The challenges and joys unique to a single parent are many. Lake County, IL PWP Chapter #247's mission is to provide a family oriented social outlet for single parents and our children. We are not a support group, but we do support each other in our common goal of raising healthy, happy and well adjusted children in our single parent families. To contact us, please go to our home page: http://pwplakecounty.org/ or call: PWP Hotline: (847) 817-5687 or Email: info@pwplakecounty.org

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 …

Greetings Parents of kids with Autism, Asperger's ADD/ADHD, and other related differences, Are you looking for a way to help your child improve their social skills? Does your child get stuck on one topic? Does your child have huge meltdowns over not-so-huge problems? Would you like to see your child be a little more flexible? If you answered yes, have you heard about Superflex(TM) or Social Thinking(R)? Social Thinking(R) is an exciting and innovative approach helping kids develop “socia …

If you are a gay male 21 and older and live in Northen Cook, Lake or McHenry counties in Illinois or southern Kenosha county in Wisconsin, you may feel isolated from other gay men who live nearby, because you do not know how to get in touch with them. If you are tired of driving 50 miles south to Chicago or almost as far north to Milwaukee just to be around other gay people, then this is the local group for you. This is primarily a gay male social group, but we are open to all positive attitude …

Do you find yourself sitting at home bored, because you have nothing to do? Are you having a hard time meeting other women? We're starting this group to hopefully find long lasting friendships, women who enjoy going out for coffee, movies, dining out, going for drinks, taking walks, hikes, taking in some art fairs, or anything is game, we're open to suggestions. Note: this is a WOMEN ONLY group. Sorry guys...

Our group is created to bring together the best minds using social networking sites and social media tools and share what is working today in building their brand and business. Please help to spread the word. NOTE: I will appreciate every business owner, partner, entrepreneur, and all interested in getting started and planning to attend to register here with the group and RSVP to each meetup event, as a courtesy to the hosts. I look forward to getting to know each of you! - Eddie Soto (847) 833- …

This is a group for people with Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, or other disorders on the spectrum (and those who love them) to get together, chat, build friendships, and support each other. Please join us in making South East Wisconsin an even friendlier place for those on the spectrum!

State Line Dance The name of the group is derived from the fact that there is basically very little dancing offered between New Berlin / Waukesha WI to the north and the O’Hare airport area to the south. At 7000 sq. ft. - the facility, located just 4 miles north of the WI / IL border, is literally the oldest and largest ballroom in the States of Wisconsin and Illinois. It was built in the 1920s and was then known as the Twin Lakes ( the WI town in which it is located ) Ballroom. Most people reme …

Break The Boredom Without Breaking the Bank. . . The focus of this group, is moderately priced activities that are of interest to those 40 plus mainly in the Racine - Kenosha area.  We will  share some great experiences and build friendships. Relationship status is unimportant single, married, divorced, in a relationship, etc.  All are welcome.  In your 30's and interested in the group, please join. You soon will be "mature"  like the rest of us. And of course we have no upper age limit. We do a …

This is a social group for people in their twenties & thirties. Whether you are single, dating or married and in your twenties or thirties, this is the perfect group for you. The purpose of the group is to simply allow members in their twenties & thirties to meet others in their similar age group while doing fun activities like tailgating at Brewers' games, eating out at restaurants, going dancing, hiking out in state parks, going to museums and other fun activities. The hope is that we would be …

Welcome to the North Shore Volleyball Meetup!  This is a friendly group of active and diverse volleyball players.  Some members are involved with lots of volleyball events that never get posted on the site, so come to meetups and get to know the other volleyball players. If you know of any gyms or sand courts that are open for pick-up games, rentals, or walk-ons, let us know and we'll try to schedule something there!  We currently schedule events in Mundelein, Libertyville, Gurnee, Vernon Hills …

Not your ordinary networking group! This group is founded for those professionals who are truly passionate about and take great pleasure in what they do for a living. Whether you create glorious works of art or find joy in helping others with life's necessities, come connect and share your passion. Engage with other spirited people and generate new personal and professional possibilities!

This group meets for the purpose of growing their businesses through referrals. BNI (Business Network International) is an international organization.

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. Small group with high quality of Conversation. Anyone can speak. That's very calming, relax, and simple. We learn a lot while speaking French. Now start your French immersion by joining us now. Come connect with Native French speakers, and Fellow French la …

This year, we’re focusing on the ACLU of Illinois work defending the targets of injustice and intolerance. Throughout the year, we’ll be bringing you information about how you can join the ACLU in fighting those who would write injustice and discrimination against targeted groups of Americans into our laws.

