Welcome to ChicagoVeg – Chicagoland Vegetarian, Vegan, Raw Foodist Community. ChicagoVeg is the largest Chicagoland community for vegetarians, vegans, and raw foodists to socialize and meet like-minded people. We organize a range of fun activities and educational events in the city and the suburbs. Whether you are vegan or not vegan, we welcome everyone who is interested in a vegan/vegetarian/raw lifestyle for any reason - ethical, environmental, health, or spiritual. We support a nonjudgmental …

Meet other local bridge players in your area to play social bridge, make friends and learn from each other. Okay, okay, we have the emphasis more on social, but we have some great and generous bridge players as well as rank beginners. It's an easy group to be with.

Our ladies-only book club started year ten together in Oct, 2012.  That is > 100 book shared.  Meetings are filled with lively conversation and fun related to the book themes. At every meeting, we tie in food or an activity. We usually meet on the far northwest side of Chicago (near Devon & Central in the neighborhood of Edgebrook). Public transportation is excellent.  Members are all ages and stages of life, from college to retirement.  We are also on facebook as a private group. Many meeting …

This group is built around support groups for adults with Asperger's Syndrome, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorder- NOS, nonverbal learning disabilities and other similar social-affecting learning disabilities. In addition to support groups in Chicago and Evanston, this site will also feature other support groups and social opportunities for adults on the autism spectrum in Chicago and its suburbs. I welcome relatives, professionals, and other friends of adults on the autism spectrum to joi …

Hello! Spending time with your child is important to every parent.  At the Chandler-Newberger Center, we mix that important childhood memory with a large welcoming atmosphere big enough for your newborn to bounce, your toddler to crawl, and your preschooler to run, jump and play!  Our warm and inviting instructor, Liz Stone, will welcome your family as you and your child spend some Time Together.  First-time guests can attend for FREE! The program meets from 9-11am Tuesday and Thursdays starting …

Have you recently quit drinking or been sober for years? I searched the lesbian community for a group of sober women and could not find a group.  I decided to try starting a group on meetup.com. If you are sober and looking for alcohol free fellowship, check out our group. Social Group for Lesbians/Bisexuals who do not use mind altering substances and their friends, partners, etc. Events DO NOT have to always be in the city. We can alternate between City and Suburbs. But I live in the city so if …

A gathering of seekers of truth and community from all faiths and on all paths. While seated in the tradition of the Essenes this group is post denominational, respecting, studying and incorporating the foundations of Unity that cross all religious boundaries to bring us together in Love and action. This community is founded on Six Spiritual Foundations that can be applied in all faiths. 1) Nutrition: Vegan, Organic 2) Building Prana (Life Force): Yoga, Qi Gong, Reiki 3) Service and Charity: S …

The purpose of this Meetup is to provide an opportunity for singles to mingle in a friendly environment. There is Live Ballroom Dancing with Brian Patti Orchestra, excellent cuisine, cash bar, and ample of free Parking, every Thursday night from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Admission: $5.00. There is a Singles Dance Party with DJ Fresko and DJ Extasi every Sunday night from 7 p.m. - 4 a.m. Admission: $5.00. The purchase of any drink gives you a plate to enjoy the free grand buffet. For more info call …

This has been a group for stay-at-home mom and part-time working mom attorneys who would like to sharpen their legal skills while serving the public good by doing pro bono work.  It is in transition/looking for a leader to affirmatively post events, since the original leader is moving out-of-state.  If you are interested in taking on an active organizer role, please contact Anne Greenfield. The original plan was to give attorney-moms a life apart from crying babies, a community of like-minded wo …

Join our growing network of veg families who live in Chicago and the suburbs. Our community supports vegetarian and vegan families with kids. We also welcome non-veg families who are interested in the vegan/vegetarian lifestyle. Here we will build friendships, share advice and support our families' journeys! This group is meant to be a community group that can connect vegan/vegetarian families within their local neighborhoods, where members can host an event such as a local playdate.  We encour …

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 …

Random evanston! Random Evanston is open to 30-45 year olds (new or old to Evanston) who enjoy life, creativity, eclecticism and randomness. This group encourages socially and positively engaging other people who share the same passion. Our meetups will be anything from going out for a drink, art shows, music, bars, theater, film, brunch, wine tasting, happy hour, dancing lessons, dancing summer festivals, coffee events, dinner and other fun, eclectic or whatever random activities that look awe …

We are business owners, executives, leaders, and entrepreneurs, gathering to gain knowledge, skills, and strategies to grow our businesses, and increase our circle of colleagues and friends. IBON is  designed to be an affordable, functional and FACE TO FACE way to network with others business owners. This allows you to effectively network, share ideas, and create synergies that will help your business grow and prosper. You will speak in a round table format. .. Not  typical leads group; each mo …

This meet-up is a way for neighbors in the Willows of Glenview to get to know each other, learn about events happening around the area, discuss neighborhood related concerns and share information .

