Restarting your life after the loss of a spouse can be difficult and intimidating. The goal of this group is to form friendships, give and receive support, and enjoy different social activities. I'm certain that we all have interests to share, and activities that we would like to do with other people. Here is an opportunity to make new friends and being to enjoy more of our life. Since we all have something unique to bring to the group, all ages are welcome.

LIVE CHATROOM too! Let me start by saying WE ARE SOME OF THE FRIENDLIEST PEOPLE WHO ATTEND MEETUP EVENTS!!!  Yes, you will feel included, yes you will be encouraged to join into the conversations... Yes, you will be introduced around... (now here are some specifics as to what this group is about) Not only about DIVORCE, it's for people restarting their lives... Come meet people in similar situations, and those who are now past it... there is hope! While aimed mostly toward people getting togethe …

This group was created for men and women aged 60 or better to socialize and have fun! This group includes singles, divorced, widows and married couples.  We have four activities that are held once every month (breakfast meeting, game night, bingo and Sunday dinner).  There will be additional activites added each month.  In the coming months we will be going to the flea market, show, bocci ball, stock car races, music under the stars, bowling and more.  Keep checking the website.  No more sitting …

GUTSY GAL PALS 50UP TRAVEL & SOCIAL CLUB Life is too short not to have a pink umbrella in your drink! This is a group for women 45 & over to make new girlfriends for socializing & travel! There aren't many groups for those of us who remember the Beatles, Rob & Laura Petrie & white go-go boots. Many of our Meetups are just for ladies, but we will also have events where husbands or significant others are welcome. Our events range from wine tasting to international travel! You name it, we just may …

We are a group of unbelievably fun friends that meet regularly at different places around the burbs. Most of us are in the age range of 50+ but we do have some mature 40-somethings and some very alive 60-somethings.  We invite all our  friends---SINGLE, WIDOWED, COMMITTED RELATIONSHIPS AND EVEN THOSE THAT ARE MARRIED AND WANT A FUN NIGHT OUT- to invite their  friends to come and hang out with us and meet our friends and make new friends. www.FriendsFirstSocialGroups.com It is through friends tha …

Hi Everyone! Welcome to our group. After attending several events and meeting some wonderful people thru meetup Liz, Sheila and I formed this group in March of 2008. Little did we know that this group would turn out to be the most popular in the western suburbs and with that form many new friendships along the way. Without the initial help & suggestions and input of the original members this group would not be what it is today. Many thanks should go to them and to Liz & Sheila who stayed focus o …

What happened to us??!! If your like me, your single or divorced, busy with a full time job, and with commitments at home which don't allow you much time for yourself. I find myself spending way too much energy on the daily grind instead on having fun, staying active, and investing some time in myself. I  started a new Meetup for those of us in our 30's and 40's who find themselves single and looking for an opportunity to meet new people, start new friendships, and get out and have some fun. It …

Welcome to The Girlfriends and Giggles Social Club of Chicago, or as we affectionally call ourselves, "The G & G". We are a fun, active and casual meetup group for women in the NW suburbs and greater Chicagoland area, ages 25+. Whether you are single, married, partnered, widowed, divorced or separated we are looking to make new friends, have lots of fun in the process and hopefully are the right fit for you! We have a very high rate of returning members to our meetups and we pride ourselves on b …

It seems everyone in the suburbs is married and the only way to get out is to hang in bars. This group is a way to enjoy activities with others without the pressure of dating. Experience a wide range of activities with other singles including restaurants, nightlife, boating, wine tasting, hiking, biking, miniature golf, bowling, trap shooting, paintball, zip-lining and many more in the Northwest Suburbs. You don't have to be alone. Join us, have fun doing fun stuff, and meet new friends and mayb …

Not into online dating?  In your 40's (ish) and like to meet real people?  Want to have conversations with others who are understanding of the place you are in in your life right now ?  Don't want to pay ridiculous fees to attend a "mixer" ?  Neither do we !!! This group is for singles ages 35 to 50 who are looking to socialize in a group atmosphere, friendly, supportively, romantically, whatever, but the point is to get out, and to have fun. If romantic connections are made, awesome!, but frien …

I started this group because I want to make more Pink Lady friends to go and do things with that have similar interests. This group is for the married, widowed or single ladies! Ages 35 years and up!  If you enjoy movies, dinner out, shopping, wine tasting, day trips, scrapebooking and the like. Then this is the group for you! Also, if you're a photographer or just love taking pictures let me know! Love to learn new things!  Who should join? Anyone who loves to build lasting friendships, do thin …

I would like to start a group with some positive, intelligent ladies between the ages of 35 and up, who are also looking for new girlfriends to hang out with in the West and northwest suburbs. Are you ready to start enjoying life again? then come and join us. Sometimes life can get so hectic that we forget to relax, breath and have some fun. I am a newly divorced women, who is just ready to live life to fullest again. So, I'm calling all women who feel the same to come and join The Happy Sista's …

Our group exists for single parents AND their children. You must be a SINGLE parent. Single means divorced, widowed, or never married in the first place. We get together primarily for activities WITH our children. We may have adults-only events as well, but most of the events will be with the kids. We are NOT a dating group. We welcome you to join us! If you have ideas for meetups, please let us know. We welcome anyone in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs.

