Hi Everyone! Welcome to our group. After attending several events and meeting some wonderful people thru meetup Liz, Sheila and I formed this group in March of 2008. Little did we know that this group would turn out to be the most popular in the western suburbs and with that form many new friendships along the way. Without the initial help & suggestions and input of the original members this group would not be what it is today. Many thanks should go to them and to Liz & Sheila who stayed focus o …

Welcome to Southwest Suburbs Sports, Outdoors, & Social Meetup(SWBurbsSOS) The purpose of this group is to individuals/couples the opportunity to meet and connect with others with the same interests. We will be focusing on 3 areas: Sports will include: 1) Setup Teams for Park District Leagues 2) Road Races: 5K, etc 3) Golf Outings 4) Etc. Outdoors will include: 1) Hiking 2) Camping 3) Canoeing 4) Cycling 5) Etc. Socials will include: 1) Dining 2) Festivals 3) Picnics 4) Comedy Clubs 5) Concerts …

This group exists to encourage people to get into the outdoors for physical and mental health and have a blast doing it! We intend to exploit as many opportunities in the area as possible to never be without something to do... kayaking, biking, camping, backpacking, hiking, shooting, fishing, skiing ..... We would like to introduce you to new and interesting activities you've always wanted to try. We also like to hold social events from time to time just to give people a chance to meet, chat, an …

Create positive connections with other northern Illinois families who educate their children at home! Welcome to Positive Connections ! We are an inclusive and member-driven group.  Our primary purpose is to GIVE HOMESCHOOLING FAMILIES A WAY TO SHARE ACTIVITIES WITH OTHER HOMESCHOOLERS.Doing fun things together gives us all more opportunities to establish meaningful connections, support each other, and build community. This group relies on the members to schedule real-life events and activitie …

Sole Seekers is a Walking Club that focuses on increasing an individual’s physical activity to help boost energy, increase self confidence, reduce stress and better his or her quality of life. The club also acts as a support group, which shares life experiences on how to become more active, make better food choices and have a positive attitude. The paved trail we utilize is a 1/2 of a mile long. You walk at your own pace for as long as you can each week. It's the safest most effective way to sta …

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 …

It’s time to get out, flirt and have fun with fellow single members for fun, friendship...and maybe more. We schedule dancing, coffee visits, wine tastings, dinners, games, tours, outdoor activities or anything else that you can think of! Please be willing to post a recent picture of yourself and schedule any activities you would like.

Welcome the the Lemont Outdoors meetup. We're hoping this group helps you to see all that the Lemont area has to offer for mountain biking, kayaking, canoeing, hiking, snow shoeing, x/c skiing, geocaching and general outdoors experiences… enjoy ! As our meetup evolves I'd like to have a variety of activities that range from Hard core Single track to Kayak lessons to Family Geocaching- if you have an idea, please feel free to post it. Here's a link to my Garmin Connect account : KeithMTB for …

This group for anyone interesting in getting moving, and taking walks around the St. Charles area. All ages and fitness levels welcome!

Grab your bike and let's go!!! Adventure Bike Club (ABC) is a meetup that bikes locally at least three times per week AND does adventure rides all over the world too! Our fearless leader, Raouf Radi, has biked for decades all over the globe and will expertly and safely lead all rides!  ALL SKILL LEVELS WELCOME!  NO EXCUSES NOT TO GET MOVING, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?  Join Us!  :)

N2BD Outdoor - Multi-Sport Adventure Group aka "MAG" is a group of adults mostly in their mid 20's, 30's, early 40's who share an enthusiasm and interest for intermediate to advance adventure activities. Sound like fun? Join other adventurers who think the same! We welcome singles and couples who like getting thrills through activities like Rock Climbing, Canyoneering, Hiking, Kayaking, White Water Rafting, Bungee Jumping, Skydiving, Hot Air Ballooning, Camping, Backpacking, Mountaineering, ATVi …

