Start out meeting people interested in dining out and/or just experiencing activities on the north shore! Come to a local Dining Out Meetup to break bread with fellow foodies and gourmets. Discover new restaurants, enjoy delicious meals and enjoy satisfying conversation with friendly dinner companions. Then expand with us to enjoy events besides dinner. We have become the North Shore DO. We are DOing lots of interesting things. (NSDO) FOR EXAMPLE: We have nights at Zanies' comedy club. We join …

Looking for fitness buffs who want to get a great outdoor workout! Get out of your comfort zone! We will do various exercises on the hill and field and you'll learn new and challenging exercises that you haven't tried before. Andrew Eaton will lead the group in an intense workout (you can go at your own pace). We'll do a complete full-body workout and you'll learn the type of training that burns fat the fastest. We'll meet at Brickyards Park, just north of Lake Cook and Pfingsten (park is on …

Be a part of this exciting Tantra community in Chicago! We are a diverse group comprised of brand new beginners to tantric teachers and adepts, we are singles, couples, or more, and whatever your sexual orientation - all are welcome!  We offer a wide variety of events, from social monthly potlucks, to mini-workshops on compassionate communication, massage, meditation/breathing, partner yoga, and tantric teachings and practices.  We also offer longer weekend workshops led by our local teacher …

This is a FUN group of single men and women who meet to talk about the trials and triumphs of the dating world. Are you newly single and just starting to get "out there" to meet people? Have you been single for a while and have some dating experience to share? Whether you're young or have lots of life experience, never been married or twice divorced, this group is totally appropriate for you! I have found that having a guys perspective is just what women need and visa versa. This is a meetup gro …

Glenview Women of Today is a 30 year old community service organization, now a 501(c)(3) non-profit, whose 80 members raise money and donate time to support many local charities. Our group is a chapter of two larger organizations, the Illinois Women of Today and the US Women of Today. GWT welcomes members from all communities. While most members reside in Glenview, some are from Northbrook, Des Plaines, Arlington Heights, etc. We are a diverse group of women of all ages: singles, moms, worki …

If you are Single, get ready for the most exciting new entertainment concept for Singles. Bowl to Meet  Events are here.  Founded by Helene Weiner who started Speed Bowling, which is a form of speed dating on the lanes, created a  new form of recreation to create Bowling as a fun and new way to create new friendships and potential romance on the lanes of balls rolling and interaction. Bowl To Meet Events will be at selected Bowling centers to have fun social nights, Bowl to Date events, and …

Creatively Caring provides opportunities for families to get involved in hands-on community service projects that help people, animals, and the environment.  Families with children of all ages are encouraged to participate in our projects.  By taking an active part in community service, our youth develop self-confidence and cultivate a greater sense of responsibility, tolerance and empathy for others.  When we plant these values as seeds in our children, they grow with our children and eventuall …

The Brave Way Self Defense Program is an effective self-defense system based on instinctive principles that are easy to learn.The techniques we teach work regardless of your size, strength, speed, experience or physical ability. This 2 hour class will be held at various park district facilities in the northshore, north suburbs and northwest suburbs. If you would like to attend please RSVP  and contact the individual Park District  to resister and pay for the class. If you live in the town the c …

Okay ladies are you ready to meet more men in one night and be swept off your feet with compliments, dancing, dates and even a possible kiss? How many of us ladies have gone to many events and experienced too many women, very few select men that appeal to us, way too many old men, and not enough guys that could keep up with us. Its always been a stigma, that older men go after the younger women because they feel young and alive again, they are going through a mid life crisis, need a sports car …

We use this meetup group to organize and promote Soccer activities in the North Shore area including pick-up games and teams for local leagues. Above all else, we want our activities to be safe, fun, and friendly. The "club" has no fees to join, but some activities may require payment prior to participation. Fighting and unsportsman-like conduct at our activities will get you removed from the club and activities we organize. Participation in NSSC activities indicates acceptance of the followin …

Begun in 2011 under a different name, North Shore Homeschool aims to provide home educators in Northern Chicagoland with group learning opportunities, homeschooled child playdates, and social support. Our goal, through respectful dialogue and inclusive practices, is to welcome a variety of home education philosophies, religious backgrounds, and parenting choices.  We openly support the LGBT community and those who, for whatever reason, may feel excluded from other homeschooling groups. Our mem …

We engage in a variety of fitness, leisure and community activities in the North Shore suburbs and occasionally in Chicago! Meetups are approximately bi-weekly in the warmer months and monthly in the winter months. Anyone can join and -thanks to our gracious sponsors- we do not charge for membership or activities. Just press the button and join the fun!

