This has been a group for stay-at-home mom and part-time working mom attorneys who would like to sharpen their legal skills while serving the public good by doing pro bono work.  It is in transition/looking for a leader to affirmatively post events, since the original leader is moving out-of-state.  If you are interested in taking on an active organizer role, please contact Anne Greenfield. The original plan was to give attorney-moms a life apart from crying babies, a community of like-minded wo …

It DOES take a village, so let this be yours! Staying home to care for your little one(s) does not have to be lonely anymore! Chicago SAHM welcomes any stay-at-home mama who has the desire to actively participate and kids of all ages are welcome, as well as moms-to-be. Chicago SAHM is a community of women from all different spectrum's of life, supporting one another through this rewarding, but challenging task of staying home full time with our children. We do this by being open and accepting of …

If you're newly pregnant or a new mother in Chicago, the New Mom Network is the place for you. Please join us in our different adventures that offer the opportunity to meet other expecting and new moms, gather information, form friendships and build a network of resources and support that will positively impact you, your child and family. We look forward to welcoming you into our group.

A group for moms who live in the Albany Park and Irving Park neighborhoods. All moms are invited! Let's get together with (and maybe without) the kids to make the most of living in our neighborhoods.

We are a smaller group and like it that way. We want to get to know you and your kids. So to help keep our group small, we require that members attend at least one meetup every 4 months. And we would love for you to host as many meetups as you would like to! Just email the organizers to have your event added to the calendar. Our dues are $10/year and are due within 30 days of joining. This covers our meetup costs as well as paying for parties and service projects throughout the year. A little bi …

This group is meant for all types of moms from different parts of the World (this includes the USA too!) that would love to meet and get together with other moms either for coffee, a walk, playtime and/or  other fun activities! This is also for your little one to meet and interact with other little ones from different cultural backgrounds. * Please let us know what would be the best times for you and your little one to come out and play!

Calling all mom's in the Lakeview neighborhood! This group is for mothers and their infants/toddlers to get together in the neighborhood. We can plan playdates at parks, museums or houses...and events like "moms night out", group dinners or exercise classes. Anyone can suggest meetup or event. Looking forward to meeting other mothers in the neighborhood!

Entrepreneurial moms meet and network with each other. Anyone who owns a business, wants to own one, is working on a creative venture, or wants to be around other business women in the Evanston/North Shore areas and surrounding suburbs can be a part of this Meetup. You do not have to be a business owner yet. This Exchange is about networking, helping each other through trials and tribulations, questions, problems, educating, and empowering each other. We will invite special speakers and some of …

Entrepreneurial moms meet and network with each other. Anyone who owns a business, wants to own one, is working on a creative venture, or wants to be around other business women in Chicago, Oak Park/River Forest and surrounding suburbs can be a part of this meetup. You do not have to be a business owner yet. This Exchange is about networking, helping each other through trials and tribulations, questions, problems, educating, and empowering each other. We will invite special speakers and some of …

I'm a new mom in Edgewater who would like to meet other first-time moms and dads in the area. I'd like to get together, not only to share our experiences with parenting, but also to simply enjoy time with others. I know that life can be crazy right now, but I think a group like this has the potential to help all of us maintain just a little bit of sanity.

We are a Chicago resource community for moms, dads and families passionate about conscious parenting, holistic health and sustainable living. We create events and projects to bring people together, educate, have fun and build lasting memories! We also have a new group called NATURE BABES: Inspired by being Earth lovers ourselves and reading the book "Last Child in the Woods" by Richard Louv, we have come to the conclusion: WE WANT TO GET OUTSIDE!  All year round; and not just to the playgrou …

Bump Club and Beyond is the largest premiere social event company in Chicago (and Austin, TX) where moms and moms-to-be connect. Since March 2010 we have hosted hundreds of events with partners including Galt Toys + Galt Baby, Equinox Fitness Clubs, The Bump, FitPregnancy, The Dailey Method, Exhale Spa, lululemon, Preggers, Belly Dance Maternity, Twinkle Twinkle Little One, Britax, Graco, MyFirstBaby.com, Hub 51, J. Crew, Whole Foods Market and MANY MORE! It couldn't be a better time to be a mom …

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 …

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.  …

Have you ever dreamed of making it to the finish line? But don't know how to get started? This program is for you! Designed for the beginning runner to accomplish a 5K or Half Marathon. Group runs will take place once per week! Check out the meetup for more details!

