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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Assistive / Educational Technology training sessions [Please note that you need to sign up for each individual training session you are interested in.] I will be providing training and information sessions for parents, educators and all who are interested in how technology can help children with learning and participation. I have worked as an occupational therapist and assistive technology consultant for 24 years. There have been some very significant developments in the assistive technology …

This group is aimed to bring together Elgin and western suburbs runners for group runs, races and social gatherings. I am creating this group because all of the local running groups all seem to gather downtown Chicago, far away from Elgin. Runners of all experience levels and running types should join. I will organize group runs bi-weekly, more as demand increases.

COME AND LEARN TO ENJOY RUNNING WITHOUT SHOES! Previously considered by many as an "extreme sport", barefoot running (BFR) is now becoming recognized as a more healthful alternative to shod running. Many "joggers" are surprised to learn that BFR is both accessible to the non-elite and enjoyable by the non-masochist! Commonly asked questions about BFR: Q: Why would I want to run barefoot? A: Because you will learn to stop "jogging" (bouncing up & down) and start RUNNING, the smooth gait evolu …

Welcome to Connecters Networking! We are a group of FUN people that incorporate business networking with social networking! Our networking events are not your "run of the mill" sit down and listen to a spiel about someone's business. We put the networkers in a social atmosphere that creates a face to face meeting and everyone gets to know everyone as friends AND networkers! Why not be productive and have fun at the same time! We have a Partner's Page on our main web site that allows you to adver …

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 …

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.  …

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.

HOLA estudiantes and fellow gring@s who speak Spanish! One of our favorite events each semester is the night we go out for tacos. We have a great time and learn a lot about food and friends. There's a fun group of us who have been studying together and let's open our welcoming group of all-level speakers to make new Spanish speaking amig@s! Let's get together 2x a month at a different taquería in McHenry County. We'll start at our favorite Restaurante La Trinidad in Woodstock with handmade torti …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

Stay active, have fun, meet people. That's what the Willow Creek Sports leagues and meet-ups are all about. We have organized leagues where you commit for a season, and pick-up games or events where you can just show up. Stay tuned for a variety of football, volleyball, running, basketball, badminton, golf, and more. Tournaments, leadership training, and barbecues will happen too!

Group for women in the area interested in getting fit together. Whether it's running, walking, hiking, bicycling (although tougher in the winter months), meeting at a health club, etc. Just looking to create a small group who can share this common goal and help inspire and push each other to get and stay fit.  Ideal schedule will be around full time working women who's ideal times are before or after work. Please note- This is not a group for fitness professionals looking to sell services

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.

Ever hear the old cliche "Birds of a feather flock together"? Well here is a new one for you... "Friends that run together will stay fit forever". That's exactly what we believe so we created a group to help keep us together; not only to run together but also to build a team and strengthen our friendships with people who love to run as much as we do. Our Philosophy: To be a quality distance runner it takes more than distance training and unless you are the type of person who enjoys self tortur …