It's a new year, 2013, so lets raise the vibration of love, live boldly, be extraordinary, share in laughter, with community, all while opening to our deepest nature through creative expression. Wow! This Women’s Circle is about building a community of women that come together to create spiritually inspired works of the hand and heart. With intentions for fun, laughter, silence, stories, music, meditation, healing exercises, creating and gifting, all bringing together an exchange of ideas and …

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 …

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 Saturday Sunrise meeting for free and see what Toastmasters can do for you. Saturday Sunrise Toastmasters is the perfect place to improve your communication skills, develop the leadership skills you desire, and increase your ability to …

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 …

The Twisted Easel is led by a duo of creative gals in the Oak Park/River Forest area who enjoy art, wine, and socializing. We gather once a month at House Red in Forest Park to instruct a painting, have a few glasses of wine, and meet new people. There is NO experience necessary...we will instruct you at each step of the way and a little liquid courage will help you along the way as well. There is no membership fee for this group. We charge $35pp for the class, which includes your easel, canvas, …

If you are seeker of the truth, working to reach the self realization of your internal real being, looking to develop the latent powers of your divine and human soul and better comprehend the unlimited mysteries of nature, if you are thirsty for the wisdom that illuminated the minds and warmed the hearts of many sages and saints through the ages... then this meetup group may be for you. Although the spiritual path must be walked individually by each one of us, in our way we enjoy the company of …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Find friends! Find information! Find ways to connect with the La Grange area community! Find entertainment! Find your neighbors! Find a great library, superb librarians and wonderfully helpful library staff!

We would love to have you visit a rehearsal for our Sweet Adelines International Chorus! We are a group of (about 100) dynamic women who enjoy singing and ringing chords. Did I forget to mention we have FUN?! About Us We are a group of more than 100 women from Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin singing tight harmonies a cappella (without instrumentation). We are a Sweet Adelines International medaling chorus and, most recently, the 2012 Lake Michigan Region 3 Champion. This program is partially sup …

Conversaciones en español e ingles al mismo tiempo. *Conversations in Spanish and English simultaneously*

Are you ready to have some fun? This group is for women interested in getting out of the house and getting together to participate in a number of activities including karaoke nights, dance classes, dinners and movies, comedy shows, plays or concerts, shopping trips, fitness classes; you name it!  The opportunities are limitless to the journeys we can unlock and discover as a positive group of freespirited, diverse women. If you are looking for fun and adventure, let the good times roll. Members …

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!

Nearparkers Family Workshop is the working title of a community tinkerer/maker/hacker/creator space being planned to be located near Oak Park and Forest Park. The goal is to have equipment and a family friendly space to share, and to feed off of each other’s creative juices. We are looking for people to follow along as progress updates come out and also looking for people to actively drive the creation of this cool space. The space will have members who pay a monthly fee to have 24 hour access, …

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 …

Sip, Mingle, & Connect with other professionals who enjoy the finer experiences in life. From wine and scotch tastings to cooking and art classes, you'll make new friends, have a variety of interesting experiences, and perhaps find love at our exclusive singles events.

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 …

A Group designed to accommodate the training goals of inspired martial artists. To collaborate and share martial arts techniques and training which lead to an enlightened self. A place to develop ones skills and self awareness in a humble environment, All skill levels welcome. We explore different martial arts styles and focus on movement skill, striking basics, self defense awareness/fundamentals, and conditioning at 7:30pm And at 8:30pm, shift to training the Afro-Brazilian Art form Capoeira. …