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263 Meetup Groups match “Make New Friends” near Bourbonnais, IL
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Happiness is a state of mind or feeling characterized by contentment, satisfaction, pleasure, or joy. Happiness comes from deep within, and not from people, situations, or circumstances. According to Researchers from Harvard Medical School and the University of California, San Diego: “When an individual becomes happy, the network effect can be measured up to three degrees. One person’s happiness triggers a chain reaction that benefits not only his friends, but his friends’ friends, and his frien …
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 …
My wife and I are a lesbian 30 something couple looking for some normal, down to earth / mature friends (gay and straight) that we can chill with. Although a trip to a bar is not out of the question, we would prefer to plan meet ups that are more constructive and fun. We also would like to have a meet up group closer to our stomping grounds (go A-town!) and know there are other people out there looking for the same. If this matches what you are looking for, please come join us.
Chic Mesdames, sophisticated ladies who's motto is " Keep your Heels, Head & Standards High"! Now, listen up ladies we are not just your average ladies, we understand how important it is for you to have time just to let go and have fun or as we say it, "Carpe Diem" seizing the day but when we do it ladies we do it with a little class and a little sassiness! Our goal is to build a group of ladies who understand the value of being a philanthropist, who can encourage and uplift one another (be that …
This is a safe place for adults or children to talk, share or meet up with other Traumatic Brain Injury victims. Find friends, share experiences, have lunch, catch a movie...with people that understand you. Family, spouses, friends, caretakers all welcome to participate with you.
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This is a group for moms, kids and their toddlers to make new friends, have play dates, get support and have some fun doing some physical activities! If you like going for walks, going to the zoos, museums, parks, having picnics being outside and having at home play dates, this is this is the group for you.
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!
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 …
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 …
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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.
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Meet fabulous women from Naperville and read good books! We are open to women of all backgrounds who live in Naperville. Once a month, we meet for our book discussions, rotating to a different woman's home or a local venue. The genre varies. We strive to select books that will provoke a thoughtful and intellectual discussion. Questions are prepared in advance to guide the ~20-minute discussion and everyone is given a chance to voice their thoughts and opinions. Here's a list of recent books we h …
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I LOVE LIVE MUSIC. Do YOU? This meetup is for people that love going out to live music, meeting new friends, or hanging out with your group. We will be going to different music venues with every style under the sun like Rock, R&b, Pop, Old School, Alternative, blue grass and gospel friends. We will create and support local artists that depends on our friendly support to develop their craft and radio play request. It is awesome to hear fresh music that is good enough to win music awards but so ne …
Welcome to the Woodridge, Lisle and Downers Grove Meetup Group for social gatherings of 30- and 40-something professionals. Our goal is to make this a light-hearted social group to meet professional people with similar interests and, most of all, have fun. Our group activities may include events such as--but are not limited to--getting together for dinners, happy hours, picnics, live music/concert, festivals, night life, dancing, etc. This group is about meeting new friends with similar interest …
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Hi Everyone! Welcome to our group. After attending several events and meeting some wonderful people thru meetup Liz, Sheila and I formed this group in March of 2008. Little did we know that this group would turn out to be the most popular in the western suburbs and with that form many new friendships along the way. Without the initial help & suggestions and input of the original members this group would not be what it is today. Many thanks should go to them and to Liz & Sheila who stayed focus o …
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The first thing you will notice different about AACN is that we are a new, fun, and active group. We were founded in the summer of 2011 and average more than 2 events per week. Below is a short summary of who we are and what we're not.
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The Asian American Chicago Network is focused on connecting younger and working Asian-Americans to NEW friends and connecting you to the city of Chicago! [Younger being New Professionals …
Meet other singles near you! Or maybe just some new friends! Hang out, make new friends and keep up with those you've already met. Not so single, but want a great group of friends to share activities with? Feel free to join as well. Although we do have events in Chicago, the near west burbs are our base, and most meet-ups will there. This means Berwyn, Westchester, Brookfield, La Grange, La Grange Park, Forest Park, Oak Park, Elmwood Park, Melrose Park... Man, that's a lot of parks!
