WELCOME PADDLERS! Changes for 2012: Float Your Boat has celebrated it's 5 year Anniversary last month! After feedback from almost all members, FYB is now returning to a "Grass-Roots" group and will no longer be "Commercialized" Please welcome your new Organizer: Leigh Although we are primarily a club for boat owners who want to get together and paddle, we will still work in conjunction with partnered outfitters as event organizers to coordinate rental boats when appropriate. If you are interes …

The Little Lincoln Logs is a friendly, supportive community of parents based in the Lincoln Square neighborhood.  Our members have kids of a variety of ages but most of our activities are geared toward children ages newborn through toddler.  We have a lot of home based playdates on our calender in addition to meetups at local parks (Welles, Gross, Winnemac, Manor, River) and restaurants (Costello's, Selmarie, Beans & Bagels), with occasional outings to museums or other Chicago locations.  …

Meetup of the minds: Connect with other Mensa members in the Chicago area. This is a private group for active Mensa members located in the Chicago area. To join please send your Mensa Membership number in a private message to the Meetup Organizer and you must also send an add request but please DO NOT put your Mensa Membership Number into your "introduction" or it will be visible to all other members. If you are interested in becoming an Event Organizer please send a message to the Meetup organi …

Sacred Harp singing is a form of 'a cappella' singing that regularly takes place in communities across the United States and beyond.  It has brought people together to sing in living rooms, churches, and community centers since 1844.  It is rich in history and tradition, and it continues to be a thriving form of American shape note singing.  Its distinctive melodies and harmonies attract many singers for a lifelong journey of singing.  Sacred Harp singing made its way to Chicago thirty years ago …

Our group exists for single parents AND their children. You must be a SINGLE parent. Single means divorced, widowed, or never married in the first place. We get together primarily for activities WITH our children. We may have adults-only events as well, but most of the events will be with the kids. We are NOT a dating group. We welcome you to join us! If you have ideas for meetups, please let us know. We welcome anyone in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs.

Do you live in Logan Square and have a toddler? Have you ever met other parents at the playground, but been unsure of how to take it to the next step? Then this group is for you! I created this group to develop a network of parents living in and around the Logan Square neighborhood. Our group will focus on creating playdates, building friendships and supporting families within our immediate community. Most events will include children, but we can certainly have some without! I would love to see …

This playgroup is for moms in the City as the majority of events, programs and playdates will be held in the city of Chicago. I decided to start this group to meet other Indian moms and kids in the city. Being a mom is amazing and of course its easy to relate to all moms and their experiences. But, sometimes, there are specific cultural experiences that would be nice to share with other moms/kids from the same background. The purpose of this group is to share parenting experiences, enjoy play da …

First and foremost: We are not a critique group. We are not a workshop group. We are a group of writers who get together to...just write. This is a group that meets to WRITE, to socialize, and to offer encouragement and inspiration to others as we practice our craft. We're focused on the process, not the product.  Writing can be a solitary activity...but it doesn't have to be. This is a group where the focus is actually on DOING the work as opposed to critiquing already finished works. I found s …

ADHD is as prevalent among grown-ups as children - and it's just as essential to manage the condition with a range of behavioral, organizational and other techniques. This is a support group for adults with ADD/ADHD and people who suspect they might have ADHD due to issues with procrastination, organization and time management. We usually meet 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month to discuss challenges and share information and experiences in a supportive environment. …

Active Moms' Club was born in 2008 to provide women in Chicago with quality fitness classes that they can bring their children to, so moms can get a great workout without having to worry about childcare. We offer a wide variety of classes from pre-natal to post-natal recovery and strength and conditioning, free wellness workshops and other special events because we believe a healthy and active mom has a healthy and happy family. To learn more about our programs, visit www.activemomsclub.com

Membership is temporarily closed to new members. Please check back periodically to see if we are accepting new members again. Thanks! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We are a group of people who have chosen not to have children (not just "for now," but ever). It can be hard in a baby-centric society to find others who have made similar decisions! The majority of us are in our 30's and 40's; both singles and couples are welcome. We have …

For parents and their young children who love to camp, hike, bike, cross-country ski, snow shoe, canoe, kayak, roam around, and explore the world. We'll take day trips in and around Chicago as well as weekend adventures a bit further away as we instill in our children a love for the outdoors. Plus, we'll discuss adventures we have had and ones that we want to take, learning from each other how best to travel and explore with our families. We'll help each other overcome any fears that we have …

The mission of our group is to provide opportunities for homeschooled children to connect with other kids, do joint field trips, and to serve as a resource for new and seasoned homeschool families. If you currently homeschool or are thinking about homeschooling and would like the opportunity to connect with others on this journey, then this is a group for you! We're currently accepting new members, and requesting a yearly $5 membership fee (payable by paypal or cash) to help cover the Meetup Gro …

