We know you would like to learn how to read and speak better English. This is a group where you can improve your English as a Second Language (ESL) or be a part of an Adult Literacy Project. We get together for informal study usually over coffee or tea.   We chat, we learn from one another, and we make new friendships. You can connect with study partners, network and have some fun!   We like the group of International friends we have become. Coffee and tea seems to be the perfect beverages of …

I am starting this group to find people who share my love of books and reading - especially fun mysteries and cozies. This group will be a relaxed, fun, laid back book club and a way to meet people, enjoy conversation, and talk about fun cozies over a nice cup of coffee! I am completely open to meetup places in the Northern suburbs - Buffalo Grove, Deerfield, Northbrook, Lincolnshire, Riverwoods areas! All are welcome! If you love books, reading mysteries/cozies, meeting new people, relaxing ove …

We're an easy-going group of friends who like to explore various coffee houses throughout the city.  It's a great excuse to check out new neighborhoods and meet new friends in a small group environment.  Come find a new gem with us, or relax for a bit after work without the happy hour drama and stress. We'd love to have you join us!

Cafe Society is not a new idea. In Beethoven's time in Vienna, great minds gathered over coffee, a beverage that only recently had eclipsed tea as the Viennese hot beverage of choice, to discuss all manner of cultural and intellectual concerns, face to face, undistracted. The Stock Exchange of that day was conceptualized and created in a local coffee house. Coffee houses still exist today but Cafe' Society proposes a more social alternate to a computer screen. Discussion, locally produced art an …

I recently found an organization called The Mother Bear Project and fell in love with the idea! Being new to knitting I was excited to finally have a project that was simple and worth spending time on. I would love to get a group of people together weekly to knit/crochet these bears at a local coffee shop and learn new knitting tricks. Here is a little about The Mother Bear Project... The Mother Bear Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing comfort and hope to childr …

… We do everything from dinner, coffee, breakfast, game events, but all in safe, comfortable, friendly settings so you always feel welcome to be with us. ·               *Because our events have limited attendance in order for it to create camaraderie, we always offer a wait list for all events. We always encourage you to get on the wait list if an event fills up. ·              *   We meet in places that are conducive to healthy individual behaviors as well as good relationship patterns. Again, t …

… Some of these activities may include dinners or lunches out, happy hours, night life, live bands, dancing, festivals, or just low-key times like game night or coffee clutching. Choose what you like and what works best for your schedule. Most events will take place in the Wheaton area and surrounding suburbs. Even if you meet just one girlfriend you can call after a bad day or grab to go shopping with, then this group will be a success. If you value real friendship and feel you know how to be a g …

… Events will include gathering in a coffee shop to exchange ideas, outings to different spiritual centers throughout Chicago, meditation by the lake front, and other activities as inspired... Influences for the group include: Eckhart Tolle Neale Donald Walsch Abraham Hicks (Law of Attraction) Thich Nhat Hanh (Buddhism) and the principles of the group are guided by Unitarian Universalism. Anyone with an open heart and a questing mind is welcome to join.

For lovers of Gilmore Girls: A dedicated group plunging into all that is Lorelai and Rory. Watch the shows consecutively Eat the food Discuss the episodes COFFEE COFFEE COFFEE!!

… If you like to go out for a drink and party a little bit, try new restaurants, plan a day getaway, meet at a coffee shop to quell your coffee addiction, and have a great time, this group is for you. The purpose of this group is to bring together an awesome group of girls who like to have fun and let loose and also on the flip side, have fun with the little ones. Since "I'm" new to the mom group thing..it would be awesome if you all were too! :)  Let's have a good time!!

… ALL members should be willing to chip in a few bucks each month to help defer the cost of a meeting place, and printing of some handouts, plus coffee. ALL Members are expected to do some reading and preparation before each meeting. There is NO NEED to have a Ph.D. some knowledge of Calculus is helpful, but almost all of the concepts can be picked up and understood with just an inquisitive mind. That said, Ph.D.s are more than welcome. About the meetings, we will meet 1 or 2 times …

Hey moms,   Motherhood is an amazing ride - life-changing, awe-inspiring, and maybe a bit sleep-depriving (!?), to say the least!  Meeting your neighborhood moms who have little ones the same age as yours is so ideal - to make friends, have age-appropriate get togethers, and to be involved in community.    In this group, expecting moms can meet one another and share in the excitement of what's to come.  Moms of newborns/infants can get together to share ideas, experience, coffee (: ) and support …

… We provide beverages (Water, soda, coffee, tea). As a way to show our appreciate for the children attending, each child receives a snack/small gift to take home. Your participation is what allows us to make sure that the leading toy manufacturers are able to create the safest toys possible. Looking forward to seeing you soon!     A brief statement about me: I have a master’s degree in child development from the Erikson Institute. I spent 7 years working in a licensed and accredited home based ch …

Chris Kennedy is running for States Attorney of Lake County. He brings with him a very impressive background of professionalism, integrity, and honesty, working for the rights of the disabled in Springfield, and a commitment to fight against wrongful convictions if elected. Many in the community have and are planning coffees in support of him, the next one being at the home of State Senator Susan Garrett, with keynote speaker, David Hoffman this Thursday, Jan. 26 at 5:30. For more info contact m …

Chicago's Legal Cafe ("CLC") is starting a Toastmasters Community Club. On Wednesday Dec 7th, CLC will host a demonstration meeting at 1338 W. Madison Ave. Come enjoy an inspirational and motivational speech by a senior toastmaster speaker. The host and accredited guest speaker for the evening is the dynamic Johnny Campbell, Therefore, prepare yourself for an amazing night at the Cafe! The mission of our club is to teach professionals how to become relaxed, confident and powefrul speakers. Wheth …

… Smaller coffee klatsches at Starbucks or Panera where we get together, share a meal or a cup of java, and talk about things seem to work best thus far.  Some prefer day meetings, others evening meetings.  I will try to accommodate both. They tend to run for 1-1/2 to 3 hours or longer if the discussions get intense.  So please plan accordingly.  Also try to be on time since you may miss something important at the onset which probably will not be repeated. Frankly, I do not like when people commit …