Outdoor activities groups near Pleasant Prairie, WI

We are a community of moms that find value in the Word of God, and use it as the guideline to raise our children. We come together for playdates, crafts, snacks, and to study the Word. Please join us!

Do you enjoy spending time in nature? This group is for folks of any age looking to connect with like-minded people in the Chicagoland area, sharing a common interest in outdoor activities and staying active. If you're interested in hiking and an occasional weekend camping trip but don't know where to start, then this is the place for you. The events in this group will always be cross posted with https://www.meetup.com/chicagoland-trailblazers-hiking-group/ as an outreach to members in other geographic areas since we hike all over. This enables us to reach members of further away communities. All rules/policies specified in https://www.meetup.com/chicagoland-trailblazers-hiking-group/ also apply to this group.

Est. May 2019, this group is for those in their 20’s and 30’s who love being social and are looking to build genuine friendships. This group is about getting out and being social whether it’s conversing over dinner and drinks, or meeting up at a local festival. It doesn’t matter if you’re a 20 something professional, or a stay at home dad, come out and mingle! Please note that hate and negativity have no place in this Meetup :). We try to adjust events according to the seasons, so expect a wide range of events as the year progresses For MOST events, we will be keeping the attendee limit at 10 or less so that we can actually get to know each other instead of getting lost in the chaos of a larger group. IF I have opened up the RSVP's to larger groups, it is because I know from experience that that specific event can be run smoothly with more attendees. ‼️Please note that we have a strict 3-strikes policy for no-shows, as we give ample time to update RSVP’s and provide reminders the week prior. Cancellations made without at least 24 hours notice may be considered a “no-show” per organizers’ discretion. This is to ensure that people on the waitlist who truly want to attend have the chance to do so, and we always want to be courteous when reservations are involved.‼️

Welcome to Saturday Morning Kenosha Area Pickleball with Steve! This group is perfect for pickleball enthusiasts of all levels who are interested in playing outdoor or indoor pickleball at Pennoyer Park or Kenosha YMCA! Outdoors, Saturday 10AM to Noon at Pennoyer Park, weather permitting! If there is bad weather, I'm working on playing at the YMCA at the same time on Saturdays only! Join us for fun, fitness, and friendly competition on the court. Let's work up a sweat and have a blast playing pickleball together!

The premier black woman's social group in Wisconsin Welcome to Bronzed - of Wisconsin Southeastern Suburbs! This private group is aimed toward black women who are looking to expand their social and business network, as well explore local attractions with other likeminded women. Whether you have an introverted or extroverted personality type, you will find a home within this group! Events will primarily take place in Kenosha and Racine county, though will expand to other nearby cities as time go on! Monthly, exclusive events will include: Outdoor: Hiking, picnics, sports, etc Mindfulness: Yoga, monthly virtual mental health activities, etc Cultural: Musuems, films, Art, theater, etc Food: Brunch, dinners, wine tasting, lounges, food festivals, etc And much more! This group is about connecting with other career-minded women and enjoying this pivotal time in our lives! This group is designed toward women within the black diaspora. **Bronzed Girls on Social Media** Meetup's notifications are notoriously not that great. Please feel free to shoot me a DM on my personal IG, @iamrachelestes, if you have any questions or comments about certain events. Please follow @BronzedSocial on Instagram for updates on upcoming events! (The page is private but you will have access once membership dues are paid. Just let me know and I'll add you). **Rules (PLEASE READ!) :** 1. **No drama!!** \- This will be the biggest thing for this group\. No drama\, seriously\. None\. This group is about finding a community of women to share friendship and memories with\. This will be a safe space of positive and uplifting energy only\. 2. **Be respectful** \- We all have different experiences and different viewpoints\. Let this be an excuse to learn from one another\, not shun one another\. Healthy debates are fine\. Disrespect is not\. 3. **Be social** \- Please use this group to actually get to know other awesome women in this community\. Be active\! Show your face and lend your voice\. Got an activity that you'd love to share with the group? Please speak up and I'll implement the event into our schedule\! Have a business that you'd like for us to support? Drop the socials and send an invite to any local events that you'd like us to attend\! 4. **No "No-Shows"** \- If you RSVP yes to an event and your plans change\, all cancellations must be received at least 24 hours in advance prior to the meetup start time or be counted as a No Show\. Three \(3\) no\-shows within a 6 month period will result in removal from the group\. **FYI: Your profile must show a picture of your face. Try to avoid sunglasses and hats. This is purely a safety precaution. It allows others to recognize you at events. Please also include your first and last time or initials in your profile.** This is a private group, so the usernames, profile information and photos of our group members are hidden from non-members and search engines.