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 …

(It’s not what you think it is!) Relationships that aren’t getting better are getting worse. You’ve tried almost everything out there, but now you have to face the truth: maybe you’re doing it all wrong. This is where the art and science of training your man comes in. If your relationship isn’t as exciting and special as it was when you were dating, you need a way to get it back. My mission is to offer highly effective techniques that will really work, producing tangible results. Learn the four …

The primary purpose of the group is to reduce social anxiety. The means to this end is by meeting frequently in a small group facilitated by a trained professional. The facilitator will introduce members to one another and encourage conversation with questions and comments. No pressure will be exerted, but rather periodic invitations to participate. As the group develops, members will be encouraged to take over the facilitators tasks but only if they feel comfortable doing so. If a large number …

Rotary is the oldest service organization in the world and was started in Chicago, IL. We meet every Tuesday at 12:15PM for lunch which is followed by a guest speaker. Warm and friendly group of people and are welcoming of guests.

There are a few other book clubs out there, but not many in the NW corner of the city.  I struggled to find one that was just for women and had spots available at their upcoming events.  So, I started my own group. I'm also hoping to expand beyond the monthly book discussions.  It would be great to meet other women that are interested in dinners, wine tasting, etc. in the city or in the surrounding suburbs. I'm in my mid-30's so I titled the group 30s (ish).  If you're age is above or below that …

We are a group of LGBT men and women who enjoy meeting and socializing with others who live in the north and northwest suburbs of Chicago. Our brunchers are all ages, singles and couples, and yes, we have people who come from from the city, far north & western suburbs too - all are welcome. Have an idea for a great get together?  Suggest a new meetup (an event) or post it on the discussion board or email me!

Who ever said not to mix business with pleasure?! We are a group of lively young professionals (under 40) located on Chicago's North Shore that want to truly build relationships with our community. If you're tired of the same old 'sit and exchange business cards' networking events, why not try our group? Have a family to tend to after work? No worries, we have family-friendly events too! We are the NEW way to network... INFUSEd with our spirit, our knowledge, our drive, and our passion to see th …

Love dogs? Looking for fun things to do with them? Check out some of the fun events that we are up to. Wine and play meetups, bloody mary sunday play groups and more to come.

The IMA is comprised of mycologists and laypeople from all walks of life who share a common interest in the study of mushrooms. Individual members often have specific areas of interest and expertise, including mushroom foraging, taxonomy, cultivation, mycoremediation, mycorrhizas, medical mycology, yeasts, lichens, food spoilage, fermented foods, plant diseases, symbioses with animals, and edible, poisonous, and entheogenic fungi. If you are new to mushrooming, joining a mushroom club will give …

From Andersonville to Winnetka and from East Rogers Park to Des Plaines, we are women 40+ socializing and shopping, eating, drinking and playing together because everything is more fun when done with friends.

This group is for people who have "modern families" like ours! We are looking to get together with the kids for playdates.  Also, enjoy a little adult time! We love  going out for dinner and enjoying a nice bottle of wine with good company! Excited to meet some new friends in the NorthShore area!!

This is the meet up group that supports the website chicagobbw.com. We host monthly dances, meet ups and outings. Www.chicagobbw.com If you are on Facebook, please join our fb group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/387825137923313/508309982541494/?comment_id=508418635863962¬if_t=group_comment_reply#!/groups/387825137923313/

The Northshore Wordpress Group is a fun-loving, community-oriented group dedicated exclusively to WordPress. This group includes both beginners and advanced users. As you may know, Wordpress is perhaps the easiest-to-use CMS ("Content Management System"). The whole point of a CMS (Content Management System) is that virtually anybody -- even a person with absolutely no knowledge of programming or web-design whatsoever -- can virtually immediately start creating his or her own website. Wordpress a …

This is a group of homeschoolers for all ages interested in getting together for fun interactive, hands on activities. I started this group to get together with other homeschoolers who are interested in playing games and bowling.  We will meet on Mondays for Homeschoolers Play and Learn with games. We also have a group called the Make, Hack, Craft Club. We will meet for lessons, demonstrations and all thing tinkering.  All members all welcome to suggest meet ups and plan activities.