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Forget Groucho, Join a Club!
Groucho Marx famously said that he would never join a club that would have him as a member. Boy, he was missing out! Membership in a club or group of like-minded people is a wonderful way to expand your mind, make new friends, and have a great time.
This issue of Madeworthy is all about clubs and groups for every member of the family. We have spotlighted some great organizations in the articles, but there are so many in our city that we couldn’t fit them all into these pages. So we decided to include some of our favorites here.
Ladies Improv Club
Meets on the first, third, and fourth Thursday of every month at the Pilates & Yoga Training Center on White Settlement Road
Children learn by playing. Unfortunately, our society frowns upon adults playing. Except for improv.
You probably know improv from television shows like “Who’s Line Is It Anyway” and comedy troupes like Four Day Weekend. Participants create spontaneous scenes from prompts given by other players or by the audience. Improv games are designed to make you think on your feet, expand your comfort zones, and force you to play. The Ladies Improv Club invites you to re-discover your playful side as you open yourself to all sorts of zany situations. You will laugh while discovering your unedited, creative side. All you have to do is say, “Yes!”
Plot Twist
Meets at various locations around Fort Worth on Sunday afternoons at 2 pm
Do you love reading? There are thousands of book clubs that cater to every genre of book and every kind of reader.
Plot Twist is a book club open to all ages and genders that is dedicated to reading contemporary fiction, including domestic suspense, thrillers, mysteries, and upmarket fiction. With meetings at coffee shops, breweries, restaurants, and bars around town, you’ll be sure to have a great time!
Culture, Cuisine, and Conversations
Meets at locations around town
Are you interested in exploring the arts, music, and amazing dining locations that Tarrant County offer but haven’t found anyone who shares the same interests?
Culture, Cuisine & Conversations explores diverse types of cultural events, the joy of fine food, and seeks to create a sense of belonging. Types of events can range from art, cooking classes, history, science, education, performance, film, etc.
DFW Theatre Devotees, Film Fanatics, and Movie Maniacs
Meets at locations around town
Do you love theatre? Do your friends actively avoid talking about the movies they’ve seen because they know that you’ll have an opinion about them? Do you know all the lyrics to every show at Bass Hall?
The members of DFW Theatre Devotees, Film Fanatics, and Movie Maniacs get it. They’re just like you. They understand that enthusiasm breeds opinions, and they want to know yours. All they ask is that you are as respectful of their opinions as they are of yours!
Fort Worth Bootstrappers’ Breakfast Meetup
Meets at Ol’ South Pancake House
Being an entrepreneur is difficult. There’s so much to know about growing your business from an idea to a viable company.
Part of a global network, Fort Worth Bootstrappers’ Breakfast Meetups are for founders of new businesses to compare notes, share ideas, and meet others who are serious about growing their business. All served with an order of delicious pancakes!
The Inner Gamer DFW
Meets at Maple Branch Craft Brewery
Gamers can be hardcore. In fact, they can be so hardcore that they scare off casual gamers who play not to win, but simply because they love the game.
If you fit this description, no matter what your game is, you can find your place with The Inner Gamer. Casual gamers from around Fort Worth meet at Maple Branch Craft Brewery to share a love of games. Everyone from RPG players to card sharks to board gamer lovers are welcome.
The Sacred Life Meditation Group
Meets locations around town
Meditation is practiced in many religious traditions around the world. The practice of meditation has been shown to significantly reduce stress, anxiety, depression, and even physical pain.
The Sacred Life Meditation Group is dedicated to creating a sacred space where people can enjoy meditation practice, while sharing their practice with others. The purpose of the group is to create higher awakening and awareness with others who are on the same journey.
CowtownJS
Meets at Common Desk Fort Worth
If you’re a coder, this is the group for you!
The aim of CowtownJS is to bring together new and experienced javascript developers from around the Fort Worth area. If you are a javascript developer who wants to meet your people, this is the group for you!
Fort Worth Creative Writers
Meets at various locations around town
Stephen King makes it look easy. He churns out 28 books a year without breaking a sweat. In reality, writing is hard work.
The mission of Fort Worth Creative Writers is to foster and nurture local writers. The members gather to celebrate and encourage each other’s gifts and support authors on the road to publication. There is a creative inside us all, and Fort Worth Creative Writers stand ready to help your inner writer flourish.
Fort Worth Adult Soccer Association
Meets at various fields around town
Soccer’s popularity around the globe is undisputed and only continues to grow. While you may not have the skills needed to play in the World Cup in Dallas in 2026, the Fort Worth Adult Soccer Association (FWASA) is happy to have you.