We have started this group to have fun hikes for everyone who loves hiking. We will have hikes for beginners, intermediate, and advanced. Our main goal is to have a fantastic time in nature with all our fellow nature lover hikers. Everyone is equal in this group no matter what skill level they are they will be more than welcome. We will put in the description what kind of hike it will be.....advanced, beginner, intermediate. Everyone will feel welcome in this group. We are just here to have a Great time! Some groups have a lot of rules...😆 If you notice we don't have any...😆 If you find someone on an event and start dating....yayyyyyy. congratulations 🎉 hope it works out. If you meet a lot of friends in the group and hike on your own with your new 20 friends or more.....yayyyyyy!!! We are not here to be your boss or tell you what to do. We at Happy Trails just want everyone to do whatever it is that makes them happy in life and wish them all the best and on our hikes. Life can be rough so we just want everyone to have fun and be happy!!! 😊 Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy! See you on the trails.....🚶‍♂️ 🚶‍♀️ 🚶‍♂️ 🚶‍♀️ 🚶‍♂️ 🚶‍♀️ 🚶‍♂️ 🚶‍♀️ 🚶‍♂️ **Suggestions** **What to wear:** whatever you'd like and are comfortable in. **Shoes:** Comfortable ones with good support and insoles. **Summer:** Water and bug spray **Winter:** Layers Over time you will learn different ideas from different hikers and can pick and choose which ones might be right for you. Our hikes can sometimes be more challenging than other hikes you might have been on. We like a little more adventure if we can find it on the trail but we always try to have alternative routes if a member isn't comfortable, and those hikes will be posted as moderate/hard. Because some hikes can be challenging and accidents can happen on any trail or event we have to have a **Release of Liability Waiver.** **WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY:** **IN CONSIDERATION OF**  the risk of injury that exists while participating in hiking and outing events and activities,  my desire to participate in said Activity Release Happy Trails Hiking Group, its Organizers, Co Organizers, Event Organizers, Event Hosts, and all its Affiliates from All and any physical injury or damages I may suffer as a direct result of my participation in the aforementioned Activity including travel before, after, and during the said event and any and all injuries and damages even if caused by negligence of Happy Trails Hiking Group, its agents, organizers and any other leaders in anyway connected to this event. I am Voluntarily Participating in the aforementioned activity and I am participating in the activity entirely at my own risk. I also understand injury and damages can occur by natural causes, other persons, animals, plants. I hereby release and forever discharge Happy Trails Hiking Group, its organizers and all affiliates from any and all physical or psychological injury that i may suffer as a result of my participation in the aforementioned activity. I agree not to participate in any activity unless i am medically and physically able. I agree my guests will be made aware of this Waiver and Release of Liability.

The Lake County Cannabis Club (L3C) is a discreet group of Recreational Cannabis Enthusiasts, Medical Marijuana Patients, Cannabis-Industry Entrepreneurs, and Community Members interested in celebrating and promoting the many benefits of Cannabis and Hemp products.

We are looking for like-minded people in Lake County to share ideas, fun, and laughs in the New Age of Cannabis and COVID-19. We want to build new friendships while also networking ourselves in-support of our current & future Lake County Cannabis businesses. We also want to give-back to our communities through volunteer work and charitable events.

Let’s get creative! Our gatherings and events must be both legal and safe for our members. Since public consumption of Cannabis is still illegal in Illinois (whether you are indoors or outdoors), we will need to keep that in-mind as we plan events in 2021 and beyond. We will also want to adhere to all CDC recommended restrictions for COVID-19…which won’t be easy.

