Club meetings: June 15

Persons ages 18 and older who want to learn and participate in modern aviation are welcome to attend. McClure Auditorium, 5900 Airport Auditorium Lane, Sarasota, 859-319-1956 or capsrq044.com. 7 p.m. first and third Thursday of each month.

The post hosts a monthly veterans of the Korean War luncheon. Veterans who served after the 1953 cease fire are also invited. Food and beverages may be purchased from the post’s luncheon menu. 2000 75th St. W., Bradenton, 941-794-3489. Noon-1 p.m. June 20 and every fourth Monday of the month.

The squadron welcomes those interested in learning more about our education programs for both new boaters and veteran boaters. Palmetto Elks Lodge, 4611 4th Ave. E., Palmetto, membership@manatee-squadron.org or manatee-squadron.org. 7 p.m. every first Tuesday of each month.

New boaters, veteran boaters and those interested in learning more are welcome to general membership meetings. The meetings start with a pot luck dinner at 6 p.m. 1200 71st St. W., Bradenton. Randy McCrea at 512-763-9356 or remccrea6@gmail.com. First Thursday of each month.

The group meets 6:30 p.m. every first Monday of the month at the Salvation Army, 5328 24th St. E., (off State Road 70), Bradenton, manateepatchworkers.org.

All retired RNs are welcome. The group meets for lunch followed by a program. Westminster Manor, 1800 21st Ave. W., Bradenton. Lunch: $8. Connie Myers at 941-749-1766.11:30 a.m .June 6 and every first Monday of the month.

Post meeting third Wednesday; A.L.A. meeting second Wednesday; S.A.L. meeting first Wednesday. 3420 U.S. 301, Ellenton, 941-981-2819.

Open to persons interested in participating in or conducting a meeting using Roberts Rules of Order 10th Edition Newly Revised as a guide. Braden River Library, 1301 4915 53rd Ave. E., Bradenton, 941-795-4275 or parliamentarians.org. 2-4 p.m. every second Thursday of the month.

The club is a non-profit charitable organization for the betterment of the community serving Bradenton since 1913. 1705 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton, slr625@aol.com. Every third Monday of every month .

A sanctioned American Contract Bridge club that features duplicate games. The club offers lessons to both beginners and experienced players. New players are welcome and bridge partners can be arranged. 5334 26th St. W., Bradenton, 941-795-8981. 1 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays-Fridays.

Palmetto Nursing & Rehab Center, 926 Haben Blvd., Palmetto, 941-739-0342. Reservations not required, partners are. 12:30 p.m. Saturdays.

The club welcomes all skill levels. Oneco Kiwanis Community Center, 1720 53rd Ave. E., Oneco, 941-359-0867. Reservations are necessary. 1 p.m. Fridays.

Thursdays Game: Bridge for players having less than 1000mps. Bridge Club of Bradenton, 5334 26th St. W., Bradenton. Partnerships and reservations, 941-739-1100. 1 p.m. Thursdays.

Lunch Bunch at 11:30 a.m. on the third Wednesday of every month. All members of the Chi Omega and their guests are welcome. Hillview Grill, 1920 Hillview St., Sarasota, 941-371-5106.

Meetings are at Manatee County Central Library, 1301 Barcarrota Blvd., Bradenton, 941-792-5439. 7 p.m. first Tuesday of every month.

Meetings are at 11:30 a.m. the first Tuesday of the month at Michael’s on East, 1212 East Ave. S., Sarasota; 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month at Primo’s Restaurant, 8076 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota; 10 a.m. the first Thursday of the month at Laurel Oaks Country Club, 2700 Gary Player Blvd., Sarasota.

Local squadron of the SRQ Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol meets at McClure Auditorium on the southwest corner of the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, 941-748-4011 or 941-351-2769. 7 p.m. first and third Thursday of each month.

Building strong citizens for the future providing leadership training, technical education, scholarships and career education to young men and women, ages 12-21. Dolphin Aviation, Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, Bradenton, 941-504-4267. 6:30-8:45 p.m. Mondays.

Seeking members. Persons who had or have a connection with the state can join. Monthly dinners November-April at different local restaurants. Membership: $12 a year. 941-907-1563 or email rcutler@tampabay.rr.com.

A member of the American Cribbage Congress, playing nine games in a grassroots competition, meets and plays Saturdays at Pescara Lake Mobile Home Park, 570 57th Ave. W., Bradenton, 941-753-4832 or 941-739-7871.

Monthly meetings are October-April. All Delta Gammas, collegians and alumnae are welcome. 941-504-9458.

