… The only requirement:  A meaningful self-description with 200-250 words (incl. spaces). Exclude your name from the copy, exclude phone, e-mail, www’s and company name from this abstract. Instead mention how you intend to help. What skill or concept will you offer to the group? Ultimately add a little flavor by including an optional snapshot from you. Thank you. This group is a grassroots movement by volunteers and not fundraisers. Red tape is not on our agenda. We are DOERS. We learnt it’s easie …

… NSFN aims to create a community on the far northeast side of Chicago and the near North suburbs that will: Create both online and in-person spaces for people to meet Help freelancers sustain or grow their businesses Be a resource for those who are contemplating the leap to self-employment Offer mutual support as well as opportunities for sharing ideas, collaborative projects, and referrals The aim of this network is first and foremost to foster community and person-to-person relationships. In …

Welcome Chicago Yogis in need of economic relief! For everyone who finds themselves "in between" jobs, self-employed or low on cash, you're not alone. You need to take a break from stressing out over it. Breathe, stretch out, and meetup with other talented, smart, creative people who are rowing in the same boat. Chicago Donation Yoga is a meetup group for yoga, tea, and socialization @ Infuse Yoga Spa in Lincoln Park. We meet for stress-relieving, empowering yoga appropriate for all levels of ex …

  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 …

"Women of the World" is an all women group from multi-cultural backgrounds in the Chicagoland area. It seeks to promote internationalism and friendship by getting together for different social activities, facilitate information exchange, and support the advancement and empowerment of members. The main trust of all the activities are focused in any of the following: a. cultural exchange b. self development c. business d. arts and music e. community service To join, please submit your name, las …

Modern Shamanism™ is an educational foundation founded by Hamilton Souther and Malcolm Rossiter that was designed to explore the principles of shamanism in modern society. We offer an online course in Modern Shamanism, as well as workshops and events around the world for the same purposes. Modern Shamanism is for people interested in answering their own questions— about the meaning of life, God, Spirit, purpose, self, identity, death, direction, and so on—in a shamanic context while employing an …

MJM Speakers' Circle is a President's Distinguished Toastmasters International Club located on the south side of Chicago. At MJM Speakers' Circle we focus on helping members improve their public speaking and leadership skills using the proven tools, resources and methods of Toastmasters International. If you are interested in improving your public speaking and leadership skills for improved employment, personal enrichment or if you just want to build up the confidence to approach that cute guy o …

… Key initiatives:  Cultural Preservation; Educational Achievement, Advocacy; Leadership; Mentoring; Youth and Adolescents; Health and Wellbeing; Strengthening Families; Faith and Community Outreach; Employment and Economy; and more. Why is there a need for the AALR? Census data indicate that in recent decades, African Americans haverapidly moved into the suburbs of Chicago. This migration represents a vast array of talent, resources and expertise. It also presents an urgent need to marshal the l …