Welcome to the West Suburban Volleyball Group! We are a diverse group of volleyballers from the Western Suburbs, stationed mostly in Oak Park, just 15 minutes west of the Loop. Most of our players have played in High School and College and maintain a high level of competitiveness. Check out each MeetUp to see the level of play for that day. We mostly play beach, Men/Women 2s, and Coed 2s and 4s. We are open to hosting all levels of play, depending on the demand. We also plan to host a few meetup …

Want to grab drinks with fellow Redditors? Maybe play some pool or ping pong? How about a bike ride or a movie or just hanging out on the beach. This is a group for Redditors to get together and enjoy common interests. Whether you are new to the city or just looking to expand your social circle

Meeting group to bring people together to play volleyball in the Chicago suburbs and lakefront. Method for people to find others to play beach, grass and indoor volleyball. Open to all levels B and up. Have fun, enjoy. This is not a group for rec level players, you must have reasonable ball skills.  This is to keep the play for everyone at a consistent level.

Talofa! Aloha! Tena koutou! My name is Jackie (nickname is also Tasi) and I'm half-Samoan/half-Black from Southern California. I moved to Chicago three years ago and have only encountered one Polynesian, and that was by accident! I know there are Polynesians in the Chicagoland area, but where are you? This meetup group is for Polynesians in Chicago and surrounding areas. Let's hang out, chat, eat, play (volleyball?), share Poly music (when I think of summertime I think of playing Poly reggae on …

If you like to play 2 on 2 or 4 on 4 volleyball, and are looking for competitive games, and are anywhere in the burbs, you should join! Plus, follow us on Twitter (http://twitter.com/vballintheburbs). We are looking for indoor options as cold weather is approaching, so all of you indoor players should keep up and make suggestions for indoor. If you are new to volleyball, or looking for more of a "recreational" format, the Chicago Fun Group has Tuesday and Thursday volleyball that is probably a b …

This group is for anyone and everyone who wants to play volleyball with a great, friendly group of people. We welcome everyone from total beginners to very advanced, and everyone gets to play with people of their own skill level. It is our self styled mission to get as many people playing the great game of volleyball in Chicago as possible, so whether you are an old pro, or have never even touched a ball before - we are the place for you. Come along and check us out, nobody ever walks away witho …

Chicago Photography Groups, Collections of Chicago-Centric Photography For anyone interested in traditional street photography, historical/social documentary photography, or photojournalism - the art of capturing life as it happens, and telling stories with images. We use every kind of camera, from cameraphones, DSLRs to traditional film. The group is open to anyone and is an opportunity to hang out with other photographers and sharpen your craft, or just to be creative with a group of friendly …

Windy City Skaters is a group open for anyone who likes to move around on wheels. We welcome anyone on inline skates, skateboard, longboard etc. Chicago has tons of cool places to skate. If you haven't discovered them yet you will with this group. Windy City Skaters is a diverse group of friendly, fun loving people! Some of the things we have done during the past few seasons are: Organized inline street skates (themed city tours) Inline freestyle slalom practice at North Avenue Beach Critical M …

This group is for couples who want to meet other couples in the downtown area. Preferably this group will do a lot of different activities, bowling, beach volleyball, fun runs, dance classes, wine tastings, and also dinners/game nights. All ideas are welcome, the more the better!

Join us to meet other gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans*, and queer families living in the Chicagoland area.  Allies and extended family are also welcome to join the group or come to events. We have a range of activities for all ages, including weekend getaways, camping, potlucks, beach trips, restaurant meals, museum and zoo outings, and anything else we can think up!  The group is a great way to come together and meet other families for social outings and to form long lasting friendships.

MIXER!!! Coming Soon!! FUN, PIZZA!!!, Tennis!! Keep Watching ... TENNIS!!!TENNIS!!TENNIS!! All Levels, Meet new Players or bring your partners!!! Location Score Tennis Club!! 2 Hours of Tennis .. .  Tell a friend to sign up.. PLAY!!! ** See Photos last event!! *** post your messages ie. tennis play on "message board" ( to contact others) Thanks See other sites click below!! Please visit Beach Tennis site at http://tennis.meetup.com/443/ Chicagolandtennis***Visit us on http://www.Chicagolandtenni …

The Chicago Sport and Social Club is the nation's largest provider of recreational sports leagues, premier social events and local social networking! With over 70,000 annual participants, the Sport and Social Club has become the place to meet and compete with active young professionals all over the city. Our number one priority is giving you places to play your favorite sports and places to meet up with new and old friends every day of the week! Chicago Sport and Social Club strives to provide h …

SAEC is a network of meet-up groups around the world that bring together South Asians on amazing long distance trips. Skiing, the beach, hiking, European cities or safari's in Africa - we'll plan any trip thats a unique opportunity to see the world and meet great people. Come join us to travel, get info, or organize international group trips!

