Meet new friends groups near Schererville, IN

This group brings artists plus friends together to make new relationships while making costumes but self building while Sparking creativity. will be building and brainstorming. be what you want to be. this year! We’ll be creating costumes from the ground up. We’ll go sourcing for materials to be exactly what you wanna be this Halloween!

Do you enjoy creating with precious fibers and the camaraderie between crafters? Then Fiber Friends Studios' Meetup is for you! Our Meetup is a great way to develop new friendships, expand your skillset, and exchange ideas. The Meetup gathers wherever there is good food and is a great way to support local restaurants and coffee shops. Members support local charity projects, including Knitted Knocker, knitted and crocheted breast prostheses for women who have undergone mastectomies. During Chicago winters, they "Warm-up Hyde Park" by knitting hats, scarves, and gloves to leave throughout the neighborhood for anyone in need to take.

Welcome public! Come join New Horizons Dance & Social Club Northwest Indiana and surrounding areas. People meeting to make new friends. Anyone over 21. Singles, couples and married couples are welcome. Learn a variety of dances by free lessons at our weekly Tuesday night dance. Ballroom, Line dances and Free Style dancing, as the music moves you. DJ welcomes requests. We enjoy meeting for group activities, such as brunches and dinners at local establishments. Mystery dinners. Game nights. Bowling. Ball games. Concerts and Wine Tours. Adding more as people suggest their favorite outings. Meeting and Weekly Dances are held in the rear Hall of, St. Sava Orthodox Church 9191 Mississippi Street Merrillville In. 46401 Tuesday evenings 7-10:30 PM Dance Lesson 7-7:30 Admission $ 10.00 Additional Yearly Membership $30 Masks are Optional. Unvaccinated are asked to wear a mask for their own protection.

Welcome to NWI Young Professionals! This group is perfect for Millennials or older Gen Z in the Northwest Indiana area looking to meet new friends and enjoy outdoor activities like charity rides, bonfires, sports, hiking, biking, camping, rafting, kayaking, and nature walks. We also offer volunteer opportunities, trips, outings, game nights, and delicious food and wine. Come join us for fun adventures, make new connections, and create lasting memories with like-minded individuals who share a love for adventure and good company.

This group is for networking and building friendships with like minded professionals via social gatherings and events. This group is best suited for individuals 30+. Events will include happy hour, brunch, concerts, sporting events, travel, and other fun activities. If you're looking for a good time, new friends, and networking opportunities, join this group.

Whats up NWI and South Suburbs?! Are you ready for some fun events in the region!? Here's an opportunity for meeting new people and connecting with old friends for some! We strive to have non-intimidating, comfortable social events after work and on the weekends. So, why spend the weekend sitting at home alone when you could be hanging out with a bunch of fun loving singles & couples from the area? You may have noticed our name change and new direction for our group. While we have always been open to singles, couples, those dating, its now more clearly stated. Since many of us over the years have formed friendships, relationships (dating and otherwise) and even gotten married, it seems the name "SINGLES" was a bit misaligned with who we are today as a group. So therefore, we have broadened our description and are revising our alignment. Who is this group for? ANY singles, couples, any adults, any lifestyle, ethic or religious background. Married, divorced, separated, etc. ALL are welcome! Who do we not welcome: * Men hitting on women through private PMs in the group, Disrespectful, rude behavior is not tolerated. Trolling women in PM's and generally being "creepy". * We are not Match.com. Anyone being offensive on private messages will be removed. Keep in mind that lots of the women on this site are not looking for someone to date. They might already have someone special in their life. * If you want to meet someone to date in this group who isn't attached, please do it in person, not in private messages. If you have met someone in person and want to continue the conversation, private messages are great for that! * Kids (note that picnics and private events we usually include kids but most events are ADULT ONLY) That being said, our ages range quite a bit and most age groups are welcome. Our average ages of members are **40's - 60's** though. If you are in your twenties or thirties, we might be too "mature" for your tastes. If you're age seventies and beyond, you might not be "in pace" with us. Or you might. It just depends on the person. Join us for our next meetup! We would love to meet you! Mike & Erica Events Planners/Organizers A few rules and comments: * If you have not uploaded a picture of yourself yet, we highly recommend this. We need to know who to look for at the meetups and it helps us to remember your name. * If you join this group and do not attend meetups for a very long period of time (like a year or more) or continue to RSVP and do not cancel and do not show up, you will eventually be removed. Its OK to change your mind and UN-RSVP before the meetup at any time. People who continue to "No Show" regularly though, will eventually be removed. Please be accountable to the events that you say that you will attend (especially those that require reservations). * If you don't log onto the meetup site at least once in 10 months or more, you're probably going to be removed. Please don't get your panties in a bunch over it. We're just cleaning house. No hard feelings. Rejoin at ANY TIME! We would love to have you back! There is no point in wasting your time or ours if you're not into the group though. * If you joined this group without using your real first name, you will be removed. You do not have to include your last name in your profile but no "nicknames" or made-up names please. If we are not doing the kinds of meetups you would like to see, please suggest meetups! Volunteer to lead meetups as well! We are open to many new ideas. Members will have the opportunity to sign up for these meetups. \*\*VOLUNTEERS ARE IMPORTANT!\*\* We need you to step up and help! There is no way that we can do it all. Start a discussion today and get people motivated about your ideas! * Please see other group rules on the discussion board. If you have concerns or questions, please don't hesitate to ask. We are very understanding with privacy concerns.

