CHADD is the nation's leading non-profit organization serving individuals with AD/HD and their families. CHADD has over 16,000 members in 200 local chapters throughout the U.S. Chapters offer support for individuals, parents, teachers, professionals, and others. This group is facilitated by Eric Tivers, LCSW, MSSW. Eric Tivers is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and a Certified School Social Worker in private practice. He specializes in working with individuals and families living with ADD, au …

We're an active community of homeschooling families of all faiths, methods, styles dedicated to great values and quality education. Our ideal for the group is to share in our homeschooling journey while offering our children quality social bonds through educational, volunteer and social meetups throughout the year. While many of us belong to several other wonderful groups throughout Illinois, this group is centered to 1st grade bracket and above (though younger siblings are welcome too!) who liv …

The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance-Greater Chicago, a non-profit self help group of lay persons, endeavors to help people whose lives are affected by mood disorders to better their lives: By offering support groups for members, families and friends. By educating those with the illness, their families and friends. By counteracting the isolation caused by such illness, providing a sense of community, sharing the experience of the illness and its management. By restoring self-esteem so …

The Forum is a group for professional healers and non-professionals, committed to personal, mental and spiritual growth. The forum will provide a welcoming environment for learning and social interaction. Two continuing education credits for mental health counselors will be available for each session. Experienced and dynamic presenters will introduce innovative and effective paradigms and alternative strategies that will open your mind and enrich your knowledge base. These presentations will …

Welcome to SE Wis Veggies Meetup. This is a group for anyone who is a vegan, vegetarian, or simply likes to learn about the benefits of a plant-based diet. Whether you are considering a no-meat diet for health reasons, animal rights reasons, or the environmental reasons; come, join us, and spend time with like minded folks. Whether it is veggie dinners, parties, lectures, or monthly book clubs, it will be fun and sometimes educational. PS - People from Kenosha, Racine, and surrounding counties a …

Meet new friends and taste great wines! Whether you are serious about wine or simply enjoy a relaxing glass, we welcome aficionados of all types. We meet 3-4 times per month and focus on both wine Education and Appreciation. We host Wine Tastings, Wine Classes, Casual Get-Togethers, Fun Social Events, Winery Tours, Vineyard Trips, Wine Making Adventures and More! We also have a diversely experienced group of Winemakers, so if you have ever thought about making your own wine but don't feel like s …

The Chicago Veggie Club invites you to have fun and make friends, while exploring veggie restaurants and learning from experts about eating a healthy diet and living a healthy lifestyle. A great way to meet people with your same interests and learn more about how to improve your health and thrive! Learn the latest about nutrition from leading experts locally and from around the country.  Educational programs will include: different vegetarian and healthy diets such as raw, vegan, ayurvedic, ph …

Would you like to be part of a team of volunteers working together towards a common goal and creating positive change? Our Meetup group's mission is to brainstorm ideas, do research, fund-raise and ultimately establish Have A Heart Farm, a much-needed Midwest animal and community services sanctuary in Northern Illinois/Wisconsin. Have A Heart Farm will be a place for rescued farm animals as well as domestic. The features will include an education center on animal welfare and environmental issues …

CLOSED TO NEW MEMBERS. Yes, you read that correctly - this group is CLOSED to new members. We are a group formed in 1994 by savvy, entrepreneurial, educated women friends interested in learning more about about money management, the stock market and investing.  We continue to learn together as we grow our portfolio!

Welcome to Connecters Networking! We are a group of FUN people that incorporate business networking with social networking! Our networking events are not your "run of the mill" sit down and listen to a spiel about someone's business. We put the networkers in a social atmosphere that creates a face to face meeting and everyone gets to know everyone as friends AND networkers! Why not be productive and have fun at the same time! We have a Partner's Page on our main web site that allows you to adver …

We are a group of Students, Alumni and prospective students enrolled in, graduated from and/or is intersted in the Institute of Integrated Nutrition. This is a great way to Network with each other and get together to explore ways that we can help each other succeed in powerfully helping others heal and live their best lives! What is IIN? Teaching the Future of Nutrition Are you ready to transform your mind, body and career with a world-class education that supports you on every level?If it …

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 …

Would you like to make a difference abroad? Explore new cultures… meet new people…or just have some fun? Join over 20,000 volunteers abroad and make a difference while creating memorable experiences that will stay with you forever! The range of supported volunteer projects, challenges and meaningful tours is endless. Volunteer vacation travel programs in 24 countries for, over 15 years, is owned by First Choice/TUI Travel and is the worlds largest volunteer vacation travel company. We also offer …