Lunch followed by a meeting at IMG Country Club, 4350 El Conquistador Pkwy., Bradenton; $16. Reservations are required. 941-795-7608. 11:30 a.m. second Tuesdays of each month.

Monthly meetings are at Peridia Golf and Country Club, 4950 Peridia Blvd. E., Bradenton; $15. 941-739-3813. 11:30 a.m. second Thursday of each month.

Workshops, covering all aspects of modeling from photo posing to runway techniques and tools of the trade. Riverfront Theatre, 102 Old Main St., Bradenton, 941-756-9242. 7-8:30 p.m. second Monday of every month.

Club meetings are open to everyone at Stacey’s Buffet, 4848 14th St. W., Bradenton, 941-751-4158. 5:30 p.m. second and fourth Thursday of each month.

Meetings feature guest speakers, such as elected officials or individuals with expertise in various fields. Homeowners associations and individuals are welcome. Synovus Bank, 2520 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton, 941-723-1964 or 941-746-2151. 6:45 p.m. third Tuesday of the month except June-August and December.

The society’s Serenoa Chapter meetings feature speakers and presentations. Its purpose is to educate the public on the value of native plants and their role in the environment. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 811 S. Palm Ave., Sarasota, 941-748-4438. Third Monday each month, field trips are the following Saturday.

The group’s Greater Manatee Chapter is open to all government employees interested in self-improvement and professional development. Non-government agency employees who support the principles and objectives of the group are also eligible for membership. Manatee County Administration Building, fifth floor Emergency Operations Center, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton, 941-749-1800, ext. 4185. Noon-1 p.m. second Wednesdays of every month.

The groups’ first meetings is administrative with discussion, workshop or speaker. Following meetings are writer critiques. Writers wishing their work critiqued need to bring 10 copies, not over 10 pages, typed, and double-spaced. Village Voices, 1010 10th Ave. W., Bradenton, 941-748-6865. 6:30 p.m. first and third Thursday and 4 p.m. first and third Saturdays of each month.

The group invites adult flutists of all skill levels to their meetings. Faith United Methodist Church, 7215 First Ave. W., Bradenton, 941-794-6772 or cbflute@aol.com. 10 a.m.-noon every other Saturday.

The order sponsors the following activities: breakfast 8:30-11 a.m. and euchre at 1:30 p.m. Sundays; euchre at 7:30 p.m. Mondays; spaghetti dinner 5-7 p.m. Wednesdays; dinners 5-7:30 p.m. and bingo 11 a.m.-2 p.m. every first and third Saturday of the month. 5831 15th St. E., Bradenton, 941-756-2113.

Meetings are at Waldemere Fire Station, 2070 Waldemere St., Sarasota. Information: 941-379-9954. 7 p.m. first Thursday of each month except June-August.

A free tall coffee will be served when you meet with the group and learn how you can become a Guardian ad Litem and advocate for children who have been abused, abandoned or neglected. Starbucks, 7386 52nd Place E., Bradenton, 941-756-4050. 10-11 a.m. first Monday of each month.

Meetings are at Selby Public Library, 1331 First St., Sarasota, 941-355-8530, 941-371-7786 or 941-341-0439. 7 p.m. third Wednesday of each month.

Members share their writings. The public is welcome. Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 941-778-7631. 1:15 p.m. first Wednesday of each month.

New singers are welcome at the Barbershop Chorus’ meetings. Water’s Edge, 30th Ave. W., Bradenton, 941-778-4590. 7 p.m. Thursdays.

A Neighborhood Crime Watch meeting for Hibiscus Park residents and its neighboring communities. Hibiscus Park is the area of 26th to 34th streets west between 19th and 23rd avenue west. Trinity Lutheran Church, 2220 26th St. W., Bradenton, 941-739-6441. Second Thursday of each month.

Cafe on the Beach at Manatee County Public Beach, 2200 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, 941-795-8697. 8:30 a.m. Saturdays.

Manatee Performing Arts Center, 502 Third Ave. W., Bradenton; $9. bradentonkiwanis.com. Noon Tuesdays.

Gloria’s Country Kitchen, 3633 Cortez Road, Bradenton, 941-792-7715. 7:30 a.m. Fridays.

Polo Grill, 10670 Boardwalk Loop, Lakewood Ranch. Email andres.rincon@hancockbank.com. Noon Tuesdays.

Popi’s Place, 815 Eight Ave. W., Palmetto, 941-705-0231 or email manateesunrisekiwanis@gmail.com. 7:15 a.m. Thursdays.

Popi’s Place IV, 3911 U.S. 301 N., Ellenton, 941-721-4010. 7 a.m. Fridays.

