Friends in Chicago

[xQuizx]

Hi!

Please don't flame me for asking this question but is there a post out there about any sort of young professional friend group in Chicago? If there isn't I'd like to start something with anybody who's interested.

Basically it's to help network and just talk about issues we're having with human contact. That and a way to have fun too...I'm thinking bowling, dinner, movies or whatever that would be interesting and fun.

Feel free to send me a private message or reply with ideas. Thanks!

[beeblebrox]

Meetup.com has a strong presence in the city. I'm part of the knitting group and their meetings are pretty frequent. I also joined a few knitting groups to get to know people and be social. I think that there are other groups out there, it may be a google or myspace away.

[hoodie]

I always wondered about Highlife Adventures. There's a lot to do there.

[beeblebrox]

I forgot to mention Chicago Sport and Social Club. They have a lot of activities and sports.

[chicagogirl]

I'm kind of new to Chicago. I'm on the list for a few meetup groups, but i have to admit that I'm bad about going to them. heh

[Jman06]

I tried meetup in indy and i think its kind of lame. I guess it depends on who you are but I dont think its the best way to meet quality people and friends. You should just join something without the purpose of meeting friends but even that is awkard if you dont already know anyone in it.

[wordsmith]

The last time I checked meetup for groups in my area, there was something for chihuahua owners that met 40 miles from where I live. :rolleyes:

[AbstractLotus]

I've joined the meetup groups but have yet to go to any of the meetings. I thought it would be a great way to meet new people/make friends. But that cant happen if I don't go. :0

[xQuizx]

I totally agree with you ladies and gentlemen. It is one thing to sign up for a group and it's totally different to actually "Meet Up." I saw the different events that they were having but I am still a little "shy" to go since it seems like mostly the same people go to the events and they already know eachother. Another point that makes me a little hesitant to attend is most of the events are in downtown and I happen to live out in the westburbs.

I am still new to the QLC Boards, do people here organize events?

[wordsmith]

Sure do, but scattered as we are and with job and money constraints, as well as a kind of (sorry, but it's true) flakiness when it comes to committing and following through, they often fizzle.

Feel free to set up a Chicago get together, we've had a couple of small meetups that have gathered a few participants over the years. Or, better yet, jump into the posting community, and let people get to know you on the forums, as that seems to boost the likelihood of people wanting to get together.

Where are you in the western burbs? You can PM me if you don't feel comf. posting publicly. I'm no longer in the city, but live rurally in IL, a bit past the far western reaches of the burbs. But I'm that direction. I try to get back into the city proper for stuff when I can, it's a nice break for me. I've been to most, if not all, Chicago QLC meetups. Most have been downtown, though, simply because it's a bit more of an event that way.

[chicagogirl]

Hey guys!
Xander and I were thinking of collecting emails for a Chicago email list. taht might be more effective since some people don't log in to the boards for a while. If anyone is interested, pm me your email :)

[phaedra]

I don't know about anyone else living in the suburbs, but the last time I checked meetup.com, there was nothing interesting as far as a meetup group that actually met out here in the suburbs. I'd rather join a group that met somewhat locally.

[Jman06]

ALso isnt the best way to meet people in cities like chicago is just to move ot areas with a lot of young people like yourself? LIke wrigleyville etc...Cant u get to know neighbors and friends like that?

[xQuizx]

Meeting my neighbors was one of the plans I had, but I don't see a lot of people in my apartment walking around. I plan on moving into downtown this March most likely somewhere north in either Wrigleyville or Lincoln Park. But it's a little difficult to maintain the friendships I do have because I work a lot and travel often also. That and it's hard to stay up late nowadays...I'm getting to be an old man. :)

Do you guys have problems maintaining friendships because of time constraints due to work?

[Jman06]

Meeting my neighbors was one of the plans I had, but I don't see a lot of people in my apartment walking around. I plan on moving into downtown this March most likely somewhere north in either Wrigleyville or Lincoln Park. But it's a little difficult to maintain the friendships I do have because I work a lot and travel often also. That and it's hard to stay up late nowadays...I'm getting to be an old man. :)

Do you guys have problems maintaining friendships because of time constraints due to work?


Well I met my neighbors during the summer. They would grill outside or be at the pool or bball court. Or just ask what they are doing this weekend if you see them a lot.