Have you ever thought about what you would do if you became lost while on a day hike? How about if you injured yourself miles from civilization and were unable to move? Then, all too quickly dusk approaches and the realization that you will be spending the night in the wilderness begins to sets in. Being prepared for this type of situation and having a well established plan could mean the difference between life and death. That is why at the “Wilderness Survival” Meetup, our chief aim is to help …

This group was started to be the weekly group sit that many find indispensable for supporting a daily meditation practice. The group is non-denominational and any style of sitting meditation can be practiced from Advaita to Zen as long is it is in silence. We will explore different types of meditation with the broad idea being that if you find one or more types that you enjoy you will meditate daily and get the most out of it (like exercise but for the mind). If you are new to meditation Guided …

Gilda's Club Chicago ensures all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action and sustained by community. Men, women, children and teens living with cancer, who have a family member or friend living with cancer or who have lost a loved one to cancer are invited to meet up at 537 N. Wells St for networking groups, educational lectures, and support.

What this is: A group for those of us who have lost a spouse or a partner to meet up once a month for drinks and casual conversation at neighborhood bars in Chicago. A group for those of us who might feel uncomfortable talking about loss to friends who can't relate. A safe space where you can talk about your spouse or partner or choose not to talk. A place for those of us who have trouble making the adjustment from "we" to "I" What this not: This is not grief therapy. It is not facilitated. ___ …

"You have to be a real sour square not to love the nutty, noisy, happy, handsome Beatles. If they don't sweep your blues away, brother, you're a lost cause. If they don't put a beat in your feet, sister, you're not listening." - Daily Mirror, November 5, 1963 This group is for all Beatles enthusiasts in the Chicagoland area. Join us for Beatles parties, movie nights, book clubs, and other fab events.

Are you looking to lose weight? Have an interest in eating better and healthier? Do you get overwhelmed about what are the right things to eat and what you should avoid? Last year, I lost over 35 pounds and have kept it off all year long by changing the way I look at food. I am now inspired to bring others that are on a weight loss or better eating path together to share ideas on recipes, exercise tips, navigating the grocery stores and more! I want to organize various meet-ups where different t …

Interested in learning more about yourself and the world around you with other like-minded individuals? Greenheart Transforms, a department within the international non-profit cultural exchange organization- CCI Greenheart- is dedicated to creating opportunities for those inspired and intrigued individuals who seek to use their personal enlightenment towards social transformation and action. Join other Chicago local, GH Transformers, in learning how to become more: - Spiritually inclined - Envir …

Do you ever wonder who you really are? Do you feel like you do not belong? Are you still looking for your tribe, or the pieces of you that went astray when you got lost? Let us discover our true self together, claim our gifts and re-align them with our soul’s purpose. Our intention is to achieve this via visualization, meditation, group discussion, tapping on acupressure points, energy balancing, chakra awareness, movement to the sounds, toning, crystal bowl readings, and breathing exercises. Ne …

Are you interested in becoming a part of a playgroup in the southwest suburbs? Getting out of the house with your little one(s)? Participating in fun, memorable trips and get togethers with other moms that can relate to you? I know I am! I am looking for other moms who would like to meet up with our young children at each others' homes, parks, plan trips to fun places in the area and make friends. There is no other bond like the one moms share. I am a 30-ish year old stay-at-home mom of three. T …

I have traveled to Italy at least once and sometimes twice a year for the last 12 years. I always start in Rome since for the most part it's the most direct route from America. Truth be told, I think you can never get enough of this incredible city short of living there anyway. One year I was there 3 times. All of my trips have been for at least 10 days and many for 2 weeks or more. After coming into Rome and spending at least a day or two there I go on to either Florence or Sorrento. I rent an …

Greetings, thanks for your interest in A Deeper Connection. Before you join us, please consider that this is NOT a social meetup group, it is an educational one. I started A Deeper Connection because practicing tantra set me free and now I want to share this amazing technique with all of you. Most groups in the area will teach you what to do, in this group you will learn actual techniques that will assist you with achieving a higher state of awareness. Tantra is entirely relevant to the present …

This group is for professional  business owners networking in Hinsdale and of the Chicago suburbs.  We meet monthly for lunch to get to know one another and build relationships.   Simply bring a brown-bag lunch and join us for a wonderful, empowering time together! We meet at a great convenient location close to all major expressways, route 83 and Ogden Ave in a very comfortable atmosphere! Membership is exclusive, and we only allow one business owner for each business type at our meetings. You …

Welcome to our new organization for all of us who have lost our husbands or wives. We offer support for each other as we move forward in our lives. Interested? Let us know, we will enjoy meeting you. Feel free to reply to either Bryan Hill or Beverly Koukl's profile here in the group. if you would prefer to talk you may call Beverly Koukl. Home Number: 630-655-3137. Cell Number: 630-544-9072

WE are a great group of single women that are near or over the age of 40. AGE DOES NOT MATTER. SIZE and COLOR does not matter.  Rich, poor or in between-doesn't matter.   Friendship matters MOST! Women are powerful.  Men may rule the world but how did the rulers get here....A WOMAN! This group started out as SINGLE women but we have had many requests lately of married women that would like to join.  All of us have great girlfriends that are married so we are not going to leave them out!  Many ma …

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 …

Acorn Public Library has started a new nonfiction book club! Beginning October 4, the Barcodes will meet the first Thursday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at Oliver's in Oak Forest (6150 159th Street). Our first selection is Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl Strayed. You don't have to be an Acorn cardholder to sign up for this club, but you do need to be excited about engaging with other readers in a fun and casual environment! You must be 21 or over to join this group. …

Maum Meditation is a simple 7 step method that allows anyone to become free of the limitations imposed by past experiences.  Maum means original mind, soul and spirit in Korean.  The past is recorded and stored within the body and mind as pictures.  These pictures, or images, dictate thoughts, emotions, desires, conceptions, behaviors and health.  Although these pictures are illusions, humans unknowingly live within the illusions thinking they are real. Due to the collective whole of these pictu …

GiveForward.com is an online fundraising platform that builds a community of support for those going through a medical crisis. With our Meetup group we hope to extend our reach and build a community of both offline AND online support. In addition to GiveForward ambassadors, members will include social workers, survivors, fighters and caregivers. Each meeting will be an opportunity for those going through illness, supporting a patient, or working with patients to talk about the struggles they fac …