To continue the restoration of the remnant prairies along the Old Plank Road Trail in Matteson.  In general, to care for the site and to educate Matteson residents about its unique value.

Whether your goal is to overcome a fear of public speaking, take your presentation skills from good to great, or strengthen your leadership skills through leadership programs and networking, Toastmasters is the place to be. Our members are warm, welcoming, and willing to assist you with achieving your communication and leadership goals. Stop in and visit a New Faith Toastmasters Club meeting for free to see what Toastmasters can do for you.

This is a group for Black & Brown Baddies (ages 25 - 45) located in Northwest Indiana / South Suburbs of Chicago who want to meet weekly to walk together, practice yoga, meet monthly to discuss books as well as participate in other wellness activities to ensure that our physical, mental, and spiritual temple is just as beautiful as our outer temple. Let's walk together while discussing wellness, and building community. We will also have monthly brunches and wellness book discussions!

We are a local RE investment community that learns and earns together! Join today and attend a free monthly event! We host 4 monthly meet-ups. Meet and Greet Networking In person and on location Property Tour Cash Flow Game Night In depth RE investing meetings

Come, bring a friend and get introduced to the sport, the hobby, the activity and the fun of throwing axes indoors in a controlled environment. Learn technique, form and safety all while having fun. This is your chance to try it for FREE for a limited time.

"This is a group for anyone interested in hiking, adventure & exploring, and community activities that are good for the soul - sole. All skill levels are welcome. I started this group to meet other adventure & exploring enthusiasts. Looking forward to exploring with everybody."

