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44 Meetup Groups match “Alternative Lifestyles” near Wilmette, IL
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Come join our group of health-conscious individuals who are focusing on life from the inside out. Explore alternative options of getting a sweet fix ! Learn why Sugar is Killing us Sweetly. Share new insights and experiences in Healing our Bodies using Raw food, juicing, food nutrition, well-being, alternative lifestyles, caring for our earth, Gods take on Food, alternative health and transformation!
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Who We Are We're poly, kinky, queer, and on the weekends we're flying down the highway on two wheels. We're tearing down the foundations of the heteronormative patriarchy brick by brick. With a firm hand on the throttle, we're letting our engines roar and our freak flags fly free. Well, okay, maybe we let our freak flags fly discretely. We keep ourselves surrounded by supportive people, and we support the people around us, riders and non-riders alike. Why We're Here The purpose of this grou …
This group will meet to discuss and discover the d'Odalisque lifestyle. Taken from the Gild of the Black Pearl "Code d' Odalisque is a genre or style of non-violent consensual slave play engaged in by willing adult men and women. It is a modern revival of aspects of the historical institution of odalisque (female sexual servant) in a consensual form. Play is guided by a written code of rules, etiquette and protocols. The genre or style is an alternative sub-culture within the broader BDSM commun …
Hi, We joined Meetup.com in July 2010... We have been in Existence for 3 years, and started throwing parties at public locations since February 2010. We throw weekly parties for Tgs, Couples, Single or Married Men, Single or Married Women, Bi, Straight, along with ALL Alternative Lifestyle & Fetish People. Everyone is welcome to Join our group, and attend our parties as long as you are over 21 years of age. All info about our fun parties can be seen on our website,CasualEncountersClub.com Help …
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Come join our group of health-conscious individuals in a fun and adventurous exploration of limitless possibilities! Share new insights and experiences in vegan RAW food nutrition, well-being, alternative lifestyles, animal rights, environmentalism, caring for our earth, spirituality, yoga, alternative health and transformation! Education events, RawLucks, Festivals, Retreats, Parties and more!
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Every woman is awesome! We're awesome in that 1950's housewife or girlfriend type of way. *Single women are also welcome to join! Who We Are: We’re smart, sexy, modern day 1950’s housewives & girlfriends! We respect our partners as the head-of-the house & support their decisions. Whether we are career women, housewives, or stay-at-home moms, we're all happy to wear an apron and live the idealistic, 1950's lifestyle of "Yes, Dear" and good housekeeping. What We Do: Our goal is to build close f …
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So what's the '+' in Sex+ Chicago? The extra plus means *Sex Positive*. If you don't identify as a feminist, or if you've never heard the phrase 'rape culture', or if you don't think male privilege exists... this might not be the right group for you. Feel free to hop on over to some other Swinger's group where single males aren't allowed to attend and women pay less at the door. This is a different kind of Swingers group. If you read the Community Behavior Guidelines, it should be obvious that …
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Do you want more than one loving life-partner? Are you looking for multiple committed relationships? Then this meetup group is for you! Polyfidelity, Polygamy & Group Marriage Meetup Group of Chicago is a community for people who choose to live in relationships involving more than 2 adults. PLEASE do not join this group if you're looking for swinging or open relationships. Who chooses polyfidelity or group marriage? Anyone who wants to have more than one loving 'life partner', or what polyamori …
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Meet fellow Polyamorists in your area! Come to a local Chicago Polyamory Meetup to meet other supporters of multipartner relationships and families. Talk about open relationships, polyfidelity, honesty, respect and alternate forms of commitment. Anyone interested is welcome! Join Us to get started! We host a wide range of events every month in order to cater to our ever growing poly community right here in our beautiful city of Chicago!: Dinner Socials Pizza Parties Potlucks Poly Karaoke Suppo …
We are a thriving group of Alternative Health Professionals on a mission to change the world from an environment of disease management to optimal health and wellness. Through the collaboration of Alternative Health Professionals, we can create a tipping point in the nation that will encourage prevention. Allowing individuals to maintain their good health rather than waiting for the reactive nature of the “health system” we're experiencing now. We believe the human body was meant for wellness …
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Cuddle Party is a playful social event designed for adults to explore communication, boundaries and affection. There is a one hour workshop and the rest of the time is spent relaxing, talking and engaging in whatever level of nonsexual affectionate touch you are comfortable with. You can come to a Cuddle Party to meet new people, to enjoy amazing conversations, to touch, to be touched, to have fun, to practice asking for what you want, to practice saying “no” to what you don’t want — all in a se …
