Meet new friends groups near La Porte, IN

Michiana Adventures- Southwest Michigan Friends

South Bend, IN

Looking for a way to connect or find new people in the Michiana area? This group is for you. From hiking to meditation, we have an eclectic mix of opportunities to get out and be social. About us Rick is your organizer and has enjoyed bringing people together since he was about seven years old. His hometown is closer to Michigan City so myself, Rhonda and Stasia will be creating events for this area. We are both introverts so will try to keep a good balance of social activities and solitude. Rhonda started organizing in 2018 while working full time and caring for her parents. She needed more social outlets. Stasia started organizing in 2023 and has a wonderful flare for bringing magic to everything she does. She is a great leader. We do encourage people to host events if they would like to, there are just a few guidelines for that. We already have several event organizer who offer different events to bring more opportunities to get out and be social. We don’t have a lot of rules just remember to be patient and kind to one another. When we are in nature, we encourage everyone to make space for silence. It’s about be social but also enjoying nature. Be present. We are an offshoot of Rick’s group, if you are not already a member. They have a lot of wonderful events. Check out Rick's Hiking & Fun Group on Meetup https://www.meetup.com/ricks-hiking-fun-group

1751 members · Public

Vidette Makes (the makerspace people)

Valparaiso, IN

Let's get together and talk about making! Expect to meet new friends and enjoy informal presentations on science, technology, engineering, mathematics, the vocational disciplines, the arts, and the skilled crafts. This group is open to anyone with an interest in learning something new. Chat with us online as well! [Join us on Slack!](https://videttemakes.slack.com/join/shared_invite/zt-9flm9wxw-1RvMOSs_CIfq~652fDVxDg#/shared-invite/email)

558 members · Public

Self Improvement Book Club

Chesterton, IN

A Meetup group for people who love reading self-help books and want to APPLY what they learn. This is why we go through books one chapter at a time. I know that's not for everyone, but that's ok :) Discussions will take place via Zoom. **Benefits** * Feel great about reading a book AND using it to improve your life. * Have fun discussing the book with a supportive community. * Maybe you’ll even make a new friend! **Format** (flexible, I'm experimenting 😉) * Ken (that's me) will introduce 3 ideas from a book chapter. * There is no need for any participant (except Ken) to have read the book. * Participants can introduce their own ideas if they’ve read the chapter. But we’ll keep the total number of ideas to 3. * Group will discuss the ideas and if/how they plan to implement them in their own lives. * The plan is to meet 1x per month with each Meetup focused on one book chapter. PS. Bring a favorite beverage to keep you hydrated.

108 members · Public

Center for Inquiry-Indiana Northwest Chapter

Michigan City, IN

Meet with other Secular Humanists for conversation and friendship, interesting book discussions, and more. Go to www.centerforinquiry.net/indy for the complete listing of our many programs We have 15-20 programs a month. Email indy@centerforinquiry.net and ask to be on our mailing list to receive our monthly newsletter We have over 2000 email contacts on our list and over 250 paid members "Friend of the Center." Number of members listed on this site are only those who have joined on Meetup .com It is not necessary to be a member to attend our programs. This meetup page is for our Northwest Chapter.

165 members · Public

NWI Outdoor Roller Skate, Roller Blade Club

Michigan City, IN

For fitness or fun, to meet others and share tricks, practice skills, speed skate or dance. I am a quad skater looking to learn some new smooth tricks and share what I know, love to listen to old funky jams and improve my style ;). Welcome to anyone that wants to join in, share good outdoor places to skate, do laps with me... it’s pretty easy to social distance outside and since rinks are closed, let’s make a scene. Get your outdoor wheels on and let’s roll.

Meet in South Parking Lot. There are restrooms (pit toilets, not fancy) and there are water fountains. It's a decent 1 mile loop of blacktop and concrete. I usually do about 10 laps jamming to my headphones. If you don't see me/us or are arriving late, just wait for the next lap. Watch for beavers, herons, swans, rabbits, geese... Feel free to message me here. Keep your social distance, masks on if you can't. If this is a bad time of day, feel free to message me and we can make other plans. It just happens to work for me. I'd also like to hear other people's input on good skate trails. And if someone wanted to teach or share new tricks, there are a couple of parking lots. Someday, I hope we are a formidable skate gang :)

41 members · Public

LaPorte Real Estate Investors

La Porte, IN

This group is for anyone interested in Real Estate Investing. All skill levels are welcome from the experienced investor to the new investor. We also welcome contractors and trades people. Our mission is to provide educational and networking opportunities to share knowledge, increase wealth, and enrich lives.

