This is a group for small business owners and entrepreneurs in the Southwest Chicago area. All skill levels are welcome. This group was started to help bring together stakeholders who want to see commercial, industrial and residential revitalization in Southwest Chicago. This group is sponsored in part by Greater Southwest Development Corporation, a Chicago-based nonprofit that focuses on developing key business areas, creating new jobs, and strengthening the local housing market in Southwest Ch …

The Nomad Ski club is a Chicago-area not for profit skiing, snowboarding, and social club, established in 1961. The club is composed of over 200 members dedicated to offering the most economical and hassle free ski/snowboard trips for our members during the winter and we offer a year-round schedule of activities to keep us active. Annual favorites include a camping/biking trip, concerts, dancing, and music in the park picnics. Each year we organize an extensive bicycling schedule that our member …

BEFORE YOU JOIN THIS GROUP you are to read and agree to the following terms and conditions. By being a part of this network you publicly acknowledge that you understand and completely agree to the following: 1. This is an online social network which meets periodically in person. This Meetup group is not a substitute for competent, professional climbing instruction from an American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) certified instructor. If you are looking for a qualified rock climbing instruct …

This is a group for people that desire to have an active role in preventing youth violence in Chicago. Through the cooperation and collaboration of Chicago communities, this group plans to gather parents, youth, teachers, law enforcement, businesses and other community members together to create preventative strategies to keep Chicago youth safe.

Do you live in Chicago's South Suburbs? Are you in a LGBT longterm relationship? Do you feel disconnected from the LGBT community which mainly focuses on areas on the Northside of Chicago? We are looking for other LGBT couples including families to come together to meet other LGBT couples and families in the South Suburbs of Chicago to share experiences and make new friends in our area.

Feed the passion of paintball, free the gunfighter in you. This is the home of the CHICAGO GUNFIGHTERS. We will be organizing get togethers for open play sessions at various fields, as well as private events. All players are welcome regardless of sKILL levels. Meet and network with other players in your area. Post and sell your old gear. Note: paintball is an inherently dangerous activity, and Chicago Gunfighters assumes no liability for injuries obtained during your participation.

Mothers and Company is a group of moms offering friendship and support. We schedule interactive playgroups and events, giving moms and kids a wide variety of opportunities to socialize. Membership is open to anyone in Chicagoland, though we focus most of our activities in the following areas: Beverly, Mt. Greenwood, Evergreen Park, Alsip, Oak Lawn and Chicago Ridge. Playgroups are typically geared for kids 6 and under. We hope you'll join us, and we look forward to meeting you!

This group will network with other people who do Reiki, or are interested in exploring Reiki, and reside on the south side of Chicago (of course, you are welcome wherever you live). We will also host reiki shares and share reiki resources with one another. In addition, we will explore ways to increase the visibility of Reiki on the south side of Chicago and those communities where access to alternative healing is limited.

We're a group of Doctor Who fans who like to get together and meet, hang out, and watch episodes. We're currently in the midst of revamping/getting the group back up and running, and would love to have you join us. We're focusing specifically on people in the city of Chicago, and are planning events throughout the city. Nothing against the surburbs, but most of us live in the city, and quite honestly, rely on public transit to get around. We are starting to branch out and create some suburban ev …

WHO WE ARE: This site was intended to create more awareness of hula hoopers, poi, fire performers, etc in Chicago and suburbs. EXPERIENCE: You don't have to have any experience in hooping or poi to be a member-even if you are just curious, please join! We can help answer your questions and ease you into whatever your interests are. This group has varied skill sets and abilities which means we learn from each other. MEMBERSHIP: Membership and participation is free and donations of even a coup …

I attended the 2010 Cycle World, International Motorcycle Show in Rosemont. While I was there, I noticed there was an area called Women's Center. It was a show feature designed specifically for women riders. I thought, "finally, a place where I can get some answers!" The expert female motorcyclists from Women's Motorcycling Foundation (WMF) were very knowledgeable. I tried on riding gear that actually fit! I asked so many questions regarding riding gear, size and fit of various motorcycles, moto …

The Chicago Trading Group is a virtual monthly Meetup of traders from all around the world engaged in trading stocks, futures and Forex markets. The purpose of this group is to provide a forum to discuss the challenges and offer strategies and solutions for traders about making conscious decisions in the markets. Successful trading comes from conscious choices related to finding trading opportunities, money management and risk assessment.  Each meeting we tackle a topic related to the conscious …

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- …

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

This group is designed for Connected Investors in and around the Chicago, IL area.  Enjoy a real estate investor networking group focused on connecting you with the local people & resources you need to take your life to the next level.  This Meetup group is focused around doing deals.  No educational products are being sold, but we may give you a few for free. Looking for an investment property to purchase? Join our group.  Want to connect with local real estate millionaires? Make it to your mee …

I would like to invite people of all races or gender that enjoy motorcycle riding in the south Chicago area close to Midway airport that support safe riding (wears a helmet and safety clothing) that are interested on getting together for rides on the weekends and sometimes on week days also. I have been riding off road bikes for many years (motocross) and recently sold all my equipment and got a new bike 2008 KW Vulcan 900cc. classic. and found out that many of the rider clubs are involved in dr …

Hello everyone! 大家好 This is the second iteration of Chicago Chinese meetup. We are a group focused on uniting people who are interested in China and Chinese culture overall.

