A group dedicated to the wine lovers of the Chicago West Suburbs. We are mothers, fathers, sons & daughters, writers, teachers, bartenders & accountants. We. Love. Wine. Paso Robles, Sonoma, Williamette. We crave it, sip it, chug it, love, love, love it! And now we have a group, a wine lovers not-so-anonymous, don't hide your passion for the grape-celebrate it!

What could be better than getting together for a glass of wine and some creativity? We will make some one of a kind cards, treat bags, and more while enjoying a Girl's Night Out of creative ideas. We will meet once a month in downtown Downers Grove.

I have traveled to Italy at least once and sometimes twice a year for the last 12 years. I always start in Rome since for the most part it's the most direct route from America. Truth be told, I think you can never get enough of this incredible city short of living there anyway. One year I was there 3 times. All of my trips have been for at least 10 days and many for 2 weeks or more. After coming into Rome and spending at least a day or two there I go on to either Florence or Sorrento. I rent an …

Looking to get people together for affordable activities. Either free or low-cost. Outdoor activities, wine/beer tastings, trying new restaurants, etc. I have been looking to do all these new things and would love people who share my enthusiasm!

This group is for people who want to have F-U-N! We will meet two to three times a month for social gatherings, attend local wine and beer tasting events, and attend local festivals and events. If you are a seasoned wine or beer expert or a person just wanting to meet a fun group of people for a great time, this is the place for you.  Good company, great conversation, and plenty of laughter are our goals.  Join us for our next event.  All suggestions are welcome.

Are you an avid reader who'd like to get together with other women regularly to discuss books over some fine wine? The aim of this group is to expand our thoughts and perceptions through great discussions about books. We all bring our own experiences, culture, and filters into the perception and understanding of literature, and hopefully these discussions will all enrich us. We'll choose serious fictional and non-fictional books that are fairly recent releases (within the last 20 years for the m …

The Twisted Easel is led by a duo of creative gals in the Oak Park/River Forest area who enjoy art, wine, and socializing. We gather once a month at House Red in Forest Park to instruct a painting, have a few glasses of wine, and meet new people. There is NO experience necessary...we will instruct you at each step of the way and a little liquid courage will help you along the way as well. There is no membership fee for this group. We charge $35pp for the class, which includes your easel, canvas, …

What happened to us??!! If your like me, your single or divorced, busy with a full time job, and with commitments at home which don't allow you much time for yourself. I find myself spending way too much energy on the daily grind instead on having fun, staying active, and investing some time in myself. I  started a new Meetup for those of us in our 30's and 40's who find themselves single and looking for an opportunity to meet new people, start new friendships, and get out and have some fun. It …

GUTSY GAL PALS 50UP TRAVEL & SOCIAL CLUB Life is too short not to have a pink umbrella in your drink! This is a group for women 45 & over to make new girlfriends for socializing & travel! There aren't many groups for those of us who remember the Beatles, Rob & Laura Petrie & white go-go boots. Many of our Meetups are just for ladies, but we will also have events where husbands or significant others are welcome. Our events range from wine tasting to international travel! You name it, we just may …

Welcome to "Chicago Singles" The Happy Hour Singles Group dedicated to providing fun opportunities for Chicago Single Professionals looking to mingle with others of the like!  Grab a cocktail, make some new friends and have fun looking for the 1!  (whether it be the NEXT 1 or THE 1!) Of course we will not limit the fun to Happy Hour!  We offer all types of events ranging from mixers, wine tastings, tours, travel, theme parties, and MORE! JOIN now if you are looking for something FRESH & fun in C …

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 …

Are you looking to expand your circle of friends and enjoy the great places to catch a drink or a bite in the Oak Park/River Forest/Forest Park area, then this is the group for you! We especially cater to singles looking but couples and groups welcome! Fun and great conversation is the goal! We will rotate our Meetups at various local restaurants and bars, and suggestions are welcome! Come out and have some fun!

This group is for ladies who are 20-something to 30ish and would like to get together and have some fun! Perhaps you are sick of the monotony of your daily life and would like to get out of the house and hang out with a group of ladies in a more stimulating and creative setting.  Some things we have done in the past:  Boxing class, Game night, brunch, Pumpkin carving for Halloween, tea party, wine tasting, cookie exchange, Morton Arboretum, dinner & drinks, Progressive Dinner, Pinterest Party, C …

This group is all about hang time with new, cool, down to earth girlfriends. We are young 30 & 40 something women who are single, married, in a relationship, with and without kids, fabulous, FUN, intelligent, active, caring, and confident. While our relationships and family dynamics differ, we share an affinity for nurturing REAL, meaningful, healthy friendships. We appreciate quality time to hang out, talk, eat, drink, and laugh out loud!! Adult friendships can be challenging to form, particula …

It’s time to get out, flirt and have fun with fellow single members for fun, friendship...and maybe more. We schedule dancing, coffee visits, wine tastings, dinners, games, tours, outdoor activities or anything else that you can think of! Please be willing to post a recent picture of yourself and schedule any activities you would like.

