Social activities clubs are a modern combination of several types of clubs and reflect today's more eclectic and varied society. These clubs are centered on the activities available to the club members in the city or area in which the club is located. Some have a traditional clubhouse, bar or restaurant where members gather, while others do not. Events can include a broad range of activities, from sporting events and social parties to
ballet, arts or
book clubs. Unlike traditional clubs, they are not limited to one kind of event or special interest, but include a broad range of events in their monthly calendars. The members choose the events in which the club is going to take part, based upon the changing interests of the members. The members themselves determine the events they will attend of those offered. Some social clubs are based around a shared identity among their members. Clubs exist for single people, married couples, and people of certain sexual orientations or ethnic backgrounds. Membership can be limited or open to the general public, as can the events. Most clubs have a limited membership based upon specific criteria and restrict the events to members to increase their feeling of security, creating an increased sense of camaraderie and belonging. There are many examples of private social clubs, including the
University Club of Chicago,
The Mansion on O Street in D.C., the
Penn Club of New York City and the
New York Friars' Club. Social activities clubs can be for-profit,
non-profit or a combination of the two (a for-profit club with a non-profit charitable arm, for instance). Some social clubs have
function halls which members, or sometimes the general public, can rent for parties. A number of
Jewish community centers and other organizations, such as the
YMCA, have social clubs for people with
social anxiety and
learning disabilities. Membership in these clubs is limited to individuals with these conditions. ==Sororities and fraternities==