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 …

There are a few other book clubs out there, but not many in the NW corner of the city.  I struggled to find one that was just for women and had spots available at their upcoming events.  So, I started my own group. I'm also hoping to expand beyond the monthly book discussions.  It would be great to meet other women that are interested in dinners, wine tasting, etc. Please note: This group has $2 dues for each 6-month period.  The current period is November 2012 to April 2013.  You can either pay …

I would love to meet other women in the Skokie area who are working professionals and love reading! Let's start a book discussion group with slightly older women, 50ish, who would love to laugh, talk, and enjoy great books!

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! :)

A book club for readers and fans of fantasy fiction of all stripes, from urban to epic. The little sister of the Western Suburban Sci-Fi Book Club, the Suburban Fantasy Book club is for those of us who don't need as much science in their fiction. We'll be meeting once a month on the first Tuesday of each month for dinner and discussion. Generally we'll meet in the Western suburbs, though we may also meet in the city, and I'll make a steady effort to pick locations accessible via public transport …

This is a group under Salvation & Deliverance Ministries that is open to all. Our purpose is to encourage a Christ-centered group where we can grow in love for God, God's Word, His people, His work and one another through reading books that teach such things. We are a fellowship for all who seek a closer relationship with God and others. CTM is a positive alternative for Christians (or anyone interested) to share their faith, fellowship, coffee and tea in good company, with others who are like-m …

We decide as a group what to read/discuss. We read one book per month (or try, anyway). We meet up in Logan Square.  No themes, no restrictions on membership -- anyone is welcome (even if you don't live near the Logan Square neighborhood). Who's with me??

Have you read the Fifty Shades books by E.L. James? Multiple times? If you'd like to talk about Anastasia and Christian with other devotees, please join us. We'll delve into the characters, plot lines, and what makes these books so compelling to so many people.

This group started in May 2011, and we've read novels by Joyce, Malraux, Kafka, Wright, Mishima, Faulkner, Nabokov, Unamuno, Ellison, Hamsun, Woolf, Biely, Gide, and many others.  We try to have a good time discussing the books without descending to small talk, think critically without descending to pedantry, etc. Also, as the title shows, we've expanded our reading list since the group started.  We don't really want to title the group something as vague as "Chicago Literature Group," etc., and …

Many hobbies of our youth have had a resurgence: classic tv is on Youtube and Netflix, classic sports like kickball have their own leagues, and classic games even have a couple of their own bars. But it seems like classic young adult fiction--which was a huge part of our youths--has been slightly forgotten. This club will meet monthly over drinks to discuss a classic YA book from the '70s, '80s, or '90s. Think along the lines of E.L. Konigsburg, Louis Sachar, Beverley Cleary, Lois Lowry, and any …

Advance Dungeons & Dragons 2nd Edition. Looking for expierenced players who have played at some point any of the D&D editions. Looking for about 4-8 dedicated players for each session. Meetups will be scheduled usually Friday or Saturday evenings. Will like to run a session every week or 2 weeks. These sessions will last from anywhere between 3-5 hours. Character creation will be based on some house rules and the campaign itself will be original. Will include a lot of role playing/puzzles/combat …

It's Time to Get Out of the Rat Race. What's your dream? Freedom of time? Unlimited resources to travel the world? Whatever it may be, Robert Kiyosaki, author of the #1 personal finance book of all time, Rich Dad Poor Dad, developed CASHFLOW 101, which teaches you how to get out of the Rat Race and onto the Fast Track, how to make your money work for you -- not the other way around. Therefore, I will be hosting the CASHFLOW 101, one or more game per month, to help illustrate the fundamentals o …

Are you an indie girl wandering the cold streets of Chicago? If so, you've come to the right place. We want together a group of music loving, bike riding, artistically inclined, pseudo weird girls to have fun! For me this group was born out of the desire to escape mainstream culture, how many times have I stood around in a group of women and felt like wow I just don't relate to you: no, I don't care if the Cubs won last night, not really interested in what sorority you were in, and NO I didn't …

Find friends! Find information! Find ways to connect with the La Grange area community! Find entertainment! Find your neighbors! Find a great library, superb librarians and wonderfully helpful library staff!