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.

Hi all! My name is Emily, and my husband Scott & I have a 7-month old daughter. I started this group in the hopes of connecting with other folks with young kids and babies, making some friends for our baby girl and for ourselves as we don't know very many other young folks with babies or toddlers in the 'burbs! Parents--both moms and dads--are welcome!  Jewish couples, interfaith couples--all welcome!  We will start with some playdates and outings, and add things like Shabbat get-togethers or ju …

Hi, I am Emily and I have a 7-month old daughter. I started this group to connect with other parents of babies who are roughly the same age as my daughter, both to make friends for my daughter and myself! We will get together every Thursday, as soon as we have a small little group, so we can all know that every Thursday we have a get together if we want to go! I am happy to host at my house, or we could rotate houses, go to the park, or do little outings.

This is a group for anyone interested in learning about the art of Meditation. Are you ready to truly understand how Air, Water and Food are all inner related to Meditation. I'm starting this group to honor a dear friend that is now with us in Spirit, Dr. Hycel Taylor. This meditation group will promote a healthy vegan lifestyle. We will be meeting the first Monday of each month.

We are a group of people of all ages and all levels of experiences, knowledge who are willing to share them with everyone. We meet of the first Wednesday of the month at Lutheran Church of the Ascension, Willow Road and Sunset Ridge in Northbrook, Illinois

The goal of the Group is to build lasting friendships where we are dedicated to a variety of life improvement initiatives, be it financial, health, entrepeneurship, JobHunt, Lessons in Life. Get together for fun & to discuss facinating subjects. It will be a goal to work together to find way to supplement our quality of life / living. Even if you are struggling financially, let's find ways to enjoy life without spending much.

If you are someone that enjoys rolling up your sleeves and digging in to effectively make a positive difference, I hope you’ll join us. From serving meals in a soup kitchen to clearing an invasive, nonindigenous plant species; from visiting a senior center for a sing along, to painting a neighbors porch- let’s make friends, raise spirits, and make something better every meeting. Let’s go home tired, sore and happy for doing something so right while having a great time. I can’t do this alone. I’m …

This group has been formed to provide a friendly place to share information and answer your questions about what it means to be a vegan. There are many aspects of this lifestyle that are misunderstood. If you have been thinking about going vegetarian or vegan but feel overwhelmed or unsure as to the how's and whys, this is the place for you. Maybe you've been vegetarian for a while and are considering the benefits of being vegan, but not quite sure of the next step. We can help you! Living a veg …

You can’t fake inner beauty. But some salons are better than others at bringing it to the surface. You’ll know this the moment you walk in the door at B Beautiful Salon & Spa in Highland Park. You are immediately immersed in an environment of modern elegance. And that’s just the beginning. Located in the prestigious heart of Highland Park on Central Avenue, B Beautiful lives up to its name as a luxury salon. Pampering? Of course. But what sets B Beautiful apart is its stylists’ unique gift of en …

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!!

Calling all women of Northbrook (& nearby)! I'm hoping this group helps to create a strong, close-knit community of women in the Northbrook area. I'd like to help connect women in the area and build new friendships. I'd also like us to capitalize on our collective experiences, wisdom and passions. For what purpose? To cover the spectrum: From light-hearted, fun social gatherings (game nights, movie nights, wining, dining, comedy shows, musicals, etc.), to more adventurous activities that we've a …

Hi Everyone ! This group is open to anyone and everyone who has an interest in meditation - young and old, beginners and seasoned pros. The purpose of the group is to provide instruction on simple meditation techniques to anyone who wishes to learn, and to come together to enjoy meditation as a group. Classes are always free and open to the public. It helps reduce stress, increase wellness and maintain balance. Experience universal connection and joy! In each of our free weekly classes, we: Perf …

Fun to just get together and make things out of paper... get caught up on scrapbooking... meet new friends... catch up with old friends... Do you love scrapbooking and card making like I do? Then join this fun group to make beautiful & lovely things out of paper: greeting cards, scrapbook pages, Project Life scrapbook pages, Home Decorating Things, holiday ornaments. Can you think of something else you'd like to try? Let me know. I can't wait to meet you! We discover and try to learn all kinds …