These are the voyages of the Western Suburban Science-Fiction Book Club... Our continuing mission: to seek out the most compelling, discussion-provoking science-fiction (and occasionally, fantasy) novels and gather together to chat about them over dinner. It's a pretty good mission. Reading sci-fi suggests certain nerdish... leanings, but don't be afraid: our group is all-inclusive. Yes, I'm sure a few of us qualify as geeks, but we're all socially well-adjusted and reasonably freshly showered t …

Would you like to meet a great group of ladies who like to have fun and start great friendships? If you like shopping, going out to eat, Friday nights at the movies or just hanging out over coffee and great conversations, then this is the group for you. Activites and outings will be based on the interest of the members. So come and join in on the fun and meet some great ladies.  This group is about being yourself and enjoying time with new friends.

Are you an avid reader who'd like to get together with other women regularly to discuss books over some fine wine? The aim of this group is to expand our thoughts and perceptions through great discussions about books. We all bring our own experiences, culture, and filters into the perception and understanding of literature, and hopefully these discussions will all enrich us. We'll choose serious fictional and non-fictional books that are fairly recent releases (within the last 20 years for the m …

Meet other singles near you! Or maybe just some new friends! Hang out, make new friends and keep up with those you've already met.  Not so single, but want a great group of friends to share activities with?  Feel free to join as well.  Although we do have events in Chicago, the near west burbs are our base, and most meet-ups will there. This means Berwyn, Westchester, Brookfield, La Grange, La Grange Park, Forest Park, Oak Park, Elmwood Park, Melrose Park... Man, that's a lot of parks!

What better way to start 2013 than to read books set in Chicago! We meet up locally – surrounding western suburbs area – for the book discussion. Whether it be a café, lounge...what a way to spend a few hours for a book discussion, build friendships, and consume a bite to eat and a drink as well! So join us! :)

LIVE CHATROOM too! Join us for savory silver screen classics! Whether it's Blockbuster films, Indies, Documentaries, or Classics... COME JOIN US as we tour the suburbs visiting different theaters as we watch great flicks and dine out! Participate in theater going experiences of all kinds..IMAX, drive-ins, home theater, cinemas--as well as live theater from time-to-time. PROMOTERS: for free screenings, please email information to: playfulwithyou33@yahoo.com instead of contact organizer. We see ev …

It seems all the singles Meetup groups in the suburbs tend to consist mostly of fifty-somethings with a couple divorces under their belts and their kids married or off to college.  Leaving the younger crowd forced to head to Chicago for social activities with others in their age range.  Not that there's anything wrong with folks over a certain age, they're as active and vivacious as the rest of us.  Sometimes more-so.  We just want to hang with people of a similar age. There are a lot of young s …

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 …

Gladiator Tennis is a flex tennis league in the city and suburbs of Chicago. Founded in 2007, we are in our 6th year, with 800 players expected for 2012. Our goal is to get you back in the game of tennis. If you haven't been playing for a few years due to the cost of playing club tennis, or because your schedule cannot handle a commitment to a specific time each week, we have the answer. We have a flexible scheduling format, and it only costs $35 to join for each 7 match season. You will meet do …

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 …

LIVE CHAT too!  This group is for those in and around the Western suburbs of Chicago who want a nice, stress free way to meet others in the area. I hope you will enjoy the events we organize and find this a great way to meet new people in your community... Let me conclude by saying, WE ARE SOME OF THE FRIENDLIEST PEOPLE WHO ATTEND MEETUP EVENTS!!! Yes, you will feel included, yes you will be encouraged to join into the conversations... Yes, you will be introduced around....

You are on now on our Meetup site. This is our working site where we schedule trainings and take signups. We are a group of attorneys, who are (mostly) moms & solo practitioners who want to do pro bono work in a way that does not interfere with our family/work life.  We now have men, retirees, and 1/3 of our participants are solo practitioners. Our projects are: finite and won't hang over your head; have backup by working in teams so if there's an important client call or (gulp) sick kid, NO wo …

Startup Collaboratory is a group of Entrepreneurs, Business Professionals, and Business Owners who meet to… Collaborate on starting and growing businesses Share viewpoints and generate new ideas Network for help overcoming business challenges Please join Startup Collaboratory as we help each other learn to become more successful! Another branch meets in Schaumburg http://www.meetup.com/Startup-Collaboratory/ One of the group's activities will be to organize Fox Valley Demo Days to show off loc …

This is a friendly social group set up for atheists to meet in the western suburbs of Chicago.

The Congregational Church of Batavia Small Business Networking Group is a well-established gathering of small business owners and those interested in this community.  We are affiliated with the Congregational Church of Batavia, and welcome all participants regardless of religious belief. While new to meetup, we have approximately 25 to 30 attendees at each meeting. For more information or to join our email list, please visit our website, www.ccobnetwork.com.

