The list below includes a broad range of personal interests and related organizations in the Greater Richmond Area, along with contact information.

Animals

• Animal Adoption and Rescue Foundation (AARF): Rescues stray and abandoned animals, helps adopt to responsible owners, 254-0800 or www.aarf.org.
  
  
• Audubon Society (Richmond): Promotes the enjoyment, understanding and preservation of birds and habitat through birding education and fellowship, www.richmondaudubon.org or 257-0813.
  
  
• Birds: Commonwealth Avicultural Society (Pet Bird Club), Carol Woodson, 264-8551.
  
  
• Cats: Cat Adoption and Rescue Efforts Inc: Nonprofit volunteer organization specializing in rescue; Helen McIver, www.care-cats.org or 288-9797.
  
  
• Cat Alliance: help to control overpopulation, 378-1782.
  
  
• Southern Dixie Cat Club, affiliated with Cat Fanciers Association. Ruth Whitaker, 275-6097.
  
  
• Dogs: Central Virginia Collie Club, Judy Guthrie, 994-9494, or Dorothy Jennings, 550-3509; Central Virginia Greyhounds: Nonprofit adoption agency to find homes for retired racing greyhounds; Sheila Armel, 457-9509 or www. cvgreys.org.
  
  
• Central Virginia Shetland Sheepdog Club, hosts two confirmation dog shows each year. Madeline Wingfield, 781-0299 ; Richmond Dog Obedience Club Inc., Betty Wilkinson, 282-0288; Virginia Federation of Dog Clubs & Breeders: Marge McClung 794-8412 or www.vfdcb.org.
  
  
• Virginia Kennel Club, Marian Russell, 741-1108.
  
  
• FLAG (For the Love of Animals in Goochland): volunteers who find houses for stray and abandoned animals; www.flagpets.com or 342-6975.
  
  
• Friends of Animals: low-cost spay or neuter, (800) 321-PETS.
  
  
• Friends of the Richmond Mounted Squad: Support group for mounted police squad and activities for horse enthusiasts, Linda Chance, 484-3390.
  
  
• Horses: Virginia Horse Council, Umbrella organization for all horse interests in the state of Virginia. Sue Alvis, 741-1482; Virginia Horse Center in Lexington, www.horsecenter.org or (540) 464-2950.
  
  
• PetFix Coalition: reduced costs for spay and neuter surgeries: 739-7868, (888) PETFIX1.
  
  
• Prevent a Litter: low-cost spay, neuter clinic for cats, 359-6369.
  
  
• Richmond Animal League: no-kill humane organization, 379-0046 or www.ral.org.
  
  
• Richmond Concourse Association of Pigeon Fanciers Inc.: Bill Buckner, 746-9874.
  
  
• Richmond S.P.C.A. (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals): a private, nonprofit, no-kill humane society, 643-6785 or www.richmondspca.org.
  
  
• SHARE (Shelter Adoption & Rescue Efforts): www.sharepets.petfinder.com or 377-7816.
  
  
• S.O.S. (Save Our Shelters): SOS Pen Pals program: inmates train dogs selected from local shelters who are later adopted into loving homes, 358-7499 or www.SOS-penpals.org. Archaeology Archaeological Institute of America (Richmond Society): Burks Echols, 257-5405.
  
  

• Arts Council of Richmond: Stephanie Micas, 327-5734.
  
  Folk Art Society: advocates discovery, documentation, preservation and exhibition of folk art and artists, 285-4532 or (800) 527-3655 and fasa@folkart.org or www.folkart.org.
  
  
• Friends of African & African-American Art: Katrina Entzminger, 340-1429.
  
  
• Friends of Art: Anna Frazelle, 204-2672.
  
  
• Friends of Sporting Art: C.L. Sigmond, 204-2678.
  
  
• Visual Arts Center of Richmond (formerly the Hand Workshop Art Center): Jo Kennedy, 353-0094.
  
