Underwater WHAT? Underwater Hockey is a co-ed, non-contact, water sport played on the bottom of the pool. It is a very unique game in that it is 3-dimensional and requires you to play while holding your breath. Players wear fins, for speed, as well as masks, snorkels, and protective gloves and headgear. The sticks are short -- about one foot long -- so players can move them quickly through the water. Sticks flick and flash as players maneuver the puck on the bottom, shoot the puck past (or over …

We will try each of these coffee shops 1. BRIDGEPORT COFFEE HOUSE The coffee-roasting operation on the corner of Morgan and 31st Street is a point of pride for Bridgeport and a source of jealousy for almost every other neighborhood. Housed in a prototypically warm-toned, wood-heavy coffeehouse (only without the fleabag couches and drum-circle vibe), Bridgeport Coffee sets itself apart by roasting its own beans and brewing them with levels of respect usually reserved for presidents. The pour-ov …

This is a study group for individuals who are studying to take the Salesforce Developer Certification Test in the Chicagoland area. The group would be all inclusive for the tech savvy and those who are less tech savvy. The group will hopefully include people who have already pass the certification test and are looking to help others on the same path.

Hi, I am Emily and I have a 7-month old daughter. I started this group to connect with other parents of babies who are roughly the same age as my daughter, both to make friends for my daughter and myself! We will get together every Thursday, as soon as we have a small little group, so we can all know that every Thursday we have a get together if we want to go! I am happy to host at my house, or we could rotate houses, go to the park, or do little outings.

How many times have you had difficulty making a decision because one part of you wanted one thing, but another part of you wanted something else? “A part of me wants to…another part doesn’t.” Conflicting inner 'parts' of ourselves are one of the main obstacles to inner peace and personal power: • Parts of us who want to do new things are blocked by parts who are afraid to take risks. • Parts of us who want to get things done are stumped by parts who procrastinate. • Parts of us who want to be …

STOP DREAMING ABOUT IT! Travel with other like minded singles and have the time of your life. Single Nomad contributes to host countries non-profits that focus on children and the disabled. I encourage while traveling that you buy local goods, learn local culture, refrain from aggressive bargaining.

As a busy working mom, I needed help getting dinner on the table and searched for a solution that did not include me doing all the work, every night. I found that the meal assembly kitchen in my neighborhood, Entree Kitchen, was the perfect solution. Best part of all, it's fun to make a month's worth of meals in an hour or two when I meet new people and bring along some friends.

Exploring the culture and night life of Chicago can get expensive. This is a meetup group for things a little more on the inexpensive side- a great for parties, discount theatre tickets, bar discounts, free billiards nights, free days at museums, trips to the zoo, etc. The less expensive it is to go out, the *more* we can all get together! We'll see if we can get group discounts to some events, explore some "free days" at museums, go visit cheap greasy spoon diners, throw parties, etc. I'm a …

What's that? You have a bouncy new (or slightly less new) baby and your life no longer looks the same? The once rockstar existence of pre-baby has come to a screeching slow down and you've set aside (but never abandon) your pleather for pacifiers and late-nights out for late-nights in? Yeah, me too. Doubts, pressures and panic has wrapped up in the joy and excitement of a new baby and suddenly a lot of supportive non-baby-having friends have slowly drifted... I'm hoping to find new (and slightly …

Join us on our journey to our BEST SELF. NOT just a meetup, this is a MOVEMENT. A movement towards a new generation of "whole black women who are EMPOWERED in every area of their lives. Whole women make SMART decisions and know their value. We refer to ourselves as Diamonds and we are priceless! We bring out the BEST in each other! We plan events that cater to EVERY aspect of your life. We workout together, travel together, save and invest together, pray together, solve problems together. We enc …

Looking to get maximum value out of your SharePoint application? Want to use SharePoint to build a competitive advantage for your organization? Not getting the usability or user adoption that you desire out of SharePoint? Join this group. This group is focused less on the intricate technical details of SharePoint development and more on the business applications of SharePoint. Each month different people in the group share their ideas and real world experiences using SharePoint. This group is be …

A group for those interested in leading a healthy and enjoyable life! Real whole food is delicious and good for you, and it should be fun to prepare and eat with friends and family. Learn about what "real food" is and why it is so important for our health. We are focused on helping people eat fresh whole foods on a local and sustainable scale as much as possible. We will help you to avoid foods that are not good for you such as highly-processed foods, sugary foods, refined carbohydrates, and bad …

This group is for people who want to casually play board games but don't have anyone to play with. We are laid back and will play games that the members want to play.  We are looking for regular people who just want to have a good time.  If other groups seem to be unwelcoming or have members that make you uncomfortable try our group!  We are very laid back and easy going and we have a great time. Members can throw their own meetups if they don't like the official ones, just suggest one and organ …

Welcome Asian Pros! We are an exclusive group for Asian Professionals and Entrepreneurs to meet and network with other Asians in the community. This group was started in 2005 by a few people with the passion of providing a place for our local young professionals to get together and to have fun activities. Our members are between the age range of 21 - 45 and are the workforce and masterminds of their industries. With a great idea, this group became the "go-to" for many new professionals to call …