Oneco Kiwanis Community Center, 1720 53rd Ave. E., Bradenton, 941-755-4814. 7 a.m. Fridays.

Nicki’s West 59th, 1830 59th St. W., Bradenton, 941-953-4811. 6 p.m. Tuesdays.

Bring your knitting or crocheting and join KnitWits at the Atlanta Bread Company, 6401 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton, email jvmalcolm@yahoo.com. 6:30-8p.m. Wednesdays.

KWVA Chapter 199 invites anyone who served in, around or over Korea to join the meetings at Veterans of Foreign War Post 10141, 5105 51st St. W., Bradenton, 941-795-5061. 10:30 a.m. fourth Thursday of each month.

Dinner and a meeting at 6 p.m. Duff’s Buffet, 6010 14th St. W., Bradenton, e-clubhouse.org/sites/bradentonfllionsclub. 6 p.m. first and third Tuesday of each month.

Dinner and a meeting at Popi’s IV, 3911 U.S. 301 N., Ellenton, 941-776-0377. 6 p.m. first and third Monday October-May.

Meetings feature lunch, fellowship and speaker. Bradenton Country Club, 4646 Ninth Ave. W., Bradenton, 746-7157. Noon Thursdays.

Scheduling events for amateur astronomers and gathers for a business meeting quarterly. Manatee County Central Library, 1301 Barcarrota Blvd., Bradenton, 941-747-8334 or lgdso.org. 7 p.m. second Wednesday of the first month of each quarter.

The group is committed to advancing the musical art form of barbershop harmony through education, competition and performance. Bradenton Christian School, 3304 43rd St. W., Bradenton, 941-685-8231 or 941-545-0669 or magicofmanatee.com. 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays

Meetings feature special music from a group from the Sarasota Orchestra or other top musicians. All classical music lovers and supporters of the Sarasota Orchestra are welcome. IMG Country Club, 4350 El Conquistador Pkwy., Bradenton; $20. 941-792-0309. 11:30 a.m. first Tuesday October-May.

An ancient art of finding water and locating objects, dowsing is also used to check conditions of the environment and for health. The club is free and open to anyone interested. South Manatee Library, 6081 26th St. W., Bradenton, 941-756-1787. 6-7:45 p.m. fourth Tuesday January-November.

Manatee County Central Library, 1301 Barcarrota Blvd., Bradenton, 941-761-8385. 6 p.m. fourth Monday of each month.

Genealogy for anyone interested. Meetings are free and open to the public. Manatee County Central Library, 1301 Barcarrota Blvd., Bradenton. Email: mgs.society@gmail.com or rootsweb.com/~flmgs. 9:30 a.m.-noon first Tuesday October-May.

A group of Chrysler/Dodge/Plymouth enthusiasts attends car shows and goes on picnics, cruises and more. The club is also dedicated to helping children and teens in the community. Dues are $25 a year per family. 941-747-6119. 7 p.m. third Tuesday of each month.

The Guild meets 12:30-1 p.m. followed by a program 1-3 p.m., and spinners and knitters gather 9 a.m.-noon on the second Saturday of every month. St. Armands Lutheran Church, 40 N. Adams Drive, St. Armands Key, 941-365-1780.

Family Life Center at Christian Reformed Church, 4208 26th St. W., 941-756-0186. 7 p.m. third Tuesday of each month.

Manatee County Central Library, 1301 Barcarrota Blvd., Bradenton, 941-792-5439. 7 p.m. first Tuesday of each month.

Promenade Plaza, 6233 U.S. 41 S., Bradenton, 941-761-8385 or manateecountydemocrats.com. 6 p.m. fourth Monday of each month.

The organization meets at various locations around Manatee County. All pastors or ministry leaders are invited for lunch and fellowship. Yearly dues are $20 a person. For next month’s location, 941-752-4850 or mcmafl.com. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. every second Thursday.

Members and visitors are welcome at 13th Avenue Dream Center, 922 24th St. E., Bradenton, 941-447-2189 or manateenaacp.org. 6:30 p.m. third Tuesday of each month.

Retired educators are invited to attend. The purposes of MCREA are to promote the interests and welfare of retired educators through information provided by the Florida Retired Educators Association about the status of the Florida Retirement System pensions, insurance opportunities, travel, social contacts, and interesting programs. Renaissance on 9th, 1816 9th St. W., Bradenton; Lunch: $15. 941-756-7603 or 941-746-5575. 11:30 a.m. third Thursday September-May.