  
• Virginia Museum Council: Members of the museum who operate the museum shop, organize fundraising and volunteer, 204-2795.
  
  
• Virginia Society for the Photographic Arts: promotes art through photographic processes, Taylor Dabney, 232-8224, P.O. Box 7381, Richmond 23221.
  
  

• The Richmond area has a number of associations in which the artist members exchange ideas, organize group shows and participate in other mutually beneficial endeavors. Membership requirements vary depending on geography, membership openings, applicant qualifications and other factors.
  
  
• Bon Air Artists Association: Marti Franks, 794-2497.
  
  
• James River Art League: GiGi Vranian 784-8087.
  
  
• Metropolitan Richmond Artists Association: recently merged with Richmond Artists Association, Bill Kensey, 266-2132 or Nancy Tucker, 556-3159.
  
  
• Tuckahoe Artists Association: Gail Miller, 359-1230.
  
  

• American Needlepoint Guild (Southside Va. Chapter): Wendy Hartsel, 755-4419 or Sara Ann Cohen, 732-1242.
  
  
• Clotho's Children: hand spinners guild, Judith Towers, 262-7542; e-mail: judith@towers2.com .
  
  
• Hanover Knitting Guild: Shirley Helm, 730-7411.
  
  
• James River Weavers: Hilary Ely, 379-1970.
  
  
• James River Woodcarvers: Mervin Warner, 320-4416.
  
  
• Old Dominion Decorative Painters: Carolyn Kronmeister, 271-6131.
  
  
• Richmond/Central VA Chapter of American Sewing Guild: Marcella Curry, 741-8023.
  
  
• Richmond Quilters' Guild: promotes quilting through programs, seminars and demonstrations within their seven chapters, Mary Biggs, 749-4850 or mbiggs@yatesschool.com .
  
  
• Richmond Weavers Guild: Anne Digney, 320-6316.
  
  
• Smocking Arts Guild of America (Cardinal Chapter): Diane Montgomery, 784-1296.
  
  
• Virginia Guild of Needlewomen: promotes the practice and knowledge of the art of embroidery in all its forms; Stacy Duke-Purvis, 968-4511 or Catherine Jordan, 598-3880.
  
  

• International Brotherhood of Magicians: Richmond Ring No. 180, John Smallie, 358-3138.
  
  
• National Council for Geocosmic Research, Richmond Chapter: Ruth Barrett, 740-1133, or Edna Matthews, 285-8552.
  
  
• Society for Creative Anachronisms: Medieval re-creations. Travis Brandel, 323-0156; www.caermear.atlantia.sca.org
  
  
• Star Trek Fan Club: Star Trek and sci-fi fun. Cathy Harper, 261-7987; www.uss-lynx.com.
  
  
• Tarot Information: Jill Melichar, (past lives and astrology) 285-2889, or Emma Livingstone, 288-3780.
  
  

• Forest Landowners Association: encourage wise management of forest and wildlife resources on private timberland, Charles F. Finley Jr., 648-0357.
  
  
• Friends of Bandy Field: Seeking to preserve Bandy Field as an undeveloped green space, Charles K. Price, 358-0256; membership, 288-0402.
  
  
• Friends of Bryan Park: Elizabeth Barrett, 264-4079.
  
  
• Friends of Chesterfield's Riverfront: Janit Llewellyn Potter, 796-1703 or www.chesterfield.gov/riverfront.
  
  
• Friends of Forest Hill Park: Works to preserve one of city's oldest parks, created book about the park, Monica Rumsey, 233-7361.
  
  
• Friends of Old Manchester Civic Association: Revitalizing the old Manchester neighborhood by promoting respectful development. Bill Thomas, 231-1827 or GWMThomas@aol.com .
  
  
• Friends of Pocahontas State Park: preservation and conservation volunteers, Mary McIntire, www.geocities.com/fopsp/FoPSP.html or 271-8860.
  
  
• League of Women Voters of the Richmond Metro Area: 379-9007.
  
