CAAN has a positive message, amazing volunteers, & fantastic people! We are an LGBTQA community group and safe zone that hosts various monthly meetups! We were started over five years ago and our priorities are still the same as they were then:our members and making sure they have a safe place to be their true selves, without judgement! Our purpose, here at CAAN, is simple.  We strive to create an amazing community based group for all LGBTQ persons and allies of our area.  Through our members an …

Are you looking to meet friendly local moms to share experiences, get advice and most importantly have fun? You've come to the right place! Totally Tots offers many fun play dates and social events for you and your child(ren) newborn - 6 yrs., including local parks, museums, zoos, farms, home play dates, crafts, and mom’s night out. We welcome all stay at home moms and dads, part time, and full time working moms and dads who are looking for playgroups and social activities in Joliet, Shorewood, …

Have you ever thought how great it would be to have a social group in which you could hang out with girlfriends and spend time with your daughter(s) at the same time? Whether your daughter is 5 or 25, wouldn't it be great to have opportunities to get together as girls and women and share experiences, have fun and build a supportive network of females to learn from, to cheer on, to laugh with? This group is for moms and daughters and their friends (aunties) to get together and participate in outi …

This group is for real women who desire to live a life with purpose and passion. This group is for those who enjoy making new friends and love having a good time. This group is for women who want more enjoyment and connections. I look forward to having good times with the amazing women here in the Chicago area.

This group has a simple theme, it's for couples who like meeting other couples for varied activities across the south west and western suburbs. If you are young, mid age, old, live together or married, it doesn't matter! "Couples" is about any twosomes who would like to join others for dinner, walking, biking and any social activities that we all share with light conversation and meeting and enjoying new friends. Let's face it there are times when you enjoy doing things with other couples as wel …

This group is for women in their 30's who are child-free and looking for some other child-free ladies to hang out with! I find myself in the position where I am the only one in my circle of friends and family without a baby or child. I would love to form a small group of women who are child-free and have the time to hang out on a weekly basis, whether it be for dinner, drinks, shopping, wine tastings, or any other fun activities! The key here is that being child-free allows us more freedom to do …

Missing the opportunity for good conversation, laughs that make your belly hurt, and real women who understand you? This group, generally for women aged 35+ (not a rule; just a guideline -- ages range from early 30s to late 70s), is for you!  Meet some local women, make new friends, and visit with some you've met in the past. We will get together for drinks, dancing, movies, coffee, lunch, dinner, sporting events, wine tastings, spa outings, shopping events, TV show activities, book club and any …

Welcome to Southwest Suburbs Sports, Outdoors, & Social Meetup(SWBurbsSOS) The purpose of this group is to individuals/couples the opportunity to meet and connect with others with the same interests. We will be focusing on 3 areas: Sports will include: 1) Setup Teams for Park District Leagues 2) Road Races: 5K, etc 3) Golf Outings 4) Etc. Outdoors will include: 1) Hiking 2) Camping 3) Canoeing 4) Cycling 5) Etc. Socials will include: 1) Dining 2) Festivals 3) Picnics 4) Comedy Clubs 5) Concerts …

Come join us as we Get Together to Get Away from our everyday! This group is specifically designed for ladies in who live in the NWI area.  The goal of the group is to meet new friends, network, try new and fun places and participate in a multitude of activities. Example of activities are things like comedy shows, movie nights, festivals, socializing dinners, book clubs, wine tasting, exercise, spa day, Bunco or whatever else we all think of meetups! There is something for everyone! I would love …

**** IMPORTANT:  PLEASE READ BEFORE JOINING **** Just recently, Meetup.com has changed how new applicants are added to our group through an Approve/Decline system.  The Invitation system has been removed completely.  For the safety of our members and their children, we still require those women wanting to join SW MOMs to meet with a group organizer in a public setting before they are approved.  You will be approved only after attending one of our events listed below. Please add my email addres …

Do you love to travel? If so, this group is for you. I love to travel with friends and family and the more the merrier. I would love to connect with people who have the same love of travel as I do. We will be expanding our horizons together as we discuss and plan trips and adventures. I would like to form group trips in the US or abroad, for a day, a week, etc. If you like to travel, have fun and meet new people then this is the meet up for you. Everyone is welcome to join! Please see the recent …

Adult social group located in Northwest Indiana/Chicago area comprised of both singles and couples who enjoy good food, good drink and good company. Meetings are once a month at a local eatery which is agreed upon in advance by members. If you're looking to meet people and enjoy a fun evening out with new friends, then this group's for you! Requests for membership are contingent upon profile containing a name and photo.  Thank you for your cooperation.