Welcome to ChicagoVeg – Chicagoland Vegetarian, Vegan, Raw Foodist Community. ChicagoVeg is the largest Chicagoland community for vegetarians, vegans, and raw foodists to socialize and meet like-minded people. We organize a range of fun activities and educational events in the city and the suburbs. Whether you are vegan or not vegan, we welcome everyone who is interested in a vegan/vegetarian/raw lifestyle for any reason - ethical, environmental, health, or spiritual. We support a nonjudgmental …

The Human Relations Commission, a commission created by the Village of Mundelein Board of Trustees, was established to promote and encourage mutual respect, cooperation and understanding between all individuals and groups living and working within the Village of Mundelein, and to acknowledge the value of all forms of diversity within the community.  The Mundelein Human Relations Commission is charged with specific functions. ·         developing a base of information on the demographics of the V …

The IMA is comprised of mycologists and laypeople from all walks of life who share a common interest in the study of mushrooms. Individual members often have specific areas of interest and expertise, including mushroom foraging, taxonomy, cultivation, mycoremediation, mycorrhizas, medical mycology, yeasts, lichens, food spoilage, fermented foods, plant diseases, symbioses with animals, and edible, poisonous, and entheogenic fungi. If you are new to mushrooming, joining a mushroom club will give …

Welcome, Our club is all about becoming better self directed investors and traders. Our main focus is in educating ourselves on how to self manage investment accounts such as 401Ks and IRAs and  how to trade for a living. As our club matures, our original goal of providing support and of sharing our gained knowledge remains our tenet. Our most significant learning to date is that successful investing and trading requires hard work and that Financial Prosperity comes only with the proper unders …

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 …

Begun in 2011 under a different name, North Shore Homeschool aims to provide home educators in Northern Chicagoland with group learning opportunities, homeschooled child playdates, and social support. Our goal, through respectful dialogue and inclusive practices, is to welcome a variety of home education philosophies, religious backgrounds, and parenting choices.  We openly support the LGBT community and those who, for whatever reason, may feel excluded from other homeschooling groups. Our mem …

Suburban Adventures extends a warm welcome to lesbian women of the Suburbs. Our focus is to provide fun, entertaining, educational and social events for like minded women of the community without the need to go to the city. We welcome as members both singles and couples of the lesbian community. Our Meetups will run the gamut including brunches, dinners, movies, clubs, walks, hikes, snow tubing, skiing, bowling, sporting events, cultural events, bike rides, charitable events, meet & greets, etc. …

The aim of life is self-development. To realize one's nature perfectly - that is what each of us is here for. - Oscar Wilde . . . Meet other individuals who are interested in NLP and self-empowerment, growth and education. NLP (neuro linguistic programming) utilizes techniques for the mind, body and spirit. You will find tools applicable in business, management and communication as well as in teaching, sports, therapy, and personal growth. These highly effective techniques really work for you, …

The Green Technology Organization is a not-for-profit organization focused on advancing the knowledge of members, businesses and the general public through networking, education and improving the visibility of green technology businesses within the region. Our monthly meetings focus on exciting topics related to new technologies for generating, distributing, storing, conserving and efficiently managing greener energy technologies and fuels.You are encouraged to participate in the group as …

Entrepreneurial moms meet and network with each other. Anyone who owns a business, wants to own one, is working on a creative venture, or wants to be around other business women in the Evanston/North Shore areas and surrounding suburbs can be a part of this Meetup. You do not have to be a business owner yet. This Exchange is about networking, helping each other through trials and tribulations, questions, problems, educating, and empowering each other. We will invite special speakers and some of …

Whether you are just sticking your toe into the waters of astrology, or have been reading and studying (and swimming in) the vast ocean of astrology for years... Whether you know Venus from Mars (and we hope you do!), or how the Cardinal Cross has affected world events and politics... If you want to meet others of a like mind, others who are both curious and knowledgeable about the workings of our planets as they influence us down on earth... AND If you live in the Chicagoland area, this is the …

Each month we will feature segmented discussions on three topics: Beer – We will feature a beer style with varying commercial and (when available) homebrewed samples. We will also cover the beer style’s history, ingredients, brewing process, and suggested food pairings. Samples will be served throughout the entire Summit session. We may pair the appetizer with the beer style when available. Financial – We will address a topic dealing in the areas personal finance, insurance, and investments. Spe …

Whether young or older, single or married, rich or poor, we want to build a community of friends to get together for vegan dining, social events and educational seminars. We will be meeting twice a month for vegan dining, periodically featuring keynote speakers, as well as, keeping you posted all on the Chicago Vegan & Vegetarian events and news. Come and explore a vegan lifestyle with a supportive and compassionate community. Have fun learning more about the benefits of a vegan diet, as well as …

Meet local Parents of Children with Special Needs, regardless of diagnosis. Gather for support and advice. Find out that there are non-medical alternatives to helping your children.

A place to network and bring your deals. Learn from others and share what you know.