Clubs and Classes

Indian River County is full of opportunities to keep learning and meeting people who share your interests. We've compiled an eclectic sampling of clubs and organizations that might offer just what you are looking for. Whether you pick up the phone or stop in, you can count on finding friendly people ready to welcome you and answer all your questions.

Art

Art Works 2036 14th Ave., Suite 106 772-559-5230 artworksofvero.com

Gallery and art school offers classes for all ages and skill levels.

Indian River Clay

1239 16th St. 772-202-8598 indianriverclay.org

Indian River Clay offers courses in wheel throwing, hand building and other skills.

Vero Beach Art Club

Vero Beach Art Club Annex 1903 14th Ave. 772-217-3345 verobeachartclub.org

The Art Club offers hands-on art classes at its annex in downtown Vero Beach. Each course lasts several weeks and covers a particular art form or technique.

Vero Beach Museum of Art 3001 Riverside Park Drive 772-231-0707 vbmuseum.org

The museum offers studio classes in drawing, painting, photography, ceramics and sculpture, as well as guest artist workshops, online art talks, a film studies program and more.

Aviation

Treasure Coast FAASTeam

Richard Funcheon

772-713-1526

This group of aviation professionals and other individuals committed to promoting aviation safety offers courses, seminars and hangar talks.

Treasure Coast Pilot Club 772-567-1134 tcpc.info

Bridge

Vero Beach Bridge Center 1520 14th Ave. 772-562-3008 bridgewebs.com/ verobeachcenter

The Vero Beach Bridge Center is at the heart of our competitive bridge community and hosts a web page filled with links to help you learn the game.

Vero Beach Community Center Bridge Club

2266 14th Ave. 772-589-3741 bridgewebs.com/ verobeachcommunitycenter

The Bridge Club at the Community Center welcomes players of all levels.

Car Clubs

Antique Automobile Club of America 1350 26th St. indianriveraaca.org

Indian River Corvette Club 1570 56th Square W. 772-770-2839 ircorvettes.com

Space Coast Region Porsche Club of America spc.pca.org

Dance

Indian River Ballroom 845 16th Place 772-794-9040

Private and group lessons in many styles available.

Swingsation 14th Avenue

Dance Studio

2109 14th Ave. 772-766-0578 djanddanceproductions.com

Learn to dance salsa, swing, Latin and ballroom, and dance at a variety of locations around town.

Gardening/ Landscaping

Garden Club of Indian River County 2526 17th Ave. 772-567-4602 gardenclubofirc.org

The Garden Club’s mission is to educate its members and the public and to beautify our county. The club was founded in 1928 and is still going strong.

McKee Botanical Garden

350 U.S. Hwy. 1 772-794-0601 mckeegarden.org

The garden hosts frequent workshops and classes and welcomes volunteers.

UF/IFAS Extension IRC

1800 27th St. 772-226-4330 sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/indian-river

The Extension Service, a branch of the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, is a treasure trove of resources on all things agricultural and horticultural. Contact the extension office for information on the Florida Master Gardener Program, Florida-Friendly Landscaping Program, Gardening Solutions Program and much more.

Genealogy

Indian River Genealogical Society

2336 14th Ave. 772-444-7470 irgs.org

Literary Groups

American Association of University Women aauwverobeach.org

Membership is open to duespaying graduates holding an associate degree or higher. Members may participate in a variety of interest groups, including international relations, creative writing, a variety of reading groups and more.

Indian River County Library IRC Main Library 1600 21st St. 772-770-5060

Brackett Library

6155 College Lane 772-226-3080 irsc.libguides.com/ brackettbookclub

North IRC Library

1001 Sebastian Blvd., Sebastian 772-589-1355

All three branches of the library offer a variety of classes.

Laura (Riding) Jackson Foundation

1914 14th Ave. 772-569-6718 lauraridingjackson.org

The foundation's activities include writing workshops and groups, poetry festivals, and more.

Vero Beach Book Center 392 21st St. 772-569-2050 verobeachbookcenter.com

Vero Beach's independent bookstore hosts frequent talks and book signings.

Model Sailboats

Indian River Model Sailing Club 4700 77th St. irmsc.org

Photography

Indian River Photo Club indianriverphotoclub.org

Public Awareness

Citizen’s Academy

Indian River County Sheriff’s Office Community Affairs Unit 4055 41st Ave. 772-978-6296 ircsheriff.org

The Indian River County Sheriff’s Office offers an 11-week close-up overview of the criminal justice system.

Rowing

Vero Beach Rowing

310 Acacia Road 772-261-0747 verobeachrowing.org

Table Tennis

Vero Beach Table Tennis Club

Vero Beach Outlets 1708 94th Drive, Suite G100 772-226-5905 vbttc.com

• Serving Indian River and surrounding counties since 1974

• 24 hours a day / 7 days per week

• Private duty home health care agency / qualified caregivers

• We don’t use independent contractors

• Our rates are among the most reasonable in our area

• Our mission is to provide an excellent level of independent living for each patient in his or her own home

• As the saying goes, “There’s no place like home.”