**If you own a private property in Lake County where our club members can meet discretely, we are always seeking generous Hosts for our events.**

[ONLINE Meetup ECKANKAR in WI](https://www.meetup.com/eckankar-wi-online/events) \-\-\- [All Public Events](https://eckankar-wi.org/events/) **Have you experienced intuition, dreams of flying, or déjà vu?** Have you always felt there was something more? Are you looking for inner peace and wisdom? **The purpose of this Meetup group** is to provide a common meeting ground for all who have had, or would like to have, a life-changing spiritual experience. **Other goals of this Meetup group** are to help people • validate and gain insight into their own spiritual experiences, • understand what their experiences really mean, • learn new and advanced ways of exploring their inner worlds. This Meetup group, sponsored by Eckankar in Wisconsin, 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. Meetup-group activities may include • spiritual-exploration classes, • Sound of Soul events, • ECK Light and Sound Services. For more on the resources offered by Eckankar, the Path of Spiritual Freedom, visit  [www.Eckankar.org](http://www.eckankar.org/). For classes and events in Wisconsin, visit [www.eckankar-wi.org](http://www.eckankar-wi.org/) or Facebook: Eckankar in Wisconsin [https://www.facebook.com/Eckankar.in.Wisconsin/](https://www.facebook.com/Eckankar.in.Wisconsin/) . The opinions expressed in this site are those of the writers and not necessarily those of ECKANKAR or the Mahanta, the Living ECK Master, Sri Harold Klemp. Copyright © 2022 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 55317-2000 USA.

Welcome to Karen's Holistic - Proactive Wellness Events & Sound Bath Meetup! This group is for anyone interested in having fun exploring the world of holistic healing, mindfulness, and overall wellness in a proactive and empowering way. We offer a variety of events and programs including weekly sound baths, holistic wellness workshops, 3 day to 6 week herbal cleanse challenge with a support group, a 6 month signature program to "Get Your Power Back", local events, activities and travel opportunities. Whether you're looking to reduce stress, improve your physical health, or enhance your spiritual well-being, we have something for everyone. Join us to connect with like-minded individuals to embark on a journey towards a healthier, happier you. Who is this group for? Do you resonate with any of these green check marks? If yes, put down your landing gear...you are in the right place! We have something for everyone. ✅ Are you open-minded, non-judgmental, spiritual, and ready to embrace new ideas to live your purpose and passion.✅Are you searching for new experiences in self-discovery, adventure, opportunity, purpose, celebration, positivity, and empowerment.✅Are you searching for a community with the same goals and ideology.✅Are you missing their sparkle, watching life pass you by and not checking off bucket list items. ✅ Do you know there is more but fearful of stepping into the person you aspire to be. ✅Are you anxious and excited to take significant steps ✅Are you ready to move toward living authentically in peace, purpose, power, and passion.✅Has the discomfort of your current life surpassed the fear of making changes.✅Are you tired of playing small. ✅Are you seeking guidance, support, and a community to elevate your confidence to make life changes. ✅Are you looking to blossom into the authentic person you were put on this earth to be.✅Are you looking to live an AMAZING life filled with Grace, Purpose, and Adventure.

Welcome to the Southeast Wisconsin Photography Group! Years ago when I got back into photography there where numerous groups that were active and had meetups at least once a month. This seems to have gone by the wayside. This group is for anyone interested in photography. The goal is to have at least a monthly themed shoot with themes ranging from a holiday or event in that month to a particular type of fashion or era. Whether you're a beginner looking to improve your skills or a seasoned pro looking to connect with other photographers, this is the group for you. Join us for photoshoots, workshops, and networking events where we can learn and grow together. Let's capture beautiful moments and create stunning imagery! I am currently looking for a studio that would be able to accommodate a small group of photographers and models for indoor meetups. If you know of a studio please send me the name. I do have a small home studio that one or two photographers can shoot in. If you need a place to shoot contact me for more information.

The Black Women Social Group of Lake County is dedicated to fostering empowerment, support, and connections through sisterhood. Members engage in monthly activities, including brunches, physical outings, travels, cooking classes, buddy check-ins, and book discussions that promote personal growth. Newcomers are warmly welcomed, and the group strengthens its bonds through an annual trip. Key benefits of joining include enhanced self-esteem, community support, and opportunities for personal development. Membership demands active participation in group events and community service projects. This group strives to maintain a vibrant and inclusive community within Lake County.