Provides members and guests an opportunity to network, educate fellow members about the nature of their business, discuss and advocate Democratic interests. Theresa’s Restaurant, 608 14th St. W., Bradenton, 941-744-1118, or ManateeDemocraticBusinessCouncil.com. 8 a.m. second Tuesday of each month.

Bradenton Country Club, 4646 Ninth Ave. W., Bradenton. Dinner: $20. 941-758-0096 or 941-758-4878. 6 p.m. every last Tuesday of each month.

Potluck supper followed by a meeting. Community building, Ellenton United Methodist Church, 3607 U.S. 301 N., Ellenton, 941-753-3753. 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays every two weeks.

The council considers problems and solutions regarding juvenile delinquency, with the goal of reducing juvenile crime and delinquency in Manatee County. Department of Juvenile Justice board room, 701 Cortez Road, Bradenton, 941-321-7992. 11 a.m. third Thursday of each month.

Manatee River Garden Club, First Ave. W., Bradenton. evelynter43fl@aol.com or manateeorchidsociety.com. 6:30 p.m. second Tuesday of each month.

Manatee County Library, 1301 Barcarrota Blvd., Bradenton. ManateePatchworkers.org. 6:30 p.m. first Monday of each month.

Manatee County Library, 1301 Barcarrota Blvd., Bradenton, 941-749-0639. 1:30 p.m. third Tuesday of each month.

All Republicans and Republican candidates are welcome at the group’s informative topics dinners at the Bradenton Country Club, 4646 Ninth Ave. W., Bradenton, 941-758-4878 or Sicily32@tampabay.rr.com. 6 p.m. last Tuesday of each month.

A community of nature enthusiasts who share a love of gardening, horticulture, floral design, and environmental concerns meets for lunch 11:30 a.m. every second or third Wednesday of the month, with a program at 1 p.m. at 3120 First Ave. W., Bradenton. Evening meetings are 7 p.m. every second Thursday October-May. 941-870-2259 or manateerivergardenclub.com.

Water’s Edge, 3132 21st Lane W., Bradenton, 941-794-6400. 7 p.m. third Monday of each month.

Meetings, open to the public, are held at University of Florida, 1303 17th St. W., Palmetto, 941-722-4524. 6:30 p.m. second Monday of each month.

Learn more about the squadron’s education programs for both new boaters and veteran boaters and enjoy a wide range of interesting activities and commitment to a variety of community service organizations. Palmetto Elks Lodge, 4611 Fourth Ave. E., Palmetto. membership@manatee-squadron.org or manatee-squadron.org. 7 p.m. first Tuesday of each month.

A cruising, racing and sailing club with programs to give its members information, experience and events for fun and safe boating. Pier 22, 1200 First Ave. W., Bradenton, 941-448-6544 or 941-896-2694 or msasailing.org. 7 p.m. second Tuesday of each Month.

A chartered organization of the International Plastic Modelers Society. Christ Episcopal Church, 4030 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton, 941-256-2009. 7 p.m. third Tuesday of each month.

All veterans organizations and their auxiliaries are invited to send a representative to join the Manatee Veterans Council. Christ Episcopal Church, 4030 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton, 941-745-9564. 11 a.m. third Thursday of each month.

First United Methodist Church, 330 Fourth Ave. Palmetto, 941- 723-2188. 8:30-11:30 a.m. Mondays.

The Bunker Bar, 5225 26th St. W., Bradenton.800 17th Ave. W., Bradenton, 941-301-4598. 6:30 p.m. third Monday of each month.　　

The group provides support and holds educational meetings for those with mental illness. Trinity United Methodist Church, 3200 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. namimanateecounty.org. 7 p.m. second and fourth Monday of each month.

Sarasota-Manatee Chapter invites all Merchant Mariners, Armed Guard and guests to the monthly luncheon meeting. Stacey’s Buffet, 4848 14th St. W., Bradenton, 941-722-1194. Noon last Wednesday of each month.

All former, retired military officers and their spouses are invited, regardless of duty status, to the Bradenton/Sarasota Chapter’s monthly luncheons. Reservations are required. Renaissance on 9th, 1816 Ninth St. W., Bradenton. Lunch: $16. 941-745-9564. 11:30 a.m. second Wednesday of each month.

The group offers support and encouragement for families of those serving in the military. MOTS Center, 4301 32nd St. W., Suite C20, Lakewood Park Business Center, Bradenton, 941-782-0748. 7 p.m. every fourth Tuesday of each month.

Players of the mountain dulcimer and anyone interested in learning to play are invited. Whitfield Presbyterian Church, 7045 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, 941-755-3427. 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays.