Join together every fourth Thursday of the month with other 20-somethings from the Mundelein area to sample brews and discuss good books. Must be 21 years old or older. Young 30s are also welcome. After every book club meetup, Fremont Library will gather several copies of the next featured book, including audiobooks. You need not have a Fremont Library card to attend the discussion or to check out at our library. For more information call 847-918-3225.

Let's do this... Events! Explore and Enrich our Lives! So many of us remain trapped in the shell of the familiar, never venturing out to see different locations, eat new foods or even hear music we’re not accustomed to. EXPOSURE is a choice! Let's do this... Events is an eclectic Meetup Group organized exclusively to facilitate socializing, expose exploration, and dedicated to the shared enjoyment of life. Participation in this eclectic Group is strongly encouraged for any individuals who have a …

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 group has merged with Gen X/Y Social between the cities - please join our group on that meetup site instead.  Thanks! I have found it difficult to meet young people in their 30s and 40s along the Illinois/Wisconsin border. It seems that most groups in this area are under 40 or over 50 and forgot about the awesome kids who grew up in the 80 and 90s listening to grunge and alternative. Whether single, divorced, newly separated, or in a relationship, we often don't have enough time to find pe …

It's a Small World! This group is for all you fun loving 30+ professional singles that want to be able to ease our time demands and mix socially and professionally .We have events for singles, events with and without kids, educational events, craft events, game nights, but most of all aim to find those unique places we've wanted to venture and experience, but never alone or just never had the time to. Time is short! Let's gather to network then socialize and enjoy the experience together! Events …

Looking to meet new people in the gay community without having to go to the city? Look no further! This group will hopefully serve as an opportunity for those of us in the northern suburbs to make new friends and plan fun and unique social outings. It can be difficult finding other local LGBT folks when we're limited to the downtown scene. The lack of suburban venues for the gay community can often feel isolating, so let's change that! I welcome anyone to join this group, and I look forward to t …

Calling all single seniors in N Cook, Lake counties in IL. and SE Wis. Anyone interested in meeting seniors for socializing and fun may like this meetup. Dinner and drinks, conversation and socializing for a few hours is our goal.

Not sure where you fit?  You fit RIGHT HERE!  People who are "young at heart" are welcome to join as well.  Hope to see you! Our intent is to bring together people of faith where anyone and everyone brings something different to the table. We hope that through fun social events, thoughtful bible studies, and volunteer opportunities you will find a way to journey with Christ, each other, and the neighbors God gives you.  We especially want to reach out to people who may have belonged to a church …

Hi everyone, I created this fun social group to help connect men and women together from the Northern Suburbs. Our gatherings will be held once a month at different places in the Northern Suburbs. Our events are all about having fun, creating friends and for those of you looking for romance, many successful romances have happened at my past events. This is a group that has been formed for outgoing and friendly men and women, living in the Northern Suburbs looking to create new friendships at fun …

Calling all those who are ready to give back! As Gandhi said: "Be the change that you wish to see in the world." I started this group for folks 21 and over specifically for volunteering with a not-for-profit organization called Feed My Starving Children. I want to rally up support for what they do because I really believe they have gotten it right. Through donations they have created a really cost effective way to make nutritious meals consisting of vitamins, veggies, soy, and rice for starving …

Adult Game Nights in Southern Wi is a group for people that like to play party games in an environment that allows us to be ourselves and relax. We like party games including: Jenga truth or dare, Dicecapades, Cards Against Humanity, Rummy, Munchkin, Dirty Minds, Fluxx, strip games, Scattergories, Kings, Clue, Charades, Pick up Sticks, Tumblin' Monkeys, etc. It is an environment where you can play games and have fun without having to worry about censoring yourself or being 'proper'. Bring any ga …

We like to play chess in a casual and friendly environment. We'll be meeting weekly on Tuesday nights 7 - 9pm in the Gurnee Mills area. All levels of play are welcome and encouraged.

This is a group for moms interested in exposing their children (ages 1-3 years) to Spanish through immersion - with playtime, singing songs, and reading books.  Some play groups will be focused on a well known theme to children (greetings, playtime, counting, etc.).  Other activities will also be on our calendar for unstructured social time.  Fluency is not required!  Only your willingness to learn and speak Spanish.