Area Recreation Clubs

American Singles Golf Association: For single golfers of all ability levels. Dinner meetings are the second Tuesday of each month, 6-9 p.m., at China Harbor Restaurant, 2040 Westlake Ave. N. $15. 206-444-4055; www.asgaseattle.com.

Antique Outboard Motor Club: Looking for new members to have fun with old or almost old outboard motors. Contact: David Wilson, 360-271-7904 or syanddave@web-o.com.

Backcountry Bicycle Trails Club: Membership includes monthly newsletter, recreational rides, social events, trail skills, etiquette and maintenance projects. Annual fees $15, $25 per family. Contact: BBTC, P.O. Box 21288, Seattle, WA 98111-3288. 206-283-2995; www.bbtc.org.

Backcountry Horsemen: Build/maintain trails. Trail rides in spring, summer and fall. Annual dues are $21, $30 family. Loren, 360-786- 0050; www.bchw.org

Cascade Bicycle Club: Membership includes a roster of members with cycling resource information. $25 a year, $45 for two years, discounts for families. 206-522-2453; www.cascade.org

Cascade Orienteering Club: All events open to beginners; all ages welcome. Annual dues $14, $18 family. $5-$8 per meet. 206-783-3866; www.cascadeoc.org

Circumnavigators: Seeks new members who have circled the globe in one direction, crossing every meridian. Must be 18 or older. Annual dues are $100 ($100 initiation fee). Dues help fund a scholarship. 253-863-6033.

Disabled Sports USA Northwest: Programs include skiing, soccer, kayaking, camping, archery and more. Disabled Sports USA Northwest, P.O. Box 4124, Bellingham, WA 98227; 360-676-0134; dsusanw@dsusa.org.

Eastshore Singles: For singles ages 45 and older. Social, recreational and cultural activities including hikes, walks, movies, dancing, dinners and more. Newcomers welcome at all events. Wanda: 425-747-5511.

Emerald Sea Dive Club: Annual membership is $25, or $42 for a family. Meets the first Wednesday of each month. Skip Stacy, 425-775-2410; www.emeraldseadiveclub.org

Events and Adventures: Activities for singles in Seattle. 800-386-0866; www.eventsandadventures.com or Seattle-singles@eventsand adventures.com.

Evergreen Soaring: Gliding club meets Saturdays at 9:30 a.m.; Sundays at 10 a.m., at Arlington Airport. 425-238-6617; www.evergreensoaring.org.

Evergreen State Volkssport Association: To receive a year's subscription of the bimonthly newsletter, The Pathfinder, send $10 to: Evergreen State Volkssport Association, 10228 29th St. E., Puyallup, WA 98372-1756; 253-840-1776.

Evergreen Tandem Club: Programs include group rides, workshops and educational events. Ride hot line: 206-789-8722; www.evergreentandemclub.org.

Evergreen State Trails Association: A volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining and creating surface share-use trails. 425-820-3408 or ESTA, PMB 320, 13520 100th Ave. N.E., No. 90, Kirkland, WA 98034-5210.

Footloose Sailing Association: Disabled Sports USA Northwest sponsors this organization with activities including adapted sailing instruction and regattas. 2319 N. 45th St., No. 142, Seattle; 206-382-2680; bewing3@brigadoon.com.

Issaquah Alps Trails Club: Weekly guided hikes are free to all. No membership fees; donations accepted. Write: Issaquah Alps Trails Club, P.O. Box 351, Issaquah, WA 98027; issaquahalps.org.

The Mountaineers: Hiking, climbing, snowshoeing, sailing, bicycling, sea kayaking, backpacking, backcountry skiing, conservation projects and more. Informational meeting the first Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m., 300 Third Ave. W. Dues $50 a year ($35 initiation fee). 206-284-6310; www.mountaineers.org

North Sound Sea Kayak Association: Meets first Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m., Walter Hall Golf Course clubhouse, 1226 W. Casino Road, Everett; 425-423-0811; nsseakayaker.homestead.com.

Northwest Quad Association: Meetings every two to three months. Annual dues $25. P.O. Box 13, Everett, WA 98206. E-mail: nqa.atv@verizon.net. Web site: nwqa.homestead.com.

Northwest Women Flyfishers: Meets third Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m., Seattle REI, 222 Yale Ave. N. Dues $35. 206-525-6991; www.northwestwomenflyfishers.com

Pacific Northwest Four Wheel Drive Association: Committed to the betterment of vehicle-oriented outdoor recreation and preserving the environment. $10 membership; includes monthly magazine. Kathy Jester, members@pnw4wda.org or www.pnw4wda.org.

Paddle Trails Canoe Club: Dues are $15, $25 for families ($10 initiation fee for new members). 206-444-4313; www.paddletrails.org.

Puget Sound Anglers: The South King County chapter meets the second Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m., Zenith Place Hall, 1826 S. 240th St., Des Moines. 425-430-0090. The Lake Washington Chapter meets the second Thursday of each month, 7:30 p.m., Mercer Island Community Center, 8236 S.E. 24th St. The Renton Chapter meets the second Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m., at Kennydale Memorial Hall, 2424 N.E. 27th St., Renton. 425-255-2877.