Membership and meetings are open to anyone having an interest in Ford Mustangs. Ownership is not required. The club sponsors and publicizes car shows, shares technical information and enjoys social activities for families. Sarasota Ford, 707 S. Washington Blvd., Sarasota, 941-351-3789. 7 p.m. first Monday of each month.

Meetings include information on issues related to horse ownership, riding, acquiring new lands to ride and more. Guest speakers include veterinarians and feed specialists. Quattlebaum House on Dam Road off of Manatee Avenue East, Bradenton, 941-722-4703. 7:30 p.m. third Tuesday of each month

Meetings are at Manatee Religious Services, 3111 29th Ave. E., Bradenton, 941-744-5155. At noon third Thursday of each month.

Participants are expected to share their reactions to something they have read in a recent Nation and actively engage in general discussions. South Manatee Branch Library, 6081 26th St. W., Bradenton, 941-761-4873. 10 a.m.-noon first Tuesdays of each month December-May.

ManaSara Osceolas, a local chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation, is dedicated to the conservation of the wild turkey and preservation of the hunting tradition and meets at Le Cigar, 425 12th St. W., Bradenton, 941-920-6761. 6:30 p.m. second Tuesday of each month.

The lunch meeting is followed by games. New members can apply for membership if they’re residents of Manatee County for two years or less. IMG Golf and Country Club, 4350 El Conquistador Pkwy., Bradenton, Carole Prinz at 941-776-8556. 11:30 a.m. every third Wednesday of each month.

Bring five or six copies of two poems to be critiqued in the workshop. Manatee County Central Library, 1301 Barcarrota Blvd., Bradenton, 941-756-2408. 6:30 p.m. second Monday of each month.

The mission of the society is to preserve the history and the environment of the Bradenton River and its watershed. Woodland Community Church, 9607 SR 70 E., Bradenton, Bill Halstead, 941-920-0884, or oldbradenriver.org. 7 p.m. second Tuesday of each month.

The group watches Saturday afternoon Buckeyes games at Captain Curt’s, 1200 Old Stickney Point Rd., Siesta Key. Night games are watched at Refs’ Sports Grill, 6240 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. All game-watching parties are complete with halftime prize drawings with plenty of Buckeye music and camaraderie. All alumni, fans and friends of Ohio State are invited to join the club for game watching parties and for community activities throughout the year. Lanny Emery 941-780-4903 or Jamie Tacy at 941-504-6162 or sarasotabuckeye.org.

The group welcomes walk-ins. The Original Oyster Bar, 7250 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. $10, includes lunch. 941-504-9525 or open-network.biz. 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursdays.

The Bradenton Chapter of the largest organ club in the world, L.I.F.E.’s World of Music meets at Fletcher Music Center in DeSoto Square mall, 303 301 Blvd. W., Bradenton, 941-727-8781. 11 a.m. second Saturday of each month.

Post meeting is 7 p.m. third Tuesday of each month and the House Committee meeting is 4 p.m. second Tuesday of each month at Palma Sola Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10141, 420 67th St. W., Bradenton, 941-794-6395 or orgsites.com/FL/VFW10141.

Singles, ages 50 and over are invited to enjoy dinner and many other activities. Reservations required. Church of the Palms, 3224 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota, 941-924-7430. 6 p.m. Mondays.

All masons and their guests are welcome. Popi’s IV Restaurant, 3911 US 301, Ellenton, 941-722-8708. 11 a.m. second and fourth Wednesday of each month.

The Sarasota support group for expectant parents and parents of twins or more meets at Trinity United Methodist Church, 4150 S. Shade Ave., Sarasota, 941-756-7182 or sarasotamultiples.com. 7:30 p.m. second Thursday of each month.

The Gulf Coast Alumni Association watch Penn State football games at the Sarasota Brewing Company, 6607 Gateway Ave., Sarasota, 941-755-0975 or 941-321-3250.

A neighborhood group of the American Sewing Guild. Call for supply list. Manatee Central Library, 1301 Barcarrota Blvd., Bradenton, 941-756-5387. 6:30-8:45 p.m. first Wednesday of each month.

The neighborhood group of the American Sewing Guild. Call for monthly supply list. Manatee Central Library, 1301 Barcarrota Blvd., Bradenton, 941-756-5387. 1 p.m. first Saturday of each month.

Poke-A-Dots, a group for blind and legally blind adults, holds weekly meetings and social activities. 941-750-0446.

All people of Polish descent and their guests are invited to join. Ellenton Hall, 131 Tahitian Drive, Colony Cove, Ellenton, Bernadette Peterson at 941-729-0353. 1-3 p.m. third Tuesday of each month October-April.

