Dexter – Groups & Clubs

American Legion, Post 557

8225 Dexter-Chelsea Rd. • (734) 426–4511
Veterans organization. Meets 1st Thurs. 7:30 p.m. Taco Tuesday 4–7 p.m. $8 for a taco basket. Burger and fries or onion rings every Thurs. 4–7 p.m. $10. Karaoke every other Fri. 8 p.m.–midnight. Poppy sale in early May. Women’s Auxiliary meets 3rd Wed. 7 p.m. Sons of the American Legion meets 2nd Tues. 7 p.m. [email protected], facebook.com/dexter-american-legion-post-557

Ann Arbor Model Railroad Club

3487 Broad • (734) 426–5100
Model railroad display open to public 1st Wed. of month, 7:30–9 p.m. Meets each Wed. evening. A parent or guardian must accompany junior members. Dues $120 (supporting member, $45; juniors, free). Annual train show 3rd Sat. and Sun. in Feb. hvrrhs.org

Dexter Area Chamber of Commerce

PO Box 478, Dexter 48130 • (734) 325–4030
Connects the community with businesses in Dexter. Annual golf outing, summer concert series and festival, annual events, membership dinner. Board meets last Wed. each month, 9 a.m., Sun Times News office (8123 Main). [email protected], dexterchamber.org

Dexter Garden Club

7610 Ann Arbor St. (St. Andrew’s United Church of Christ Fellowship Hall, behind the church) • Deb Fredericks, (734) 646–7335
Like-minded individuals of all ages share their gardening skills and knowledge. Plants and maintains downtown and Dexter Library flower beds. Teaches a monthly preschooler gardening class. Hosts speakers, a community “green day” on the 3rd Sat. of May in Monument Park, and an annual plant sale whose proceeds fund scholarships for high school seniors and grants for garden-related community projects. Meets monthly, 2nd Tues., Sept.–June, 6:30 p.m. [email protected], dextergardenclub.org

Dexter Heritage Guild

3443 Inverness • Museum: (734) 426–2519 • Secretary/treasurer Carol Ann Emerick, (734) 223–8001
Supports the Dexter Area Historical Museum. Meets at the museum Jan.–Aug. on the 3rd and 4th Wed., and every Wed. Sept.–Nov. All meetings 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. [email protected]

Dexter Knights of Columbus, Council 2959

Council 2959, 8265 Dexter-Chelsea Rd. (Columbus Hall and Banquet Center) • (734) 426–5558
Fraternal order of Catholic men. Sponsors fish fry every Fri. during Lent and an annual chicken broil. Meets 1st Wed. 7:30 p.m. 300-seat hall for rent. kofc.org

Dexter Lions Club

PO Box 102, Dexter 48130
Service organization for age 18+. Hosts Dexter Apple Daze the first Sat. in Oct. (see Annual Events), offers KidSight screenings, supports school athletic events, provides college scholarships, and holds an annual fundraising Christmas tree sale starting the Fri. after Thanksgiving. Meets 1st and 3rd Thurs. 6:45 p.m., Dexter Senior Center (2740 Baker). Dues $90. dexterlions.org

Dexter Rotary Club

Funds projects that help families, youth, and the environment. Service projects include the Dexter Memorial Day Parade, college scholarships, student exchange, youth leadership program, Gordon Hall renovation, and donating fresh produce and school supplies to families in need. Meets each Thurs. 7:30 a.m. at Dexter Senior Center (2740 Baker) and on Zoom (email for code). [email protected], rotarydexter.org

Dexter Senior Center

2740 Baker • (734) 426–7737
Exercise classes, social events, arts & crafts, cards, games, and music groups. On-site meals 3 days/week (age 60+ $3 suggested donation; under 60, $5.50), or sign up for Meals on Wheels for a hot meal and optional snack delivered to homebound friends Mon.–Fri. Membership for adults 55+ $35/year. [email protected], dexterseniors.org

Friends of the Dexter Library

3255 Alpine • (734) 426–4477
Nonprofit volunteer organization supports, promotes, and fundraises for the DDL. Meets at 7 p.m. on the 4th Tues. of Jan., Feb., Apr., June, July (if needed), Sept., and Oct., with annual meeting held the 1st Tues. of Dec. Holds monthly book sale in the library’s lower level on the 1st Sat. 9 a.m.–3 p.m., except July and Sept.; annual sale in Aug. during the Dexter Summer Festival (see Annual Events). [email protected], dexter.lib.mi.us/friends

Michigan Sailing Club

8010 Strawberry Lake Rd. (Dexter Clubhouse), Dexter
All-volunteer, cooperative club offers sailing, racing, windsurfing, paddle-craft, swimming, and leisurely day-sailing on Baseline Lake. Barbecues, educational seminars, family events, learning opportunities, and the fellowship of sailors who share their talents and enthusiasm. michigansailingclub.org

Midwest Sailing and Portage Yacht Club

8930 Dexter-Pinckney Rd. • (734) 426–4155
Midwest Sailing sells and repairs sailboats, sails, docks, and boat hoists. Portage Yacht Club features a year-round restaurant, holds sailboat races on Thurs. evenings, and rents pontoon boats, sailboats, stand-up paddle boards, and a lakefront cottage. Individual and group sailing lessons available. Club and Marina memberships available for households and individuals. Nonmembers are welcome for rentals and dining by reservation. [email protected], ms-pyc.com

Webster Township Historical Society

5501 Webster Church Rd. • (734) 726–5058
Meets 2nd Tues. of Feb., Apr., June, Oct., and Dec., usually 7 p.m. Maintains Historic Webster Village and Historic Webster archives. Its 7 historic buildings are available for tours and rentals. Annual programs include Flea and Craft Market, Celtic Harp Concert, Bluegrass Jamboree, Webster Fall Festival (see Major Events), Halloween on the Village Green, Holiday Market, and Christmas in the Village. School-age field trips available. Dues: students $10, individuals $35, families $50, patrons $100. webstertownshiphistoricalsociety.org