There are several book clubs out there but they either seem to be disbanding, specialized or for women only so I decided to start this one. I am the former organizer of a large book club in Nashville which, I'm proud to say, is still going strong and I hope to bring that same success to this one. I had the opportunity to read a lot of great books I may not have picked up on my own and I hope to be introduced to even more! This is a co-ed bookclub that will meet once a month, at local coffee sho …

… Do you enjoy activities such as these: gardens/gardening, hiking, picnicking, reading, Grant Park concerts, breweries, cooking, wine tasting, coffee, books, architecture, El rides, ice skating, bed and breakfasts, camping, neighborhood touring, people watching…………………….? Well, if you meet the qualities of this profile, my husband and I wish to meet you for fun and friendship. Let’s get started! (Curmudgeonly or ultra serious sorts need not join. Again, the art of mutual exchange in conversation i …

New to the area? Looking to find friends to spend the day with? Meet new or not so new women in the area to have fun and form new friendships! Coffee, books, wine, lunch, or act like a tourist... the sky is the limit.

This group is designed for Germans, people of German descendant and people from all around the world who are interested in German culture. Our meet ups are about an up to date Germany which is way more than oomptata music, beer and brats. It is about theater, literature, music and a modern and ever changing culture.   Join the fun - wir beißen nicht :)

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+, 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 anything else that will be FUN! Both weekend and weekday dates will be chos …

… Socials at restaurants, bars, or coffee shops 3. Activism - volunteering at vegan soup kitchens, leafleting, protests 4. Literature discussion (generally genre or author specific) 5. Other topic based discussion (i.e. ethics, psychology, philosophy) 6. Cooking classes As you can see, some events aren't inherently veg*n related, and some aren't inherently intellectual. We welcome a broad range of members.

Women and Mother's social networking group to discuss all topics of concerns of today's Mothers.  Who should join? All are welcome especially grandmothers who are raising grandchildren, foster mothers, single moms, married and divorced moms, moms of special need children, adoptive moms who are desiring to adopt children or ideas in raising their adoptive children.  Occassionally, this meet up group with exchange nice  clothes that each of us have in our closets and will never wear again and exch …

… 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 …

… Activities may include kids' outings, park days, recipe exchanges, and coffee/lunch meetups. Our volunteer organizers also coordinate playgroups, meals for members in need, book clubs, and running clubs to name a few. Members are encouraged to suggest new programs or activities at any time. Click on the "Pages" tab at the top of the page to learn more.

… Members will recommend books and most wanted book will be chosen for reading and next meeting. Talks about project management topics, how you can take all this knowledge and apply in your personal life as well as in your own ventures if you are a self employed etc. Offer opportunities to practice different management skills like presentation, team building, communication through exercises and practice sessions Offer opportunities to members to earn points or PDUs to qualify for professiona …

This group will embrace young nurses ages 25 to 35 years old who wish to have a social group where one can not only vent about the hardships of being a nurse, but also do it while having a cup of coffee, a potluck dinner, shopping, a spa session, a book review, or during a trip to anywhere. If you feel like no one understands why you're worn out most of the time, sleep alot, has lost their sense of fashion thanks to bright- colored scrubs, or stare at other peoples veins that are not our patient …

Come meet other River North Parents! Help plan fun activities for you and your kids! Playdates, Story Hours, Baby Talk, Coffee Talk, New Parents Brunch, Annual Halloween Party, Book clubs, BYOB chat nights, ABC's of CPS, Picnics in the Park, etc! This group is in it's 4th year now! We are finally utilizing meetup.com to spread the word and get more involvement.

… ., the price of a cup of coffee. We are grateful to our generous sponsors, who make this possible.   Group Rules To attend an event, a baker must bring his/her freshly baked, yeasted bread to share with the group. For events at which the number of attendees is capped, the organizer addresses no-shows: A baker who RSVPs "yes" to such an event--and then neither attends nor communicates his/her absence--will be temporarily removed from the group.   Not in Chicago? If you are in another city and w …

… We host a variety of events: playdates, indoor and outdoor activities for the kids, coffee/lunch outings, a book club, Mom's Night Out, and even an occasional family and weekend events to include Dad.  This group is a great way to make friends for not only your children, but also for yourself! Have fun, get out of the house, make new friends, and let your kids socialize in a variety of events catering to their needs as well as yours! We're not just moms- we are "R.E.A.L. Moms".   In order to mai …

The goal of this group is to meet locals by enjoying the outdoors, sharing a meal together, socializing, networking, and making friends. This group is open to anyone in there 20's & 30's & we hope to meet a few times a month. We will focus on several areas: Fitness, Entertainment, & Education. For the fitness aspect we will schedule a weekly run, typically on Wednesday evenings at 6:30pm & the locations will be in the St. Charles to Batavia area. Varying levels are welcome to attend. Once a mont …