Outdoor activities groups near Warrenville, IL

👋🏼 Welcome! 👋🏼 The goal of this group is to build a community of vegans who meet up in the NW suburbs. Although event ideas are welcome, we'll mostly focus on the following: 1. Eat vegan food 🍜 --very few 100% vegan spots in the suburbs, so we'll go to vegan-friendly places 2. Be active 🏃🏼‍♀️ --e.g. casual hikes or jogs, but open to other activities 3. Play games 🎲 --e.g. in-person or virtual game nights

The Prairie Club of Chicago would like to invite members of the public to join us on some of our outdoor activities. The Prairie Club was founded in 1908. The Club began by organizing hikes into the country as a way for people to escape the crowded urban environment of Chicago and enjoy nature in and around the city. Outdoor activities and conservation have been core values for the Prairie Club since its inception. The Prairie Club played a prominent role in the establishment of the Cook County Forest Preserve system, the Indiana Dunes State Park, and the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. In addition to weekend hiking, we will offer opportunities for canoeing/kayaking, and bicycling events during the year.

Have you ever thought about what you would do if you become lost while on a day hike? How about if you injured yourself miles from civilization and were unable to move? Then, all too quickly dusk approaches and the realization that you will be spending the night in the wilderness begins to sets in. Being prepared for this type of situation and having a well-established plan could mean the difference between life and death. That is why at the “Great Outdoors and Survival”, our chief aim is to help people build their knowledge of wilderness survival skills. Upon learning these skills members will understand how to: become self-sufficient in the wilderness, formulate a concrete plan to getting rescued safely when lost or injured and build outdoor leadership/confidence skills.

The “Great Outdoors and Survival” strongly believe a subject must be mastered before it can be taught; therefore, our teaching methods have been developed through years of education, practice, experiences, and dedication of our instructors and we structure our lesson around a fundamental survival principle commonly known as the Rule’s of 3.

So what are the Rules of 3?

The rule’s of 3 are the guidelines that state you cannot survive more than:

-3 minutes without air

-3 Hours without shelter or proper clothing

-3 days without water

-3 weeks without food

Classes we host:

-Wilderness Survival Kits

-Shelter Building

-Wild Edible Plants

-Tracking

-Fire Starting

-Water Purification

-Land Navigation

And much much more…

We have been leading hikes since Dec. 2007. Please come out and meet other local hiking, biking and outdoor enthusiasts. We are dedicated to hiking and biking excursions near and far, with a focus on leaving no trace of litter on our lands. We hope you will join us on our adventures!   Let us know what you would like to see and do; We encourage you to share your ideas and/or suggestions with a hike leader or by contacting the Organizers (Janine and Lary). Let's get out there and have fun! We occasionally host a dog friendly event, but require dogs to be on a leash at all times during our meetups. Not all hikes and/or locations allow dogs. Event Organizers will determine and post a message on hikes where friendly canine companions are welcome to attend. If you wish to bring your dog, please contact the event organizer to ask first.  The Event Organizers of the **Naperville Hiking, Biking and Outdoor Enthusiast**s do not profess to be professionals of any sort. Rather, we are just regular people willing to donate our time to bring people together to do an activity we were going to do on our own. We do this because a shared experience is more rewarding. Hiking, Biking and Paddling a small watercraft are inherently dangerous activities. This group, its organizers, assistant organizers, and event organizers will not be held responsible for any injuries or accidents that may occur carpooling to and from an event or for any injuries or accidents before, during, and after group events. If you sign up and join us on an event you are acknowledging that you freely and voluntarily assume all risks of injuries and damages and agree to participate in the event/outing. In addition, if you bring a guest, you are acknowledging that you have made the guest aware of this Waiver of Liability and they will also freely and voluntarily assume all risks of injuries and damages and agree to participate in the event/outing.

