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. …

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.

This group is for ladies who are 20-something to 30ish and would like to get together and have some fun! Perhaps you are sick of the monotony of your daily life and would like to get out of the house and hang out with a group of ladies in a more stimulating and creative setting.  Some things we have done in the past:  Boxing class, Game night, brunch, Pumpkin carving for Halloween, tea party, wine tasting, cookie exchange, Morton Arboretum, dinner & drinks, Progressive Dinner, Pinterest Party, C …

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 …

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 …

Grab your shoes, a bottle of water, and let's get a move on! This group is for 30 somethings in the Naperville area who are on the lookout for fun and active things to do in the area. While going out for dinner, drinks, and movies is fun (and likely to show up on the group calendar every now and then), the main purpose of this group is to get people off the couch and outside doing something active! Meetups include walking/jogging on the riverwalk, bike riding, hiking, kayaking, tennis, etc in …

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 …

Nature Trail Runners is a casual running club that hosts group runs in Montgomery, Oswego, Aurora and Naperville. We aim to take advantage of the many scenic bike paths and trails the area has to offer. We also host social events so we can all hang out and relax after those tough runs! I started this club because I was unable to find one near where I live. There are wonderful running clubs for Bolingbrook, St. Charles, Downers Grove, and many other surrounding cities, but none for the large city …

This is a very friendly running group. Every Monday and Wednesday evening at 6:30, the group meets up at Runners Grove. From there, the group splits up into smaller groups of runners depending on distance and pace. Distances vary between 3 and 6 miles. Paces vary between 6:30-11 minute miles. After the run on Wednesday night, a number of people meet up at "Another Round" for dinner and drinks.

This group is for single men and women ages 25-50,  who are looking to meet new people/friends in the far western suburbs (Lisle, Glen Ellyn, Downers Grove, Woodridge, Naperville, Aurora, etc). Although we are movie buffs, we're open to meeting-up before or after films for appetizers and cocktails or to explore the nightlife in the area. Movies will be scheduled at different theaters throughout the western suburbs: 1st run, 2nd run, matinees, evenings, weekdays, weekends, and drive-in. We'll als …

this is a group for people who loves to run, specially for beginners. we are gonna start running 3 miles the first meet up the we will be running more and more, I will provide a running schedule to the members so they can see how many miles we will run and which day.

Are you ready to have some fun? This group is for women interested in getting out of the house and getting together to participate in a number of activities including karaoke nights, dance classes, dinners and movies, comedy shows, plays or concerts, shopping trips, fitness classes; you name it!  The opportunities are limitless to the journeys we can unlock and discover as a positive group of freespirited, diverse women. If you are looking for fun and adventure, let the good times roll. Members …

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 …

So you're bored, I mean like really bored and you decided to sign up for meet up. There are some crazy folks out there and meeting them in private at a local spot still seems disheartening. He might be bald or she might have 10 kids and three divorce under her belt..yea, crazy shit. My goal for this meetup group is to occasionally hit up clubs/bars and dance our asses off. Maybe grab some last minute tickets to go see a-no-longer-in-his-prime-but-is-still-trying comedy show, a good laugh is alw …

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 …

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 …

If your looking to meet some local girls that are in their mid to late 20’s and 30’s that live near the Northwest suburbs (Aurora, Naperville, Oakbrook, Wheaton, Schaumburg, Addison, Lombard etc.) area to do some adventurous type of activities such as Indoor/Outdoor rock climbing, biking, hiking, bowling, indoor racing etc or just want to meet up after work for happy hour, catch a good movie, or comedy show or get together at someone’s place for wine and cheese and game night then this is the gr …

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 …

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.

Are you serious about your health and want to join a group that has fun while making improvements? Looking for an extra push to get yourself on the right path with like minded individuals? Join our group and enjoy all kinds of different activities including hiking, running, biking, and yoga! We started this group because we are tired of connecting through Facebook and would like more face-to-face interaction. We want to share our commitment involving health with those who are just as passionate. …

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 …

Welcome! We are a group of 30-50 something professionals that enjoy after work Happy Hours/Dining throughout the Northwest Suburbs. This is a welcoming, fun group where ideas are shared, new friends are made and the vino is flowing! We do request you attend what you sign up for. If you cannot attend, please send us an email at least 24hrs before the event. That is most appreciated. 3 no-shows and you may be removed from the group at our discresion. It takes a lot of planning to create these even …