Even in 1,000+ member groups there are very few people whom you really get to know as good friends. The problem is that most groups are open to anyone, so you end up with a large group, low participation, a lot of "no shows", and a bunch of people with nothing in common. This is a group of awesome desis out of Chicago & suburbs and it is intended to be exclusive. It is a smaller tight knit group making it easier to make friends not just acquaintances and intended to build genuine long lasting f …

4/27/13 - NEW LOCATION! In order to keep the fields rested, we're permanently moving locations to the Busse Woods entrance off of Golf effective 4/27/2013. See the map - HERE - for details. 3/19/13 - Weekday Games Back On! Due to daylight saving time restarting, Tuesday and Thursday games are back on. Weekend games are also still going on. Current Schedule Tuesday Pickup: 5 PM - Sundown (now, around 7:15 PM) Thursday Pickup: 5 PM - Sundown (now, around 7:15 PM) Saturday Pickup: 10 AM - around 1: …

Welcome to the 30's and 50's singles group. We make road trips, we try out new bars, bowling alleys, restaurants, festivals, etc. There are always tons of things to do! It is rare we do CHICAGO events. You will fit in this group if you are between the ages of 30-50 years old and are: newly divorced, grew apart from friends, new in the area, or just expanding your group of friends. Also, this is NOT a STRICTLY SINGLES group! meet up fee$2 Please see our Policies on the About page for important …

The Schaumburg 20-30s meetup group kind of does what it says on the tin! Its a pretty relaxed, no pressure group for people in their early 20s through to mid 30s to hang out, grab drinks, go places and see things. Alot of other groups seem to be all about singles or 40+... so this is just something slightly different! Come along and meet us, and if you have an suggestions for things to do then please let us know. Please feel free to bring friends and others to events as long as they are in the …

Hello Lovelies! We are a great group of ladies looking to make some friends and try new things. This group was originally created in hopes of finding some like-minded woman who want to build their network of girlfriends and make lasting friendships. I would like to continue with this goal as new organizer and add that I would like this group to be a place to try new things, let be adventurous together! I'm in my late 20s and would love to meet with other women in their 20s and early 30s. I was a …

Let's pretend we're back in grade school and start an informal kickball league in the Northwest suburbs! We can play a weekly game (day to be determined) of pickup kickball in a local park or forest preserve like Busse Woods or Deer Grove. Depending on interest we can even have multiple games a week or play back to back. The group is open to both males and females, any age but ideally 21+ so we can involve drinks during or after games. It's also open to any skill level. The goal is to get outdoo …

The Fabulous Group was created for woman in who are looking to get out with the girls every once in a while leaving their worries behind for a little while, or just to make new friends.  Most of our events will be dinners/ drinks with the occasional group outings. We welcome you to join us in having fun and making great friendships. A photo and first name are required to gain approval to join the group. This helps everyone put a face with a name. If you prefer to email me your photo and not post …

Hi Friends and Pooches! Welcome to Chicago Red Club where Dog Lovers can get together and have some fun times together with their dogs.   I find that pet lovers shared one common trait, they are disciplined, focused, and kind-hearted individuals. This is exactly what our "pooches" poccess. I formed this group in the hope of meeting other pet lovers who would like to get together at pet-friendly places in the Schaumburg, Palatine, Arlington Heights, area, possibly everywhere really! The message …

If your knees are in the breeze this is the group for you! Our hopes for this group will be to bring together all types of motorcycles to create great friendships and camaraderie in a safe way and to have lots of fun. This group will consist of all levels of riders, all types of motorcycles and all types of rides. We will have rides that we like to call “Casual”, “Spirited” and “Bring your leathers”. That way you can pick the ride that suits your preferred style of riding and you can get the mos …

Tennis at Harper College! Hiking in the Northwest Suburbs! Exercise is the staff of life and doing it with people you like makes it all the more enjoyable. Even better is doing these things with a group of active, friendly people. Come on out, we'll be happy to greet you and meet you. Many people have asked about skill levels to play tennis with the group. Well here they are: 1-    Know the rules of the game 2-    Be able to serve the ball 3-    Be able to return the ball We do not just hit the …

Do you put aside doing other things just so you can watch Federer play? Do you get so engrossed in the game that you feel like you are the one on the court playing against Nadal? This group is for Tennis fans of all ages, shapes and sizes! You can be an expert who has played tennis for many years or a starter who has only started recently. Doesn't matter - come join in for some great games and exercise! We will play primarily in the Schaumburg, Palatine, Arlington Heights area. For the Summer se …

After a short break, we will again accept new member applications. However, to maintain the intimacy that makes our group what it is, we are not planning to accept an abundance of new members. We mean this in the nicest way possible, and if you feel you would be actively engaged in PLOP, then we do want to meet you. When you complete your profile to apply to the group, please put some effort into it so that we see how much you care. If you find that the group is closed when you try to apply, che …

~Northwest Suburban Families~ We are a family-friendly group for all families in the NW Suburbs. There is always something happening here.  We plan daytime, evening and weekend gatherings.  We welcome stay at home parents, working parents and single parents as well as every type of family.  Our children range in age from newborns all the way up to school-age and age-specific events are planned for everyone.  Dads are welcome here and are encouraged to come out and play too. We have playgroups, s …