I used to run a health activity group many years ago! I loved getting people together to do healthy activities when they normally wouldn’t do it by themselves! The older I get, I find it’s hard to find like minded people to get together to find healthy exercises and sports. I would love to add activities that allow people to choose what they would like to do and be able to take the step to do it. I would even like to see others get a chance to lead activities they would like to do as well! I look forward to seeing familiar faces and meeting new ones as well!

**\*\*\*\*Membership is currently full.  Please check back another time for openings\*\*\*\*** **We are women in the general Naperville/Aurora/Wheaton/Bolingbrook area who have reached that beautiful milestone of 50 candles on our birthday cakes; Women who want to actively share in seeking a healthy lifestyle while having lots of fun and developing close and long-lasting friendships; Women who are strong, empowered and ready to take on all the crazy adventures that life has to offer.** **Our desires are unlimited.  Our events are upbeat, sometimes crazy, sometimes thought provoking but always fantastic because we are experiencing them together.  Free concerts in the park, garden tours, healthy cooking, gab-fests, bunco, movies, restaurant openings, plays, musicals are just a few of the events we enjoy.**   **It's all about the power of REAL female friendships.**   \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*MEMBERSHIP TERM­S\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **1\.  I will submit new membership dues of $15\.00 within my first 30 days with group and  I will pay $15\.00annual dues by January 31st\.    Payable via Zelle to nettiekay@sbcglobal\.net\, cash\, or check\. Dues cover the cost of the website\.** **2\.  I will actively participate\.   I will attend at least one event a month; I will suggest/host events;  I will share ideas\, knowledge\, and skills with others;  I will support all members\.  I understand that this is an active group\, and that by not attending my membership can be terminated\.** **3\.  I will maintain accurate RSVP's\.  My NO is just as important as my YES\.  I understand that this is part of active participation and by not consistently providing RSVP's\, I am impacting the group and my membership can be terminated \(Meetup has made it difficult to RSVP NO\, please comment if you cannot attend so that the hostess knows that you saw the event and will not be able to attend\)\.** **4\.  I will commit to a YES RSVP\.  As a courtesy to my host\, if I sign up\, I will show up\.  I understand that while emergencies do occur\, frequent last minute cancellations have a negative impact on the group and my membership can be terminated\.** **5\.  I will not solicit\.  While I may be a member of other groups\, sell fantastic products\, or launching a new career\, this group is a safe zone\.** **Members who are unable to meet these terms will be notified and dropped from the group.**

To play tennis outdoors and have fun. We play in and around Aurora

The Men's & Women's tennis team at COD offers tennis opportunities for adults and juniors. We have 6 lighted courts that are very popular during our USTA tournaments; camps; adult & jr classes; fundraisers; and college dual meets. Go Chaparrals!

During the winter we play INDOORS at Elmhurst Courts Plus (located at 186 S. West Ave., Elmhurst) when we have open court time...

Always best to contact me at: bowers@cod.edu for quick answers to questions/updates.

S.A.L.T. (Singles Actively Loving and Serving God Together)

seeks to bring Biblically-adherent Chicago-area Christian Singles together for the purpose of genuine fellowship as brothers and sisters in Christ.  Our activities range from sporting events, concerts, Bible studies, plays, dinners, movies, hikes, etc. along with serving opportunities.  Our S.A.L.T. meet-up group is unique because we not only seek to build strong community with each other, but we also seek to be salt and light to the singles around us who do not yet know the Lord.  As such, we seek to honor God in all of our activities and interactions with each other and with guests who have been invited to our events in an effort to encourage one another, build new friendships, and reflect the love of our Heavenly Father to others.

If you're living a Christ-centered lifestyle and are looking to meet and build friendships with committed single Christians in the Chicago area, then you should definitely consider checking us out!

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S.A.L.T. is a private meetup group and membership approval is required before admittance. While we are not a dating group, if healthy dating relationships occur within S.A.L.T., it's expected that your actions remain honorable to the Lord.