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Are you proud to be LGBTQ? Do you believe it's possible to love more than one person? If so, then this meetup group is for you! LGBTQ Polyamory Chicago is a community for Chicago polyamorists who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered, of Queer (Basically just something other than straight or "almost straight") This meetup group is a venue especially for Chicago's LGBTQ polyamorists to connect with each other in a community especially for us. We meet up through parties, discussion …
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If you are part of a couple, please make separate individual accounts for each member of your relationship. NO 'COUPLES' ACCOUNTS. Click on the Join us! button in the upper right to get started. Welcome to Poly-Under-40, we're proud to be the most active polyamory organization in North America. Poly-Under-40 is as social network for young adults exploring polyamory or living our individual poly styles. If you are a young adult looking for a friendly, supporting social group where you can learn …
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SEX Calendar: Swingers, Kinky, Polyamory & more provides a common calendar for lots of interesting events in and around Chicago. Whatever you're into, we're here to help you find it. It's all about options, and knowing that you have the right to make the choices that work for you. Swingers, kinky, polyamory & more members attend dozens of free events every month. If you are an event promoter and have a relevant free event to share, then come on in and share it! If it's a paid event, then contac …
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Welcome to the Chicago Polyamory Community, We are open to all who are poly and poly friendly, without any restrictions. Every month we host a half dozen events, including Dinner parties Cocktail parties Movie night Potlucks Karaoke night Picnics Support Groups and major theme parties (e.g.,Halloween, New Year's, Mardi Gras, Poly Prom, etc) ->Join us<- to learn more, or visit any of our special interest polyamory groups below....
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Welcome to the Chicago Polyamory Women's Group the only poly group in the area that's exclusively for women. Polyamory is the practice of freely developing your own kinds of honest, informed and consensual relationships with multiple partners. Our purpose is to create a support network for women exploring polyamory, or dealing with their individual poly situations. At most poly gatherings, men outnumber women and sometimes dominate the conversations by their sheer numbers. Our founders saw a ne …
Meet other local Documentary Film Fans. Discuss docs and the subjects they deal with and recommend documentary films to one another. -------------- Please email Organizer DIRECTLY with questions / replies ------------ ---- Please adjust your communication settings if you want fewer messages ----
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BONDAGENIGHTCHICAGO kinky dungeon party is held on the 3rd Saturday of every Month! Hosted by Mistress Xena. Shibari Bondage by Master DVNT & slave mara moon. You must be 18+ to enter. The events are held at The Studio, a fully equipped dungeon located in Chicago. These fun Fetish Parties has uplifted the Chicago BDSM scene. The parties have been taking place since the Summer of 2006. This is our 7th yr, and we are still going strong !
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Chicago Gor is a group of Goreans, Gor-curious, and Gor-interested individuals in and around Chicago. We are a community of Goreans, that is people living by the philosophy and principles of Gor: Honor, Integrity, Strength, Honesty. We welcome other Goreans as well as those interested in learning more about Gor. Our gatherings range from monthly restaurant get-togethers to larger events at the home of one or another member. Nearly all are open to new-comers. There is a Home Stone in Chicago. Gor …
Welcome to ChicagoVeg – Chicagoland Vegetarian, Vegan, Raw Foodist Community. ChicagoVeg is the largest Chicagoland community for vegetarians, vegans, and raw foodists to socialize and meet like-minded people. We organize a range of fun activities and educational events in the city and the suburbs. Whether you are vegan or not vegan, we welcome everyone who is interested in a vegan/vegetarian/raw lifestyle for any reason - ethical, environmental, health, or spiritual. We support a nonjudgmental …
The Incredible Healing Powers of Raw (Living) Foods and Juices are the fastest way to restore wellness. Support in this lifestyle choice is essential for success. Let's support each other by gathering and sharing food, thoughts, events and activities that foster a sense of community. Please, please, please, if you would like to be an active part of this community, join as an assistant organizer. get involved! Attend and enjoy! Team planning meetings will be held twice a year so a calander can …
This is a group for anyone interested in learning about the art of Meditation. Are you ready to truly understand how Air, Water and Food are all inner related to Meditation. I'm starting this group to honor a dear friend that is now with us in Spirit, Dr. Hycel Taylor. This meditation group will promote a healthy vegan lifestyle. We will be meeting the first Monday of each month.
