This is a group for kids, moms and/or families that are interested in living sustainably in our environment and would like to get together with others for fun, play dates, hikes, community activities and environmental education and action

Not just for sales professionals, were here for leaders, founders, professionals and others who aren't necessarily sales managers but find yourself having to manage the "art". Selling for C's is a forum for instruction and discussion of effective, repeatable practices and measurements to help you grow your business using the award winning Path Sales Operating Environment.

Nerds at Heart goes Green! Whether you're a die-hard recycler, a conscious eater, interested in sustainable fuels, or someone who just wants to do a bit more for the environment, there's room for you at Green Nerds! Share ideas while mingling and having some good, clean fun playing board games and answering trivia questions for prizes!

We welcome all veg*ns (vegans/vegetarians) in the greater Chicago area (and in the entire Midwest) who would like to give or receive support in their choices, whether they are based on Health, Ethical, Environmental, or Spiritual reasons. It doesn't matter if you discovered health benefits of a Vegan Raw Food diet, or chose being vegetarian/vegan because of your Animal Rights stands, or because of any other reasons. The point is that you see an advantage of the plant-based diet and wish to share …

Welcome to the largest Green/Eco-living/Sustainability/Permaculture/Environmental meetup group in Chicago area! This group is for anyone who is concerned about the environment, supports the green movement and interested in eco-friendly living. The Green Movement, Eco-Living, Permaculture, Sustainability, Environmentalism, Nature Preservation, Green Living, Conservation of Natural Resources, Holistic Living, Ecology, being Environmentally friendly, Alternative energy, Recycling, Bio-fuel & other …

B.I.G. is a visionary gateway that offers support, education and networking  for smart women (and let's face it -we're all smart!)  Your first B.I.G. Meeting is FREE.  Once you've enjoyed your first meeting, we hope you find great value in becoming a member along with the rest of our women. Mission -- To create an environment where women empower each other toward their personal and professional goals and dreams. We currently host meetings in nearly 60 local communities throughout the country an …

The Nude Yoga Chicago Meetup is formed to allow members the opportunity to practice non-erotic, non-sexual yoga with certified yoga instructors and other yogis of like mind who enjoy the deeper connection with their Selves while practicing Yoga (Hatha, Kundalini, Vinyasa, Tantra), Reiki, Energetic and Holistic Healing and specialized workshops without the encumbrances of clothing. We are a community of beginning, intermediate, and advanced yogis that enjoy practicing Yoga Sans Clothes in a comf …

Registration for 2013-2014 School year is now closed. Please contact us in April, 2014 if you are interested in joining for the 2014-2015 school year. We do not take new applicants during the school year. Home School Village Enrichment HSVE is committed to providing Christian families with a high quality, low cost enrichment program that compliments the home schooling experience and provides a safe and nurturing environment for children and their families to grow in learning and fellowship with …

Adult Game Nights in Southern Wi is a group for people that like to play party games in an environment that allows us to be ourselves and relax. We like party games including: Jenga truth or dare, Dicecapades, Cards Against Humanity, Rummy, Munchkin, Dirty Minds, Fluxx, strip games, Scattergories, Kings, Clue, Charades, Pick up Sticks, Tumblin' Monkeys, etc. It is an environment where you can play games and have fun without having to worry about censoring yourself or being 'proper'. Bring any ga …

The Forum is a group for professional healers and non-professionals, committed to personal, mental and spiritual growth. The forum will provide a welcoming environment for learning and social interaction. Two continuing education credits for mental health counselors will be available for each session. Experienced and dynamic presenters will introduce innovative and effective paradigms and alternative strategies that will open your mind and enrich your knowledge base. These presentations will …

Wouldn’t it be great to live in an attractive, clean and orderly home where everyone got along and the food was good? Guess what? This is possible, probable and could be reasonably priced. It’s a modern update on the boarding house of days gone by. New Community Vision is developing the concept of professional homes, run by professional homemakers, to meet the need for housing that is flexible, affordable, and safe in environments that are emotionally healthy or at least not toxic. These princ …

Did you know your home could be making you sick? Discover how turning your home into a Wellness Home can create an environment that supports your health and happiness. We will do our best to provide a fun, relaxed environment that promises to be informative, educational and worthy of your valuable time.

