Verb

clubs

  1. Third-person singular simple present indicative form of club.

Noun

clubs plural

  1. Plural of club.
  2. One of the four suits of playing cards, marked with the symbol .

Related terms

From Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License.
Mon Mar 8 06:05:01 2010

A club is an association of two or more people united by a common interest or goal. A service club, for example, exists for voluntary or charitable activities; there are clubs devoted to hobbies and sports, social activities clubs, political and religious clubs, and so forth.

History

Historically, clubs occurred in all ancient states of which we have detailed knowledge. Once people started living together in larger groups, there was need for people with a common interest to be able to associate despite having no ties of kinship. Organizations of the sort have existed for many years, as evidenced by Ancient Greek clubs and associations in Ancient Ruji.

Origins of the word and concept

It is uncertain whether the use of the word "club" originated in its meaning of a knot of people, or from the fact that the members “clubbed” together to pay the expenses of their meetings. The oldest English clubs were merely informal periodic gatherings of friends for the purpose of dining or drinking together. Thomas Occleve (in the time of Henry IV) mentions such a club called La Court de Bonne Compagnie (the Court of Good Company), of which he was a member. In 1659 John Aubrey wrote, “We now use the word clubbe for a sodality [a society, association, or fraternity of any kind] in a tavern.”

From Wikipedia under the GNU Free Documentation License
Fri Feb 5 23:31:12 2010

What type of golf clubs does a beginner need for a round of golf?
Q. I just finished up a golf class last week put on by ESPN in which they gave you a set of Nike Ignite clubs to get started, namely; 4-9 irons, pw, 3-hybrid and a putter. I added a cheap driver (which I'm planning on upgrading to a Nike Summo) and a Wilson 58 deg sand wedge as well. I have played the past two months with this set and feel that I may need more fairway clubs especially for the 5 pars. I'm getting mixed up between some saying I need a 3 and a 5 wood while others say I need 5, 7 and 9 wood. As well, I'm mixed up whether I should get hybrids (like the #3 that I have) to take the place of the woods. Does anyone have suggestions on what I should get to complete my set? BTW, I do like wedges and would like to add either a LW… [cont.]
Asked by GRUMP - Wed Sep 26 10:55:27 2007 - - 4 Answers - 1 Comments

A. The ideal set for the intermediate golfer would start with Game Improvement irons. You still need forgiveness but you'd also like a little more feel and control. If you tend to hit your irons well you might be ready to consider a regular 4 iron, otherwise stay with your hybrid 4. For your distance clubs add a little less loft on those fairway woods and hybrids to maximize distance. You might be ready to drop your 5 hybrid and replace it with a 3 hybrid. Your driver is still oversized with about 10-12 degrees of loft to maximize distance and accuracy. Shaft selections may be the most important component. You want a shaft that matches your swing speed and ball flight requirements. Perhaps a draw bias to help get the drive moving a little… [cont.]
Answered by Frank P - Wed Sep 26 11:05:16 2007

Which clubs are best to join and how many clubs should I join?
Q. Also, is it better to join a huge club or a small club? I want to run as officers for the clubs I'm joining, so I'd have a much better chance in a small club. I don't want to become invisible in a big club. However, a big club shows the club's success and they do more fun projects. I'd also get to meet a lot more people. I'm already in choir. I might join a sport in the spring. I don't want to be wiped out in my freshman year; I'm interested in pretty much everything. Help me choose? I've narrowed down a few clubs. Here they are: Red Cross I'm joining this one for sure. No questions about it. Ecology I'm a tree-hugger and this club seems really interesting. It's also small. Key This seems like a really fun club, and most of my… [cont.]
Asked by nb - Sat Sep 22 14:53:18 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Depending on the time commitment required for each one, I'd try to join three. It is a fair few clubs, however. Make sure times don't over overlap, and then I'd say you should join Red Cross, Ecology, and Impact. Not only do these sound like good clubs, but they'd look great on a college application. Try to fit in as much as you can, you'll see the benefits come junior and senior year.
Answered by Jennifer L. - Sat Sep 22 15:15:01 2007

What clubs or events are going on for Halloween in Chicago?
Q. My friends and I want a list of events and clubs that would be open for 18+ clubs and events that would be open in Chicago for Halloween 2009. Cost friendly is a plus! Sorry, downtown chicago.
Asked by Tanee08 - Mon Sep 28 13:47:24 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Check out the site below, there is a listing of all parties/clubs that are being hosted on Halloween. There are no clubs downtown that are 18+, they are all 21+ but you might be able to find an event on the listing not at a club, for instance Navy Pier. Good Luck!
Answered by Radzie - Wed Sep 30 14:59:11 2009

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From Google News Search: "clubs"
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Thu Mar 11 08:08:42 2010

TwitterGlitter.com - Calendar of local clubs and events
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Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:00:32 GM

Arbutus Lions . Club. meets first and third Mondays, 7 p.m. at Leon's Triple L Restaurant, 5309 East Drive. Catonsville Toastmasters . Club. meets second and fourth Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. at St. John's United Church of Christ, ...

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The NYT has an interesting article on book . clubs. for doctors and those in medical services. It is a great read. However, there is a MAJOR factual error: the article states that the first such program was in Bangor, ME in 1997. ...

Prep School Blues: The Kobolds at Ace of Clubs
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The Kobolds at Ace of . Clubs. . Speaking of bands, here's some pics of The Kobolds, featuring Nicholas DiMichele, who played Jack in Prep School Blues. These are from their show last week at the Ace of . Clubs. in downtown NYC. ...

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