A call to all artists… If you would love to get to know other area artists, talk about your ideas, projects, or dreams… come join us! On the first Friday of each month, Garden Gallery & Studio hosts First Friday at the Gallery. Join us for LIVE music, wine and amazing snacks sponsored by local eateries while you view the work of our featured artist(s) of the month. There will also be an instructor-led art activity at each event for those who want to participate in our Creative Community Series. …

This group exists to provide the time and space for creators to create. We will have open studio dates with the opportunity to to meet others with shared interests and roll up our sleeves and get messy with art materials. Think of your time much deserved self-care and spiritual empowering. Look forward to a wide array of opportunities to get involved and satisfy that hunger to stimulate the imagination.

Modern Arnis is a Filipino Martial Art in which we employ the use of weapons which include Double Stick, Single Stick, Stick and Dagger, Dulo (Pocket Stick), and Empty Hand. Modern Arnis training provides practice not only in self defense concepts, but also grants the practitioner a better sense of timing, distance, and what we refer to as flow (or the ability to move from one thing to the next). Not only do classes provide training in martial arts, but DBFMA also stresses the importance of lear …

Meetup with other Theater Goers to experience great local theatre. There is great local theatre in Chicagos's western suburbs. Join today and become part of a community of people who love to see and support live theater. This group is for anyone who enjoys live theater, musicals, comedy shows, and all types of the performing arts.

Workshop 88 is a hackerspace (also know as a makerspace) located in Chicago’s western suburbs. Focused on science, technology, mechanics, culture and the digital arts we offer a space were people with diverse backgrounds can socialize, collaborate and learn. Through shared resources, knowledge and ideas we strive to create a space that promotes community and learning. Workshop 88 is located in 481 N Main St. Rear Building Unit B, in downtown Glen Ellyn, IL. If you are interested in learning mor …

This group is for Tai-Chi practitioners to meet other people to share their experiences and practice together. You are also welcome to join us if you would like to learn T'ai chi ch'uan (sometimes spelled as Taijiquan but commonly shortened as Tai Chi).  We do not charge any fees nor we provide any formal instructions (unless some of our members are occasionally willing to work with beginners), but you are welcome to join us and follow along while we practice to learn it. TaiChi is a practice th …

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 …

Greetings, thanks for your interest in A Deeper Connection. Before you join us, please consider that this is NOT a social meetup group, it is an educational one. I started A Deeper Connection because practicing tantra set me free and now I want to share this amazing technique with all of you. Most groups in the area will teach you what to do, in this group you will learn actual techniques that will assist you with achieving a higher state of awareness. Tantra is entirely relevant to the present …

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 …

We are committed to engage one in the creative endeavor, cultivate the spiritual life, encourage sacred conversations, promote growth in one’s faith journey, and nurture those engaged in personal transformation

LIVE CHATROOM too! Join us for savory silver screen classics! Whether it's Blockbuster films, Indies, Documentaries, or Classics... COME JOIN US as we tour the suburbs visiting different theaters as we watch great flicks and dine out! Participate in theater going experiences of all kinds..IMAX, drive-ins, home theater, cinemas--as well as live theater from time-to-time. PROMOTERS: for free screenings, please email information to: playfulwithyou33@yahoo.com instead of contact organizer. We see ev …

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

"New Funky Funk Millennium". N.F.F.M. Welcome music lovers of all genres, If you are serious about your music career and like to meet-up to discuss some ways to enhance your singing or performance abilities with one another, let's meet-up and have a forum. I engineer digital music and I am looking to meet others who can contribute towards their own creativities because Music comes from everywhere and whether it is coming from the likes of Rap, Rock, Soul, Classical, Funk, Pop Instrumental, scori …

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 …

The Proposal from Alfred & Jenni on Vimeo. We have started this group to encourage people to get out and dance! If you have participated in Flash Mobs or would like to participate in an upcoming Flash Mob, just join our group and we will keep you informed of every practice and location for 2012! We have performed at many local festivals, Enclave, Buckingham Fountain, Union Station, Navy Pier, Wedding Receptions, Father/Daughter dances and more! We recently performed for a Flash Mob for an ABC s …

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 …

We are super excited to start a group that is focused on socializing, having fun and traveling! This group is for anyone that wants to have fun; young, old, married, single, families . . . anyone! We will be planning numerous events in the Western suburbs and beyond! We will go out to dinner, movies, plays, concerts, fairs and festivals, bars, have house parties, game nights, Ladies only events, day trips, weekend trips and big trips and a whole lot more. We have been organizing meetups for the …

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 …

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 …

Welcome new members! Meet up with people who are interested in exploring more about The Law of Attraction. Our objective is to learn, understand and ultimately know how to be, do or have everything we've ever wanted in our lives. Whether the subject is new to you, or you have been on the path for years or decades - this meetup is for you. We have been meeting every other week since April, 2007 and we invite you to join us in a comfortable, free-thinking environment to learn how to experience mor …

If you have never had an energy healing treatment before, it could very well change your life.  For those who practice energy healing, you are welcome!  We use a technique known as Chios.  Feel free to google Chios healing if you've never heard of it, but it is like Reiki or Therapeutic Touch in that many energy healing types are similar. It is a very comprehensive energy healing modality and this group is created just so practitioners, students, and those who are just honestly curious can come …

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.

We are the Lisle, Illinois chapter of Toastmasters International, a non-profit organization which gives its members the opportunity to develop and improve their public speaking and leadership abilities through local club meetings, training seminars and speech contests. We are open to anyone wishing to learn the art of public speaking, listening and thinking, from the novice who wants to overcome their fear to the pro who needs to sharpen their delivery. Our programs cover many different areas of …

Do you love paper 'art' like I do? Then join this fun group to make lovely things out of paper: greeting cards, scrapbook pages, beautiful 'paper' cakes, beautiful baskets filled with daily inspirations, holiday ornaments. Can you think of something else you'd like to try? Let me know. I can't wait to meet you!

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.