Venice Clubs and Associations
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Helping people make connections in the Venice area is what this site is all about. Clubs and associations are a great way to do that. However I found information on local clubs and associations difficult to find. Thus this page.
If you enjoy socializing and doing things with others of similar interests or backgrounds there are in fact many wonderful clubs in the Venice area.
Whether it's a fraternal organization, a veterans club, scouting, bicycling, knitting, barber shop quartet, Rotary, a business networking club, genealogy, yachting, golf, tennis, bridge, or a naturist club, and more there is an amazing range of clubs and associations for your enjoyment in the Venice Florida area.
This page may help you find associations and friends in places you never thought of. It could also lead you to discover and try new things.
A dry listing is not what I want for this site. However to do more takes time and I wanted this list to be available quickly. The list is at least four years old, so I can not guarantee how accurate it is. Postings with photos and more information are more up to date.
These postings will be at the top, the older listings at the bottom.
If you know of area clubs or associations that should be listed or of updated information for any club that is listed, please use the form on the contact page to let me know and I will update the information as soon as possible.
All phone numbers are area code 941
Helping people make connections in the Venice area is what this site is all about. Clubs and associations are a great way to do that. However I found information on local clubs and associations difficult to find. Thus this page.
If you enjoy socializing and doing things with others of similar interests or backgrounds there are in fact many wonderful clubs in the Venice area.
Whether it's a fraternal organization, a veterans club, scouting, bicycling, knitting, barber shop quartet, Rotary, a business networking club, genealogy, yachting, golf, tennis, bridge, or a naturist club, and more there is an amazing range of clubs and associations for your enjoyment in the Venice Florida area.
This page may help you find associations and friends in places you never thought of. It could also lead you to discover and try new things.
A dry listing is not what I want for this site. However to do more takes time and I wanted this list to be available quickly. The list is at least four years old, so I can not guarantee how accurate it is. Postings with photos and more information are more up to date.
These postings will be at the top, the older listings at the bottom.
If you know of area clubs or associations that should be listed or of updated information for any club that is listed, please use the form on the contact page to let me know and I will update the information as soon as possible.
All phone numbers are area code 941
AARP Chapter 372
484-1122
Third Friday of the month at 1:30 p.m.
ABWA, Sun 'N Surf Chapter
485-3311
Helping women in Venice better themselves through education and information.
American Legion 159
NOVEL Post 159, 145 American Legion Way, Venice, Fla. 34292
488-1157
Second Tuesday each month at 8 p.m.
American Legion 337
South Venice Fire Station, 280 Alligator Drive, Venice, Fla. 34293
493-4920
Second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.
Beta Sigma Phi, Chi Alpha
923-8097
Third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.
A career chapter
Beta Sigma Phi, Laureate Gamma Tau
493-3997
Mondays, twice a month
Beta Sigma Phi, Preceptor Epsilon Tau
493-3997
Second and fourth Mondays of each month
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the Sun Coast Inc.
488-4009 or 423-9357
14140 S. Tamiami Trail, North Port, Fla. 34287
A non-profit organization that provides one to one mentoring to children.
Boy Scout Troop 157
Tony Simmons or Linda Safford
423-7509 or 426-0059
Meetings at Trinity United Methodist Church Mondays at 6:30 p.m.
Boy Scout Troop 800
Jesse and Karen Cairns
(941)497-5966
800 Business 41, on the Island
Meetings at Emmanuel Lutheran Church Mondays night at 7pm
Boy Scout Troup 257
Beth Mayberry or Barb and Ron Vaughn
(941) 423-0125 or 426-4048
Meetings at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Thursday evenings
Boy Scouts of America, Troop 77
Jim Tilton, assistant scout master
488-1374
Meetings at Grace United Methodist Church, 6:15 p.m. Wednesdays
Classic Singles
484-4305
Coastal Cruisers Bicycle Club
426-3346
PO Box 7044, Port Charlotte, FL 33949-7044
Meetings every 2nd Tues. - North Port Library. 7:00 PM
Bicycle Riders from North Port, Port Charlotte, Venice, and Englewood take part in several weekly rides as a group.
Collage Club of Venice
408-8791
Cub Pack 157
423-0635
Meetings at Trinity United Methodist Church every Wednesday at 7 p.m.
Cub Scout Pack 257
426-4048
Daughters of the American Revolution
475-4468 or 697-3902
Meetings at Trinity Presbyterian Church third Wednesday of the month.
