Meetup for those who enjoy fine and casual dining experiences with interesting and lively conversation! Primarily for Seniors, Retirees and Old Schoolers with a flexible schedule. It's fun to introduce others to your favorite spot for juicy steaks, fresh seafood as well as great casual spots with interesting ambiance!

Kenneth Young Center is a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit, provider of comprehensive mental health and senior citizens' support services based in Elk Grove Village, IL. Our mission is to help people feel good, do better and find solutions by providing counseling, assessment, treatment, and resource coordination. We are inviting those with an affinity for making a difference in their community to “Meetup” with Kenneth Young Center Group to make a difference, have fun, meet new people and network. We in …

This is a group for anyone interested in walking, plays, concerts, trips, learning about new things as we age. All skill levels are welcome. I started this group to meet other people who are interested in staying relevant and healthy as we age.

KidzHelp Digital Writing Project: Writing with a purpose Kids creating digital stories for seniors! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Are you interested in joining our digital writing for kids and seniors volunteer project right here in Streamwood / Elgin? (Run by Jessica, Braden and Bridgette Nicholson) Most kids love using technology and multimedia. Used wisely, digital writing can help kids improve their writing and help them create writing that …

This is a group for entrepreneurs, start ups or small business owners to have a face-to-face/one-on-one meeting, discussion with senior IT Architect and Programmer over a coffee.Founders of this group are senior IT architect, Experienced mobile developer, senior java/C# developer, senior Ruby on Rails developer and Business Analyst.Founders of this group will help you to design and plan software/system for your idea or for your business. NO Consultancy FEE.

Enjoy life with friends and like-minded people in their 50s, 60s and 70s. We organize local events, social gatherings, and interest groups in Chicago. Dancing, dining, wine tasting, fitness, adventure, social hour's, and other events! Sign up now, and tell your friends! Volunteers to host events are welcome. Please be careful when sharing personal information with other members of Social Over 50. We do not personally know all of our members, and we do not perform background checks. http://www.S …

You are on now on our Meetup site. This is our working site where we schedule trainings and take signups. We are a group of attorneys, who are (mostly) moms & solo practitioners who want to do pro bono work in a way that does not interfere with our family/work life.  We now have men, retirees, and 1/3 of our participants are solo practitioners. Our projects are: finite and won't hang over your head; have backup by working in teams so if there's an important client call or (gulp) sick kid, NO wo …

Work on your social and dating skills with us. Our meetups include presentations from world-reknowned dating coaches. At the tailend we have optional field trips, in which we go to public venues, meet people, interact and get useful feedback that helps us all improve our social skills -- especially with women. We have members who are as old as the most senior of senior citizens, but you must be at least 18 years old to join. We are also lucky enough to have contributing female members.

Feel Good-Giving Back Volunteer Group is a group of volunteers that assist in preparing & prepping supplies for community service events for families with children. We work directly with Creatively Caring.org, a local non-profit whose mission is to provide opportunities for families to get involved in hands-on community service projects that help people, animals, and the environment. We will also work with other organizations such as Adults with Disabilities, Animal Shelters, Senior Homes, Chil …

AARP is a non-profit, non-partisan organization that is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all as we age.  We lead positive social change and deliver value to members through advocacy, service, and information.  In Illinois, AARP has offices in Chicago and Springfield and a statewide network of volunteers that are involved in our advocacy and community outreach initiatives.  With nearly 1.7 million members in Illinois, AARP is a powerful voice for older adults in the state Capitol an …

Hi and welcome to our group! We are a super fun group of women over 50 who like to talk and laugh over meals. We also like to go to movies and do other fun things too. We mostly live in Aurora, Naperville, and Oswego and will keep the activities in these areas so it is easy for our members to attend. We want to keep our group to about 40 active members so if you would like to join this group please try to attend one meetup per month. Check out our message board for recommendations and such. Hope …

Official Filipino American Network (FAN) website -- http://www.FAN-Chicago.org/ We invite you to meet, find, have fun with, help out, educate, learn from and network with other Filipino American's in the Chicagoland area! We are not your parent's organization. We are a mix of professional, entrepreurial, not-for-profit, 1st+ generation, expat, Mestizos who believe in unity and want to do our community good! (http://www.FAN-Chicago.org/) To accomplish this mission, we have launched several initia …

Meet with other people (and their pets) who are interested in OFF Leash Dog Recreation in Chicagoland's Western Suburbs -- specifically DuPage County. Gather and discuss this growing trend with other dog enthusiasts! Bring your dogs! (4 legged varieties require park permit) This group was created so people could have easier access to meeting others with dogs who wish to get together and get some exercise. A way for you to get out, get some fresh air and a little two legged companionship for yo …

