Bolingbrook/Downers Grove/Naperville/Aurora/Oak Brook Area Always Open Networking - Bring plenty of business cards! It's been said time and time again from business coaches, mentors and highly regarded speakers, that if your business requires customers in order to survive (which includes most, if not every one of us)... then a great way to build a strong referral relationship is to Never Eat Alone. You were going to eat anyway, right? Maybe your lunch buddy made other plans or had to work throug …

The purpose of this group is to build meaningful long-lasting friendships. As our lives change and we mature it's hard to meet new friends with common interests. Join this group if the following describes you: Happily married Aged 25-40 Committed to making real friendships Professional and educated Working or currently stay at home wives Enjoys meeting up in the city Has a flexible schedule Enjoys going out for a night on the town equally as much as lounging with friends on the couch for a movie …

This group, Thinking for a Change, is what a networking group is all about. We meet to showcase our businesses so others know what we do. Then we LISTEN to what others do. That's when it all begins. We help each other connect for business and we THINK about who we can connect with them. Viola! We make friends; we help each other with referrals; we connect; we think for a change how we can help others, which then helps us (thus the name of our group). We continue to grow as a group and with our b …

If you are pregnant or have a child born after Sept. 2010 and.. Are looking to make Mommy Friends!?  Then join us! CHEERS is the place "where everybody knows your name."  By hosting tons of free events, we  bring together happy, smiley moms and moms-to-be, to create our own little mom community. The key to the success of our group is that you will be given the opportunity to hang out with moms with kids the same age as your own as each of our play dates is labeled with the age group it is intend …

West Suburban Senior Services is proud to host a weekly lunch and discussion group geared toward Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Seniors (55 and over). Each Friday from 11 AM to 2 PM the group meets in Forest Park for coffee, lunch, and a discussion group. New members are welcome! The mission of the West Suburban LGBT Seniors Program is to understand and meet the growing needs of the LGBT and allied senior community in the Western Suburbs through outreach and programming delivered with k …

This group is for professional  business owners networking in Hinsdale and of the Chicago suburbs.  We meet monthly for lunch to get to know one another and build relationships.   Simply bring a brown-bag lunch and join us for a wonderful, empowering time together! We meet at a great convenient location close to all major expressways, route 83 and Ogden Ave in a very comfortable atmosphere! Membership is exclusive, and we only allow one business owner for each business type at our meetings. You …

Calling all Oak Park, Riverside, Berwyn, and La Grange parents of teen Minecrafters! If have a kid or teen who loves Minecraft, this meetup is for you! We will be meeting at the Buona Beef in Berwyn (6745 Roosevelt Road Berwyn, IL 60402) every Saturday at 2 pm. If you have a laptop, bring it with you; Buona Beef has free wifi. Come to the Meetup to play Minecraft with other kids, talk Minecraft, share Minecraft ideas, exchange hints for playing, and talk about ideas for mods. Please email or RSV …

The TTG Learn - Pitch - Network groups is intended for those individuals that are interested in keeping current with technology, social/new media and new ventures in the Chicagoland area. Once a month, we have lunches where we discuss a topic related to technology, social media, mobile, small business issues and/or marketing. Starting in October of 2012, we also have monthly lunches where companies that are seeking funding can practice their pitch and get feedback which will help them improve th …

This is a social group for mothers who stay home full-time or work part-time with one or more children 5 and younger in the communities of Elmhurst, Villa Park and Lombard. Our goals are to make new friends, to connect with other moms and their children, to support each other, and to have fun! We plan a wide variety of daytime activities every month for Moms to attend with their kids as well as one or more "moms only" evening events. Activities may include kids' outings, park days, recipe exchan …

Who are we? Bibs to Backpacks consists of a diverse group of moms, who wish to enjoy activities with their kids while creating lasting friendships for themselves! We are easy going moms looking to have fun, learn from each other, and respect differing parenting styles. The majority of our most active members stay at home with children preschool age or younger, but we have working moms and moms of school age children as well. It doesn’t matter where you live, but the majority of our meetups take …

Missing the opportunity for good conversation, laughs that make your belly hurt, and real women who understand you? This group, generally for women aged 35+ (not a rule; just a guideline -- ages range from early 30s to late 70s), is for you!  Meet some local women, make new friends, and visit with some you've met in the past. We will get together for drinks, dancing, movies, coffee, lunch, dinner, sporting events, wine tastings, spa outings, shopping events, TV show activities, book club and any …

" MBF is an inspirational Moms group that just might change your life!" quote from MBF Mom. "...we walk BY FAITH, not by sight." 2 Corinthians 5:7 Welcome to Moms By Faith! We are a group of Moms of all ages, all walks of life, Christian faith, and even Moms who are just interested in learning about the christian faith. The goal of this Mom's group is to uplift, encourage, support and connect with each other and our children in safe, nonjudgmental environment. We have Faith Enrichment Days with …

