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 …

This group is for anyone interested in running- from beginners to marathoners. I am planning on teaching running form focuses from Chi Running each session. These form focuses will help you run faster and more efficiently with less risk of injury. The goal is to become lifelong runners because you love it so much.

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 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 …

4/27/13 - NEW LOCATION! In order to keep the fields rested, we're permanently moving locations to the Busse Woods entrance off of Golf effective 4/27/2013. See the map - HERE - for details. 3/19/13 - Weekday Games Back On! Due to daylight saving time restarting, Tuesday and Thursday games are back on. Weekend games are also still going on. Current Schedule Tuesday Pickup: 5 PM - Sundown (now, around 7:15 PM) Thursday Pickup: 5 PM - Sundown (now, around 7:15 PM) Saturday Pickup: 10 AM - around 1: …

If your looking to meet some local girls that are in their mid to late 20’s and 30’s that live near the Northwest suburbs (Aurora, Naperville, Oakbrook, Wheaton, Schaumburg, Addison, Lombard etc.) area to do some adventurous type of activities such as Indoor/Outdoor rock climbing, biking, hiking, bowling, indoor racing etc or just want to meet up after work for happy hour, catch a good movie, or comedy show or get together at someone’s place for wine and cheese and game night then this is the gr …

This group was started in the summer of 2009 by organizers who wanted to set up pickup softball games in the northwest suburbs in a variety of locations and formats. The group grew to over 200 people and weekly games were offered throughout the spring, summer, and fall. In the spring of 2013, they turned the reigns over to a local group who shares the same vision. Sports Monster has offered softball leagues and tournaments in Chicago for many years and runs the largest pickup soccer group in the …

Women living with the chronic pain of vulvodynia wil find support, encouragement, comradery, and information at our meetings. The meetings are run on the guidelines provided by the National Vulvodynia Association (see nva.org) and we meet in the Evanston/Skokie/Rogers Park area. I organize the group but the group's leadership and agendas are run by its members. I started organizing vulvodynia support groups because of the unmet need I see as a licensed clinical social worker in private practice. …

The Northwest Suburban Anxiety and Depression Support Group is open to anyone who has struggled with depression, anxiety, bi-polar and any other mood disorders.  This is an informational group for people looking to achieve recovery from their symptoms. I have personally struggled with depression my whole life.  I was diagnosed with bi polar in 2012.   My goal in running this group is to create an outlet for information and support in managing and achieving recovery for these illnesses which can …

Let's get together and organize free and/or affordable, high-energy playdates for our children several times a week at public play centers or outdoor playgrounds nearby. (In the winter / bad weather we can meet at Jump places or the McDonald's playcenter, and in the summer / good weather we could meet in various local playgrounds. Other ideas welcome.) Ideally, these meetings would: • Include at least 10 children between around the ages 2-5. • Be held for 2-3 hours at a time. • Be focused on hig …

We are an action- and fun-oriented group of 140+ members that has been around for 48 years and still going strong. Our membership enjoys skiing, snowboarding, and other adventurous activities. We also schedule regular events such as biking, golf, camping, sports events, picnics, and lots and lots of parties. We have a very full calendar year round. Club meetings are the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 pm at Champps Americana Sports Bar in Schaumburg. During summer months we meet fi …

Meet young adults between the ages of 21 and 40 who are interested in Professional Development, Community Service, and Having Fun, and Networking. Check out our website: http://www.elkgrovevillagejaycees.org The Jaycees teach leadership, personal, and professional development by running community service projects, socials, and local and national training events. With over 200,000 Jaycees worldwide, the Jaycees are the greatest young persons organization in the world. The Elk Grove Village Jaycee …

This group is for single men and women ages 25-50,  who are looking to meet new people/friends in the far western suburbs (Lisle, Glen Ellyn, Downers Grove, Woodridge, Naperville, Aurora, etc). Although we are movie buffs, we're open to meeting-up before or after films for appetizers and cocktails or to explore the nightlife in the area. Movies will be scheduled at different theaters throughout the western suburbs: 1st run, 2nd run, matinees, evenings, weekdays, weekends, and drive-in. We'll als …

What we don't know runs our life. Through family constellations we bring to awareness the hidden forces that run our lives. Who is this work for? - If you have a specific issue that is bothering you, you could benefit from this work. - If you are unclear, but have a sense that something could be better, clearer, you could benefit from this work. - If you are curious and would like to learn more about this phenomenological process of healing Though Family constellations have a very broad applicat …

Welcome! We are a group of 30-50 something professionals that enjoy after work Happy Hours/Dining throughout the Northwest Suburbs. This is a welcoming, fun group where ideas are shared, new friends are made and the vino is flowing! We do request you attend what you sign up for. If you cannot attend, please send us an email at least 24hrs before the event. That is most appreciated. 3 no-shows and you may be removed from the group at our discresion. It takes a lot of planning to create these even …

