service club

American  

noun

1. any of several organizations dedicated to the growth and general welfare of its members and the community.

2. a recreational center for members of the armed forces.

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Etymology

Origin of service club

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

Some connect it to a larger trend among fraternal organizations and service clubs like the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, which have seen steep declines over the decades.

From National Geographic

They were less likely to participate in activities like sports, cultural or religious groups, or service clubs — a predictor of later cognitive impairment.

From New York Times

For a decade such stops were a regular calendar item, but a recent speech at a small-town service club was the first such appearance I’d made in a similar number of years.

From Washington Post

“We especially seek community groups, church groups, labor organizations, service clubs, and other groups willing to sponsor a family or a number of families,” Evans’ administration wrote.

From Seattle Times

Three, small towns’ service clubs like the Rotary or Lions sometimes make a huge part of their annual nut by selling fireworks, and they carry a lot of sway with their cities’ councils.

From Los Angeles Times