Sports Clubs

Fishing

Pine Level Bassmasters: Prattville / Montgomery / Maxwell AFB-Gunter Annex

An Alabama Bass Federation Club that fishes the Alabama area lakes and rivers. We are constantly searching for new members and encourage everyone (civilian, military, retired military) to come and see what bass fishing in a competitive atmosphere is like.  We meet the second Thursday of each month and fish the following Saturday. The meeting is held at J & K Outdoors, 232 Deatsville Highway, Millbrook, AL  36054.
334-285-9341
www.pinelevelbassmasters.com

Tennis

Central Alabama Tennis Association (CATA)

A volunteer-based tennis organization formed to provide programs, which promote and develop the growth of tennis throughout central Alabama. League play is at O’Connor and Lagoon Park Tennis Courts.
Contact Ernie Rains
334-391-2648
www.centralalabama.usta.com

Racing

Montgomery Motorsports Park

Compete or be a spectator at this drag racing and other motor-sports park.
Track information: 334- 260-9660
www.mmpdragracing.com

Cycling

Montgomery Bicycle Club

Promotes recreational and competitive cycling in the central Alabama area, and seeks to increase bicycle safety and awareness by advocating bicycle-friendly transportation policies in the area.  This club meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.
www.MgmBikeClub.org

Motorcycling

Montgomery HOG Chapter

An organization with “Ride and Have Fun” as their motto, these Harley-Davidson motorcycle owners and enthusiasts meet on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 pm at the Holiday Inn (Prattville).
www.montgomeryhog.com

Softball

Lagoon Park Softball

Modern equipment, professionally manicured grounds and ample seating are just a few of the features that make Montgomery’s Lagoon Park one of the premiere softball complexes in the United States.  Having hosted over 32 ASA National Championship tournaments, they have Men, Women and Co-ed Leagues
www.LagoonParkSoftball.com

Rugby Football

Montgomery Yellowhammers Rugby Club

Formed in 1982, this International Rugby Board team practices at the soccer fields behind AUM against other southeastern teams.  New members always welcome.
www.rugbyclub.org

Scuba Diving Club

Club Aquarius

This dive club is offered through Adverture Sports II and provides divers discount opportunities along with group dives and the ability to refresh skills in the store’s pools.
1546 East Ann Street
334-269-DIVE
www.adventuresports2.com

Churches & Places of Worship

View the complete Church Listings

With over 400 places of worship in the tri-county area, there is definitely a place that’s right for you and your family.  There is a national website that was started in Montgomery that does a terrific job of narrowing down the choices.  It even allows you to see detailed information about each church, such as, sermon notes, activity calendars, location and their mission.

Bible Study Fellowship International

This comprehensive inter-denominational Bible study program helps people gain a practical understanding of the Bible.  There are three programs in the River Region.  These also include a preschool and children’s program.
www.BSFInternational.org

Women only:

Ridgecrest Baptist Church

334-277-0011
Meets Wednesdays at 9 am

Frazer Memorial UMC

334-272-8622
Meets Monday nights at 6:45 pm

Men only:

Aldersgate UMC

334-272-6152
Meets Monday nights at 6:55 pm

Country Clubs

Arrowhead Country Club

A nonprofit corporation serving about 600 members, amenities include an 18 hole championship golf course with pro shop, tennis courts, swimming pool and a fitness room.  Facilities are available for weddings, private parties, or business meetings.
50 Ocala Drive
Montgomery, AL 36117
334-272-7180
www.arrowheadcountryclub.net

The Montgomery Country Club

One of the oldest country clubs in Montgomery, it has a beautiful golf course, tennis courts, swimming and fine dining.
3001 Narrow Lane Road
Montgomery, Alabama  36106
334-263-9308
www.montgomerycountryclub.com

Wynlakes Golf & Country Club

Committed to continuing in the tradition of excellence, Wynlakes features a world renown, 200 acre, 18-hole championship golf course, a 25-meter pool with an 18- foot water slide, spa, fitness & tennis facilities and a delectable cuisine.
7900 Wynlakes Blvd
Montgomery, AL  36117
334-279-0297
www.wynlakes.com

Hobby Groups & Clubs

Alabama Chess Foundation

The Alabama Chess Foundation’s goal is to promote chess in this area for the benefit of all Alabama players.  The Montgomery Chess Club generally meets Tuesday evenings in the Muriel Crump Community Center.
1735 Highland Ave.,
Montgomery AL  36107.
Contact Caesar Lawrence for more information.
www.alabamachess.com

Captial City Camera Club

Membership is open to anyone having an interest in photography regardless of skill level.  This is an active group with competitions, programs and field trips to places that offer a chance to photograph things of interest.  With a membership of 50 members, they meet on the second Monday of the month at Eastmont Baptist Church at 7:00 pm.
334-430-6647
www.photoclub.org

