Clubs
Any day spent doing the things you want to do is a day well spent. Don’t let another slip away.
1. ARTS & CRAFTS CLUB WITH A TWIST
You don’t need any special talent to participate, just a desire to have fun and make friends. This Club offers an opportunity to socialize and enjoy relaxing activities while listening to soothing background music. Paint, draw, color, sketch, make crafts and sculpt clay. We have adult coloring books and colored pencils, kids coloring books and crayons, pastels and markers, sketch pads and artist’s pencils, water paints and art pads. Now for the twist – Here’s what makes this Club unique – Doesn’t matter if you’re young or young at heart, everyone likes to do fun stuff! Make paper dolls and create origami. Who doesn’t like Playdoh? No one is ever too old for Playdoh, finger-painting, Spirograph, and Lite Brite. We have all the supplies. These activities are believed to reduce anxiety, foster self-awareness, develop social skills and increase self-esteem. Learn patience and turn taking, teamwork and sharing, relaxation and give and take.
(All ages)
Start date to be determined depending upon interest.
2. 20’s, 30’s & YOUNG ADULTS CLUBS/CLASSES
These groups offer a variety of activities to those who would like to socialize and make friends. Members of all skill levels gather together to play games.
Members of our Young Adult Club enjoy socializing, conversing about movies, video games and anime as well as a variety of other subjects. They enjoy playing a variety of video games, retro and today’s. Two favorites are Super Smash Bros. and Mario Party 64.
Our 20’s & up Club also enjoys a variety of retro and today’s video games. Once again, Super Smash Bros. is a favorite but many more video games are enjoyed. This Club does include some video game sports fans. Some members enjoy playing games on their phones and iPads together.
Our 20’s, 30’s & Up Class enjoys learning and playing board games, table top games and video games. A few examples of board games and table top games enjoyed are Dungeons & Dragons, King of Tokyo, Zombie Dice, and Uno. Some examples of video games are Super Smash Bros, Mario Party, and a variety of Pokémon games. The participants enjoy spending time together. They enjoy learning to play games, discussing games and game characters and interesting facts about their origins, etc.
Saturdays 12:45 to 2:45PM (Ages 17 & up)
Sundays 3:00 to 5:00PM (Ages 20 & up)
Sundays 5:00 to 7:00PM (Ages 20’s, 30’s & up)
3. YOUNG ADULTS II (SUPER SMASH BROS.) CLUB
Our Young Adult Club is a Social Club for those that would like to make friends. Members enjoy Pokémon, and their favorite video games include Super Smash Bros, Jackbox Party, other modern day and some retro games. During the Club, members teach the game if a participant is new to the game.
Start date to be determined depending upon interest
(Ages 15-20)
4. GIRLS CLUB
Our Girls Club is a Social Club that is perfect for teens who would like to socialize and make friends. Members enjoy Pokémon, Kirby Games, Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros, and Jackbox Party among others. They also have an interest in Anime and enjoy drawing. The girls are always very welcoming of new members and look forward to meeting them. Developing friendships and feeling accepted creates a sense of belonging and increases self-esteem. Our member’s social skills improve from being with others in a non-judgmental environment, knowing they can be themselves. What a wonderful feeling to just be you!
Sundays 11:00AM to 1:00PM
(Ages 14-19)
5. DUNGEONS & DRAGONS
Beginners and Intermediate Players -We will teach you how to play.
This is an ideal Social Group in a relaxed environment with a lot of laughter and fun!
Experience the fantasy role-playing game in which players are characters in an ongoing fantasy story. This game has become immensely popular over the years, and D&D has grown to include many new ways to vividly experience worlds of heroic fantasy. The core of D&D is storytelling. You and your friends tell a story together, guiding your heroes through quests for treasure, battles with deadly foes, daring rescues and much more!
Saturdays 2:45 PM to 4:45PM
(All ages)
6. TEENS CLUB
Our Kids Club is a Social Club that offers young children an opportunity to socialize and begin developing friendships.
Players learn how to be good winners and good losers. They learn teamwork and interpersonal skills such as listening abilities, problem solving skills, decision-making skills, negotiation, flexibility and patience. This allows true friendships to be formed.
The children enjoy a variety of video games. Among their favorites are Super Smash Bros, Mario Party, Nintendo Land, Mario Kart and some retro games. Members are always open to playing new games with other members. Wonderful friendships have developed among our members which increases their self-esteem. For children who may never have been invited to a party, many now get invitations to birthday parties or to join another child for an outside activity. It doesn’t get any better than that!
Saturdays 10:45 AM to 12:45PM
(Ages 11 to 17)
7. TEENS CLUB II
Pokémon is a favorite of this Club. Members enjoy playing a variety of modern and retro video games. Some favorites are Super Smash Bros, Nintendo Land, Mario Party, Pac Man Party and Wipe out. Members are always open to playing new games with others.
Players learn how to be good winners and good losers. They learn teamwork and interpersonal skills such as listening abilities, problem solving skills, decision-making skills, negotiation, flexibility and patience. All this while having fun!
Sundays 1:00pm to 3:00PM
(Ages 16-19)
8. “AMONG US” (VIRTUAL AT THIS TIME)
Among Us is an exciting multiplayer science-fiction mystery/social deduction murder mystery game. The game contains a group of crew members, among which are up to three imposters who have to sabotage the ship/base/planet and kill off the crew. Everyone plays a part. Join us to learn for some exciting mysteries!
Fridays 6:00PM to 7:30PM.
(All ages)
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9. LGBTQ CLUB
Our LGBTQ Club welcomes those who enjoy video games, card games and board games and would like to socialize. Make friends in a relaxed, non-judgmental environment.
(Date and Time to be determined depending upon interest.)
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Friday Night Pizza Socials
NOW SATURDAY NIGHTS!!
Last SATURDAY of every month
Beginning in AUG 2023
6:00-8:00 PM
Who doesn’t want to hang out on a Saturday night? Join us for pizza, video games, board games, music, karaoke and of course FUN! Reservations required. To register call 516-418-0105 or email islandgamersmail@gmail.com.
$35.00 includes pizza and a beverage for participants.