FWASA has men’s teams, women’s teams, and co-ed 11 v 11 teams. They play in two seasons (August through November and February through May). It’s a great way to meet new people, enjoy the outdoors, and get some exercise. [Editor’s Note: My sister actually met her husband in a similar league, so if you’re single, you never know…]
Sister Cities International Leadership Academy
Held at TCU
The International Leadership Academy (ILA) brings together Fort Worth high schoolers with high school students from around the world to foster leadership and communications skills.
Each summer, ILA selects a theme for the program. 2023’s theme is “Peace Builders,” which encourages students to explore how we see other cultures and how other cultures see us while using youth leadership skills to promote world peace through service to their communities.
The Junior Optimist Club of Fort Worth
Schools in Fort Worth ISD
The Optimist Club of Fort Worth, a service club dedicated to fostering the development of young people, sponsors Junior Optimist Clubs at elementary schools around Fort Worth. Students participate in football, soccer, and softball. Over 1000 students in third, fourth, and fifth grade participate every year, and the Outstanding Junior Optimist of the Year is awarded a beautiful trophy.
FreeThinkers of Fort Worth
Meets at various locations around town
The only requirement for this group is that you have an open mind and an appreciation for dinner and drinks. The members love to have fun while engaging in the great social traditions of scintillating conversation while enjoying delicious dinners with like-minded people in the secular community.
Healthy Living – Fit Mind, Fit Body (Fort Worth)
Meets at locations around town
This group, dedicated to inspiring people to live healthier, more active lives, is designed for everyone, no matter what age.
The group plans a minimum of one adventure a month. Adventures include hiking, cooking classes, laser tag, yoga, fun runs, wine classes, money/financial classes, meditation groups, bubble soccer, bowling, and more. It’s all about stretching your comfort zone!
Traveling Texans 50+
Trips include state, national, and international travel
Who says fun ends at 50? If you’re over 50, and you’re ready to explore the world, this is the group for you.
This group curates global adventures for members to get out of the house and see the world. Whether you’re married, have a partner, or are traveling solo, you are welcome to join this group of silver foxes as they explore and learn about other cultures as a group.
T.O.W.N. Fort Worth
Meets at locations around North Texas
An organization affiliated with Texas Parks and Wildlife, T.O.W.N. (Texas Outdoors-Women’s Network) was created to provide all women the opportunity to experience the outdoors and outdoor activities in a safe, non-threatening, supportive environment.
If you’re a camper, a kayaker, a bird watcher, a fisher, or simply love being outdoors, T.O.W.N.’s members are waiting for you.
Knit Night at West 7th Wool
Meets at 3612 West 7th Street
Are you a knitter? A crocheter? Do you needlepoint? If so, you’re welcome to join the fun at West 7th Wool’s monthly Knit Night on the first Thursday of every month. Any fiber craft is welcome.
Don’t know how to knit or crochet? The lovely folks at West 7th Wool have got you covered. They offer classes throughout the month!
North Texas River Runners
Meets at locations around town
We in Fort Worth are fortunate to have a river that is navigable (for most of the year). If you’re interested in learning to kayak while discovering the joy of outdoor water adventures, North Texas River Runners is waiting for you.
The group welcomes everyone from beginning paddlers to advanced whitewater daredevils. It hosts rolling and rescue skills in local pools and partners with local organizations to host regular water clean-up events. The focus of the group is promoting safe fun while preserving our beautiful waterways.
Fort Worth Audubon Society
Meets at locations around town
Birders are a special kind of people. (I should know, I’m married to one.) They stop in the middle of a busy street to identify a bird in a tree. They will interrupt a conversation if they hear an interesting call or song. They’re special.
The Fort Worth Audubon Society is full of these special people. They sponsor birding field trips. They promote birding education at their monthly meetings. And, most importantly, they are actively engaged in preserving bird and wildlife habitats for future generations. Pretty special, if you ask me.
Fort Worth French Language Group
Meets at locations around town
Did you take French in school and want to keep your skills sharp? Look no further!
This group is open to all lovers of the French language. They meet twice a month to practice speaking. It’s a diverse group with members ranging from native speakers to those who are just learning the language. It’s a fun and supportive group, so don’t be shy! Vous savez vraiment parler français!
Books with Beer
Meets at locations around the area
Do you know what’s wrong with a lot of book clubs? No beer!
Books with Beer is dedicated to the bibliophilic hop heads, the people who love nothing more than matching a book with a craft beer. The group meets monthly at locations around town to discuss a diverse range of books, voted on by the members, while enjoying a pint (or two!) of quality local craft beer.
Fort Worth Women’s Biology Club
Typically meets at WineHaus
If you’re a woman with a love of science podcasts like TED Talks, RadioLab, and Hidden Brain, this is your group.
Each month, this group of intelligent, engaging women meet to discuss an episode from a science-related podcast. No question, idea, or quandary is too abstract for these women. If you have a passion for critical thinking and love of expanding your mind, you are welcome to join and bond over the complexities of life.
