When an elephant in the wild becomes ill, an amazing thing happens. Two elephants will stand like sentries, one on each side of her, holding her up.... and other elephants will bring her food and water and protect her from predators until she is well. Come witness the beautiful, soulful things that can happen when women come together to support each other. For women over the age of 50 and at all stages of the divorce process. Share your story or just listen. Make new friends and feel supported. …

I would love to meet other women in the Skokie area who are working professionals and love reading! Let's start a book discussion group with slightly older women, 50ish, who would love to laugh, talk, and enjoy great books!

For the over 50 crowd. Singles and partnered. To explore new restaurants in the City each month and for conversation and meeting new people.  We will pick restaurants that are mostly byob and with entrees under $20.

Do you find yourself sitting at home bored, because you have nothing to do? Are you having a hard time meeting other women? We're starting this group to hopefully find long lasting friendships, women who enjoy going out for coffee, movies, dining out, going for drinks, taking walks, hikes, taking in some art fairs, or anything is game, we're open to suggestions. Note: this is a WOMEN ONLY group. Sorry guys...

Are you tired of spending way too much of your free 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, traveling, or just sitting around with a pot of coffee and sharing themselves with each other. Men are great, and we love 'em, but not …

50+ or approaching 50 ladies? Single by choice, widowed, divorcee? These are the best years of our lives! Let's get together, chat and chew about: health choices and coping with body changes travel options 'bucket lists' pot lucking dating and sex at 50+ celibacy spiritual journies Discovery Day (let's pick a class at a local adult learning center and go!) BYOB and appetizers night Though I'm spearheading the group, I envision each member taking the lead at each meetup as their talen …

We are the Chicagoland chapter of The Transition Network.org, (www.thetransitionnetwork.org) a national group of active, intellectually curious women who meet for many reasons: exploring the changing terrain of life after 50, meeting in small groups for common interests like books, movies, travel, artisan crafts, and culture. Occasionally we have programs about technology, health, nutrition, finance—anything Chicago area senior women might want to know. Our events may be in the city, the Western …

This is a group for single women age 50+ who want to come together to grow spiritually and move forward in their lives not matter what area they are struggling with!  We all have stuck energy and unless we replace that stuck energy with new loving clean energy we will remain in our same patterns going around the mountain another 40 years!  What is your stuck energy?  This group will focus not only on the stuck energy but also the good new energy to replace it with. It will be a casual group to c …

Younger Next Year! Have you read Younger Next Year or one of the other books in that series? Did it change how you think about your life now? Do you want to get going but don't know how to get a fitness plan together or make connections with others? This is a group for those 40+ who embrace the concepts in the Younger Next Year series and are interested in connecting with other like minded folks to: roam some trails, climb some hills and drink some coffee, beer or wine while meeting new friends, …

This group is for anyone who likes to eat in and around Andersonville/Edgewater. We live in a restaurant heaven. I see new restaurants popping up every month. The sole purpose of this group will be meeting people, socializing and eating good food in the neighborhood.

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 …

I wanted to start this group to meet intelligent women at the second half of their lives, struggling with decisions, such as career changes, starting their own business, leaving a relationship, etc. We will talk about issues in each others lives, offer support, and laugh together. We will talk over drinks, dinner, after viewing a film, art opening, etc. We will be cost effective, thinking of inexpensive ways to entertain ourselves. The most important rule would be to respect people's confidentia …

Note: In order to remain part of this group you are Requested RSVP, and Attend Parties on a fairly frequent basis in order to remain an active member... You can't find True Love without meeting... This is not a chat site to try and arrange Blind Unsafe dates... We give you a Very Safe, Comfortable, and Cozy Venue for Serious Relationship Minded Singles to Meet. So Support the Group & Yourselves by Attending the Parties... Parties will be around the Nw side of Chicago/O'hare area.. This Group is …

Get out & have fun ~ Explore MKE ~ Meet new friends! As you get older ~ sometimes it's hard to make new friends, or find others to go out with.  We can help!  This is a very casual, friendly group of ladies - you'll find an assortment of events to participate in.   If you want to get out / have some fun -AND- you like knowing that the other attendees will actually Show Up too -- then this group might work for you. This is a small & active MU group, with a focus on small group events.  To make it …

Guess what? SINGLE no longer means SOLITARY! Get off your computer and get into Real Life, with single FRIENDS eager to know you. You, as a welcomed and active member of this fun group, will now join activities, make friends, meet up, hang out, pick brains, get hugs, walk dogs, bring pets, enjoy cocktails, chow down, showcase talents, slow dance, accept compliments, pitch tents, suggest adventures, burn calories, share dreams, offer advice, travel everywhere, eat pizza, smile broadly, discuss bo …