Daughters of British Empire-Duchess of York Chapter
(941) 475-1992 or 485-1379
Third Tuesday, September-May
Daughters of British Empire-Phoebe Chapter
(941) 493-7273 or 475-2833
First Tuesday, October-May
Deborah-Englewood
(941) 493-2685 or 474-7225
American Legion Hall, 350 S. McCall Road, Englewood, Fla.
Third Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.
Deborah-Venice
(941) 485-3434
Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall, 832 E. Venice Ave., Venice, Fla. 34285
First Monday from 1:30-3 p.m.
Disabled American Veterans Chapter 101
488-4500
DAV, 600 Colonia Lane, Nokomis, Fla. 34275
Second Thursday of each month at 8 p.m.
Early Bird Kiwanis
426-4117 or 426-2685
Wednesdays at 7:15 a.m.
Elks 2632
426-7912
5858 Tropicaire Blvd., North Port, Fla. 34287
Meet second and fourth Monday of each month at 8 p.m. at the Lodge.
Englewood Genealogical Society of Florida, Inc.
P.O. Box 795
Englewood, Florida 34295-0795
Contact: Sue Davis
474-3515
4th Wednesday of month at 3:00pm Sept to May, Elsie Quirk Library, Dearborn Street in Englewood
Ecstatic tai chi and circle dancing
492-4663
Education Foundation of Sarasota County
927-0965
Estates Trail Blazers Horse Club
423-7336
Ex-POW's
474-0340
Fourth Tuesday of each month.
Federation of Mobile Home Owners of Florida
426-0564 or 485-8997
Second Monday of the month at various manufactured home communities.
A legislative and consumer advocate organization for people living in manufactured home communities.
Fraternal Order of Eagles 4398
423-3998
Meet at VFW Post 8203
Aerie on first and third Wednesday; Auxiliary on second and fourth Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
Friendly Sons and Daughter of St. Patrick
493-8839
Epiphany Parish Hall, 310 Sarasota St., Venice, Fla. 34285
Friday nearest the 17th of the month at 6:30 p.m.
Promotes Irish culture.
Friends of Jacaranda Public Library
486-2723
Friends of Oscar Scherer State Park
483-5956
Friends of Venice Library
484-1983
The General Motors Sunseekers Retiree Club
484-4380
Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida Inc.
(800) 232-GIRL
Gulf Coast Humanist Association
The Gulf Coast Humanist Association meets the first Saturday of every month at Marco Polo Chinese Restaurant located in Bird Bay Plaza, Venice. Meeting times are 11:30 am for lunch and 12:30 pm for discussion.
941-475-4432
Gulf Coast Banjo Society
488-3023
Hi-12 Club
493-8660
Venice Masonic Temple, 118 E. Venice Ave., Venice, Fla. 34285
First and third Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m.
Homemakers
493-6269
First and third Wednesdays of each month
IOOB (International Order of Old Bastards)
Paul Schulz or John Todsen
426-3104 or 426-2824
Meet at VFW the fourth Wednesday of each month.
To enjoy the fellowship of good friends and to share laughs.
Italian-American Club of Venice
486-1492
1375 Ringlilng Drive, Venice, FL 34285
Jacaranda Men's Club
496-5053
Jacaranda West Country Club Main Dining Room
first and third Mondays of the month at 11:30 a.m. for lunch.
Jacaranda Women's Club
496-8246
Key Club, Venice High School
488-6726
Venice High School, No. 1 Indian Ave., Venice, Fla. 34285
Weekly meetings
Kiwanis Club of Venice
475-3908
Every Wednesday at noon at Holiday Inn Venice, 455 US 41 by-pass N
Kiwanis, Golden Indians
488-7222
Bay Indies Mobile Home Park, Venice
Every Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at Bay House
Knights of Columbus, 1818
485-1663
Council Hall, 512 Substation Road, Venice, FL 34292
Third Thursday of the month at 7PM
Bishop McLauglin Assembly 1818. Fourth Degree members are welcome.
Knights of Columbus, 7052
485-1663
Council Hall, 512 Substation Road, Venice, Fla. 34292
Second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m.
The Knights of Columbus, Father John J. Walsh Council 7052.
Knights of Columbus, 9924
493-7079
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Center, 1301 Center Road, Venice, Fla. 34292
Second Tuesday at 7 p.m.
The Knit Wit's
408-8088
Monday 2:00-4:00 PM, Fellowship Hall of First Christian Church, 1100 Center Road Venice
Knitting sweaters for needy children in cold areas as Romania, Bosnia, Russia, even to some American Indians in S. Dakota. If you don't knit, come learn; if you do knit, come knit. You'll enjoy the fellowship and fun of getting acquainted with other Christian women.
