Meet friendly local down to earth moms to talk about your kids and have fun! Come to a Moms Meetup to share experiences, find advice, give support and make new friends. Activities will include coffee talk, playdates, moms night out, stroller walks, moms night in, and other special events like library storytimes, open gyms, and so on. Who Should Join: Join if you are a Algonquin or surrounding area mom (working or SAHM) looking to meet other moms in the area with similar aged children. Join if y …

Welcome to "FUN FRIENDS GROUP!", aka FFG! "Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways with a thoroughly worn out body, grinning from ear to ear, screaming... "WHOO-HOOO, what a ride!" The name says it all! If we are going to be "FUN FRIENDS GROUP" we need to stay busy enjoying all that life has to offer. No need to sit and let life pass you by when there are so many great activities, …

We would love to organize a group of those who are passionate about "Nature Photography" to go out shooting together at various places we set up, who have the desire to learn together, share our artistic vision, and sharpen each others skills! Any level of photographer is welcome, from Beginners to Pros! Where would you like to go exploring next? What is your vision for your photography? What would you like to learn? Let's create a group that helps us grow together as photographers, artists, an …

This group is for Single Christian women of all ages who want to gather to encourage one another in this season of singleness through a study of God's Word. Our study will include studying books in the Bible as well as Christian authors. This group will allow us to meet other local Christian women with whom we can socialize and share life. Activities will include a weekly Bible study and social activities. This group will create a sisterhood of women with whom you can attend movies, have dinner, …

This group for anyone interesting in getting moving, and taking walks around the St. Charles area. All ages and fitness levels welcome!

Tennis at Harper College! Hiking in the Northwest Suburbs! Exercise is the staff of life and doing it with people you like makes it all the more enjoyable. Even better is doing these things with a group of active, friendly people. Come on out, we'll be happy to greet you and meet you. Many people have asked about skill levels to play tennis with the group. Well here they are: 1-    Know the rules of the game 2-    Be able to serve the ball 3-    Be able to return the ball We do not just hit the …

We started this group to be able to leisurely explore the Parks and Forest Preserves in the Fox River Valley Area with our pug mixes - Guinness & Dunkel and other dogs while socializing with their owners for about an hour. We have walks on Saturday mornings and Sunday afternoons in winter (weather permitting).  We also offer walks on weeknights and weekends in the Fox River Valley Area during spring, summer and autumn. The walks are usually scheduled within Kane County Forest Preserves, parks an …

We've all seen or know the type of woman who has a magnetic personal presence.  The type of woman to whom people are naturally attracted and drawn to.  The kind of woman who walks into a room with an air of confidence that gives her instant credibility; who connects with people easily; who attracts the kind of attention SHE wants and deserves without having to try so hard to get it.  She always seems to be seen by the right people at the right time, and is so effective in both her professional a …

We are a group of residents of Edgebrook, Forest Glen, Jefferson Park and Gladstone that enjoy walking our neighborhoods, to discover amazing surprises, that we miss as we drive through the area in our cars.

Mondays, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm The Shambhala Meditation Center of Chicago continues to offer the Monday Night Sitting Group in Des Plaines at St. Martin's Episcopal Church. Sitting and walking meditation, discussion and social time from 6:30 – 8:30 in the parish house (directly across the driveway from the church) at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church 1095 East Thacker Street Des Plaines, IL 60016 All are welcome. Instruction will be provided for those who are new to sitting meditation. The group is re …

This group was created to get the word out about events supporting the health and well-being of animals, Chicagoland shelters & rescues, and Chicagoland park preservation efforts. Most of the meetups are philanthropic in nature but we'll also be meeting up for pup friendly picnics, walks, and play dates at dog friendly parks. If you have a passion for improving the lives of animals in your community or if you're looking for fellow animal lovers to hang out with on a pretty day we’d love to meet …

Chicago has a lot to offer and this seems like a good way to meet people with similar interests. Events include activities like nature walks, eating out, cultural events and whatever else you would like to suggest. All ages welcome, single or coupled, this group is for everyone that has an endless list of interests like myself.  A photo of yourself in your profile is required to join. Membership is free but donations to the organizer to defer the cost of maintaining the Meetup site are always a …

Hello! My name is Julie and I am a mom of 3 beautiful boys! I was put on a path that was not exactly in MY plan. I am starting this group because I feel strongly that it is my purpose to reach out to others whom have been where I was or are right now where I was when I started this journey. I was told by "school specialist" that something was "off" with my 2 older sons. The moment I heard this for both of them, a strong energy arose in me and I knew the truth was that they are very special, but …

I recently relocated to Illinois from San Antonio, Tx, home of the largest dog walking meet up group in the USA. I was very disappointed when I was unable to find an active dog walking group in this area and decided to start one. Anyone who loves to hike and loves their dog will enjoy this group. The plan is to explore the area's state parks with our 4 legged friends!

