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.

e 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.

Free inkers 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 likeminded 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.

Texas Health Fort Worth has the advanced, personalized care you need and expect for your growing family.

More families choose Texas Health to welcome their babies each year than any other health system in North Texas. And at Texas Health Fort Worth, we’re honored to be recognized for our maternity care. As a Level IV maternal care facility, we offer a variety of complex services – from a Level III NICU and a dedicated obstetrics emergency room to our antepartum program for monitoring women and their babies with preexisting medical conditions, multiples, and women with high-risk pregnancies. Whether you’re experiencing a high-risk pregnancy or not, when you’re ready to become a mom, we’ll be ready to care for you.

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