As a meetup.com group, of utmost importance is the fostering of a safe and comfortable experience for all members, online and during events.  S.A.L.T. leadership will not tolerate any comments or behaviors that are inappropriate, disrespectful and/or may that make other members uncomfortable.  Such actions may lead to a dismissal from S.A.L.T.  If conflict arises between either members or guests at a S.A.L.T. event (or online) it is expected that the matter first be dealt with honestly between the two individuals, as described in Matthew 18:15, before bringing the matter to S.A.L.T. leadership.  Members of this group are expected to take responsibility for their own actions.  As followers of Christ, we acknowledge that we are to be honorable in our interactions with one another.

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PRE-REQ1: You know and accepted Jesus Christ as Savior.

PRE-REQ2: Your martial status is single or legally divorced (not separated).

PRE-REQ3: You have a recent (and clear) photo of yourself on your profile.

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S.A.L.T. (Singles Actively Loving and Serving God Together)

The goal of this group is to give adults with autism a place where they can meet other people and participate in regular social activities. This group is run by adults with autism for adults with autism. Here, people will get chances to get out of the house and meet for fun group activities. These activities will include thing such as hiking, bowling, game nights, dining out, museum trips, fishing, day trips and other fun activities. This will be a place where people are encouraged to take off their masks and be themselves. Where the goal is to make strong lasting friendships. Please note that there will not be chaperones or medical providers present. One of the goals here is for members to rely on each other as friends for any help that may be needed to navigate events. However, please understand that there will be limits to what assistance group members will be able to provide one another. But rest assured that at events we will all stick together to eliminate any confusion and so that any problems which may arise (let's face it-unexpected problems do happen) can be confronted and managed together as a group. This group will not tolerate any bullying or abuse in any form. All adults with autism are welcome regardless of race, culture, faith, sexual orientation, or sexual identity. Respect is a huge issue with this group. We don't need to run each other down. We face enough of that from the outside world. If this sounds like something for you, then we hope to see you at our next event.

Welcome to the Willowbrook Active Parents Meetup Group! This group is for parents in the Willowbrook area who are looking to connect with other parents who share a love for staying active and healthy with their Babies. Whether you enjoy yoga, or any other form of activities and Workshops this is the place for you! Join us for group workouts, outdoor adventures, and opportunities to socialize with like-minded parents. Let's support each other in maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle while having fun and building a strong community together!

Are you an outdoor enthusiast looking to connect with like-minded individuals? Join The Forge: Lemont Quarries Meetup.com! Our group is focused on embracing the natural world while promoting environmental consciousness. Join us for weekend and weekday adventures, where we embrace green ideologies and engage in positive outdoor activities, including nature walks, and history talks. Join us now and embrace positive vibes while staying active and connected with our community.

Are you an outdoor enthusiast looking to connect with like-minded individuals? Join The Forge: Lemont Quarries Meetup.com! Our group is focused on embracing the natural world while promoting environmental consciousness. Join us for weekend adventures, where we embrace green ideologies and engage in positive outdoor activities, including nature walks, and history talks. Join us every third Sunday of the month and embrace positive vibes while staying active and connected with our community.

TGIF – This Group is Fun is for people looking to get out, have fun and make new friends. We have no age restrictions and the diversity of our members and leaders is what makes our group fun and interesting. Click “Join” if you want to meet new people, make new friends, and most importantly, have fun .......because every day is a Friday in TGIF! Our co-organizers Amy O. & Gregg K’s vision is to offer a wide variety of social events including, but not limited to, mixers, dinners, movie nights, athletics, trivia, and parties.  We want to do weather appropriate healthy outdoor activities such as walks, kayaking, hikes, bike rides, snowshoeing and geocaching.  The meetups are designed so people can get to know each other while having fun. Our leadership team is committed to providing unique, creative, inclusive, and quality events for our members. We are well organized and experienced at executing well attended events.   We pride ourselves on putting together unique and quality events for our members.  At our meetups, we will do our best to ensure that everyone feels welcome and comfortable, by introducing new members to others so no one feels "left out".  Most importantly, our experienced leaders are open to new ideas, thoughts, and suggestions to keep our meetups diverse and fun! As mentioned earlier, we have no age restrictions, but most of our leaders are in their 40's and 50's. This is an adult social group, so please check with the event organizer before bringing a minor child. Our group is only as successful as our members. This group is for you if you seek good company in a fun, respectful, drama free environment.  We hope you will join us and look forward to welcoming you in our group and seeing you at a meetup very soon.

