Do you love attending movies, plays, cultural events, etc.? Have you ever wanted to volunteer to walk for a charity or just walk for well-being? Have you ever wanted to learn to Salsa or take a fitness class to see what it would be like? In the summer, are you open to attending the numerous free festivals and concerts that our great city has to offer? What about a picnic in the park? Are you tired of sitting at home alone and/or attending events alone? And finally, are you open to meeting and ha …

Thank you for your interest in Sassy Mahogany Wives Foundation. Sassy Mahogany Wives Foundation is a sisterhood of wives who support, uplift and motivate each other, mentor underprivileged teen girls and give back to the community! We are in the beginning stages of birthing this vision and we would love for you to join our circle and grow with us. Meetups will include roundtable discussions, couples night, wives night out, spa events, group mentoring as well as several other volunteer events tha …

The mission of the United Way Young Leaders Society (YLS) is to promote and encourage the spirit of philanthropy and volunteerism among the young professionals of Chicagoland. Members of YLS are committed, compassionate and generous individuals who are dedicated to making a positive impact throughout our community around our issue areas of income, education and health. They GIVE, they ADVOCATE, they VOLUNTEER and they share a common desire to LIVE UNITED.

This is a group of actual heroes that meet twice a week to change the world. We have been meeting since 2000 to find ways to be modern day superheroes by funding retired CIA, NSA, KGB, Mi6, Delta Force (SFOD-D) and Interpol operatives to work with the FBI to stop Extreme Human Rights Abusers. If you care about human rights abuse and the United Nation's 37 Rights of Children and would like to have a direct hand in stopping badguys please join us!! We need more local heroes to join our group!

We are a social and service organization for young professionals and students dedicated to the principles of Rotary. We offer a wide range of activities, from involvement in the local community with different social projects to fun social events and professional development events. Please also feel free to join our facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/51002020342/ and check our our webpage (currently being updated) at http://www.rotaractchicago.org We have done international service …

To do prairie conservation work at the Old Plank Road Trail To push for alternative energy in Matteson To support native prairie plants in Matteson gardens To watch for spread of aggressive non-native weeds in Matteson natural areas To support any other needed community efforts in Matteson

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 …

Inspired by DataKind's DataDive 2012. We offer regular meeting space and opportunities for ongoing collaboration of non-profit data partners and data enthusiasts to explore and gain insights from interesting data sets for the greater good.

SISTERS is a group of girlfriends (that just so happen to be moms) from all different backgrounds, races and cultures that know how to relax, kick back and have a good time, while creating lasting memories. We are here to give each other strength, empower and inspire one another to be our best and live our best lives now! So, if you are looking to have a great time this summer and create a real, solid and lasting friendship we would love to meet you. The meet up was created as fun way for moms t …

SSS is an energetic group of fun, self-aware women and men aged approximately 25-40 from Chicago and the Suburbs who love life, enjoy meeting and connecting with people and embrace personal growth. Our group mission is to create a community of young, energetic minds for fun, friendship, travel, sports, volunteering, learning and adventure. Please note: this is not a "dating" group, though many amazing and powerful connections have been made through our community - girl friendships, guy friendsh …

LIVE CHATROOM too! Join us for savory silver screen classics! Whether it's Blockbuster films, Indies, Documentaries, or Classics... COME JOIN US as we tour the city & suburbs visiting different theaters as we watch great flicks and dine out! Participate in theater going experiences of all kinds..IMAX, drive-ins, home theater, cinemas--as well as live theater from time-to-time. PROMOTERS: for free screenings, please email information to: playfulwithyou33@yahoo.com instead of contact organizer. We …

Come join us as we Get Together to Get Away from our everyday! This group is specifically designed for ladies in who live in the NWI area.  The goal of the group is to meet new friends, network, try new and fun places and participate in a multitude of activities. Example of activities are things like comedy shows, movie nights, festivals, socializing dinners, book clubs, wine tasting, exercise, spa day, Bunco or whatever else we all think of meetups! There is something for everyone! I would love …

Meet friendly Chihuahuas and Chihuahua Parents near you! This group is for Chihuahua lovers who want to socialize their Chihuahuas for play, for fun and learn more about keeping them healthy, trained and well cared for.  All shapes, sizes and breeds of Chihuahuas are welcome! We play, we learn, discuss behavioral issues, socialization, training, nutrition and also help with animal rescue efforts. We gladly assist and support doggies in need of rescue and/or adoption. We meet twice a month in …

Welcome to The Original Chicago English Bulldog Meetup Group where awesome bulldogs and their Moms and Dads unite to share their love and interest in this great breed! At over 1,900 members that literally circle the globe, we are the largest and one of the oldest English Bulldog Meetup Groups in the US and within the worldwide Meetup network. Our knowledgable members interact through our Message Board sharing wonderful stories and valuable health and behavioral information about owning and carin …

