MEANA Holiday Party 2023
2023-12-15 18:30 - 22:30 (America/Chicago) | Bowl O Biryani, 1211 Butterfield Rd Ste#A, Downers Grove, IL, 60515, United States

MEANA Summer Picnic 2024
2024-07-20 | Herrick Lake Forest Preserve – East Shelter, The main entrance is on Butterfield Road approximately 1 mile west of Naperville Road., Wheaton, IL, 60189, United States
Come join your MEANA family for a fun-filled day with good food and games at the Herrick Lake Forest Preserve!!

MEANA Talk Series - Cybersecurity Hygiene
2024-08-15 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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MEANA Book Club
2024-10-29 08:00 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
You are invited to join MEANA Book Club. This is an online event. Zoom link will be made available for the meeting
7 pm CT October 29, 2024
Abuji & Raju will lead us through Nexus by Yuval Noah Harari

MEANA Annual Gala
2024-11-23 18:30 - 23:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | White Eagle Club House 4265 White Eagle Dr., Naperville IL 60564, 4265 White Eagle Dr, Naperville, IL, 60564, United States
Come join your MEANA family in your best Black and White partywear to celebrate our association with games, food and music!
Saturday, November 23rd at 6:30 PM, White Eagle Club House, 4265 White Eagle Dr., Naperville IL 60564

MEANA Page Turners Book Club (March 11, 2025)
2025-03-11 20:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago)
Join Us for the Upcoming “MEANA Page Turners Book Club” Meeting!
📅 Date: March 11, 2025⏰ Time: 8:00 PM CST
Dr. Sumitha Panicker and Mrs. Reena Tharakan will present and lead the discussion on this month’s book, Catching the Big Fish by David Lynch.
For more details, please contact:📞 Abraham Joseph (Raju) – (630) 607-9866
or
📞 Abraham Joseph (Abujy) – (847) 302-1350
Looking forward to an engaging discussion! 📚

MEANA Page Turners Book Club - Every Second Tuesday of The Month
2025-04-08 20:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago)

MEANA Networking Event – Meet & Greet (May 17, 2025)
2025-05-17 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | South Barrington Club, 3 Tennis Club Lane, Barrington, IL, 60010
Dear MEANA Members,
The executive team and board of MEANA (Malayalee Engineers Association in North America) are excited to invite you to a unique networking event to welcome our new members!
It’s an excellent opportunity to connect with fellow Malayalee engineers, build professional and personal relationships, share insights, and explore new possibilities. Let’s come together to strengthen our MEANA community!
Who may attend: Engineers and their families only
📅 Date: May 17th
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Venue: South Barrington Club
3 Tennis Club Lane, South Barrington, IL 60010
💲 Registration Fee: $15 for single, $25 for family (includes food, water, and soda)
🍷 Alcoholic beverages available for purchase
👗Dress code: Business casual
Event Highlights:
🔹 Socializing Hour & Meet & Greet – Connect with fellow members and welcome new engineers into our MEANA family.
🔹 Executive Team and Board Address – Learn about our ongoing activities and plans.
🔹 Member Involvement & Contributions – Open discussions on how new members can engage, contribute, and grow with the organization.
This event is a fantastic way to strengthen our community and shape the future of MEANA together.
Please register and RSVP using the link below:https://tinyurl.com/Register-and-RSVP
OR

MEANA Summer Picnic - July 5, 2025
2025-07-05 10:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago)
Join us for the MEANA Summer Picnic on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Herrick Lake Forest Preserve’s East Shelter in Wheaton, IL 60189. The East Shelter accommodates up to 100 guests and offers amenities such as built-in charcoal grills and electricity. To ensure availability, we have reserved the shelter in advance.
Herrick Lake Forest Preserve provides various recreational activities, including hiking, boating, and fishing, making it an ideal location for our gathering. ​
We look forward to a day filled with sunshine, laughter, and community spirit.

MEANA ONAM - Saturday, September 20, 2025
2025-09-20 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | 3 Tennis Club Ln, Building #1, 3 Tennis Club Lane, South Barrington, 60010, United States
MEANA Onam Celebration 2025
📅 Date & Time: Saturday, September 20, 2025 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM📍 Venue: 3 Tennis Club Lane, Bldg #1, South Barrington, IL 60010
💲 Registration Fee: $25 per person💳 Payment: Please pay via Zelle to payment@meanausa.org📝 Memo: Include your name and the number of attendees⛔ No cash payments, please⏳ Registration closes on September 15, 2025

About the Event
MEANA Onam is a warm, homely celebration that brings together our members, families, and friends to honor our rich culture and traditions. This event is not about selling tickets — it’s about coming together as a community, sharing the joy of Onam, and creating beautiful memories together. 🌼

Cultural Programs & Participation
Many members have already signed up for Thiruvathira and Couple Dance — and we’d love to see even more talent on stage! 🎶

Have a gift for music (vocal or instrumental)?

Want to share a short Onam memory or story?

You’re warmly invited to participate!🔔 Please keep performances or talks to a maximum of 5 minutes.📋 Use the space provided in the registration form to indicate your participation so we can plan the schedule accordingly.

Come Celebrate With Us!
Let’s make this Onam an evening of joy, friendship, and community spirit — filled with traditions, performances, and togetherness. 🌸

Tanishq USA – Schaumburg Trunk Show
2026-05-08 15:00 - 2026-05-10 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Hyatt Regency, Schaumburg, IL, 1800 East Golf Rd, Schaumburg, IL, 60173, United States
Join us for an exclusive Tanishq USA Schaumburg Trunk Show at the Hyatt Regency, Schaumburg (Chicago).
📅 Dates:• May 8 (Friday): 3:00 PM – 7:30 PM• May 9–10 (Saturday–Sunday): 11:30 AM – 7:30 PM
✨ Special Offers:• Free diamond pendant on purchases above $1000• Up to 25% off on making charges of gold & diamond jewelry
Come explore exquisite collections and celebrate elegance this Mother’s Day weekend.
📍 Location: 1800 East Golf Rd, Schaumburg, IL📞 Contact: +1 (630) 430-8286

MEANA Meet & Greet - Saturday, May 30, 2026 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
2026-05-30 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The South Barrington Club, 3 Tennis Club Lane, Building #1, South Barrington, 60010, United States
MEANA Meet & Greet – Saturday, May 30, 2026 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Event Address:
3 Tennis Club Lane, Building #1
South Barrington, IL 60010
Contact:
Robin K. Thomas – (847) 924-0006
Sabu Thomas – (630) 890-5045
Payment Instructions:

Fee: $25 per person (Children under 12: Free)
Payment via Zelle: payment@meanausa.org
Please include “Meet & Greet 2026” in the payment notes

Note: Registration will be confirmed only after payment is received.
Please register using the link below:
https://forms.gle/vqam24nMKqmoiLR4A
Looking forward to your participation.