Do you love books? Are you a woman who's trying to love books ? Are you a local author who wants to share your book with your community? Look no further! **\*Although "Read Girl, Read!" is physically located in the Southeastern Wisconsin region, anyone who joins the group can participate in online book club events!\*** **Our Mission:** Our imaginations don't have to be a lonely place. This club is about connecting active readers, aspiring readers, and authors through each book's unique story. Through reading, members will be able to connect and interact with people they normally wouldn't. The biggest hope is that reading these books will introduce you to new ideas about the world, and even new revelations about yourself. **This group is for Women with all reading levels:** You don't have to be a hardcore "read 20 books a month' reader to be in this group. Instead of worrying about speed, we will be a space for people from all walks of life and reading levels to explore the world of storytelling. **What we'll be reading:** The old classics, the new stuff, and all in between! Both non-fiction and fiction. From short stories, to sci fi to fantasy to self-help to mysteries! However, since this group is local to the Kenosha/Southeastern Wisconsin area, we'll be reading alot of local artists' work to support their journeys with authorship (and hopefully having them join us to lead in some discussions!). **\*Preferences given to books by black women and other minority communities.** **Events:** Most events will be online (for now). All online club meetings will be free. Although donations are much appreciated! **Connect with Read Girl, Read! on Socials:** Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/125854063941182/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/joycehousepub?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg== **Rules (PLEASE READ):** 1. **No "No-Shows"** \- Please only RSVP to an event if you plan on coming\. Do not RSVP to an event if you are unsure that you'll show up\. More than 4 "No\-show" RSVPS in a month period will result in removal from the group\. 2. **Be Respectful** \- Book discussions will likely include differing viewpoints\. That's perfectly okay and what we want to see\! However\, please keep your tone and arguments constructive\. The goal is not to convert anyone to do anything or to dominate other's perspective\. 3. **Stay on topic** \- Discussions should stay focused on the subject matter\. Though its okay if we veer off to relate the book to our experiences as needed\, it is NEVER permitted to attack speakers or other club members\. If so\, you will be removed from the group permanently\. 4. **Read the book** \- Or atleast\, attempt to so that we can all have a chance to get as many viewoints as possible\. If you didn't read the book all of the way through\, no worries\! We still want to see you :\)

**Not Your Average Social Club** is the ultimate meetup group for adventure seekers, community explorers, and creative individuals that prefer no drama and building new friendships! Join us as we uncover hidden gems and venture into the heart of our communities through movies, arts & entertainment, eco-conscious activities, team trivia, museums, mall/trail walking, and more. Our group is open to men, women, couples, singles, people of all ages over 21 (although, there will be family friendly events if there is interest!) The main rules are only to be kind to one another and we'll avoid the discussions of politics and religion. Admittedly in today's world this can be difficult, but this group is created to provide a judgement free zone. From social networking and brainstorming sessions to promoting cooperation and collaboration, we believe in fostering a vibrant and inclusive community. Join us for delicious meals, refreshing drinks, interactive games, and engaging discussions that encourage fun, healthy living. Unleash your higher self, embrace your inner nerd, learn social dancing, and embark on day trips and other exciting events with like-minded individuals. We are truly encouraging the participation of many to come up with free and low cost opportunities to spend time with others who want to make new friends. Let's create unforgettable memories together! **The small print:** * While the location shows Gurnee, IL, events will be scheduled within about a 45 minute drive radius from Gurnee, unless it's a special event. * Please don't let the location keep you from joining the group to get our event notices! * For many of the events an RSVP won't be required, but is always appreciated. * If you RSVP and change your mind or can't make it, please change your intention on the event page. It's polite to the others in the group and the venue for the event. * Depending on the event, there could be restrictions to the number of people who can attend. A waitlist will always be an option. So PLEASE CHANGE YOUR RSVP IF YOU CAN'T ATTEND. * Remember to: * Be KIND * No DRAMA * Have FUN

