This group is centered around getting an organization together that will actually plan, research and (hopefully) develop the first transfer of a human to a machine. Nearly every other group or organization is centered around fragmented research conducted in far away places and how others are working towards a singularity. Tired of waiting? This is your chance to get your hands dirty and make real contributions towards this achievement.

Are you on your personal spiritual journey? Would you like to explore, discover, learn about metaphysics, spirituality, alternative healing modalities and much more. Then the JOURNEY INWARD GROUP is for you!! Please join us on the 3rd Wednesday of each month for the Journey Inward Group. We meet here at Countryside either in room 6 or in Atherton Hall depending on the event.  Come explore with us!!!! Journey Inward Meetup Group is part of the CCUU (Countryside Church Unitarian Universalist) Stu …

JOOLATTC provides a safe and friendly environment. We welcome players of all ages and skill levels for lessons as well as open-play sessions. Then with regular play, players can get in shape and have a social network. In our club you can easily meet people who like to play table tennis game and make friendship. Also, the club’s organic bar offers juices from wheatgrass, fresh fruits and vegetables. It is a part of a healthy lifestyle which helps prevent diseases. The organic juices help to keep …

Hi fellow introverts. Please read guidelines below, before joining this group. (Thank you) We schedule most of our meetups in Lake County, but since we've been getting more members from all over the place, we've been scheduling more meetups in Chicago, Cook County suburbs, and a few north of the border in Wisconsin, or a bit West in McHenry County, just to give you an idea of locations. For those of us who are introverts/loners and/or "live inside" our heads, making new friends can be more of a …

Welcome to Trifecta Connections Jewish  Singles.  The name Trifecta represents the number Three which is a very special number because in the Jewish Star, there are 3 points to each triangle which creates our 6 point beautiful Star that represents Jewish People. Our Jewish People have shared History that we should always remember and never forget.  Had history been different for our Jewish people, there wouldn't  be such concern of us being a lost Race.    We share so many wonderful customs and …

We are Wheeling's foremost organization for young people, age 21-40. The Wheeling Jaycees are committed to leadership development through community service. We run many community service, social and leadership development projects each year. We provide many opportunities for networking, professional development, community service and fun! Our dues are $60. Please visit www.wheelingjaycees.org to learn more. The Wheeling Jaycees are an affiliate organization of the Illinois Junior Chamber of Comm …

SEMPO (Search Engine Marketing Professional Organization) was founded in 2002 when the SEM industry was very small. Today, SEMPO is a global, global non-profit organization serving the search engine marketing industry and marketing professionals engaged in it. Learn more at http://www.sempo.org

Sports Monster FC provides fun, friendly, competitive and organized soccer to the Schaumburg, Itasca, Elk Grove Village, Naperville, Elgin, and Palatine areas. Whether you've been playing all your life, or you're a little rusty, we create an environment that gives everyone a chance to compete. In addition to pickup games and weekly tournaments, Sports Monster also offers leagues and clinics. For more information about our leagues, email Lynn: Lynn@sportsmonster.net. Or click here for more info a …

If you're Desi (folks of India/Pakistan Subcontinent origin) or if just want to hang out with some cool and cute Indians in and around Chicago land, let's meet and hangout! Instead of making the trip to downtown Chicago all the time, it might be nice to explore what the suburbs have to offer too! ;) We will hangout to Movies, Dinners, Shows, BBQs,Skiing, Outdoors and you name it. This group is intended to be tailored around all our interests so please feel free to contribute meetup ideas or you …

A network of women dedicated to assisting all women in achieving professional as well as personal growth. Our commitment is to the advancement of women and their careers through mentoring opportunities as well as the exchange of ideas and resources. We meet every Thursday morning for breakfast and networking in Arlington Heights at Egg Harbor Cafe. Our networking and referral group has been around for over 17 years.  Each women represents their own business in our category exclusive organization …

Hi guys. This is a (newer) group which is meant to be a meeting group for sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and comicbook fans, (of movies, books, artwork, etc) and creators in Lake County/McHenry Counties (for example, writers, artists, movie makers, etc, are welcome too!) since the only groups I've been able to find like that, all seem to be in Chicago. This group is going to work best for those with a more flexible weekend schedule since I plan on scheduling a meetup for this group on at least one Sat …

This is a FUN group of single men and women who meet to talk about the trials and triumphs of the dating world. Are you newly single and just starting to get "out there" to meet people? Have you been single for a while and have some dating experience to share? Whether you're young or have lots of life experience, never been married or twice divorced, this group is totally appropriate for you! I have found that having a guys perspective is just what women need and visa versa. This is a meetup gro …

