Want to try new things, travel to exciting places, & make fun new friends? Join us! We are not a travel company & we don't just talk about trips, we do them! ADVENTURE TRAVEL & SOCIAL CLUB CHICAGO & BEYOND OUR CLUB is for fun men and women, ages 30-100! We welcome singles & couples, of any relationship status, to join us. The more, the merrier! This is a fun group for everybody! OUR EVENTS include daytrips, weekend getaways, daytrips, well planned affordable international trips, & fun social …

Snowmobiles!!! Snowmobiles!!! Snowmobiles!!!! This is an all ages group organized for all types of people and families who enjoy snowmobiling. All levels of experience are welcome. This group's organizers also encourage curious "newbies" to join and learn/participate as well. We will always make our best effort to arrange trips where rental machines are available for those who don't own their own snowmobile. We plan group weekend outings as well as day trips for those who are short on time. We e …

This group is for anyone working in the direct sales industry who is interested in buildingbtheir direct selling network outside of their own company. This group WILL be used for: * Networking with other direct sales reps in the Chicago area * Sharing tips and tricks to help maximize your business results * Share your business informatiuon with others who can help increase your local area footprint and expand your business * A place to share stories that only others in this line of work wou …

B.I.G. is a support, education and networking group for smart women (and let's face it -we're all smart!) Mission -- To create an environment where women empower each other toward their personal and professional goals and dreams. We currently host meetings in nearly 60 local communities throughout the country and we're expanding rapidly. We're also available to all women on-line via our http://www.believeinspiregrow.com website. What is B.I.G? B.I.G. is a community based support group that pro …

Our History Our group was founded in 2008 by a dedicated group of moms in La Grange Park looking to provide social activities for moms and their kids. We also wanted to support our communities by participating in a variety of service projects.  At our first meeting, we had no idea how many moms would show up.  Here we are 4 years later with a group that has blossomed into what is now the Greater La Grange Area Moms Club (GLAM) with nearly 50 active members. Who We Are Our members mainly live in …

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 …

I have traveled to Italy at least once and sometimes twice a year for the last 12 years. I always start in Rome since for the most part it's the most direct route from America. Truth be told, I think you can never get enough of this incredible city short of living there anyway. One year I was there 3 times. All of my trips have been for at least 10 days and many for 2 weeks or more. After coming into Rome and spending at least a day or two there I go on to either Florence or Sorrento. I rent an …

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 “Wilderness Survival” Meetup, our chief aim is to help …

I started this group to network with other E-commerce owners and Sr. Marketing Managers who are responsible for growing their businesses. This is not a group for vendors or those selling to our membership. If you are not an online retailer, we don't want you in this group. The plan is to host monthly meetings in or near Elmhurst, IL and discuss topics like Facebook, Twitter, SEO, SEM, Email and all things related to Internet marketing. We had a more informal group of about 8 to 10 business owne …

The Chicago Sport and Social Club is the nation's largest provider of recreational sports leagues, premier social events and local social networking! With over 70,000 annual participants, the Sport and Social Club has become the place to meet and compete with active young professionals all over the city. Our number one priority is giving you places to play your favorite sports and places to meet up with new and old friends every day of the week! Chicago Sport and Social Club strives to provide h …

WHY SHAREPOINT 2010?  LATEST UPDATE Many organizations are doing quite well with their 2007 and 2003 SharePoint farms. However, Microsoft has announce the next version of SharePoint 2013 this year.  Additionally, Microsoft will discontinue formal support of SharePoint 2007 in October 2012. This will be a huge push to 2010, depending upon the size of an organization’s SharePoint installation. If it’s small and not utilizing much of the complexity of SharePoint, it might not be a factor.  Large im …

This is a social group for mothers who stay home full-time or work part-time with one or more children 5 and younger in the communities of Elmhurst, Villa Park and Lombard. Our goals are to make new friends, to connect with other moms and their children, to support each other, and to have fun! We plan a wide variety of daytime activities every month for Moms to attend with their kids as well as one or more "moms only" evening events. Activities may include kids' outings, park days, recipe exchan …

Welcome to Chicagoland Business Development & Networking (CBDN) group! Looking for a group to bounce you next business strategy off of? Developing your business plan and wondering who your market really is? Have a great idea but short on capital for that new venture? Trying to move your career to a new level? Looking for potential clients/vendors/business associates? Interested to meet other entrepreneurs/business executives in your area? If your answer is Yes to any of these questions join us …

The Northern Illinois Preppers are an emergency preparedness group. Our team meets on topics that we feel are relevant to urban, suburban, and rural preppers. In an emergency, we can survive 3 minutes without oxygen, 3 hours without shelter, 3 days without water, 3 weeks without food, and 3 months without companionship.  Being alone will be the most difficult part of survival. We suggest that our members form alliances and become part of an established team that comes from different backgrounds …

