We are a group of new moms who chose to have our children a little later than some* focused on college/careers first, fell in love, got married & our lives changed completely (a lot of us have moved here from another state too)! Most of us are now SAHMs (or working Part-time) and even though it has been an adjustment from our former lives, we love it! Because everyone's participation greatly affects the success of the group, we ask that you be an active member. Everyone needs to give their input …

We are a group of fun-loving gay professional women of all ages and races. We primarily focus on organizing women-only events outside bars and non-traditional gay & lesbian venues. If you are not into bars or clubs, new to Chicago, disappointed with online personal sites, feeling too "straight" for the glbt community and/or seeking real women who can hold a conversation, this is a place to start. Our members' age distribution is as follows: Under 25: 2.1% 26 - 35: 22.9% 36 - 45: 33.3% 46 - 55: 2 …

Since 1919, The Illinois Federation of Business Women's Club (IFBPWC) has been empowering working women to achieve their full potential through advocacy, education, and information. The Downtown Chicago IFBWC Chapter formed in the Fall of 2007. We are an all-volunteer, membership-based organization, comprised of professional women of all ages and professions. We meet in downtown Chicago for monthly for brown bag lunches and occasional after-work events Meeting topics are focused on issues impact …

Don't believe all the hype you hear from the talking heads on the T.V. It's not all doom and gloom, there are areas all over the country that are still appreciating. Besides, an educated investor knows how to make money if the market is going up, down, or sideways. It all comes down to being educated. When former Fed. Chairman Alan Greenspan was asked what he thought the difference was between the wealthy and the middle class, his answer was very simple, "The right education!" and he wasn't talk …

Our ladies-only book club started year ten together in Oct, 2012.  That is > 100 book shared.  Meetings are filled with lively conversation and fun related to the book themes. At every meeting, we tie in food or an activity. We usually meet on the far northwest side of Chicago (near Devon & Central in the neighborhood of Edgebrook). Public transportation is excellent.  Members are all ages and stages of life, from college to retirement.  We are also on facebook as a private group. Many meeting …

The College of Complexes is a weekly free speech forum on social issues and current events, which meets every Saturday evening at 8:00 PM at the Lincoln Restaurant, 4008 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago. A guest speaker makes a presentation on a topic, such as a solution to one of the world's problems, followed by questions from the audience, and then a rebuttal/remarks period in which all in attendance can speak for 5 minutes at the podium. The only rule is that we listen to only "One Fool at a Time. …

Toastmasters is a place where you develop and grow - both personally and professionally. You join a community of learners, and in Toastmasters meetings we learn by doing. Whether you're an executive or a stay-at-home parent, a college student or a retiree, you will improve yourself; building skills to express yourself in a variety of situations. You'll open up a world of new possibilities: giving better work presentations; leading meetings - and participating in them - more confidently; speaking …

Want to join FUN events, try NEW things, and make new FRIENDS? Yes? Then join us! We're always doing something fun and exciting in Madison and beyond! We also host social events to create great friendships along the way. Our members are friendly, laid back and very social, ranging from college aged to retired and are just the right amount of crazy! Our membership is a diverse mix of singles and couples, interests, and occupations. We all have one important thing in common, we love to have FUN! Y …

Established in 1932, the Port Washington Club meets monthly and hosts two annual events-our Plant Sale in May and a local Garden Walk in July. Members also participate in a variety of community projects, such as planting and maintaining public gardens in our community and buying gardening books each year for the Niederkorn Library. We've established a fund to buy trees for Port Washington parks, and we've worked with the local chapter of Habitat for Humanity. Every year, we honor noteworthy g …

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 …

Southeast Wisconsin Polyamory is a group for all those wishing to explore, learn about, and better understand responsible non-monogamy in all its forms. Whether it is polyamory, polyfidelity, open marriage or multiple relationships, this is space where you are welcome to speak honestly and be heard respectfully. Our group is a resource and support structure for those who have questions, curiosities or concerns regarding responsible, non-monogamous relationship(s) in a mainstream culture which i …

MEET ME AT THE MOVIES is a monthly screening of a classic Hollywood film, sponsored by the Prairie District Neighborhood Alliance, a non-profit community organization based in the South Loop area of Chicago. Screenings take place in the beautiful recital hall at the Sherwood Community Music School at 1312 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, with a suggested donation of $5.00 at the door. Proceeds go toward a scholarship program for students at Sherwood.  We would like to connect with movie lovers all over …

Inspired by the crazy group on How I Met Your Mother... We’re a fun, rowdy bunch… Think... that big, random group of crazy friends in college that always had the best stories. We're 25-40 mostly, men & women, gay, straight, single, coupled… as long as you can hold your own at a Karaoke bar, tell a good dirty joke or pull the crazy answer to that final trivia question out of your a**, you’ll fit right in. I have a feeling you'll enjoy Bros & Chicks if... You find the only word in the Urban Dicti …

Are you WAY past the bar scene and looking to make some quality friends your own age while exploring some great venues?! Let's explore the neighborhoods, restaurants, pubs, BYOB's, festivals, theatre, coffee shops, brunches, bands and all that the Northside of the city has to offer! I am a professional living in Lincoln Square and I would like to meet other professionals who are social, friendly and down to earth... like I am! :) Please be a college educated professional in your 30's or 40's...s …