You can never buy hope in a time of crisis but I am positive of this…. YOU CAN GIVE IT AWAY! -- Joel Osteen Growing a business is hard especially now in hard times. Come join us, get hope and help growing your business. Develop relationships so that we can ALL do business together. To the world you may just be one person but to one person you may be the world. Our untapped potential is truly astounding. Let’s work together to tap into our potential. Please come and join us in getting to know eac …

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 …

We are a smaller group and like it that way. We want to get to know you and your kids. So to help keep our group small, we require that members attend at least one meetup every 4 months. And we would love for you to host as many meetups as you would like to! Just email the organizers to have your event added to the calendar. Our dues are $10/year and are due within 30 days of joining. This covers our meetup costs as well as paying for parties and service projects throughout the year. A little bi …

Thank you for visiting Naperville Moms Meetup!! We are a group of fun, energetic, and sociable stay-at-home moms that live in Naperville and surrounding suburbs. Our children are generally preschool age and under. We strive to have a full calendar every month, creating opportunities for everyone, no matter what their interests may be. Our activities may include play dates, park outings, lunch dates, story times, Girls Night Out, coffee and other special events. Our members actively participate i …

MOPS stands for Mothers of Preschoolers. MOPS International exists to encourage, equip and develop every mother of preschoolers to realize her potential as a woman, mother and leader in the name of Jesus Christ. For more information about MOPS International please go to www.mops.org. At Naperville MOPS we strive meet the needs of every mom - urban, suburban and rural moms, stay-at-home and working moms, teen, single and married moms - moms with different lifestyles who all share a similar desire …

I am excited that YOU are here on this page and are wanting to join this fabulous group of women.  I know that you will bring with you some awesome ideas and we can't wait to meet you!!! We are a social circle of 30 to 40 something women Geting together to do fun, creative, artsy, tasty, social, athletic and adventurous activities!   We are all about bringing women together and creating GREAT friendships.  Whether you’re new in town like me, or because some of your friends are moving away, whate …

This is the Chicago Dining Out Meetup Group. We will do dinners at various Chicagoland restaurants (in the city and in the burbs). Come on out and join us for some good food.

Hyde Park Area Parents is a group for moms and dads who discuss the "fun" of parenthood, plan meet ups, socialize, and create a community for our children. While our kids become friends, we can have conversations. Playdates, story time, parties, lunches, museums, classes, MOMMY/DADDY NIGHTS OUT- just some of the fun meetups in store. Parenting is far from simple, so why not have support from the mom you see at Starbucks or the dad who frequents the same park as you?

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 …

This group is for anyone interested in making new friends and going out to just to have some fun!!! Activities include but are by no means limited to drinks, dancing karaoke, movies, concerts, crafting, festivals, shopping, lunches .....well you get the point:) I believe every women should have a group of friends she can trust and make memories with!!! It's open to ages 21 to 35 ish and is for any lady; married single - doesn't matter :) No men please, ladies only!

This is a social group for mothers who stay home full-time or work part-time with one or more children in the Wheaton Area. My goals are to make new friends, to connect with other moms and their children, to support each other, and to have fun!  Activities may include kids' outings, park days, recipe exchanges, and coffee/lunch meetups. Members are encouraged to suggest new programs or activities at any time. Meeting your neighborhood moms who have little ones the same age as yours is so ideal - …

LIVE CHAT too! Meet People Interested in Dining Out & Social Events in your area! Come to a "Playful" Meetup to 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. Discover new restaurants, enjoy delicious meals and make satisfying conversation with friendly dinner companions. It's breakfast, lunch, brunch, dinner and treats... It's a big dinin …

Meet other local Conservatives, Classical Liberals, Libertarians and Republicans to discuss politics, government and current events (and MORE!). Our monthly lunch (Now in our SEVENTH YEAR of monthly meetings!) is always on the third Saturday, 11:30 AM,  at Sweet Tomatoes in Lombard. Attendance averages 25 assorted Right-Wingers.

This group is for those of us in Chicago and the suburbs that want to meet with other vegans and vegetarians for not only dining out together, but also doing other fun social things like going to see shows, museums, volunteering, potlucks, drinks, etc... Please check the "Pages" tab for information on our group's attendance and harassment policies.

This playgroup is for Mommies with Toddlers.  We are accepting members with children, ages ranging from 6 months to 5 years old. Come join other stay at home moms in the South Suburbs for friendship and fun!  We will meet for lunch, walks, play dates, museums, Moms Night Out and much more fun! This group was created for toddlers, so events are catered to that age range.  Join now to meet other stay at home mommies like you! If you are looking to become a member of this group, please email us. …

This is a group interested in meeting people who share interests in matinees, meeting for breakfast and lunch, attending local fairs and events, enjoying music at local pubs, hiking local trails, dog walking, sharing small group movies (anyone up for Dr Who?) in homes, weekend tent camping, wine tastings, shared meals/cooking in small groups, Cruise Night in Plainfield, etc. I am open to more suggestions. This is not a dating group but a meetup that is open to anyone who can claim to feeling lon …