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This is a social and networking group of professionals in the western suburbs of Chicago near Oak Brook, IL. We will meet every few weeks for happy hour to relax and have a little fun after work at some of the great restaurants in the area.

GUTSY GAL PALS 50UP TRAVEL & SOCIAL CLUB Life is too short not to have a pink umbrella in your drink! This is a group for women 45 & over to make new girlfriends for socializing & travel! There aren't many groups for those of us who remember the Beatles, Rob & Laura Petrie & white go-go boots. Many of our Meetups are just for ladies, but we will also have events where husbands or significant others are welcome. Our events range from wine tasting to international travel! You name it, we just may …

Welcome to our new organization for all of us who have lost our husbands or wives. We offer support for each other as we move forward in our lives. Interested? Let us know, we will enjoy meeting you. Feel free to reply to either Bryan Hill or Beverly Koukl's profile here in the group. if you would prefer to talk you may call Beverly Koukl. Home Number: 630-655-3137. Cell Number: 630-544-9072

It seems all the singles Meetup groups in the suburbs tend to consist mostly of fifty-somethings with a couple divorces under their belts and their kids married or off to college.  Leaving the younger crowd forced to head to Chicago for social activities with others in their age range.  Not that there's anything wrong with folks over a certain age, they're as active and vivacious as the rest of us.  Sometimes more-so.  We just want to hang with people of a similar age. There are a lot of young s …

This is a group for any veteran, spouse or child of a veteran, and civilians that support veterans. There are event that include some or all. At times we meet for fun and on occasion the events are topic specific. We are looking forward to having you aboard!

This group was created for plus sized people in there 30's and 40's that want to get together with other great BHM and BBW's. Activities will be planned that build life long friendships. Some activities will consist of a night out on the town, movies, dinner, road trips and anything else that looks like fun. Most activities will be affordable and if there are additional costs involved all members will be notified way ahead of time. This group is for highly motivated and positive plus sized peopl …

Community Community Events From private group training sessions and guest speakers to concerts and organization meetings, the Microsoft Store offers a variety of complimentary events and services in our Theater. We are proud members of the local community and welcome opportunities to host events for our friends and neighbors. Learn technology skills. Have fun. Spread the word. Whether you're looking to enhance your organization's technology skills, build awareness in the local community for th …

Two years ago, our ambitious friend and founder, Meghan, started this wonderful mom's group because she would "see other moms in Brookfield and the surrounding areas and want to stop and meet them all." Today, we are over 100 members strong and still growing!  Our calendar is packed with fun events almost daily (weekends & evenings, too).  Whether you are looking for park play dates, trips to the zoo, holiday themed parties, backyard play groups, a book club, exercise buddies, or mom and/or dad' …

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 …

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 …

Wheel to Wheel Karting lets racers from different locales know about a variety of "Arrive and Drive" Karting Endurance Races at various venues.  This LeMans style of Kart racing has been catching on over the past few years where several team members take turns driving fast, high powered karts during a race.  If you are an "A type" personality this is for you. This is an easy way to get involved testing your road course driving skills in the fun and exciting sport of endurance karting.  The "Arri …

Are you an Entrepreneur, Professional, or Opportunity Seeker looking to network with people that have the following qualities: Integrity Honesty Loyalty Put other people's interest before yours Genuinely cares for others A really nice person Then you've found your group! Let's build and grow our business together while building meaningful freindships that will last a lifetime. This group is open to all walks of life (that fits the qualities above). Everyday People looking for quality professio …

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 …

We are Dupage business owners, executives, leaders, and entrepreneurs, who care about the communities we serve. We meet together to network and to learn from educational programs and workshops. By attending our business and social events, we gain knowledge, skills, and strategies to grow our businesses, and we increase our circle of colleagues and friends.

Learn how easy it is to have a plant strong diet with a Vegetarian or Vegan lifestyle! Come to our local Vegetarian/Vegan Meetup and discuss living a healthy plant based lifestyle. Have delicious meals, share your favorite recipes and make new friends! If you are new to or interested in the vegan/vegetarian lifestyle we want to welcome you to join us.

