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 …

KidzHelp Digital Writing Project: Writing with a purpose Kids creating digital stories for seniors! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Are you interested in joining our digital writing for kids and seniors volunteer project right here in Streamwood / Elgin? (Run by Jessica, Braden and Bridgette Nicholson) Most kids love using technology and multimedia. Used wisely, digital writing can help kids improve their writing and help them create writing that …

Welcome, Our club is all about becoming better self directed investors and traders. Our main focus is in educating ourselves on how to self manage investment accounts such as 401Ks and IRAs and  how to trade for a living. As our club matures, our original goal of providing support and of sharing our gained knowledge remains our tenet. Our most significant learning to date is that successful investing and trading requires hard work and that Financial Prosperity comes only with the proper unders …

We are a group looking to hold monthly meet ups to discuss various printing and design strategies with local area small and medium sized business owners, marketing and direct mail marketing professionals. We also welcome any graphic design professionals or graphic design students that want to connect with other area business professionals and pick up any print design tips, and gain a few networking leads along the way. We will discuss varying topics regarding print from month to month. We will d …

Meet friendly local moms to share experiences, get advice and most importantly have fun! We're moms with infants to school age kids who are looking to do playgroups and other kid friendly outings in the City. Our goal is to have at home playgroups several times a month as well as outings such as the zoo, museums, parks, story time, picnics, and coffee.  Members are encouraged to host events by coming up with ideas and serving as a contact person for these events. In order to maintain an active g …

After a short break, we will again accept new member applications. However, to maintain the intimacy that makes our group what it is, we are not planning to accept an abundance of new members. We mean this in the nicest way possible, and if you feel you would be actively engaged in PLOP, then we do want to meet you. When you complete your profile to apply to the group, please put some effort into it so that we see how much you care. If you find that the group is closed when you try to apply, che …

Meet other North Shore moms just like you! Come to a local Meetup for friendship, reassurance, parenting advice, stories and fun. We have all types of meetups from going to parks, playgroups in individual homes, libraries, museums and many local kid- friendly places. We even have the much needed Moms Night Out! We welcome any young-at-heart mom who lives on the North Shore (Evanston, Wilmette, Highland Park, Glenview, Skokie, Northbrook, Winnetka, Kenilworth, Glencoe and Lake Forest and Deerfiel …

Chicago Japanese Language Meet Up group is for... Practicing speaking Japanese, finding out more about the culture or just hanging out and trading travel stories from Japan.  It is a very relaxed group with speakers of all levels. To join our Meet Up group, please send your photo, self introduction and answer a few basic questions. Once you are accepted, you will have full access to all the member profiles and access to our discussion boards. You will see some of the events we offer below... p …

This group is open to all gamers in and around the Elgin, IL area. We're open to gamers of all kinds, whether you enjoy tabletop RPGs, board games, card games, story games, or maybe all of the above. Looking for players for your last RPG campaign? Or a weekly boardgame night? Or perhaps just meeting other gamers in a social setting around town? Join us and let us all know! Schedule a meetup or start a discussion thread. This isn't just a Meetup group, it's a local community. New to gaming? No pr …

Our ladies-only book club started year ten together in Oct, 2012.  That is > 100 book shared.  Meetings are filled with lively conversation and fun related to the book themes. At every meeting, we tie in food or an activity. We usually meet on the far northwest side of Chicago (near Devon & Central in the neighborhood of Edgebrook). Public transportation is excellent.  Members are all ages and stages of life, from college to retirement.  We are also on facebook as a private group. Many meetings …

The Evanston Writers Group is an eclectic mix of writers, ranging from beginners to long time professionals, and reflect all ages, genders and backgrounds. We have members who publish literary fiction, creative non-fiction, children's literature, romance, hard-boiled crime, memoir, travel, poetry, humor and assorted forms of the unclassifiable. Because we are fearless and a little nuts, we open our minds to anyone and any thing. We'll bend and stretch ourselves like soft licorice to dig your s …

Are you looking to meet some non-judgemental, kind, friendly and helpful homeschooling/unschooling families?  Are you looking for fun social outtings, or weekly playdates? Then this group may be for you. This secular homeschool group provides both unstructured and structured social activities, field trips and some group learning activities to families in the Wheaton area with children ranging in age from infant to 14. Our members live from Downers Grove and Lombard to Naperville and West Chicago …

Let's get together for affordable activities in Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin. Dining out, movies, wine tasting, short trips, Chicago events, dancing, sharing your story and making good friends. Sometimes we will invite our gentlemen friends and significant other to join us.

