Calling all Classical music and arts lovers who enjoy attending symphonic music concerts, gallery openings, museum events, live theater, book reviews etc, This is a group that sometimes wishes it lived in New York but still appreciates the talented performers we have here at home in Central Illinois as well as the convenience of getting to our many performance venues!

This is a group for Christian believers who love to enjoy life and get away from the mundanities of life. From 1-4 hour festivities to mini-vacations, we can get away from the ordinary! Bible studies and church events are great, but this group focuses on exhibiting what we learn in Christ outside of a church setting understanding that a believer's life should demonstrate the Love of God in interactions with people and gatherings outside of the church. The Word of God tells us to: "Be wise in the …

Calling all radical homemakers! This is a group for folks in the Bloomington-Normal area who are either practicing or aspiring radical homemakers. The term "radical homemaker" was coined by Shannon Hayes, author of Radical Homemakers: Reclaiming Domesticity from a Consumer Culture, and it applies to anyone who is trying to reduce their consumption/consumerism and increase their domestic productivity and community engagement. This group is meant to connect people in the community who are interest …

What stirs your soul? Are you nourishing it? This Group is for anyone with a creative heart. If your creative river is flowing, let it flow for all to see and admire. If you're feeling blocked, come for inspiration. Let's get together each month and listen and be listened to, show and be shown. Your own work or someone else's that moves you. Poetry, art, Nature, dance, business plans, you name it. Informal gatherings, pot lucks, dance parties, howling at the moon? Yes! Suggest it and let's make …

Meetup Group for people interested in learning about American Kenpo, based on Ed Parker's system of self-defense.

Come check us out! Whether your goal is to overcome a fear of public speaking, take your presentation skills from good to great, or strengthen your leadership skills through leadership programs and networking, Toastmasters is the place to be. Stop in and visit a Riverfront Toastmasters meeting for free and see what Toastmasters can do for you. Riverfront Toastmasters is the perfect place to improve your communication skills, develop the leadership skills you desire, and increase your ability to …

This group is for the beginner to professional, and everything in-between, for both Digital Photographer Teachers& Instructors and Models. We have a lot to learn in both industries, and they depend on each other for great imaging. Many photographers have been asking how-to create mood lighting, or simply how-to direct a model. Models have been asking how-to find a photographer, or how-to take direction from a photographer. Both Photographers and Models are asking about Make-up styles, set design …

Hi Everyone! Welcome to our group. After attending several events and meeting some wonderful people thru meetup Liz, Sheila and I formed this group in March of 2008. Little did we know that this group would turn out to be the most popular in the western suburbs and with that form many new friendships along the way. Without the initial help & suggestions and input of the original members this group would not be what it is today. Many thanks should go to them and to Liz & Sheila who stayed focus o …

If you would like to join the group and someone referred you please mention their name to speed up your approval.  This is a closed group to protect the privacy of our members and their families, if you become a member we're sure you will appreciate that privacy.  There is a $5 annual membership fee to be a member, the fee covers the meetup.com and group administration costs. It will be more difficult to get into this group if you are a member of multiple groups because we want people in this gr …

Come meet other local families and their young children for a chance to make new friends and to get out of the house. We do a variety of playdates that include, private homes, parks, arts and crafts and holiday parties. All parents are welcome!

If you're a homeschooling parent living in the Fox Valley area who is looking for fellow homeschoolers to connect with then this is the group for you! We have families with all ages 2-teen. Most of our meet-ups are random days and times. Usually we have field trips, crafts for ages 2-12, as well as other park and in-home meet-ups. We also have meet-ups at other fun centers, and waterparks as well.  You will usually see 3-5 meet-ups posted per week.  During the summer we have potlucks at the loca …

Auriel and Donna 513 W 87th St. Naperville, IL 60565 (located inside The Healing Place) We are in the Office: Tues:   12-7pm Wed:    2-7pm Thurs:  12-5pm Fri:      Skype/FaceTime/Phone Appts Avail Sat:     12-3 Sun/Mon:  Closed To Schedule a Reading, or Energy Healing Session, visit our SPECIALS page at Elevated Delights We are Wheelchair accessible, guide/helper dogs are welcome too. Text - Donna: 630-418-1138 Text - Auriel:  630-730-7938 We have created "Free Tuesday Events" in Naperville …

Team Tri Smart is a friendly, talented group of athletes who enjoy all things triathlon. Team Tri Smart members like to train, race and socialize and most of all, have fun. Our membership includes all levels of talent and experience so from newbies to veterans, back of the packers to elite athletes, everyone is welcome. If you're looking to join a group to train with, come on out to one of our scheduled workouts and give us a try. Triathlon is NOT just a science it is also an ART and is meant fo …

The main goal for this group is to organize photo-walks and discussions throughout central Illinois. This is a group for like minded artists who enjoy photography!

