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 …

Suburban Adventures extends a warm welcome to lesbian women of the Suburbs. Our focus is to provide fun, entertaining, educational and social events for like minded women of the community without the need to go to the city. We welcome as members both singles and couples of the lesbian community. Our Meetups will run the gamut including brunches, dinners, movies, clubs, walks, hikes, snow tubing, skiing, bowling, sporting events, cultural events, bike rides, charitable events, meet & greets, etc. …

After a short break, we will again accept new member applications. However, to maintain the intimacy that makes our group what it is, we are not planning to accept an abundance of new members. We mean this in the nicest way possible, and if you feel you would be actively engaged in PLOP, then we do want to meet you. When you complete your profile to apply to the group, please put some effort into it so that we see how much you care. If you find that the group is closed when you try to apply, che …

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, …

Do you find yourself sitting at home bored, because you have nothing to do? Are you having a hard time meeting other women? We're starting this group to hopefully find long lasting friendships, women who enjoy going out for coffee, movies, dining out, going for drinks, taking walks, hikes, taking in some art fairs, or anything is game, we're open to suggestions. Note: this is a WOMEN ONLY group. Sorry guys...

Hi fellow introverts. Please read guidelines below, before joining this group. (Thank you) We schedule most of our meetups in Lake County, but since we've been getting more members from all over the place, we've been scheduling more meetups in Chicago, Cook County suburbs, and a few north of the border in Wisconsin, or a bit West in McHenry County, just to give you an idea of locations. For those of us who are introverts/loners and/or "live inside" our heads, making new friends can be more of a …

If you are like me, you may always THINK about all of the investment opportunities that are out there, but let opportunities pass you instead of taking action because you don’t think you have enough time, money, expertise, etc.  to make a move… Anyone can successfully invest in Real Estate, no matter who you are, what you do, or how much money you have! This group is here to so that we can share experiences and resources so that you can feel confident and comfortable taking advantage of this f …

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 …

Welcome to the North Shore Volleyball Meetup!  This is a friendly group of active and diverse volleyball players.  Some members are involved with lots of volleyball events that never get posted on the site, so come to meetups and get to know the other volleyball players. If you know of any gyms or sand courts that are open for pick-up games, rentals, or walk-ons, let us know and we'll try to schedule something there!  We currently schedule events in Mundelein, Libertyville, Gurnee, Vernon Hills …

We are a group of unlikely friends that enjoy a diverse amount of activities ranging from comedy clubs, to play-dates, trivia, movies, dining out and anything fun! Singles, married, gay, straight, parents, athletes, nerds all our welcome to the congregation of suburbanism.

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 …

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 …

Ladies & Gentleman in the Geneva Lake Area (and beyond); Are you looking for a group that will offer you an opportunity to meet people, have fun and perhaps try something new on occasion? You just found that group; it’s called the Geneva Lake Area Friends Meetup Group! Have you noticed that there aren't any Meetup groups in the Geneva Lake area? That has changed, the Geneva Lake Area Friends Meetup Group just formed! Who is welcome to join the Geneva Lake Area Friends Meetup group? We invite all …

“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.”

I challenged myself to do 12 5ks in 12 months. In the end it was the best challenge I have ever set for myself because it turned out to be an adventure than I had not anticipated on having. Anyways, I wanted to make the expereince more social. I know a lot of people sign up for races because of family or friends, but what happens when that person can't go and you don't have any body to do a particular race with you? I know, most people end up not doing the race in that situation! So, I figured c …

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 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.

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 …

There are NO initial fees to join this group!!!! Join us and refer us to everyone you know!  We are a network of consumers to professionals in the photography industry to help each other connect, share, teach, grow and HAVE FUN doing it! Whether you are looking for a photographer, you want to learn about photography, you are a beginner or a seasoned professional, we WELCOME YOU TO "THE PHOTOGRAPHY NETWORK" The purpose of this group is all about networking, teaching, improving, inspiring, meeti …

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 group is all about moms supporting other moms. I noticed that most of the local groups were already full so I decided to start my own. We are for people in and near lake in the hills. Whether you work or stay at home, all mommy's are welcome! We are hoping to develop many lifelong friendships as a result of this group. Playdates, stroller walks, moms night out, etc. My name is Jen and I have two girls, Allison (7) and Emma (4 months). We are so excited to meet you!

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 …