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 …

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 …

This group has a simple theme, it's for couples who like meeting other couples for varied activities across the south west and western suburbs. If you are young, mid age, old, live together or married, it doesn't matter! "Couples" is about any twosomes who would like to join others for dinner, walking, biking and any social activities that we all share with light conversation and meeting and enjoying new friends. Let's face it there are times when you enjoy doing things with other couples as wel …

This group is for real women who desire to live a life with purpose and passion. This group is for those who enjoy making new friends and love having a good time. This group is for women who want more enjoyment and connections. I look forward having good times with the amazing women here in the Chicago area.

We're McKinley Park Church, a small, grassroots-style ministry that meets in the homes of our members. Our Meetup group will offer three different types of Meetups, so you can pick and choose which ones you want to be involved with. They are: 1. Sunday Morning Worship Service. Christ's love for us is the motivation behind everything we do. If you'd like to join us in worshipping our great God, or even just engage in a good conversation about what that means, we would love to have you. 2. Vol …

Welcome to "Chicago Singles" The Happy Hour Singles Group dedicated to providing fun opportunities for Chicago Single Professionals looking to mingle with others of the like!  Grab a cocktail, make some new friends and have fun looking for the 1!  (whether it be the NEXT 1 or THE 1!) Of course we will not limit the fun to Happy Hour!  We offer all types of events ranging from mixers, wine tastings, tours, travel, theme parties, and MORE! JOIN now if you are looking for something FRESH & fun in C …

For every woman who has struggled with confidence, who has achieved confidence, who wants to empower other women, who wants to build higher self esteem, or has low self esteem this is for you. We invite you to take part in our numerous meet ups, classes, and workshops. We will provided you with a wealth of tools and resources that will be invaluable as you embark upon your new journey! We will help you learn practical solutions that will be life changing, skills you will need to build your self- …

Meet friendly city and suburban moms to talk about your kids and have fun! A group for the loving and open-minded Moms to share experiences, find advice, give support and make new friends. All moms are welcome! NO Membership dues! Never. Ever. Really! Check out Chicagonista.com - an online magazine for Chicago's Movers, Shakers, & Baby Makers

Have you noticed that the  number of your friends have dwindled over the years?  I'm starting this group because I woke up one day & wondered "what happened to everyone?"  This is not a group for those interested in massive meet-ups where strangers stare awkwardly at each other.  This is for a small group of ladies looking to make real & lasting friendships.

This is a group for anyone interested in meditation, Buddha Dharma, Ving Tsun kung fu (for self defense only), tai chi, chi gong and stress reduction. We started this group to share these practices with anyone looking for more peace and happiness and understanding of how to apply it practically in every day life. When we unite our body, breath and mind as one, we can live with greater clarity, focus and health. We look forward to meeting you and together making ourselves, our families, friends a …

Being a mom is hard work. Do you find yourself neglecting yourself to take care of your family? Are you often too busy to do the things you used to do before you became a mom, like get a manicure regularly (and not just as a treat), a facial, exercise, or just go out with your girlfriends? Well this is the group for you! Join a group of likeminded women who are looking to make the most of their 'Me' time. If you want spa days out or spa days in (hosted a someone’s home), drinks with the girls, m …

We are a group of new moms looking to make mommy friends in the Oak Lawn area. Most of us started our families in 2010. This year, many of us are expanding our families with second babies. Our goal is to build a local network of moms so we can plan social activities for our children, our families and ourselves. The age range of the children in our group is  newborn to 3 years. We are looking to meet other moms with children in this same age range. If you are a new mom in Oak Lawn (or within a fi …

Woman Know Thyself ~WKT is a group of girlfriends from every race and culture that KNOWS! how to have a good time, and make lasting memories.  We are here to empower and inspire one another to live our best lives NOW!. If you are looking to have a great time this summer, we would love to meet you if you are interested in creating real solid friendships. Here we will host events like ladies night out, women's conferences, natural hair and wellness expos, shopping extravaganza's, spa days, poetry …

I have come to realize that I have been put on this Earth to help others...  Do you feel the same way? If so, this is the Group for you!! My goal is to schedule at least one (1) fundraiser event or volunteer opportunity per month. I am looking for Members who have the capacity (heart-wise or time-wise) to actively participate in this endeavor. The idea is to help others -- not to make money for yourself or a business you own or are promoting. THE most important thing about this Group is that y …

This will be a good opportunity to meet those with similar personalities in the area. Those who can value an INTJ is welcome as well. This is your chance to speak your mind and actually be heard! About INTJs: INTJ (introversion, intuition, thinking, judgment) is an abbreviation used in the publications of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) to refer to one of the sixteen personality types. INTJs are one of the rarest of the sixteen personality types, and account for about 2% of the populatio …

