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 …

Drum circle?  What is a drum circle? Its free style drumming in a low key, loving, peaceful, welcoming environment. NO DRUMMING EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY !!! The only prerequisite is to come and have fun. Join us on the 4th Saturday of each month from 7-9 p.m. in the sanctuary at Countryside for the Sacred Heartbeat Drum Circle. Please bring your drums, rattles, didgeridoo and other instruments to join in on the jam, if you don’t have your own we will have some limited hand percussion available to …

We decided to modify the group slightly and gather with people who like to cook and play musical instruments. Almost everyone likes live music and wants to learn to play instruments such as guitar, piano, or drums. Taking classes is a commitment not all of us can take on, but meeting with a group of friendly people for good food and music might be fun. If you would like to practice the instrument you are playing than this is a place for you. We are interested in: blues flamenco folk and popular …

Have a FAVORITE area bistro? Know a place where you can get unique, tasty food? Want to host a home party/wine tasting event? What about a music venue featuring an amazing band that you know everyone will love? Though we are based in Lake County, IL, we will network while visiting establishments in LAKE, COOK and MCHENRY COUNTIES (and also Wisconsin) that provide good times and lasting memories. LOCALLY and REGIONALLY-OWNED BUSINESSES are the FOCUS OF THIS MEETUP. Whether an area gallery, winem …

HSVE is almost full.  Registration will close June 1. Please read all the information on this page before requesting to be added to the group.   Then a member of the leadership team will contact you. Home School Village Enrichment HSVE is committed to providing Christian families with a high quality, low cost enrichment program that compliments the home schooling experience and provides a safe and nurturing environment for children and their families to grow in learning and fellowship with other …

Abundant Life Spiritual Center is a vibrant new spiritual community. Together we are learning how to "Live Fearlessly and Love Outrageously" because life is meant to be joy-filled, free-flowing and encouraging. We named ourselves Abundant Life because we know that the Abundant Life - the full life of wholeness and authentic self-expression, purpose, creativity, joy and love - is the divine birthright of every person, and we want to support your living it. We invite you to visit us for one of our …

The LORD God said, "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him. For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh. Genesis 2:18, 24. (NIV) Our group is created to provide social events in which Christian men and women can meet in order to pursue friendship, dating and marriage. This groups is for singles of all Christian faiths, our group is about faith, a shared love for Jesus Christ, and not relig …

Mom's & Tot's Who Rock Dundee and surrounding areas is a play group where Mothers can hang out while their kids are having fun! Whether it be through special weekly play dates, out and about adventures, Birthdays, theme days, movie days, holidays, Mom's night out, music days, arts and crafts days & cupcake days...etc.  We have a variety of different age kids, although it seems like the toddler (3-5) range is dominant.  We try to schedule 2 meet ups a week.  One meetup is typically a play date at …

Stroller Strides Chicago North Shore is a fitness group for moms.  It is a great way to get in shape, meet other moms, and have fun with your baby or toddler all at the same time. The classes are designed for all different fitness levels and are taught by certified instructors. Each class includes cardio and body toning intervals. The classes are an hour long, with the last 10 minutes used for abs and stretching. We welcome babies from 6 weeks to any age! FALL/WINTER SCHEDULE (November-April) M …

Registration is OPEN for 2013-14 year! Cornerstone is a private Christ-centered cooperative group designed to offer enrichment classes for Preschool-8th grades homeschooling families. Ephesians 2:19-22 "So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the Cornerstone, in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy …

Come and join us!  Make new friends and learn new ways to preserve and promote a healthy, eco-friendly environment in your community, and throughout our world! What is “ECOmmunity”? Just what the name suggests! Formed in February, 2011, the ECOmmunity Network of McHenry County is an informal, community-based organization of individuals, families, and businesses who want to learn more about - and work together to promote - healthy lifestyles, sustainable “green” living and environmental stewardsh …

State Line Dance The name of the group is derived from the fact that there is basically very little dancing offered between New Berlin / Waukesha WI to the north and the O’Hare airport area to the south. At 7000 sq. ft. - the facility, located just 4 miles north of the WI / IL border, is literally the oldest and largest ballroom in the States of Wisconsin and Illinois. It was built in the 1920s and was then known as the Twin Lakes ( the WI town in which it is located ) Ballroom. Most people reme …

This group is about meeting people, making friends, and being active.  This is not just a place to drink and date, this is a place to have new experiences and become a part of the community. The target audience is 20's and 30's, and I'm afraid we need to be strict about that.  No one is going to card you, but the demographic we're looking for is active, young people.  Please don't join if you have adult children :) Our goal is to develop activities of every type, and foster an inclusive environm …

Are you in your 20's, 30's and 40's (you know, one of the awesome kids growing up in the 80's & 90's), and living in a far north suburb of IL or a south suburb of WI and want to have a social life closer to you? This meetup is for you!  It's a great opportunity to meet new people, start new friendships, expand your group of friends, and get out of the house to have some fun. Whether single, married, divorced, newly separated, or in a relationship, we often don't have a lot of chances to meet new …