Boarders welcome!!! Even though the resorts near Chicago never break the top 100 places to board in US, we're just glad the winter is cold and long.  We are a fun group of shredders, ranging from beginners to national competitors so you'll always be able to find someone to shred with.  Membership is free but the meetup site does cost money so we do encourage members to show support by purchasing WCB bandanas, stickers or shirts. You may also be wondering what we'll be doing off season. Well, so …

EXPANDING RAVES and ELECTRONIC DANCE MUSIC- Make new friends in the scene and keep the circle of plur ever expanding! Whether you are in it to have fun with some great people, explore music and your personal creativity, or have an experience of ecstatic oneness with the universe, this is the group you've been looking for! Raves may one day trance-form the planet. Enough energy has been generated that we could expand to a higher level. Electronic music styles have create different effects on the …

Welcome to Chicago Stylish, Fashion, Glamour & Portraits Photography group! Please put your hands together to share & learn photography techniques,lighting,Posing etc and most importantly to build our portfolio keeping the cost as low as possible by making it all out door... We will try to have at least 1 to 2 shoots a month and we will try to make it fruitful for everyone... 3 Musts: 1. Photographers must upload the pictures without fail. 2. Models, Please attend the shoot ONLY if you are …

Welcome to Everybody Yoga - a free program started by Moksha Yoga Center to share yoga’s immense benefits with the entire community. Throughout the year, we bring free yoga classes to parks, beaches, festivals, and beautiful places in Chicago.

For all of you interested in meeting like-minded dog lovers who share space in Grant Park, let's take some time every month to introduce ourselves and our furry friends. If you are interested in joining the K9 fun, meet us at the Grant Park dog park on the fourth Sunday of every month. This is an equal opportunity dog group. Everyone is welcome!

LIVE CHAT too!  Meet other playful active singles in the city and suburbs that like going out and having fun meeting new people. Whether it be for beach volleyball, mixed doubles tennis, bowling, ice skating, sleigh riding or anything else sporty. Join us for live music events or dining, wining, dancing, romancing! It's mostly for fun and meeting new people, so you don't have to be a pro at anything! We also have ice breaker games at some events to get things off to a more comfortable start. …

This group lets anyone post and declare a drum circle. So if you feel like playing drums at the beach or park, post a meetup, and drum friends will follow!  This group is *open to all* - everyone is organizer!

Do you love to cook or have you always wanted to learn. I am an expert cook, I have been cooking since I was 12yrs old. My mom taught me very young how to cook and bake from scratch and then I love it so much I took years of classes. In this meet-up we will have Breakfast, lunch, and Dinner parties, with food themes. We will get together at different places and homes and cook together or have free cooking lessons and eat what we make. With nice weather aproaching it is time for picinics, beach p …

The Greater Chicago Dutch Language Meetup is a young and growing club in the Chicago area. We facilitate meetings of Dutch, Belgian, American, Indonesian, Dutch Caribbean, and other natives with interests in Dutch language and culture. We meet every month at restaurants with some of the above cuisines, pubs, private homes, parks, forest preserves, and the beach! This club was founded in August 2009 and already can boast impressive statistics: It is by now the largest Netherlands and Belgium-orie …

Are you a single professional age 40-49 and you want to do WEEKEND activities? Restaurants, games, walks, hiking, canoeing, sledding, weekend road trips, weekend day trips , beach day, potlucks, festivals, concerts, cards, movies, last minute plans? Then this is the group for you! There are many other meetup groups for all of you out there who are under 40, or 50 and over, but there seems to be not much out there for those of us in our 40s, and for those of us who prefer weekend events. So, all …

Meet with other people who are interested in Off Leash Dog Recreation in your local area. Gather and discuss this growing trend with other dog enthusiasts! Bring your dogs!

We are a selective group of people who want to have fun in Chicago. We will go beyond the typical venues of bars and clubs and include events like beach parties, movie/dinner nights, festival Meetups, bbq’s in the park, sports, etc. in order to get to know each other in relaxed, social atmospheres. We will try to keep events as free/affordable as possible. This group will be very interactive and we encourage members to organize their own fun activities throughout the week. This group will be wha …

This is a group for Christian believers who love to enjoy life and get away from the mundanities of life. From 1-4 hour festivities to mini-vacations, we can get away from the ordinary! Bible studies and church events are great, but this group focuses on exhibiting what we learn in Christ outside of a church setting understanding that a believer's life should demonstrate the Love of God in interactions with people and gatherings outside of the church. The Word of God tells us to: "Be wise in the …

This group is for people wanting to "meetup" for exercise workouts, events, and fun. We are looking for assistant organizers and ideas. We hope you will meetup with us to burn some calories, develop new relationships and hove some fun. If you are interested in programs like P90x, Insanity, Rev Abs and Turbo Fire. Make the commitment and join us. If you play tennis, soccer, volley ball, golf, or any other sport and looking for a group to play indoor, grass, and beach. Come show us what you got …

I can't believe this group did not exist before now! I immediately searched "teachers" and nada. So here we are. Im starting this group because I am looking for new faces to hang out with! I am a teacher and all my current friends are having children, are obsessed with their boyfriends or are moving away. There is nothing wrong with all of these things, however I need a new friends! I have tried other meetup groups but have run into a lot of different people that I don't connect with, or people …