Clubs & Community Organizations in Hendersonville, NC

One of the fastest ways to feel like a local instead of a newcomer is to join something. Hendersonville has an unusually active club scene for a town this size, covering everything from civic service to photography.

Civic Clubs

The Rotary Club of Hendersonville meets at noon on Tuesdays at Grace Lutheran Church, and there’s a second option, the Hendersonville-Four Seasons Rotary Club, which meets Monday evenings at Janitzio Mexican Restaurant on Spartanburg Highway. The Hendersonville Lions Club meets the first and third Friday of the month at the Henderson County Parks and Rec offices on South Grove Street, and the Mills River Lions Club has its own early-morning meeting schedule out in Mills River. Any of these are a solid entry point if you’re looking to network and give back at the same time.

Interest-Based Groups

The Hendersonville Woman’s Club has been active since 1915, making it one of the longest-running volunteer organizations in the county, and it’s open to women of all ages and backgrounds. If you’re into photography, the Camera Club of Hendersonville meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month at the Chamber of Commerce building at Kanuga Road and Church Street. The Art League of Henderson County, founded in 1972, is open to both working artists and people who just love the visual arts.

Volunteering

If you’d rather find a cause than a club, the United Way of Henderson County runs a free Volunteer Opportunity Finder that matches you with local nonprofits looking for help. It’s a good way to meet people while doing something useful, and there’s no membership fee or meeting schedule to commit to.

The Bottom Line

You don’t need to wait until you know people here to get involved — that’s actually backwards. Join something in your first few months, and the people part takes care of itself.