Capital City Master Gardener Association

This program trains and certifies individuals in horticulture and related areas. These individuals, in turn, volunteer their expertise and services to help others through horticultural projects that benefit the community.
Jimmy D. Smitherman, County Extension Coordinator
334-270-4133
www.aces.edu/counties/Montgomery

Central Alabama Apicultural Society

CAAS is a non-profit organization operating exclusively for charitable, scientific, and educational purposes to improve the lives of birds. Members meet the second Sunday of each month at The Montgomery Zoo, Educational Department Building at 2:00 p.m.
2301 Coliseum Parkway,
Montgomery, AL 36110
Claude Bowden, President
334-288-6498
www.caasociety.com

Montgomery Alabama Dog Obedience Club

Founded in 1971, MADOC offers classes in obedience, rally & agility.  The members are involved in nursing home visits, school visits and sponsoring AKC agility and obedience trials.
www.madoc.org

Montgomery Gem & Mineral Society

Meetings of the Montgomery Gem & Mineral Society are held on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Muriel Crump Community Center, 1735 Highland Ave., Montgomery AL  36107.  Anyone interested in gems and minerals is invited to attend. Field trips, workshops, and classes are held at various locations.
Frank Rowell
334-277-7023
http://montgomerygemandmineralsociety.org

Montgomery Amateur Radio Club

The Montgomery Amateur Radio is a not-for-profit service club that has been called upon on several occasions to provide communications to our community during times of need.  They meet on the third Monday of each month at 7:00 pm at the American Red Cross, 5015 Woods Crossing Drive.
P.O. Box 3141
Montgomery, AL 36109-0141
www.w4ap.org

Montgomery Bridge Club

Known as the MBC or simply the Club, the Montgomery Bridge Club is the friendly home to many duplicate bridge players in Montgomery, Alabama and surrounding areas. MBC is a member of the American Contract Bridge League.
1711 Mulberry Street
Montgomery, Alabama  36106
334-265-2143 or Martha Brandt, 334-272-2524

http://montgomerybridgeclub.com

Montgomery Genealogical Society

MGS is a non-profit corporation that promotes research on families with Montgomery County connections. The Montgomery Genealogical Society meetings are usually held on the second Sunday of each month at the Figh-Pickett-Barnes House.
512 South Court Street
Montgomery, AL  36104

Montgomery Genealogical Society, Inc. (MGS)
PO Box 230194
Montgomery, AL 36123-0194
www.rootsweb.com

Society of Arts & Crafts (SAC’s)

The Society of Arts & Crafts of Montgomery and Central Alabama is a non-profit organization with a strong commitment to education, offering art and craft classes and sponsoring art and craft demonstrations to local schools, nursing homes and other organizations and clubs.
SAC’s Gallery
2001 Mulberry Street
Montgomery, Alabama, 36106
334-265-9931
www.sacsgallery.org

Service Organization

Junior League of Montgomery

The Junior League of Montgomery is an organization committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.
The Junior League of Montgomery
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3570 Carter Hill Road
Montgomery, AL 36111
334-288-8816
www.jlmontgomery.org

Kiwanis Club Of Montgomery

Kiwanis International is dedicated to helping their communities and giving children everywhere better lives and higher standards of living through service programs.
www.kiwanismontgomery.org

Montgomery Optimist Club

The Optimist club is a volunteer organization that values all children and helps them develop to their full potential by providing hope and positive vision. Optimists bring out the best in kids.  There are 3 clubs in the Montgomery area.
www.optimist.org

Montgomery Rotary Club

Rotary is a worldwide organization of business and professional leaders that provides humanitarian service, encourages high ethical standards in all vocations, and helps build goodwill and peace in the world.
www.montgomeryrotaryclub.com

Volunteer Opportunities

2-1-1 Connects
The Volunteer and Information Center needs you! 211 Connects is a 3-digit phone number that provides an important link between citizens in need and community agencies and resources that can help meet those needs. Currently, we are looking for volunteers with an interest in social services to assist with the 2-1-1 program. This is an excellent opportunity for college students to gain knowledge and skills related to community services, or for professionals or retirees to give back to the community. 334-264-4636

Volunteer & Information Center

The Volunteer & Information Center connects volunteers with opportunities throughout the River Region.
303 Montgomery Street, suite 303
P.O. Box 4206
Montgomery, AL 30103

Rebecca Tidwell, Volunteer Coordinator
334-264-4636 ext. 1 or 334-264-3335
www.volunteer-info.org

Baptist Medical Center Volunteers

Volunteers provide meaningful services to patients, families and visitors. Volunteers receive training, reference for future employment, personal development through new experiences and a 10 percent discount on hospital stay.
For more information on becoming a volunteer:  334-286-2974.
www.baptistfirst.org

