Hi fellow introverts. Please read guidelines below, before joining this group. (Thank you) We schedule most of our meetups in Lake County, but since we've been getting more members from all over the place, we've been scheduling more meetups in Chicago, Cook County suburbs, and a few north of the border in Wisconsin, or a bit West in McHenry County, just to give you an idea of locations. For those of us who are introverts/loners and/or "live inside" our heads, making new friends can be more of a …

Creatively Caring provides opportunities for families to get involved in hands-on community service projects that help people, animals, and the environment.  Families with children of all ages are encouraged to participate in our projects.  By taking an active part in community service, our youth develop self-confidence and cultivate a greater sense of responsibility, tolerance and empathy for others.  When we plant these values as seeds in our children, they grow with our children and eventuall …

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 …

The IMA is comprised of mycologists and laypeople from all walks of life who share a common interest in the study of mushrooms. Individual members often have specific areas of interest and expertise, including mushroom foraging, taxonomy, cultivation, mycoremediation, mycorrhizas, medical mycology, yeasts, lichens, food spoilage, fermented foods, plant diseases, symbioses with animals, and edible, poisonous, and entheogenic fungi. If you are new to mushrooming, joining a mushroom club will give …

This group is for people wanting to play Mah Jong *.  If you already know the game, or would like to learn and are looking for a not-too-competitive group athay plays in a friendly, social environment, then this is the group for you! (* Mah Jong, Mahjong, Mahjongg, Mah Jongg)

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 …

This group is for anyone in Chicago or the suburbs interested in Graphic Design, Freelance Design and Graphic Design Students. We want to get together monthly with other design creatives and exchange ideas and tips on the latest design trends, products, client needs, tricks of the trade, and anything else that involves graphic design in a casual environment. We welcome all levels and areas of experience and expertise.

Feel Good-Giving Back Volunteer Group is a group of volunteers that assist in preparing & prepping supplies for community service events for families with children. We work directly with Creatively Caring.org, a local non-profit whose mission is to provide opportunities for families to get involved in hands-on community service projects that help people, animals, and the environment. We will also work with other organizations such as Adults with Disabilities, Animal Shelters, Senior Homes, Chil …

Calling all women of Northbrook (& nearby)! I'm hoping this group helps to create a strong, close-knit community of women in the Northbrook area. I'd like to help connect women in the area and build new friendships. I'd also like us to capitalize on our collective experiences, wisdom and passions. For what purpose? To cover the spectrum: From light-hearted, fun social gatherings (game nights, movie nights, wining, dining, comedy shows, musicals, etc.), to more adventurous activities that we've a …

Whether you are just sticking your toe into the waters of astrology, or have been reading and studying (and swimming in) the vast ocean of astrology for years... Whether you know Venus from Mars (and we hope you do!), or how the Cardinal Cross has affected world events and politics... If you want to meet others of a like mind, others who are both curious and knowledgeable about the workings of our planets as they influence us down on earth... AND If you live in the Chicagoland area, this is the …

The purpose of this Meetup is to provide an opportunity for singles to mingle in a friendly environment. There is Live Ballroom Dancing with Brian Patti Orchestra, excellent cuisine, cash bar, and ample of free Parking, every Thursday night from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Admission: $5.00. There is a Singles Dance Party with DJ Fresko and DJ Extasi every Sunday night from 7 p.m. - 4 a.m. Admission: $5.00. The purchase of any drink gives you a plate to enjoy the free grand buffet. For more info call …

Best Friends Pet Care has started this group to give our camp parents and their furry kids a safe environment to play and make new friends. We offer dog camp during the week and on Saturdays for the dogs to play without their parents! Our goal with this meetup is to give more dog parents a fun and safe place to meet other social dogs and their families in the area. You do not need to be a member of our camp program to join the meetup.

This group is for anyone interested in taking environmental action in Buffalo Grove, IL. We participate in different activities such as adopt-a-spot clean-up, the Green Fair, and planning other events.

