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* …

Join our growing network of veg families who live in Chicago and the suburbs. Our community supports vegetarian and vegan families with kids. We also welcome non-veg families who are interested in the vegan/vegetarian lifestyle. Here we will build friendships, share advice and support our families' journeys!   This group is meant to be a community group that can connect vegan/vegetarian families within their local neighborhoods, where members can host an event such as a local playdate.  We en …

This is a group that has dinners in restaurants. While there is a number of vegan and raw groups, our focus is a little different. We are looking to have events at restaurants that will provide vegan and raw options at our events. It may not always be possible to have a raw option but that is one of our goals. Another one of our goals is to have events at restaurants thay may not be only vegetarian/vegan or raw. We would like to show the traditional types of restaurants that there is a market f …

We welcome all veg*ns (vegans/vegetarians) in the greater Chicago area (and in the entire Midwest) who would like to give or receive support in their choices, whether they are based on Health, Ethical, Environmental, or Spiritual reasons. It doesn't matter if you discovered health benefits of a Vegan Raw Food diet, or chose being vegetarian/vegan because of your Animal Rights stands, or because of any other reasons. The point is that you see an advantage of the plant-based diet and wish to share …

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!

Anyone and everyone that is vegan or open to becoming vegan, that is looking to spend time enjoying the company of other vegans.

Anyone may join, whether or not you're a vegan, vegetarian, animal welfare activist, green environmentalist, intellectual, or nerd.  All you need is an interest in what we do.   You can see our calendar for animal welfare / animal rights relevant events and nerdy and veg*n stuff: http://www.meetup.com/vegNerds/#calendar   We get together for a variety of events. They can be for social, ethical, and / or intellectual purposes. We encourage all members to suggest event ideas, on the Message board, …

The group is being combined with the Chicago Wellness Club - please check out their page and join! 

"Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food" Hippocrates Welcome to the Chicago suburbs raw and living food meetup group! I started this group because of my passion to spread the word about raw and living foods and to start a gathering place of like minded people. I am owner of learning RAW food and have a big dream to share. I am a certified Raw food chef and certified Raw and Living food Nutritional Educator who lives in the Burr Ridge area. I received my training at Living Light Ins …

This group is for all those interested in or already living a vegetarian/vegan lifestyle in the Chicago suburbs. We'll be sharing cooking ideas, joining for potlucks, exploring vegetarian restaurants in the suburbs(and the city) and bringing members' interests into a variety of activities. Whether you're interested in the rights of animals or adapting a veg diet for your health or our environment, this group will offer you new information and experiences to get the most out of a veg lifestyle. C …

ATTENTION!!!!!! This group is being transfered to a different site. If you want to join Chicago Veg*n Nerds, go here: http://www.meetup.com/vegNerds _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ We get together for various events. They can be for social, ethical, and / or intellectual purposes. We encourage all members to suggest event ideas, on the Message board. Some events we have include: 1. Potlucks 2. Socials a …

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 be …

SSS is an energetic group of fun, self-aware women and men aged approximately 25-40 from Chicago and the Suburbs who love life, enjoy meeting and connecting with people and embrace personal growth. Let's create a community of young, energetic minds for fun, friendship, travel, sports, volunteering, learning and adventure. We believe in a universal energy and the power of intention. We welcome the experiences that challenge and teach us. We have a reverence for life and an appreciation for al …

This group aims to create a place for light workers and truth seekers to unite, to refuel, to banish fear, but mostly to feel our ONENESS! Each meeting will consist of energy practices that will raise your vibration, anchor the new energies, and provide a framework for us to experience our oneness with each other and the earth. Your participation in the new energies is more important than you may realize. Here is one way to get involved and make a difference in co-creating a new earth, community …