Two years ago, our ambitious friend and founder, Meghan, started this wonderful mom's group because she would "see other moms in Brookfield and the surrounding areas and want to stop and meet them all." Today, we are over 100 members strong and still growing!  Our calendar is packed with fun events almost daily (weekends & evenings, too).  Whether you are looking for park play dates, trips to the zoo, holiday themed parties, backyard play groups, a book club, exercise buddies, or mom and/or dad' …

This is a social group for mothers who stay home full-time or work part-time with one or more children 5 and younger in the communities of Elmhurst, Villa Park and Lombard. Our goals are to make new friends, to connect with other moms and their children, to support each other, and to have fun! We plan a wide variety of daytime activities every month for Moms to attend with their kids as well as one or more "moms only" evening events. Activities may include kids' outings, park days, recipe exchan …

Join us on our journey to our BEST SELF. NOT just a meetup, this is a MOVEMENT. A movement towards a new generation of "whole black women who are EMPOWERED in every area of their lives. Whole women make SMART decisions and know their value. We refer to ourselves as Diamonds and we are priceless! We bring out the BEST in each other! We plan events that cater to EVERY aspect of your life. We workout together, travel together, save and invest together, pray together, solve problems together. We enc …

We are a smaller group and like it that way. We want to get to know you and your kids. So to help keep our group small, we require that members attend at least one meetup every 4 months. And we would love for you to host as many meetups as you would like to! Just email the organizers to have your event added to the calendar. Our dues are $10/year and are due within 30 days of joining. This covers our meetup costs as well as paying for parties and service projects throughout the year. A little bi …

Our History Our group was founded in 2008 by a dedicated group of moms in La Grange Park looking to provide social activities for moms and their kids. We also wanted to support our communities by participating in a variety of service projects.  At our first meeting, we had no idea how many moms would show up.  Here we are 4 years later with a group that has blossomed into what is now the Greater La Grange Area Moms Club (GLAM) with nearly 50 active members. Who We Are Our members mainly live in …

Privet! Thank you for the interest in out meetup.  This meetup is for RUSSIAN speaking people residing in the city of Chicago and nearby suburbs!  And we ask you not to apply, if you do not speak Russian language. Our activities range from theater outings, picnics in local parks, game watching to a monthly BOOK CLUB meeting in a peaceful home environment. I encourage all members to be active and to make use of "suggest a meetup" feature available on our home page.  I hope that once you become co …

Sometimes being a geek girl is a lonely experience. It's hard connect with other women when they're staring at you funny because you're trying to explain your theory that the nature of a child's mutation stems partially from genetics as seen in Polaris and Magneto, but mostly from some sort of trauma before puberty - the time in which most mutants first exhibit abilities. Ex: Nightcrawler wanted to disappear because of his demonic appearance, and he did. You flashed 'em a little bit of your geek …

This group is for professional  business owners networking in Hinsdale and of the Chicago suburbs.  We meet monthly for lunch to get to know one another and build relationships.   Simply bring a brown-bag lunch and join us for a wonderful, empowering time together! We meet at a great convenient location close to all major expressways, route 83 and Ogden Ave in a very comfortable atmosphere! Membership is exclusive, and we only allow one business owner for each business type at our meetings. You …

This group's purpose is to cultivate a tribe of like-minded, intelligent, independent women in our twenties to meet for some coffee, breakfast, and worth-while conversation. This group is reserved for women in their twenties who are either new to Chicago or who want to branch out of your social circle. This group is a place not only for engaging new friendships, but also unearthing new restaurants. At the present time, I will schedule a brunch every other Sunday. As this meet-up evolves, I hope …

The goal of "Illini Startups" is to connect Illini alums (and students) with a common interest in the startup movement to share ideas and serve as a mutual resource to the growing community of Illini entrepreneurs. We will achieve our goal by hosting monthly meetups for casual networking over coffee or lunch. Among these meetings we will devote one per quarter to hosting an expert guest speaker, and another to discussion of a relevant book or article chosen by the group.

Want to lose weight? Tired of seeing initial success, only to lose momentum and end of right back where you started? Inside Out Weight Loss is for you! We will be using a series a free podcasts, "Inside Out Weight Loss" to examine why food is an issue in our lives, and what changes we can make from the inside out in order to achieve peace with food and lasting weight loss success. There are no fees, no products to buy, no books, no dues. We will meet weekly to discuss the podcast and to su …

Teach yoga? Connect with other yoga teachers in Chicagoland's western 'burbs. Join us to see how we can support, inspire and educate each other. More importantly, we will create a sense of community, rather than competition. Meetings will be monthly...and the group will determine the direction of the meetings. Some suggestions: Book club, Acro-yoga practice, Fundraisers, Workshops, Discussing those awkward teaching situations...

This is a group for Polish speaking moms and young children who want to meet and play together in a Polish speaking environment. As a mother of two young boys who will hopefully be bilingual (or trilingual) I would like them to make new friends who can speak not only English but also Polish. I am aware that kids learn best from other kids. That's why for those of you who have only one or two people speaking Polish to your children, getting to know other moms and children who can share the same l …

This is a group for anyone interested in connecting with other youth and family religious leaders in the Chicagoland area. Let's meet up to support and relate to one another in our programs by sharing ideas and resources, brainstorming, asking questions, collaborating, attending conferences together, reading books and sharing stories. I believe religious leaders of youth and families are wonderfully creative people, so lets get together and let our creativity generate something wonderful. My hop …