Lemon Bay Chord Company
698-2928
Lemon Bay High School in Englewood, Fla.
Thursdays from 6:30-9 p.m.
A chapter of the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing in America.
Life History and Genealogy Class
488-8513
Lions Club
488-9991
Venice Hospital Auditorium, Venice, Fla. 34285
First and third Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.
Literacy Volunteers
488-8994
Venice Public Library, 300 S. Nokomis Ave., Venice, Fla. 34285
Literacy Volunteers offer trained volunteer tutors to teach basic reading and English as a second language.
Live Wires Stroke Club
484-7713
Lovelanders Inc.
493-4729 or 493-4904
MADD
Mothers Against Drunk Driving
925-3383
Manatee Community College PBL Business Club
408-1483
Manatee Community College, 8000 S. Tamiami Trail. Venice, FL 34293
Every Wednesday at 8AM, RM 654
Manasota Mensa High IQ Society
349-9329
Masons, Venice 301
493-8660
Venice Masonic Temple, 118 E. Venice Ave., Venice
First and third Mondays at 7:30 p.m.
MOMS Club
412-0506
A national support group for mothers who have chosen to stay home with their children.
Mystic Eagle Cultural Association
480-1261
NARFE, National Association of Retired Federal Employees Chapter 1713
423-0555 or 426-1291
Meets at the Olde World Restaurant
First Thursday of every month.
NARFE, National Association of Retired Federal Employees, Chapter 717
492-6916
PEO, Venice
485-8839 or 484-8839
PEO group of Venice is a projects, educational organization.
Quota International of Venice
485-5797
The group meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room at the Venice Foundation. A service organization for speech and hearing-impaired individuals as well as disadvantaged women, children, and other community projects.
R/C Fliers of Venice, Inc.
497-1996
7 PM on the Second Wed. of each month at Venice Library on Nokomis Ave.
Republican Club of South Sarasota County
484-5130
Second Thursday at 11:30 a.m.
Republican Women's Club
484-8050
Rotary Club, South Venice
497-3010
Rotary Club, Venice-Nokomis
484-9339
Grace United Methodist Church, 400 E. Field Ave., Venice, Fla. 34285
Every Thursday at noon
Sarasota Coalition on Substance Abuse (SCOSA)
412-1240
The 4th Thursday of every month 6:00 -- 7:00 p.m at the Jacaranda Library.
Sarasota County Retired Educators Association
488-0813
Sarasota Institute of Lifetime Learning
365-6404
SCORE, Service Corps of Retired Executives
488-2160
Friday from 9:15 a.m.-noon
Sponsored by the Small Business Administration, SCORE offers counseling for anyone planning a business or in business.
Senior Center Organization
426-7738 or 426-2909
Meet at 4940 Pan American Blvd., Educational Building.
Fourth Thursday of the month with a pot luck luncheon at noon
Senior Friends of Venice and Englewood
473-5048
Sertoma Club of Venice
483-9195
A nonprofit community service organization. The Sertoma Club of Venice meets at noon every Thursday. Any questions can be directed to current president, Kevin Lingard through their website.
Shriners
484-3057
Venice Community Center, 326 S. Nokomis Ave., Venice
Third Tuesday at 11 a.m.
Ladies night is the first Tuesday of each month.
Socrates Cafe
Wednesdays 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Join an open discussion of philosophical questions or topics of general interest (excluding politics), which will be introduced by a moderator. No equipment needed -- just bring your opinions to share with others. Location : Waters Hall, 2300 Edmondson Road, on the UUCOV campus
Sons of the American Revolution
496-8021
Soulforce
493-9036
South Venice Garden Club
497-1012
South Venice Community Center, 720 Alligator Drive, Venice
Second Monday, September-May.
South Venice Women's and Hobby Club
493-1246
South Venice Community Building, 720 Alligator Drive, Venice
First Thursday at 1 p.m. the Club does not meet July-September.
South Venice Yacht Club
493-3469
South Venice Yacht Club, 4425 Yacht Club Drive, Venice
Second Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. the group does not meet July and August.
St. Andrew Society
488-4223
1242 Berkshire Circle, Venice
7 p.m. first Monday of the month.
Suncoast Chapter, National Railway Historical Society
497-6356
Suncoast Naturists
http://www.suncoastnaturists.org
Survivors of Incest Anonymous
474-3887
409 Sunset Ave., Englewood, Fla.
Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m.
A 12-step recovery program for area men and women, 18 years and older, who have been sexually abused.
Tamiami Amature Radio Club
480-1718
Telephone Pioneers of America, Venice
966-5598
Third Thursday at various locations.