Fox Valley area established 2+ year group also called Aurora Business United is comprised of business owners and employees, entrepreneurs, non-profit, arts, government and others who are interested in networking. We meet the first Friday of every month at various locations and have forty minutes of networking followed by a program of 2 speakers and feature one non-profit organization, and then anyone who has an announcement, event or fundraiser is invited to announce it to the group.

Let's get together to create, learn &/or teach each other how to make jewelry (put together great design from store bought beads or create your own clay beads), cards (simple folding, stamping and taping or using the Cricut and other machines to create designs), handmade crafts (crochet, simple knit, sewing to name a few), etc... Socialize with others who love to create in my home studio. Share the love of making gifts for others or for selling on Etsy.

Discover Photography! is for people who are interested in getting together with a group of like-minded people and learning your camera.  We all have to start somewhere to learn photography, so the main focus of our group will be a friendly learning environment where you are free to ask questions and feel supported.  Some things you can look forward to: *A community of friends and fellow photographers who share your passion. *A friendly environment to learn your craft. *Occasional classroom-style …

Saturday Morning Mini Retreat... Living Peace, Love, and Joy. Refresh, Re-energize, and Renew, as we utilize music, guided meditation, delve into inspiring texts, and share our gifts of joy through sharing of music, art, poetry and creativity. Join us as we AWAKEN the divine spirit within ! A morning coffee/tea chat by fireside or on the patio depending on the weather.

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. …

This group is for connecting to people who want to practice, learn, and share Reiki energy. Anyone interested in practicing and sharing the art of Reiki in Central Illinois should join.

Meet other local Scrapbookers for conversation, inspiration and fun! Come to a Scrapbooking/Cardmaking Meetup to swap techniques for preserving your treasured moments, share keepsakes, trade tips on page layouts and embossing! Even discover new ways to scrap! My name is Mary Lou and I have been an avid scrapper since 2001. I also teach classes at scrapbook retreats and am a verstaile artist. Monthly crops: 1st Thursday of each month (At Archivers in Orland Park, IL). 3rd Thursday of each mont …

This group is for those who enjoy taking a walk with their sketchbook. A little fresh air, some field sketching, and some camaraderie on a quiet Sunday afternoon. It will be fun and encouraging to compare notes and see each others' styles and perspectives. All skill levels and all mediums welcome.

Central Illinois Wrestling Fans is a group dedicated to the adult fans of professional wrestling residing in the Central Illinois area. Professional Wrestling might be fake but it’s still real to us, so we get together, and enjoy our professional wrestling with good food, good drinks, good beer and great people. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CentralIllinoisWrestlingFans

This group can transform your life. This group is about success. We define success as: 1) A career that we find satisfying. Do something you love, love the thing you do, and manage life and finances so that they fit one another. 2) Physical health and fitness. A body which we would find desirable if we were the opposite sex. One which has the energy and aliveness to support us in our dreams. 3) A healthy, committed primary relationship. A stable, loving relationship with a partner we admire and …

Since 1919, The Illinois Federation of Business Women (IFBW) has been empowering working women to achieve their full potential through advocacy, education, and information. The Greater Peoria Local of IFBW Chapter formed in the Fall of 2010. We are an all-volunteer, membership-based organization, comprised of professional women of all ages and professions. We meet in the Greater Peoria area for monthly after-work events. Meeting topics are focused on issues impacting working women including legi …

Casual social gatherings of Furries in the Peoria area.

Here we are getting together to practice, enjoy and immerse in music. The main objective is to become informal and accessible. The Indian definition of 'music' includes all the three arts - vocal, instrumentation and dance. This meetup group is a release of your talent, and meant for meeting other people like you. If you are targeting for performing in a musical event, thinking about a musical career, got fusion ideas... let's get on it. At a minimum, we meet once a week - forcing, reinforcing a …

Express the various parts of your Being through this intuitive, fun and empowering process. Let your creations share their personal meaning with you through a very simple interactive method. Use your cards for accessing inner wisdom, for daily guidance, or simply as an avenue of self-expression. You do not have to be an artist to enjoy the gifts this process has for you!