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 …

Welcome to the SLBC!  We are 150+ members strong... and we welcome readers of all ages, gender, and  interests.  With that in mind, there are MANY MeetUp options, the idea being that a time, topic, book, location....the timing of the universe.... will work for YOU. Regular Meetups are scheduled twice a month.  Mark your calendars and join us when you can. --1st Wednesday --3rd Monday Also, log-in to MeetUp often to see what is on the Calendar.  If you haven't already done so, go into your MeetUp …

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

When is the last time you read a good book and didn't have anyone to talk to about it? When was the last time you had fun conversation, good food, and met new friends? Maybe you are new to the area such as myself and are bored with being at home. If any of those areas apply to you then join us! South Suburban Ladies of Literature is an up and coming bookclub that will allow members to venture out and read new and exciting books from all genres. We will leave no stone unturned in this bookclub an …

Guess what! You are not the only person who finds it a bit challenging to make new friends at a nightclub. You are also not the only person who is concerned with having money to pay for important things (such as shelter and the occasional dentist appointment, maybe) but unwilling to surrender to a life of Stouffer's frozen dinners! Welcome to Cheap Eats, Good Reads. Here are the goals of this group: 1) Meet friends. 2) Eat good food that is also cheap. 3) Talk about interesting things. Every mon …

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 …

The Barcodes meet the first Thursday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at Oliver's in Oak Forest (6150 159th Street). Make the Barcodes part of your summer plans! On July 11th, we will discuss The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business by Charles Duhigg. Then we will meet just 3 weeks later, on August 1st, to discuss The Great American Railroad War: How Amborse Bierce and Frank Norris Took on the Notorious Central Pacific Railroad by Dennis Drabelle. You don't have to be an Acorn ca …

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 .

Shimer College encourages dynamic and friendly conversation. Our favorite topics include: 'What is society? What is love? What does it mean to be human? What is our relationship with past and future generations? What is our responsibility to each other? What is the meaning of life?' We will be hosting events around Chicago to provide a format for open discussion.

This is a group for Christian Women interested in a closer walk with God via bible study, prayer, fellowship meals, meetings and conference calls with the authors of the books. We provide the books to you at no cost and you will be required to complete a brief survey about the book that you have selected. This is a non denominational group and we are not focused on a particular denomination. All Christian Women are welcome and the main focus is learning how to walk with God day by day in the sea …

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 …

Do you make comics (or want to make comics)? Webcomics, indie comics, superhero comics, mini comics, comic strips, graphic novels, zines, whatever? Do you draw, write, or both? Then this might be the meetup for you! Group critiques, workshops, work days, field trips are all things we will probably be doing, so keep an eye on upcoming meetups!

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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' …

Come join us as we Get Together to Get Away from our everyday! This group is specifically designed for ladies in who live in the NWI area.  The goal of the group is to meet new friends, network, try new and fun places and participate in a multitude of activities. Example of activities are things like comedy shows, movie nights, festivals, socializing dinners, book clubs, wine tasting, exercise, spa day, Bunco or whatever else we all think of meetups! There is something for everyone! I would love …

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 …

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 …

We're McKinley Park Church, a small, grassroots-style ministry that meets in the homes of our members. Our Meetup group will offer three different types of Meetups, so you can pick and choose which ones you want to be involved with. They are: 1. Sunday Morning Worship Service. Christ's love for us is the motivation behind everything we do. If you'd like to join us in worshipping our great God, or even just engage in a good conversation about what that means, we would love to have you. 2. Vol …

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 is for learning, teaching and sharing ideas about disaster preparedness, be it natural or man made. With an extremely shaky economy, depletion of our natural resources and a myriad of other exposures that may interfere with our current way of life, skills such as food & water storage, sanitation, security, self defense, shelter, etc. will have tremendous value. To this end, we hold informational seminars, coordinate group buys, a book club, attend and sponsor workshops. The group is t …

This group is for people who love to do crafts including: sewing, quilting, card making, scrap booking, jewelry making, knitting, crocheting and more. Most of us lead very busy lives and do not have enough time to do our craft. This group is providing a place and expanded time period to pursue our favorite crafts.

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 …

Let's talk tarot! Learn and grow as readers & seekers. Develop and share our skills. Favorite decks, books, spreads, and uses for and about tarot. How you develop better reading skills. How to use Tarot as a spiritual tool. How fun it is to play with the cards. Let's learn the future together. Something for everyone interested in Tarot

I want to gather a great group of people who have lupus that want to meet others who share in their experiences. You know, just to have fun and be around others who just "GET IT". Some meetups will be spur of the moment (extra spoon day) and some will be planned far in advance (saving spoons/trade a spoon day). We will hang out in great coffee shops, gather at a spa or two, have tea, watch movies, read books, and have other fun outings. The purpose of this group is to give us lots of activities …

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.”

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 …

Dissertation Chicago is for graduate students who need support, accountability and feedback between sessions with advisers. We host seminars, workshops and other events for members who are completing a masters thesis or doctoral dissertation.