**Welcome to the Dive Bars and Pubs Meetup of Lake County, Illinois.** The purpose of the group will be for adults to explore off-the-beaten-path Bars and Sports bars primarily in the Northeast Lake County, IL area. Occasionally we will have a Hockey, Football or Baseball game viewing as the focus of the meetups. Weather permitting we may have meetups at free or low cost events such as outdoor concerts and festivals. Couples as well as singles are invited to participate; this is not a "singles" or "dating" meetup and we do feel that because of the venues where the meetups are held, that the meetup events will be focused on 40+ year old adults. People wishing to become members that are under 40 are not likely to be approved. Please do not bring children to the meetups unless they are specifically noted as "Kids OK". The main objective is to have fun and socialize in a relaxed adult-oriented atmosphere. Suggestions for future meetups are encouraged by members and we hope that you will share your favorite places and events with the rest of the meetup group. Only event organizers may post events to our meetup calendar. Please post your ideas to the message board to be reviewed. **Please READ the below carefully:** **The following are requirements of membership in the Dive Bars and Pubs Meetup of Lake County, Illinois:** • You **must** have a clear head and shoulders closeup photo of ONE person on your meetup profile. Photos that include children, pets, etc. are not acceptable. • You **must** live in Lake County, IL (the majority of our events take place in north east Lake County, IL). • You **must** be over 40 years of age (our activities are geared to 40+ members). • You **must** have at least your first name in your meetup profile. Initials, special characters, or only nicknames are not acceptable. The preferred profile name is "Firstname + Last Initial". This way we can attempt to avoid having 20 members named "Betty" for example. • Failing to answer the member survey questions or answering them in such a way that it indicates that you fail to understand what the group purpose is and what activities we host will result in declining your membership request. Applications for membership that do not follow all of the above will be declined. By accepting membership, you agree to be responsible for settling your own bill when purchasing food/beverage, etc. at the meetup events.  It is also expected that you will not over consume alcoholic beverages, etc. and then drive from our meetup events. If this is a possibility, we ask that you bring a designated driver to assure that you will return home safely. The organizers and membership *will not be held responsible* if you fail to act in a responsible manner while attending our meetup events. ANY disorderly conduct or threats made toward other members will lead to your immediate removal from the group and possible legal action. We request that at events that require reservations (I.E. "Dining Out") that you notify us by message within 24 hours of the event if you cannot attend. Failure to do so will result in you being marked as a "no show' at the organizer's discretion. When a member reaches 3 "no shows" they will not be able to RSVP 'yes' to these types of events going forward. For statistical and future event planning purposes, event hosts will occasionally add members as “attended” even though they may not RSVPed to the meetup or have been physically located with the group during the period of the meetup event. This is also done when members bring guests and neglect for various reasons to RSVP that they are bringing guests. This is done so that we can have an accurate count of member and group interest in certain types of events. This information is used for planning of future events as an indicator of what types of events are popular with our membership. It is expected that members cooperate with our attempts to accurately measure member attendance and participation in meetup events. This will be our ongoing procedure unless it can be demonstrated definitively that this policy has a negative impact on the membership in general. This and all policies of this meetup are consistent with the [meetup.com](http://meetup.com) Terms of Service subsection “membership criteria”. Members who do not agree with this or the above membership criteria for this meetup group are invited to find a meetup group that better meets their needs or start their own. Members who have not participated in group events within 6 months may be subject to removal at the Organizer's discretion. Having read the group information, prospective members are required to reply to the "welcome" e-mail to be approved as a member. This is to reduce the number of spammers and also to assure that the prospective member can receive messages from and send messages to the event organizers.

This group is created for crafty people to get together and craft while enjoying conversation and meeting new people. The idea is to bring your craft projects whether it's needlework (crochet, knitting, cross stitch, embroidery, hand sewing, etc.), diamond painting, sketching, coloring, rock painting, etc. and work on it with others at the same time. You'll want to bring projects that travel easily. Crafting and being creative helps people feel better, helps with reducing stress and anxiety, and can help create a sense of being more mindful. It's just a plus when you can share your projects and creations with others as well as make new friends. This group can also be used to help teach participants a craft they've never done (I would really love to learn to crochet!) as well as participate in opportunities to donate finished items for charities. I think if there's enough interest we can plan crafting activities like ceramics painting and carpooling to wool festivals among other events. Let's get together and create!!! \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* Just wanted to make sure people know that I'll have a LARGE variety of crafting items to pick from and to keep for working on at no charge.  I'll be bringing the following to pick from (and note, all are suitable for beginners!): * cross stitch kits (stamped & counted) including all floss, needle and hoop * plastic canvas kits * rocks and paint pens * coloring pages and colored pencils * diamond painting kits (includes all necessary tools) * crochet hooks and yarn (for beginners to make a dish/spa cloth) * knitting needles and yarn (for beginners to make a dish/spa cloth) The important thing is to come, make new friends and have a great time! For anyone who doesn't mind, I'd love to be able to take pictures and post your work on the group page.