Our toastmasters club believes that everyone has the desire and “what it takes” inside of them to be a confident and competent speaker. We know that public speaking can be challenging, and our #1 priority is to provide an environment that will support, encourage and provide the knowledge that will bring out the speaker inside of you. More... As a Bilingual Club we provide a venue to improve Spanish and English speaking skills in a supportive environment, that will foster self confidence and pers …

First Enjoy Life and everything else will follow. We believe if you are happy in your personal Life it will reflect in every other aspect of your Life. So come join us in exploring everything Milwaukee and the surrounding area has to offer. Who is this group for? …..everyone 40 and over, MARRIED, SINGLE, NOT-SO-SINGLE, DIVORCED, PARTNERED, COUPLES, ETC. All are welcome! What we have to offer is a positive environment where we will celebrate your success and prosperity. Our group activities may i …

Sports Monster FC provides fun, friendly, competitive and organized soccer to the Schaumburg, Itasca, Elk Grove Village, Naperville, Elgin, and Palatine areas. Whether you've been playing all your life, or you're a little rusty, we create an environment that gives everyone a chance to compete. In addition to pickup games and weekly tournaments, Sports Monster also offers leagues and clinics. For more information about our leagues, email Lynn: Lynn@sportsmonster.net. Or click here for more info a …

Join Chicago's Adult Hockey Revolution! Rat Hockey Chicago: We are the one stop solution for adult hockey players. Be sure to click JOIN on the right. Search, post, RSVP and/or discuss pickup hockey sessions in the Chicago area.  Pick from hundreds of sessions, including members-only, private and public sessions!  All types of hockey can be found, including ice hockey, roller/inline, pond/outdoor, and more.   Click here to join now. Additional Benefits: RSVP and pay up front for "members-only" o …

This is a group dedicated to the advancement and education of people interested in working in the Hadoop (HBase,Hive, Pig) cloud environment.

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 …

The Chicago Beer Runners "Taking cool down to a new level" Looking for fun, social runners interested in meeting other fellow runners in a relaxed, noncompetitive environment? Join us for biweekly runs around Lakeview, followed by a cold beverage or three. All abilities from beginner to experienced welcome. We don't break into pace groups, but with people who average anywhere between 7 and 14 minute miles, you'll usually find someone to run with. We meet year-round and have a lot of fun whet …

If you're an intermediate to advanced tennis player (4.0+), looking to find other people to have a hit with, this is the group for you! Looking for players 20ish to 40ish years old who want to meet other players for regular tennis without having to join an expensive club. If there is enough interest, we'll hold regular tennis events at free courts in Libertyville. It will be up to the players if they just want a social hit or play actual matches. As the group grows, we may formalize the process/ …

We're an easy-going group of friends who like to explore various coffee houses throughout the city.  It's a great excuse to check out new neighborhoods and meet new friends in a small group environment.  Come find a new gem with us, or relax for a bit after work without the happy hour drama and stress. We'd love to have you join us!

Meet other local recruiters, HR professionals, and hiring managers. Discuss topics including recruiting tactics, talent management, and building business relationships. I am the Associate Partner with a professional staffing firm in downtown Chicago. The mission of this meetup group is to bring together both recruiters and hiring managers as well as job seekers to network and learn about hiring practices and strategies. Times are tough out there, so our goal is to create a networking and learnin …

Women Developers and Programmers! Want to learn how to code? Have a great idea? Don't be shy. Develop it. It can be intimidating for women to learn and ask questions when they are in an extreme minority. While open and welcoming, today's budding developer community is up to 91% male. There isn't a comfortable place where women can learn at their own pace and not be afraid to ask "stupid questions." We decided it was time to provide a place where all questions are OK and everyone can learn in a s …

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 …

WELCOME TO THUNDERBIRD DANCES. Hi. We host Chicagoland's Biggest Parties for Singles with 300 and up at every Party. Our red hot DJ's will keep the dance floor packed with fun and friendly singles mxing top club and dance music. If you're single and like to dance or just mingle and socialize, we created these parties just for you in a safe, secure party environment. Every party features great music at a great venue. Free snacks, free parking, huge dance floors, great raffle prizes and a great cr …

BNI is the largest business networking organization in the world. Chapters offer members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and most importantly, business referrals. Founded in January 1985 by Dr. Ivan R. Misner, BNI provides a positive, supportive and structured environment for men and women to further their business through word-of-mouth marketing. Business professionals have known for decades that word-of-mouth advertising beats cold calling. If 2011 is the year to increase your busine …

This group is hosted by the Furies MC - a women's motorcycle club that aims to encourage women riders in a safe, supportive and educational environment. Learn more about us at www.furiesmc.com. We are a diverse group of women and we welcome women of all ethnicities, lifestyles, orientations and backgrounds, no matter the brand of bike or experience level.  You do not need to be a member of the Furies MC to participate in our rides or in this meetup! Although we have great respect for our scooter …

Sisters Providing Intelligence, Creativity and Empowerment (S.P.I.C.E) is a group for all LGBTQ Women of Color (Latinas, Asian, African American, Middle Eastern, etc…) and Those Who Love Them. We are creating S.P.I.C.E. to meet the social, psychological and spiritual needs of the LGBTQ women of color community. The group holds biweekly peer discussions, headed by rotating co-facilitators, that touch on the artistic, spiritual, educational, cultural and political elements of our lives. S.P.I.C.E. …