This group is open to anybody, male or female, going through divorce, separation or, in general, through a challenging breakup.  People find it hard to make the first step to come to a meeting and often comment afterwards how they had wished they came months ago.  We generally function as an open forum where people can vent their feelings and frustrations, ask questions of each other and generally share their commonalities.  You are not the only one who feels like this. Our members are of all a …

We all have a common desire to know whats on the other side. What comes next when we leave this world? We believe the soul survives and the spirit goes on. If you have infinite curiosity, like staying up into the wee hours of the morning just to capture a two second EVP, if you CAN'T wait to see your first Full Body Apparition and you have a strong desire to be part of a fun group who takes Ghost Hunting seriously (well, mostly), we would welcome you at our next meeting and potentially at a futu …

A place to learn about the breed and help others that are thinking about getting a French Bulldog.Also to get together in socialable gatherings to share stories, laughter and let our dogs interact together. To support our local frenchie rescue group- Chicago French Bulldog Rescue, INC, NFP at http://www.frenchieporvous.org

Who wants to increase their network by making Positive Connections and getting referrals in the most efficient way? Speed Networking is a relatively new and highly efficient form of Business Networking. It is 6-10 times more efficient than regular Business Networking because in a Speed Networking session you can make up to 30 new business connections per hour! So, you'll save a lot of time and energy. If done right, Speed Networking makes Business Networking not only super easy and painless for …

The Wauconda Area Play Group is a wonderful way to meet other families in the area. While most of our members are moms & their kids, dads are welcome to join too! Parents can socialize with other parents while the kids play together. We are open to moms, dads and kids of any ages. I will be posting many different events such as park outings, story time, play dates, moms night out and more. I hope we can make some lasting friendships for both the mommies and the kids.

Hello and welcome to Critique This, a Meetup group for serious writers with serious goals. If you're looking for encouragement, direction, interesting discussions and writing support, you've found it! When a writers' group really works, it can be the highlight of your week. I belonged to another writers' group for five years. Having others read and critique my work has contributed more to my growth as an author than any class or workshop. Reading and critiquing others' work, and the camaraderie …

This is a group for anyone interested in Reiki and Energy Healing in the Chicago area. Everyone welcome, from those who are Reiki attuned, to those who are curious about Reiki and to those who practice another energy healing modality. I started this group as a way to connect with other people in Chicago to practice Reiki and energy balancing as well as share our stories and do other like minded activities such as meditation. Members are welcomed and encouraged to share their own events relating …

This group is for women from 21-30 who love to read (especially love stories) .After graduating college and entering the real world it can be hard to find where you fit in. This is the perfect place to meet new people, have fun, drink wine, and indulge in steamy romance novels. We will meet every month to every 2 weeks over a glass of wine to discuss the novel and just do some "girl talk".

As we grow up in Chicago, our old friends seem to get married and move-on. All those wild times are now a distant memory. Yet sometimes we are still single, and need to do what singles do. Meet and mingle. Windy City here we come. Remember that time in college where you could find an army of friends to go to a party, bar or a even a roadtrip? Why do those times have to be the past? Why cant they be right now? We have the jobs, we have the income. Those times can be here again. This club is not o …

We are about inspiring, empowering, and helping screenwriters and filmmakers reach their goals and be more successful. We're on a mission to bring more production, from start to finish, to Chicago. We're expanding to connect to funding opportunities in Chicago and around the world. We've opened this group up to screenwriters, writers, directors, producers, filmmakers, and funding resources. Please be part of it. Reach out and make this a community to help each other.

"We really believe that everyone has a talent, ability, or skill that he can mine to support himself and to succeed in life." This Group provide a chance for Desi filmmakers to meet and collaborate on Indian Film projects. If you are an aspiring screenwriter ,a director , choreographer or aspiring Actor/actress please reach us . This Group is open to all talents and disciplines who are interested in making independent Hindi, Punjabi or Urdu Films: We need Writers, editors, actors, art directors, …

A group for writers in Lake Conty, IL. Write-Ins held on various days at various times and locations. This is not a critique circle, just a group for people with an interest in or passion for writing to get together and write.  All levels welcome from newbies to published authors.

Who are we? We're a group of people from all over NE IL/ SE WI who love to write. Our members come from all backgrounds, representing every stage of the writing process, from beginner to full-time writer. There are no limits on genre. Our members span the board, bringing in non-fiction, fiction, blogs, poems, essays, concept outlines, and so on. Meetings generally consist of members reading pieces they've written. They are then critiqued by the rest of the group. We strive to offer helpful tips …

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 …

SharePoint Social is a group for technology professionals to network and discuss with local SharePoint users and experts in the Chicago suburbs in a social setting. Our aim is to bring together SharePoint talent to provide an avenue for relevant discussions driven primarily by our members. Whether it is a seasoned user seeking advice or an individual new to SharePoint, you are invited to ask your question, tell your story and even Share-A-Pint! ***Please note that the event is aimed for SharePoi …