The Nomad Ski club is a Chicago-area not for profit skiing, snowboarding, and social club, established in 1961. The club is composed of over 200 members dedicated to offering the most economical and hassle free ski/snowboard trips for our members during the winter and we offer a year-round schedule of activities to keep us active. Annual favorites include a camping/biking trip, concerts, dancing, and music in the park picnics. Each year we organize an extensive bicycling schedule that our member …

Welcome to "Chicago Singles" The Happy Hour Singles Group dedicated to providing fun opportunities for Chicago Single Professionals looking to mingle with others of the like!  Grab a cocktail, make some new friends and have fun looking for the 1!  (whether it be the NEXT 1 or THE 1!) Of course we will not limit the fun to Happy Hour!  We offer all types of events ranging from mixers, wine tastings, tours, travel, theme parties, and MORE! JOIN now if you are looking for something FRESH & fun in C …

Let's get out and have some fun with our pups in the burbs! We will meet-up one Sunday a month and allow our dogs to play and make new friends while us humans do the same. No Aggressive dogs allowed and all dogs must be current on Rabies, Bordetella, Distemper and a fecal test whithin the last 6 months. ***This is for the health and safety of all of our 4 legged members ;-) As a group we can plan future locations and activities. There is a minimum cost of $5.00 per dog/event and you will be resp …

Are you someone that seriously wants to be healthier? Maybe lose weight or have more energy? Wish you had other people to go through the journey with you? Maybe struggled with weight loss in the past? Hate spending long hours in the gym but still want the results? Well this is the group for you! My name is Belinda Wise-Bey and I was just like you. I've struggled with my weight my whole life but I've finally found a system that's simple, easy to follow, and has proven results. Last year a few of …

For every woman who has struggled with confidence, who has achieved confidence, who wants to empower other women, who wants to build higher self esteem, or has low self esteem this is for you. We invite you to take part in our numerous meet ups, classes, and workshops. We will provided you with a wealth of tools and resources that will be invaluable as you embark upon your new journey! We will help you learn practical solutions that will be life changing, skills you will need to build your self- …

This is a ladies group designed to help motivate, encourage and inspire you to get fit and be active in a fun way. Maybe make a few friends that have something in common. You don't have to do it alone, you have a buddy who will help gain your confidence and hold you accountable. Think of the steps at Swallow Cliff Woods-North as an open-air stair climber — 125 limestone steps surrounded by nearly 16,000 acres of forest preserve. Looking forward to meeting everyone.

This group will be a fun way to meet other people, rather your looking for a mate or just to make friends. I wanted to make a meet up around this area because I know there's not a lot of meet ups in the area. I love sports and so I thought I would put a group together. So come on out and have some fun with some amazing people!

CORE PRINCIPLES: Human Revolution A process of inner transformation and of bringing forth one's full positive human potential. Interconnectedness The interconnectedness of life and the idea that nothing exists in isolation, independent of other life. Compassion Altruistic action that seeks to relieve living beings from suffering and help them attain absolute happiness. Wisdom That which directs knowledge toward good--toward the creation of value. Creating Value The positive aspects of reality ge …

Have you noticed that the  number of your friends have dwindled over the years?  I'm starting this group because I woke up one day & wondered "what happened to everyone?"  This is not a group for those interested in massive meet-ups where strangers stare awkwardly at each other.  This is for a small group of ladies looking to make real & lasting friendships.

Whats up NWI and South Suburbs?! Are you ready for some fun events in NW Indiana!? We are a non-traditional Singles meetup group for people in their mid 20's through late 50's. Although we do have members of all age groups that join and come out to our events. Unlike other social groups or organizations, we "do not" charge any annual membership fees or dues! When we do charge minimal organizational fees, they are based on the individual event, and cover any out-of-pocket costs that we incur with …

Being a mom is hard work. Do you find yourself neglecting yourself to take care of your family? Are you often too busy to do the things you used to do before you became a mom, like get a manicure regularly (and not just as a treat), a facial, exercise, or just go out with your girlfriends? Well this is the group for you! Join a group of likeminded women who are looking to make the most of their 'Me' time. If you want spa days out or spa days in (hosted a someone’s home), drinks with the girls, m …

LGBT Social Group for Gay Men and Lesbians 55Plus and those who enjoy being with them. This is put together to fuction on the south side and south suburban area of Chicago. Monthly get togethers, pot luck dinners, wine and cheese parties, bread baking events, out to dinner, movie nights, ect ect ect

Meet friendly Chihuahuas and Chihuahua Parents near you! This group is for Chihuahua lovers who want to socialize their Chihuahuas for play, for fun and learn more about keeping them healthy, trained and well cared for.  All shapes, sizes and breeds of Chihuahuas are welcome! We play, we learn, discuss behavioral issues, socialization, training, nutrition and also help with animal rescue efforts. We gladly assist and support doggies in need of rescue and/or adoption. We meet twice a month in …

Mom & Me of Homer Glen is a group of over 30 stay-at-home moms and their kiddies who live in the Homer Glen, Lockport, Lemont and Orland Park areas. We fill our calendar every month with fun activities for the kids and great get-togethers for the moms! Every month our club has moms night out, breakfast club, book club, playgroups for every age, park days, zoo days, splash pad days...there's just too much to list!! In addition to all the fun, we do lots of fundraising for non-profit charities and …

The Matteson Meditation Group offers programs and classes in mindfulness meditation, free individual meditation instruction, and a vibrant, diverse community of members and friends who study and practice together. The group provides a warm, genuine basis for realizing the full potential of our inherent wisdom. Through the practice of mindfulness, we learn to touch in with that wisdom, allowing us to live our lives with a mind that is more present and fully engaged. Waking up to our own inherent …

We are a group of new moms looking to make mommy friends in the Oak Lawn area. Most of us started our families in 2010. This year, many of us are expanding our families with second babies. Our goal is to build a local network of moms so we can plan social activities for our children, our families and ourselves. The age range of the children in our group is  newborn to 4 years. We are looking to meet other moms with children in this same age range. If you are a new mom in Oak Lawn, and are lookin …