We Now Have LIVE CHAT too! Remember the little girl down the street that you used to tell all your secrets, dreams and wishes to? We've all grown up and usually apart from that little girl who used to be your best friend... Well here is a place where you can connect with other women , and hopefully make some new friendships! Girlfriends are important in our lives... We go on outings together and give "shout outs" to others trying to open up lines of communication, because even though we immensel …

Ladies! Is your best friend a guy? OR Has your boyfriend and his crew become your social life? Are you craving some girl time? If you're looking to get out and meet new female friends who have more to say than "Oh MY GOD, I love your shoes! Um, where's the bathroom? AND... Oh sorry, was that your boyfriend?" Welcome to the Dirty Girls' Social Club - Northside edition! We are the kind of women who think dirty jokes are always in good taste, fix our own plumbing (OR TRY TO), occasionally belch a …

A group to make friends with other women new to Chicago, have a cocktail or dinner, a good laugh, and enjoy an interesting read. We currently meet once a month to discuss a book selection, but are also branching out for happy hours, movies, festivals and other adventures. Our members tend to range in age from 20s to mid 30s, but all are welcome!

Want to meet other women who love to travel, share travel stories and intercultural experiences, try ethnic dining, find travel companions or join other women on a trip. Then this is the group for you. It is open to women of all cultures, countries, ethnicities, religions, creed, sexual orientation, etc.

The Chicago Women's Baseball League, a program of the Chicago Gems Women's Baseball Club, was established in 2008 to to provide high-quality, local league baseball to women in Chicago.The four-team league plays a pre-season and regular season. The teams in the CWBL are always looking for new players. Previous baseball, fastpitch or slowpitch softball experience is preferred, but all are welcome. Please email us at cwblinfo[at]chicagogems.com and let us know your experience level and what positio …

Networking and Idea Sharing for Chicago Women in Tech - Who should join: Women in Digital Marketing, Search Engine Optimization SEO, Pay Per Click PPC, Search Engine Marketing SEM, Web Development, Information Technology IT, Entrepreneurs, Social Media Specialists, Affiliate Marketing, Blogging or any other Tech Related Field. Guys are welcome to join and participate by the way, just remember the emphasis here is women claiming their voice in the tech community.

I am excited that YOU are here on this page and are wanting to join this fabulous group of women.  I know that you will bring with you some awesome ideas and we can't wait to meet you!!! We are a social circle of 30 to 40 something women Geting together to do fun, creative, artsy, tasty, social, athletic and adventurous activities!   We are all about bringing women together and creating GREAT friendships.  Whether you’re new in town like me, or because some of your friends are moving away, whate …

Welcome to the Chicago Woman Developers Meet-up Chicago Women Developers (CWDevs) is run by a group of women from a variety of background and technical expertise. We have one thing in common: we are passionate about coding and we are passionate about women in tech. We host a variety of classes and events for women at all technical skill levels, see you soon.

Welcome to Young Entrepreneur Women of Chicago We are the Only Real Entrepreneur Group in the Chicagoland Area. You joined the rest, now work with the BEST! We are not a Networking Group, but a group for Entrepreneurs to Learn, and Create Real Joint Ventures, and Business Cross Promotions We host Only 1 Event Every Month. Register at: http://nicegirlsfinishlast.com

The Association of Women Professionals is a women's organization dedicated to assisting women in expanding networks, finding opportunities and developing their skills. This group is for Members and Non-Members who are interested in attending our networking events. Currently our events are held in the Chicagoland area.  In 2012, we will be adding networking groups in New York City and Southern Florida.

Technology for Women Meetup Group is designed to inform and educate women about cutting edge technology. The Technology for Women Meetup Group will offer regular in-person (Chicago, IL USA location), hands-on sessions that allow women to connect, engage and share their experiences with technology. Global Focus Technology for Women Meetup Group does not require you live in Chicago, IL USA or even in USA. International Members can attend meetings via live and prerecorded webinars and participat …

Whether you’re flirting with the game or already involved, Women on Course invites you to enjoy all the benefits the golf lifestyle has to offer. You don’t have to spend five hours on the course to take advantage of the networking and social benefits. This one-of-a-kind group allows women to meet like-minded females at hosted events, which come in a variety of fun and creative formats. Guests have the chance to hear golf and lifestyle speakers, locate the 'fashionable' golf apparel and are given …

There is nothing more important in the life of a woman than having quality friends to share their successes and their challenges and to have that connection with other ladies. Lets face it, regardless of how awesome your partner is, you need your girl time!   Whether you are married or single, have children or do not, women of this age have much more commonality than differences as we reach a certain wisdom.   This group is for professional mature women in their 40's and 50's who live in Chicago …

Join us on our journey to our BEST SELF. NOT just a meetup, this is a MOVEMENT. A movement towards a new generation of "whole black women who are EMPOWERED in every area of their lives. Whole women make SMART decisions and know their value. We refer to ourselves as Diamonds and we are priceless! We bring out the BEST in each other! We plan events that cater to EVERY aspect of your life. We workout together, travel together, save and invest together, pray together, solve problems together. We enc …