E komo mai! Play the 'ukulele with us! Strum, pick and sing along to a variety of songs! *\*\*\*As of January 2023, we meet on the first & third Saturday of each month at Wonderwall Music Shoppe & Emporium, Chicago Heights and on Zoom.\*\*\** We've been together since 2008 and continue to pay homage to Hawaii and her culture, her music. We ALWAYS open our Uke nights with Hawaiian songs for the first half, take a short 20 minute break and continue onto the 2nd half of the night with the Songbook of the night which may range from Beatles, Country/Western, Tin Pan Alley, Special Occasions, Elvis, and more! In pre-pandemic days, we met in-person for monthly and bi-monthly Meetups at our 2 venues: The Tiki Terrace Hawaiian Restaurant & Tiki Bar in Des Plaines, and Wonderwall Music Shoppe & Emporium (our sponsor) in Chicago Heights. It was great fun until March 2020 when everything shut down. Then we began meeting virtually in late March 2020. CHECK EVENT LISTINGS FOR MORE INFO. We play lots of great, fun, classic, forgotten, never-heard of, songs. Many times, we give pointers to how to play certain songs. This is NOT a class but you'll still learn something new. We're a donation-base group. Your $5 per person contribution is greatly appreciated per Meetup session. Donations goes towards Meetup bi-annual and other fees. Like our Facebook groups: Wonderwall's Ukulele Meetup Group: https://www.facebook.com/Wonderwalls-Ukulele-Meetup-Group-64609897319 Ukulele Suburbia: https://www.facebook.com/UkuleleSuburbia Our sponsor, Wonderwall Music Shoppe & Emporium: https://www.facebook.com/WONDERWALL-Music-Shoppe-Emporium-369451369205 \*\*\*NO SPAM OR SOLICITATION of other businesses or individuals. Your post or membership may be deleted.\*\*\* \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- *Pre-pandemic (before March 2020)* Aloha Kakou! We are **WONDERWALL'S UKULELE MEETUP GROUP** *(formerly known as Wonderwall's Oak Park Ukulele Meetup Group aka The Harrison Street Ukulele Players, 2007-2013)* and **UKULELE SUBURBIA - Ukulele Group of Chicago's South Suburbs** *(2013 - current)*. We are one of just a couple of Chicagoland area Ukulele groups who always play Hawaiian songs, paying homage to Hawai'i, as well as other genres of music. The Ukulele was adapted and modified by the Hawaiians after the Portuguese came to the islands with their 'machete' and 'braguinha' and made it their own. Today, the Ukulele is globally the most beloved and easiest instrument to play. **Wonderwall's Ukulele Meetup Group & Ukulele Suburbia** currently meet on the 1st & 3rd Saturdays of each month, unless a holiday or other unavoidable situation arises. We meet both, in-person at Wonderwall showroom (limited seating) and online via Zoom. **\*\*\*All material, use of music stands, bottled water and snacks provided. You're welcomed to bring your own non-alcoholic beverage.\*\*\*** We welcome like-minded folks who Love and Respect the Ukulele, the Hawaiian culture from which it came from, and other other. Open to all levels, ages, though young minors must be accompanied by their parents/guardians. We play songs of Hawai'i, Beatles, Tin Pan Alley, Country Western, Folk, Pop, Rock, Contemporary, and more! We have easy 2, 3, and 4 chords songs, as well as more challenging songs for more advance players. We mix it up to have a nice variety for all to enjoy! Our meetups are sponsored by [WONDERWALL Music Shoppe & Emporium](https://www.facebook.com/pages/WONDERWALL-Music-Shoppe-Emporium/369451369205?directed_target_id=0), created and founded by GiGi Wong-Monaco (Wonderwall's co-owner) in 2008. **\*\*\*NO SPAM OR SOLICITATION of other businesses or individuals. Your post or membership may be deleted.\*\*\*** **Donation appreciated:** $5 per person. Song booklets are available for download. **Limited space. RSVP IS A MUST** for in-person seating at Wonderwall Music Shoppe. **[Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/pages/Wonderwalls-Ukulele-Meetup-Group/64609897319?ref=hl) [YouTube](http://www.youtube.com/HarrisonStUkulele)** \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~ **JOIN** our Meetup Group and receive notices and announcements. **What We Play?** Hawaiian. Beatles & post-Beatles. Tin Pan Alley. 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's. Contemporary. Country Western. Folk. Pop. Rock. Show tunes/Musicals. Like WXRT 93.1 FM radio host of "Breakfast With The Beatles" always said, "Bring your Ukulele & Enthusiasm"! **WHO:** Open to all levels, all ages. Beginners-novices-pros. \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~ Founded and led by GiGi Wong-Monaco, Honolulu native; Co-owner of WONDERWALL Music Shoppe; Co-owner of SITAR Emporium (www.sitaremporium.com); co-founder of SANDALWOOD Sitar Music Ensemble. More info: [www.sitaremporium.com](http://www.sitaremporium.com) *Background photo: Ukulele with lei by G. Wong-Monaco, 2012.*

We will meet once a month to discuss a book. All ages welcome.

Qigong is a centuries old Chinese energy cultivation system composed of a series of coordinated movements and breathing. I've chosen to take Qigong to a new level, developing a system I call Wow Power Qigong. My system incorporates many different styles of Qigong along with elements of yoga, dance, meditation, and breathwork. The practice of Wow Power Qigong involves cultivating the universal life force for dynamic balanced energy. In utilizing this practice, it is important to be deliberate about how you choose to use this power, typically around enhancing health, overall wellness, creativity, and vitality. I invite you to be open to explore this powerful system for dynamic balanced energy. Experience the flow of Qi, the universal life force as you cultivate it and allow it to flow through your body, mind, and spirit. Be deliberate in your intention toward being what is highest for you. Then, use Wow Power Qigong to see your life transformed.

The Empty Circle Zen Group has been created as a working experiment open to all Sangha members and individual new to meditation with the thoughts and intention to take action towards the following goals: * To create a space where individuals can share and reflect upon their experiences, relationships and well being in their Buddhist practice. * To educate ourselves on current events and their impact on certain groups, on historical realities that have shaped where we are today, and to our own blind spots, privileges, and biases. * To formulate specific protocols through which the Empty Circle Zen Group, as an institution, can skillfully address concerns about safety and inclusion. * To build bridges with other local faith groups to see how our social justice programs can inform and support one another. * To support community actions that address systemic oppression beyond the local confines of the institution on a national and global level.