LGBT Social Group for Gay Men and Lesbians 55Plus and those who enjoy being with them. This is put together to fuction on the south side and south suburban area of Chicago. Monthly get togethers, pot luck dinners, wine and cheese parties, bread baking events, out to dinner, movie nights, ect ect ect

Guess what! You are not the only person who finds it a bit challenging to make new friends at a nightclub. You are also not the only person who is concerned with having money to pay for important things (such as shelter and the occasional dentist appointment, maybe) but unwilling to surrender to a life of Stouffer's frozen dinners! Welcome to Cheap Eats, Good Reads. Here are the goals of this group: 1) Meet friends. 2) Eat good food that is also cheap. 3) Talk about interesting things. Every mon …

Do you remember the movie Julia and Julie? This groups is inspired by that movie. I have decided to do something new every day. I hope you will join me. We can meet once a month at a new restaurant or activity to discuss what we have accomplished.

Lets build community that intentionally reaches out to the surrounding community! I am a new church planter in the West Loop and Near West Communities. During our initial gatherings, we will discuss Gary Champman's "Love As a Way of Life." There will also be great FREE food (i.e. Lou Malnatis) and devotional time.

Its not just about hair! Its about your style & way of thinking.  Its our celebration of freedom to go anywhere and be ready to do anything! We believe in the celebration of beauty and naturally being you & loving it all the way!!! Our goal is to have a community to share and learn about natural beauty and natural hair care, while having fun enjoying our celebration of self.  We plan to educate, socialize and explore. Our group was founded on the basis of educating women on the importance of car …

Exploring abandoned and other interesting locations in Chicagoland, from Rockford to Gary, Chicago to Harvey and all points in-between. This is a group for photographers of all levels to explore and shoot these interesting and picturesque locations. We're not just about abandoned buildings - we're about photography first, and exploration second. So the goal is to balance our meetups between abandoned locations and other sites. Often we hold meetups with multiple locations with a mix of both. If …

We are a casual running club that holds group runs close to western Cook County, and eastern DuPage County. Most runs are in the Brookfield, Lyons, Riverside, La Grange, La Grange Park, Westchester, and Western Springs area. Other surrounding areas like Hinsdale, and Darien, and Westmont have a very strong running population and great places to run. We are slowly building a pool of people of all abilities so that we could have a place to make new friends, find new motivation, undertake new endea …

Hello Everyone, As an certified ACE Group Fitness Instructor &  Independent Beachbody coach I am excited to share information about my quest to help those who seek options on how to lead a healthy lifestyle. It is also an honor to participate in the fight of the obesity problem affecting so many today with a company that really cares about changing lives.  Join us and preview a FREE BEACHBODY workout makers of P90X, Insanity and now Shakeology. Details on my site at http://www.FitLizChicago.com  …

Hyde Park Area Parents is a group for moms and dads who discuss the "fun" of parenthood, plan meet ups, socialize, and create a community for our children. While our kids become friends, we can have conversations. Playdates, story time, parties, lunches, museums, classes, MOMMY/DADDY NIGHTS OUT- just some of the fun meetups in store. Parenting is far from simple, so why not have support from the mom you see at Starbucks or the dad who frequents the same park as you?

Media says that more than 50% of marriages end in divorce. Not on our watch! This is a club for awesome, spicy, classy women who want to keep getting better every day. It's a social and support group for married women who aim to be awesome wives, but also recognize you have to maintain and cultivate who you are as an individual to achieve that goal. We will discuss topics such as what men really want, struggles and triumphs in marriage, how to get your husband to do what you want without naggin …

This is a group to make up for the lack of geeky meetup groups on the south side of the city. They are all in the suburbs or North side and I would like to make new friends closer to home. I am open to any type of geeky events like watching movies, board or video game nights and just all-around fun! Please join and we can be nerds together (>'')>

MEETUP WITH OTHER THEATER GOERS TO EXPERIENCE CHICAGO'S WORLD-FAMOUS THEATRE SCENE This is a great theatre town. Join today and become part of a community of people who love to see and support live theater. This group is for anyone who enjoys live theater, musicals, comedy shows, and all types of the performing arts.

She's an innovator, a leader, a philanthropist and an well-rounded individual who embraces her femininity in a sophisticated, unassuming way. She follows her own rules; she is very comfortable in her own skin and she exudes confidence. The kind of confidence that tells others that she respects herself, loves herself, and dresses up for herself and nobody else. She is her own muse. She is refined and displays class, but is surely in touch with her sensual side. She doesn't like to live a life of …