Here in Milford, connection with others can take many shapes. Whether it’s gathering for a shared hobby, game, or craft, or volunteering to help others, our ‘Small City with a Big Heart’ is rich with clubs and service organizations that invite us to join in, find common ground, and unearth the satisfaction that comes with fun, fellowship, and service.
There are so many clubs and organizations in town it’s difficult to list them all. But you’ll see from the length and breadth of the groups included here that there is no shortage of lack of clubs for one to join. Offering more than scheduled activities, they can help forge bonds, brighten days, and remind us that life is richer when shared in the company of others.
Service Organizations
Junior Women’s Club is a nonprofit service organization comprised of local women, focused on “promoting education, public health, philanthropy, and service to the Milford community.” For more info, visit: https://www.milfordjuniorsct.org/ or email jwcmilford@gmail.com.
Rotary Clubs: Milford is fortunate to have two clubs representing Rotary International, a global service organization participating in service projects on a local, state, national, and international level. Rotary Club of Milford meets on Thursdays at 12:15 pm at SBC Restaurant. Visit: https://www.milfordrotary.org/ for more info.
Rotary Club of Devon meets on Wednesdays at 7:45 am at the Fowler Memorial Building. Visit: https://www.devonrotary.org/ for more info.
Milford Elks #1589 is a fraternal organization, with local men and women members coming together to socialize and to serve the community at large. For more info, visit: https://www.milfordelks.com or call 203-874-1589.
Milford Lions Club is a chapter of Lions Club International, a global non-profit service organization. The club meets on the first and third Monday of each month at Chips Family Restaurant in Orange. For more info, email: milfordctlionsclub415@gmail.com
Kiwanis Club of Milford is committed to “making the world and the Milford community a better place for children and young adults to live.” They meet on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm at Citrus restaurant. For more info, visit: https://www.milfordkiwanis.org or call 860-680-1878.
Milford Women’s Club is a local chapter of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs. Call 203-685-2004 for more info.
Sports/Exercise Clubs
Great River Golf Club is one of the premiere golf courses in the Northeast and includes a restaurant and banquet facility. Visit: https://greatrivergolfclub.com/ or call 203-701-6920 for more info.
Milford Road Runners is a club for runners of all abilities and puts on events and regular group runs. For more info, visit: https://milfordrr.com or email MilfordRoadRunners@gmail.com.
Milford Striped Bass Club is a group of individuals who love to fish. They sponsor the Children’s Trout Derby each year. For more info, visit https://www.milfordstripedbass.com/
Fencing Club provides lessons and open fencing to all levels. For more info visit: https://milfordfencing.org/ or email info@milfordfencing.org
Milford Indoor Tennis is an indoor tennis club for enthusiasts of all levels. Call 203-876-1776 or visit: https://www.milfordindoortennis.com/ to learn more.
Social/Cultural
Milford Columbus Committee is made up of individuals of Italian heritage who come together with a vision of giving back to the community. For more info, visit: https://www.milfordcolumbuscommittee.org
Irish Heritage Society of Milford brings together people of Irish descent who are interested in participating in social and community events promoting Irish culture and raising funds to contribute to the study of Irish music, dance, and humanities. For more info, visit: http://www.milfordirish.org/ or call 203-301-9073.
Milford Yacht Club was founded in 1906, formed to encourage yachting and other social recreations. Its clubhouse at the mouth of the harbor is open from March through January, and there are many activities offered. For more info, visit: https://milfordyachtclub.com/ or call 203-783-0060.
The Milford Garden Club advocates for the preservation & restoration of or natural environment and to beautify & educate our community through programs and civic events. Email for more information: Milfordgardenclubct@gmail.com
Professional
Network of Executive Women, a community of women business professionals, meets monthly and holds special events. To learn more, visit: https://networkofexecutivewomen.org/
Women Redefining Retirement Club: Women 55-plus meet to make a difference and have fun. Visit: https://www.facebook.com/WomenRedefiningRetirement/ to learn more.
Games and Hobbies
Knitters and Quilters is held at Milford Public Library on Fridays from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. Call 203-783-3290 for more info.
Milford Camera Club meets on the second & fourth Wednesdays of the month from September to May. For more info, visit: https://milfordcameraclub.com.
Milford Photography Group meets on a periodic basis. Visit https://www.meetup.com/milfordphotography to learn more.
Milford Makers is a group of local makers, fiber artists, and crafters who gather to work on their projects. Visit: https://www.meetup.com/milford-makers for more info.
The Tasting Library at Wines and More. You can join to join one or more of their clubs: tequila, bourbon, wine, and beer. Explore additive-free spirits, bespoke private bourbon barrels, biodynamic wines, and limited beer releases.. Members enjoy early access to rare bottles, exclusive tastings, expert-led tasting events, and unique pairing experiences. For more info, visit: https://winesandmoremilford.com or call 203-876-1600.
Blood Sweat and Gears CT Cruisers car enthusiasts meet weekly during the summer and hold special events. To learn more, visit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bloodsweatandgearsctcruisers
Chess Club for enthusiasts of all levels is held at Milford Chess Academy. Visit: https://milfordchess.com to learn more.
Kids and Families
Boys and Girls Club of Milford provides programming for local youth. For more info, visit: https://boysandgirlsclubofmilford.com or call 203-713-8055.
Moms’ Club of Milford and West Haven is mothers offering support to each other. Visit: https://momsclubmilfordwesthaven.wordpress.com to learn more.
Book Clubs
Café Atlantique Book Club meets monthly to discuss the book of the month. Visit: https://www.cafeatlantiquemilford.com/ for more info.
Silent Book Club is a group dedicated to making time to read each month and making friends along the way. To learn more, visit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/silentbookclubmilford/
Dockside Brewery Sip & Flip Book Club meets monthly to discuss a book in that month’s genre. Visit: https://bookclubs.com/join-a-book-club/club/dockside-brewery-sip-and-flip-book-club to learn more.
Books and Bubbly is a local book club organized through a Facebook group. Visit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2631206977162047/ for more info.
Through each meeting, project, or gathering, these organizations weave a stronger fabric of community, one connected thread at a time. These connections, made through services, exercise, laughter, or learning, show us that in Milford, “something bigger” is all around us, waiting to welcome us in.
—Shaileen Kelly Lansberg