The Colonial Dames of America, Chapter XXX
484-9339
4 meetings a year to promote American History from descendants of the original 13 colonies.
The Lovelanders Inc.
475-8799 or 966-5408
Meet the second Monday of the month.
To raise monies for the student needs and provide social events each month.
The Retired Officers Association - Greater Venice Chapter
412 3592
11:30 AM, on the 3rd Tuesday of the month during the months of September through May, at the American Legion Post 459, 145 East Venice Ave
Senior Friendship Center, Venice
Tuesdays at 7:30 a.m.
A nonprofit organization dedicated to the development of speaking and communication skills.
TOPS FL 280
966-5824
Venice-Nokomis United Methodist Church, 208 Palm Ave., Nokomis
Wednesdays at 10 a.m.
Helping to take off pounds sensibly.
TOPS FL 60
493-4308
Grace United Methodist Church, 400 E. Field Ave., Venice
Every tuesday, Weigh-in at 6 p.m., meeting at 7 p.m.
Helping to take off pounds sensibly.
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
488-1900
U.S. Navy Veterans Association
497-5944
Venetian Society of Basket Weavers
474-5112
Venice Area Audubon Society
493-9476
Venice Area Computer Users Group
484-9339 or 484-1364
1660 Valley Drive, Venice, FL 34292
First Monday night of the month at 6:00 PM at the Venice Community Center
Venice Area Garden Club
493-0996
Venice Community Center, 326 S. Nokomis Ave., Venice
First Thursday at 10 a.m.
The Club meets October through June. Guests are welcome.
Venice Area Historical Society
941-485-6062
P.O. Box 995, Venice, Florida 34284
Venice Area Orchid Society
497-7901
Venice Community Center
First Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
Venice Area Quilters Guild
496-9898
Venice Area Toastmasters Club
493-1000
Chamber of Commerce Building Tuesday at 7:30 AM
Venice Camera Club
Meets Monday's at 10 a.m. in Venice Area Audubon Society Building on Annex Road in Venice, FL
488-9123
Venice Coin and Currency Club
497-1651
Venice Doll Club
474-5156
3600 William Penn Way, Venice
First Monday of the Month, Sept to June. 10:00 A. M., at Jacaranda Trace
Venice Florida Corvettes
Meetings 1st Tuesday of every month at 7pm
Venice Foundation
486-4600
601 Tamiami Trail S., Suite B, Venice
Venice Gondoliers Barbershop Chorus
484-7397
Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 800 U.S. 41 Business, Venice
Tuesdays from 7-9 p.m.
Venice Harmony of Sweet Adelines Inc.
474-5482
Trinity Presbyterian Church, State Road 776, Venice
Mondays from 7-10 p.m.
Venice Hospital Auxiliary Volunteers
483-7050
Venice Little Theater Guild
484-0774
Venice Newcomers Club
http://www.venice-newcomers.org
Venice-Nokomis BPOE No. 141 DOES
488-5516
Elks Lodge, 119 E. Venice Ave., Venice, Fla. 34285
Second and fourth Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
Venice-Nokomis Elks Lodge 1854
488-2080 or 486-1854
119 E. Venice Ave., Venice
Venice-Nokomis Woman's Club
484-3193
Fourth Wednesday at 11:30 a.m.
Venice Opera Guild
483-3147
Venice Sailing Squadron
486-8115
Venice Shrine Club
485-3355
Venice Stamp Club
497-1651
Venice Women's Networking Group
484-3983
810 Pinebrook Rd., Ste., A Venice, FL 34292 Meets every other Thursday
VFW 10178
474-7516
Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 10178, and its auxiliary
550 N. McCall Road, Englewood, Fla.
VFW 8118
484-8118
Veteran of Foreign Wars, Post 8118, 832 E. Venice Ave., Venice
Regular Business meeting every third Monday.
Fish, chicken and shrimp dinner Fridays from 4-7 p.m. Bingo each Thursday.
VFW 8118 Auxiliary
484-8118
Veterans of Foreign Wars Posts 8118, 832 E. Venice Ave., Venice
Third Monday at 7:30 p.m.
The auxiliary sponsors a spaghetti dinner on the second Wednesday of every month.
Volunteer Center South
488-LOVE (5683)
400 U.S. 41 Business, Venice, Fla.
Clearinghouse offering volunteer opportunities with more than 295 area organizations.
WAVES, Florida WAVES, Unit 56
493-5592, 351-3845 or 756-3450
American Legion Post 159, 145 American Legion Way, Venice, Fla.
Honorably discharged WAVES and women of the Sea Service are invited to join.