The club is for anyone interested in the fine art of hand-painting porcelain (china). A business meeting is followed by a guest artist demonstration or paint-along. Fruitville Public Library, 100 Coburn Road, Sarasota, Eve O’Neill at 941-953-7638. 9:30 a.m. second Friday of each month September-April.9:30 a.m. second Friday of each month September-April.

The group meets for lunch at Popi’s IV, 3911 U.S. 301 N., Ellenton, 941-747-3537. Noon every third Tuesday of each month.

The group’s Manatee and Sarasota chapters gathers for a luncheon meeting. Westminster Manor, 1700 21st Ave. W., Bradenton, 941-746-2509. 11:45 a.m. first Monday of each month.

NARVRE invites all railroaders. Anna Maria Oyster Bar Landside, 6906 14th St. W., Bradenton, 941-753-1144. 11 a.m. first Thursday of each month.

The Bridge Street Bistro, 111 Gulf Dr. S., Bradenton Beach. Information 941-730-1294. Noon Tuesdays.

Pier 22 Restaurant, 1200 First Ave. W., Bradenton, 941-896-4024 or bradentonrotary.org. Noon Mondays.

Popi’s IV, 3911 U.S. 301 N., Ellenton, Melissa at 941-737-7634 or rotaryclubofeastmanatee.com. 7:30 a.m. Thursdays.

Bradenton Yacht Club, 4307 Snead Island Road, Palmetto, 941-932-6147. Noon Tuesdays.

El Conquistador Country Club, 4350 El Conquistador Parkway, Bradenton, 941-720-5750. 12:15 p.m. Thursdays.

Bradenton Country Club, 4646 Ninth Ave. W., Bradenton, 941-748-6824. 7 a.m. Wednesdays.

All Shriners, Masons and men of family or friends of same are invited to the weekly men’s luncheon featuring guest speakers and musical entertainment. Sahib Shrine, 600 N. Beneva Rd., Sarasota, $12. 941-366-4449. 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Thursdays.

The society’s meetings feature guest speakers, prize drawings and refreshments. Selby Botanical Gardens, 811 S. Palm Ave., Sarasota, 941-538-2174 or email ldolatow@tampabay.rr.com. 7:30 p.m. second Monday of each month.

The group hosts speakers who are experts in Florida horticulture and sponsors field trips to fruit farms, gardens, and other horticultural sites. Phillippi Estate Park, 5500 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, 941-484-9229 or visit sfns.net. 7 p.m. second Wednesday of each month.

The group invites knife collectors to join and bring knives. Bob Evans Restaurant, 7393 State Road 70, Bradenton, knifecollector.net. 7 p.m. fourth Tuesday of each month.

Hillview Grill, 1920 Hillview St., Sarasota, 941-366-5496. 11:45 a.m. third Wednesday of each month.

The Chapter meets for lunch followed by a meeting. Stacey’s Buffet, 4848 14th St. W., Bradenton, 941-722-1194. 11:15 a.m. last Wednesday of each month. , except July-August.

Meeting is at Fraternal Order of Police Hall, 3600 Circus Blvd., Sarasota, sarasotascuba.org. 7:30 p.m. first Thursday of each month.

The club’s meeting includes a show-and-tell program; bring your best summer find and share with fellow shellers. All are welcome. Free refreshments. Mote Marine Keating Center, 3rd floor, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy., Sarasota, 941-739-0908 or sarasotashellclub.com. 7 p.m. second Thursday of each month, September-April.

All levels of Scrabble players are welcome. Bring you own Scrabble game in case it’s needed. Books-A-Million, 4225 14th St. W., Bradenton, 678-644-3502. 7 p.m. first, third and fifth Monday of each month.

3901 Calliandra Dr., Sarasota, 941-373-0956. 7 p.m. Mondays.

Navy Seabee Veterans of America, Bradenton-Sarasota Island X-3 group. Stacey’s Buffet, 4848 14th St. W., Bradenton, 941-755-0737 or 941-758-0339. Noon third Saturday of each month.

The discussion and meditation group explores topics of life such as intuition, energy, psychology, karma, evolution, souls and intentions. Manatee Spiritual Center, 1327 10th St. E., Palmetto, 941-722-6556. noon-2 p.m. Fridays.

The Club welcomes all FSU fans, boosters and alumni, call 941-748-7694.

Meetings feature guest speakers and discussions on a variety of interesting topics. Renaissance on 9th, 1816 Ninth St. W., Bradenton, $8. 941-747-4655. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Fridays.

enRich Restaurant, 5629 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. Information: Jack Gjeldum at 941-896-7196 or Dick Seagle at 941-794-8749. 12:15 p.m. Thursdays.