Do you ever wonder about...? How this object connects to that? What lies beyond the obvious, not satisfied with what has been explained? Why tinkering today with Lego blocks, digital games, or a sketch pad and pen might help you create a new design or solution tomorrow? How you can break a code in this case, but not according to that.things on purpose - and then see if you can fix them? What is *behind* the content on this page, and how it got there, and what makes to speak to and through the a …

ASPiE is a group for college students with ASD! We are looking for new members, which is why we started this meetup group. Please join us -- we would love to meet you! ASPiE is a peer support group geared toward college students with ASD. The group includes all students from colleges and universities in the Chicago area. Those who attend will have opportunities to meet students with similar interests, discuss college life in a supportive environment, hear about topics of interest (relationships, …

Support 100% Paid Internships The Paid Internship Meetup Group was inspired by a movie short made by an Iowa college student. "Is Your Dream Unpaid Internship Illegal" asks college students to examine if their dream unpaid internship is illegal. The mission of Paid Internships Meetup Group is to rally interns together and educate them about unpaid internships that are illegal. Additionally, Paid Internships Meetup Group will connect, engage and share resources to each and every member on how th …

Do you want to improve your communications or leadership skills? If so, Toastmasters may be just what you need. And if you live or work near Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates, Rolling Meadows, Palatine, or Arlington Heights, Toastmasters Plus could be just the place for you. Bring your coffee, though, because at Toastmasters Plus we rise and shine. Our meetings begin at 7:15 a.m. and finish by 8:45 a.m. sharp on the first and third Mondays of every month. We meet at Harper College in Palatine, in Room …

Diversity – Diversity – Diversity! Live Love Laugh is loosely based upon a theme from the Expressions by Teuwanda novel series. It is purposeful life event(s) that that brings joy, contentment, and happiness. Our meetups vary, and may include or be anything -- a Yahtzee party, a meetup for a road trip across the USA, a walk at a local park, a college or professional sports event, dancing, attending a ballet, bowling, horseback riding, a drive to a scenic area for lunch, pizza party, a day at an …

Hmm.. Child of the 80s Book Club.  What does that mean?!  Do we have Judd Nelson over for poetry readings?  Is it necessary to wear black spangly bracelets and quote Madonna?  Do we choose to read the biographies of John Hughes and Joy Division? No! "Child of the 80s" is more a time frame state-of-mind. In other words a) you want to read great books that open you up to new ideas/literature/feelings/art; b) you enjoy diverse people; c) you are somewhere between post-college and Medicare (although …

This group is for women from 21-30 who love to read (especially love stories) .After graduating college and entering the real world it can be hard to find where you fit in. This is the perfect place to meet new people, have fun, drink wine, and indulge in steamy romance novels. We will meet every month to every 2 weeks over a glass of wine to discuss the novel and just do some "girl talk".

This is a study group and support group for people preparing to take the GRE. We will meet and collaboratively determine the format of the group. There is no cost.  However, $2 donations are appreciated to help keep the group open.  This group is NOT a ploy to get you to pay for classes, study materials, or anything else.  It really is free.  The idea is, we will support each other in committing to a regular study schedule, in order to achieve the best possible scores.  We will share knowledge …

Corvid College is an experimental collective of teachers and students who offer classes to the public. Our title comes from a family of birds that is social, non-hierarchical, and intelligent in nature; these qualities guide our efforts. The college runs on anarchic, decentralized, voluntary, self-managed, and horizontal principles, and we provide an open-ended framework for a non-hierarchical, informal, yet still academically rigorous class structure. Corvid College emerged in Boston in 2009, w …

This is a group for former NCAA football players who want to discuss ways to deal with the unique issue that result from playing college football. The various physical, mental, and emotional challenges that result from playing years of contact football are now well documented. While current and former NFL players have access to support and treatment provided by the NFL, college players dealing with some of the exact same issues don't have the support of the NCAA. The idea is that this group can …

Shimer College encourages dynamic and friendly conversation. Our favorite topics include: 'What is society? What is love? What does it mean to be human? What is our relationship with past and future generations? What is our responsibility to each other? What is the meaning of life?' We will be hosting events around Chicago to provide a format for open discussion.

Remember those college and post-college days when you always seemed to be surrounded by friends? What happened to that? Friends with Kids is a group for adults who are looking for friends ... and we all happen to be parents (including parents-to-be, adoptive parents, and foster parents). Sometimes we bring the kids along, sometimes we leave them behind for an all-adult evening. We're creating an in-person community dedicated to being there for one another and talking about real stuff (not just t …

This group is for college graduates in the Chicago area who would like to get together and job search with new friends in their age range. We will get together at suggested coffee shops around the city of Chicago. It's a fantastic opportunity to network socially and professionally while bouncing ideas off each other regarding your job search. All suggestions on when and where to meet are welcomed. Bring your laptop and be prepared to focus and get some serious job searching done. While events ar …

As we grow up in Chicago, our old friends seem to get married and move-on. All those wild times are now a distant memory. Yet sometimes we are still single, and need to do what singles do. Meet and mingle. Windy City here we come. Remember that time in college where you could find an army of friends to go to a party, bar or a even a roadtrip? Why do those times have to be the past? Why cant they be right now? We have the jobs, we have the income. Those times can be here again. This club is not o …