Clubs

The Club is a group of men and women working together to make our community a better place to live through programs of service in Americanism, community service, youth activities, and the prevention of child abuse. There is no charge for new persons who express an interest in joining. Exchange Club is a 501(c)3 Foundation.

Indian River Wood Carvers Club (IRWC) currently has over a hundred members from Vero Beach and surrounding areas. Its members are of various skill level abilities, but they share two things in common, the love for working with wood and having fun. The goals of this club are to promote woodcarving as an art form and craft. And, to educate the members to the different techniques and styles of carving.

Kiwanis is a 100-year old global service organization based in the US with clubs in 80 countries, all dedicated to improving the lives of children. Kiwanis has served Vero Beach and Indian River County since 1935. For more information on our activities, members and membership information, visit our website at www.verokiwanis.com or call Robi Robinson at (772) 460-0925.

The main goal of the Indian River Riding Club is to promote and encourage care, riding, and enjoyment of the horse plus friendship and fun. The club offers a wide range of activities at all levels, some of which are restricted to members only. Schooling shows in English, Western Pleasure, Mini's, Games, and Fun Shows are routinely held.

The Vero Beach Bridge Center, a non-profit, member-owned club, was founded in 1959 with 54 players. The club now has 1,080 players, non-members and visitors alike.Vero's tournaments are known throughout the state as having the best hospitality along the East Coast.

Indian River Rugby Club has both men's and women's teams in Vero Beach. Always looking for new players! There is no experience required. If you want to be apart of something great, check out Indian River Rugby Club!

Boys & Girls Clubs of Indian River County have been a cornerstone of the community since opening their doors in 2000. Serving over 1,500 youth, Boys & Girls Clubs of Indian River County provide a safe, structured and positive environment for young people after school, during holidays and on summer vacation. Boys & Girls Clubs are a safe place to learn and grow -- all while having fun. It is truly The Positive Place For Kids.

Save The Manatee® Club was established in 1981 by former Florida Governor Bob Graham and singer/songwriter Jimmy Buffett. SMC was started so the public could participate in conservation efforts to save endangered manatees from extinction. SMC is a membership-based, national nonprofit organization.

THEIR MISSION is to encourage and support appreciation and creation of fine art with emphasis on all forms of painting, collage and sculpture. Founded in 1936, the Vero Beach Art Club is an independent not-for-profit organization currently serving over 400 members and the Vero Beach community through monthly meetings, education, exhibitions and social events which include two of Vero Beach's main art shows annually, Under the Oaks and Art by the Sea.

Mission: To inculcate the principles of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity; to recognize a belief in God; to promote the welfare and enhance the happiness of its members; to quicken the spirit of American patriotism; to cultivate good fellowship; to perpetuate itself as a fraternal organization, and to provide for its government, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America will serve the people and communities through benevolent programs, demonstrating that Elks Care and Elks Share.

Post 39 is one of the oldest American Legion Posts in the State; chartered September 15, 1919, one day before the National Charter was approved by Congress. The American Legion supports wartime veterans, widows, and children of veterans. They also support many other organizations.

Chartered in 1958 by Pilot International, the PILOT CLUB OF VERO BEACH, Inc. has supported and encouraged local youths with annual scholarships and performance based awards. It has initiated many local community programs such as 911 and lifeline. In addition, each year the club donates funds to several local agencies.

The Vero Beach Quilt Guild (formerly Sunbonnet Sue Quilting Guild) welcomes anyone who is interested in the education and friendship of the quilting world.  The Guild is dedicated to preserving the heritage of quilting and to being a source of information and inspiration to our members and the public.