The Goal: A community of people dedicated to consciousness elevation in all aspects of life, individual, communal, social, political, scientific, and beyond. We each have the potential to each a unique level of "Human Optimization".  Attention, communication, intelligence, thoughtfulness, balanced emotion and speech and action, empathetic, beautiful, kind. To achieve this peak potential and manifest it into "life as we know it" including the status quo, we effectively change the whole system in …

Founded by a group of American Pakistanis in 2010, Pakistan American Resource Connection (PARC) is a philanthropic non- profit foundation committed to developing Pakistan’s greatest resource – our people. We invite you to join us in empowering lives and creating opportunities. PARC is a nonprofit organization involved in assisting developing countries like Pakistan to create an environment that promotes the development of education and entrepreneurial knowledge along with raising awareness about …

… We will help you to avoid foods that are not good for you such as highly-processed foods, sugary foods, refined carbohydrates, and bad oils, among others. This is a journey for all of us so whatever the goals are all are welcome. Whether you are looking to lose weight in a healthy, sustainable and enjoyable way or trying to feed your children a more nutrient-dense diet or even just trying to eat less fast food, this group is for you. Our goal is health in a realistic and holistic sense. We ar …

What is Intentional Karma? Intentional Karma is setting your intention for success.   This relaxing method allows your mind to accept your goal as the only pathway to follow therefore failure is not an option.  YOU are the captain of your mind and YOU are in charge of your choices. My life has been changed by setting positive intentions and focusing my goals on success. The purpose of this group is to share the goal of a happier, more well balanced and healthier you! We meet 2 Sundays a month w …

Welcome to the only group for Dance Video Games in the entire Meetup.com website! Dance video games are music/rhythm video games that encourage movement by directing steps and grading accuracy. Popular dance games include Dance Dance Revolution, In The Groove, and Pump It Up. Each dance game is different in game play and songs, so we plan meetings to highlight each game. Everyone from Chicago, the surrounding suburbs, and visitors are welcome. It doesn't matter if you are an expert, just …

This Photo Meetup is for Pro/Am photographers that want to work in a professional environment with instructors that will help them create better images. The goal is to host extremely organized and helpful studio and on-location events in the Chicagoland area. Each Meetup will have: - General Theme - Models & MUA's - Ample Instructors (professional & advanced amateur photographers) - Equipment to use (Lenses, Lighting, Camera Bodies, etc) - Photo review after event If you are looking …

As-Salam-alekum! (The Peace of God be upon you) Are you a born Muslim or are you a convert or revert Muslim; a "re-born" Muslim; are you just learning about Islam; do you believe in one God; do you want to explore your spirituality; or want to explore the Quran?  These are all people who may benefit from joining the group.     OUR GOALS To encourage American Muslim engagement in the greater American society. To explore true and pure Islamic values of fellowship and peace, regardless of religion …

Do you want to gain self awareness and find your true purpose and passion in life? Do you dream of a life that is more fulfilling, balanced, or spiritual? Wondering about life coaching? Our group of dreamers will explore ways to find, create and realize our life's dreams using life coaching tools. We'll explore our personality styles with the Enneagram, center our minds with meditation using the centuries old Labyrinth, and we'll use the contemporary process of life coaching with a certified lif …

The ultimate goal of our group is for you and our group members to obtain a strong global presence. We understand the complexities and intricacies of the global marketplace. The more countries, languages, and cultures involved, the more attention will be required in the execution of your strategy. Visionary business leaders understand these barriers and risks involved but also understand the potential rewards that can result, including new revenue streams, sales channels, and partnerships. Al …

Welcome to the Fulton River District Parent’s Network! Together with our sponsor, the Fulton River District Association (FRDA), we aim to bring neighborhood parents and kids together.  FRDA’s goal is to cultivate a world-class urban neighborhood and our goal is to help by making it an even more amazing place for parents and kids to live. Join us at a family friendly Meetup.  We’d love to meet you!

Have a day job? Working on a programming project on the side? Welcome to the club! Our goal is to encourage and help developers finish their side projects. Whether it's the next Google, a fun but pointless game or just a simple website you are building for a friend, all are welcome.   We meet at least once a month in a coffee shop or other programming friendly environment. You should come with at least one goal that you can finish while you are there. We're all busy, so while networking is encou …

ARFhouse Chicago (Animal Refuge Foundation) is a no-kill all volunteer animal shelter in Chicago. In August 2007, we celebrated our one year anniversary. In addition to helping place homeless animals, our goal is to lower the homeless pet population and the number of animals euthanized. Our goal is being accomplished through a combination of adopting out animals and educating the public on the importance of spaying and neutering. To date, we have adopted out over 600 animals. ARFhouse places dog …

The Chicago First Time Home Buyers Meetup is founded and organized by Jim Barclay, a Chicago area Realtor with The Real Estate Group. Our goal is to inform and educate Chicagoans who are interested in achieving the goal of home ownership. We are dedicated to serving the needs of aspiring home owners across all income levels and throughout the Chicago neighborhoods. Jim will host regular workshops that will cover the home buying process from start to finish, various financing options available …

We all want to live our best lives, right? We want the ultimate fitness for OUR bodies in this life right? We want the ultimate financial life, so we can support our passions, give to others and live our dreams right? We want to be surrounded by amazing people who inspire us, have a fufilling career with all the flexibility and excitement that we desire. We want a great house, a great car, maybe some really nice clothes. We want a great love in our lives, who we admire and adore and who complime …

Do you invest in real estate or business opportunities? Are you seeking investors for your real estate or business opportunity? If you answered "Yes" to either of these then this Meetup group is for you! My name is Jeremy Roll and I am a co-founder of FIBI, an expanding nationwide network created For Investors By Investors. I also manage a group of over 300 investors who seek investments in real estate and businesses. I am a licensed California Real Estate Broker and I have an MBA from The Whar …

Join this group if: You live in Chicago You are musician: singer, play an instrument, beat-maker, lyricist, band-member or are apart of the business of music in some capacity. You want to be able to specify who you are interested in collaborating with instead of having to sift through different kinds of performers.   This group is meant to be a hub for musicians in Chicago to post their projects and set-up meet-ups for those projects. I started this group because I have often found that when I …