Widowed Persons Service
486-5429
Provides support and assistance to recently widowed men and women.
Widows and Widowers Support Group
426-3203 or 426-1485
Senior Center, Pan American Blvd., North Port, Fla. 34287
First Monday of the month.
To help others who had experienced the loss of a spouse.
Women of Sorrento east
966-5598
First Friday of the month, October through May
Women's Army Corps (WAC's)Chapter 82
485-4651
American Legion Post 159, 145 American Legion Way, Venice
Second Monday of the month. Honorably discharged WAC's are invited to join.
Women's Sertoma Club of Venice
483-9195
Every 2nd Thursday of month at 7 p.m. Location varies.
A nonprofit community service organization.
Women's Support Center
485-9724
Room 240, 400 U.S. 41 S. Business, Venice, Fla.
Monday at 7:30 p.m.; Tuesdays at 6 p.m.; Thursdays at 7 p.m.; Fridays at noon
A human services, nonprofit organization which provides information, support and companionship for women in transition.
Zonta Club
966-2145
The Zonta Club of Venice is a service club for working women.
484-1122
Third Friday of the month at 1:30 p.m.
ABWA, Sun 'N Surf Chapter
485-3311
Helping women in Venice better themselves through education and information.
American Legion 159
NOVEL Post 159, 145 American Legion Way, Venice, Fla. 34292
488-1157
Second Tuesday each month at 8 p.m.
American Legion 337
South Venice Fire Station, 280 Alligator Drive, Venice, Fla. 34293
493-4920
Second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.
Beta Sigma Phi, Chi Alpha
923-8097
Third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.
A career chapter
Beta Sigma Phi, Laureate Gamma Tau
493-3997
Mondays, twice a month
Beta Sigma Phi, Preceptor Epsilon Tau
493-3997
Second and fourth Mondays of each month
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the Sun Coast Inc.
488-4009 or 423-9357
14140 S. Tamiami Trail, North Port, Fla. 34287
A non-profit organization that provides one to one mentoring to children.
Boy Scout Troop 157
Tony Simmons or Linda Safford
423-7509 or 426-0059
Meetings at Trinity United Methodist Church Mondays at 6:30 p.m.
Boy Scout Troop 800
Jesse and Karen Cairns
(941)497-5966
800 Business 41, on the Island
Meetings at Emmanuel Lutheran Church Mondays night at 7pm
Boy Scout Troup 257
Beth Mayberry or Barb and Ron Vaughn
(941) 423-0125 or 426-4048
Meetings at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Thursday evenings
Boy Scouts of America, Troop 77
Jim Tilton, assistant scout master
488-1374
Meetings at Grace United Methodist Church, 6:15 p.m. Wednesdays
Classic Singles
484-4305
Coastal Cruisers Bicycle Club
426-3346
PO Box 7044, Port Charlotte, FL 33949-7044
Meetings every 2nd Tues. - North Port Library. 7:00 PM
Bicycle Riders from North Port, Port Charlotte, Venice, and Englewood take part in several weekly rides as a group.
Collage Club of Venice
408-8791
Cub Pack 157
423-0635
Meetings at Trinity United Methodist Church every Wednesday at 7 p.m.
Cub Scout Pack 257
426-4048
Daughters of the American Revolution
475-4468 or 697-3902
Meetings at Trinity Presbyterian Church third Wednesday of the month.
Daughters of British Empire-Duchess of York Chapter
(941) 475-1992 or 485-1379
Third Tuesday, September-May
Daughters of British Empire-Phoebe Chapter
(941) 493-7273 or 475-2833
First Tuesday, October-May
Deborah-Englewood
(941) 493-2685 or 474-7225
American Legion Hall, 350 S. McCall Road, Englewood, Fla.
Third Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.
Deborah-Venice
(941) 485-3434
Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall, 832 E. Venice Ave., Venice, Fla. 34285
First Monday from 1:30-3 p.m.
Disabled American Veterans Chapter 101
488-4500
DAV, 600 Colonia Lane, Nokomis, Fla. 34275
Second Thursday of each month at 8 p.m.
Early Bird Kiwanis
426-4117 or 426-2685
Wednesdays at 7:15 a.m.
Elks 2632
426-7912
5858 Tropicaire Blvd., North Port, Fla. 34287
Meet second and fourth Monday of each month at 8 p.m. at the Lodge.
Englewood Genealogical Society of Florida, Inc.
