LIVE CHATROOM too! Meet others in the Chicagoland area interested in COFFEE, scrumptious Decadent DESSERTS, and luscious delicious CHOCOLATE creations. Whether you're a Coffee Connoisseur, or simply savor your daily cup, enjoy it with friends. Meet friendly outgoing people, taste tempting dessert treats, and have fun while you're at it! Whether it's a cup o' joe, a latte, espresso, cappuccino, or hot chocolate, this is going to be fun. Join us as we indulge in decadent desserts, taste different …

This is a group under Salvation & Deliverance Ministries that is open to all. Our purpose is to encourage a Christ-centered group where we can grow in love for God, God's Word, His people, His work and one another through reading books that teach such things. We are a fellowship for all who seek a closer relationship with God and others. CTM is a positive alternative for Christians (or anyone interested) to share their faith, fellowship, coffee and tea in good company, with others who are like-m …

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 …

This group's purpose is to cultivate a tribe of like-minded, intelligent, independent women in our twenties to meet for some coffee, breakfast, and worth-while conversation. This group is reserved for women in their twenties who are either new to Chicago or who want to branch out of your social circle. This group is a place not only for engaging new friendships, but also unearthing new restaurants. At the present time, I will schedule a brunch every other Sunday. As this meet-up evolves, I hope …

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 …

Bring Your “MUG” Club! Join this national Meet-up for a new and different kind group! Bring your "MUG" to meet other like-minded "MUGs" interested in putting a new flavor in their connections. It's about helping people make those connections with "great taste". The agenda is a different twist to build connections and great conversation. The forum is simple, yet structured and requires that you only have an open mind and the willingness to have fun! MUG Club: When: Check your local MUG Club for a …

We are a club of people wishing to win the lottery and pooling our resources to increase our odds. There will be a $5/month administrative fee per person, but this will not be charged until after the group grows to at least 25 members in the pool. All of us will join weekly lotto pools by scanning and emailing and then I will forward a number summary to the group for that week. I think the buyin should be around $5/week per person (as in you buy $5 worth of lotto tickets each week), but that's a …

Coffee with entrepreneurs, makers, developers, and creatives in the Chicago area. Meet other entrepreneurs and creatives, hear announcements on upcoming startup and creative events, and talk about startup and tech news. What better way could there be to start your day? Have a question? Get it answered at this meetup. Like to network? No problem here. Get caffeinated, start your day, and meet some interesting, creative, and smart people in the city.

Maybe you're like me, and you're not so much into the bar scene. The Quiet Ones is a group for women who have been to the wild side and back. We're about small, intimate meet-ups where the possibility of friendship isn't drowned out by the DJ. If a trip to the museum, a cup of coffee, or a shopping buddy is what you're looking for, then you've come to the right place!

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!

Tired of everything always being about Naperville? (lol) Well there is stuff to do in this neck of the woods too! Come out, meet some of your neighbors, see movies, dine out, visit some clubs, even play some bingo, board or card games! Maybe even have a pick up game of volleyball or basketball at the community center, skating at the ice arenas, or in the warm months a dip in the pool at the aquatic center, take a stroll thru one of the many parks, take your dog out to the dog park... It's about …

Come on out and experience our Public Library systems! We participate in many FREE EVENTS... Free (or at nominal fees) Movies, Concerts, Book Club, Coffees, Lectures, Reading Programs, Book Mobiles, Friends of Library fundraisers and programs, Used book sales, after school reading programs for your kids, and much much more. Join here to be kept abreast of what is going on at your local library! [Chicago & Suburban Libraries Please Click Here] (to see the best layout for creating your profile fo …

Calling all people interested in trying new restaurants, going to new exhibits, and exploring the city of Chicago while meeting new people. We can grab coffee, beers, food, see shows, go to local events and more! Let's expand our minds and experiences while meeting new people who have the same interests.

SHOP (and swap) Til You Drop Are you a natural born shopper? Do you like to dress up and do some on the town shopping? Or do you like to dress down, put on some comfy walking shoes, roll up your sleeves and get ready to do battle to get the best goods at the greatest prices? Are you one of the newly emerging who has found the ease of shopping online, being able to scan for treasure trove from the convenience of your own bed while reclining and still in your jammies? Well you can be all three and …

This a book club for women "of a certain age" who love to read and and enjoy a variety of Naperville area eateries.