This group will consist of various fun events most of which I will plan will be in the G.L.O.V.E.D. area.., (Glen Ellyn, Lombard, Oakbrook/Terrace, Villa Park, Elmhurst, Downers Grove), but i'm sure we will venture outside this area too-We will have Meetups such as Trivia Nights at local pubs, bowling, fun sporting events to participate in, meeting up at local  fests/pubs to watch a live band/sporting event, local plays, movies, pub crawls etc. Anyone who would like to be an Assistant Organizer …

Wanting to meet and have fun with other Chicago-land Western suburban couples and singles that are happily childfree by choide? Then you are in the right place! (If you're not familiar with the term "childfree" versus "childless," read our About Us page or this handy wikipedia entry: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Childfree.) This is a social group for people who do not have children and do not intend to have children. This is a social networking tool to meet other childfree people, share childfre …

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 …

This group is for professional  business owners networking in Hinsdale and of the Chicago suburbs.  We meet monthly for lunch to get to know one another and build relationships.   Simply bring a brown-bag lunch and join us for a wonderful, empowering time together! We meet at a great convenient location close to all major expressways, route 83 and Ogden Ave in a very comfortable atmosphere! Membership is exclusive, and we only allow one business owner for each business type at our meetings. You …

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.

Note: In order to remain part of this group you are Requested RSVP, and Attend Parties on a fairly frequent basis in order to remain an active member... You can't find True Love without meeting... This is not a chat site to try and arrange Blind Unsafe dates... We give you a Very Safe, Comfortable, and Cozy Venue for Serious Relationship Minded Singles to Meet. So Support the Group & Yourselves by Attending the Parties... Parties will be around the Nw side of Chicago/O'hare area.. This Group is …

Sanctuary Ski and Snowboard Club Sanctuary Ski Club is a Chicago-area not for profit skiing, snowboarding, and social club. The club is composed of over 300 members dedicated to offering the most fun events that you can find. We invite anyone over 21 years old to join our membership. We meet on the first and third Wednesdays of every month in Woodridge at 8:00pm. We offer numerous social activities year round in addition to our winter ski trip schedule. This spring and summer we have an extens …

Meet local small business professionals from Oak Park and the surrounding areas that want to learn from experts and support from peers in: Business strategizing - using your valuable time wisely Networking - Growing win-win relationships Marketing - Getting the word out about your value in a big way Sales - Establish value to people in such a way that they want to hire you immediately Management and leadership - Creating better employees, partners and clients by setting a rock-solid foundation …

This group is for anyone interested in running- from beginners to marathoners. I am planning on teaching running form focuses from Chi Running each session. These form focuses will help you run faster and more efficiently with less risk of injury. The goal is to become lifelong runners because you love it so much.

Ringing Anvil is a program for personal transformation and spiritual development. We host activities, gatherings, and education to help seekers learn to be better leaders, ritualists, and agents of transformation. We believe that change begins with you, and becoming a change agent means doing deeply intensive personal and spiritual work. Together, we reach for our dreams, we explore our shadows, and we connect to the divine within and without. Ringing Anvil events include monthly activities th …

Come join a group of health seekers and health care practitioners determined to take charge of their health. We gather approximately once a month around topics that will empower us to attain and maintain our health. Heathy lifestyles, the power of nutrition, vaccination awareness, environmental health concerns, health care reform issues are just a few of the topics that we will be discussing. We will hear from area health care practitioners discussing the wide range of holistic, alternative and …

Studio photography I believe is frequently overlooked, underrated, and misunderstood by many photographers. I'm hoping to make this more comfortable and useful thru shoots focusing on aspects of planning, styling, and lighting the model shot. Sharing practical setups and artistic composition ideas is what Fine Art/Glam Foto Shooters is all about. This meetup group welcomes photographers of many levels but there is a camera requirement. Yours must have a hot shoe capable of tripping studio ligh …

ChicagoVeg Cooking is all about tasty plant-based food, sharing knowledge and cooking experiences between members, educating each other about the many benefits of veg*n cooking and how to make it fun, and of course about making new like-minded friends! While we have a broad scope including Vegetarian, Vegan Cooked, and Raw/Living Vegan Food, we will mostly focus on a general whole food vegan diet as the source of tasty food and a healthy lifestyle. It has been shown by numerous research studies …

We also get together for tapas, booze, and other tasty stuff. If you enjoy eating, meeting new people, a well-made Bloody Mary, or combining two words to make a better, funnier sounding word, you will absolutely love this group. If an event is full, don't be afraid to join the waiting list; there are usually a few openings by the actual date of the event. If you planned to attend an event but need to cancel, we ask that you promptly update your RSVP on the website. This helps us be more courteou …