  
• Million Mom March (Richmond Chapter): national grass-roots movement of mothers and others to demand sensible guns laws, June Hazlehurst, P.O. Box 4935, Richmond 23220, 353-5657, e-mail: mmmrichmondva@aol.com .
  
• National Association of Parliamentarians, Virginia State Association: Laura Porter, (757) 464-6752.
  
  
• National Conference for Community and Justice (NCCJ): fights bias, bigotry and racism through education, conflict resolution and advocacy. Dr. Jeffrey B. Spence, 515-7950, www.nccjvirginia.org.
  
  
• Optimist Club of Richmond: Youth work at the Virginia Home for Boys and Girls, and Henrico County middle schools, 270-9226.
  
  
• Parliamentary Law Club of Richmond: Study law procedure, Lozalia Jones, 355-1882.
  
  
• The Republican Majority for Choice -- Advocates women's reproductive health-care as a matter of choice, not a matter of party affiliation or politics. Info: 204-1776; www.gopchoice.org.
  
  
• Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities -- The Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities conducts programs that promote understanding and respect on all issues of diversity, for all age groups, all across Virginia. www.inclusiveva.org or 804-515-7950

• World Affairs Council of Greater Richmond: 644-0083 or www.wacrichmond.com.
  
  

• Chesterfield/Richmond Comic Book Collectors: Guy Rose, 796-4903.
  
  
• Capital Doll Club: Jackie Price, 275-0091.
  
  
• Dogwood Doll & Toy Club: Myrna Williams, 746-8598.
  
  
• Record Collectors Association of Richmond: John Wood, 796-4919 or 536-3853 or orphanalbums@aol.com .
  
  
• RF&P Model Railroad Club: Jean-Marc Gadoury, 615-8585 or 398-4886 and rfpmr@comcast.net and www.rantrak.org.
  
  
• Richmond Gem and Mineral Society: Carl Miller, 779-0578.
  
  
• Virginia Company of Military Figure Collectors: Painting, sculpting and collecting, Woody Childs, 796-5873; Mark Groth, 794-1214; T. Karselis, 745-9561.
  
  
• Virginia Train Collectors: John Exley, 746-1946.
  
  

• Greater Richmond Area Georgia Tech Club: Henry McGee, 754-1412.
  
  
• Laurel School Alumni: Jenny Jones, 266-9411.
  
  
• Richmond Chapter, Virginia Tech Alumni Association: Hokie hot line, 257-0788.
  
  
• Richmond Seminole Club: alumni supporters of Florida State University, Keith McCrea, 272-6105.
  
  

• Boot Scooters, country-western line dancing, Pat Merridew, 236-5326 (work) or 222-4708 (home); Jerry Gwaltney, 737-5318 and www.bootscooteronline.com.
  
  
• Country Style Dancers of Virginia: Don Wildman, 379-4316.
  
  

• Accueil Francais of Richmond: French language club, 354-6935; AFRCulturel@aol.com .
  
  
• Alliance Francaise, Chapitre Rochambeau: French club, William Cabell Garbee Jr. 355-1327.
  
  
• American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee: Jameel Abed, 745-1393.
  
  
• Arab-American Association of Virginia: Jameel Abed, 745-1393.
  
  
• Arabs in Richmond: Dr. Ali Hossaini, 272-0753.
  
  
• Asian American Society of Central Virginia: Ravi Prasad, 334-4238, P.O. Box 35194, Richmond 23235; www.aasocv.org.
  
  
• Association of Hispanic-Americans of Richmond (AHAR): Seeks to acclimate recent Hispanic immigrants and educate the community about Hispanic culture, Juan Chavez, 745-6164, e-mail: AHARJOS@aol.com .
  
  
• C&M Translators, translates English/Spanish, Carlos Hernandez, 273-9799, e-mail, cmtranslators@att.net .
  
  
• City of Richmond's Hispanic Liaison Office: Focuses on community and city resources. Tanya Gonzales, 646-0250.
  