The challenges and joys unique to a single parent are many. Lake County, IL PWP Chapter #247's mission is to provide a family oriented social outlet for single parents and our children. We are not a support group, but we do support each other in our common goal of raising healthy, happy and well adjusted children in our single parent families. To contact us, please go to our home page: http://pwplakecounty.org/ or call: PWP Hotline: (847) 817-5687 or Email: info@pwplakecounty.org

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 …

Are you looking to expand your network and want to avoid downtown chicago?? Chicagoland Connector has an event for you. Chicagoland is too great a town with beautiful skyline not to connect with NEW people, do something DIFFERENT and have FUN. This group will expand your horizons to so many things you may never even knew existed. The best part is that this group holds interesting things for singles, divorcees, widowers, couples, all age ranges maturity level is a must, first timers, or the expe …

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 …

As Chicago's leader in speed dating and singles parties, Chicago First Dates is the preferred choice of professional men and women seeking love and friendship. Our events have become the most successful and talked-about speed dating and singles parties in town! Our events offer an ingenious way for single men and women to meet each other. We bring them together in one place to meet, mingle, and see if there are matches between them. The result is a completely energetic and fun-filled event wher …

The mission of Jewish Single Parents Chicagoland will be for Single Jewish Parents in the Chicago area and their children to come together. The emphasis will be on all single jewish parents. Everyone is welcome. The group activities will evolve at the group grows. All suggestions will be welcomed.

Hello! Welcome to the Awesome Single Parent Social/Travel Club! We're a fun group of people that interact with other like-minded parents for a variety of activities with/without the kids and who also like to travel (again, with/without the kids). Celebrating our unique family dynamic and living life to the fullest is our goal while also providing a friendly support group. We know you're already pretty awesome........come and have fun with us!

We are a group of unbelievably fun friends that meet regularly at different places around the burbs. Most of us are in the age range of 35+. We invite all our friends---SINGLE, WIDOWED, COMMITTED RELATIONSHIPS AND EVEN THOSE THAT ARE MARRIED AND WANT A FUN NIGHT OUT- to invite their friends to come and hang out with us and meet our friends and make new friends. We have a host of GREAT organizers working hard to bring some really great events to YOU! www.FriendsFirstSocialGroups.com It is through …

WELCOME TO TRIFECTA CONNECTIONS NORTHSHORE We a group of FUN Singles  that will be  meeting regularly at different places around the Burbs and Chicagoland area.   Our group includes adults that are Single, separated,  Divorced, Widowed and people looking to have fun times and creating new friendships. Age is just an attitude and this group is open to adults 40 and over.  Majority of our members are in their fifties, and even in their sixties.  With all the anti-wrinkle creams, and Health and wel …

This group is for anyone who is around 50 & +  married, unmarried, widowed, divorced, any status who wants to get out and meet new people & GET UP & DO SOMETHING ! Looking for people who would like to get out & do something more than just eat & drink... (not that there's anything wrong with it ? ) Let's try to Keep the "Active" in mind.... Not going to be doing any triathlons, but lets get up off ours duffs & HAVE FUN ! I would love it  if members of the group -  would join in & post some …

I am starting this group for other women like myself who are dealing with a recent divorce, menopause, anxiety, depression, etc. Often when we are going through life changing experiences we try and do what Power wives and Moms do ('Man-Up') and act as though everything is fine. At some point and time that act comes to a CLOSE and we Crash and Burn! We then feel trapped, alone, misunderstood and confined within our own minds and hearts. I know because I have been and STILL CONTINUE to endure some …

It's a Small World! This group is for all you fun loving 30+ professional singles that want to be able to ease our time demands and mix socially and professionally .We have events for singles, events with and without kids, educational events, craft events, game nights, but most of all aim to find those unique places we've wanted to venture and experience, but never alone or just never had the time to. Time is short! Let's gather to network then socialize and enjoy the experience together! Events …

Hi everyone, I created this fun social group to help connect men and women together from the Northern Suburbs. Our gatherings will be held once a month at different places in the Northern Suburbs. Our events are all about having fun, creating friends and for those of you looking for romance, many successful romances have happened at my past events. This is a group that has been formed for outgoing and friendly men and women, living in the Northern Suburbs looking to create new friendships at fun …