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Carolina Singles Hiking and Adventure Club

The Carolina Singles Hiking and Adventure Club offers hikes on the average of 2 to 3 times a month. The club also sponsors occasional day trips and camping parties. A quarterly newsletter can be viewed at the website. The club is run completely by volunteers, and there are no officers, board members, or dues (although donations are accepted.)

Kathy Van Gieson, Newsletter Editor
(864) 329-9051
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Creation Study Group

The Creation Study Group of Greenville is a nonprofit educational, scientific, and religious organization of conservative Christians voluntarily banded together to develop and disseminate information on the implications of the Biblical creation model of origins.

Jon Orcutt, Ministries Coordinator
P.O. Box 1674
Greenville, SC 29602
(864) 220-2322
(864) 220-2322 (Fax)
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Eastern Star. Sam Poe Chapter, Greenville

An organization for the wives, mothers, and sisters of Masters Masons.

40 Montis Drive
Greenville, SC 29617
Jackie Fowler Secretary
(864) 246-3722
(864) 246-3722 (Fax)

Furman Aikido Club

A nonprofit organization that strives to promote personal well-being and
harmony in daily life for all its members through martial arts training,
specifically Ki Development and Shinshin Toitsu Aikido. It seeks to provide
the means by which students can benefit from learning the principles of mind
and body coordination including men and women of all ages. The Chief Instructor
is David Shaner Sensei, 7th dan. The public is welcome.

Mark Stone, Advisor
Department of Philosophy
Furman University
3300 Poinsett Highway
Greenville, SC 29613
(864) 294-3344
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Gold Wing Road Riders Association – Greenville Chapter

The association offers friendship and charity rides for Gold Wing Motorcycle riders. Others can be booster members. Meetings are held the 2nd Saturday at Carolina Fine Foods in Simpsonville, SC, 11:30 am to eat, 12:30 pm to meet.

Charles and Kathy Coleman
(864) 269-2390
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Greenville Kennel Club

The purpose of the Greenville Kennel Club is to do all in its power to protect and advance the interests of all breeds of purebred dogs; to encourage sportsmanlike competition at dog shows and obedience trials; and to conduct sanctioned matches, dog shows, and obedience trials under the rules of the American Kennel Club.

Blake Roulette, President
P.O. Box 5029
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 947-6904

Greenville Woman's Club

The club seeks to foster and encourage the civic and cultural growth of Greenville and to provide a place of meeting for those engaged in this work without object of profit.

8 Bennett St.
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 233-9977

Harvest Moon Folk Society

The society sponsors 2 or 3 Contra dances a month. The dances are usually the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month at River Falls Lodge, near Jones Gap State Park. Contra dancing is a traditional American dance form derived from English Country dancing. It is an active social dance appropriate for all ages. No alcohol. Call for upcoming dance dates, bands, and callers. Dance cancellations due to inclement weather will be recorded by 2:00 pm the day of the dance.

Harvest Moon Folk Society
P.O. Box 342
Seneca, SC 29679

David White, President
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John Bryson, Vice President
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Harvest Moon Hotline
(864) 836-2986

International Brotherhood of Magicians. Ring 63

The group promotes fellowship in, and the betterment of, the Performing Art of Magic in Greenville and the surrounding areas. Members can be anyone having a true interest in the art of magic including professional performers, hobbyists, collectors of magic, and historians. Meetings are the 1st Thursday of each month at Greenville Technical College in the Criminal Justice Building. Occasional exceptions are made for holidays, etc. Sufficient notice will be given of meeting date changes.

Glenn Strange, Sergeant-At-Arms
519 Cambridge Drive
Spartanburg, SC 29301
(864) 439-3308 (Home)
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National Railway Historical Society - Greenville Chapter
http://www.palmettorails.org

The purposes of the Society include the preservation of railroad historical records and equipment; the dissemination of information on railroad history and current operations; and the annual steam train excursion. Monthly programs feature local, national, and international train interest subjects. The Society meets at 7:00 pm on the 3rd Friday of each month at Sears Shelter on Park Avenue in Greenville.

Steve Hawkins, President
P.O. Box 5481
Greenville, SC 29606
(864) 292-3852
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North Greenville Baptist Association

The organization is an association of 45 Southern Baptist Churches providing resources, training, and support for the churches. The group leads and organizes ministry projects and prayer events in the community.

P.O. Box 215
Travelers Rest, SC 29690
(864) 834-9635
(864) 834-8795 (Fax)
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Piedmont Area Mensa

Piedmont Area Mensa (PAM) is a local chapter of American Mensa Ltd., centered in Greenville and serving surrounding areas. Mensa is an international society for which the sole requirement for membership is a score of 98th percentile on any of a number of standard IQ tests. Anyone interested in joining is invited to contact the group.

Bob Cox, Local Secretary
P.O. Box 2054
Greer, SC 29652
(864) 877-9743
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Scottish Lovers Club and Rescue

A group of Scottish Terrier lovers who meet to discuss anecdotes and problems of the breed while the Scotties play in a fenced yard and improve their socialization skills. Also open to those who have an interest in Scottish Terrier collectibles. The club may publish a newsletter in the future.

Debbie Cleveland, President
7 Hale Drive
Taylors, SC 29687
(864) 292-6036
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Simpsonville Pioneers Square Dance Club

Western Style Square dancing at mainstream and plus levels. Live caller each 2nd and 4th Friday.

Pat and Hope O'Shields
15 Circle Drive
Mauldin, SC 29662
(864) 288-6640

Society for Creative Anachronism. – Canton of Falcon Cree

The SCA is a nonprofit, educational, re-creational international organization founded in 1966. Its purpose is to study, enjoy, and promote a better understanding of the Middle Ages and Renaissance (AD 600 to AD 1600). The Society welcomes anyone (as members or visitors) who is interested in romanticism, history, or culture.

Patrick Hood, Seneschal
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Melissa Jordan, Chatelaine (newcomer’s liaison)
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Southern Tea Society

The Southern Tea Society is a nonprofit social club for women. It was founded in 1998 and is dedicated to promoting interest in the history, traditions, and protocol of taking tea. Traditional English Teas are held the 2nd Thursday of each month from August through May at 6:30 pm. Visitors are welcome.

Tesha Gibson, Founder
11 Gables Way
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 284-9580
(864) 284-9580 (Fax)
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Upstate Investment Club

The group is an open investment club that helps others learn about stock investing. Club members pool money and invest in the stock market.

Sam Whitehead, Director
P.O. Box 8069
Greenville, SC 29604
(864) 232-5557
(864) 370-9885 (Fax)

Upstate SC Secular Humanists

The Upstate SC Secular Humanists is a membership organization dedicated to building a socially nurturing and intellectually stimulating humanist community. The group meets the 4th Sunday of every month at 5:00 pm at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship for a speaker/discussion session. The group usually does not "officially" meet in July and the August meeting is a picnic starting at 1:30 pm at McPherson Park.

PO Box 1744
Greenville, SC 29602
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