The guild’s local chapter, The Sun Stitchers, teaches new stitches. Trinity United Methodist Church, 4150 S. Shade Ave., Sarasota, 941-497-7771. 9 a.m. first Thursday of each month.

The Bradenton neighborhood group, Pins and Needles, offers a special program and show and tell each month. Manatee County Central Library, 1301 Barcarrota Blvd., Bradenton, 941-722-5491 or 941-756-5387. 6:30-8:45 p.m. first Wednesday of each month.

Fruitville Library, 100 Coburn Road, Judy Lehmann at 941-924-1057 or Shirley Mendolera at 941-924-4095. 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. fourth Saturday of each month.

The guild meets 9:30 a.m. the fourth Monday of each month September-May (except December) at the Waldemere Fire Station community room, Waldemere Street, Sarasota, 941-918-1862 or 941-475-5206. The Night Needlers chapter meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. the fourth Thursday of each month at the Fruitville Library, 100 Coburn Road, Sarasota, 941-351-7011.

Beginning knitters and crocheters are welcome and lessons are free. Creations are donated to charity. Yarn donations are welcome. Manatee County Extension office, 1303 17th St. W., Palmetto, 941-722-4524. 1-3 p.m. Mondays.

Anyone interested in smocking or learning to smock is welcome. First Baptist Church, 1020 Fourth St. W., Palmetto, 941-794-6765. 7 p.m. second Thursday of each month.

Sunnyside Village activity hall, 5201 Bahia Vista St., Sarasota, 941-924-2280. 9:30-11:30 a.m. second Wednesday of each month.

The guild welcomes all needleworkers. Waldemere Fire Station, 2070 Waldemere St., Sarasota, 941-697-8794. 10 a.m. first Wednesday of each month, except December.

The group, comprised of about 500 local families, provides activities, recreation, fellowship, field trips, excursions and promotion of all types of academic or extracurricular learning for home-educating families, grades K-12. Any homeschooling family may participate. There is no fee to join; the only fees are for activities. Call 941-751-4501 after 1 p.m., email SHAREbradenton@cs.com or visit the Website at SHAREbradenton.homestead.com.

The travel club’s main goal is travel near and far and sponsors various activities. Red Cross Building, 2001 Cantu Court, Sarasota, Darlene Kronemann at 941-792-6650. 2 p.m. second Sunday of each month.

E & T Entertainment Soft Tip Dart Association, has leagues that meet Monday through Wednesday in Bradenton and on Thursdays in Sarasota. The season is 16 weeks, 941-751-3278.

Palmer Building, American Legion Kirby Stewart Post 24, 2000 75th St. W., Bradenton, 941-773-3869 or email amipirate@aol.com. 7 p.m. fourth Monday of each month.

Robert E. Lee Camp 1383’s members are descendants of Confederate soldiers and strive to preserve and maintain the memory of their ancestors and Confederate heritage. Camp commander is Jack O’Brien. Stacey’s Buffet, 4848 14th St. W, Bradenton, Joe Kennedy, 941-720-4103 or email yardpainter@aol.com. 7-8:30 p.m. fourth Tuesday of each month.

The Lodge meets for dinner and a meeting. 4802 26th St. W., Suite B, Bradenton, $10, 941-567-0712. 5:30 p.m. every second Tuesday of each month.

Sarasota Lodge No. 2698. Lions Club, 120 S. Tuttle Ave., Sarasota, 941-921-2524 or 941-744-0603. 7:30 p.m. first Wednesday of each month.

Faith Lutheran Church, 7750 Beneva Road, Sarasota, 941-363-0382 or claraloken@juno.com. 3 p.m. third Sunday of each month.

The group welcomes new members. Renaissance on 9th, 1816 Ninth St. W., Bradenton, Robert Parnes at 941-794-3276.

Sarasota Philatelic Club. Unitarian Universalist Church, 3975 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, 941-739-0908 or email HANKSFRAN@aol.com. 7-9 p.m. first Tuesday of each month.

The Tang Base of the United States Submarine Veterans. Local members of the Tampa Bay group carpool to the meetings. American Legion Post 104, 7550 60th St. N., Pinellas Park. USSVI.org/home.asp. Third Saturday of each month.

The club hosts various activities and outings for photographing. Blake Medical Center, H2U Center, 6049 26th St. W., Bradenton, 941-729-0127 or email suncoastcamera.club@gmail.com. 7 p.m. second Thursday of each month.