Sip, Mingle, & Connect with other professionals who enjoy the finer experiences in life. From wine and scotch tastings to cooking and art classes, you'll make new friends, have a variety of interesting experiences, and perhaps find love at our exclusive singles events.

Meet other singles near you! Or maybe just some new friends! Hang out, make new friends and keep up with those you've already met.  Not so single, but want a great group of friends to share activities with?  Feel free to join as well.  Although we do have events in Chicago, the near west burbs are our base, and most meet-ups will there. This means Berwyn, Westchester, Brookfield, La Grange, La Grange Park, Forest Park, Oak Park, Elmwood Park, Melrose Park... Man, that's a lot of parks!

TheCity to Suburb Moms group will encompass 3 very important values and is part of our mission: - Offer Mom to Mom Support - Provide Kids Connection and Enrichment - Community The Mom to Mom Support and the Kids Connection is obvious but the one trait that may not be so obvious is the “community.” Giving back to the community is important and as a member, your participation is highly encouraged. Your participation can be monetary or in the form of your time. Before you join, please ensure th …

So you're bored, I mean like really bored and you decided to sign up for meet up. There are some crazy folks out there and meeting them in private at a local spot still seems disheartening. He might be bald or she might have 10 kids and three divorce under her belt..yea, crazy shit. My goal for this meetup group is to occasionally hit up clubs/bars and dance our asses off. Maybe grab some last minute tickets to go see a-no-longer-in-his-prime-but-is-still-trying comedy show, a good laugh is alw …

LIVE CHAT too! Meet People Interested in Dining Out & Social Events in your area! Come to a "Playful" Meetup to break bread with fellow foodies, visit interesting venues--theater events, movies, bars/dance clubs, karaoke, comedy shows, bowling, musical & theatrical productions, sight seeing/architectural tours, etc. Discover new restaurants, enjoy delicious meals and make satisfying conversation with friendly dinner companions. It's breakfast, lunch, brunch, dinner and treats... It's a big dinin …

See our webpage - www.asianamericanchicagonetwork.com Welcome! The first thing you will notice different about AACN is that we are a new, fun, and active group.  We were founded in the summer of 2011 and average more than 2 events per week.  Below is a short summary of who we are and what we're not. WHO WE ARE: The Asian American Chicago Network is focused on connecting younger and working Asian-Americans to NEW friends and connecting you to the city of Chicago! [Younger being New Professionals …

Welcome to the Chicagoland Fun Group (CFG) 'CFG' (formerly 'Got Cabin Fever') is a group of members looking for new adventures, who want to meet people and make new friends and enjoy all the social aspects Chicago and it's suburbs offer. Our Membership composed of night life enthusiasts, foodies, wine lovers, sports enthusiasts, singles and couples and anyone looking to meet people and have a great time.

THIS IS BY FAR THE BEST TRAVEL MEETUP for INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL, we REALLY deliver on the cool trips!  Some things we've done? Hot Air Balloon over the Great Migration, Hike Machu Picchu, Ride camels through the Sahara desert, fly over Mt. Everest & Annapurna in Nepal, Ride Elephants thru the jungles of Thailand, take cooking classes in India, visit stud farms in Ireland, cruise Galapagos Islands on a Yacht, Sail the Nile River on a felucca, fish for Piranha in the Amazon Jungle, wine tastings in …

Want to try new things, travel to exciting places, & make fun new friends? Join us! We are not a travel company & we don't just talk about trips, we do them! ADVENTURE TRAVEL & SOCIAL CLUB CHICAGO & BEYOND OUR CLUB is for fun men and women, ages 30-100! We welcome singles & couples, of any relationship status, to join us. The more, the merrier! This is a fun group for everybody! OUR EVENTS include daytrips, weekend getaways, daytrips, well planned affordable international trips, & fun social …

This group is for those who love to cook and try new dishes and different ethnic cuisines to meet and share our love for cooking & food! We meet once a month in west suburbs of Chicago to have different themed cooking parties.

The Little Black Dress Club is the premier women’s social network specializing in adventure, sophistication and friendship! Our diverse membership includes women who share a common spirit and a taste for the finer things in life! We enjoy activities such as themed dinner parties, casual happy hours, fashion shows, adventure and beach vacations, and celebrity book signings. We boast a penchant for “out-of-the-box” ideas and our generous contributions to charity. Our members are recognized for the …

This is a social group for people in their 20s/30s in the South-Western Suburbs (Berwyn to OakPark to Naperville to Downers Grove) who are looking to meet like minded people for fun times! I propose wine, bars, happy hours, bowling, dinner, game nights, movies, and more!

A call to all artists… If you would love to get to know other area artists, talk about your ideas, projects, or dreams… come join us! On the first Friday of each month, Garden Gallery & Studio hosts First Friday at the Gallery. Join us for LIVE music, wine and amazing snacks sponsored by local eateries while you view the work of our featured artist(s) of the month. There will also be an instructor-led art activity at each event for those who want to participate in our Creative Community Series. …