Build a tight community of moms to share advice, tips and most importantly laughter. Support and connect with other like minded moms by participating in: * Innovative and creative playgroups - fun for mom, fun for baby! Enjoy a relaxed and positive environment with other moms while playfully interacting with your babies (once per week). * Entertaining moms night outs - this is your time. It's easy to put yourself on the back burner during the first few years of motherhood. We feel focusing on yo …

Sole Seekers is a Walking Club that focuses on increasing an individual’s physical activity to help boost energy, increase self confidence, reduce stress and better his or her quality of life. The club also acts as a support group, which shares life experiences on how to become more active, make better food choices and have a positive attitude. The paved trail we utilize is a 1/2 of a mile long. You walk at your own pace for as long as you can each week. It's the safest most effective way to sta …

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 …

SSS is an energetic group of fun, self-aware women and men aged approximately 25-40 from Chicago and the Suburbs who love life, enjoy meeting and connecting with people and embrace personal growth. Our group mission is to create a community of young, energetic minds for fun, friendship, travel, sports, volunteering, learning and adventure. Please note: this is not a "dating" group, though many amazing and powerful connections have been made through our community - girl friendships, guy friendsh …

This group is designed to bring people who love to bowl (non-competitively) and want to meet and get to know others with common interests. Regardless of your bowling background (novices or first-time bowlers are ALWAYS welcome), join us for a great time bowling!!! Most events are scheduled for Sundays, and begin at 5pm; we typically bowl 3 games and endeavor to finish no later than 8pm. THE most important thing about this Group is that you KEEP YOUR RSVP "current"!!  If you sign up for an event, …

I attended the 2010 Cycle World, International Motorcycle Show in Rosemont. While I was there, I noticed there was an area called Women's Center. It was a show feature designed specifically for women riders. I thought, "finally, a place where I can get some answers!" The expert female motorcyclists from Women's Motorcycling Foundation (WMF) were very knowledgeable. I tried on riding gear that actually fit! I was asked if there is a female motorcycle riding group in the Chicago and Suburban areas …

WHO WE ARE: This site was intended to create more awareness of hula hoopers, poi, fire performers, etc in Chicago and suburbs. EXPERIENCE: You don't have to have any experience in hooping or poi to be a member-even if you are just curious, please join! We can help answer your questions and ease you into whatever your interests are. This group has varied skill sets and abilities which means we learn from each other. MEMBERSHIP: Membership and participation is free and donations of even a coup …

Are you an Entrepreneur, Professional, or Opportunity Seeker looking to network with people that have the following qualities: Integrity Honesty Loyalty Put other people's interest before yours Genuinely cares for others A really nice person Then you've found your group! Let's build and grow our business together while building meaningful freindships that will last a lifetime. This group is open to all walks of life (that fits the qualities above). Everyday People looking for quality professio …

Very simply, our purpose is to support and motivate each other in our quest for a healthier life. We'll meet for coffee, group walks, bike rides, mini bootcamps, etc... Let's talk about our health & fitness goals/hurdles. If it's important to you, we'll talk about it! It's time that we put ourselves on our "To-Do List" and focus on our potential, not our limitations

Hello Everyone, As an certified ACE Group Fitness Instructor &  Independent Beachbody coach I am excited to share information about my quest to help those who seek options on how to lead a healthy lifestyle. It is also an honor to participate in the fight of the obesity problem affecting so many today with a company that really cares about changing lives.  Join us and preview a FREE BEACHBODY workout makers of P90X, Insanity and now Shakeology. Details on my site at http://www.FitLizChicago.com  …

Common sense approach to dealing with common back pain issues. We discuss chronic and acute back pain issues. How to avoid flair ups during daily activities. How to select the correct exercises to stay fit and aviod injury. Staying active while avoiding making the condition/s worse is the key to success.

We are Chicago's personal fitness source. Run, walk, or exercise with a stress free group on the Chicago lakefront. Sign up for one of our programs. Programs includes 5K, half & full marathon training, fitness bootcamp and bridal bootcamp classes. **All training is done outdoors** Contact: (312) 550-3038 Email: info@roadwarriorathletics.com Web: http://www.roadwarriorathletics.com

Welcome New Members!! To Bolingbrook Fun Run Club! If your looking for a club with really slow and fast runners, well you found it!! The main goal for us is to have FUN!! Heck yeah, we are training for marathons, but we are actually having fun doing it. We are all very supportive of each other during our runs, our main goal is to help you get to the finish while having fun!! Come and join us! Don't worry if you are as slow as a turtle, we love turtles. But we love speedy rabbits too. No one run …

We are a group of mostly stay at home moms with kids ranging from just under 4 years old to newborns. We are excited to develop friendships with other families in the area. Activities will include play dates, family get-togethers, mom/dad's night out, etc. We are open to any ideas to help make this group a great fit for you and your little one. We look forward to sharing this incredible journey with you! Just recently, Meetup.com has changed how new applicants are added to our group through an …