Who ever said not to mix business with pleasure?! We are a group of lively young professionals (under 40) located on Chicago's North Shore that want to truly build relationships with our community. If you're tired of the same old 'sit and exchange business cards' networking events, why not try our group? Have a family to tend to after work? No worries, we have family-friendly events too! We are the NEW way to network... INFUSEd with our spirit, our knowledge, our drive, and our passion to see th …

JOOLATTC provides a safe and friendly environment. We welcome players of all ages and skill levels for lessons as well as open-play sessions. Then with regular play, players can get in shape and have a social network. In our club you can easily meet people who like to play table tennis game and make friendship. Also, the club’s organic bar offers juices from wheatgrass, fresh fruits and vegetables. It is a part of a healthy lifestyle which helps prevent diseases. The organic juices help to keep …

Spiritual Nourishment is here to support you in ‘digesting’ the aspects of your life where you may feel limitation, pain or sluggishness. In skillfully digesting, your attention and energy is transformed AND directed toward what truly nourishes your innate essence of Love, Aliveness and Joy ( that we all do have within!) Join us if you are willing to be, act on and become (more) the transformation you want to to see in our world. In this place of Spiritual Nourishment, we embody and share an ess …

You can’t fake inner beauty. But some salons are better than others at bringing it to the surface. You’ll know this the moment you walk in the door at B Beautiful Salon & Spa in Highland Park. You are immediately immersed in an environment of modern elegance. And that’s just the beginning. Located in the prestigious heart of Highland Park on Central Avenue, B Beautiful lives up to its name as a luxury salon. Pampering? Of course. But what sets B Beautiful apart is its stylists’ unique gift of en …

Yoga & Ayurveda – ancient Vedic sister sciences together, the way to Self-Healing and Self-Realization. Healing workshops with Ayurveda,  Yoga classes,   Meditations,  Ayurvedic cooking classes,  Ayurvedic wellness consultations. Truly Relaxing Environment at the House of Ayurveda, every Class is very special - fusion of Mind & Body, not just Athletics. Find more about North Shore Yoga Ayurveda at www.ayurvedichouse.com

We are a group of busy people with busy lives, but come together once a week and get our sweat on to some awesome workouts. We encourage, support, and motivate each other to live healthy and fulfilling lives!

If you're more of an introvert, and also identify as LGBT, then maybe this is the group for you. This group has gone through some changes, so you will see "old meetups/former members" still listed from last year when it was a different version. We hope to make this the last and final version of the group! The previous group we tried to create just didn't quite "fit" us, and we realized that we needed to gear this group more towards introverts, but LGBT introverts. Please keep in mind... This is …

This group is dedicated to creating nurturing environment for self-growth and development for people who are interested in ancient knowledge of magick art and/or already uncovered their gifts of being extra-intuitive and extra-sensitive.

This is a group for anyone interested in decreasing workplace injuries and illness. Employers and employees are welcome. We want to put safety at the forefront for our employees and give them the opportunity to put an emphasis on safety at work. We will be building awareness of the resources, programs, products, and tools available to maintain a saver work environment.

Engage with other women entrepreneurs in the Chicago Area! Created by Count Me In for Women’s Economic Independence to bring together established women business owners, M3 Meetups support post-startup entrepreneurs to grow their businesses to the next level. Count Me In for Women’s Economic Independence is the leading national not-for-profit provider of resources, business education and community support for women entrepreneurs seeking to grow micro businesses to million dollar enterprises. Coun …

The Evanston Parents Meetup is for, you guessed it, parents in Evanston with kids from birth - 18 years of age. Some events will be free for everyone, some will have sliding-scale fees, and others will have set fees.  Some events will be for you on your own, for you with your kids, even some just for the kids!  You should join this group if you are interested in meeting other parents and spending time with your children learning new things and being active.