This is a group for people who would like to improve thier fitness through hiking. Well mannered dogs are welcome. I would like to do about 1-2 hikes on the weekends. I will need another co-organizer or two to help run the hikes if more hikes are needed.

This is a group for people who enjoy the Chicago lakefront and lakefront parks in the nice weather months. We will meet at a different place along the lake each time and walk wherever the mood takes us, enjoy the scenery, the weather, and nice conversation. It will be low key, not an intense hiking group. For those who love to take advantage of the beautiful Chicago lakefront and want to meet new people while doing it, this is the group for you!

Grab your shoes, a bottle of water, and let's get a move on! This group is for 30 somethings in the Naperville area who are on the lookout for fun and active things to do in the area. While going out for dinner, drinks, and movies is fun (and likely to show up on the group calendar every now and then), the main purpose of this group is to get people off the couch and outside doing something active! Meetups include walking/jogging on the riverwalk, bike riding, hiking, kayaking, tennis, etc in …

Outdoor Afro is a social community that reconnects African-Americans with natural spaces and one another through recreational activities such as camping, hiking, biking, birding, fishing, gardening, skiing — and more! Outdoor Afro disrupts the false perception that black people do not have a relationship with nature. We remember our history in nature, leverage social media, and support relevant local leadership to create interest communities, events, and partnerships that support diverse partici …

“This is a group for anyone interested in walking for fitness. All skills levels are welcome. I started this group to meet other outdoor enthusiasts interested in walking for fitness to loose weight, reduce their stress level and to get to know their neighbors. I look forward to exploring the outdoors with everybody.”

Are you serious about your health and want to join a group that has fun while making improvements? Looking for an extra push to get yourself on the right path with like minded individuals? Join our group and enjoy all kinds of different activities including hiking, running, biking, and yoga! We started this group because we are tired of connecting through Facebook and would like more face-to-face interaction. We want to share our commitment involving health with those who are just as passionate. …

Tennis at Harper College! Hiking in the Northwest Suburbs! Exercise is the staff of life and doing it with people you like makes it all the more enjoyable. Even better is doing these things with a group of active, friendly people. Come on out, we'll be happy to greet you and meet you. Many people have asked about skill levels to play tennis with the group. Well here they are: 1-    Know the rules of the game 2-    Be able to serve the ball 3-    Be able to return the ball We do not just hit the …

Meet other local people who are interested in walking for fitness! We'll meet up to walk around Oak Park/River Forest/Forest Park and on local trails. We've also been known to do a little hiking, biking, eating and drinking as a group. To lose weight and to keep it off, you need to get moving. Walking at a moderate pace for 30-60 minutes burns stored fat and can build muscle to speed up your metabolism. Walking an hour a day is also associated with cutting your risk of heart disease, breast canc …

I recently relocated to Illinois from San Antonio, Tx, home of the largest dog walking meet up group in the USA. I was very disappointed when I was unable to find an active dog walking group in this area and decided to start one. Anyone who loves to hike and loves their dog will enjoy this group. The plan is to explore the area's state parks with our 4 legged friends!

Team In Training Season Kickoff – Saturday, April 27 at 10 a.m. at Piper’s Alley in Chicago. Attend the free kickoff event to learn more about The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) groundbreaking Team In Training (TNT) charity sports endurance program. TNT staff, coaches and mentors have trained more than 500,000 people to raise more than $1.3 billion for research into lifesaving blood cancer therapies and support services for patients as they complete the endurance event of their choice. Ru …

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.

Welcome to "FUN FRIENDS GROUP!", aka FFG! "Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways with a thoroughly worn out body, grinning from ear to ear, screaming... "WHOO-HOOO, what a ride!" The name says it all! If we are going to be "FUN FRIENDS GROUP" we need to stay busy enjoying all that life has to offer. No need to sit and let life pass you by when there are so many great activities, …

This group is for women 40+ (or close to becoming of age:)) interested in building long-lasting friendships, that include running/walking, 5Ks, outdoor activities such as camping, kayaking/canoeing, cookouts, etc. I started this group because I feel there are plenty of women out there who want to become/stay fit, are in need of a friend, a new beginning or a non-judgmental shoulder to lean on...an uplifting person who will be there as a friend all while having a good time and easying up on the d …

