LIVE CHAT too!  Beer n BBQ (Chicagoland)   We are BBQ Masters (if only in our own minds) and Tenders of grills - United in Smoke! We venture out to barbeque joints and rib shacks to search the best of barbecue. Briskets, links, shoulders, butts, ribs, sausage, hot links, ham, pulled pork, even smoked turkeys, sides...We smoke it all -- beef, chicken, pork, lamb, fish, cheese... We are Passionate--We will taste it all. All of this makes us very thirsty! We seek out lovely selections of beer …

  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 …

Meet other local Wordpress and Dreamweaver Developers to exchange experiences in programming, administration, hosting, development, design, or just to meet to chat and learn. Update: We will be covering Wordpress as well as Adobe Dreamweaver Tools and Development quarterly, so be on the lookout for those meetings! Topics will include: Templates, Snippets and other code savers; Advanced Dreamweaver techniques; using Extensions; and Content Management System development. Other topics to be covered …

  LIVE CHAT too!  This group is for Dancers all over Chicagoland interested in Dancing, Socializing, Mingling and Meeting at some of the Midwest's Premier Dance Destinations. We promote these dance events: Sock Hops Mixers Singles Dances Swing Dancing Salsa Dancing Ballroom Dancing & Lessons Live Bands and Special Musical Concerts C & W Dancing Folk & Square Dancing   We will visit ballrooms, dance clubs, and go see dance performances in all it's many facets.   It is also a group to cut loose w …

This group exists to encourage people to get into the outdoors for physical and mental health and have a blast doing it!  We intend to exploit as many opportunities in the area as possible to never be without something to do... kayaking, biking, camping, backpacking, hiking, shooting, fishing, skiing ..... We would like to introduce you to new and interesting activities you've always wanted to try. We also like to hold social events from time to time just to give people a chance to meet, chat …

Meet friendly local moms for a fun night out! Whether you're a SAHM, working mom, work-from-home mom, or whatever the case may be, all moms need an occasional night out with the girls! Join us for a variety of enjoyable events including dinner, wine tastings, movie nights, coffee chats, game nights, and other fun nights out on the town! Events will be held mainly in Clarendon Hills/Hinsdale/Oak Brook and surrounding areas, but we're always open to fun new things to do, wherever that may take us. …

Looking for something new, interesting, and fun to do with your children? Who: All active, curious and imaginative children What: Weekly playgroups where kids can play and explore in a fun and unstructured safe environment  Where: Intertek‛s Research & Observation Center (located in Oak Brook near I-294 & 22nd Street) When: Flexible one-hour timeslots, offered on various weekday mornings and afternoons Why: Child‛s play is not only fun, but it‛s also crucial for the develop …

It’s Time for Singles to Mingle!!! Join us and get ready exciting events each month! Our events are both informative and fun...we leave the decision up to you which ones to RSVP for. Even though we are camping out at Starbucks for our Coffee Talks for the next few months, our events are held in all over Chicago. Our members: Our singles are black professionals who are hip, adventurous, sexy and fun. The Single Mingle group has singles from 24-54. Some have been dating for a while, and others …

These are the voyages of the Western Suburban Science-Fiction Book Club... Our continuing mission: to seek out the most compelling, discussion-provoking science-fiction (and occasionally, fantasy) and gather together to chat about them over dinner. It's a pretty good mission. Reading sci-fi suggests certain nerdish... leanings, but don't be afraid: our group is all-inclusive. Yes, I'm sure a few of us qualify as geeks, but we're all socially well-adjusted and reasonably freshly showered too. Our …

We're the B Church, a small, grassroots-style ministry that meets in the homes of our members. If you're wondering what a grassroots church is like, we invite you join our Meetup group and see for yourself!   Our Meetup group will offer three different types of Meetups, so you can pick and choose which ones you want to be involved with. They are:   1. Volunteer/Service Events. Got the urge to give back? Volunteer with us! Whether it's cooking dinner for the homeless, assisting the elderly, or wo …

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 i …

We Now Have LIVE CHAT too!  Remember the little girl down the street that you used to tell all your secrets, dreams and wishes to? We've all grown up and usually apart from that little girl who used to be your best friend...  Well here is a place where you can connect with other women , and hopefully make some new friendships! Girlfriends are important in our lives...  We go on outings together and give "shout outs" to others trying to open up lines of communication, because even though we immen …

    LIVE CHAT too!  YOU KNOW YOU ARE ONE! One of those people whose eyes light up and you nearly begin salivating at the mere mention of the word "seafood"   Hook up with other comrades to go out and visit delicious seafood places... Whether it's a fine dining establishment, a shack that makes tasty treats, or possibly us going 'underground'--that is: Grilling seafood out-of-doors in a picnic grove, atop someone's rooftop while viewing the cityscape, etc., we'll likely have a great old time! W …

  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 city & 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. We see everything from the latest blockbusters, action/adventure, goofball comedies, suspense/thrillers, romantic come …

  LIVE CHAT too!  Meet with dancers of all shapes, sizes, and backgrounds to dance the night away! We're a group of people who just like to get out there and have some fun... The organizer is NOT a professional dance instructor looking to profit off this group. This is just a means to cut a rug, cut loose, and have a blast!   We'll visit some hot clubs, ballrooms, a dance studio or two... Mostly just cutting loose on some bar's dance floor listening to live music or a dj.   We'll also visit danc …

  LIVE CHAT too!  Come to one of our frequent fun events and meet other like-minded, active, professional Chicagoland people (30 and up). Join us for different activities each month .... dining at trendy and fun places around the city and suburbs, wine and margarita-tastings, festivals, theater and art gallery openings, volunteer and charity events, lessons (dancing, sailing, cooking, etc.), going out dancing, hiking/photography group. Possibly some weekend trips. Just send more suggestions whe …