Forget Groucho, Join a Club!

by Lee Virden Geurkink

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 eatre 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!

e 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.

e 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.

Cowtown JS

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…]