Established in 2007, the NW Suburban Sisters Meetup Group brings women of color together in the western and northwestern suburbs to provide an outlet from the vicious family-work-school cycle of which so many of us often find ourselves trapped. This group is for women who enjoy high tea, dining at unique ethnic restaurants, theatrical productions, wine tastings, day spas, canoeing, volunteering, traveling, engaging in book discussions, and discussing current events. THIS MEETUP GROUP IS CURRENTL …

WELCOME TO THUNDERBIRD DANCES. Hi. We host Chicagoland's Biggest Parties for Singles with 300 and up at every Party. Our red hot DJ's will keep the dance floor packed with fun and friendly singles mxing top club and dance music. If you're single and like to dance or just mingle and socialize, we created these parties just for you in a safe, secure party environment. Every party features great music at a great venue. Free snacks, free parking, huge dance floors, great raffle prizes and a great cr …

WELCOME TO TRIFECTA CONNECTIONS NORTHSHORE We a group of FUN Singles  that will be  meeting regularly at different places around the Burbs and Chicagoland area.   Our group includes adults that are Single, separated,  Divorced, Widowed and people looking to have fun times and creating new friendships. Age is just an attitude and this group is open to adults 40 and over.  Majority of our members are in their fifties, and even in their sixties.  With all the anti-wrinkle creams, and Health and wel …

Unique Transformational Journey into Matrix Why join? To be in this group is to experience a portal into 5D world, integrating and upgrading both your spirit and earth matter at a light speed. Diving into the Quantum Field of all possibilities initiated extraordinary events in my life. I felt inspired to create a meeting, study and practice space for people that want to experience the power of Matrix Energetics and conscious transformation. Join us for: Monday study groups (second Monday of th …

Are you tired of spending way too much of your free time in front of the TV or computer? Does your dog or cat have more of a social life than you? Well, if you're feeling like we are, let's try and remedy this. We're looking for women who want to develop some good, and hopefully long lasting friendships...women who enjoy dining out, seeing a movie, playing cards, traveling, or just sitting around with a pot of coffee and sharing themselves with each other. Men are great, and we love 'em, but not …

Meet other women in your area for friendship and socializing! Ever wish you had a group of girlfriends you could call up and get together with when you needed? Similar to a "Sex in the City" gathering where you are with your closest lady friends and you can talk about anything and just have some good laughs! Or even maybe plan a trip together. Come out and gather with women (median age seems to be 30's-50's, single, married, has kids, doesn't have kids, empty nesters, all welcome) in your local …

We would love to organize a group of those who are passionate about "Nature Photography" to go out shooting together at various places we set up, who have the desire to learn together, share our artistic vision, and sharpen each others skills! Any level of photographer is welcome, from Beginners to Pros! Where would you like to go exploring next? What is your vision for your photography? What would you like to learn? Let's create a group that helps us grow together as photographers, artists, an …

Frogg Pond Dive is the Meetup group for Frogg Pond Dive Shop in Highland Park Illinois.  We will post most classes and trips here, but you can also always check our main website at www.froggponddive.com While Highland Park is obviously our home base, if you have access to a pool and would like scuba instruction to come to you, we are happy to travel (within reason of course!) We have joined Meetup in order to reach even more divers, and share our love of the activity with other divers, both new …

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This group is for published, established and working writers who seek fraternity, conversation and friendship. Join if you're a published/established/working writer looking for the company of your peers, and seeking like-minded companions for talk, dining, museums, films, concerts, travel and other activities.

Bienvenue tout le monde qui aime la France et la langue francaise! - Nous nous rencontrons une fois par semaine pour bavarder en francais! - Intemediate levels and above only. - Your photo must be on your profile Joanna

Have a FAVORITE area bistro? Know a place where you can get unique, tasty food? Want to host a home party/wine tasting event? What about a music venue featuring an amazing band that you know everyone will love? Though we are based in Lake County, IL, we will network while visiting establishments in LAKE, COOK and MCHENRY COUNTIES (and also Wisconsin) that provide good times and lasting memories. LOCALLY and REGIONALLY-OWNED BUSINESSES are the FOCUS OF THIS MEETUP. Whether an area gallery, winem …

I found this book by Patricia Schultz called "1000 Places to See before You die" which inspired me to start this group. If you think about it we spend most of our times doing routine stuff, most of our days are the same...Will we ever get see 1000 different places of the world we live in, create memories that last a life time? Here's the chance, let's do something out of the ordinary, if you are ready for an adventure join this group and let's make the book's title come true.

