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41 Meetup Groups match “Book Club” near Joliet, IL
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Meet with writers and poets who are motivated to publish their own work or who just enjoy writing for themselves. Share your own work and listen to others. Meet with local authors who can share their experiences with being published. Gain some valuable feedback of your work. Make some new friends who might help to inspire you to accomplish your goals and keep you writing on.
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Meet fabulous women from Naperville and read good books! We are open to women of all backgrounds who live in Naperville. Once a month, we meet for our book discussions, rotating to a different woman's home or a local venue. The genre varies. We strive to select books that will provoke a thoughtful and intellectual discussion. Questions are prepared in advance to guide the ~20-minute discussion and everyone is given a chance to voice their thoughts and opinions. Here's a list of recent books we h …
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“For there is no friend like a sister, in calm or stormy weather, to cheer one on the tedious way, to fetch one if one goes astray, to lift one if one totters down, to strengthen whilst one stands” -Christina G. Rossetti Meet other black women in Naperville and surrounding areas who have like interests, concerns, and cultural needs. You will meet active & inspiring women like yourself who crave the connection of other down-to-earth, educated, ambitious, family-oriented women. Tofu encompass …
Missing the opportunity for good conversation, laughs that make your belly hurt, and real women who understand you? This group, generally for women aged 35+ (not a rule; just a guideline -- ages range from early 30s to late 70s), is for you! Meet some local women, make new friends, and visit with some you've met in the past. We will get together for drinks, dancing, movies, coffee, lunch, dinner, sporting events, wine tastings, spa outings, shopping events, TV show activities, book club and any …
Meet kindred book lovers in a local Meetup Book Club! Fiction or non-fiction, paperback or hardcover, you'll read a new book every month. Come to laugh, share stories and make new friends!
Welcome to DuPage Center for Spiritual Living's Meetup Page. You can learn more about us by visiting our website at www.dupagecenter.org. Or, call our office at 630-236-8888. DuPage Center for Spiritual Living is a warm, loving spiritual community, embracing people of all ages, races, cultures and faiths, honoring all paths to God. We offer connection, support, friendship and celebration, providing spiritual tools for personal transformation as we help to create a world that works for everyone. …
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Mom & Me of Homer Glen is a group of over 30 stay-at-home moms and their kiddies who live in the Homer Glen, Lockport, Lemont and Orland Park areas. We fill our calendar every month with fun activities for the kids and great get-togethers for the moms! Every month our club has moms night out, breakfast club, book club, playgroups for every age, park days, zoo days, splash pad days...there's just too much to list!! In addition to all the fun, we do lots of fundraising for non-profit charities and …
The Author! Author! networking group brings together traditional and self-published authors to share ideas about marketing themselves and their books through promotions, public relations, publicity, advertising and other marketing techniques. The group welcomes: first-time authors of all genres as well as those who already have a few published books under their belts marketing and PR professionals those who are interested in the book publishing business and/or want to learn more about it. The fo …
Welcome! ...About our Group and Meetups Psychic energy is the key to unlocking joy, abundance and universal understanding. The purpose of our group is to give everyone from the highest level psychic to the person exploring psychic energy for the first time a fun experience of psychic energy. We teach a wide array of classes like Intuition Development, Tarot Card Reading, Mayan Astrology, Couples workshops and much more. Also, through our various partnerships with Native Indians and The Drepung G …
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A group of writers, whether published or not, who support all kinds of heroes including the brave members of our armed forces to those on the front lines in hospitals, fire stations, police departments, schools, and so much more. Our support ranges from donating books, supporting literacy efforts, and helping those who face danger and difficult challenges to explore their experiences through the power of telling their story.
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Let's schedule a play date! Everyone needs to get out once in a while, that's why I started this group. Going to the park is fun, but it's better with a group! Not only is this group for playdates, it's for family outings, book club, and moms night's out as well! We keep quite busy, I try to keep at least 3 things on our calendar weekly. Our goal is to grow friendships, cure boredom, and create a sense of security and support within. The ages of children in this group are from 0-5. It seems ther …
If you "get it", this is your group. You are fully aware that everything in the Universe is connected. You've read the books, you've watched the movies, you've done the work, now what? The path of enlightenment is never-ending, and through this meetup, you will learn about events that will help you continue the process, and meet like-minded folks while you're at it! While many of the activities will be "doing the work", others will be more social in nature, spending time with folks who have perh …
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TED has created a program called TEDx...and we're running with it. The first of every month, TED and TEDx enthusiasts from around Chicagoland come together at the BlackFinn American Saloon in Naperville to discuss TED talks, events, and ideas. We also eat, drink, and have fun. Everyone is welcome!