Welcome to the Let's Mingle Group! The purpose of the "Let's Mingle Group" is to get together with others for an enjoyable time. This group was created to get people out of the house to enjoy social interaction with others. Also, it's for those who just want to mingle with others and expand their social network. This group is geared toward those individuals age 50 and older that want to mingle. The Let's Mingle Group will have activities like, restaurant dinner gatherings, dance & entertainment events, outdoor events, theater events, fitness walks, and other events that brings us together. Please be sure to upload a picture of yourself with your profile. According to the meetup rules, each member must upload a picture of themselves with their profile.

**About us**  Social happy hour, dining, dancing, festivals, outdoor activities, and whatever the event organizers wish to do! There is no fee to attend events or be part of this group. Some venues may charge an admission fee. An organizer may host Outdoor Winter activities such as skiing or ice skating. I'll host year-round hikes if they are in the area. This group changed names multiple times. Someone then told me to name it "Cheers 2" so I did. Earlier it was based on the final episode of Cheers sitcom [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hP21b-AAXJk](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hP21b-AAXJk) . This group is mostly for ages 40s+ but not restrictive of other ages. Most events are held in the West Suburban area. We are expanding the areas where events are held. Organizers can host events wherever they want. There are no attendance requirements but please change your rsvp to NO if your plans change and unable to go to an event. Below are some reasons for removal from this group. **Rudeness, yelling at restaurant staff or skipping out without paying for your meal:** It happened at Eden restaurant event. Yelling at the manager because your gin and tonic took too long to get. Three people skipping out without paying for their food. If you walk out without paying and I find out who you are and you refuse to settle, you will be removed from this group. **General rudeness to another person in meetup** I intended this group to be friendly and welcoming. If I hear about people being really nasty to someone else then the perpetrator may be removed from the group. **Reporting a member to meetup in order to get them banned from meetup:** Please message me first if you experience conflict to the level where you want the person removed entirely from meetup! This is to prevent an unfortunate situation where the person who was reported and banned from meetup was also an event host. All of the person's events disappeared entirely. What's worse, people had paid for such event that disappeared. I spent 3 hours of my time trying to figure out why an event that people paid for suddenly disappeared. I was clueless. Finally got to the bottom of it. A member had a conflict with a person who was an event host and reported them to meetup to get them banned. We sorted it out but if this happens again the person who makes such a report will be removed from this group. **Leaving a one star review of a venue that does not deserve it:** I work hard to find venues that are suitable for our group. I spend hours driving around, checking it out, calling, and asking questions. Many do not accept separate checks even for party of just 8. Some want a deposit of $1000 to $2500 dollars to rent an area if you have more than 20 people. Others request that each person spend at least $25 or else I'm liable. Others state to me that I will be responsible for $25.00 fee for each empty seat at table when there is a popular band playing (tables for 20 in this case at Manhattans). Others want me to sign a contract of some kind. Some say that everyone must be there or we can't be seated, even for a party of just 12. If your food was not prepared to your satisfaction at any event (Steak over cooked, cold mash potatoes), please let staff know at the time of the event. I**ntolerance of others in our group**  Any expressions of hatred or demeaning comments will cause a person to be blocked out  of this meetup group. Please message me privately if you experience this.  I will not allow any expressions of this sort based on political party, race, ethnicity, LGBTQ, religion, handicap (mental or physical), age, or gender.  This includes comments I happen to see in other meetup group comments. **Sexual Harassment** This is not a hook up singles group and people have a right to be left alone if their not interested. Please message me if you receive unsolicited meetup messages from people you don't know. **Our political differences** Any discussions must be civilized. We don't want a fight to break out while we're dining, or anytime for that matter.  