Back in October 2011 I had my first child and became very uncomfortable with myself inside and outside after gaining over 40 pounds. I began the 90 Day Challenge soon after and as of Jan 1 (not even a full 90 days) I’ve shed all 40-plus pounds of baby fat. So, if you're looking to lose weight or just get fit for the New Year, let’s start the next 90 day challenge TOGETHER. Weight loss and living a healthier life is most successful when you have others to hold you accountable and teaming together …

This group is designed for women who have health club memberships but don't go regularly, have exercise equipment at home but it's used to hold clothing instead, want very badly to attain a healthy weight goal but feel they need encouragement from a small group with similar goals. The idea behind our group is to meet and workout together in an effort to support each other weekly as we share our challenges and achievements. I think talking about our obstacles and encouraging each other to stay co …

this is a group for people who loves to run, specially for beginners. we are gonna start running 3 miles the first meet up the we will be running more and more, I will provide a running schedule to the members so they can see how many miles we will run and which day.

This is a group for anyone interested in Social and/or Ballroom Dancing at all skill levels. All dancers are welcome to join. I started this group to network and have fun with anyone interested to dance, learn how to, or improve their skill level, and at the same time become physically fit. My wife and I are serious social dancers and have been dancing for many years. We look forward to meet with all of you who love to dance or would like to get started. We dance Cha Cha, Rumba, Bolero, Swing, W …

WHAT IS DRAGON BOAT RACING? Coined as the “ultimate team sport”, dragon boat racing is the world’s fastest growing water sport. This 2,500-year old Chinese sport involves 20 team members paddling in unison to a drummer’s beat in a long, narrow boat decorated at the bow and stern with a dragon’s head and tail. Dragon Boat racing is recognized for the camaraderie, strength and endurance fostered among the participants and has become extremely popular as a team-building activity. Dragon boat races …

This is a ladies group designed to help motivate, encourage and inspire you to get fit and be active in a fun way. Maybe make a few friends that have something in common. You don't have to do it alone, you have a buddy who will help gain your confidence and hold you accountable. Think of the steps at Swallow Cliff Woods-North as an open-air stair climber — 125 limestone steps surrounded by nearly 16,000 acres of forest preserve. Looking forward to meeting everyone.

Do you love attending movies, plays, cultural events, etc.? Have you ever wanted to volunteer to walk for a charity or just walk for well-being? Have you ever wanted to learn to Salsa or take a fitness class to see what it would be like? In the summer, are you open to attending the numerous free festivals and concerts that our great city has to offer? What about a picnic in the park? Are you tired of sitting at home alone and/or attending events alone? And finally, are you open to meeting and ha …

Do you have problems staying motivated to change your lifestyle like I do? I thought about creating this group so that I can be better motivated to get up in the morning and walk and eat right throughout the day. It would be great to meet new people to help me and for me to help others stay accountable for a lifestyle change. When I say lifestyle change, I mean seriously, a change not a temporary fix to lose weight but an actual change in your life . lets try to do that together and make new fri …

This is a group for those looking to be a part of the Chicago 365, 24/7 fitness and nutrition "Me Against Myself®" movement. We will be doing group training exercises to transform your body, and you will also learn about better nutrition options through our wellness evaluations! The goal is for Chicago to embrace a more healthy, active lifestyle year round. This is your movement, so what you put in to it will determine what you get out. These are free events so bring your friends!

The Primo Center for Women and Children is hosting the 2nd Annual Run Home Chicago to take place at Soldier Field on June 9, 2013. The goal for this race is to raise awareness and funds for homelessness in Chicago. We have the honor of having Mayor Rahm Emmanuel and his wife Amy Rule serve as Honorary Chairs. Fitness expert Andrea Metcalf from NBC 5 Chicago will serve as Run Home Chicago Chair. This event is not only helping to raise funds for the women and children of the Primo Center, it will …

This is a group for anyone interested in seeking to know the fundamentals of athletic training, but also the importance of faith in the Word of God to achieve their specific goals. Feet2Faith is concerned with guiding and directing its participants toward maximum development of their spiritual & athletic talents and abilities.

Call all fitness lovers looking to join a running group. All running levels are welcome. Personally, I love fitness, challenging myself to try new activities, and meeting new people. I plan to participate in the Chicago Half marathon September 8, 2013 and plan on completing my long runs Sunday mornings. Whether you plan on running in any races this summer or just want to change up your running routine your welcome to join. I invite you to run with me Sunday mornings. (link to facebook page): htt …

This groups is for you if: you don't like exercising, but know you need to you know exercise contributes to a healthy lifestyle, if you sometimes need to bring your kids to workout with you if walking is about all you're willing to do exercise has to be fun or you'll quit you have to jedi mind trick yourself into working out are interested in trying different activities aren't afraid to work up a sweat you want to meet new people that aren't health nuts and exercise junkies, but still want to w …

This is a group for women interested in walking, hiking and biking around our beautiful village. All skills levels are welcome. But I'd like to meet some power walkers too! I started this group to meet other outdoor walking/fitness enthusiasts. I'm looking forward to exploring the forest preserves and walking paths of our area.