Do you put aside doing other things just so you can watch Federer play? Do you get so engrossed in the game that you feel like you are the one on the court playing against Nadal? This group is for Tennis fans of all ages, shapes and sizes! You can be an expert who has played tennis for many years or a starter who has only started recently. Doesn't matter - come join in for some great games and exercise! We will play primarily in the Schaumburg, Palatine, Arlington Heights area. For the Summer se …

If you like to play 2 on 2 or 4 on 4 volleyball, and are looking for competitive games, and are anywhere in the burbs, you should join! Plus, follow us on Twitter (http://twitter.com/vballintheburbs). We are looking for indoor options as cold weather is approaching, so all of you indoor players should keep up and make suggestions for indoor. If you are new to volleyball, or looking for more of a "recreational" format, the Chicago Fun Group has Tuesday and Thursday volleyball that is probably a b …

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 …

I hope to plan weekend indoor and outdoor activites... with the kids, without the kids... suggestions are appreciated, as I can only really think of the "normal" activites... picnic playdates, coffee, zoo gatherings, Moms night out... I don't know about you, but I am finding it very hard to meet any other moms... I would love to be able to know that I have a support group out there that I can talk to and hang out with... with or without the kids....

Join us in riding the unpaved trails at Deer Grove Forest Preserve in Palatine.  This is like mountain biking without the mountains. There are plenty of hills, which makes for great exercise. This is mostly non-technical riding but there are areas that you have to pay attention to what you are doing. The trails are crushed limestone and some singletrack dirt trails. The typical ride will be about 1.5-2 hours and about 10 miles. This is a great ride thru beautiful forest but without the technical …

There are two parts to our Chicago Suburban Fishing Club. One part is the social fishing group - Chicago Suburban Fishing Club We meet, gather and fish outings - fun, fish-catching & great outdoors spots around the Chicago area. Meet the greatest people of all - fishers! Our club will also hold an evening meeting monthly in Westchester (this Fall). We'll gather, talk fishing, do a tackle swap have raffles, share fishing stories, have a few laughs etc. Join the club for $35 annual and meet the …

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 …

Social Sailing Club. You don't have to own a boat to join us. Only paid members may participate in seasonal day sails. Individual Membership for one adult 18 years of age or older  is $35. Family Membership comprised of two adults, each 18 years of age or older, is $40. MISSION STATEMENT: Founded by a common interest in sailing, we, the members of Northwest Sailing Association, share our love for the sport through our quest for increased knowledge, improved seamanship, exchange of experiences, …

This group is for parents who put their kids first, but would also like to keep their sanity. While most "Meetups" in this group will be for kids, there will also be "Meetups" put together themed for the parents. In the latter Meetup, parents are still encouraged to bring their kids so they can play together. For example, we can put together a play date in which there is a poker game for the adults. Please bring your ideas to the table :). Overall the top goal here is to provide fun, exercise an …

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This is my first meetup group and is for anyone who is interested in rollerblading. This group is based in the Schaumburg area but open for rollerblading at other locations as well. This is definitely not a professional rollerblading group, though all are welcome.

Let's get active!!!!!! This is a lesbian only meetup getting together to do outdoor/indoor activities as well as different kinds of social events as a group. Do you like to hike? Do you like to have new experiences? Do you like to help support all women sports? Do you like to attend gay/lesbian events? Then this is the place for YOU! uhhh ...that is if you are a lesbian. I envision a lesbian group where we have lots of organizers doing lots of different things! If you have an idea for an even …

If you're Desi (folks of India/Pakistan Subcontinent origin) or if just want to hang out with some cool and cute Indians in and around Chicago land, let's meet and hangout! Instead of making the trip to downtown Chicago all the time, it might be nice to explore what the suburbs have to offer too! ;) We will hangout to Movies, Dinners, Shows, BBQs,Skiing, Outdoors and you name it. This group is intended to be tailored around all our interests so please feel free to contribute meetup ideas or you …

Monday nights between June 4 and August 6 the Schaumburg Township District Library will host outdoor concerts in Town Square featuring local bands.

Out ‘n About Elgin Moms is an all-inclusive group of moms living in and around the Elgin, IL area. Working moms and SAHMs are all welcome, and we will try to plan events on different days and times in order to include everyone. We plan to hold most of our events in Elgin and the immediate surrounding towns, but also venturing out to other northwest suburbs from time to time. This group will focus on activities for the kids (play dates, lunch, indoor and outdoor activities) and incorporate some M …

This is not an organized team just a way to get out and kick the ball around with other soccer minded people. This is for people who are interested in soccer Males and Females aged 15-50. We will probably be playing games like World Cup, Goal and in, or other games that may be suggested by members. If we get a large enough turnout we would likely scrimmage. This group would meet at a now undetermined place in the north west suburbs.

Stay active, have fun, meet people. That's what the Willow Creek Sports leagues and meet-ups are all about. We have organized leagues where you commit for a season, and pick-up games or events where you can just show up. Stay tuned for a variety of football, volleyball, running, basketball, badminton, golf, and more. Tournaments, leadership training, and barbecues will happen too!

Meeting every 1st and 3rd Wednesday night at Gatsby's in Arlington Heights, Ibex is a group of about 150 highly sociable people that enjoy outdoor activities. We come from numerous Chicagoland communities ranging from McHenry to Lisle, and have a broad variety of backgrounds and occupations. We offer outstanding skiing vacation trips to North American and European destinations and have an active off season schedule. Recent non-ski vacation trips some of our members have taken together include c …

Do you have the travel bug but you hate to travel alone? Can you say "ROADTRIP"!? Join Friends First Travel! We take local trips- 1 day, 2 day and 3 day trips! This last summer we went to Memphis, Saugatuk and Milwaukee. That was just the beginning! We have several trips planned for the winter this year and we are already in the planning stages of Spring and Summer of next year. We are also working with a travel agent to create longer destination trips, cruises and excursions. If you like to tra …

"let's get together for affordable activities, hiking, movies, ? camping, cooking together, book club, cultural events, making new friends. I'm starting this group because I live in Barrington and I'm looking for healthy, interesting people who want to get together and explore outdoor and cultural events and not always want to drive to Chicago to do so. I am married, so it's not a group to go looking for guys. I'm looking for health-conscious women who like to socialize in healthy ways,explore n …

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 …

Calling all beginners. Calling all beginners. If you've had the thought and can't get to it or got to but don't know what you're doing... We can help each other with our fitness goals.Whether you need a partner or someone to help you tailor a fitness plan, this group is for you. We have many ideas in mind but are open to suggestions. This is about way more than working out. It's about it's about eating right and being good to our bodies. Come out and get fit. Small groups and two man buddy teams …

Our goal is to let everyone play soccer to the best of their ability in a friendly and supportive environment. Come to the game ready to play good, clean, and fun soccer and allow everybody to have a good time. Absolutely no rough or overly competitive play allowed. A casual, fun pick up soccer meet up for men and women of all ages to stay fit and have fun! All levels of soccer skills are welcome! Very important: We want to keep it safe for everyone, so rough plays and/or sliding tackles are NOT …

This is a group of anyone who loves their dogs as much as childrean. Who love outdoors and hiking with their best friend, And who want to get healthy while having fun with people with a common intrest. I have a large Siberian husky who likes any size dog. She is also a service dog who is in continous training. So if people would love to share training techniques. Please only bring dogs who are atleast semi- trained or submissive. Also, biking or skating with the pups would be fun. There are se …

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 …