P.O. Box 795
Englewood, Florida 34295-0795
Contact: Sue Davis
474-3515
4th Wednesday of month at 3:00pm Sept to May, Elsie Quirk Library, Dearborn Street in Englewood
Ecstatic tai chi and circle dancing
492-4663
Education Foundation of Sarasota County
927-0965
Estates Trail Blazers Horse Club
423-7336
Ex-POW's
474-0340
Fourth Tuesday of each month.
Federation of Mobile Home Owners of Florida
426-0564 or 485-8997
Second Monday of the month at various manufactured home communities.
A legislative and consumer advocate organization for people living in manufactured home communities.
Fraternal Order of Eagles 4398
423-3998
Meet at VFW Post 8203
Aerie on first and third Wednesday; Auxiliary on second and fourth Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
Friendly Sons and Daughter of St. Patrick
493-8839
Epiphany Parish Hall, 310 Sarasota St., Venice, Fla. 34285
Friday nearest the 17th of the month at 6:30 p.m.
Promotes Irish culture.
Friends of Jacaranda Public Library
486-2723
Friends of Oscar Scherer State Park
483-5956
Friends of Venice Library
484-1983
The General Motors Sunseekers Retiree Club
484-4380
Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida Inc.
(800) 232-GIRL
Gulf Coast Humanist Association
The Gulf Coast Humanist Association meets the first Saturday of every month at Marco Polo Chinese Restaurant located in Bird Bay Plaza, Venice. Meeting times are 11:30 am for lunch and 12:30 pm for discussion.
941-475-4432
Gulf Coast Banjo Society
488-3023
Hi-12 Club
493-8660
Venice Masonic Temple, 118 E. Venice Ave., Venice, Fla. 34285
First and third Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m.
Homemakers
493-6269
First and third Wednesdays of each month
IOOB (International Order of Old Bastards)
Paul Schulz or John Todsen
426-3104 or 426-2824
Meet at VFW the fourth Wednesday of each month.
To enjoy the fellowship of good friends and to share laughs.
Italian-American Club of Venice
486-1492
1375 Ringlilng Drive, Venice, FL 34285
Jacaranda Men's Club
496-5053
Jacaranda West Country Club Main Dining Room
first and third Mondays of the month at 11:30 a.m. for lunch.
Jacaranda Women's Club
496-8246
Key Club, Venice High School
488-6726
Venice High School, No. 1 Indian Ave., Venice, Fla. 34285
Weekly meetings
Kiwanis Club of Venice
475-3908
Every Wednesday at noon at Holiday Inn Venice, 455 US 41 by-pass N
Kiwanis, Golden Indians
488-7222
Bay Indies Mobile Home Park, Venice
Every Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at Bay House
Knights of Columbus, 1818
485-1663
Council Hall, 512 Substation Road, Venice, FL 34292
Third Thursday of the month at 7PM
Bishop McLauglin Assembly 1818. Fourth Degree members are welcome.
Knights of Columbus, 7052
485-1663
Council Hall, 512 Substation Road, Venice, Fla. 34292
Second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m.
The Knights of Columbus, Father John J. Walsh Council 7052.
Knights of Columbus, 9924
493-7079
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Center, 1301 Center Road, Venice, Fla. 34292
Second Tuesday at 7 p.m.
The Knit Wit's
408-8088
Monday 2:00-4:00 PM, Fellowship Hall of First Christian Church, 1100 Center Road Venice
Knitting sweaters for needy children in cold areas as Romania, Bosnia, Russia, even to some American Indians in S. Dakota. If you don't knit, come learn; if you do knit, come knit. You'll enjoy the fellowship and fun of getting acquainted with other Christian women.
Lemon Bay Chord Company
698-2928
Lemon Bay High School in Englewood, Fla.
Thursdays from 6:30-9 p.m.
A chapter of the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing in America.
Life History and Genealogy Class
488-8513
Lions Club
488-9991
Venice Hospital Auditorium, Venice, Fla. 34285
First and third Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.
Literacy Volunteers
488-8994
Venice Public Library, 300 S. Nokomis Ave., Venice, Fla. 34285
Literacy Volunteers offer trained volunteer tutors to teach basic reading and English as a second language.
Live Wires Stroke Club
484-7713
Lovelanders Inc.
493-4729 or 493-4904
MADD
Mothers Against Drunk Driving
925-3383
Manatee Community College PBL Business Club
408-1483
Manatee Community College, 8000 S. Tamiami Trail. Venice, FL 34293
Every Wednesday at 8AM, RM 654
Manasota Mensa High IQ Society
349-9329
Masons, Venice 301
493-8660
Venice Masonic Temple, 118 E. Venice Ave., Venice
First and third Mondays at 7:30 p.m.