  
• Creole Arts: Sponsors Louisianan bands and emphasizes Cajun and Creole cultures, Talia Moser, 264-7974.
  
  
• Danish Club of Central Virginia: Lissi Ewees, 379-6214.
  
  
• Deutsche Schule Richmond: German School of Richmond, Alison Metsker, 270-4763.
  
  
• Filipino-American Association of Central Virginia (FAACV): Margarita Mohta, 639-6977.
  
  
• Friendship Force of Richmond: Offers a chance to host or be home hosted internationally, 358-7333 or www.cvco.org/civic/fforce/home.html.
  
  
• Hindu Center of Virginia: Ram Gupta, 346-9954.
  
  
• Hispanic-American Association: Andrea Chavez, 745-6164.
  
  
• Hungarian Club of Richmond: Julius Volgyi, 358-4659.
  
  
• India Association of Virginia: Archibald Benson, 358-3434.
  
  
• International Club: Social, cultural and charitable organization open to newcomers, Brigitte de la Burde, 740-3106.
  
  
• International Student Exchange: Places and supervises high school foreign exchange students with host families: Welby Whiting Fairlie, (800) 263-2936 or www.iseusa.com.
  
  
• Irish American Society of Greater Richmond: Irish history, culture and music, Gloria Cahen, 233-2113.
  
  
• Italian American Business and Professional Societa Inc.: Raymond J. Gargiulo, 422-3155.
  
  
• Italian-American Cultural Association of Virginia: Virginia Hudert, 273-9640.
  
  
• Laotian Community: Saysamon Rinthalukay, 780-7748 or 515-0461.
  
  
• La Voz Hispana de Virginia Magazine: local Hispanic periodical, Barbara Cornicello, 437-3790 or www.lavozhispanadevirginia.com.
  
  
• Mediterranean Society of America Inc.: History and culture of Western Civilization; Julia Proctor, 358-2640.
  
  
• Order of the Sons of Italy, Giuseppe Verdi Lodge: Vince Russo, 740-2955.
  
  
• Organization of Chinese Americans: Jane Ching, 269-4466.
  
  
• ParlerParlor: Language group for adults who speak some French and want to practice, 788-1220 or ParlerParlor@aol.com .
  
  
• Polish American Society of Virginia: Diana Michalowski, 320-6145.
  
  
• Richmond Chinese School: Mary Kuo, 378-7565, shmkuo@aol.com .
  
  
• Richmond Chinese Senior Group: George Chu, 271-0607.
  
  
• Royal Canadian Legion: Canadian, British and Commonwealth countries veterans group, Andrew R. Mowatt, 746-0752.
  
  
• Scottish Society of Richmond: For all Scots, descendants and those interested in customs, culture and heritage, Jerry MacKay, 672-1927.
  
  
• South Asian Christian Association of Virginia: Archibald Benson, 358-3434.
  
  
• Thai Community: Suwattana Sugg, 355-4559 ext. 308, 8702 Melwood Lane, Richmond 23229.
  
  
• Ukrainian-American Cultural Society: social events, cultural displays and activities, Ihor Taran, 282-3276 or 288-2364.
  
  
• Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: Help for Hispanic-owned businesses, Michel Zajur, 378-4099 www.vahcc.com.
  
  

• R.A.G.E. (Richmond Area Gaming Enthusiasts): Gerry Germond, 744-4903.
  
  
• Richmond Backgammon Club: Dennis Culpepper, 276-1478.
  
  
• Richmond Bridge Association: George Lewis, 288-6919 or 648-2000.
  
  
• Richmond Cribbage Club: Janet Meinert, 560-0313, or Bud Reese, 740-4170.
  
  

• Flowers: American Rhododendron Society (Middle Atlantic Chapter), William Bedwell, 469-3521; Richmond African Violet Society, Sharon Long, 740-5322, or Bill Schmidt, 266-6157 ; Richmond Rose Society: Annette Critelli, 794-5706 or roses4annette@comcast.net ; Virginia Daffodil Society: Margaret and Skip Ford, 282-1399.
  