441 members · Public

Northwest Indiana Field Herping and Wildlife Watching

Michigan City, IN

A group dedicated to appreciating reptiles and amphibians and other wildlife throughout Northwest Indiana and beyond. Hopefully we can organize some field herping trips to wilderness areas throughout the region. We can also try to plan some trips to reptile shows and zoos in and around the area. A great place to discover new herping spots and share information with like minded enthusiasts. In the future I hope to organize some talks by speakers, presenters, etc.

15 members · Public

NWI Retro Uncool Freestyle Dance Party

Chesterton, IN

This is a group for people from Northwest Indiana, Chicago and SW Michigan, wayward strangers and travelers, eclectic beings of light, club kids, diverse flavors of human, LGBTQ+ friendly, like-minded peeps who like to congregate and move - basically anyone who loves to dance for the fun of it... and don't want to go to some top 40 meat market to do it. We organize private events just for us. A place to dance all night long to our eclectic favorites... for the joy of it, for the exercise, for the community and fun... We will have good sound, cool lighting. It will be a place where all are welcome and nobody is too cool. Whether you want to dance solo in a corner and work things out or join your friends and be a goofball, there will be a place for you. All dancers and wallflowers are welcome. This may evolve into theme nights, adult prom, disco, rave, mosh... whatever your thing is, if you get involved, we will make it happen. It's time to get your groove on! A good read about the role of dancing in society... [https://www.theschooloflife.com/thebookoflife/the-importance-of-dancing-like-an-idiot/](https://www.theschooloflife.com/thebookoflife/the-importance-of-dancing-like-an-idiot/)

315 members · Public

PrepperNet - NW Indiana

Chesterton, IN

We are a group of like-minded individuals who believe in personal responsibility, individual freedoms, and preparing for disasters of all origins. This group is aimed at individuals that have an interest in gaining knowledge, acquiring new skills and networking with like-minded individuals that are preppers and survivalists.

Areas of interest we hope to cover include but are not limited to:

Self-reliance, EMP and Faraday Cages, Firearms and Alternate Weapon Creation, MAGS, Martial Arts Defense Training, Bug out Vehicles and Locations, Communications Technology in relation to survivalism, food preservation, food storage, water procurement. water filtration, water purification. alternative shelter, alternative power, barter, trade, gardening, natural disasters, emergency medicine, wilderness medicine, trauma care, bush-craft, fire making, urban preparedness, hygiene, grid down, off-grid options, Permaculture, aquaponics, hydroponics, edible landscaping, bug out bags, bug in bag, foraging, wild edibles, building community, urban homesteading, herbs, tinctures, essential oils, alternative medicine, beekeeping, blacksmith, canning, dehydrating, grain milling, solar cooking, etc.

Our goal is to help everyone in the group be self-sufficient!!!

https://preppernet.com

170 members · Private

Northwest Indiana Volleyball

Chesterton, IN

Welcome volleyball lovers. We're a group of volleyball enthusiasts. Level of play is intermediate, which means we play bump-set-spike. We meet every Friday evening. I send out invites to active participants on Monday and confirm whether we're playing on Thursday. Venue will change based on season and weather. Notes: +16 years old and over please unless you request an exception (i.e. your kid plays on the volleyball team) +If you're serious about coming, it might be best to exchange cell phone numbers for any last minute changes in time or venue. +Not everyone RSVPs via MeetUp. If you're unsure whether we're playing, please text me (I'll send you my number via MeetUp messenger).

144 members · Public

Spiritual Experiences Group NW Indiana

Chesterton, IN

This Meetup group, sponsored by Eckankar in Indiana, is a spiritual resource for people of all faiths and beliefs. Eckankar is the Path of Spiritual Freedom. It is an individual, creative practice to experience and explore past lives, dreams, and Soul Travel. [Video: “What the Path of ECK Is All About”](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fY8gO-n0Bwg/) The group is open to anyone, to come share (or simply listen to) different spiritual experiences and view points. Enjoy the freedom of being in a group that openly demonstrates understanding, respect for the experiences of others, and spiritual freedom. There is never a cost for coming to or participating in our group meetings--just come and enjoy. The opinions expressed in this site are those of the writers and not necessarily those of the Mahanta, the Living ECK Master, Sri Harold Klemp. Copyright © 2020 ECKANKAR. All rights reserved. The terms ECKANKAR, ECK, EK, MAHANTA, SOUL TRAVEL, and VAIRAGI, among others, are trademarks of ECKANKAR, P.O. Box 2000, Chanhassen,, MN., 55317, U.S.A.