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 …

This group is for learning, teaching and sharing ideas about disaster preparedness, be it natural or man made. With an extremely shaky economy, depletion of our natural resources and a myriad of other exposures that may interfere with our current way of life, skills such as food & water storage, sanitation, security, self defense, shelter, etc. will have tremendous value. To this end, we hold informational seminars, coordinate group buys, a book club, attend and sponsor workshops. The group is t …

Meet others who are interested in drawing or painting the figure. We'll try to host a variety of figure drawing sessions, including different venues, different times, and different types of modeling. We now seem to have 3 different groups that are working out. All are on Saturdays currently. We need to try some weekday evenings next, probably Wednesday or Thursday. I'm thinking of trying something new... "do it yourself" hosting. Basically anyone who has any space they can offer, even if it can …

Chic Mesdames, sophisticated ladies who's motto is " Keep your Heels, Head & Standards High"! Now, listen up ladies we are not just your average ladies, we understand how important it is for you to have time just to let go and have fun or as we say it, "Carpe Diem" seizing the day but when we do it ladies we do it with a little class and a little sassiness! Our goal is to build a group of ladies who understand the value of being a philanthropist, who can encourage and uplift one another (be that …

Always remember you have within you the strength and the passion to reach for the stars and change the world. -Harriet Tubman This group was started to create the opportunity for those interested in assisting underserved communities and embracing humanity. This group is primarily for the following: those seeking to make Chicago and the world a better place to live; individuals who have discovered their life's purpose involves helping others; everyone who enjoys teamwork; problem solvers; peopl …

LIVE CHAT too! Meet People Interested in Dining Out & Social Events. Break bread with fellow foodies, visit interesting venues--theater events, movies, bars/dance clubs, karaoke, comedy shows, bowling, musical & theatrical productions, sight seeing/architectural tours, etc. Learn to create new meals and desserts when we offer our Cooking Classes! Discover new restaurants, enjoy delicious meals and make satisfying conversation with friendly dinner companions. It's a big dinner table and all are w …

LIVE CHAT too!  Come to one of our frequent fun events and meet other like-minded, active, professional Chicagoland people (30 and up). Join us for different activities each month .... dining at trendy and fun places around the city and suburbs, wine and margarita-tastings, festivals, theater and art gallery openings, volunteer and charity events, lessons (dancing, sailing, cooking, etc.), going out dancing, hiking/photography group. Possibly some weekend trips. Just send more suggestions when y …

Mission Statement: Charity4LIFE’s mission is to provide resources to rehabilitate street kids worldwide. We encourage humanitarian efforts and provide social advocacy through weekend warrior activism. Who is “The Street Kid”? On the Street: Children on the street earn their living or beg for money on the street and return home at night. They maintain contact with their families. Oftentimes they are inadequately protected, supervised or directed by responsible adults. Of the Street: Children …

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 …

Mobile Monday is the world’s largest mobile industry community with chapters in over 80 cities worldwide. Mobile Monday Chicago relaunched in 2009 and since has grown into one of Chicago's biggest technology networking organizations. We are a volunteer-led, grassroots trade organization and affiliated with other Mobile Monday chapters around the USA through Mobile Monday America. http://www.momochicago.org/

Whether you’re looking for a position, just starting out, or already on a career track, Young Professionals of Chicago can give you the tools to create and enhance a valuable network while providing informative and fun events to attend! Learn: Young Professionals of Chicago offers a full roster of educational and useful events to answer questions relevant to your life now. Our monthly members only Read Between the Wines events pair a professional book club with a fun atmosphere. Looking to be a …

A group that enjoys going out and trying new things in the evening and the afternoons Looking for people that like to leave the house. A place to meet new friends and increase your social networking. People who like food,chocolate,wine lovers,sweets,themes partys,and much more singles and couples welcome We need organizers,volunteers, joint ventures

Sail Chicago is a community sailing program that has been offering affordable sailing instruction, recreational sailing opportunities, racing, and social events for member adults for more than fifty years. Our all volunteer organization owns and operates our own fleet of sailboats in four Chicago harbors on Lake Michigan.

Breathe Meditate Live Chicago! Breathe Meditate Live, Chicago offers free 1 hr Meditation from the Art 'of Living that help combat stress arising in everyday life. The session aims at bringing a smile to every face. By emphasizing the power of breath in creating a stable mind, body and spirit; the free session (as part of the meet up) is open to people of all ages, faiths, ethnicity and background who wish to inculcate a healthy lifestyle and be more productive. Inspired by the self awareness wo …