  
• Virginia Orchid Alliance: P.O. Box 7329, Richmond, 23221; Valli Laneve: 360-1625 or www.richmondorchidalliance.com. Virginia Orchid Society: Kay Patrick, 276-5307 or xenon11@comcast.net .
  
  
• Garden Club of Virginia: 643-4137.
  
  
• Ikebana Society of Richmond: Rosalie WasSerman, 358-4152.
  
  
• Richmond Bonsai Society: Daniel Kalman, 359-2041. www.richmondbonsaisociety.org
  
  
• Richmond Horticultural Association: Judy Durant, 746-7226.
  
  
• Virginia Federation of Garden Clubs Inc.: Judy Binns, 794-9073, jbbinns@comcast.net , www.virginiagardenclubs.org.
  
  
• Virginia Native Plant Society, Pocahontas Chapter: preserving wild plants in wild places, John Hayden, 289-8232.
  
  

• Air/Ground Operations Group: preserving 20th-century military history with authentic vehicles, aircraft, equipment and uniformed personnel, 91 Fairfield Lane, King William, VA 23086, 769-7897 RBRUCEPIX@aol.com .
  
  
• American Legion: Dale Chapman, 353-6606.
  
  
• Archeological Society of Virginia: Harry A. Jaeger, 273-9291; www.asv-archeology.org.
  
  
• Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities: 648-1889 or www.apva.org.
  
  
• Chesterfield Confederate Heritage Foundation: Private educational organization dedicated to perpetuating the county's Confederate history; e-mail CconfederateHF@aol.com or 377-0438; Web site: geocities.com/chesterfieldchf/cchf.
  
  
• Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia: 10201 Iron Bridge Road, Chesterfield, 23832, 777-9663 or www.chesterfieldhistory.com.
  
  
• Civil War Re-enactment Unit (41st Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment): Walt Sands Sr., 739-8188.
  
  
• Genealogical Research Institute of Virginia: Membership chairman, P.O. Box 29178, Richmond 23242-0178.
  
  
• Goochland County Historical Society: Geneology Research Library, 556-3966; or www.goochlandhistory.org or goochlandhistory@verizon.net .
  
  
• Greater Richmond Itinerant Printers Historical and Occasional Gathering (GRIPHOG): Letterpress printing and related crafts, Dave Clinger, 644-7101.
  
  
• Hanover Historical Society Inc.: For information on tours: Martha and Lynn Wingfield 537-5217 and www.hanoverhistory.org.
  
  
• Henrico County Historical Society: recognize, preserve and perpetuate the county's heritage; 501-5682.
  
  
• Huguenot Springs Confederate Cemetery Foundation: Care/Preservation of Powhatan County cemetery: Jim Cochrane, 356-8868.
  
  
• National Railway Historical Society, Old Dominion Chapter: Giles Scott, 320-1469; www.odcnrhs.org.
  
  
• Old Dominion Historical Fire Society: collects antique fire engines and fire department memorabilia, Thomas Herman, 590-1239.
  
  
• Sons of the American Revolution, Richmond Society: Gregory Warren Carter, 794-8856, e-mail: sar1776@aol.com <>; www.sar.org/vassar/.
  
  
• Virginia Genealogical Society: 285-8954 or www.vgs.org.
  
  
• Virginia Historical Society: publishes quarterly magazine of history and biography and issues a quarterly newsletter, 358-4901 or www.vahistorical.org.
  
  
• Virginia Society of the Order of the Founders and Patriots of America: Donnel J. Hubbard, VAOFPA, 200 Elmwood Drive, Culpeper 22701-4028 or (540) 825-5343 and djhubbard@adelphia.net .
  
  

• A Barrel of Fun: Famous Fay and Bows the Clown with Peanut Butter the Dog, 271-5535.
  
  
• Bonkers and Sweet Thang Clowns: 254-0136.
  
