Meet other singles near you! Or maybe just some new friends! Hang out, make new friends and keep up with those you've already met.  Not so single, but want a great group of friends to share activities with?  Feel free to join as well.  Although we do have events in Chicago, the near west burbs are our base, and most meet-ups will there. This means Berwyn, Westchester, Brookfield, La Grange, La Grange Park, Forest Park, Oak Park, Elmwood Park, Melrose Park... Man, that's a lot of parks!

Meet other Wargamers who are interested in historical gaming. We have a small wargaming group located in North Riverside (1 mile North of Brookfield Zoo) with a focus on historical miniatures. Our miniatures include WWII (skirmish, armor, air, and naval), Civil War (land and naval), American Revolution, Napoleonic, Crimean War, Franco Prussian War, French Foreign Legion, WWI (air and naval), Ancients, Medieval, and Renaissance. We are also both interested and open to other periods. We belie …

For lovers of jazz - we'll be meeting at various clubs throughout the city, as well as the festivals. Let's enjoy the excellent jazz this city has to offer. We're going to hit the entire range of jazz from traditional to experimental. From the nicest jazz clubs to tiny performance spaces. Give everything a try, and I'm sure you'll find something you love. Other non-Meetup jazz shows, as well as other jazz-related information that might be of interest will be posted on the Message Board. Please f …

These are the voyages of the Western Suburban Science-Fiction Book Club... Our continuing mission: to seek out the most compelling, discussion-provoking science-fiction (and occasionally, fantasy) novels and gather together to chat about them over dinner. It's a pretty good mission. Reading sci-fi suggests certain nerdish... leanings, but don't be afraid: our group is all-inclusive. Yes, I'm sure a few of us qualify as geeks, but we're all socially well-adjusted and reasonably freshly showered t …

“May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds.” - Unknown “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I -- I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.” - Robert Frost --------------------------------------- Do you love Hiking and Adventures? Welcome to the Chicago Hiking, Outdoors, & Social Meetup Group. We strive for adventures, fun, and friendships. This group is for people who en …

Two years ago, our ambitious friend and founder, Meghan, started this wonderful mom's group because she would "see other moms in Brookfield and the surrounding areas and want to stop and meet them all." Today, we are over 100 members strong and still growing!  Our calendar is packed with fun events almost daily (weekends & evenings, too).  Whether you are looking for park play dates, trips to the zoo, holiday themed parties, backyard play groups, a book club, exercise buddies, or mom and/or dad' …

Wheel to Wheel Karting lets racers from different locales know about a variety of "Arrive and Drive" Karting Endurance Races at various venues.  This LeMans style of Kart racing has been catching on over the past few years where several team members take turns driving fast, high powered karts during a race.  If you are an "A type" personality this is for you. This is an easy way to get involved testing your road course driving skills in the fun and exciting sport of endurance karting.  The "Arri …

Are you looking to expand your circle of friends and enjoy the great places to catch a drink or a bite in the Oak Park/River Forest/Forest Park area, then this is the group for you! We especially cater to singles looking but couples and groups welcome! Fun and great conversation is the goal! We will rotate our Meetups at various local restaurants and bars, and suggestions are welcome! Come out and have some fun!

Have you ever thought about what you would do if you became lost while on a day hike? How about if you injured yourself miles from civilization and were unable to move? Then, all too quickly dusk approaches and the realization that you will be spending the night in the wilderness begins to sets in. Being prepared for this type of situation and having a well established plan could mean the difference between life and death. That is why at the “Great Outdoors and Survival”, our chief aim is to hel …

This group is for women in their 20s and early 30s in Oak Park and its surrounding areas who want to get out of the house and have fun! I hope to create an awesome community of women for you to connect with, become friends with, and pretty much just have a good time. We plan many of our meetups in Oak Park and Forest Park such as dining out, movies, festivals, book discussions, wine tasting, hiking, arts and crafts, and many more. We also plan meetups in Chicago and other areas. All relationship …

Camping is a fabulous way to meet new people, strengthen relationships and make great memories! We are Pet & children friendly, in fact adults, kids and pets are normally invited to any trips/activities, but PLEASE read the description of each activity &/or trip for any specific information regarding kids & pets. Always contact the organizer for that trip, if you have any questions. Please note that pets are not allowed on some trails or in some areas If you like to camp, build bonfires, grill o …

I'M NOT DEAD YET --- 50+ MEETUP is a way to find new friends with similar interests. Members are encouraged to suggest events they plan to attend and think others might enjoy. Assistant Organizers are welcome.