This group is designed to allow single men & women get together for casual events. I want this to be a relaxed atmosphere.  I plan on doing walking, movies, bowling events in the Northwest Suburbs. You must be legally single to be a memeber of this group. I hope you can come come out and join us.

Do you love to ride amusement park rollercoasters? Or do you prefer carnival rides at the local fest? Do the sights, sounds and smells of a festival make you smile? Do you get excited when the changing seasons bring on new fests, such as 4th of July celebrations in the summer, corn mazes in the fall, and cookie walks in the winter? Then this group is for you! If you have children, feel free to bring them along, at your own discretion. Lets live life to the fullest, all year long! If you have ide …

“This is a group for anyone interested in walking for fitness. All skills levels are welcome. I started this group to meet other outdoor enthusiasts interested in walking for fitness to loose weight, reduce their stress level and to get to know their neighbors. I look forward to exploring the outdoors with everybody.”

Love dogs? Looking for fun things to do with them? Check out some of the fun events that we are up to. Wine and play meetups, bloody mary sunday play groups and more to come.

Get out of the house, and forget all the stuff you...have to do. Ask your dog if he wants to go to the park...& see what he says!

This group is for women 40+ (or close to becoming of age:)) interested in building long-lasting friendships, that include running/walking, 5Ks, outdoor activities such as camping, kayaking/canoeing, cookouts, etc. I started this group because I feel there are plenty of women out there who want to become/stay fit, are in need of a friend, a new beginning or a non-judgmental shoulder to lean on...an uplifting person who will be there as a friend all while having a good time and easying up on the d …

This is a group for anyone interested in local politics. Calling all motivated, positive minded and energetic political volunteers to get involved. Volunteers of all ages are needed to help stuff envelopes, walk door to door, talk to voters and spread the message! The candidate is Kirk Morris for Gurnee Mayor. Kirk is an 18 year resident of Gurnee who wants to implement real change for the Village he loves and calls home with his wife and family. Campaign interns (unpaid) are also needed. If you …

We aim to empower each other to have mystical experiences so we can all move forward on our spiritual journeys with the knowledge that each of us can only gain from our own experiences. We meet for spiritual practices and discussions. We do many practices including meditation, concentration, visualization, astral projection, awareness, mindfulness and awareness walks. All of our meetups are free.

This is a group for beginner walkers that need to lose weight or just want to stay in shape! I recently had a Heart attack and I need to loose 75 lbs!!!! We will all be there for each other to support, encourage and love one another......It cool to meet new people and have lots of laughs along the way. It sure makes the time go by! We Will meet at the corner of Sterns and Bartlett Rd. By the Funeral Home and then we will plan our rt..We will definitely start out slow. I'm 43 and all age groups a …

Are you ready to get off the couch and incorporate exercise into your life. Or have you already started but think it would be more fun to do it with friends? Then come join the Lake Barrington Trail Blazers. We will be walking or running in the local forest preserve. Early morning before work is a great way to start. We will also squeeze in some evenings and weekends depending on the level of participation. We will also include some social events just for fun! So whether you are a beginner or a …

This is a group for anyone interested in improving their health naturally and achieving optimal health and wellness. We are looking for like minded people who bring positive energy, are open minded, are eager to learn about prevention and many topics that lead to improving overall health. I started this group because my daughter and I had several health challenges we were facing.  It was a long road and my husband and I were very concerned and thought, “Is this as good as it’s going to get?” In …

Do you have problems staying motivated to change your lifestyle? I thought it would be fun to create a group where we can all help each other stay motivated and create health in our lives. It would be great to meet new people in the area and to help each other stay accountable for a lifestyle change. I just started Nike Fitness Club workouts and it would be fun to start doing them in a group. Walking, a little Nike workout and sharing some great healthy recipes. What do you think?!?!?

This is a group for anyone interested in making new friends, walking and talking, hiking, health and fitness, sharing laughs, recipes and enjoying the outdoors. All skill levels are welcome. I thought it would be fun to create a group where we can all help each other stay motivated and create healthy habits in our lives. I have recently started walking on the treadmill and now that the weather is getting nicer, I thought it would be great to go to different areas nearby to walk, meet people, and …

This is a group of anyone who loves their dogs as much as childrean. Who love outdoors and hiking with their best friend, And who want to get healthy while having fun with people with a common intrest. I have a large Siberian husky who likes any size dog. She is also a service dog who is in continous training. So if people would love to share training techniques. Please only bring dogs who are atleast semi- trained or submissive. Also, biking or skating with the pups would be fun. There are se …