Meetup with Your Colleagues at the University of Wisconsin We are academic staff, classified employees, faculty, graduate students, and post doctoral students working at University of Wisconsin campuses, who get together to share our work experiences, current research, and institutional knowledge -- and relax, too! UW-Madison alone is large and expansive, spanning 935 acres along the southern shore of Lake Mendota, with over 200 departments, programs, and centers, and it's difficult to connect …

We welcome individuals anywhere on the geek spectrum: from those merely harboring secret geeky inclinations to those who obsessively fantasize about transforming into some sort of mad scientist, superhero, or archmage. As a geek, you will be invited to wicked board game nights, awesome museum trips, drinking & debauchery outings, movie screenings, food orgies, and nice, clean, wholesome outdoor romps. You will also be encouraged to create your own fun by suggesting new activities for the group …

The Plainfield Junior Woman's Club is a member of The General Federation of Women's Clubs. GFWC is an organization with international affiliation dedicated to community improvement by enhancing the lives of others through volunteer service. GFWC members took part in some of the biggest social movements in our nation's history, such as helping to establish 75% of the nation's public library system and assisting in the formation of the juvenile court system. You can learn more about our federatio …

Have you ever thought about what you would do if you became lost while on a day hike? How about if you injured yourself miles from civilization and were unable to move? Then, all too quickly dusk approaches and the realization that you will be spending the night in the wilderness begins to sets in. Being prepared for this type of situation and having a well established plan could mean the difference between life and death. That is why at the “Great Outdoors and Survival”, our chief aim is to hel …

In today's economy, the more quality connections you have, the better chance of not only surviving, but thriving in a competitive marketplace. We will get together once a month to exchange ideas, meet others and have short presentations about different businesses and different business tools. We meet the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:30am, and we also meet online once a month at 7:30pm. We have a private Facebook group to maintain contact throughout the month.  Great place to network, share info …

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 …

We are Mount Prospect's foremost organization for young people, age 18-40. The Mount Prospect Jaycees are committed to leadership development through community service. We run community service, social, and leadership development projects each year. We provide many opportunities for networking, professional development, community service, and fun! In 2007, we celebrated our 50th anniversary! Please visit www.mountprospectjaycees.com to learn more. The Mount Prospect Jaycees are an affiliate orga …

Assalam-alekum! (God's peace upon you) Are you a born Muslim, a convert or revert Muslim, or, want to rejuvinate your Islamic values?  Are you a non-Muslim wanting to join Islam? Do you believe in one God? Or do you want to explore your spirituality or learn more about the Quran? Are you a single Muslim seeking a social circle to find a Muslim companion?  Are you a Muslim professional looking to network? Or do you just want to have safe and halal fun in Chicago with fellow Muslims?  These may al …

Have you had a spiritual experience? Meet other people who have had experiences like you. Discuss out-of-body adventures, dreams, déjà vu, near-death experiences, seeing an inner light, hearing an inner sound, or having a sense that you have lived before. Find out what these experiences can mean. Discover techniques to help you explore your inner worlds. Our meetings are open to people of all paths and religions who have a passion for increasing their awareness and understanding of Spirit. Memb …

This is a group for anyone interested in meditation, Buddha Dharma, Ving Tsun kung fu (for self defense only), tai chi, chi gong and stress reduction. We started this group to share these practices with anyone looking for more peace and happiness and understanding of how to apply it practically in every day life. When we unite our body, breath and mind as one, we can live with greater clarity, focus and health. We look forward to meeting you and together making ourselves, our families, friends a …

Networking and Idea Sharing for Chicago Women in Tech - Who should join: Women in Digital Marketing, Search Engine Optimization SEO, Pay Per Click PPC, Search Engine Marketing SEM, Web Development, Information Technology IT, Entrepreneurs, Social Media Specialists, Affiliate Marketing, Blogging or any other Tech Related Field. Guys are welcome to join and participate by the way, just remember the emphasis here is women claiming their voice in the tech community.

Multi-Sport Adventure Group aka "MAG" is a group of adults mostly in their mid 20's, 30's, early 40's who share an enthusiasm and interest for intermediate to advance adventure activities. Sound like fun? Join other adventurers who think the same! We welcome singles and couples who like getting thrills through activities like Rock Climbing, Canyoneering, Hiking, Kayaking, White Water Rafting, Bungee Jumping, Skydiving, Camping, Backpacking, Mountaineering, ATVing, Sailing, Snowmobling, Snow Skii …

PESO Toastmasters club meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 7pm- 8:30pm at the Chicago Southeast Asia Center - 5120 N. Broadway St. Chicago, IL 60640. Anyone 18+ is welcome to join. Feel free to stop in as a guest and get more information. PESO Toastmasters public speaking club is affiliated with Toastmasters International, a world leader in communication and leadership development (www.toastmasters.org). PESO Toastmasters club gathers a group of professionals from all walks of li …

Signature Body & Mind Solutions initiated a meet up group in 2009 dedicated to developing the practical skills & knowledge of the “conscious” bodyworker or massage therapist. In order to promote a balanced sense of community within the local massage & bodywork field and embrace the education that is available for practicing body workers, these meet ups are designed to maintain integrity and interest within the massage therapy and bodywork field . This meetup group is not directly affiliated wit …

