Do you enjoy a great glass of wine? Socialize with like minded people and expand your viticulture horizons! Good Grapes offers members two different types of events: wine socials for wine lovers and enthusiasts who want to learn more about wine, appropriate for anyone to attend; and upscale Singles events for those who appreciate the finer things in life! We will present a monthly topic about wine, along with several wines to try as we learn and discuss that month's topic. Each meeting will incl …

LIVE CHATROOM too!  Meet other fine wine & dining enthusiasts in your area! Make new friends and have fun whether it's sipping wine, taste-testing a flight of beer/ale, or sampling from other types of libations...single malt scotch, cognacs, etc. Some of our adventures will have us in a fine dining establishment, other times rolling up our sleeves and elbowing up to the bar in a local brewpub. This group was established not just to have a good time "meeting up" but it was put in place to enjoy d …

Love good wine, reading books, & discussing ideas with other friendly people? Then come join us at our monthly discussions while enjoying wine at House Red! The goal is to have fun discussing & sharing our thoughts & ideas on the literature we've read over glasses of wine. The group is new (Spring 2012) & was started with a small group that met at a wine bar. We're growing now & would like to welcome new members. I've noticed many groups are women only; we aren't gender restrictive, but you must …

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!

WINE + LIFE Meetup makes life more fun by adding wine. Whether it’s a wine tasting at an art gallery, a wine pairing dinner at a hot restaurant, or sipping flights of wine at an after work happy hour, life is meant to be celebrated …with WINE! Join us for the fun and bring a friend …or make one when you get here.

If you're interested in getting together in a relaxed atmosphere to taste some great wines, participate in some organized wine/food pairings, and hopefully making some great friends with like interests then this is the group for you!! Monthly tastings will sometimes take place in local wine tasting shops, sometimes organized at resaturants to be accompanied by some great food, some held at winemakers tasting rooms, and sometimes hosted by our wine club members in their homes. We want this t …

We are a group of  Wine Lovers who love to meet to enjoy new wines at attractive venues in the Northwest Suburbs. Meet fellow Wine Lovers and enjoy meeting and socializing with other Wine Enthusiasts. Every Wednesday  we invite you to join us and enjoy the best life has to offer. See you at the next Wine Lovers Party!!

Meet fellow Wine Enthusiasts! We meet every week to taste new wines; learn about noses and legs; and have a great time. Novices and experts alike are welcome. We meet at various locations in the  NW suburbs.

I Like Red (and white) Wine is a group for GAY wine and food lovers. The idea is to provide an alternative outlet for GAY MEN to meet to pursue this interest and to also provide other social opportunities. Learning about legs and noses is great but getting together because you simply enjoy wine/food and to meet people is better. This isn't so much about learning but getting together because of a common theme. The idea is to create a community with a real life outlet. Hopefully, we will be able t …

This is a group for people from the Northwestern Chicago Suburbs who love wine or just want to know more about it. Meetups will be held at various locations that allow members to experience different kinds of wines and learn more about wine.

This group is for women from 21-30 who love to read (especially love stories) .After graduating college and entering the real world it can be hard to find where you fit in. This is the perfect place to meet new people, have fun, drink wine, and indulge in steamy romance novels. We will meet every month to every 2 weeks over a glass of wine to discuss the novel and just do some "girl talk".

This is a fun social group for anyone interested in Wine and Book Discussions. THIS IS NOT A GROUP FOR THOSE WHO ARE LOOKING FOR A SINGLES/DATING MEETUP.  Once a month a book will be selected and a meeting time/date will be chosen. The only thing you need to do is enjoy laughter, group book discussion, and of course enjoy wine! The age suggestion is 20-40 and space is often limited.

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!

Our group is here to explore what this city has to offer! We are between the ages of 25-50 years old. Events are anything from visiting an art gallery for a little culture, wine tasting event to enrich the palate, fabulous dinners, a girl’s night out at one of the local pubs for some mingling, a day of shopping or a fashion event, get together for some relaxation and pampering at the Spa, enjoy a movie and lunch, meet up for a nice happy hour work, gather for a game night, attend some profession …

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, …

Calling all women of Northbrook (& nearby)! I'm hoping this group helps to create a strong, close-knit community of women in the Northbrook area. I'd like to help connect women in the area and build new friendships. I'd also like us to capitalize on our collective experiences, wisdom and passions. For what purpose? To cover the spectrum: From light-hearted, fun social gatherings (game nights, movie nights, wining, dining, comedy shows, musicals, etc.), to more adventurous activities that we've a …

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 …

It seems everyone in the suburbs is married and the only way to get out is to hang in bars. This group is a way to enjoy activities with others without the pressure of dating. Experience a wide range of activities with other singles including restaurants, nightlife, boating, wine tasting, hiking, biking, miniature golf, bowling, trap shooting, paintball, zip-lining and many more in the Northwest Suburbs. You don't have to be alone. Join us, have fun doing fun stuff, and meet new friends and mayb …

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 …

This group is for Chicago ladies, married/relationships or single, in their 40s who are looking to expand their circle of city friends and enjoy Chicago city living at the same time. Vogue magazine writes:"You could say that your 40s are an age when you pivot--into an acknowledgment that you are no longer exactly young, into some sort of idea of the rest of your life" (August 2011, in an article written about Sarah Jessica Parker). This feels like an appropriate introduction for this group. More …

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 anyone who has an interest in photography and enjoys going to photography themed events such as gallery openings, museum exhibits, photographer lectures, portfolio reviews and group photo-shoots. This group also participates in the monthly wine and critique offered by our main sponsor, The Chicago Photography Center, every third Friday of the month.

For the over 50 crowd. Singles and partnered. To explore new restaurants in the City each month and for conversation and meeting new people.  We will pick restaurants that are mostly byob and with entrees under $20.

I started this group because I want to make more Pink Lady friends to go and do things with that have similar interests. This group is for the married, widowed or single ladies! Ages 35 years and up!  If you enjoy movies, dinner out, shopping, wine tasting, day trips, scrapebooking and the like. Then this is the group for you! Also, if you're a photographer or just love taking pictures let me know! Love to learn new things!  Who should join? Anyone who loves to build lasting friendships, do thin …

All girls need a great group of friends... The goal of this group is to bring together a group of girls to make new friends, new memories, and have a lot of fun along the way. It is open to women in their 20's and 30's who want to get together for fun random events. We can get together for a glass of wine to discuss a good book, go bowling, catch a movie, and whatever other activities we choose. There are so many activities to do in the area year around. The group's purpose is to inspire women t …