Welcome to Sparkling Socials! We're thrilled to have you here! Hey there! We’re a lively bunch of ladies in our 30s, 40s, and 50s who adore making new pals who share our love for brunches with mimosas, dinning, festivals, wine tasting, yoga, fitness, hiking, camping, and anything thats a total blast! If you’ve been on the hunt for having inspiring chats with amazing like-minded women over happy hour or coffee, then you’re in for a treat! Sparkling Socials is here for you! We’re super excited to bring everyone together, dive into thrilling new adventures! Can’t wait to see you there! 😊 (Please note) While our base is in Racine, WI, our uplifting energy radiates throughout the entire state of Wisconsin. Some of us reside locally but commute to Milwaukee for work, while others live elsewhere and work within our area. Many of us call places like Oak Creek, Franklin, South Milwaukee, and Bay View home. Our activities and gatherings are not confined to Racine, but we do have a soft spot for local hangouts. So, if you’re a female (30- 59ish) who enjoys fun, and much needed girl time. This is one group you won’t want to miss. **Rules:** * **We’re called sparkling socials because we’re looking for bright sparkling new girlfriends. We have 0 tolerance for any drama! We just want to have fun!** * **We show up to our meetups and cancel with plenty of notice.** * **Please provide a photo of your actual self. You will not be approved it you can not provide one.** * **Answer the questions or we can’t approve you.** * **Keep your RSVPs updated! No communication is not cool. Three or more no shows will result in removal from the group. If are a no show on your first event. You will be removed from the group.** **Cancelation policy:** Our goal is to not cancel an event. But for the safety of our members we will review the weather and other issues that may arise. If storms, snow or potentially dangerous weather might impact the event or traveling (not all meetups are nearby). We will post on Facebook and meetup of all cancellations. Cheers!

Organized in 2018 by cardiologist, Dr Steven Lome, our focus is on the power of plant-based nutrition to help people live their best, healthiest lives, fighting the current epidemic of chronic disease. This group aims to afford people with a wide range of activities to learn and to support one another on their plant-based journey. Our activities include **local group meetings**, **community education events, plant-based cooking classes, screening documentaries, host guest speakers, organize "jump starts",** etc. If you've not already JOINED [https://pbnm.org/](https://pbnm.org/), please visit us and become a member. We send out a newsletter each and every month with upcoming events and articles we know you'll find helpful. And if you're on Facebook, our organization page is [https://www.facebook.com/pbnm.org](https://www.facebook.com/pbnm.org) and we have a Group there as well at [https://www.facebook.com/groups/2088871964474317/](https://www.facebook.com/groups/2088871964474317/). We hope you'll connect with us there, too! Please be sure to **set your personal email notifications for this group** by clicking the "You're a Member" box below the share icons toward the top of the page, and select Group Notifications. This way you can determine what sorts of emails you wish to receive from us (you can customize your notifications for each and every group to which you belong). Welcome!