Dedicated to Raw Some Foods, and a healthy lifestyle. For anyone interested in exploring and sharing their raw food experience, learning more about the alkaline diet and healthy lifestyle exploration. Come join us!
This group is to educate, demonstrate, & encourage healthy clean whole living. It is for like minded people who are looking to learn & grow in a healthy eco consious way. We will be learning how to cook Healthy(Vegan, Vegetarian, clean eating, grass feed meats, etc). How to live green @ home & on the go. What is Healthy Clean body care & why its important. I have started this group because it is my passion to teach people about living a healthy lifestyle & make new friends & have fun while doing …
ChicagoVeg Cooking is all about tasty plant-based food, sharing knowledge and cooking experiences between members, educating each other about the many benefits of veg*n cooking and how to make it fun, and of course about making new like-minded friends! While we have a broad scope including Vegetarian, Vegan Cooked, and Raw/Living Vegan Food, we will mostly focus on a general whole food vegan diet as the source of tasty food and a healthy lifestyle. It has been shown by numerous research studies …
This is a group for parents and singles who choose to promote health with real food: Organic, raw, and whole. We choose fresh air and sunshine as our medicine. We encourage positive attitudes and loving caring family values. Topics discussed will include: Raising healthy children without drugs, boosting the immune system naturally, your rights concerning vaccinations, water filters, supplements, the safety of raw milk, etc. and anything YOU wish to add. I am a chiropractor, nutritionist, acupunc …
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We are a group of Students, Alumni and prospective students enrolled in, graduated from and/or is intersted in the Institute of Integrated Nutrition. This is a great way to Network with each other and get together to explore ways that we can help each other succeed in powerfully helping others heal and live their best lives! What is IIN? Teaching the Future of Nutrition Are you ready to transform your mind, body and career with a world-class education that supports you on every level?If it …
Whether young or older, single or married, rich or poor, we want to build a community of friends to get together for vegan dining, social events and educational seminars. We will be meeting twice a month for vegan dining, periodically featuring keynote speakers, as well as, keeping you posted all on the Chicago Vegan & Vegetarian events and news. Come and explore a vegan lifestyle with a supportive and compassionate community. Have fun learning more about the benefits of a vegan diet, as well as …
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We are a group of like minded individuals looking to improve our health and wellness through nutrition, eliminating toxins, reducing stress, and living healthier lifestyles.
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For all who want to learn more about Ayurveda - Diet, Cooking, Nutrition, Herbs, Yoga, Lifestyle. Learn how easy it is to improve your health with the simple yet profound principles of Ayurveda. We offer informative seminars for those who are new to Ayurveda, as well as in depth professional trainings for those who want to become Ayurvedic Wellness Coaches. Dr. Paul Morehead, PhD, Associate Chair of the Department of Physiology at Maharishi University of Management in Fairfield, Iowa. Paul is an …
This group has been formed to provide a friendly place to share information and answer your questions about what it means to be a vegan. There are many aspects of this lifestyle that are misunderstood. If you have been thinking about going vegetarian or vegan but feel overwhelmed or unsure as to the how's and whys, this is the place for you. Maybe you've been vegetarian for a while and are considering the benefits of being vegan, but not quite sure of the next step. We can help you! Living a veg …
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Come join a group of health seekers and health care practitioners determined to take charge of their health. We gather approximately once a month around topics that will empower us to attain and maintain our health. Heathy lifestyles, the power of nutrition, vaccination awareness, environmental health concerns, health care reform issues are just a few of the topics that we will be discussing. We will hear from area health care practitioners discussing the wide range of holistic, alternative and …
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