If your not capable of engaging in civil political discussions then either stay silent or ask to join another table if its a restaurant venue. **Let the event organizer lead the event:** If an event organizer lists a specific location where they will be at a venue then that's where the group is meeting. Event hosting takes time and effort. Please do not hijack an event and tell people "No, we're sitting here instead". This causes confusion and that's totally unnecessary. Hijacking an event in this manner is cause for removal from this group. I didn't think it would be necessary to add this policy to this group but a situation was reported to me on 08/18/23. That's like me hosting a dinner event and then some member comes in and tells people to go to another restaurant instead. Or, like me arriving to lead a hike (different group) and then upon my arrival a bunch of people are leaving because a member already did my hike for me (yeah that happened). Or, like me leading a hike and then a member demands that the group follow them instead (yeah that's happened too). The event organizers have final say in where the group is to meet and all other aspects of that event. They can also remove people who rsvp who have caused issues at a previous meetup. "Issues" are listed above. **Other general policies:** **NO SHOW at Sit Down Dining events** This only applies to restaurants where we have a limited number of people who can attend and we sit down together and have a meal. If you are a NO SHOW without reason you may not be able to attend events with limited seating. All meetup event hosts expect people to change their RSVP to NO if plans change. **Sharing phone numbers of members of the group** It is never ok to share phone numbers of people in the group with others without their permission. Please do not share any other personally identifiable information about others such as last name or address. **Event Organizers** Event organizers must report inappropriate conduct of any member to me immediately after an event thru email, private message or phone call. Safety is of everyone's concern and I also wish to keep this group respectful of others. **Event Organizers** To prevent fraud, use of your own personal Zelle/payment account for pre-paid events is not allowed. We recently found out that if a member leaves meetup altogether their event completely disappears. Most of us know each other but we have a few new event organizers. Pre-paid events must use a third party payment system, for example a music venue, theatre or sports arena that has its own link to pay. **Un-hosted events are not allowed!** I didn't even know about it until few years ago when Gregg (organizer of TGIF) notified me. I was very thankful that Gregg mentioned this to me. Up until that time I was posting "un-hosted meetup events" because someone suggested an event to me, it sounded great, I thought people would really like it, but I couldn't host. For your convenience, I'm copying and pasting content from https://help.meetup.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002897712-Meetup-groups-and-events-policies *"It can be a little intimidating to show up to an event where you don’t know anyone,* *so having a host at every event is important for making members feel comfortable and welcome.* *All Meetup events must have an in-person host present to help connect attendees,* *manage relationships with venues, and bring structure to the events. The host must,* *at a minimum, make members aware of the event location, and act as a point of contact during the event.* *If a business or an organization is sponsoring an event, the event description must identify a contact person who will be present at the event.* *If Meetup receives reports that there is no one present in-person hosting a* *Meetup group’s events, we may remove the group at our sole discretion."* If an event organizer has posted an event and then cannot attend later for some reason then either * Cancel the event and give the reason why * Find a person who can act as a one time host and agrees to host. Make that person official host in meetup event. Posting of any other un-hosted events will result in change back to member role and loss of ability to post events. I expect that event organizers will have some skills in mentioning whether or not there is a reservation and what the reservation is under (Cheers2 or your own name). If there is no reservation then event hosts shall mention in comments where they are at. **History of the group** This group was founded recently in June 2018 as a Woman's social group for ages 45 and up. I've renamed it a few times since then. Cheers 2 is here to stay.

We're back for another season! This group is for beginner to intermediate tennis players 50 and over. I started this group to meet others that enjoy playing tennis outdoors for fun and recreation. We will meet to play doubles on Saturday mornings. There will be a $10 one time annual fee payable at the first session you attend. The fee will cover the meetup costs and new tennis balls each session.

This is a group for those in their primarily in their 30s - 50s. We will enjoy outdoor summer music festivals, dining out, volunteering, happy hours, game nights, movies, bowling, hiking, walk-a-thons, vacations. The options and fun are endless!