MOMS Club
412-0506
A national support group for mothers who have chosen to stay home with their children.
Mystic Eagle Cultural Association
480-1261
NARFE, National Association of Retired Federal Employees Chapter 1713
423-0555 or 426-1291
Meets at the Olde World Restaurant
First Thursday of every month.
NARFE, National Association of Retired Federal Employees, Chapter 717
492-6916
PEO, Venice
485-8839 or 484-8839
PEO group of Venice is a projects, educational organization.
Quota International of Venice
485-5797
The group meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room at the Venice Foundation. A service organization for speech and hearing-impaired individuals as well as disadvantaged women, children, and other community projects.
R/C Fliers of Venice, Inc.
497-1996
7 PM on the Second Wed. of each month at Venice Library on Nokomis Ave.
Republican Club of South Sarasota County
484-5130
Second Thursday at 11:30 a.m.
Republican Women's Club
484-8050
Rotary Club, South Venice
497-3010
Rotary Club, Venice-Nokomis
484-9339
Grace United Methodist Church, 400 E. Field Ave., Venice, Fla. 34285
Every Thursday at noon
Sarasota Coalition on Substance Abuse (SCOSA)
412-1240
The 4th Thursday of every month 6:00 -- 7:00 p.m at the Jacaranda Library.
Sarasota County Retired Educators Association
488-0813
Sarasota Institute of Lifetime Learning
365-6404
SCORE, Service Corps of Retired Executives
488-2160
Friday from 9:15 a.m.-noon
Sponsored by the Small Business Administration, SCORE offers counseling for anyone planning a business or in business.
Senior Center Organization
426-7738 or 426-2909
Meet at 4940 Pan American Blvd., Educational Building.
Fourth Thursday of the month with a pot luck luncheon at noon
Senior Friends of Venice and Englewood
473-5048
Sertoma Club of Venice
483-9195
A nonprofit community service organization. The Sertoma Club of Venice meets at noon every Thursday. Any questions can be directed to current president, Kevin Lingard through their website.
Shriners
484-3057
Venice Community Center, 326 S. Nokomis Ave., Venice
Third Tuesday at 11 a.m.
Ladies night is the first Tuesday of each month.
Socrates Cafe
Wednesdays 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Join an open discussion of philosophical questions or topics of general interest (excluding politics), which will be introduced by a moderator. No equipment needed -- just bring your opinions to share with others. Location : Waters Hall, 2300 Edmondson Road, on the UUCOV campus
Sons of the American Revolution
496-8021
Soulforce
493-9036
South Venice Garden Club
497-1012
South Venice Community Center, 720 Alligator Drive, Venice
Second Monday, September-May.
South Venice Women's and Hobby Club
493-1246
South Venice Community Building, 720 Alligator Drive, Venice
First Thursday at 1 p.m. the Club does not meet July-September.
South Venice Yacht Club
493-3469
South Venice Yacht Club, 4425 Yacht Club Drive, Venice
Second Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. the group does not meet July and August.
St. Andrew Society
488-4223
1242 Berkshire Circle, Venice
7 p.m. first Monday of the month.
Suncoast Chapter, National Railway Historical Society
497-6356
Suncoast Naturists
http://www.suncoastnaturists.org
Survivors of Incest Anonymous
474-3887
409 Sunset Ave., Englewood, Fla.
Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m.
A 12-step recovery program for area men and women, 18 years and older, who have been sexually abused.
Tamiami Amature Radio Club
480-1718
Telephone Pioneers of America, Venice
966-5598
Third Thursday at various locations.
The Colonial Dames of America, Chapter XXX
484-9339
4 meetings a year to promote American History from descendants of the original 13 colonies.
The Lovelanders Inc.
475-8799 or 966-5408
Meet the second Monday of the month.
To raise monies for the student needs and provide social events each month.
The Retired Officers Association - Greater Venice Chapter
412 3592
11:30 AM, on the 3rd Tuesday of the month during the months of September through May, at the American Legion Post 459, 145 East Venice Ave
Senior Friendship Center, Venice
Tuesdays at 7:30 a.m.
A nonprofit organization dedicated to the development of speaking and communication skills.
TOPS FL 280
966-5824
Venice-Nokomis United Methodist Church, 208 Palm Ave., Nokomis
Wednesdays at 10 a.m.
Helping to take off pounds sensibly.
TOPS FL 60
493-4308
Grace United Methodist Church, 400 E. Field Ave., Venice
Every tuesday, Weigh-in at 6 p.m., meeting at 7 p.m.
Helping to take off pounds sensibly.
