“For there is no friend like a sister, in calm or stormy weather, to cheer one on the tedious way, to fetch one if one goes astray, to lift one if one totters down, to strengthen whilst one stands” -Christina G. Rossetti Meet other black women in Naperville and surrounding areas who have like interests, concerns, and cultural needs. You will meet active & inspiring women like yourself who crave the connection of other down-to-earth, educated, ambitious, family-oriented women. Tofu encompass …

Meet kindred book lovers in a local Meetup Book Club! Fiction or non-fiction, paperback or hardcover, you'll read a new book every month. Come to laugh, share stories and make new friends!

Welcome to DuPage Center for Spiritual Living's Meetup Page. You can learn more about us by visiting our website at www.dupagecenter.org. Or, call our office at 630-236-8888. DuPage Center for Spiritual Living is a warm, loving spiritual community, embracing people of all ages, races, cultures and faiths, honoring all paths to God. We offer connection, support, friendship and celebration, providing spiritual tools for personal transformation as we help to create a world that works for everyone. …

The Author! Author! networking group brings together traditional and self-published authors to share ideas about marketing themselves and their books through promotions, public relations, publicity, advertising and other marketing techniques. The group welcomes: first-time authors of all genres as well as those who already have a few published books under their belts marketing and PR professionals those who are interested in the book publishing business and/or want to learn more about it. The fo …

A group of writers, whether published or not, who support all kinds of heroes including the brave members of our armed forces to those on the front lines in hospitals, fire stations, police departments, schools, and so much more. Our support ranges from donating books, supporting literacy efforts, and helping those who face danger and difficult challenges to explore their experiences through the power of telling their story.

We are mainly stay at home moms who enjoy getting out doing things with our children and having the support of other moms. We have playgroups, book clubs, mom's night out, and outings.

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TED has created a program called TEDx...and we're running with it. The first of every month, TED and TEDx enthusiasts from around Chicagoland come together at the BlackFinn American Saloon in Naperville to discuss TED talks, events, and ideas.  We also eat, drink, and have fun. Everyone is welcome!

This group is for professional  business owners networking in Hinsdale and of the Chicago suburbs.  We meet monthly for lunch to get to know one another and build relationships.   Simply bring a brown-bag lunch and join us for a wonderful, empowering time together! We meet at a great convenient location close to all major expressways, route 83 and Ogden Ave in a very comfortable atmosphere! Membership is exclusive, and we only allow one business owner for each business type at our meetings. You …

For anyone who is interested in Wellness, Reiki, Cancer Prevention and Support, Alternative Medicine, Guided Meditation, New Friends, Social Networking, Reiki Share, Diabetes Prevention and Support, Reiki Share and Certifications, the Law of Attraction, Anti-Aging Secrets, Nutrition, Books, Essential Oils, Homeopathy, Stress Management, Health and Wellness Tips, Personal Growth, Teachings of Abraham, Holistic Health and Spirituality. Join us and learn how to dissolve the difficulties in our live …

*Please note this group will no longer accept new members beginning JUNE 1st.  If you're interested in joining our book club, please fill out a profile now.  Thank you in advance for your interest!* Hi there!  I used to belong to a wonderful, monthly book club, but due to a change in my work schedule, I was no longer able to attend.  I decided to create my own.  We currently meet on Thursdays, alternating between 1pm and 7pm meetups each month.  Days/times we meet may change, but advanced notice …

I'm a 30-something guy who likes to read mostly nonfiction. If you're a nonfiction reader like me this is for you! I like history, science, sports, true crime and travel narratives, but am willing to be flexible.

What better way to start 2013 than to read books set in Chicago! We meet up locally – surrounding Woodridge, Downers Grove, Lisle, Bolingbrook, Naperville, Darien, Lemont area – for the book discussion. Whether it be a café, lounge...what a way to spend a few hours for a book discussion, build friendships, and consume a bite to eat and a drink as well! So join us! :)

Sometimes being a geek girl is a lonely experience. It's hard connect with other women when they're staring at you funny because you're trying to explain your theory that the nature of a child's mutation stems partially from genetics as seen in Polaris and Magneto, but mostly from some sort of trauma before puberty - the time in which most mutants first exhibit abilities. Ex: Nightcrawler wanted to disappear because of his demonic appearance, and he did. You flashed 'em a little bit of your geek …

