If you're newly pregnant or a new mother in Chicago, the New Mom Network is the place for you. Please join us in our different adventures that offer the opportunity to meet other expecting and new moms, gather information, form friendships and build a network of resources and support that will positively impact you, your child and family. We look forward to welcoming you into our group.

Meet friendly local 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. Infants and kids of early school age (0 - 6 years old) is this group's focus. However, expecting moms are  welcome too. Most of our activities are scheduled in the daytime in the cities of Evanston, Skokie, Niles, Morton Grove, Glenview, and Northbrook and other neighboring suburbs. Activities include park playdates, in-home playgroups, and o …

If you are pregnant or have a child born after Sept. 2010 and.. Are looking to make Mommy Friends!?  Then join us! CHEERS is the place "where everybody knows your name."  By hosting tons of free events, we  bring together happy, smiley moms and moms-to-be, to create our own little mom community. The key to the success of our group is that you will be given the opportunity to hang out with moms with kids the same age as your own as each of our play dates is labeled with the age group it is intend …

Meet other North Shore moms just like you! Come to a local Meetup for friendship, reassurance, parenting advice, stories and fun. We have all types of meetups from going to parks, playgroups in individual homes, libraries, museums and many local kid- friendly places. We even have the much needed Moms Night Out! We welcome any young-at-heart mom who lives on the North Shore (Evanston, Wilmette, Highland Park, Glenview, Skokie, Northbrook, Winnetka, Kenilworth, Glencoe and Lake Forest and Deerfiel …

This has been a group for stay-at-home mom and part-time working mom attorneys who would like to sharpen their legal skills while serving the public good by doing pro bono work.  It is in transition/looking for a leader to affirmatively post events, since the original leader is moving out-of-state.  If you are interested in taking on an active organizer role, please contact Anne Greenfield. The original plan was to give attorney-moms a life apart from crying babies, a community of like-minded wo …

Meet friendly local moms to share experiences, get advice and most importantly have fun! We're moms with infants to school age kids who are looking to do playgroups and other kid friendly outings in the City. Our goal is to have at home playgroups several times a month as well as outings such as the zoo, museums, parks, story time, picnics, and coffee.  Members are encouraged to host events by coming up with ideas and serving as a contact person for these events. In order to maintain an active g …

A group for moms who live in the Albany Park and Irving Park neighborhoods. All moms are invited! Let's get together with (and maybe without) the kids to make the most of living in our neighborhoods.

Our group is designed to meet the needs of new or expectant moms over 40 in the Chicago area. We welcome first time (or second or third…) new moms in their 40s, working moms or stay-at-home moms.  Our hope is to create a community where we can learn from each other, share resources, foster lasting friendships and support each other on this wild adventure.  We provide opportunities to connect as women, as mothers and through family focused events.  Some examples of activities we do include women’ …

We are a smaller group and like it that way. We want to get to know you and your kids. So to help keep our group small, we require that members attend at least one meetup every 4 months. And we would love for you to host as many meetups as you would like to! Just email the organizers to have your event added to the calendar. Our dues are $10/year and are due within 30 days of joining. This covers our meetup costs as well as paying for parties and service projects throughout the year. A little bi …

This group is for anyone who has children 6 months to a year old. Are you looking for other moms to experience all the city has to offer? Are you looking for playdates, walking buddies and other mom's to share "mom" experiences? I started this group because I want to meet other stay at home moms who want to laugh and share experiences with their children and other moms.

Club MomMe is a social, educational and fitness community for to be moms and moms-to-be. Our focus is really on community. Becoming a mother is a journey that is unlike any other experience in life, and we want to welcome women into motherhood together, as a community. Basically we help women transition from me to MomMe! Club MomMe is designed to help women navigate this transition together through expectant parent dinners, new mom lunches, pre-natal and post-natal workouts, seminars, weekly pla …

Are you a Mom looking to make Mommy Friends!?  Then join us at our new home at:  http://www.meetup.com/CHEERSforAllMoms/

You are on now on our Meetup site. This is our working site where we schedule trainings and take signups. We are a group of attorneys, who are (mostly) moms & solo practitioners who want to do pro bono work in a way that does not interfere with our family/work life.  We now have men, retirees, and 1/3 of our participants are solo practitioners. Our projects are: finite and won't hang over your head; have backup by working in teams so if there's an important client call or (gulp) sick kid, NO wo …

I'm a new mom in Edgewater who would like to meet other first-time moms and dads in the area. I'd like to get together, not only to share our experiences with parenting, but also to simply enjoy time with others. I know that life can be crazy right now, but I think a group like this has the potential to help all of us maintain just a little bit of sanity.