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
488-1900
U.S. Navy Veterans Association
497-5944
Venetian Society of Basket Weavers
474-5112
Venice Area Audubon Society
493-9476
Venice Area Computer Users Group
484-9339 or 484-1364
1660 Valley Drive, Venice, FL 34292
First Monday night of the month at 6:00 PM at the Venice Community Center
Venice Area Garden Club
493-0996
Venice Community Center, 326 S. Nokomis Ave., Venice
First Thursday at 10 a.m.
The Club meets October through June. Guests are welcome.
Venice Area Historical Society
941-485-6062
P.O. Box 995, Venice, Florida 34284
Venice Area Orchid Society
497-7901
Venice Community Center
First Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
Venice Area Quilters Guild
496-9898
Venice Area Toastmasters Club
493-1000
Chamber of Commerce Building Tuesday at 7:30 AM
Venice Camera Club
Meets Monday's at 10 a.m. in Venice Area Audubon Society Building on Annex Road in Venice, FL
488-9123
Venice Coin and Currency Club
497-1651
Venice Doll Club
474-5156
3600 William Penn Way, Venice
First Monday of the Month, Sept to June. 10:00 A. M., at Jacaranda Trace
Venice Florida Corvettes
Meetings 1st Tuesday of every month at 7pm
Venice Foundation
486-4600
601 Tamiami Trail S., Suite B, Venice
Venice Gondoliers Barbershop Chorus
484-7397
Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 800 U.S. 41 Business, Venice
Tuesdays from 7-9 p.m.
Venice Harmony of Sweet Adelines Inc.
474-5482
Trinity Presbyterian Church, State Road 776, Venice
Mondays from 7-10 p.m.
Venice Hospital Auxiliary Volunteers
483-7050
Venice Little Theater Guild
484-0774
Venice Newcomers Club
http://www.venice-newcomers.org
Venice-Nokomis BPOE No. 141 DOES
488-5516
Elks Lodge, 119 E. Venice Ave., Venice, Fla. 34285
Second and fourth Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
Venice-Nokomis Elks Lodge 1854
488-2080 or 486-1854
119 E. Venice Ave., Venice
Venice-Nokomis Woman's Club
484-3193
Fourth Wednesday at 11:30 a.m.
Venice Opera Guild
483-3147
Venice Sailing Squadron
486-8115
Venice Shrine Club
485-3355
Venice Stamp Club
497-1651
Venice Women's Networking Group
484-3983
810 Pinebrook Rd., Ste., A Venice, FL 34292 Meets every other Thursday
VFW 10178
474-7516
Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 10178, and its auxiliary
550 N. McCall Road, Englewood, Fla.
VFW 8118
484-8118
Veteran of Foreign Wars, Post 8118, 832 E. Venice Ave., Venice
Regular Business meeting every third Monday.
Fish, chicken and shrimp dinner Fridays from 4-7 p.m. Bingo each Thursday.
VFW 8118 Auxiliary
484-8118
Veterans of Foreign Wars Posts 8118, 832 E. Venice Ave., Venice
Third Monday at 7:30 p.m.
The auxiliary sponsors a spaghetti dinner on the second Wednesday of every month.
Volunteer Center South
488-LOVE (5683)
400 U.S. 41 Business, Venice, Fla.
Clearinghouse offering volunteer opportunities with more than 295 area organizations.
WAVES, Florida WAVES, Unit 56
493-5592, 351-3845 or 756-3450
American Legion Post 159, 145 American Legion Way, Venice, Fla.
Honorably discharged WAVES and women of the Sea Service are invited to join.
Widowed Persons Service
486-5429
Provides support and assistance to recently widowed men and women.
Widows and Widowers Support Group
426-3203 or 426-1485
Senior Center, Pan American Blvd., North Port, Fla. 34287
First Monday of the month.
To help others who had experienced the loss of a spouse.
Women of Sorrento east
966-5598
First Friday of the month, October through May
Women's Army Corps (WAC's)Chapter 82
485-4651
American Legion Post 159, 145 American Legion Way, Venice
Second Monday of the month. Honorably discharged WAC's are invited to join.
Women's Sertoma Club of Venice
483-9195
Every 2nd Thursday of month at 7 p.m. Location varies.
A nonprofit community service organization.
Women's Support Center
485-9724
Room 240, 400 U.S. 41 S. Business, Venice, Fla.
Monday at 7:30 p.m.; Tuesdays at 6 p.m.; Thursdays at 7 p.m.; Fridays at noon
A human services, nonprofit organization which provides information, support and companionship for women in transition.
Zonta Club
966-2145
The Zonta Club of Venice is a service club for working women.