We're a committed group of seekers.  Doubters and believers who are unafraid to make space for faith and sexuality to live in vibrant relationship with one another.  Lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender, queer, Rainbow Circle is a group for all;  a place in which we can unashamedly gather and journey alongside one another as learn to love God and one another more.  We're committed to relationships, through conversation and play developing friendships and relationships that feed the soul. And we …

This group is to educate, demonstrate, & encourage healthy clean whole living. It is for like minded people who are looking to learn & grow in a healthy eco consious way. We will be learning how to cook Healthy(Vegan, Vegetarian, clean eating, grass feed meats, etc). How to live green @ home & on the go. What is Healthy Clean body care & why its important. I have started this group because it is my passion to teach people about living a healthy lifestyle & make new friends & have fun while doing …

Meet others who want to share Random Acts of Kindness. Be the change you wish to see in the world, as Gandhi said. Experience how good it feels to make our world a better place - one person, one deed at a time! This club is inspired by Dreamweavers (www.randomactsofkindness.org) which supported our first service project back in 2007 before we were even club. The club also supports the ideals of Foundation for a Better Life (www.forbetterlife.org) and CHARACTER COUNTS! (www.charactercounts.o …

This group is dedicated to supporting men and women 35 years of age and over whom are serious about learning how to improve their health. We will provide education on Food Security and Safety, How to Avoid GMO’s (Genetically Modified Organisms) and GE (Genetic Engineering) and discuss the Monsanto Farmers Protection Act and how it affects you and your family. In addition, we will train and empower you to become your own health advocate. We will also show food documentaries and host healthy cooki …

If you're more of an introvert, and also identify as LGBT, then maybe this is the group for you. This group has gone through some changes, so you will see "old meetups/former members" still listed from last year when it was a different version. We hope to make this the last and final version of the group! The previous group we tried to create just didn't quite "fit" us, and we realized that we needed to gear this group more towards introverts, but LGBT introverts. Please keep in mind... This is …

Hi everyone,  My name is Jennifer and I am so happy to welcome you to Dream  Travel and Adventures. As your Trip Planner and organizer, I promise you fun excursions, affordable prices, and a great time creating new friendships with everlasting memories.

This group will meet to study and understand Quantitative topics in financial engineering. Typically this group will be working through a chapter each month from a well known book in quantitative finance. However, this group is by no means an academic only group. Some of the group members will form organizations to try out the strategies studied in the real world (By actually pooling capital together and forming an investment club or joint venture). Topics that will be discussed: Volatility, …

Phandemonium is a Chicago based non for profit organization who's primary directive is to hold the annual Science Fiction convention Capricon. But along with Capricon we also hold other events throughout the year, this meetup group is to keep Chicago area Fandom updated with our events.

Do you like to sing? We are looking for singers at all experience levels! We are a non profit charitable organization.

Our new chapter is up and running with new leadership! We are dedicated to furthering feminist issues for the women in our area including employment, sexual harassment, pay equity, reproductive choice, sexual violence, and educational issues. Our intention is to make a difference in the lives of the women in our area by dedicating ourselves to several key projects each year, and through community outreach and political activities Educating and empowering the women of Chicago's North and Northwe …

Are you in your 20's, 30's and 40's (you know, one of the awesome kids growing up in the 80's & 90's), and living in a far north suburb of IL or a south suburb of WI and want to have a social life closer to you? This meetup is for you!  It's a great opportunity to meet new people, start new friendships, expand your group of friends, and get out of the house to have some fun. Whether single, married, divorced, newly separated, or in a relationship, we often don't have a lot of chances to meet new …

Welcome to all Raw Food Vegan enthusiasts to meet like-minded people, share recipes, participate in fun and educational events! Any ideas about a potluck or another activity - Please suggest it!

Being a single parent isn't easy...having a group of friends in a similar situation can be a godsend, especially for those who do not know many others in the area. This is not a dating group, but instead a group who understands the special challenges (and joys!) that come with being a solo parent ... and who support one another and share our experiences. By "single" parent it doesn't mean you cannot be dating someone lol ... it does mean that you may be divorced, separated or otherwise caring fo …

WELCOME TO TRIFECTA CONNECTIONS NORTHSHORE We a group of FUN Singles  that will be  meeting regularly at different places around the Burbs and Chicagoland area.   Our group includes adults that are Single, separated,  Divorced, Widowed and people looking to have fun times and creating new friendships. Age is just an attitude and this group is open to adults 40 and over.  Majority of our members are in their fifties, and even in their sixties.  With all the anti-wrinkle creams, and Health and wel …