  
• Camera Club of Richmond: Tom Wyatt, 378-7864.
  
  
• Catholic Golden Age: national social and cultural organization for anyone 50 and older; Tom Milhausen, 320-1750.
  
  
• Conclave of Richmond Pipe Smokers (CORPS): 342-0761.
  
  
• Experimental Aircraft Association, Chapter 231: Anyone interested in any facet of aviation can join. DeWitt Whittington, 358-4333 or www.eaa231.org.
  
  
• Florette Majorettes: baton twirling group, Flo Malek, 672-6105.
  
  
• Greater Richmond Chorus of Sweet Adelines: Linda Stough, 356-3565.
  
  
• Horological Association: watchmakers and clockmakers, Robert Bruckhart, 262-4540.
  
  
• James River Homebrewers: Tedd Smith, 359-9048 or www.jrhomebrewers.org.
  
  
• La Leche League: mother-to-mother support for breast-feeding, also phone support; Cristi, 994-2837; Dana, 359-2899; Jennifer, 288-5654; or Rebecca, 755-8754.
  
  
• Moving On: Socializing for women who recently moved to Richmond; Paula, 562-2247 or Linda, 330-7202.
  
  
• New Virginians: Group offers assistance to newcomers. Erica Gilliam, 784-5592; erica.gilliam@verizon.net .
  
  
• Professional Singles Association: Dedicated to single 45+ men and women who enjoy developing and sharing new friendships, Mary Van Reypen, 323-5922 or www.geocities.com/psa_info/.
  
  
• Richmond Air Force Kite Club: Devoted to kiting and kite flying, Charles B. Stonestreet, 271-4433 or www.richmondairforce.com.
  
  
• Richmond Amateur Radio Club: Tom Ebbert, 590-1475 or Tom Flippin 272-0013 or www.rarclub.net (repeater: 147.255+).
  
  
• Richmond Amateur Telecommunications Society: www.rats.net (repeater: 146.88-).
  
  
• Richmond Astronomical Society: A group of amateur astronomers interested in viewing and studying the sky, Phil Roberts, 748-6311.
  
  
• Richmond Catholic Singles: www.richmondcatholicsingles.com.
  
  
• Richmond Joint Engineers Council: 278-2000.
  
  
• Solo/Discovery: Singles organization, 257-0020 or www.solodiscovery.com.
  
  
• Verizon TelecomPioneers: Old Dominion Chapter, Frances Fowler, 730-3660.
  
  
• Toastmasters International: Don Wells, 320-7304.
  
  
• Virginia Alley #3 (Clowns of America International Inc.): 257-9799.
  
  
• Vegetarian Society of Richmond: promoting vegetarianism through education, activities and advocacy, www.ivu.org/vsr or Lois Angeletti, 344-4356.
  
  

• Book Discussion Groups: Gayton Library, 740-2747; Glen Allen Library, 756-7523.
  
  
• English Speaking Union: James Kelly, 342-9662.
  
  
• Friends of the Chesterfield County Public Library: Fosters the use of the library as a cultural, educational and recreational force in the community, Sheila Callear, 271-9675; or Kathryn Helen Geranios, 379-8813.
  
  
• Go Read: For information on the book, the author, programs, resources and discussions, visit www.goreadrichmond.com or call 646-0290.
  
  
• University of Richmond Friends of the Boatwright Memorial Library: University Librarian's Office, 289-8454.
  
  
• Virginia Romance Writers: Lori Stacy, 897-4042 or www.virginiaromancewriters.com.
  
  
• Virginia Screenwriter's Forum: Screenwriters share knowledge of film writing by offering support and constructive feedback to members' scripts in process. Helene Wagner, 744-1718 or www.virginiascreenwritersforum.com.
  
  
• Virginia Writers Club (Richmond chapter also): Charles F. Finley Jr., 1011 E. Main St., Richmond 23219, 648-0357.
  
  
• Westover Hills Library Advisory Group: 646-8833 or www.richmondpubliclibrary.org.
  
