Create positive connections   with other northern Illinois families who educate their children at home!   Our primary purpose is to support the unique intellectual, emotional and social needs of homeschooling families with gifted and twice exceptional children. We welcome people of all ages and abilities who strive for individualized, child-centered learning at home. We strive to be a truly open group… welcoming, accepting and uniting all. All homeschooling styles are welcome. We have …

This meet up provides social opportunities to homeschool tweens and teens in the near western suburbs.  Any member can set up an event. A further goal is to support the creation of a North Star Teens replica project. An alternative learning center, not a school, but a community center where teens 12 and up can work together on projects, learn together, work on projects alone, be supported by mentors and staff, take classes taught by experts and passionate practitioners. North Star, Self-directed …

This group is built around support groups for adults with Aspergers, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorder- NOS, nonverbal learning disabilities and other similar learning disabilities. In addition to support groups in Chicago and Evanston, this site will also feature other support groups and social opportunities for adults on the autism spectrum in Chicago and its suburbs. I welcome relatives, professionals, and other friends of adults on the autism spectrum to join this site in hopes that …

I am constantly struggling to find an Italian speaking/learning child to set up on a play date with my daughter who has been learning the language since she was 6 weeks old. This group is for mothers who are trying to raise their children through the Italian language. Even if you do not speak Italian, but your child is learning then this group is for you!

KidzHelp Digital Writing Project: Writing with a purpose Kids creating digital stories for seniors! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Are you interested in joining our digital writing for kids and seniors volunteer project right here in Streamwood / Elgin? (Run by Jessica, Braden and Bridgette Nicholson)       Most kids love using technology and multimedia. Used wisely, digital writing can help kids improve their writing and help them create writi …

… There is nothing as powerful as learning by doing - in this case live interactions with friends from different parts of the world! Our Meetups will be organized to not only have informal networking and fun, but also ensure we walk back with added knowledge and capabilities. What if this Meetup also enabled each one of us to make a small contribution in our own little way towards making this world a better place for the Next Generation? The knowledge residing in our network when shared amongst t …

Folks who like to cook, can, knit, garden and learn back to basic skills.

This group is for beginning photographers or those who want to start photography business. Join now and learn from someone that has been in the industry for decades. Join now and stay posted for upcoming workshops on Photography, Photoshop, Marketing and many more topics.

Welcome! Hi friend! Looking for a group of friendly, crafty people like you? Look no further! We are a new group for knitters and crocheters in the Aurora/Naperville area! We welcome knitters of ALL skill levels, from beginners to the most experienced, all are welcome! What can you expect if you join? Opportunities to meet fellow knitters in your area to chat, laugh, share & of course – knit! We will strive to offer a variety of meet-ups with plenty of opportunities to make friends, have …

… -Learning new things! -Doing it yourself! -Repurposing and upcycling! -Thrifting with a mission to reuse vintage treasures! -Meeting new friends!   SO, if you have ever stayed up too late obsessing over a craft project, lost hours of your day wandering the isles of the fabric store, are intrigued by design, vintage, or art, or just want to get together and get inspired; Please join the Craftsomniac's!        

This is a therapist run, parent support group for children with asperger's syndrome. This is a safe enviornment to learn, connect, find support.   IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT YOUR PRIVACY:  By joining this meetup group, you understand that information you have on your profile, including photo's will be viewable by other members of this group.  If you are interested in joining this support group, but are concerned about your privacy, please feel free to contact Eric.  

Love the French Language? French getting a little rusty? Just looking for people to practice your French with? Start your French immersion by joining Hyde Park/ South Suburbs Chicago French Language International Culture. Come on connect with Native French speakers, and Fellow French language lovers to keep fresh/brush up/improve your French language/ conversation skills with individuals likeminded sharing your love for French language, culture and history. WHEN? every week WHAT DO WE DO? Casual …

Hi, I'm starting a group just for awesome WordPress.com users. If you're already using WordPress.com or you're interested to learn more about how WordPress.com is a great way to start a website blog, please join my group!

The Suburban Chicago Delphi Users Group was created to help connect programmers with other Embarcadero Delphi users throughout the Chicago area and the midwest.  All skill levels of Delphi, C++, Database, Web and other programmers are welcome! Please join us to: Learn about Delphi and how it beats all competitors in cross-platform Rapid Application Development! Learn about the latest features and enhancements available. Learn about programming in Pascal. Learn about programming for Wind …

… Reiki Tummo offers an energy system that incorporates learning about our spiritual hearts and energy bodies while healing physical, mental, emotional and other non-physical parts of our being. Through a series of gentle steps and courses, Reiki Tummo prepares the foundations to support your continuing spiritual growth and development. So come along and be prepared to smile, relax, and experience the sweet feelings of Love radiating from within your Heart :-) You can learn more about Reiki-Tummo …

  What This Group focuses On 1.  Using the WordPress platform to build Web sites, blogs or Web sites that also have blogs.  The WordPress platform makes uploading information and pictures as easy as sending an email or working on a word processing program.  Save delays and money.  By doing these tasks yourself you are no longer subject to the whims and costs of using developers for every little change or addition to your Web site.  We talk about using WordPress' features and your plans to help m …