Yes, this is a dating group for people 50+ who are looking for one or more real, long-term relationships or friendships with members of the opposite sex. It is a group for those of us who STILL desire serious, mutually supportive companionship and maybe intimacy, even in our older age. I started this group because I am spending Way too much time alone and would like at least one closer relationship with a male that extends beyond a meetup event! Our purpose here is to bring opposite sex members together based on things in common. First Things First: I have used the term “liberal” because that is the best descriptor of my views. This is a dating and relationship group, not a political group, but it is pointless to date people whose views we feel are seriously misinformed or ultimately destructive. If you think Trump won the last election, would vote for that criminal again, are an “anti-vaxxer”, a Q-Anon believer or believe the “far-right” media, this is NOT the group for you. This group is also not tailored to any particular religion. If you have fundamentalist, very literal religious type beliefs, this is also not the group for you. But for all others: WELCOME! This group has a more general purpose than a strict dating group in that it seeks to forge “opposite sex connections” for those 50+, but the specifics of those connections may not fit any conventional mold. The reasons for my wording are several: In our age group, you can’t assume where a man or woman is at with regard to intimacy. I’d personally like intimacy in a relationship, but many people, both men & women in my age range, are done with intimacy. This is usually due to the effects of aging on our bodies & minds. And some people have simply had enough of conventional “dating”, but still would like ways to connect with the opposite sex with friendship or interests. So here you can traditionally “date”, just make friendships, or do both if you find the connections! Since I’m still interested in “dating”, as well as making valuable male friendships, I want this group to bring members of the opposite sex together to figure out what they have in common & how they might connect. You can’t assume what a person is looking for until you find out about their personality, values, interests & many other attributes – and until they tell you! And that takes a little time…time that I hope to allow for in multiple meetup events I’ll call “socials”. The idea is that we make connections where we can ultimately get together OUTSIDE of meetup events – where most of life happens anyway! This group is looking for people who want honest & serious connections, even if those connections are limited in scope. We are all TOO OLD to look for new friends or relationships that don’t have the potential for long term. We are too old to waste time by not bringing our best to a possible new connection: showing kindness, honesty, thoughtfulness & respect. This goes for friendships, as well as dating/relationship attempts. LET’S BE REAL: Most of our lives are already behind us. We’ve seen some friends die & may now be managing some medical conditions. Most of us got heavier due to aging & we LOOK older! But do you still want more good human connection and are able to do some things?? Well, join the club! Making any decent connection TAKES TIME & should be valued for the long-haul, since we may not have time to find these connections again. The point is to make the REST of our lives less lonely & more enriched with people we can relate to! To find connection, even if it’s not in the conventional ways. You might get lucky & find the traditional relationship you might desire. OR NOT. In the meantime, let’s find the ways we can enrich each other and find out what we have in common. HERE ARE JUST A FEW EXAMPLES OF POSSIBLE CONNECTION: Before you even think about “dating” someone, see if you have anything in common & if you feel a potential connection. Can you have a good conversation with this person? Do you share a number of common interests, or perspectives? Are you finding a sense of humor in common? We will have our “socials” where we find some of this out. The point is, you can find the WAYS in which you relate to someone: maybe intellectually, maybe humorously, maybe in shared activities, maybe in just feeling comfortable to hang out & relax together. We aren’t looking for Mr. Right or Mr. Goodbar (he died in the 80s), so we can focus on how we DO connect, and not worry about the ways in which we don’t. We want to find people to relate to OUTSIDE of meetup events, as well as AT meetup events. I want to enrich my life with more friends, companions & “dating” (if possible). Other singles meetups have been great to have, but you simply CANNOT get to know anyone well if you’re limited to events. Don’t you want someone to know about YOU & YOUR life? Not just make very superficial chatter at one meetup event after another? Part of the purpose here is to get to know opposite sex members well enough that someone knows a reasonable amount about your life (& visa versa). How else can you be helpful with feedback for your friend, or provide any mutual support? You have to KNOW somebody some! And of course, you look for hobbies or interests in common that you can share together. Maybe you’re both interested in art, music, afternoon outings, nature…whatever! Maybe you could use a partner to join you for “walk & talks”, where you get exercise while catching up with your lives. Maybe you find a physical connection where you both feel comfortable with mutual affection or even intimacy. Maybe you just want to go to dinner together and come back home and relax in front of the TV for a while! And maybe you can encourage each other to keep up with the seemingly endless tasks & responsibilities of life. IT’S ALL LEGAL! So to hell with the conventional definition of relationships at this age. This is NOT a “get married” group, or promising to find your “soul mate” or “the one”. I don’t believe in those fairy tales. I made this group simply so that those of us who are serious & still desiring the closeness of a real relationship, or good friendships, COULD CONNECT! You can have a serious relationship with someone without a marriage certificate and without living together if you wish. It’s up to YOU TWO to determine how you want to configure your relationship. Keep those parts of your life that are working intact, and negotiate with your partner how and when you want to see each other. Determine which interests you want to share and how you want your time together spent. The key is that you’re serious about a long-term relationship, or friendship, and are willing to provide mutual support & continuity…IF the two of you connect. I stated “IF” because you simply cannot know if you connect with another person until you take the time to get to know them. Just be respectful and honest with the other person and know your own boundaries – so you don’t misrepresent what you can offer. \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~ We will have very low-pressure “socials” where we meet, make introductions, find out about interests, hobbies, and how a person would like someone to possibly fit into their life. There doesn’t need to be some exact script for how two people try to connect. How you connect can be determined over time, over multiple “socials”, and will need to be flexible enough to work for both parties. You’ll need to use the art of gentle negotiation and a little trial & error! These socials will allow males and females to get a sense of each other and try to get that often subtle read on possible chemistry on a variety of levels. The best way to even just get a “feel” for other people is in a light-hearted, but structured format and I intend to provide some structure in conversation. AND IT HAS TO BE DONE LIVE. Screw social media! Screw dating apps that are full of SCAMS! They don’t work! We’ll be meeting LIVE & talking about all kinds of things, including what you might be looking for! We know you can’t just meet new people and find some instant connection. It takes TIME to get to know anyone, so there is NO PRESSURE to delve into something UNTIL you get to know someone pretty well. BUT YOU AIN’T GETTIN’ ANY YOUNGER, HONEY!! So if you’re looking for something other than just a sporadic activity with a meetup group, or a con game with a dating site, THIS IS YOUR CHANCE! To be a member of this group, you MUST fill out the short questionnaire, the same as you would for any dating site. This is where you will provide an introduction to yourself. You MUST have a picture of your face so we know who you are. You also MUST be fully vaccinated and preferably “boosted”. Lastly, know that I created this group to find better connections IN MY OWN LIFE. I did NOT create this group to make a buck -- like several other “dating” groups. I pay good money to have any groups at all! And you will NOT be steered to a dating site; there are no con games here!