Love the French Language? Your French getting a little rusty? Just looking for people to practice your French and make friends? Vous avez envie d’apprendre le Français dans une ambiance détendue tout en vous amusant? Meet friendly nice people in  a small group with high quality of Conversation. Anyone can speak. That's very calming, relax, and simple. We learne a lot while speaking French. Come have French immersion, and networking,  by joining us now. You will   connect with Native French speak …

You are cordially invited to join us as we sit in silent meditation, practicing simply for the sake of practice. All levels of practitioners are welcome so regardless of whether you're embarking on or continuing your journey inward, we would be honored by your presence.  This is a non-denominational group. Although, I must admit that there is a slight Buddhist flavor to my practice but not in a religious sense, it's more of an individualistic practical philosophy I'd say. Therefore, no matter wh …

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Single Concept Adventure Club is a Group of single professionals. Interesting people who do interesting things,seeking like minded individuals for social or business networking to enjoy fun activities, travel and exciting events.

I started this group because I'm inspired by travel and would like to share my passion with a group that has similar interests...The purpose of the group is to find a common bond in order to create a fun, creative, themed event/trip such as; tasting exotic fruits, cooking Vietnamese cuisine, learning the benefits of teas from different countries, or simply finding the best places to relax and enjoy sightseeing...This group is for any travel enthusiast who would like to mix it up with travel insp …

WE are a great group of single women that are near or over the age of 40. AGE DOES NOT MATTER. SIZE and COLOR does not matter.  Rich, poor or in between-doesn't matter.   Friendship matters MOST! Women are powerful.  Men may rule the world but how did the rulers get here....A WOMAN! This group started out as SINGLE women but we have had many requests lately of married women that would like to join.  All of us have great girlfriends that are married so we are not going to leave them out!  Many ma …

I started this group after meeting several people like myself who absolutely love Door County, Wisconsin. As anybody who has been there will tell you, Door County has an intangible jè ne çe pas, an aura of healthiness and happiness that just cannot be explained. As you drive up the peninsula, crossing Sturgeon Bay, you start feeling healthy and robust, as if all of your troubles have been left behind. Door County is a place like no other. It is a land of gorgeous cliffs, bluffs and rock outcrop …

Hi everyone,  My name is Jennifer and I am so happy to welcome you to Dream  Travel and Adventures. As your Trip Planner and organizer, I promise you fun excursions, affordable prices, and a great time creating new friendships with everlasting memories.

This is a group for moms in their late 30's to 40's who have young children (0-6). If you're an "older" mom, you know that nowadays more women are having children later in life, but it still may be difficult to find other moms like yourself. So, if you're looking to meet other moms around your age, you have kids who want to have fun, and you live or will travel to the far north suburbs (Gurnee, Grayslake, Libertyville, Vernon Hills area), this group is for you! If you become a member, please try …

We'll plan the outings and trips, you just decide which you'd like to join us on! Fun Trips Travel & Social Club is all about adults of all ages getting out locally and around the world to enjoy a great time! We'll plan day trips, evenings out and vacations around the world. Whether you like sports, shopping, sight-seeing or all of the above, we'll all enjoy the benefits of group travel; lower rates, new friends and someone else to do all the planning!

Do you want to meet new people? Do yo want to try new things? Do you want to travel the world? Do you enjoy dining out? Are you looking to promote your business? Do you want to do a little bit of this and a little bit of that? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, this group is for you! I created this group because I love organizing things and I love doing a little bit of everything. We will have events and meetings for everyones taste. This will involve, dinning out, concerts, bow …

This a group for anyone interested in hiking with a social responsibility. Not only you get to hike with other outdoor enthusiasts but also help make the world a better place. In the past two years - we have organized hiking trips to Pikes Peaks, Longs Peak, Mt. Elbert, Porcupine Mountains, Smoky Mountains, Mammoth Caves and Mt. Kilimanjaro. All skill levels are welcome. This group is not limited to Chicago.

Do you have the travel bug but you hate to travel alone? Can you say "ROADTRIP"!? Join Friends First Travel! We take local trips- 1 day, 2 day and 3 day trips! This last summer we went to Memphis, Saugatuk and Milwaukee. That was just the beginning! We have several trips planned for the winter this year and we are already in the planning stages of Spring and Summer of next year. We are also working with a travel agent to create longer destination trips, cruises and excursions. If you like to tra …

Hi ladies! I reside in the Lake County, IL. area, & have found that there are not many if any interesting groups on this site for those of us in the far north west suburbs. All the great groups of people appear to be located in Chicago! I myself did not wish to travel all the way to the Chicago land area on a weekly or monthly basis to meet new people, or to make a new friend, especially being that the individuals in the group that I had attended did not wish to do the same for me! NO bueno! Thu …

This is a group for people interested in Steampunk with some passion for science fiction, history, and sane, intelligent conversation. We are kindred spirits with an interest in alternate historical imaginings. We will watch movies, read books, listen to Steampunk music, talk ideas, and find places, primarily in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago, to dress as and explore our characters. Inclusive, welcoming, but not kinky.  We are travelers of time and the imagination.