Calling all mom's in the Lakeview neighborhood! This group is for mothers and their infants/toddlers to get together in the neighborhood. We can plan playdates at parks, museums or houses...and events like "moms night out", group dinners or exercise classes. Anyone can suggest meetup or event. Looking forward to meeting other mothers in the neighborhood!

The Little Lincoln Logs is a friendly, supportive community of parents based in the Lincoln Square neighborhood.  Our members have kids of a variety of ages but most of our activities are geared toward children ages newborn through toddler.  We have a lot of home based playdates on our calender in addition to meetups at local parks (Welles, Gross, Winnemac, Manor, River) and restaurants (Costello's, Selmarie, Beans & Bagels), with occasional outings to museums or other Chicago locations.  …

Have you ever dreamed of making it to the finish line? But don't know how to get started? This program is for you! Designed for the beginning runner to accomplish a 5K or Half Marathon. Group runs will take place once per week! Check out the meetup for more details!

Creatively Caring provides opportunities for families to get involved in hands-on community service projects that help people, animals, and the environment.  Families with children of all ages are encouraged to participate in our projects.  By taking an active part in community service, our youth develop self-confidence and cultivate a greater sense of responsibility, tolerance and empathy for others.  When we plant these values as seeds in our children, they grow with our children and eventuall …

We are a Chicago resource community for moms, dads and families passionate about conscious parenting, holistic health and sustainable living. We create events and projects to bring people together, educate, have fun and build lasting memories! We also have a new group called NATURE BABES: Inspired by being Earth lovers ourselves and reading the book "Last Child in the Woods" by Richard Louv, we have come to the conclusion: WE WANT TO GET OUTSIDE!  All year round; and not just to the playgrou …

What's that? You have a bouncy new (or slightly less new) baby and your life no longer looks the same? The once rockstar existence of pre-baby has come to a screeching slow down and you've set aside (but never abandon) your pleather for pacifiers and late-nights out for late-nights in? Yeah, me too. Doubts, pressures and panic has wrapped up in the joy and excitement of a new baby and suddenly a lot of supportive non-baby-having friends have slowly drifted... I'm hoping to find new (and slightly …

Mommies are always all about the kids and forget sometimes what is like to pamper and spoil themselves and have fun grownup interactions. I used to love going to the beach, bike riding, brunches, dinner parties, cocktail lounges, shopping, spa days, vacationing with friends, and networking. I want to be fabulous, socialize with my child, and create long lasting relationships with other mom's. My goal is to get a group of ladies together who love their children and also love having fun and experi …

Stroller Strides is a total fitness program that moms can do with their babies. Classes meet 5 days a week and are a great way to get in shape, meet other moms and have fun with your baby. We also offer a Luna Moms Club with fun playgroup activities, Mom's Night's Out and more. For a full listing of classes, visit www.strollerstrides.net/chicago or call 773.593.3915.

Infant Massage is a wonderful way to experience the way your baby communicates with you.  With nurturing touch you and your baby may feel more relaxed.  Research also shows that babies who are massaged: ~may sleep deeper and longer, ~spend more time active and alert for learning, ~increase bonding and attachments to their parents, ~ improve elimination HI!  I'm a infant massage educator in the process of becoming a certified instructor and orignially created this group for my certification proce …

Hi all! My name is Emily, and my husband Scott & I have a 7-month old daughter. I started this group in the hopes of connecting with other folks with young kids and babies, making some friends for our baby girl and for ourselves as we don't know very many other young folks with babies or toddlers in the 'burbs! Parents--both moms and dads--are welcome!  Jewish couples, interfaith couples--all welcome!  We will start with some playdates and outings, and add things like Shabbat get-togethers or ju …

Fit4Baby is a prenatal fitness program that teaches women how to exercise safely and effectively throughout their pregnancy. One hour Fit4Baby classes are interval based, combining elements of strength training, cardiovascular exercises and stretching and balancing exercises. Do you already have a little one? Please visit our website www.strollerstrides.com to find out more about Stroller Strides, a total fitness program for moms with their babies!

We are a group of great, talented, and fun moms over 35 who are looking to meet other similar moms and children. Whether you are a full time working mom outside the home or a full time (working!) mom staying at home, we would like to meet you and get together for playdates with (or sometimes wihtout) the kids.

Looking to meet families in the Mayfair/Old Irving Park neighborhoods? Look no further! We will meet up at local parks and businesses, find activities in our neighborhoods, and have playdates in our living rooms.

Money is so taboo...you usually don't talk about it unless forced to, right? People hide from it, are embarrassed by it and some people think its just plain rude to talk about. I don't want to remain ignorant about money any longer and I don't want to do this alone, so let's get educated about finances together! I am NOT a certified financial planner, just a work-at-home mom trying to learn how to manage money and invest it. I started this group to meet other women who are taking control of the …