Puget Sound Beekeepers Association: Hands-on and classroom training, presentations and adopt-a-hive and mentoring programs available. Monthly meetings at 6:30 p.m. at the Graham Visitors Center, Washington Park Arboretum, 2200 Arboretum Dr. E.; Oct. 26 and Nov. 16. Membership: $20. Information: Tim Celeski, timcel@4466.com or www.psbees.org

Puget Sound Croquet Club: Meets Sundays, 1-3 p.m. at clubhouse and courts at the corner of 132nd N.E. and N.E. 85th St., between Kirkland and Redmond. 425-453-1561; www.pugetsoundcroquet.com.

Restless Singles: Non-profit group primarily for ages 20s and 30s that meets the first and third Saturdays of the month, 10 a.m., at the Phinney Neighborhood Association, 6532 Phinney Ave. N.; www.restlesssingles.com.

Sailing for Singles: The Northwest Riggers Yacht Club organizes day sails plus other cruises. Meetings each Tuesday, 5:30-7 p.m., Ivar's Salmon House, 401 N.E. Northlake Way and potlucks/meetings at a member's house the second Friday of the month. Dues are $20. 206-675-1254 or 206-861-1000.

Sammamish Rowing Association: Based at Marymoor Park Boathouse, 5022 W. Lake Sammamish Parkway, Redmond. 425-895-1704.

Seattle Bicycle Club: Several rides with differing skill and pace levels are scheduled weekly. Dues are $16, $20 for household. 206-444-4075; www.seattlebike.org.

Seattle Outboard Association: Outboard powerboat racing. General membership meeting on fourth Tuesday of each month, 7:30 p.m., at the Kirkland Eagles, 258 Central Way, Kirkland. www.seattleoutboard.org.

Seattle Outrigger Canoe Club: Racing crews open to all. www.seattleoutrigger.com.

Seattle Poggie Fishing Club: Meets third Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m., for presentations, raffles and prizes, at the Seattle City Light Building, 97th Street North and Stone Avenue North; 425-742-7948; www.seattlepoggies.com

Seattle Singles Yacht Club: Brings together singles who want to be on the water with those who own boats. Meets Mondays, 7:30 p.m., Shilshole Bay Beach Club (Ballard Elks), 6411 Seaview Ave. N.W.; $7 casual member; www.ssyc.com

Seattle Women's Field Hockey Association: Practices year-round; tournaments spring through fall. 206-524-0968; www.seattlefieldhockey.org

Seattle Women's Sailing Association: Meets first Mondays, 7 p.m., Corinthian Yacht Club, 'S' Dock, Shilshole Bay Marina. Dues $40. SWSA, 6201 15th Ave. N.W., PMB 545, Seattle, WA 98107; 206-444-4025.

S'no Joke Ski Club: Meets every first and third Monday, 6:30 p.m. (October through April) and every first Monday (May through September), at the Swedish Cultural Center, 1920 Dexter Ave. N. Ski, bike, hike, golf and more. www.snojoke.org.

Snow King Alaskan Malamute Fanciers: Dog Pack Hikes, dog sledding, carting and more. Dinner meetings are the third Friday of every month, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Denny's Restaurant, East Eighth St. Exit from I-405, Bellevue. Annual dues: $25. Contact: Cindy Carriegan, blumoonmals@att.net; 253-638-0993; www.snowkingalaskanmalamute fanciers.org.

Tall Chief Women's 9 Hole Golf: For women golfers of beginning and intermediate ability. Play Tuesday mornings, March-September in Fall City. $15. Contact: tallchief9holegolf@comcast.net or 425-747-8923.

Team Survivor Northwest: Offers fitness programs for women affected by cancer. 206-732-8350.

Washington Alpine Club: Since 1916, hiking, climbing, backcountry skiing, telemark skiing, conservation projects, family activities and social events. 206-467-3042; www.washingtonalpineclub.org.

Washington Fly Fishing: Fly fishing discussion forum. www.washingtonflyfishing.com.

Washington Prospector Mining Association: Promotes responsible gold prospecting. Dues are $50. Write: Washington Prospector Mining Association, 10002 Aurora Ave. N., Suite 1193, Seattle, WA 98133. 206-784-6039.

Washington Trails Association: Works to preserve and enhance Washington's diverse trail system through education, informational programs and activities. Dues $35. Write to: Washington Trails Association, 1305 Fourth Ave., Suite 512, Seattle, WA 98101-2401; 205-1367; www.wta.org

Washington Water Trails Association: Shoreline access for human- and wind-powered beachable watercraft is the goal. Dues: $35, $50 for family and $25 for students, seniors and low income. 206-545-9161; www.wwta.org

West Seattle Sportsmen's Club: www.westseattlesportsmen.org.

Western Washington Mountain Bike Association: Weekly rides, trail work, local races and more. 425-776-0341; icebiker@msn.com.

Western Washington Walleye Club: Meets the third Wednesday of every month, 7 p.m., Green Acres Learning Center, 1826 S. 240th St.; www.walleye-club.com

WIHSki Club: Offers skiing, hiking, bicycling, backpacking, camping, and more. Meets first Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m., Swedish Cultural Center, 1920 Dexter Ave. N. Dues $25 ($40 first year), includes quarterly bulletin. Contact: W.I.H. Ski Club, P.O. Box 31574, Seattle, WA 98103; www.afts.com/wihski.

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