Meet other Wargamers who are interested in historical gaming. We have a small wargaming group located in North Riverside (1 mile North of Brookfield Zoo) with a focus on historical miniatures. Our miniatures include WWII (skirmish, armor, air, and naval), Civil War (land and naval), American Revolution, Napoleonic, Crimean War, Franco Prussian War, French Foreign Legion, WWI (air and naval), Ancients, Medieval, and Renaissance. We are also both interested and open to other periods. We belie …

We are a suburban group of experienced and wanna' be gardeners who are motivated to take on the responsibility of growing our own healthy food. Food that is free of GMO's and organic. I've started my own organic and GMO free seeds for the 2013 crop and I'm willing to share what I know.  But I also want to learn about canning and preserving, composting and better organic food growing techniques. We're building a community of urban farmers who are actively learning from each other.  We are also co …

Meet friendly local moms for a fun night out! Whether you're a SAHM, working mom, work-from-home mom, or whatever the case may be, all moms need an occasional night out with the girls! Join us for a variety of enjoyable events including dinner, wine tastings, movie nights, coffee chats, game nights, and other fun nights out on the town! Events will be held mainly in Clarendon Hills/Hinsdale/Oak Brook and surrounding areas, but we're always open to fun new things to do, wherever that may take us. …

Calling all Oak Park, Riverside, Berwyn, and La Grange parents of teen Minecrafters! If have a kid or teen who loves Minecraft, this meetup is for you! We will be meeting at the Buona Beef in Berwyn (6745 Roosevelt Road Berwyn, IL 60402) every Saturday at 2 pm. If you have a laptop, bring it with you; Buona Beef has free wifi. Come to the Meetup to play Minecraft with other kids, talk Minecraft, share Minecraft ideas, exchange hints for playing, and talk about ideas for mods. Please email or RSV …

What better way to start 2013 than to read books set in Chicago! We meet up locally – surrounding western suburbs area – for the book discussion. Whether it be a café, lounge...what a way to spend a few hours for a book discussion, build friendships, and consume a bite to eat and a drink as well! So join us! :)

This is a group for anyone interested in Social and/or Ballroom Dancing at all skill levels. All dancers are welcome to join. I started this group to network and have fun with anyone interested to dance, learn how to, or improve their skill level, and at the same time become physically fit. My wife and I are serious social dancers and have been dancing for many years. We look forward to meet with all of you who love to dance or would like to get started. We dance Cha Cha, Rumba, Bolero, Swing, W …

Find friends! Find information! Find ways to connect with the La Grange area community! Find entertainment! Find your neighbors! Find a great library, superb librarians and wonderfully helpful library staff!

This is a group for Polish speaking moms and young children who want to meet and play together in a Polish speaking environment. As a mother of two young boys who will hopefully be bilingual (or trilingual) I would like them to make new friends who can speak not only English but also Polish. I am aware that kids learn best from other kids. That's why for those of you who have only one or two people speaking Polish to your children, getting to know other moms and children who can share the same l …

For anyone who is interested in Wellness, Reiki, Cancer Prevention and Support, Alternative Medicine, Guided Meditation, New Friends, Social Networking, Reiki Share, Diabetes Prevention and Support, Reiki Share and Certifications, the Law of Attraction, Anti-Aging Secrets, Nutrition, Books, Essential Oils, Homeopathy, Stress Management, Health and Wellness Tips, Personal Growth, Teachings of Abraham, Holistic Health and Spirituality. Join us and learn how to dissolve the difficulties in our live …

Are you a professional that works from home but would sometimes like to get out and interact with other real people? Hey me too! Here's a crazy idea: let's grab a meal, have some coffee or go for a bike ride.

We are a Unity Church. We are a spiritual community that is dedicated to teaching universal laws of love, peace, joy, and healing. We are dedicated to creating a peace-filled space where everyone feels welcome. "Spiritual seekers often say that finding Unity is like coming home. Unity is an open-minded, accepting spiritual community that honors all paths to God and helps people discover and live their spiritual potential and purpose."(Unity.org) "The Unity movement was founded by Charles and Myr …

The Microsoft Store at Oakbrook Center is calling all gamers to join in the action! We have events for all kinds of gamers... whether you are a hardcore Xbox or PC gamer or are just looking to get up and get active with Kinect. Look no further than you local Microsoft Store!