Heart & Sole Dance Foundation is a not- for- profit 501 (c) (3) arts-education organization, formed in 2012, to provide a unique opportunity to build positive change in our local community. Our main focus is reaching children in the Southern Cook and North Eastern Will Counties with the in-school social development program, Dancing Classrooms of Southern Chicago. This program works with 5th & 8th graders to build social awareness, confidence and self-esteem in children through the practice of so …

Chicago Intercultural and Interracial Explorers is a new meetup that brings people together who are interested in cross-cultural, ethnic, or racial relations and relationships. Our gatherings offer a mixture of events and open discussion on the experiences, issues, benefits and challenges of those in the mixed couples dating scene. In the process, we hope to foster a dynamic cross-cultural exchange.  If you’ve been looking for great conversations with creative, diverse people and a blend of inte …

This group meets regularly to study the Bible in the western suburbs of Chicago. Those of us who decided to start this group don't have any belief or creed to defend other than the Bible. It is our belief that through the Bible and Jesus Christ we have been given "the words of eternal life" (John 6:68). Each time we meet, It will be our goal to carefully study these words as the Bereans did in Acts 17:11 who, "examined the Scriptures daily to see whether these things were so." We hope to "test o …

Lock and Key Events are the new, interactive and FUN way to network, meet your match, make new friends....or just to have a great time! Be sure to get on our email list so we can notify you of the next party in Chicago! How It Works Every woman gets a Lock. Every man gets a Key. Your goal is to match the right key with the right padlock. Every time you unlock you get a ticket that enters you into the drawing to win great prizes from our party sponsors. Prizes such as cold hard cash, hotel stays, …

A group dedicated to the wine lovers of the Chicago West Suburbs. We are mothers, fathers, sons & daughters, writers, teachers, bartenders & accountants. We. Love. Wine. Paso Robles, Sonoma, Williamette. We crave it, sip it, chug it, love, love, love it! And now we have a group, a wine lovers not-so-anonymous, don't hide your passion for the grape-celebrate it!

¡Hola bailarines! Welcome to Sultry Salsa, your best source of information for sizzling Latin dance lessons and information about the hottest Latin nightclubs in Chicago & the Chicago Suburbs. Sultry Salsa! ¡Salsa es Vida! We organize and promote Latin dancing events, primarily nightclub Salsa nights, throughout Chicago and the Midwest. In addition, we conduct lessons in Salsa, Bachata and Cha Cha and other Latin dances in various locations, including dance studios and nightclubs, in …

We are a group of people that want to meet other people who own & love Puggles. This is a fairly new breed of dog that is half pug and half beagle. We also are Puggle owners that want our Puggles to meet other Puggles and play and have a Barking Great time! The Meetups will take place in both Chicago/Suburbs (Tammy & Puggle Ariel) & Chicago (Marilyn & Sandy the Wonder Dog) & The Suburbs (Lori)

The Berwyn Gaming Group represents a small portion of the roleplaying community in the greater Chicago area. We are players and DMs from all walks of life, representing decades of experience through at least four incarnations of the D&D system. Anyone with the desire to play or run a campaign is welcome! Quick Questions and Answers What does theThe Berwyn Gaming Group Meetup offer? -We offer a safe, supervised environment to experience D&D (or any roleplaying system). The Meetup Organizer and …

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 (>'')>

We are the local chapter of American Singles Golf Association (ASGA) and we hope to use this as a way to both draw in new unmarried members and also to help communicate with current members.  If you would like more information on our chapter please visit us:http://www.ASGAChicago.org  or call 1-888-golfmate to join the club. Annual membership dues entitle you to join all local and national events. Meetup members can attend 1 local golf event before joining. The National ASGA organization plans e …

The Little Black Dress Club is the premier women’s social network specializing in adventure, sophistication and friendship! Our diverse membership includes women who share a common spirit and a taste for the finer things in life! We enjoy activities such as themed dinner parties, casual happy hours, fashion shows, adventure and beach vacations, and celebrity book signings. We boast a penchant for “out-of-the-box” ideas and our generous contributions to charity. Our members are recognized for the …