Pinwheels is a network of families embracing their children's gender non-conformity in a kind and loving manner. Our support group focuses on providing a monthly meeting place for parents to connect with other families by sharing information and experiences. There are two groups' a parents' discussion group and a children's playgroup. Monthly meetings are private to protect our young children's privacy. Meetings are only open to families that have already decided to accept and support their …

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 …

Welcome to the North Shore Volleyball Meetup!  This is a friendly group of active and diverse volleyball players.  Some members are involved with lots of volleyball events that never get posted on the site, so come to meetups and get to know the other volleyball players. If you know of any gyms or sand courts that are open for pick-up games, rentals, or walk-ons, let us know and we'll try to schedule something there!  We currently schedule events in Mundelein, Libertyville, Gurnee, Vernon Hills …

Tourette Connection is a meet-up group for anyone whose life is affected by Tourette Syndrome: self, spouse, partner, child, sibling, teacher, health professional, etc. Children are welcome to attend-supervision, snacks, crafts, and games are provided. Our next event is July 29th at Rainbow Falls waterpark.

We are a group of unlikely friends that enjoy a diverse amount of activities ranging from comedy clubs, to play-dates, trivia, movies, dining out and anything fun! Singles, married, gay, straight, parents, athletes, nerds all our welcome to the congregation of suburbanism.

Are you spending way too much time in front of the TV or computer? Does your dog or cat have more of a social life than you? Well, if you're feeling like we are, let's try and remedy this. We're looking for women who want to develop some good, and hopefully long lasting friendships...women who enjoy dining out, seeing a movie, playing cards and board games, Mah Jongg, traveling, or just sitting around with a pot of coffee and sharing themselves with each other. Men are great, and we love 'em, bu …

This is not an organized team just a way to get out and kick the ball around with other soccer minded people. This is for people who are interested in soccer Males and Females aged 15-50. We will probably be playing games like World Cup, Goal and in, or other games that may be suggested by members. If we get a large enough turnout we would likely scrimmage. This group would meet at a now undetermined place in the north west suburbs.

This group is for people wanting to play Mah Jong *.  If you already know the game, or would like to learn and are looking for a not-too-competitive group athay plays in a friendly, social environment, then this is the group for you! (* Mah Jong, Mahjong, Mahjongg, Mah Jongg)

Looking for some casual fun on weekends? This meet up group is for 25 - 35 year olds who are looking to socialize and meet new, fun people! It's hard to make new friends once you hit a certain age and living in the burbs. If you want to make new friends, play wii, board games, etc., this is the group for you! Let's socialize, laugh and have fun while playing games like Wii sports, Taboo, Apples to Apples, Trivia, Pictionary, and many many more!! **Please note... this is not a group for drinking …

Stay active, have fun, meet people. That's what the Willow Creek Sports leagues and meet-ups are all about. We have organized leagues where you commit for a season, and pick-up games or events where you can just show up. Stay tuned for a variety of football, volleyball, running, basketball, badminton, golf, and more. Tournaments, leadership training, and barbecues will happen too!

Bocce fanatics unite!! This group is focused on meeting up in-person. If you've never played bocce you're more than welcome to come watch a round, or just jump in and learn as you go. This is not a competitive group, and we welcome all skill levels. You just have to be willing to learn, play by the rules, and most of all, have a great time meeting others who enjoy bocce as much as you. No bocce set needed. (The group organizer will bring a set to outdoor bocce meetups, or we'll meet at facilitie …

This is a group for people who like to play party games that promote fun, socializing, and laughing. Some examples would be Pictionary, Taboo, Outburst, Guesstures, Apples to Apples, etc. This really isn't a group for the serious, complex, strategic type games. There are a ton of fun games out there and I would love to learn new ones. Everyone is welcome to bring their own games. If you love playing games and laughing and meeting new people this is the group for you.

It's a Small World! This group is for all you fun loving 30+ professional singles that want to be able to ease our time demands and mix socially and professionally .We have events for singles, events with and without kids, educational events, craft events, game nights, but most of all aim to find those unique places we've wanted to venture and experience, but never alone or just never had the time to. Time is short! Let's gather to network then socialize and enjoy the experience together! Events …

I enjoy playing social chess and would like to meet other casual, friendly chess players.

Tired of watching the game at home? Want to meet new people and be social? I want to get a group of Hawks fans together to watch the games at bars around the NW suburbs. It will be a great way to try new places and meet new friends.

Are you interested in video game development? If you're a professional or a complete newbie, this is the group for you. I started this group so I could meet other game developers in the area, without having to travel downtown. Let's get together and have a few beers and chat about game development. Designers, programmers, artists, or any other discipline are welcome.

People that love to play WoW and would love to meet people that play WoW. Their is over trillion people that play Wow. You looking to find a relationship with someone that plays wow. Your looking to find a different server with a better guild. or to make new friends and do Dungeon,Raids,Quests. or help give advice with gear or leveling. A place to meet people that play wow but you should be 18 years old to join this group and please have manners and respect for others. people that play wow shou …

Calling all women of Northbrook (& nearby)! I'm hoping this group helps to create a strong, close-knit community of women in the Northbrook area. I'd like to help connect women in the area and build new friendships. I'd also like us to capitalize on our collective experiences, wisdom and passions. For what purpose? To cover the spectrum: From light-hearted, fun social gatherings (game nights, movie nights, wining, dining, comedy shows, musicals, etc.), to more adventurous activities that we've a …

This a group for expats, locals, or anyone else who wants to get together and watch or play some cricket. There are a few random cricket comps around, but there does not seem to be anything less formal for getting a game. We can also get together to watch IPL, or the various international tours. I've been spoiled by getting to live in Australia, and spending time with many English expats in Europe and think that it would be good to replicate the cricket experience in Chicagoland.

This is a group of homeschoolers for all ages interested in getting together for fun interactive, hands on activities. I started this group to get together with other homeschoolers who are interested in playing games and bowling.  We will meet on Mondays for Homeschoolers Play and Learn with games. We also have a group called the Make, Hack, Craft Club. We will meet for lessons, demonstrations and all thing tinkering.  All members all welcome to suggest meet ups and plan activities.

Let's play some friendly card games - spades, hearts, euchre, canasta, cribbage, rummy, etc. - and have fun!

!All Things Fun ! North & NW Burbs 30s - 40s Our group is focused on getting fun people together to do fun things! We are a social group comprised of singles, couples, childfree or parents of all shapes, sizes, colors and creeds,who are 30 to 40 something. Members of our group are very friendly! NO MORE seeing and doing things alone. When you attend one of our events, you'll be greeted with a smile. Some of the events we will host: Comedy Shows Cooking Classes Day Trips Dining Out Ethnic Resta …

This is a group for anyone interested in only IOS development for iPhone, and iPad using Objective-C. All skill levels are welcome. I started this group to meet other IOS developers and enthusiasts. Come have a cup of coffee, and talk shop. Hope to see you at our next meeting.

North Shore parents of young, tween or teen Minecrafters! If you have a kid who loves Minecraft, this meetup is for you both! If you have a laptop, bring it with you. Come to the Meetup to play Minecraft with other kids, talk Minecraft, share Minecraft ideas, exchange hints for playing, and talk about ideas for mods. Please RSVP to the scheduled meetup if you plan to attend, but if you don't have time to RSVP don't let that stop you! Come anyway! If you don't have a laptop, that's fine. Just com …

This group is for individuals interested in learning more about gamification of business processes and activities to improve productivity and engagement. If you've done it or if you are going to do it, we want to learn and we want to help.