The all-age volunteer string band meets for rehearsals and is looking for baritone and sax players and tenors and altos and welcomes string, reed and percussion players. Sugg Middle School, 3801 59th St. W., Bradenton, 941-729-4069, scmsbjnm@netzero.net or suncoastmummers.com. 6:30 p.m. Mondays.

Magic of Manatee, the local Sweet Adelines group welcomes good singing voices that enjoy “busting chords in perfect harmony. Bradenton Christian School, 3304 43rd St. W., Bradenton, Jeanette Rothberg at 941-778-5499 or Judy McClarren at 941-779-1416. 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays.

A social organization for tall people. Skeeter’s, 1266 Old Stickney Point Road, Siesta Key, 941-215-2956. 6:30 p.m. second Thursdays of each month.

Manasota Theater Organ Society gathers for a musical program followed by a brief business meeting at Grace Baptist Church, 8000 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota, 941-758-7909. 6:30 p.m. third Sunday of each month.

The Think Tank Group meets at Lov A-Da Coffee, 2127 Cortez Road, Bradenton, thinktankbradenton.wordpress.com. 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays.

Positively Speaking meets at Episcopalian Church of the Nativity, 5900 N. Lockwood Ridge Road, 941-685-1614 or 941-927-5665. 6 p.m. Fridays.

Club No. 2449 meets at the Manatee Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Church, 322 15th St. W., Bradenton, 941-776-3156. 6 p.m. Wednesdays.

The Club meets at the Bethel Baptist Church, 1805 30th Ave. W., Bradenton, Jodi White, 941-266-0492, or Kris Kesling, 941-321-5638. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. every first and third Thursday of each month.

Club 6026 meets at the Sarasota County Terrace Building, 10th floor, 101 S. Washington St., Sarasota, 941-721-8974. 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays.

The group welcomes anyone who has an interest in learning about extraterrestrial life in our universe and meets at the Braden River branch library, 4915 53rd Ave. E., Bradenton, 941-792-0308. Free will donation only. 1:30-4:30 p.m. first Saturday of each month.

The Academy is accepting applications for admissions. The mission of the academy is to develop people into leaders and better citizens by teaching every member to live by the seven Army values and developing in each member the 14 traits of leadership. The minimum age for cadets to join is 12, and they may remain in the program until the age of 21. For information on enrolling in the U.S. Cadet Leadership Academy, visit the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2488, 810 Sixth St. W., Palmetto, 941-447-1228, uscadetleadershipacademy@hotmail.com or uscadetleadershipacademy.com. 6-8:30 p.m. Mondays

USCGA Flotilla 85 welcomes anyone who interested in giving some time back to his or her country to attend and learn more about the group at the group’s meetings in the Commodore Room, Bradenton Yacht Club, 4307 13th St. W., Palmetto, Flotilla Commander Dee Kermode at 941-723-7344. 7 p.m. third Tuesday of each month.

Post No. 8199 meets at the old fire station, 201 Second St. N., Bradenton Beach, 941-778-4400. 7:30 p.m. second Wednesday of each month.

Manatee County Region Antique Automobile Club of America welcomes those interested in antique cars and going on cruises and tours and meets for dinner at Stacey’s Buffet, 4848 14th St. W., Bradenton, 941-748-2767. 7 p.m. second Wednesday of each month.

The social and civic organization for new residents of Sarasota or Manatee counties meets at various locations for lunch and a speaker or entertainment. For locations and reservations: 941-923-5266 or 941-373-6630. Lunch $18. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. fourth Thursday of each month.

All Republican candidates are welcome to speak at the club’s at the Bradenton Country Club, 4646 Ninth Ave. W., Bradenton. Lunch $16, 941-792-7278. 11:30 a.m. first Friday of each month.

All ages and skill levels of knitters and crocheters are welcome at Yarn Outlet, 5331 15th St. E., Bradenton, Debbie Petti, 941-756-8915. 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays.

Bring works of fiction, nonfiction, memoirs, plays, or poetry to read and be critiqued at the ongoing writer’s workshop at State Collage of Florida, 5840 26th St. W., Science Building 25, Room 139, Bradenton, John Garzone at 941-753-8680 or Faye Henderson at 941-721-8108. 2-4 p.m. Mondays, except holidays.

The nonprofit, social organization for mothers of children up to 10 years old provides membership to an extended family of approximately 75 mothers in the Sarasota/Manatee area. Membership year runs from September to August. The annual nonrefundable fee of $35 includes a monthly newsletter and calendar of events. 941-306-3523, email youngmothersleague@netzero.com, or visit ymls.org.

This story was originally published June 14, 2016 at 4:36 PM with the headline "Club meetings: June 15."