Powerlifting - Leaders: Chris Lovett & Amanda Mothe

Powerlifting is a strength sport that consists of attempts at maximal weight on three lifts: squat, bench press, and deadlift. This club is an opportunity to learn the sport, lift safely, and be a part of a supportive community.

- Recommendations: Wear flat sole shoes, or be prepared to wear socks. No squishy shoes. Wash your hands thoroughly to remove any lotion. Be ready to lift heavy things! (Every Tuesday @ 7pm and Saturday @ 8:30 am)

Swim Club - Leader: Dan

Swim Club gives the swimmers of NOAC an opportunity to meet and encourage one another in their sport. Activities will range from swimming laps in the pool to share tips and tricks to hosting experts on various swim related topics so they can share their knowledge. See you at the pool! (Every Monday @ 7pm)

Writers and Readers Club - Leader: Joseph Santiago

Looking for a way to showcase your writing talent and connect with other readers and writers in the New Orleans Athletic Club community? Look no further than the NEW ORLEANS ATHLETIC CLUB Writers and Readers Club. This group is open to all NOAC members who have a passion for creative writing and reading. It's a great opportunity to meet new people, share your work, and appreciate the talents of others in the community. Join us and let's celebrate the literary arts together. (Every last Saturday of the month @ 12 pm)

Chess Club - Leaders: Baylee Badawy

The Chess Club meets every 1st Thursday in the lower bar. Enjoy an evening of casual chess matches with other members. All skill levels are welcome. Boards are provided.

Meditation - Leader: Daniel Shkolnik

Join a supportive community to explore meditation as both a wellness practice and a path for inner growth. Each session blends group conversation with guided meditation to ease stress, sharpen focus, and deepen self-awareness. Participants will learn techniques to cultivate calm, presence, and resilience, while fostering a sense of connection with body, mind, and spirit. Open to all levels, no previous experience required. (Every Saturday @ 2:45 pm)

Pickleball Club - Leader: Angel Chung Cutno

Whether you are pickle-passionate or pickle-curious; this meetup is for you. Happening on the second Wednesday of the month, we will casually dive into rotations of doubles matches in order to ensure everyone gets involved. Bring your own paddle if you have one! Angel, the host, is passionate about biking, climbing, gardening, and the outdoors and leads meetups for Outdoor Afro New Orleans.

Wine/Cocktail Tasting Club - Leader: Zaccaria Olivieri

Zacc who is enthusiastic about wine and spirits, not only was he a rep for a local distributor before starting his own business in the New Orleans Market. Now he’s your personal liaison to tasting and mixology! Wine & cocktails tastings, blind tastings, and some 101 steps to becoming not only an enthusiast and novice, but dare we say… a connoisseur!

Drawing and Sketch Club - Leader: Albert Dumas

Have you ever wanted to draw and sketch something that you’ve always wanted to do, but needed guidance? Here’s an opportunity to learn the fundamentals of drawing, connect with fellow artists, and the freedom of artistic expression. Open to all levels!

Goals and Gains Club - Leader: Angel Chung Cutno

This is a group to support with setting goals and reaching them through applying an approachable bite-sized method backed by group accountability.