Are you Looking for more friends and dates?? Do you want to meet more people fast? New to Town and wondering how to make new friends quickly? If you are, This is how!! Speed Friending Events are for you!! Come see what everyone is talking about. Speed Friending Events is a fast new, super fun, and very low pressure way to make lasting friendships around town. Our events are the quickest, safest, most effective low-pressure way to meet new people in town. This is the ONLY place in Chicago whe …

Powerful, beautiful, successful and feminine! Do you think of yourself as a Professional Lipstick Lesbian and wonder where all the other Chicago lipstick lesbians are? Well we hope to meet and congregate here with this group. The first and foremost aim of this group is to have fun! Do you enjoy mani’s and pedi’s, current fashion trends, local trendy restaurants, make up, heels, fine wine, live music, an occasional night out dancing? We are a very small, selective group of attractive, 25 - 50, fe …

Meet other women in your area for friendship and socializing! Ever wish you had a group of girlfriends you could call up and get together with when you needed? Similar to a "Sex in the City" gathering where you are with your closest lady friends and you can talk about anything and just have some good laughs! Or even maybe plan a trip together. Come out and gather with women (median age seems to be 30's-50's, single, married, has kids, doesn't have kids, empty nesters, all welcome) in your local …

Meet other single professionals near you! Speed Dating Parties and Singles Mix-n-Mingle Parties are a wonderful fun way to meet singles and make new friends ! Our mission is to help serious minded quality singles meet in a pleasant, fun, safe, private atmosphere. Perfect for busy professionals, it couldn't be easier. Email me to register for one of our events. Please note: in order to have an equal balance of men and women attending, you MUST RESERVE in ADVANCE. How does Speed Dating work ? Sto …

This group is designed to allow single men & women get together for casual events. I want this to be a relaxed atmosphere.  I plan on doing walking, movies, bowling events in the Northwest Suburbs. You must be legally single to be a memeber of this group. I hope you can come come out and join us.

Established in 2007, the NW Suburban Sisters Meetup Group brings women of color together in the western and northwestern suburbs to provide an outlet from the vicious family-work-school cycle of which so many of us often find ourselves trapped. This group is for women who enjoy high tea, dining at unique ethnic restaurants, theatrical productions, wine tastings, day spas, canoeing, volunteering, traveling, engaging in book discussions, and discussing current events. THIS MEETUP GROUP IS CURRENTL …

I started this group to fill a personal void that I know isn't uniquely mine-- authentic friendship! Are you in your late 20's or 30's? Are you married or in a committed relationship and need more social time than your partner? New in town? Kinda new in town? ... most importantly... are you looking for honest and authentic women to connect with? Ideal elements of this group include: open minds, wine, conversation, laughter, connection, companionship, support, validation, authenticity, inspiratio …

Speed-dating can be expensive. The entry price alone is around $35 to $40, and then you have the drinks and transportation... This would all be fine if you felt pretty sure you were going to meet your one-and-only that night, but often you simply need to go a few times to come across the person that's right for you. Don't get us wrong - we're huge fans of speed-dating. We think it way better than online dating, as you can not beat a quick face-to-face encounter to establish if the chemistry is …

This is a FUN group of single men and women who meet to talk about the trials and triumphs of the dating world. Are you newly single and just starting to get "out there" to meet people? Have you been single for a while and have some dating experience to share? Whether you're young or have lots of life experience, never been married or twice divorced, this group is totally appropriate for you! I have found that having a guys perspective is just what women need and visa versa. This is a meetup gro …

For every woman who has struggled with confidence, who has achieved confidence, who wants to empower other women, who wants to build higher self esteem, or has low self esteem this is for you. We invite you to take part in our numerous meet ups, classes, and workshops. We will provided you with a wealth of tools and resources that will be invaluable as you embark upon your new journey! We will help you learn practical solutions that will be life changing, skills you will need to build your self- …

This is a once a month group designed to talk about dating and relationships with specific topics brought to you by therapist and relationship expert Anita Chlipala of Relationship Reality 312 and Matchmaking and relationship expert Stefanie Safran of Stef and the City. Such topics will include: Dating for women over 35, Dating when you have kids, What to expect with Online Dating, Increasing the Probability of attracting "the one" and others! We will be doing our launch Sunday, June 16th at a l …

With the desire to provide more unique, personal rec league experiences that focus on meeting new people as much as the sports themselves, S3 Leagues were first created in Summer '09 and have now seenover 4,100 players. While of course winning is always ohhh so sweet, we definitely have as much fun at our post-game bars as at the games themselves. We're more about simply having a good time than practicing to go pro. So if you're looking for a unique social league, where it's ridiculously easy …

To Meet other local motorcycle riders who want to get together and ride. We travel around Northern IL./Southern WI. and most rides range from 50 - 200 miles. We stop to enjoy the scenery, or just to check-out local events in the area. All motorcycles are welcome, If this is what you are looking for then please join us. LET'S RIDE !!!