483 members · Public

NWI Deep Thinkers

Valparaiso, IN

[https://www.facebook.com/NWIDeepThinkers/](https://www.facebook.com/NWIDeepThinkers/) Here, we will discuss various deep and philosophical topics, such as the nature of the universe, consciousness, morality, what the future will be like, advancements in science and technology, religion, spirituality (or lack of), politics, as well as many more interesting subjects. The point of getting together and discussing all this is to learn about and understand other people's views on the world, especially if they are quite different than our own. In doing so, we will gain a greater understanding of each other, become more empathetic towards others with vastly different worldviews, and will be better equipped to debate against ideas we may disagree with. Plus, I'm sure we'll make many new friends along the way. The values of respect, open mindedness, and critical thinking are incredibly important here, as we want to build an environment where everyone can discuss their ideas, no matter how wrong others may perceive them to be. Given the nature of these topics, many opinions may be controversial, and things could get a bit heated. To prevent this, we must always keep in mind that we are here to learn what others believe, and why they do; not to hate or shame others for their beliefs.

876 members · Public

Porter County Women Enjoying an Empty Nest

Valparaiso, IN

Were you looking for us? This group is now five years old. We are a group that loves fun, friendship, adventure, laughter & a whole lot of loaded nachos and beer the past year. We have plenty of room for more friends & more adventures with YOU included. If you’re nervous about joining a group of strangers, I encourage you to put on a brave face & show up at one of our monthly dinners. I promise you will be welcomed & soon one of the crowd. The group has a wide range of interests & someone will surely want to tag along with something you want to do. The past year we’ve done things such as eat (lots of that), game days, music bingo, picnics in the park, wineries, movies, and travel. We have a FB page as well. If I denied you over there, thank you for finding us over here. For security reasons, we keep that for active members only. We tend to share our private info on that such as phone numbers & addresses. Thank you for understanding & know that I’ll protect YOUR information too when the day come. We look forward to meeting you soon!

176 members · Public

Valparaiso Midlife Connection 2.0

Valparaiso, IN

Valparaiso Midlife Connection 2.0 is a community group designed for midlife singles and couples in Valparaiso, Indiana. We offer a welcoming space for people navigating life changes, such as being newly single, divorced, or just seeking new friendships in their middle years. The group hosts social gatherings, including concerts and community events, creating opportunities for members to connect, have fun, and share common experiences. Our goal is to provide a relaxed environment to socialize and build relationships.

305 members · Public

Northwest Indiana Makerspace Development

Valparaiso, IN

This group I am trying to start would be the core team to develop a Makerspace in Northwest Indiana. Right now we are looking for people who know what a Makerspace is all about. I am currently working with a buissness plan professional to complete the plan for the Makerspace . Anyone interested in helping pursue this endeavor can contact me here on meetup then we can plan an event to meet each other and start collaborating.

13 members · Public

Rights Protecting Meetup Group

Valparaiso, IN

If you've noticed that there has to be true-love blockers out there behind the scenes sabotaging people's efforts to get married, then this group is for you. If you doubt that this is happening, then it isn't. We can meet at public places to discuss what can be done about it since the cops and prosecutors don't seem to care about our Constitutional 1st Amendment right to peaceably assemble and arrest true-love blockers who that's what they are if they are boyfriend/girlfriend blocking....

6 members · Public

NWI Permaculture Meetup

Valparaiso, IN

What is Permaculture?

“Permaculture is a design system based on ethics and principles which can be used to establish, design, manage and improve all efforts made by individuals, households and communities towards a sustainable future.” - David Holmgren, co-creator of permaculture. The goal of permaculture is to care for the earth and each other by creating harmonious and mutually beneficial relationships through observation of and working with the existing patterns of nature. It can be applied in gardens, technology, businesses, homes, communities, groups, or any other designable system. The Northwest Indiana Permaculture Meetup is one such group that is applying permaculture design to its own development. We see this group as an evolving resource to help facilitate the application of permaculture, its principles, and connection with others who wish to be involved with permaculture in the Northwest Indiana region. Our Sunday Monthly Meetups give us a social context and allow the group to plan further activities that specifically reflect the needs and desires of the group. Some examples are site visits, study groups, field trips, workshops, permablitzes, or whatever else you can dream up.

Check out our calendar for upcoming and past events. We invite you to join us at any of our upcoming events, where you can meet other permaculturists, get a bite to eat, share in the learning or get your hands dirty. In the end we feel that simply learning about permaculture increases awareness of our world’s connectedness and is a step towards sustainability.

502 members · Public