I found this book by Patricia Schultz called "1000 Places to See before You die" which inspired me to start this group. If you think about it we spend most of our times doing routine stuff, most of our days are the same...Will we ever get see 1000 different places of the world we live in, create memories that last a life time? Here's the chance, let's do something out of the ordinary, if you are ready for an adventure join this group and let's make the book's title come true.

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 …

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 …

If you would like to ride with bikers who happen to be Jewish, this is just the thing you've been waiting for! Chaiway Riders, a midwest Chicago-based Jewish motorcycle touring club, is open to both individuals and couples, all makes of bikes and riding experience, and whatever your Jewish identity and religious practice. From St. Charles to Highland Park, from Wadsworth to South Shore, and all points in between, individuals and couples are invited to join the "minions" of other enthusiastic Cha …

ADVENTURES, ACTIVITIES & BUCKET LIST FUN ✔ was created because there are so many Fun Things to Do, Interesting Things to Learn, and Cool Places to Goin Chicago, Suburbs, Beyond. OUR FUN: biking, concerts, cooking classes, dining out, comedy clubs, festivals, fairs, happy hours, hang gliding, hiking, kayaking, outdoor activities, paintball, road trips, scavenger hunts, river tubing, snow tubing, urban exploration, walking tours, weekend getaways, wine tastings, and so much more! Check out our CA …

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 …

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 …

We engage in a variety of fitness, leisure and community activities in the North Shore suburbs and occasionally in Chicago! Meetups are approximately bi-weekly in the warmer months and monthly in the winter months. Anyone can join and -thanks to our gracious sponsors- we do not charge for membership or activities. Just press the button and join the fun!

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, …

Join L.L. Bean of Skokie for Weekend Adventures, Weekly Clinics, and the L.L. Bean Outing Club! Clinics and Outings are FREE and open to adventurers of all ages. Call the store for more details. 888-552-5564 .

I have decided to start this group because the weather is fine and I enjoy playing a casual game of tennis. I live within view of the South Park tennis courts on Devon Ave 1/2 block east of Cumberland, and find the courts empty often. This group will be for Adults who have the basic skills and score counting to play as many games as you and your meetup partner(s) agree upon. I am asking that each member please provide: Name you want to be called, your skill level (beginner, intermediate, adv …

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.

Meeting group to bring people together to play volleyball in the Chicago suburbs and lakefront. Method for people to find others to play beach, grass and indoor volleyball. Open to all levels B and up. Have fun, enjoy. This is not a group for rec level players, you must have reasonable ball skills.  This is to keep the play for everyone at a consistent level.

Group obstical race training. Anyone who is interested or has done a Spartan, Tough Mudder, Hero Dash or anything like these and wants to share or gain knowledge with a group and likes training with others.

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.

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 …

Bocce fanatics unite!! This group is focused on meeting up in-person. If you've never played bocce you're more than welcome to come watch a round, or just jump in and learn as you go. This is not a competitive group, and we welcome all skill levels. You just have to be willing to learn, play by the rules, and most of all, have a great time meeting others who enjoy bocce as much as you. No bocce set needed. (The group organizer will bring a set to outdoor bocce meetups, or we'll meet at facilitie …

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 …

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 …

This is a group for women who love to workout to stay healthy or who want to get healthy. All skill levels are welcome from the beginner to the season vet. would love to have a group to share the needs and wants for a healthier life. looking forward to meet each and everyone of you.

!All Things Fun ! North & NW Burbs 30s - 40s Our group is focused on getting fun people together to do fun things! We are a social group comprised of singles, couples, childfree or parents of all shapes, sizes, colors and creeds,who are 30 to 40 something. Members of our group are very friendly! NO MORE seeing and doing things alone. When you attend one of our events, you'll be greeted with a smile. Some of the events we will host: Comedy Shows Cooking Classes Day Trips Dining Out Ethnic Resta …

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 …