Food for the body and the brain! Do you care about environmental issues in the Chicago region? The Morton Arboretum does too - and we're coming to your neighborhood to talk about today's hottest environmental topics! The Arboretum's “Zone 5 Science Cafés” bring local experts and interested citizens together in the comfortable atmosphere of the café at your local Whole Foods Market and other regional locations. Share opinions, ideas, and plans for the future as you discuss cutting edge environm …

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 …

What happened to us??!! If your like me, your single or divorced, busy with a full time job, and with commitments at home which don't allow you much time for yourself. I find myself spending way too much energy on the daily grind instead on having fun, staying active, and investing some time in myself. I  started a new Meetup for those of us in our 30's and 40's who find themselves single and looking for an opportunity to meet new people, start new friendships, and get out and have some fun. It …

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 …

Welcome New Members!! To Bolingbrook Fun Run Club! If your looking for a club with really slow and fast runners, well you found it!! The main goal for us is to have FUN!! Heck yeah, we are training for marathons, but we are actually having fun doing it. We are all very supportive of each other during our runs, our main goal is to help you get to the finish while having fun!! Come and join us! Don't worry if you are as slow as a turtle, we love turtles. But we love speedy rabbits too. No one run …

Looking for other adventurous soles that are interested in getting outdoors and finding new and exciting adventures.

Looking for like minded individuals to come together for hikes and other outdoor activities to promote fitness and well-being. While I would like to hike locally, often, I am hoping to keep it interesting and to add other locations...like Starved Rock, Matthiessen State Park, etc.

Do you like to play tennis, get exercise and have fun, but often find you don't have a playing partner/s?  This is open to people of all skill levels: beginners, intermediate and advanced players.  You will play with others of your ability.  My thought is to play as mixed doubles- We will meet up on Wed. evenings at a local High School- I will be supplying plenty of new tennis balls, a jug of water, sunscreen and bug spray-

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 group will consist of various fun events most of which I will plan will be in the G.L.O.V.E.D. area.., (Glen Ellyn, Lombard, Oakbrook/Terrace, Villa Park, Elmhurst, Downers Grove), but i'm sure we will venture outside this area too-We will have Meetups such as Trivia Nights at local pubs, bowling, fun sporting events to participate in, meeting up at local  fests/pubs to watch a live band/sporting event, local plays, movies, pub crawls etc. Anyone who would like to be an Assistant Organizer …

This is a group for people who would like to improve thier fitness through hiking. Well mannered dogs are welcome. I would like to do about 1-2 hikes on the weekends. I will need another co-organizer or two to help run the hikes if more hikes are needed.

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 …

Looking to expand your social circle, have fun, and get off the couch? This is a group for adults in their 20's and 30's in the Plainfield area that mixes going out, volunteering, staying active, and meeting new friends. Meetups are open for physical activities, such as trampoline dodgeball, hiking, biking, and sporting events. As the weather warms up, we will also be doing activities like BBQ’s, festivals, and tubing down the Dupage River. Other meetups will include snow tubing, get-togethers a …

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 …

We are a secular group of homeschooling families living on the west side of St. Charles (Campton Hills/Lily Lake). We are just beginning our journey and looking for more homeschooling families to connect with, share information and organize fun and educational activities. Our focus is on the early years child (ages 2-8), however,  all are welcome to join us!

Do you like playing sports like Whiffle Ball, Kickball, Ultimate Frisbee, Flag Football, and other great outdoor sports? Then this is for you!!!! We invite all Men and Women to come on out to play and meet new people and have a great time. Usual start time will be Noon sharp every Saturday. The fields will vary throughout the Chicagoland suburbs from North Riverside, Countryside, Berwyn, Lyons, Brookfield, and more. All attendees that are 21+ will be invited to join for drinks at Brixies Pub in …

Looking to get people together for affordable activities. Either free or low-cost. Outdoor activities, wine/beer tastings, trying new restaurants, etc. I have been looking to do all these new things and would love people who share my enthusiasm!