Updated June 14, 2013 Who are Chicago Amateur Bread Bakers? We are avid home bakers of yeasted, artisanal breads. We come together in-person to share our bread-baking experiences and learn from one another. All levels are encouraged--from those who have just begun bread baking, to those with years of experience. (If you are an advanced bread baker, you might prefer to join our spin-off group, CABB2.) Begun in January 2011, Chicago Amateur Bread Bakers strives to support and inspire those active …

Coworking MEETUP GROUP Once in a while is fun to share a cup of coffee, the occasional joke and break while you are at work. right? If you work from home, are a freelancer, location-independent workers or entrepreneur who wants to work alongside one another or take a break from the office and work at a coffee shop this group is for you. The focus is not on networking, but on building healthy relationships, sharing knowledge, and having some good fun while we're at it. See you soon! Come hang ou …

Missing the opportunity for good conversation, laughs that make your belly hurt, and real women who understand you? This group, generally for women aged 35+ (not a rule; just a guideline -- ages range from early 30s to late 70s), is for you!  Meet some local women, make new friends, and visit with some you've met in the past. We will get together for drinks, dancing, movies, coffee, lunch, dinner, sporting events, wine tastings, spa outings, shopping events, TV show activities, book club and any …

What's that? You have a bouncy new (or slightly less new) baby and your life no longer looks the same? The once rockstar existence of pre-baby has come to a screeching slow down and you've set aside (but never abandon) your pleather for pacifiers and late-nights out for late-nights in? Yeah, me too. Doubts, pressures and panic has wrapped up in the joy and excitement of a new baby and suddenly a lot of supportive non-baby-having friends have slowly drifted... I'm hoping to find new (and slightly …

This is a social group for mothers who stay home full-time or work part-time with one or more children 5 and younger in the communities of Elmhurst, Villa Park and Lombard. Our goals are to make new friends, to connect with other moms and their children, to support each other, and to have fun! We plan a wide variety of daytime activities every month for Moms to attend with their kids as well as one or more "moms only" evening events. Activities may include kids' outings, park days, recipe exchan …

Meet friendly local moms to share experiences, get advice and most importantly have fun! We're moms with infants to school age kids who are looking to do playgroups and other kid friendly outings in the City. Our goal is to have at home playgroups several times a month as well as outings such as the zoo, museums, parks, story time, picnics, and coffee.  Members are encouraged to host events by coming up with ideas and serving as a contact person for these events. In order to maintain an active g …

First and foremost: We are not a critique group. We are not a workshop group. We are a group of writers who get together to...just write. This is a group that meets to WRITE, to socialize, and to offer encouragement and inspiration to others as we practice our craft. We're focused on the process, not the product.  Writing can be a solitary activity...but it doesn't have to be. This is a group where the focus is actually on DOING the work as opposed to critiquing already finished works. I found s …

Thank you for visiting Naperville Moms Meetup!! We are a group of fun, energetic, and sociable stay-at-home moms that live in Naperville and surrounding suburbs. Our children are generally preschool age and under. We strive to have a full calendar every month, creating opportunities for everyone, no matter what their interests may be. Our activities may include play dates, park outings, lunch dates, story times, Girls Night Out, coffee and other special events. Our members actively participate i …

Respectful, Energetic, Active, and Loving. These are not merely words, but rather the fundamental attributes that our members have. We are a very ACTIVE group of moms with young children varying in age from newborn to preschoolers! We hold most of our events in and around Bartlett and the immediate surrounding towns. Most of our members are SAHM's, so the majority of our events do occur during the weekday mornings. We host a variety of events: playdates, indoor and outdoor activities for the kid …

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 …

Are you WAY past the bar scene and looking to make some quality friends your own age while exploring some great venues?! Let's explore the neighborhoods, restaurants, pubs, BYOB's, festivals, theatre, coffee shops, brunches, bands and all that the Northside of the city has to offer! I am a professional living in Lincoln Square and I would like to meet other professionals who are social, friendly and down to earth... like I am! :) Please be a college educated professional in your 30's or 40's...s …

The Original Chicago Street Photography Group! Collections of Chicago-Centric Photography For anyone interested in traditional street photography, historical/social documentary photography, or photojournalism - the art of capturing life as it happens, and telling stories with images. We use every kind of camera, from cameraphones, DSLRs to traditional film. The group is open to anyone and is an opportunity to hang out with other photographers and sharpen your craft, or just to be creative with a …