REFF Member-Only Special Interest Groups
Want even more networking with fellow members in a smaller, more personal setting? Join our special interest groups that meet as regularly as monthly and are designed to seamlessly add REFF and more networking opportunities into your day-to-day activities.

• Working Moms Group
  Host: Sheila Urban (Loberg Construction)
  This interest group is oriented towards working moms and moms-to-be and includes a regular email chain with information sharing, as well as occasional in-person gatherings.

• Book Club
  Hosts: Emma Berner (JLL) / Liz Schumar (Marquette Companies)
  This interest group is oriented towards those who believe that great books lead to great conversations. The group meets every +/- 6 weeks on an evening during the week to discuss books that challenge our thinking and often relate to real-world experiences. 

• Fitness Group
  Host: Sara Lagvankar (Freddie Mac)
  This interest group is oriented towards those who want to stay active while socializing with other REFF Members. Activities will likely include: running, cycling, yoga and other fitness classes.
  
  
• Restaurant Group
  Host: Melanie Wang (Pearlmark) / Shannon Powers (WHI Collective Real Estate) 
  This interest group is oriented towards those who want to meet new people and explore fun restaurants around Chicago. The group meets monthly on an evening during the week.

• Emerging Leaders
  Host: Anna Lovell (Cushman & Wakefield) / Sophie Bell (KeyBank Real Estate Capital) 
  This interest group is oriented towards those who want to meet new people and explore fun restaurants around Chicago. The group meets monthly on an evening during the week.

Sign Up for a SIG
Head to your member profile and check the SIG(s) of your choice to be added to upcoming event emails.