For more information about BCLC memebership and club rides check out our Web Site!

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Looking for fun and fitness on two wheels in the northern suburbs of Chicago? <br>Then look no further than the Bicycle Club of Lake County.

Since 1977, BCLC has offered rides in length from ten miles for families to daylong tours of 75 miles or more for experienced cyclists — all led by fellow club members who know the lightly traveled, most scenic routes and out-of-the-way refreshment stops. In addition, the club holds monthly meetings and frequent social activities. Want to try biking on the off-road trails through the forest preserves? BCLC will take you there.

Prefer road riding, or even competitive biking? BCLC members do that, too. Have an idea for a bike trip that you would like to lead? Club members are encouraged to participate in planning new activities.

Want to learn how to cycle more comfortably, do minor cycle repairs yourself, keep in shape in the off-season, or lobby for more trails? BCLC meetings offer education to enthusiasts on a variety of such topics, as well as fellowship. Informative meetings are held the 4th Tuesday of the month, four times a year starting at 7:00 p.m. at the Libertyville Civic Center, Room E on the lower level. View the Calendar

Looking for companionship on weekend or week long bike tours throughout the U.S. and beyond? You’ll find some of BCLC’s over 200 members there, too. There are club parties and social outings as well. You’ll be able to keep track of all the activities through the club’s monthly newsletter and website.

Interested in cycling, but unsure of what equipment to buy? <br>Members will share their expertise and experience and your club membership will earn you discounts at selected bike shops in the area. The club welcomes visitors to meetings, club rides, and our annual non-competitive bike event, the Ramble. All Ramble routes are marked and serviced by sag vehicles (for minor repairs and support along the way). The route features a centrally located rest stop, which insures that riders have regular opportunities to refuel. Every year, club volunteers staff the event, ensuring that the more than 500 cyclists expected to pedal through the scenic lakes region enjoy their day. Funds raised from the Ramble are used to support local club activities, as well as state and regional bicycle advocacy organizations that promote better cycling conditions.

BCLC is an affiliate member of Active Transportation Alliance, American Bicycle Racing, Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin, League of American Bicyclists, League of Illinois Bicyclists, Rails to Trails Conservancy.

To find out more about BCLC, come to a meeting or ride with us. We are a truly diverse group and growing every day.

I  am a 59-year-old Grayslake, IL empty-nester who wants to find women interested in friendship, connection, and shared experiences. Consider this group if the following feels like you: I am down-to-earth and love the outdoors (easy hiking, paddling, biking, and camping). I like to talk about ideas and want to be informed. I lean politically toward progressive politics, women's rights, and social justice. I value experiences over things. I am up to trying something new.