We are a group of moms from McHenry and surrounding areas that are laid back and love to be active and on the go!! We love to get together for girls nights, playdates and outings, chats, book clubs, potlucks and everything else that strikes our interest! Our goal is to be a strong support network for each other and a place for our kids to meet and for all of us to build lifelong friendships. The dynamics of our group may change from time to time but the purpose will stay the same, to get you out …

Stay-at-home dads! Grandpas! Uncles! Work-at-home dads (full-time, part-time)! Has a new baby or a growing toddler in your nuclear or extended family given you--a father/uncle/grandfather/male mentor--the unique opportunity to do a great deal of your loved one's child care? Dads (and other male caregivers!): Are you perhaps fortunate enough to have a hardworking spouse/relative and parent of said child that happens to be working away from home most of the day while you give it your all to be the …

The New Children The children of the new millennium are here with abundant and amazing gifts. When not embraced by their peers and society at-large, the journey of both child and their family can be scary, isolating and confusing.  Come connect with others, find answers and support for your phenomenal child, and realize you are not alone. Indigo, Crystal, Rainbow, Star Children and the Children of Now are just a few accurate terms used to describe these incredible youth; however, we as a societ …

Adoptive Dads of children from Taiwan, China and/or of Chinese or other Asian heritage. Meet other Dads like you! Talk about what's on your mind as an adoptive father of Asian children. Some special events we have planned: Guest speakers will be invited so that we can learn about your children's birth culture from experts (not just the "tourist" version). Dragon Dance troupe. Social Mixers (Dad's night out). Fathers only play group. Get out for the evening without feeling bad about it... you're …

Whether you have a newborn, toddler or school aged kid you are welcome, but the only thing we ask is that you be a "younger" mama in your 20's/early 30's. I wanted to create a place for hip moms to meet other moms, create friendships, socialize and create friendships for our children. I'm a mom of 3. 2 year old twins and a 3 year old and I'm so excited to get this group going! My goal is to create play dates, support and maybe we can fit in some girls nights  too! Play dates will be different ti …

This group is all about moms supporting other moms. I noticed that most of the local groups were already full so I decided to start my own. We are for people in and near lake in the hills. Whether you work or stay at home, all mommy's are welcome! We are hoping to develop many lifelong friendships as a result of this group. Playdates, stroller walks, moms night out, etc. My name is Jen and I have two girls, Allison (7) and Emma (4 months). We are so excited to meet you!

I have decided to start this group to meet mom's that live in my area. I have recently moved to Huntley, and love it, but I would also love to meet new people, make new friends, and have fun. I have three beautiful children, Gabriel (6), Grace (3), and Gretta (2), and would love for them to meet new children in the area to play with. This group is for any mom's in the area that would love to meet other mom's, get together, and make new friends.

Meet other women in your area for friendship and socializing! Ever wish you had a group of girlfriends you could call up and get together with when you needed? Similar to a "Sex in the City" gathering where you are with your closest lady friends and you can talk about anything and just have some good laughs! Or even maybe plan a trip together. Come out and gather with women (median age seems to be 30's-50's, single, married, has kids, doesn't have kids, empty nesters, all welcome) in your local …

The Northern Illinois center for Autism (NICA) is a 501c3 non profit organization that was developed by parents, guided by professionals and has grown over these past 5 years into an organization that has a networking membership of over 575 contacts. Serving well over 1,250 people annually, NICA continues to grow and assist people with autism, their family members and those in the community who support them.

Are you a young mom in the Wonder Lake area? Want to get your kids out to meet friends in the area? Then this is the group for you! Kids 1+ are invited to come out and meet some friends from their area!

Meet friendly local down to earth moms to talk about your kids and have fun! Come to a Moms Meetup to share experiences, find advice, give support and make new friends. Activities will include coffee talk, playdates, moms night out, stroller walks, moms night in, and other special events like library storytimes, open gyms, and so on. Who Should Join: Join if you are a Algonquin or surrounding area mom (working or SAHM) looking to meet other moms in the area with similar aged children. Join if y …

Dinners, happy hours, bbq's, festivals, live music, house parties, game nights, bon fires, weekend getaways, and much more!!! Summer and the warm weather is right around the corner. Come on out, meet new couples, make new friends, and have FUN!!

Would you like to get out and meet other moms and have playdates for your children? We're glad you found our site! Come meetup with other moms in the Crystal Lake area that want to get out and live life while raising children. Whether your newly pregnant or have kids up to preschool age our calendar is full of fun activities to take advantage of! We have many different activities and events to choose from such as play dates, park outings, Moms night out, Dad's night out and fun for the whole fam …

Is your body or your mind telling you that it's time for a tune-up? Do you already have a yoga and meditation practice that you would like to breath new life into? Or... have you reeeally been meaning to try out that "yoga stuff"? We all seem to agree that everyone is at their own point on the path toward wellness. However, the less obvious truth is that there are many people within your own community who are at the exact same point as you are; ready to begin, but unsure about how to do so! Whet …

This meet up is now open to everyone. Also you are welcome to bring your kids. Do you love to be in the kitchen and be innovative but you would enjoy more if someone else to do it with? Or Even if you are shy from Kitchen it's OK, Let's explore every ethnic home cook meal.  Techniques and experiment with ingredients. This meet up is for active and aspiring cooks to share their recipes, cooking tips and instructions, and home-made creations with each other, share a good meal with others who under …

Hello! My name is Julie and I am a mom of 3 beautiful boys! I was put on a path that was not exactly in MY plan. I am starting this group because I feel strongly that it is my purpose to reach out to others whom have been where I was or are right now where I was when I started this journey. I was told by "school specialist" that something was "off" with my 2 older sons. The moment I heard this for both of them, a strong energy arose in me and I knew the truth was that they are very special, but …

This group is geared towards single parents who live in the area. All ages are welcome from 30-100! Whether you're looking to develop friendships, hang out with other single parents or are hoping to maybe find that someone you've been looking for, we can all agree as single parents it would be nice to find that connection with others in our own area.  I am a single Mom of 2 children 11 & 13, and it would be great to let them have as many friends and playmates as possible. On the adult side...it …