Hospice of Montgomery

Hospice of Montgomery is based on the utilization of volunteers. As a trained volunteer, they play a vital role in enhancing the quality of care delivered to the patient and family.  Volunteers also provide assistance with program administration. Contact the Volunteer Coordinator.
334-279-6677
www.hospiceofmontgomery.org

Montgomery Area Council on Aging

Volunteer Your Time and Talent.  MACOA has a wealth of volunteer opportunities for people of all ages. Typical services include delivering Meals on Wheels, teaching classes, making visits in person or on the telephone, helping at senior center activities, and escorting seniors to appointments. Reward yourself with the gift of giving and enjoy the warmth of a smile from an appreciative senior citizen.
115 East Jefferson St.
Montgomery, AL 36104
334-263-0532
www.macoa.org

Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts

Volunteers play an integral role at the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts. You will find all types of opportunities to help the Museum, all tailored to the interest of the individual. Volunteer opportunities have very flexible time commitments so choose a position that fits your schedule.
Contact: Martha White, mwhite@mmfa.org
334-240-4349
www.mmfa.org

Habitat for Humanity

Habitats for Humanity Volunteers do a great deal of this organization’s work, so there are many opportunities for you to serve. Not only do they need construction work, they need volunteers for committees: Family Selection, Family Partner, Building, Volunteer, and Development/Publicity. Each committee is vitally important to MHFH.
Tish MacInnis, Executive Director
334-832-9313
23 Julia St
Montgomery, AL 36104
www.habitatmont.org

Montgomery Humane Society

Volunteers are a crucial part of the survival of the Montgomery Humane Society. They enable the society to help the thousands of animals that come into the shelter each year.
334-409-0622, Ext. 207
1150 John Overton Dr
Montgomery, AL 36110
www.montgomeryhumane.com

Alabama Department of Archives & History

Enthusiastic volunteers are needed who can bring Alabama history alive for visitors and ensure its preservation for future generations. Volunteers do a variety of jobs: receptionists, hands-on gallery assistants, tour guides, aides, archival processors and gift cart workers.
Jeannine Nelson, Volunteer Office
334-353-4718
624 Washington Avenue
Montgomery, AL 36130
www.archives.state.al.us

Support Groups

Autism Society of Alabama

The mission statement of The Autism Society of Alabama is to improve the quality of life of persons with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their families through education, advocacy, and support.  The support group meets at Grace Pointe Church of Christ.
1565 Ray Thorington Road
Montgomery, AL 36117
334-271-2525
For more information on date and time contact:
Jessica Bates, 334-358-8190 or email: bates4jc@yahoo.com
www.autism-alabama.org

Special Needs Families

This is a new group for families of special needs children, teens, young adults and adults. The purpose of the group is to offer support and share information relevant to special needs. The support group meets on the second Tuesday of each month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Frazer Memorial United Methodist Church, Room 1503.
6000 Atlanta Highway
Montgomery, AL 36117
For more information call Carol at 334-271-1419
http://frazerumc.org

A group for parents who have children with learning disabilities or special needs meets from 5-6:30 p.m. the first Sunday of each month of Saint James United Methodist Church
9045 Vaughn Road
Montgomery, AL 36117
F334-277-3037

Montgomery Area Downs Syndrome Outreach Group

Montgomery Area Down Syndrome Outreach Group  helps parents, expecting parents, families, and those affected with Down Syndrome.  The meetings are held the first Friday of each month from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Vaughn Park Church of Christ Fellowship Hall,
Contact: Hope Smith 334-356-9048
Montgomery Area Down Syndrome Outreach Group
P.O. Box 681474, Prattville, AL 36068
www.montgomeryareadownsyndrome.com

Parenting Groups

La Leche League of Montgomery, Alabama

LLL of Montgomery serves the local area through monthly meetings, telephone help, and mother-to-mother support.  Women who are interested in breastfeeding are invited to attend our free meetings or call our Leaders for breastfeeding help.  Whether you are pregnant and planning to breastfeed, are learning to nurse your newborn or are experiencing breastfeeding challenges, LLL meetings are a wonderful place to learn from other nursing mothers. At these monthly meetings, mothers share not only their questions and concerns but also the benefits and joys of breastfeeding. Babies are expected to attend; children of all ages are welcome!
www.lllalmsla.org/montgomery/

MOPS – Mothers of Preschoolers

MOPS gives mothers of preschoolers the chance to meet with other moms experiencing the same things.  It is a non-denominational church organization, all mothers of preschoolers are welcome regardless of religious beliefs.  Childcare is provided.
First Baptist Church of Montgomery
334.834.6310