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. …

I am a mom with a 3.5 year old daughter and a 9 month old. When I moved to Thornwood, I quickly realized that it was hard to meet others in the neighborhood when you have little kids.  After running the group for a year, I know I'm not the only one! Members of Thornwood Moms include moms that can actively participate in weekday playdates, neighborhood walks, moms only events and the online message board. Children range from newborns to roughly 3-4 years old (born in 2009 or beyond).  With a lim …

Welcome to The Girlfriends and Giggles Social Club of Chicago, or as we affectionally call ourselves, "The G & G". We are a fun, active and casual meetup group for women in the NW suburbs ages 25+. Whether you are single, married, partnered, widowed, divorced or separated we are looking to make new friends, have lots of fun in the process and hopefully are the right fit for you! We have a very high rate of returning members to our meetups and we pride ourselves on being a very fun, welcoming gro …

Are you on your personal spiritual journey? Would you like to explore, discover, learn about metaphysics, spirituality, alternative healing modalities and much more. Then the JOURNEY INWARD GROUP is for you!! Please join us on the 3rd Wednesday of each month for the Journey Inward Group. We meet here at Countryside either in room 6 or in Atherton Hall depending on the event.  Come explore with us!!!! Journey Inward Meetup Group is part of the CCUU (Countryside Church Unitarian Universalist) Stu …

Are you looking to meet some non-judgemental, kind, friendly and helpful homeschooling/unschooling families?  Are you looking for fun social outtings, or weekly playdates? Then this group may be for you. This secular homeschool group provides both unstructured and structured social activities, field trips and some group learning activities to families in the Wheaton area with children ranging in age from infant to 14. Our members live from Downers Grove and Lombard to Naperville and West Chicago …

Drum circle?  What is a drum circle? Its free style drumming in a low key, loving, peaceful, welcoming environment. NO DRUMMING EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY !!! The only prerequisite is to come and have fun. Join us on the 4th Saturday of each month from 7-9 p.m. in the sanctuary at Countryside for the Sacred Heartbeat Drum Circle. Please bring your drums, rattles, didgeridoo and other instruments to join in on the jam, if you don’t have your own we will have some limited hand percussion available to …

Hi guys. This is a (newer) group which is meant to be a meeting group for sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and comicbook fans, (of movies, books, artwork, etc) and creators in Lake County/McHenry Counties (for example, writers, artists, movie makers, etc, are welcome too!) since the only groups I've been able to find like that, all seem to be in Chicago. This group is going to work best for those with a more flexible weekend schedule since I plan on scheduling a meetup for this group on at least one Sat …

We are Wheeling's foremost organization for young people, age 21-40. The Wheeling Jaycees are committed to leadership development through community service. We run many community service, social and leadership development projects each year. We provide many opportunities for networking, professional development, community service and fun! Our dues are $60. Please visit www.wheelingjaycees.org to learn more. The Wheeling Jaycees are an affiliate organization of the Illinois Junior Chamber of Comm …

Are you awakening to your true self with the Aquarian Age? Are you excited about taking part in the great energetic shifts occurring now? Did you know that there are many like-minded, friendly souls right here in Lake County, Illinois? As Abraham-Hicks puts it, we are a group of spiritual beings experiencing the contrast of the human existence. This group is the place to meet other everyday, like-minded people interested in topics like: Meditation Spirituality (not religion) Angels, ascended Mas …

A group of RPGers who like to get together and game once or more a month.  It doesn't matter where you fall into the gaming collective; experienced gamer, new, just starting again after a long hiatus, or anything else. Currently we have one campaign running but looking to start more.  So if you live in or around the Grayslake area and are interested in RPGing and more join and start having fun.

Advance Dungeons & Dragons 2nd Edition. Looking for expierenced players who have played at some point any of the D&D editions. Looking for about 4-8 dedicated players for each session. Meetups will be scheduled usually Friday or Saturday evenings. Will like to run a session every week or 2 weeks. These sessions will last from anywhere between 3-5 hours. Character creation will be based on some house rules and the campaign itself will be original. Will include a lot of role playing/puzzles/combat …

Addressess: 1115 North Salem Drive Schaumburg, IL 60194 AND 2090 Larkin Avenue Elgin, IL 60123 Email: info@thegaminggoat.com Store Hours: Sunday     12PM - 8pm Monday     1PM - 8pm Tuesday     3PM - 9pm Wednesday       3PM - 9PM Thursday     3PM - 8PM Friday     3PM- 11PM Saturday     11:30AM -8PM The Gaming Goat is a full line gaming community with 2 convenient locations!  We are an industry leader in Magic the Gathering, Yu Gi Oh!, and Pokeman sealed and single singles products.  …

Note: In order to remain part of this group you are Requested RSVP, and Attend Parties on a fairly frequent basis in order to remain an active member... You can't find True Love without meeting... This is not a chat site to try and arrange Blind Unsafe dates... We give you a Very Safe, Comfortable, and Cozy Venue for Serious Relationship Minded Singles to Meet. So Support the Group & Yourselves by Attending the Parties... Parties will be around the Nw side of Chicago/O'hare area.. This Group is …