This group is for anyone interested in making new friends and going out to just to have some fun!!! Activities include but are by no means limited to drinks, dancing karaoke, movies, concerts, crafting, festivals, shopping, lunches .....well you get the point:) I believe every women should have a group of friends she can trust and make memories with!!! It's open to ages 21 to 35 ish and is for any lady; married single - doesn't matter :) No men please, ladies only!
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Let's face it ladies, the older you get the more your friends seem to disappear rather its through marriages or divorces or you may just grow out of them. Circle of Friends is a group of 12 ladies. Me and hopefully 11 of you. We will meet up and hopefully become great friends. This is more than a meetup, Ive had my fair share of those! This is a group to build upon genuine friendships and have dinner outings, small potlucks, ladies night and yearly trips. I will personally select each member of …
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Discover Photography! is for people who are interested in getting together with a group of like-minded people and learning your camera. We all have to start somewhere to learn photography, so the main focus of our group will be a friendly learning environment where you are free to ask questions and feel supported. Some things you can look forward to: *A community of friends and fellow photographers who share your passion. *A friendly environment to learn your craft. *Occasional classroom-style …
Meet with other people (and their pets) who are interested in OFF Leash Dog Recreation in Chicagoland's Western Suburbs -- specifically DuPage County. Gather and discuss this growing trend with other dog enthusiasts! Bring your dogs! (4 legged varieties require park permit) This group was created so people could have easier access to meeting others with dogs who wish to get together and get some exercise. A way for you to get out, get some fresh air and a little two legged companionship for yo …
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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 …
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This is not your typical meetup group. This group is about making real, lasting friendships. I've found that with other groups, you rarely make new friends. You just hang out with strangers at that event, and that's it. Well, let's change that with this group! :) When you join this group, you are acknowledging that you are interested in making real friends, and that it's okay for other members to contact you via e-mail if they think you might have stuff in common, and visa versa. The demographic …
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Come join the largest meetup group in the Chicago suburbs targeted to people primarily in their 20's and 30's! This group was designed for 20 and 30 somethings who want to take advantage of the best the Western Chicago Suburbs has to offer. This is the perfect group for people who want to have a great time, but don't want to drive to the city to meet new friends. Feel free to suggest activities you are interested in! If you have a more introverted personality, or have problems talking to new …
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 …
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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, …
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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 …
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NOT ANOTHER GAY MEETUP!! (Oh, no you didn’t!) Oh, yes we did! I am proud to announce a Meetup for the Western Suburban GLBT community has finally arrived!!! WILL THIS MEETUP BE LIKE ALL THE OTHER MEETUPS? Absolutely! We will have social events, drinking events, dancing events, sporting events…..you name it! We’ll even throw in some Lesbian Drama for FREE THAT’S NOT ALL FOLKS… Everyone in the GLBT community is welcome to join! Singles, couples, and all ages are welcome. Refer a friend and we’ll s …
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This group was started to get women together who are interested in meeting new friends. The purpose of the group is to get together for connection and support for each other. One of the main activities is a biweekly breakfast meeting. Women who are looking for friendship, positivity and fun are welcome! We try to add new activities and new restaurants to the list of things to do as suggestions come up. Be sure to have a current picture when you join. There is a $1.00 fee per meetup requiring re …
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Looking to expand your social circle, have fun, and get off the couch? This is a group for adults in their 20's and 30's in the Plainfield area that mixes going out, volunteering, staying active, and meeting new friends. Meetups are open for physical activities, such as trampoline dodgeball, hiking, biking, and sporting events. As the weather warms up, we will also be doing activities like BBQ’s, festivals, and tubing down the Dupage River. Other meetups will include snow tubing, get-togethers a …
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 …
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This is a Northwest Indiana couples group (any age, married or unmarried) for those who want to meet other couples and explore local restaurants. Other activities for the group include movies, potlucks and daytrips . I will mostly schedule weekend events. But the group is set up so anyone can schedule a meetup, any day, weekend or weekday. Feel free to schedule something and see who else wants to join.
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