Our careers have matured, our lives have changed, and that makes us all the more interesting! We would all like to meet new people and expand our dating opportunities. The best way to do this is through social settings and fun events. We'lll remain an active group designed for professional singles 40 and over who value conversation, enjoy dancing and clever toasts to new and old friends, game nights, and regular opportunities to get together and develop new friendships. Our monthly game and danc …

This is a social and networking group of professionals in the western suburbs of Chicago near Oak Brook, IL. We will meet every few weeks for happy hour to relax and have a little fun after work at some of the great restaurants in the area.

Meet with others in your local area interested in building and strengthening the Drupal Community. Discuss new and exciting Drupal-related news - or just socialize with like-minded people! Our Meetups are open to anyone interested in developing and operating sustainable websites and applications. Our focus will be to offer opportunities for our group members grow their understanding and appreciation of the Drupal framework and create a cooperative community in the far western suburbs of Chicago. …

Join us if you are interested in local Night Life. We visit dance clubs and discos with DJs playing Hip Hop, R&B, Pop, House, Tropical, Latin, Salsa, Bachata, Merengue and Cha Cha Cha music. Events are every day of the week. Come on out to meet others and enjoy the night clubs, dance spots, bars, and happy hours that are hot in the western suburbs of Chicago.

Gentlemen, I encourage those of you that are curious about our fraternity to meet with this group of honest men of good character, integrity and trust. You have an unparalleled opportunity here for personal growth. You will learn about the purpose of Freemasons and the ‘real’ secrets we keep, while creating the World’s largest fraternity, during the several hundred years of our history. We will provide information that answers your questions, address some of the myths and satisfy your interest i …

We are a group of active Motorcycle riders in the suburbs of Chicago that love to put miles on their bikes. We ride most weekends during the season for both short and longer rides, and we have some weekday and evening rides as well. We just want the wind in our faces, the sun on our backs, and bugs in our teeth. We are an involved group that posts and attends both charity and just for fun rides. All motorcycles and experience levels are welcome. Please join us if this sounds like something you …

Workshop 88 is a hackerspace (also know as a makerspace) located in Chicago’s western suburbs. Focused on science, technology, mechanics, culture and the digital arts we offer a space were people with diverse backgrounds can socialize, collaborate and learn. Through shared resources, knowledge and ideas we strive to create a space that promotes community and learning. Workshop 88 is located in 481 N Main St. Rear Building Unit B, in downtown Glen Ellyn, IL. If you are interested in learning mor …

Let's have fun with some groovy Indian music and spicy food! The Chicago West Indian Community is for anyone who wishes to meet and socialize with other Indians in the Western Suburbs (Naperville, Aurora, Downers Grove, Lisle, Barrington, Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg) who share an interest, a connection, or a passion with ! Let's have some really cool meetups and enjoy each other's company.

Meetup with other Theater Goers to experience great local theatre. There is great local theatre in Chicagos's western suburbs. Join today and become part of a community of people who love to see and support live theater. This group is for anyone who enjoys live theater, musicals, comedy shows, and all types of the performing arts.

The Nomad Ski club is a Chicago-area not for profit skiing, snowboarding, and social club, established in 1961. The club is composed of over 200 members dedicated to offering the most economical and hassle free ski/snowboard trips for our members during the winter and we offer a year-round schedule of activities to keep us active. Annual favorites include a camping/biking trip, concerts, dancing, and music in the park picnics. Each year we organize an extensive bicycling schedule that our member …

Wanting to meet and have fun with other Chicago-land Western suburban couples and singles that are happily childfree by choide? Then you are in the right place! (If you're not familiar with the term "childfree" versus "childless," read our About Us page or this handy wikipedia entry: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Childfree.) This is a social group for people who do not have children and do not intend to have children. This is a social networking tool to meet other childfree people, share childfre …

The DuPage YOPD Support Group seeks to meet the needs of PWP (people with Parkinson's) approximately 59 years of age and under. Spouses and/or care partners are encouraged to attend, even if the PWP doesn't come. I have changed the group settings for members' privacy, but if you join the group you can "meet" some of the members, read their comments, and see what a great bunch of people are gathered here. Our desire is for this group to be upbeat , encouraging , and hopeful ; a safe place wher …

This meetup is specifically for those interested in the western suburbs. Interested in joining us for a Grillers Anonymous event? Contact us at info@grillersanonymous.com or hit us up on facebook! MY FIRST GRILLERS ANONYMOUS MEATING Q&A Q: So what the heck is this Grillers Anonymous thing? A: Grillers Anonymous is a not for profit society of gentlemen grillers dedicated to the advancement and enjoyment of grilling, BBQ and beer.  The mission is to encourage fellowship and camaraderie among f …