This group is designed by doctors who believe in the body's ability to heal naturally.  Our goal is to educate the members of our community on how bring better health and healing into your life. Come and meet other people in your community that are interested in optimal wellness.  We have several events monthly including dinners, health lectures and interactive workshops. In our group lectures, the topics we teach include: The Five Keys to Amazing Health, Reducing Your Risk of Heart Disease, Wei …

We are an all inclusive group of paddlers. All ages! All ability levels All are Welcome! We LOVE BEGINNERS FAMILIES SINGLES....We welcome ALL Paddlers of all abilities. We help beginners get started by paddling right along with you and giving you some pointers. It's not hard! It's great fun! If you also share a love for the Illinois river, Mazon river, I & M Canal / Towpath then you have also landed in the right place. We will be putting together trips that involve either paddles, pedals, campin …

Started out as a seasonal group, to pass the winter with new friends out and about at dining and cultural events in the city. By popular demand, the season has been extended! The group is centered around dining in Chicago, but extends to other cultural social events in the city. The dining focus is on finding the best combination of fine food at prices reasonable enough to attend these as often as you can. That means a selection of BYOB's, events on specials night at some of the best restaur …

23 years ago we started a movement to bring a focused effort to have an Asian presence in Chicago's nightlife. Over 2,500 events later and over 2 million attendees, we're just getting started. This Meetup group is less about being informed about such events, and more about finding like minds within the events. With social being so synonymous with digital nowadays, it only follows that we have a proper medium to organize a party within the party. Whether you are new to Chicago or have been here y …

The Little Lincoln Logs is a friendly, supportive community of parents based in the Lincoln Square neighborhood.  Our members have kids of a variety of ages but most of our activities are geared toward children ages newborn through toddler.  We have a lot of home based playdates on our calender in addition to meetups at local parks (Welles, Gross, Winnemac, Manor, River) and restaurants (Costello's, Selmarie, Beans & Bagels), with occasional outings to museums or other Chicago locations.  …

This group is for anyone interested in running- from beginners to marathoners. I am planning on teaching running form focuses from Chi Running each session. These form focuses will help you run faster and more efficiently with less risk of injury. The goal is to become lifelong runners because you love it so much.

My vision for this group is to bring everyone together from photographers to models, and makeup artists to fashion designers- working together and helping one another build portfolios, expand your network, help those with less experience, and schmooze with others in the industry. I want to welcome everyone from professionals to those who are just trying to get their foot in the door by organizing themed photography events and workshops in the Chicago Metro area. If you are a photographer, model, …

Hello everyone!! Welcome to, the Mah Jongg for Everyone! group. This page will explain how the group works. In our Meetup we play, American Mah Jongg. In other words, if you don’t know what a Mah Jongg card is and or don’t play with jokers, then you haven’t played American Mah Jongg and you will need to come first to a “Teaching and Experienced Players Session”. After you have been taught by Cathy (Meetup Organizer), you then are considered an “Experienced” player and can attend any “Experien …

Are you any of the following? Intersexed, Transsexual (F2M, M2F, post-op, pre-op, non-op), Gender Queer, Boi, Androgynous, or a supporter committed to, or in support of, transition to and living as ones personal gender identity says on should?  Are you opposed to gender binary normative pressure who is looking for a group to do fun things with and at the same time be able to be yourself with others that can relate? Then please continue reading and if it suits you, join us in creating a fun suppo …

This group is for professionals who have grown up outside the U.S. The goal is to have a social networking and support platform. We will share and learn the ropes together, make the holidays less lonely, explore the U.S. or simply just hang out. You’re welcome to join if you closely identify with the life in any way.

This is a group for local healers creating vibrant health that effects world-wide change through integrative and holistic methods. Acupuncturists, naturopaths, chiropractors, bio-energetic practitioners, massage therapists, body-workers, energy-healers, hypnotherapists, health and nutrition coaches, homeopathics, physicians, dentists, veterinarians and other modalities who practice functional and integrative medicine - we want YOU to join and enhance our community and your practice. This is a gr …

Welcome Chicago Yogis in need of economic relief! For everyone who finds themselves "in between" jobs, self-employed or low on cash, you're not alone. You need to take a break from stressing out over it. Breathe, stretch out, and meetup with other talented, smart, creative people who are rowing in the same boat. Chicago Donation Yoga is a meetup group for yoga, tea, and socialization @ Infuse Yoga Spa in Lincoln Park. We meet for stress-relieving, empowering yoga appropriate for all levels of ex …

The Understand Men Chicago PAX community is led by a group of volunteers committed to share the education of PAX Programs. Our lives have been profoundly impacted by this work, and we host free events to generate interest in PAX workshops in Chicago. PAX Programs is in the business of educating women about men. PAX, the Latin word for “peace” - and also an acronym for Partnership, Adoration and Xtasy - creates peace between the sexes by providing unique and immediately useful information to wome …

Chicago Film Institute is dedicated to educating, inspiring and championing the Chicago film and new media community. Through a variety of programs and an intensive, hybrid conservatory, CFI is committed to fostering the city’s culturally vital and economically valuable film industry. CFI’s programs will fill needs that traditional institutions are missing such as cost-effective instruction, real-world applications and accessible education to individuals from underrepresented communities. ​ Thro …