This meet up provides social opportunities to homeschool tweens and teens in the near western suburbs.  Any member can set up an event. A further goal is to support the creation of a North Star Teens replica project. An alternative learning center, not a school, but a community center where teens 12 and up can work together on projects, learn together, work on projects alone, be supported by mentors and staff, take classes taught by experts and passionate practitioners. North Star, Self-directed …

This group is built around support groups for adults with Aspergers, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorder- NOS, nonverbal learning disabilities and other similar learning disabilities. In addition to support groups in Chicago and Evanston, this site will also feature other support groups and social opportunities for adults on the autism spectrum in Chicago and its suburbs. I welcome relatives, professionals, and other friends of adults on the autism spectrum to join this site in hopes that …

Hey everyone! We created this group simply because we love to play music and hang out. We both have a collection of over 20 instruments from around the world in our apartment and jam whenever we can with them, but we especially like being able to try new instruments that we've never tried before. Our goal with this group is to create a fun and open environment where people get together to jam with various instruments and even learn how to play new instruments they have never tried. Whether you a …

(Real Estate, Commodity, Private Equity, Partnerships, Etc.) This meet up is for investors who have an interest in learning about or any have any experience in private investments. Our goal is to educate each other so that, as individuals, we have access to investment options that are similar to large institutions and create wealth. We plan on discussing a variety of topics ranging from real estate, private/early stage companies, private placements, private equity/venture capital funds, Limited …

Love to sew or want to learn how to create all those beautiful ideas that you have and wish to create, well this group is for you.  I love sewing, crafts and related arts and have been doing and teaching them for more that 20 years.  This group is looking for creatively skilled, motivated individuals who are serious members who want to learn these skills as an creative outlet to execute in fashion, home decor, accessories, Textile and Needle Arts etc. Our goal is  to share knowledge and skills o …

Welcome to the Chicago Woman Developers Meet-up While open and welcoming, today's budding developer community is up to 91% male. There isn't a comfortable place where women can learn at their own pace and not be afraid to ask "stupid questions." We decided it was time to provide a place where all questions are OK and everyone can learn in a supportive environment. 

Witam! This is a group for people who want to learn Polish. I have been taking some rudimentary classes in the suburbs, but wanted to start a convenient practice group for people who live in the city. Anyone who is interested in learning, and has any level of ability is welcome to join. We will be starting at the beginning. We are using a free, online course that include lessons, exercises, computer exercises, audio, etc... It can be found here: http://polish.slavic.pitt.edu/   Other online reso …

I started this group for the purpose of teaching the general public my work, inspired by Anat Baniel and Moshe Feldenkrais. These meetup's are for anyone interested in learning new movement skills, developing better coordination, less aches and pains, feeling younger, sleeping better, effortless movement and overall better health and well being.  Learning how to learn in an environment where you are supported in changing lifelong habits into more functional patterns of movement.  

A forum to explore all aspects of managing and analyzing big data: Hadoop and related techologies, nosql, MPP databases, data mining, machine learning, etc.

The annual CMS Expo is your place to connect to the CMS Community. If you're a web designer, developer, content creator, administrator or business person, you need to attend the CMS Expo Learning & Business. Hosted by the CMS Association, the CMS Expo has quickly grown to be a "must-attend" event for Content Management Professionals at all levels of expertise. Whether you're a freelancer, an in-house content producer or part of a major enterprise, CMS Expo is for you. Check our website for all t …

I recently found an organization called The Mother Bear Project and fell in love with the idea! Being new to knitting I was excited to finally have a project that was simple and worth spending time on. I would love to get a group of people together weekly to knit/crochet these bears at a local coffee shop and learn new knitting tricks. Here is a little about The Mother Bear Project... The Mother Bear Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing comfort and hope to childr …

Decorators Bootcamp is a 8 week course that meets in local design retailers, each event is unique to the store we are in. and in a relaxed setting. with wine and cheese. we help you create the interior you see in the magazines, for a lot less. learn all the secrets the Designers know and use...

Hi, I'm starting a group just for awesome WordPress.com users. If you're already using WordPress.com or you're interested to learn more about how WordPress.com is a great way to start a website blog, please join my group!

Let's just put it this way: I have a fever for crafts and the only cure is:  MORE CRAFTS!!!      If I had a time machine I would go back to 2nd grade arts and crafts class, just to be among all the yarn and paint and cardboard tubes every day!  I do not consider myself a craft expert by any means but I do consider myself a CRAFTSOMNIAC! It is a passion and an obsession! I am excited to meet others with the same love for all things creative.   I have started this craft group as a way to reach out …

MJM Speakers' Circle is a President's Distinguished Toastmasters International Club located on the south side of Chicago. At MJM Speakers' Circle we focus on helping members improve their public speaking and leadership skills using the proven tools, resources and methods of Toastmasters International. If you are interested in improving your public speaking and leadership skills for improved employment, personal enrichment or if you just want to build up the confidence to approach that cute guy o …

… All levels: Native French Speakers, Fluent/skilled French conversationalists, Beginners/Newcomers, and everything in between! Come with your friends enjoy connecting with Native French, Francophones, and international friends to Learn/Speak/Improve your French. Vive le Francais!! Venez parler et ecouter le Francais avec nous. Jacques French Teacher, Translator, Tutor PS: For more informations, or special need please contact me.