Welcome to Healthy Chicago Group. We are a walking group that have 3.5-5 miles (on average) walks through different neighborhoods in Chicago's Northside and vicinity on a weekly basis. We walk at a pace of about 3-4 mph (fast) for exercise and fun. We are not a sight-seeing group, however during these walks, you will see some interesting houses, new restaurants, Chicago parks, and other businesses that may appeal to you. Some things you should know about us: We walk fast! We always end walks wh …

The IMA is comprised of mycologists and laypeople from all walks of life who share a common interest in the study of mushrooms. Individual members often have specific areas of interest and expertise, including mushroom foraging, taxonomy, cultivation, mycoremediation, mycorrhizas, medical mycology, yeasts, lichens, food spoilage, fermented foods, plant diseases, symbioses with animals, and edible, poisonous, and entheogenic fungi. If you are new to mushrooming, joining a mushroom club will give …

Chicago has a lot to offer and this seems like a good way to meet people with similar interests. Events include activities like nature walks, eating out, cultural events and whatever else you would like to suggest. All ages welcome, single or coupled, this group is for everyone that has an endless list of interests like myself.  A photo of yourself in your profile is required to join. Membership is free but donations to the organizer to defer the cost of maintaining the Meetup site are always a …

This is a social group which plans walking, hiking, kayaking, canoeing, rafting, sailing, camping, paintballing, go-carting, barbeque'g, sledding, skating, and other outdoor fun. Geocacheing, fun runs, hayrides, sleigh rides, all the seasons are covered! We will also touch base on survivalist skills. Join us for fun!

This is a group for anyone interested in running, walking, hiking, back packing, learning about fitness/nutrition, and building new relationships. All skill levels are welcome. No negative attitudes please! We encourage teamwork and inspire others through fitness and nutrition. We welcome all enthusiasts looking for a spark in their life through exercise. We especially welcome those who have struggled with stress and anxiety. It's amazing the role fitness and nutrition has played in the lives of …

Welcome to the Chicago Adventure Travel Club! Simply put, this group is for people who want to make friends and travel the world. The group tries to Meetup locally in the Chicago area to bring adventurous people together to talk about where we’ve been and where we dream of going… with the ultimate goal of traveling to amazing and adventurous places around the world with a group of other liked-minded people (see our events). As much as we are looking to find other adventurous people to trav …

This is a group of anyone who loves their dogs as much as childrean. Who love outdoors and hiking with their best friend, And who want to get healthy while having fun with people with a common intrest. I have a large Siberian husky who likes any size dog. She is also a service dog who is in continous training. So if people would love to share training techniques. Please only bring dogs who are atleast semi- trained or submissive. Also, biking or skating with the pups would be fun. There are se …

Suburban Adventures extends a warm welcome to lesbian women of the Suburbs. Our focus is to provide fun, entertaining, educational and social events for like minded women of the community without the need to go to the city. We welcome as members both singles and couples of the lesbian community. Our Meetups will run the gamut including brunches, dinners, movies, clubs, walks, hikes, snow tubing, skiing, bowling, sporting events, cultural events, bike rides, charitable events, meet & greets, etc. …

Welcome!  This group is open to anyone following a Paleo, Primal, or Ancestral lifestyle.  The goal here is not only to meet new people, but also to share tips and advice as well as encourage each other on our respective journeys toward improving our health through eating real food and giving our bodies the opportunities for fun, energetic activity. Join us on our journey! https://plus.google.com/communities/104202561028143109921

Are you a single professional age 40-49 and you want to do WEEKEND activities? Restaurants, games, walks, hiking, canoeing, sledding, weekend road trips, weekend day trips , beach day, potlucks, festivals, concerts, cards, movies, last minute plans? Then this is the group for you! There are many other meetup groups for all of you out there who are under 40, or 50 and over, but there seems to be not much out there for those of us in our 40s, and for those of us who prefer weekend events. So, all …

This is a group for Christian believers who love to enjoy life and get away from the mundanities of life. From 1-4 hour festivities to mini-vacations, we can get away from the ordinary! Bible studies and church events are great, but this group focuses on exhibiting what we learn in Christ outside of a church setting understanding that a believer's life should demonstrate the Love of God in interactions with people and gatherings outside of the church. The Word of God tells us to: "Be wise in the …

Group for women in the area interested in getting fit together. Whether it's running, walking, hiking, bicycling (although tougher in the winter months), meeting at a health club, etc. Just looking to create a small group who can share this common goal and help inspire and push each other to get and stay fit.  Ideal schedule will be around full time working women who's ideal times are before or after work. Please note- This is not a group for fitness professionals looking to sell services