As an offshoot of the Shambhala Meditation Center of Chicago, the Oak Park Monday Night Meditation Group is open to all who want to learn and practice meditation together. Sessions include meditation instruction, practice, reading and discussion. Sessions are free but donations are always welcome. Meditation practice provides a warm, genuine basis for realizing the full potential of our inherent wisdom. Through the practice, we learn to touch in with this wisdom, allowing us to live our lives …

As a survivor of domestic violence I find myself wishing I had more friends who understood what I have been through. Tired of constantly being asked why I stayed, why I didn't leave sooner, what I was thinking, I am starting this group in the hopes that more women with similar experiences will join me in helping others (and ourselves) who may be in similar situations (or have been in the past), and to raise awareness in the community. More than the average support group, I am hoping that this wi …

Are you ready to have some fun? This group is for women interested in getting out of the house and getting together to participate in a number of activities including karaoke nights, dance classes, dinners and movies, comedy shows, plays or concerts, shopping trips, fitness classes; you name it!  The opportunities are limitless to the journeys we can unlock and discover as a positive group of freespirited, diverse women. If you are looking for fun and adventure, let the good times roll. Members …

Love good wine, reading books, & discussing ideas with other friendly people? Then come join us at our monthly discussions while enjoying wine at House Red! The goal is to have fun discussing & sharing our thoughts & ideas on the literature we've read over glasses of wine. The group is new (Spring 2012) & was started with a small group that met at a wine bar. We're growing now & would like to welcome new members. I've noticed many groups are women only; we aren't gender restrictive, but you must …

Would be a pleasure to meet and talk to people during meals, whether it's brunch, coffee, dinner, or what have you. I like all types of food and all types of folks. We can also visit restaurants near to Oak Park. Hope to meet you all soon!

A family friendly Drupal User Group that meets in Oak Park Illinois. Hurray! We got a Drupal Community Cultivation Grant from the Drupal Association. It will pay for 6 months of meetup.com ($72) plus fees up to $40 a month for a meeting space or other promotional expenses.

This group was created for plus sized people in there 30's and 40's that want to get together with other great BHM and BBW's. Activities will be planned that build life long friendships. Some activities will consist of a night out on the town, movies, dinner, road trips and anything else that looks like fun. Most activities will be affordable and if there are additional costs involved all members will be notified way ahead of time. This group is for highly motivated and positive plus sized peopl …

Nearparkers Family Workshop is the working title of a community tinkerer/maker/hacker/creator space being planned to be located near Oak Park and Forest Park. The goal is to have equipment and a family friendly space to share, and to feed off of each other’s creative juices. We are looking for people to follow along as progress updates come out and also looking for people to actively drive the creation of this cool space. The space will have members who pay a monthly fee to have 24 hour access, …

Velvetstyle Divas Club is a community for women to socialize & meet, while learning about some great restaurants, businesses, and events. It's where you can come alone & leave with new girlfriends to hang with. We'll have a monthly mixer where women can come and meet. After attending a mixer, you will be invited to attend private events with those you met with. You have to attend a mixer to be invited to these exclusive events such as: Happy Hour Private Dinners Chic-Flick Fridays Ladies Night …

West Suburban Senior Services is proud to host a weekly lunch and discussion group geared toward Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Seniors (55 and over). Each Friday from 11 AM to 2 PM the group meets in Forest Park for coffee, lunch, and a discussion group. New members are welcome! The mission of the West Suburban LGBT Seniors Program is to understand and meet the growing needs of the LGBT and allied senior community in the Western Suburbs through outreach and programming delivered with k …

It's tough to be "different." It's good to have friends. Young adults with disabilities want and need social interaction and often find it difficult to interact with their peers. This group will plan social events and activities for the group where they can mix and mingle and enjoy each other's company, making new friends.

Are you tired of living with a secret? Tired of not comfortably fitting into social groups for women because you want to be free to express yourself. Come join like-minded women who want to let their hair down and have fun together. Let's get together to make new friends, go shopping at a mall, take in a movie, grab a bite to eat before taking an excursion, enjoying a hike, visiting a museum or share your ideas for some ladies fun. This group is being set up for women who are 40 - 65 years young …

We are a casual running club that holds group runs close to western Cook County, and eastern DuPage County. Most runs are in the Brookfield, Lyons, Riverside, La Grange, La Grange Park, Westchester, and Western Springs area. Other surrounding areas like Hinsdale, and Darien, and Westmont have a very strong running population and great places to run. We are slowly building a pool of people of all abilities so that we could have a place to make new friends, find new motivation, undertake new endea …

The Social Bunch is a diverse group of people who are single and/or married between the ages of 30-50, who want to have fun and meet new people all while socializing and being adventurous! We have a ton of ideas in mind, and we are definitely open to suggestions! Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/groups/socialbunch/ Website - http://www.thesocialbunch.com/ We're looking forward to meeting you soon at one of our upcoming events/outings!

You've seen the ladies of SNL do it. You've seen Mindy Kaling and Lena Dunham do it. Now, with the support of your fellow Chicago commediennes, you can do it too! Share sketch ideas, read a script you've been working on, or meet the other half of your comedy writing dream team. Essay, fiction, and web writers welcome. Even if you don't have any material to test out on this friendly female audience (yet), you'll get inspired just hanging out with some fellow Chicago funny ladies. Join the discuss …

Bon jour! This is a group for conversational French speakers of all levels. The group will be meeting at Tapas 7232 (7232 Madison) in Forest Park on Sundays at 4pm. Looking forward to meeting and making new friends...