  

• Adventure Club: Hiking, biking, sky diving, rafting and socializing from Richmond to Tidewater. Elaine Martin, www.vaadventureclub.com or 359-3561.
  
  
• Archery, Dixie Bowmen Archery Club (Colonial Heights): Donnie Frenier, 526-6813.
  
  
• Bass Anglers Sportsman's Society (VA Bass Federation Inc.): Stuart Wood, 264-8009.
  
  
• Blue Sky Flight Park: Beginner through advanced instruction to hang gliding and ultralight enthusiasts at flightpark in Manquin, Va.; 241-4324 or www.blueskyhg.com.
  
  
• Bowling: Central Virginia Duckpin Bowling Association, Claudia Bache, 741-0092; Greater Richmond Bowling Association Inc., Robert B. Williams, 747-9976.
  
  
• Cave Conservancy of the Virginias: 798-4893.
  
  
• Central Virginia Amateur Softball Association: 266-8317 or www.softball.net.
  
  
• Chesapeake Bay Foundation: Chuck Epps, 780-1392.
  
  
• Coastal Canoeists Inc.: primarily white-water canoe and kayak club dedicated to the preservation and enjoyment of wilderness waterways, Scott Wiggins, president@coastals.org or www.coastals.org.
  
  
• Conservation Park of Virginia Inc. (Skeet and Trap Club): 966-7313.
  
  
• Dolphin Club: speed swimming, Gerrie Cairns, 288-6091.
  
  
• Dolpholina Club: synchronized swimming for girls ages 7-18, Gerrie Cairns, 288-6091.
  
  
• Hash House Harriers: Weekly trails for runners of all abilities, 673-1915 or www.richmondhash.com.
  
  
• James River Association: 730-2898.
  
  
• James River Rugby Club: Plays year-round. Kevin Kilgore, 559-1041.
  
  
• Old Dominion Appalachian Trail Club: www.odatc.org.
  
  
• Richmond Beekeepers Association: Paul Davis, 745-6000.
  
  
• Richmond Road Runners Race Club: 360-2672 (information line).
  
  
• Richmond Rugby Football Club: Charlie Grant 790-1784, P.O. Box 11571, Richmond 23230, www.richmondlions.com.
  
  
• Richmond Ski Club: promotes enjoyment of skiing, plans trips, www.richmondskiclub.org.
  
  
• Richmond Speedskating: Competes in short-track ice events, 378-7465, www.richmondspeedskating.com.
  
  
• Sierra Club, Falls of the James Group: 225-9113 (information line).
  
  
• Triathlon Moms: Fitness, fun and philanthropy, www.triathlonmoms.com or 440-4986.
  
  
• Undersea Explorers Club: George Atwell, 262-7174 or www.underseaexplorersclub.org.
  
  
• Virginia Anglers' Club: Ronnie Sides, 276-5985.
  
  
• Virginia Canals and Navigations Society: Bill Trout, 288-1334; www.batteau.org.
  
  
• West End Striders: track and field, Jim Bracey, 266-8143.
  
  
• Westpoint Skydiving: (804) 785-9707; www.skydivewestpoint.com.
  
  

• Automobile: Antique Automobile Club of America (Richmond Region), George Duke, 356-4382; Central Virginia Miata Club, 276-7460; Corvette Club of Richmond, Frank Anderson, 755-7266; Early Ford V-8 Club of America (Virginia Region), Tom Anderson, 272-8432; Edsel Owners Club, E.L. "Rusty" Gressett, 353-1021; Old Dominion Packard Club, Donroy Ober, 262-1532 ; Virginia Motor Sport Club, Richard West, 271-8424 or Jack Williams, 739-3745.
  
  
• 99's, Virginia Chapter: International organization of women pilots, Betty Vinson, 541-0590.
  
  
• Richmond BMW Riders Club: Mark Stubbs, 355-0550.
  
  
• Virginia Motorcycle Dealers Association: Charles F. Finley Jr., 648-0357.