Meet local moms and their children, create lasting friendships and have fun! Come to a Moms Meetup to share experiences, find advice, give support and make new friends. All moms are welcome! SEE OUR "ABOUT" PAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION

Our goal is to let everyone play soccer to the best of their ability in a friendly and supportive environment. Come to the game ready to play good, clean, and fun soccer and allow everybody to have a good time. Absolutely no rough or overly competitive play allowed. A casual, fun pick up soccer meet up for men and women of all ages to stay fit and have fun! All levels of soccer skills are welcome! Very important: We want to keep it safe for everyone, so rough plays and/or sliding tackles are NOT …

Meet People Interested in Dining Out in the Northwest Suburbs! Come to one of our numerous dinners to break bread with fellow foodies and gourmets. Discover new restaurants, enjoy delicious meals and have interesting conversations with friendly dinner companions.

We are a group of independent game developers, students, and fans. We share a passion for game development and the independent games that we love to play. We meet every other Sunday at the Schaumburg Public Library, at 6pm. Our meetups usually last around 2 - 3 hours but the great thing about the meetup is the relationships with other developers that you will build. We are not just colleagues we are friends and are willing to help with feedback on projects and other needs that fellow indie …

Do you reminisce of times spent with family during Indian festivals and yearn to share similar experiences with your kids? And as much as you enjoy the great  culture and people of the United States, does your heart still yearn for the fun and festivities of India? We are a couple of Indian mothers who feel that way and are looking forward to building a network of friends with similar cultural interests, for ourselves and our kids. So lets get together for play-dates, crafts and activities for …

We are a friendly group of Scrabble players. We normally play 3 to 4 games every Sunday evening and  have a good group of regulars who have been playing together for years but would love to have new players join us.

This group will be flexible to the needs to it's members, so while in the formation stage: I am looking for other people who understand the time work takes from your schedule, but still want to allow their kids time to socialize with others (while making other working parent friends for ourselves). This group will have most meet-ups during the weekends and evenings, but will still be open for part-timers to set things up during the week days.  Most meet ups will occur in the Schaumburg/Hoffman E …

Looking to meet a great group of girl friends in their 20s and 30s to share a love of books/reading, coffee/wine and a little girl-time conversation? This is the group for you!

Who loves to read? Come join others your age to discuss and indulge in reading together. We can chat over coffee, tea or wine. The group strives to find great books worth reading with a focus on newer fictional releases. We welcome all viewpoints and encourage lively discussion! We meet every two weeks on alternating Wednesdays and Fridays. Our preferred venue is fun and casual coffee shops. We will decide as a group what books we'd like to read a couple of meetings in advance, so bring your sug …

“You are one connection away from being able to change your life.” Think about that. Whatever it is you want in life, someone has or will be able to get for you. Knowledge, power, love, “stuff”… someone has it. You just have to figure out how you can help them get what they want in return for getting what you want. And that's what this Meetup.com group is about - Networking with others and seeing how we can help each other out. Key Concept Networking is simply that... a Business Networking …

¡Hola bailarines! Welcome to Sultry Salsa, your best source of information for sizzling Latin dance lessons and information about the hottest Latin nightclubs in Chicago & the Chicago Suburbs. Sultry Salsa! ¡Salsa es Vida! We organize and promote Latin dancing events, primarily nightclub Salsa nights, throughout Chicago and the Midwest. In addition, we conduct lessons in Salsa, Bachata and Cha Cha and other Latin dances in various locations, including dance studios and nightclubs, in …

This group is for parents who put their kids first, but would also like to keep their sanity. While most "Meetups" in this group will be for kids, there will also be "Meetups" put together themed for the parents. In the latter Meetup, parents are still encouraged to bring their kids so they can play together. For example, we can put together a play date in which there is a poker game for the adults. Please bring your ideas to the table :). Overall the top goal here is to provide fun, exercise an …

NEW - The Network of Entrepreneurial Women is an exciting, fresh group of Chicagoland business women who are upgrading business networking in the Chicago suburbs and beyond. Focusing on no nonsense networking, the group holds fun and creative events that inspire attendees to work together, refer each other and most of all cheer each other on as the membership succeeds together. The NEW art of networking involves events that remind us why we love being entrepreneurs, and introduces attendees to …

Family Connect focuses on connecting families with each other and with other families. We do this through providing fun activities for families, informal social gatherings, and events to help equip your family for success. This group is sponsored by Great Commission Baptist Church (www.gcbc.info) and is open to any families wishing to participate. We will always let you know which events are are just for fun and connecting and which will have some Bible instruction as part of the agenda.

Feel free to join our group if you are interested in dining out and meeting new people.  We welcome men and woman in their 30's and 40's to join us for a few dinners. Whether you are married, single, like Italian food or Mexican, feel free to join us just to get out once in a while. If you are a couple, both people need to create a profile and be approved.  There is a fee which is collected at the start of each event which pays for the meetup site. Share with us a few things in your profile and …