Do you love to travel? If so, this group is for you. I love to travel with friends and family and the more the merrier. I would love to connect with people who have the same love of travel as I do. We will be expanding our horizons together as we discuss and plan trips and adventures. I would like to form group trips in the US or abroad, for a day, a week, etc. If you like to travel, have fun and meet new people then this is the meet up for you. Everyone is welcome to join! Please see the recent …

This group was created for men and women aged 60 or better to socialize and have fun! This group includes singles, divorced, widows and married couples.  We have four activities that are held once every month (breakfast meeting, game night, bingo and Sunday dinner).  There will be additional activites added each month.  In the coming months we will be going to the flea market, show, bocci ball, stock car races, music under the stars, bowling and more.  Keep checking the website.  No more sitting …

Are you new to the wonderful world of Apple ? Got yourself an iPhone or iPad, and all you do is text , email and take pictures? Want to learn how to use iPhoto, or how to navigate around your iMac or MacBook? These are the kinds of topics we will be discussing together. Each month will be a new topic, but geared mostly to beginners. Seniors and retirees are most welcome! Topic requests are encouraged - better to be talking about an issue at hand!

Chicago Illinois Financial Services and Insurance Professionals is for financial advisors, insurance agents, registered representatives and broker dealer professionals to come together and network with professionals in same industry looking to connect.

We are open to meeting as a King James Bible house church with Christian seniors, singles, and families for singing hymns, listening to a sermon from the KJB, and having a time of fellowship. Visit our page for more information:  http://housechurch1.wix.com/kjb-believersfellowship

Hello all, This is an OPEN, co-ed and friendly soccer club.  We welcome high school students (Junior & Senior), women, beginners and all. Soccer is a dangerous sports, play at your own risk! It is my hope that this club can be a HUB for those who simply wish to play soccer. To approve your membership please provide a close up photo for identification and full name! *** TOTAL DONATION TO LOCAL COMMUNITY: $4716.00 *** Joel Kim/ Founder & Organizer

We are the Chicagoland chapter of The Transition Network.org, (www.thetransitionnetwork.org) a national group of active, intellectually curious women who meet for many reasons: exploring the changing terrain of life after 50, meeting in small groups for common interests like books, movies, travel, artisan crafts, and culture. Occasionally we have programs about technology, health, nutrition, finance—anything Chicago area senior women might want to know. Our events may be in the city, the Western …

If you are someone that enjoys rolling up your sleeves and digging in to effectively make a positive difference, I hope you’ll join us. From serving meals in a soup kitchen to clearing an invasive, nonindigenous plant species; from visiting a senior center for a sing along, to painting a neighbors porch- let’s make friends, raise spirits, and make something better every meeting. Let’s go home tired, sore and happy for doing something so right while having a great time. I can’t do this alone. I’m …

Do you enjoy helping others? New in town? Like fun people who smile a lot? Has the rat race got you down? Want a calendar full of unique things to do? TRY VOLUNTEERING! Chicago Fun Volunteers is a unique & open forum thru which all altruistic activity w/in the area can be monitored. Join and help our large and active community of members keep tabs on opportunities in: Fests, Park Districts, UnitedWay, Food Pantries, Tutoring, Afterschool Programs, Local Cleanups, Senior Centers, Animal Shelters, …

Calling all "Chi-Town Travelers". This group is for people who want to network, socialize, make new friends, and find travel companions. Let's get together monthly for entertainment. We will meet in the restaurant from 6 pm - 7 pm please support Alahambra Palace with the purchase of food and/or drink. We are partnering with Ken Bedford's After Work Networking, Line Dancing, Steppers Set with Special Guests which meets the first Thursday of every month at Alahambra Palace located at 1240 West Ran …

4-days after the 2010 earthquake struck Haiti, Chicagoans of this Meetup started spreading the message that HAITI needs help for a long, long time. One of the inspiration to start this group was an e-mail received 1-day after the earthquake, from Meetup co-founder Scott Helferman. He suggested to think about how to help Haiti by means of using a Meetup. Obviously if you’ve donated your share already, kindly pass this information to someone who likes to further help. Honestly your word-of-mouth p …

This is a group for anyone interested in learning how to master their own mind and reduce stress in our very complicated world. Our group focuses on learning and sharing about qigong, tai chi and mindfulness (or insight) meditation. I started this group because my own life has been transformed by learning, practicing and incorporating these practices into my every day life and I'm very excited to share them with others. We'll meet at various locations around Chicago, as much as possible outside, …

Get INSPIRED!!! Join the BABC Chicago (a non-profit, business-forward, international organization) at our monthly event, The Speaker's Series. Each event features a fascinating speaker from all corners of the business world. You are bound to be inspired and motivated by their stories. A personal Q & A session allows you to pick the minds of some of today’s great business leaders! We have been graced by the presence of great minds such as, Laurence Geller of Strategic Hotels, Martin Radvan, Presi …