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 …
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*Please note this group will no longer accept new members beginning JUNE 1st. If you're interested in joining our book club, please fill out a profile now. Thank you in advance for your interest!* Hi there! I used to belong to a wonderful, monthly book club, but due to a change in my work schedule, I was no longer able to attend. I decided to create my own. We currently meet on Thursdays, alternating between 1pm and 7pm meetups each month. Days/times we meet may change, but advanced notice …
I'm a 30-something guy who likes to read mostly nonfiction. If you're a nonfiction reader like me this is for you! I like history, science, sports, true crime and travel narratives, but am willing to be flexible.
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!
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 …
Acorn Public Library has started a new nonfiction book club! Beginning October 4, the Barcodes will meet the first Thursday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at Oliver's in Oak Forest (6150 159th Street). Our first selection is Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl Strayed. You don't have to be an Acorn cardholder to sign up for this club, but you do need to be excited about engaging with other readers in a fun and casual environment! You must be 21 or over to join this group. …
The Little Black Dress Club is the premier women’s social network specializing in adventure, sophistication and friendship! Our diverse membership includes women who share a common spirit and a taste for the finer things in life! We enjoy activities such as themed dinner parties, casual happy hours, fashion shows, adventure and beach vacations, and celebrity book signings. We boast a penchant for “out-of-the-box” ideas and our generous contributions to charity. Our members are recognized for the …
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As Dr. A.R Bernard says, "we don't grow in isolation, we grow in community". This group is being formed to create a community of African American women in the SW suburbs of Chicago. We have a lot to share...friendship, wisdom, kindness, laughter and FUN!. Let's get together to enjoy some great books, fab food, shows, travel, and other excellent adventures. If you are a mature woman who is married or single, working or retired, you are welcome. Just be positive minded and open to new friendships. …
Lets Meet up with a group of Ladies who want to grow in their relationship with Jesus and with other women. We will be reading and discussing the book Girls Gone Wise in a World Gone Wild by Mary A Kassain , based on Proverbs 7 . The book helps us look at the difference between what the World calls us to be and what God calls us to be.. We will meet on the 2nd Thursday of each Month .
We are a group of black women who love to read, want to read more and meet like minded women. We are here to inspire women to read, share literature, fellowship, and encourage others in the joy of reading. We meet in New Lenox at Starbucks. We are an eclectic group of women and so are our reading selections. Find out more at our web site www.mochagirlsread.com
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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 …
Interested in joining a book club where everyone actually reads the books and wants to talk about them? Join this group! We will select books from various lists like Time Magazine's Best Books of All Time, 1001 Books to Read Before You Die, the NY Times best books lists, and anything else we choose! Each meetup will be loosely structured to include discussion topics as well as friendly conversation! "Vonnegut" together??
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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 …
This is a group for anyone interested in starting their novel, finishing their novel, deciding whether to write a novel or a short story. It is for those who want: to critique and be critiqued; to read out loud; to share experiences, etc. All skill levels are welcomed. I started this group because I need the input of other writers to, more confidently, self publish my novels. I am looking forward to helping you do the same and to having you share your publishing experiences with the group.”
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From the founder: ""Shamanism" has become a fad today. People are coming out of the woodwork claiming they are shamans and have this training, this degree, this "magical belt". Some will falsely claim that their "brand" is more valid than others because it comes from a certain place or culture. Some are indeed the "real deal", and I won't discount them. However, many are not. Often I believe, from reading their works and articles, they are simply regurgitating old material stolen from other aut …
This a book club for women "of a certain age" who love to read and and enjoy a variety of Naperville area eateries.
HI, my name is Lynne and I am a junkie, an ART JUNKIE. I started this group to meet and create with other women artists who are "junkies" like myself. Ever want to try an art medium or make a craft project, but didn't have all the supplies, or didn't have the confidence to do it alone? West Suburban Art Junkies is a meetup group where women can be inspired, can create and share their art. Each meetup will feature a project workshop that we will do together from start to finish, talk, laugh, lear …
Do you love to read science fiction and fantasy? This is the book club for you! We meet once per month in various Naperville area locations. Join us to meet other sci-fi/fantasy book lovers and have a blast discovering new books.
Serenity, a New Women's Ministry: Serenity is a Christian travel and social group for women who are over the age of 48. Serenity is for the Christian woman who likes to travel in style, but hates to travel alone. All Christian women (single and married) who are over the age of 48 are welcome (no specific ethnicity). We will look out for each other and keep each other safe as we travel together around the world. We will explore and enjoy different parts of the world. This is a Christian women's t …
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