hobby groups
Shared passion circles
Hobby groups are organized gatherings of people who share a common leisure interest—model train enthusiasts, knitters, birdwatchers, amateur astronomers.
Members meet regularly to practice their craft, exchange knowledge, and socialize: She joined a local hobby group for woodworking.
The term emphasizes the social dimension of pursuing interests that might otherwise be solitary.
- book clubsOrganizations discussing shared literature
- wine tastingSampling vintages for quality
- theater troupesOrganizations of stage performers
- aerobicsHeart-strengthening group exercises
- knittingLoop-based textile making
cycling · weekend warriors · painting · chess · genealogy · historical reenactment · coding · archery · clubs · birdwatching · bird watching · astronomy · martial arts · stamp collecting · amateur leagues · pottery · woodworking · quilting
- groupsteam, teams, club, clubs, gang
- clubssports clubs, women's clubs, book club, chess club, book clubs
- college activitiesbasketball, clubs, football, sports, baseball
- online spaceswebsite, websites, webpage, web pages, web page
- senior hobbiesbingo, bocce, shuffleboard, mahjong, tai chi
- gatheringsgathering, gatherings, parties, party, reunion
hobby groupsprofessional associations
Groups organized by occupation
trade unions · professional societies · labor unions · business organizations · licensing boards