Creatively Caring provides opportunities for families to get involved in hands-on community service projects that help people, animals, and the environment.  Families with children of all ages are encouraged to participate in our projects.  By taking an active part in community service, our youth develop self-confidence and cultivate a greater sense of responsibility, tolerance and empathy for others.  When we plant these values as seeds in our children, they grow with our children and eventuall …

Mommies are always all about the kids and forget sometimes what is like to pamper and spoil themselves and have fun grownup interactions. I used to love going to the beach, bike riding, brunches, dinner parties, cocktail lounges, shopping, spa days, vacationing with friends, and networking. I want to be fabulous, socialize with my child, and create long lasting relationships with other mom's. My goal is to get a group of ladies together who love their children and also love having fun and experi …

If you are a representative/consultant of a home based direct sales/party plan business (i.e. Mary Kay, Tupperware, etc.) in the Chicago area and would like to network with other vendors then the Chicago Vendors Network is the place for you. The goals of Chicago Vendors Network is to 1) connect with vendors of various companies for sharing ideas & 2) Share and hold events in the Chicago area in order to showcase our companies and expand our businesses by reaching new customers and potential recr …

Infant Massage is a wonderful way to experience the way your baby communicates with you.  With nurturing touch you and your baby may feel more relaxed.  Research also shows that babies who are massaged: ~may sleep deeper and longer, ~spend more time active and alert for learning, ~increase bonding and attachments to their parents, ~ improve elimination HI!  I'm a infant massage educator in the process of becoming a certified instructor and orignially created this group for my certification proce …

Fit4Mom Chicago offers pre/postnatal fitness programs for women at all different stages of life!  We offer Fit4Baby prenatal classes, Stroller Strides and Stroller Barre workouts with your stroller, and Body Back mom-only high intensity interval workouts.  Check out http://chicago.fit4mom.com for complete class details! We also offer free Plum Moms Club activities- weekly playgroups, moms nights out and more.  Check our calendar for all of the details!  We look forward to meeting you and your li …

Hi all! My name is Emily, and my husband Scott & I have a 7-month old daughter. I started this group in the hopes of connecting with other folks with young kids and babies, making some friends for our baby girl and for ourselves as we don't know very many other young folks with babies or toddlers in the 'burbs! Parents--both moms and dads--are welcome!  Jewish couples, interfaith couples--all welcome!  We will start with some playdates and outings, and add things like Shabbat get-togethers or ju …

Fit4Baby is a prenatal fitness program that teaches women how to exercise safely and effectively throughout their pregnancy. One hour Fit4Baby classes are interval based, combining elements of strength training, cardiovascular exercises and stretching and balancing exercises. Do you already have a little one? Please visit our website www.strollerstrides.com to find out more about Stroller Strides, a total fitness program for moms with their babies!

Looking to meet families in the Mayfair/Old Irving Park neighborhoods? Look no further! We will meet up at local parks and businesses, find activities in our neighborhoods, and have playdates in our living rooms.

Nannies and Parents ...The Nanny CARE aspect of the group: This group is intended to bring families and nannies together in a convenient and easy way to take the stress and hassle out of the "nanny search" for families and the "job search" for nannies. ...The Nanny SHARE aspect of the group: The meet up will also allow for families to come together who are interested in a nanny share situation. Nanny shares are a win, win, win scenario. It can afford nannies to get paid better to care for our be …

Check out The Parent Circle website for more information. http://www.theparentcircle.org or email us at info@theparentcircle.org Parents of infants and young children, would you like to: Get together in playgroups? Connect with other families? Have fun at parties and events? Join a babysitting co-op? Learn about child development & family topics? Work with others to promote a positive family experience in our community? Then join The Parent Circle! We are a non-profit social support organization …

Join our growing network of veg families who live in Chicago and the suburbs. Our community supports vegetarian and vegan families with kids. We also welcome non-veg families who are interested in the vegan/vegetarian lifestyle. Here we will build friendships, share advice and support our families' journeys! This group is meant to be a community group that can connect vegan/vegetarian families within their local neighborhoods, where members can host an event such as a local playdate.  We encour …

Time Together is on break for the summer!!  We thank you for another great year of playing, making new friends and spending some quality "Time Together!"  We will open again on Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at 9am!  Have a great summer!!! Hello! Spending time with your child is important to every parent.  At the Chandler-Newberger Center, we mix that important childhood memory with a large welcoming atmosphere big enough for your newborn to bounce, your toddler to crawl, and your preschooler to r …

In Chicago, there are millions of Business Professionals, Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners ready to network and engage in business with others. A business network like this has been anticipated for some time now and we are now in existance... welcome to the Chicago NEW RICH Professional Networking Club. Mission: To empower Professionals & Entrepreneurs through networking, social and business connections. Who are we?: A networking group of upscale business professionals, entrepreneurs an …