WE DRUM~*Join us each month Bring your willingness to share - It's all about ... Revealing the Real You!~* Love~*Joy & Spontaneity. Please join us monthly~for another stellar evening of Drumming I welcome you ~Beauty~Full Dear Hearts~ Enjoy~ a drum experience based on Spirit~* Energy~* Love of Music~* Love of Life~*and Love of Love. Rhythms come from the twilight space between worlds where dreams can happen. An intersection of Spiritual life~*Physical Life and Creative Imagination. Drumming can …

Do you like to sing? We are looking for singers at all experience levels! We are a non profit charitable organization.

This group has merged with Gen X/Y Social between the cities - please join our group on that meetup site instead.  Thanks! I have found it difficult to meet young people in their 30s and 40s along the Illinois/Wisconsin border. It seems that most groups in this area are under 40 or over 50 and forgot about the awesome kids who grew up in the 80 and 90s listening to grunge and alternative. Whether single, divorced, newly separated, or in a relationship, we often don't have enough time to find pe …

NW Burbs Social Dance Group listsdozen of fun, cool Dancing events around the NW suburbs of Chicago. This includes dance lessons, Dance Socials, Dance Parties, Outdoor Events, and many other fun dance-related activities in the NW suburds area.

Looking to meet new people in the gay community without having to go to the city? Look no further! This group will hopefully serve as an opportunity for those of us in the northern suburbs to make new friends and plan fun and unique social outings. It can be difficult finding other local LGBT folks when we're limited to the downtown scene. The lack of suburban venues for the gay community can often feel isolating, so let's change that! I welcome anyone to join this group, and I look forward to t …

This is a group for people interested in Steampunk with some passion for science fiction, history, and sane, intelligent conversation. We are kindred spirits with an interest in alternate historical imaginings. We will watch movies, read books, listen to Steampunk music, talk ideas, and find places, primarily in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago, to dress as and explore our characters. Inclusive, welcoming, but not kinky.  We are travelers of time and the imagination.

Do you enjoy singing or playing guitar? This is great opportunity for songwriters, guitarists, and singers to get together and share music, perform together and just make friends with like minded people. Here you can share your music and collaborate with others on music if you like. It's rare to be a songwriter, singer, and good guitar player. If that's you great, but for the rest of us, this is a place to find those that work together.

This is a group for women interested in singing, performing and having fun! This chorus is a Chapter of Sweet Adelines International. We have rehearsals in Antioch IL at the VFW on Thursdays at 7pm. Come visit us and see what we are all about! Looking forward to singing some barbershop harmony with you!

This is a group for anyone interested in having FUN while burning calories and getting FIT. ZUMBA Fitness is a great alternative for people who love group exercise fitness and dance. The music will keep you moving and you won't even know you are exercising. I started this group because I love ZUMBA Fitness and I want people to find FREE or affordable events in Lake County!

This is a group of awesome people out of Chicago suburbs who enjoy to hang out. There are lot of new desis in and around Chicago and it would be fun to meet other like minded desis. We enjoy a diverse amount of activities ranging from clubbing, desi parties, house parties, outdoorsy things, movies, dining out and anything fun! Be social. Come hang out. And please feel free to use this meetup group to share ideas for meetups or start discussions. Thanks! Please make sure you follow our page on FB …

We are here to celebrate and enjoy life through commUNITY. One way we do so is through gentle group meditation combined with sound healing; specifically using quartz crystal singing bowls. Weekly meet-ups are Wednesday evenings at 8:15 at Simple Balance in Elgin. Through relaxation and witnessing, we can release that which no longer serves us, allow our true light to shine forth for all to experience. Experience deep peacefulness as a subtle smile dawns upon your face.

Sahaja meditation is a unique discovery which has explained relation between human subtle system and its relation with music in scientific terms. For years now musicians from different backgrounds and traditions have come together and composed soothing music. On March 16th Sahaja Artists from Toronto, Michigan and Chicago are coming together to share this creative expression of art and spirituality which includes Indian classical music, ragas and classical dance. We would like to welcome you all …

This is a group for parents interested in teaching their children Arabic through immersion - whether by reading books, listening to music, or playing with other toddlers.  Additionally, I hope to form a community of Arabic speaking parents looking to enhance their language skills and culture.  Most importantly I want our members to have fun and to create an environment that's supportive of one another to practice our ancestral language. Fluency isn't required! Only your willingness to learn/spea …

hey guys, this is something new i'm tying to put together - bear with me. anybody out there dig cult horror and sci-fi movies? how about classic 80's industrial and goth/synthpop music? i'm just looking to put together a group to share ideas and the occasional night out - who knows? this is a work in progress... i'm relatively new to the area (waukegan) and don't yet know many people... who's with me?