We are Wauconda and Island Lake's foremost organization for young people, ages 18-40. The Wauconda/Island Lake Jaycees is one of Illinois' newest chapters of the United States Junior Chamber. We are committed to leadership development through community-based events. With members in Wauconda, Island Lake, and the surrounding areas, we run community service, social, and leadership development projects throughout the year. We provide many opportunities for networking, professional development, comm …

We are Aurora's foremost organization for young people, ages 18-40. The Aurora Jaycees is one of Illinois' newest chapters of the United States Junior Chamber. We are committed to leadership development through community-based events. With members in the Aurora area, we run community service, social, and leadership development projects throughout the year. We provide many opportunities for networking, professional development, community service, and fun! Please also join our Facebook page to le …

The Milwaukee Women’s Sacred Singing Circle meets to sing as a circle of women every other Tuesday (once every two weeks) for 75-90 minutes. Women may attend regularly or just occasionally. It is not necessary to have prior experience nor to be a “great” singer. We ask that participants simply come with the intent to sing for healing and celebration of life—for oneself, others near and far, and for the world. Drums and rhythm instruments are welcomed, though singing together is our main activity …

Online marketing is more than just selling stuff on eBay! In fact, online marketing has finally come to the forefront, as companies big and small discover the value of shifting more of their marketing budgets online. Online marketers have proven that you can generate more leads and deliver more sales than traditional marketing--with higher ROIs and lower CPAs. But online marketing is a rapidly developing arena, with specialties now evolving as fast as new opportunities and technologies emerg …

The Ivy League Alumni Club of Chicago Welcome, Chicago Ivy Leaguers! We are a face-to-face social network of alumni from Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, Princeton, Upenn, and Yale. We host professional networking events and publish a weekly newsletter with job postings catered to alumni of these schools in the Chicago area.  We also organize career enhancing professional events weekly and monthly in our city. In order to become an official member of this group, you must verify s …

People interested in maintaining personal liberties and freedoms and limited Government not to infringe upon those rights. Discussing solutions to todays issues and bringing people together, instead of dividing as most political parties do. We are not affiliated with any political parties. Just concerned citizens who want to be part of the solution and not part of the problem. The power lies with "We the people", we just lost sight of that fact.

This group is focused on women who want to get healthy, but can feel self-conscious going to a gym or group exercise class by themselves for any number of reasons. Maybe you don't think you're fit enough? Maybe you want a slower pace? Maybe you want friendly easy going gals to get you there and through the class?. Let's get a group together to exercise together, relieve any intimidation you may feel about doing certain activities alone, with the additional accountability that comes with making a …

Black Girls Rock was inspired by the BET special. I wanted to bring young Black women together to build positive relationships that will grow into true friendships. This group is for fun, out-going, open-minded black women who are in their 20s to early 30s who are interested in going out, trying new activities, and building long-lasting friendships. If this group resonates with you, I invite you to join. Side note: We are in no shape, form or fashion affiliated with Black Girls Rock, Inc. We ju …

The Congregational Church of Batavia Small Business Networking Group is a well-established gathering of small business owners and those interested in this community.  We are affiliated with the Congregational Church of Batavia, and welcome all participants regardless of religious belief. While new to meetup, we have approximately 25 to 30 attendees at each meeting. For more information or to join our email list, please visit our website, www.ccobnetwork.com.

We are Wheeling's foremost organization for young people, age 21-40. The Wheeling Jaycees are committed to leadership development through community service. We run many community service, social and leadership development projects each year. We provide many opportunities for networking, professional development, community service and fun! Our dues are $60. Please visit www.wheelingjaycees.org to learn more. The Wheeling Jaycees are an affiliate organization of the Illinois Junior Chamber of Comm …

I started this group 3 years ago when we moved to Arlington Heights and I needed to find other artists to share energy and inspiration with. Also to connect with people who didn't think I was crazy as soon as I opened my mouth! We are a diverse group of Artists in the Northwest suburbs who are not affiliated with any government body. We welcome creative thinkers and all kinds of artists to join us on the last Tuesday evening of every month in downtown Arlington Heights, IL. We promote sharing sk …

Have you ever thought about what you would do if you became lost while on a day hike? How about if you injured yourself miles from civilization and were unable to move? Then, all too quickly dusk approaches and the realization that you will be spending the night in the wilderness begins to sets in. Being prepared for this type of situation and having a well established plan could mean the difference between life and death. That is why at the “Wilderness Survival” Meetup, our chief aim is to help …

This is a study group and support group for people preparing to take the GRE. We will meet and collaboratively determine the format of the group. There is no cost.  However, $2 donations are appreciated to help keep the group open.  This group is NOT a ploy to get you to pay for classes, study materials, or anything else.  It really is free.  The idea is, we will support each other in committing to a regular study schedule, in order to achieve the best possible scores.  We will share knowledge …

ARFhouse Chicago (Animal Refuge Foundation) is a no-kill all volunteer animal shelter in Chicago. In August 2007, we celebrated our one year anniversary. In addition to helping place homeless animals, our goal is to lower the homeless pet population and the number of animals euthanized. Our goal is being accomplished through a combination of adopting out animals and educating the public on the importance of spaying and neutering. To date, we have adopted out over 600 animals. ARFhouse places dog …