This group is founded on the 5 Laws of Stratospheric Success that are found in the book, The Go-Giver, by Bob Burg and John David Mann. The purpose is to form a group of like-minded business people who would like to grow their business stratospherically through networking. This group is for: small business owners, franchise owners, and entrepreneurs

Advance Dungeons & Dragons 2nd Edition. Looking for expierenced players who have played at some point any of the D&D editions. Looking for about 4-8 dedicated players for each session. Meetups will be scheduled usually Friday or Saturday evenings. Will like to run a session every week or 2 weeks. These sessions will last from anywhere between 3-5 hours. Character creation will be based on some house rules and the campaign itself will be original. Will include a lot of role playing/puzzles/combat …

It's Time to Get Out of the Rat Race. What's your dream? Freedom of time? Unlimited resources to travel the world? Whatever it may be, Robert Kiyosaki, author of the #1 personal finance book of all time, Rich Dad Poor Dad, developed CASHFLOW 101, which teaches you how to get out of the Rat Race and onto the Fast Track, how to make your money work for you -- not the other way around. Therefore, I will be hosting the CASHFLOW 101, one or more game per month, to help illustrate the fundamentals o …

We are a Unity Church. We are a spiritual community that is dedicated to teaching universal laws of love, peace, joy, and healing. We are dedicated to creating a peace-filled space where everyone feels welcome. "Spiritual seekers often say that finding Unity is like coming home. Unity is an open-minded, accepting spiritual community that honors all paths to God and helps people discover and live their spiritual potential and purpose."(Unity.org) "The Unity movement was founded by Charles and Myr …

Lets Meet up with a group of Ladies who want to grow in their relationship with Jesus and with other women. We will be reading and discussing the book Girls Gone Wise in a World Gone Wild by Mary A Kassain , based on Proverbs 7 . The book helps us look at the difference between what the World calls us to be and what God calls us to be.. We will meet on the 2nd Thursday of each Month .

Welcome to the West Chicago Public Library District's Meetup Group! Join our Meetup page for the latest information on upcoming programs, activities, book discussions, and other events at the library! Here are some others ways that you can also connect with us: http://www.westchicago.lib.il.us/ https://www.facebook.com/wcpld (630) 231-1552 wcref1@westchicago.lib.il.us

This is a group for Polish speaking moms and young children who want to meet and play together in a Polish speaking environment. As a mother of two young boys who will hopefully be bilingual (or trilingual) I would like them to make new friends who can speak not only English but also Polish. I am aware that kids learn best from other kids. That's why for those of you who have only one or two people speaking Polish to your children, getting to know other moms and children who can share the same l …

Interested in joining a book club where everyone actually reads the books and wants to talk about them? Join this group! We will select books from various lists like Time Magazine's Best Books of All Time, 1001 Books to Read Before You Die, the NY Times best books lists, and anything else we choose! Each meetup will be loosely structured to include discussion topics as well as friendly conversation! "Vonnegut" together??

Moms of Color Meetup Group brings women of color together in Glendale Heights, IL, Carol Stream, Bloomingdale, Glen Ellyn, and other surrounding areas. This group is for New Moms of Color who are looking to connect with other moms who are like you or similar.This group is for sisterhood and encouragement to share the joys and challenges of motherhood. We are Stay at home moms, working moms, married and single.If you want to get out of the house and meet other moms,have playdates, moms night out, …

This is a group for anyone interested in connecting with other youth and family religious leaders in the Chicagoland area. Let's meet up to support and relate to one another in our programs by sharing ideas and resources, brainstorming, asking questions, collaborating, attending conferences together, reading books and sharing stories. I believe religious leaders of youth and families are wonderfully creative people, so lets get together and let our creativity generate something wonderful. My hop …

From the founder: ""Shamanism" has become a fad today. People are coming out of the woodwork claiming they are shamans and have this training, this degree, this "magical belt".  Some will falsely claim that their "brand" is more valid than others because it comes from a certain place or culture. Some are indeed the "real deal", and I won't discount them. However, many are not. Often I believe, from reading their works and articles, they are simply regurgitating old material stolen from other aut …

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

Mothers of Color in the Western Burbs Meetup Group brings mothers and mothers to be of color together in the Western Suburbs. Most of our meet ups will take place in the Willowbrook, Burr Ridge, Westmont, Hindsdale, Darien, Bolingbrook, Downers Grove, Clarenden Hills, and Oak Brook area. This group is for Moms of Color who are looking to connect with other moms in the area for friendship, support, and encouragement. Our members will meet regularly for picnics, moms night outs, lunches, dinners, …