This is not your typical meetup group. This group is about making real, lasting friendships. I've found that with other groups, you rarely make new friends. You just hang out with strangers at that event, and that's it. Well, let's change that with this group! :) When you join this group, you are acknowledging that you are interested in making real friends, and that it's okay for other members to contact you via e-mail if they think you might have stuff in common, and visa versa. The demographi …

Along with separation and divorce come challenges never faced before. Many women in their 30s are beginning families while the life a of woman in her 30s facing divorce brings a whole new set of issues that are much different than those of their friends enmeshed in family life. This group provides a place where women can find a good laugh, a friend for a good cry when needed, and everything in between.

If you're a woman who is seeking your higher self in some capacity - recognition, deeper-more meaningful relationships, more money, better home environment, a healthier body, mental stability, emotional wellness, or spiritual healing - then look no further! This group is all about empowering your whole self. We do this through regular gatherings where industry leaders educate us on how to be truly unstoppable women. It's a safe, fun, and harmonious environment where we can be our authentic selve …

Hey girls! So I started this group for young women like myself who want to meet other girls who enjoy running. To join this group, please be in your 20's or 30's and single with no kids. I'm sorry for these restrictions, but I feel that it's a little easier to make new friends that you click with if you're in similar stages of your life. Running events and races will be held in both the city and the burbs. Feel free to suggest any races that you're interested in doing!

Welcome to the Chicago Polyamory Women's Group the only poly group in the area that's exclusively for women. Polyamory is the practice of freely developing your own kinds of honest, informed and consensual relationships with multiple partners. Our purpose is to create a support network for women exploring polyamory, or dealing with their individual poly situations. At most poly gatherings, men outnumber women and sometimes dominate the conversations by their sheer numbers. Our founders saw a ne …

Looking for quiet moments in a crazy, busy world? Join other like-minded women in Chicago as we get together once a month to encourage each other and build a more meaningful relationship with our Lord. Our motto: "Because of her knowledge of who God is, a woman of God lives a life directed by Him, giving consideration to what pleases and honors Him, and uses her influence to encourage and guide others to do the same."

Hey you sassy, creative, dynamic Chicago woman! Yeah, you. This group is a place for you to share, develop, test, express your ideas, projects and creativity. A group who will support you in your daring efforts big and small. A forum for feedback, ideas and inspiration. Maybe you write, sing, dance, act, make films, bake cakes, teach workshops, paint, sculpt, take photos, knit, build things, design, volunteer for amazing organizations... whatever the format you use your wild feminine energy to …

The Project Chicago Lair is a non-commercial dating, relationship, and sexuality support group for adult men in the Chicagoland area. We seek to help men become more successful in achieving their goals in their sex lives and relationships with women by fostering a community in which men can come together for beneficial discussions of these, and related issues, in an atmosphere that is both honestly critical, yet supportive and non-judgmental, as well as one in which men can form lasting friendsh …

This is a group for women looking to meet other pregnant women who live in Lincoln Park and surrounding neighborhoods in Chicago. We  get together for a various activities in the neighborhood or anything else that looks like fun.

If you are a woman who rides a bike for work, pleasure or sport (or all three), this is the page to meet other women with the same interests. This page was developed by a group of female cyclists to create a gathering place for information and resources to help more women ride and/or race bikes together by growing our community.

Why are there so few women leading and influencing the UX & design industry? Why can we count on one hand the number of female UX/design leaders in Chicago? Our goal is to provide a safe place for women to learn, mentor, and support each other in UX/design and related fields. Through this community, we can build women up and empower them to make an impact in both our industry and the world. Do I have to be a lady? Some dude: "I can always tell a lady when I see one." Mae West: "Yeah? What do you …

Hello! Are you ready to revolutionize the way in which you are dating? Are you tired of the same ole meetup scene with the same faces? Do the bars and clubs fail to satisfy your dating needs? Do you feel as though eharmony and match.com is just not your cup of tea? Then welcome to my world! BEBWSM was created to change they way you approach dating while at the same time providing you with new faces, professional attitudes and beautiful people. There is a need within the minority community that n …

You are invited to sit in circle with other women in a deep, sacred, safe and heartfelt way. Come experience a space that can awaken your deepest knowing, your innate wisdom, your feminine essence and trust in your Self. All are welcome here. There is no fixing, no therapy, no right way to be. The circle is a gift to yourself, and a genuine sisterhood. Circles are free — though a small contribution is always welcome to cover cost of hosting. Save the date in your calendar if you feel called to e …

This group is a space for women of different nationalities and walks of life to come together as a unified front for self-empowerment and the good of the community. Color Girls inspire through sharing, influence by doing good and impact by paying it forward. It is our goal to restore the idea of women of substance in modern-day society, build one another up and leave a strong legacy for the generations to come. For more information, please visit - http://shesincolor.wordpress.com