Purpose and Guidelines for SLMNT Purpose: Support and offer friendship to one another in our role as mothers Plan fun activities to do with our children Recruit and welcome new members Publish a bi-monthly newsletter with calendar of events Membership Boundaries: Randolph Street to the north Lake Michigan to the east 22nd Street to the south Canal St to the west Dues and Prorated Dues: Dues are $60 per calendar year - due by Jan 31. After July, prorated dues are $30. A …

Camping is a fabulous way to meet new people, strengthen relationships and make great memories! We are Pet & children friendly, in fact adults, kids and pets are normally invited to any trips/activities, but PLEASE read the description of each activity &/or trip for any specific information regarding kids & pets. Always contact the organizer for that trip, if you have any questions. Please note that pets are not allowed on some trails or in some areas If you like to camp, build bonfires, grill o …

This is a group of Chicago parents who want their children to grow up multilingual (speaking 2 or more languages). It provides support and advice for parents who are trying to teach their kids proficiency in several languages or at least raise them aware and have a basic understanding of languages other than English. As the membership pool grows, it will facilitate playdates or playgroups based on foreign languages or other interests. It will explore travel and other opportunities (e.g., summer …

Connect with others Catholics in your local area in a safe, spiritual and enjoyable way. We will accomplish this through social events, bible studies, movie nights, outdoor activities and other exciting events. We welcome everyone. Our events being social, spiritual, and community oriented are intended to be fun and inspiring. We hope that people take away a deep sense of camaraderie and unity as we seek to be the bridge to create new friendships and good connections. Most importantly, we also h …

There is nothing more important in the life of a woman than having quality friends to share their successes and their challenges and to have that connection with other ladies. Lets face it, regardless of how awesome your partner is, you need your girl time!   Whether you are married or single, have children or do not, women of this age have much more commonality than differences as we reach a certain wisdom.   This group is for professional mature women in their 40's and 50's who live in Chicago …

Revolution is the online home of our group of close, woman-identified, IN REAL LIFE friends.  All members are committed to active, respectful participation on and offline, to building a community of support, laughter, and partying for both ourselves and our children, to leaving the world better than we found it. We hold these things in common: Tolerance AP Frame of Mind Liberal/Progressive Mindful Consumer Feminist Force for Positive Change in the Universe Cooperative Parenting Discretio …

A place for parents of SSKS pre-school aged children to discuss current events at SSKS, plan play groups, share ideas, and build a comaraderie to enrich our lives and our childrens, all with no pressure and full sincerity. As I find childrens outings that look interesting, I will post them. Feel free to add items you find as well.

At Olive.You.Nanny we greatly respect all of the nannies we work with and we have a lot of appreciation for the amazing nannies we meet who are impacting the lives of the children in our city and surrounding suburbs. Nannying is such an important profession and we understand the need for support and community. This meetup is designed to allow nannies an opportunity to connect with other nannies, plan play dates and outings, and discover new activities, services, and community resources for the n …

I can't believe this group did not exist before now! I immediately searched "teachers" and nada. So here we are. Im starting this group because I am looking for new faces to hang out with! I am a teacher and all my current friends are having children, are obsessed with their boyfriends or are moving away. There is nothing wrong with all of these things, however I need a new friends! I have tried other meetup groups but have run into a lot of different people that I don't connect with, or people …

This group was inspired by the hundreds of workshops I have given all over the US. Photographers were asking for ways to build their portfolios with high quality images and unique concepts. They were running out of ideas / did not have ideas, could not find models, locations or sets and were hitting a wall. After all a photography web-site filled with photos of your dog or your own children might not say "professional" in a way you want it to. This is what we will do here. The instructors will a …

Single moms of mainly little ones who live on the south side of the city to meet up for play-dates, friendship, and mutual support. We can find and explore all the positive activities for our children without always having to go very far.

Our group is designed to meet the needs of new or expectant moms over 40 in the Chicago area. We welcome first time (or second or third…) new moms in their 40s, working moms or stay-at-home moms.  Our hope is to create a community where we can learn from each other, share resources, foster lasting friendships and support each other on this wild adventure.  We provide opportunities to connect as women, as mothers and through family focused events.  Some examples of activities we do include women’ …

This is a group for anyone interested in meditation and mindfulness practices, specifically designed for while not limited to people with ADD/ADHD Attention Deficient (Hyperactivity) Disorder. As ADD/ADHD interferes with the development of a person’s self-control, tools and techniques that improve self-regulation can be of great help. Meditation is a type of mental training to helping you focus attention, balance your emotions, improve your relationships, and enhance your life. Meditation does n …

Mommies are always all about the kids and forget sometimes what is like to pamper and spoil themselves and have fun grownup interactions. I used to love going to the beach, bike riding, brunches, dinner parties, cocktail lounges, shopping, spa days, vacationing with friends, and networking. I want to be fabulous, socialize with my child, and create long lasting relationships with other mom's. My goal is to get a group of ladies together who love their children and also love having fun and experi …

This is a network for parents who have chosen to home school their children or would like more information on how to home school, or want to gain the tools needed to start your own homeschool. We are dedicated to safe, free, quality education for all.