Art League
The Ocean Reef Art League’s calendar is filled with interesting and varied activities, with a little something that should appeal to just about every art interest. From Art Exhibits with nationally recognized artists to classes and workshops——which include watercolor, stained glass, mosaics, glass blowing, sculpture, woodworking, clay, Nantucket basket making, creative drawing and memoir writing. Point and Shoot Photography and Book Clubs, as well as a variety of trips are also offered. Contact the Ocean Reef Art League at 305-367-2359, artleago@bellsouth.net, or visit OceanReefArtLeague.com
Bonefish Bonnies
The Bonefish Bonnies is a group of 100-plus female anglers at Ocean Reef Club. The Bonnies organize monthly luncheons, fishing trips around the Keys, conservation efforts and two annual tournaments with awards not only for fish but also for best boat and best-dressed guide. Contact the Bonefish Bonnies at 705-623-7435 or l.wilson@agnora.com
Card Sound Golf Club
Separate from the two Ocean Reef Club golf courses is the Card Sound Golf Club, which was founded in 1974. It is an equity golf club, featuring a Bob Von Hagge and Bruce Devlin designed 18-hole golf course, that was redesigned by Brian Silva in 1999. The new clubhouse and pro shop were completed in 2007 and are in full operation. Contact Card Sound Golf Club at 305-367-2555 or csgc@cardsoundgolfclub.com
Card Sound Model Yacht Club
For more than 30 years, the captains and mates of these radio-controlled scale replicas of America’s Cup yachts have raced on Sunday morning each winter season. Races in the early years were held in the waters of Fairway Lakes. As time progressed, and endeavors grew more popular with members, the weekly races moved to the Swim Lagoon on Buccaneer Island, where some 12-15 or so yachts are in the competition each week. Contact the Card Sound Model Yacht Club at 305-367-8809 or csmyc12@gmail.com
Card Sound Sailing Club
The Card Sound Sailing Club was organized in 1967, and has grown from an original fleet of eight Javelin boats to a fleet of 22 Bullseyes, as many as 10-15 of which race each Saturday morning throughout the winter season. The Card Sound Sailing Club is open to all Ocean Reef Club Members. No sailing experience is necessary to apply. Members participate in many social events in addition to sailing, providing an excellent opportunity to meet new friends who enjoy the fellowship of simply being on the water. Contact the Card Sound Sailing Club at 410-703-9360 or docneils@aol.com
Chapel
The Chapel joyfully welcomes the community to join weekly Catholic, Protestant, Episcopalia and Jewish worship services. The Chapel also serves as a gathering place for special events, weddings, memorials and bible studies. The Chapel at Ocean Reef is shared among historic expressions of Judeo-Christian faith – our Catholic, Episcopal, Jewish, and Protestant congregations. As members of the Ocean Reef community visit the chapel grounds, they will be welcomed into an open space with magnificent windows and high ceilings and may gather in the peaceful memorial garden enriched with a beautiful fountain. The new Chapel opens its doors to 325 people and includes a bridal room, community room, children’s room, memorial garden and a prayer room. Additionally, The Chapel inspires the Ocean Reef Club community by hosting exceptional guest speakers and organizing volunteer opportunities. To get involved in the Chapel life, please contact contact contact@orcchapel.org or visit their website at www.orcchapel.org/.
Coast Guard Auxiliary
This very active group sponsors safe boating and other training courses, including water safety for children, plus air and sea search and rescue. Its members augment the efforts of the US Coast Guard and marine and law enforcement agencies. Pilots belonging to the Coast Guard Auxiliary contribute their time and planes to patrol local waters, and all members can be relied upon to render assistance in time of emergency. Contact the Coast Guard Auxillary at 713-882-1754 or mpilon1@icloud.com
Flying Club
The Ocean Reef Flying Club is made up of both pilots and non-flyers who support our Ocean Reef Club Airport and sport aviation. The Flying Club hosts several parties annually at Ocean Reef Club as well as organized fly-ins to various locations. Applications for annual membership and directories are available by calling 954-815-1347 or fppminc@gmail.com.
Garden Group
The Garden Group is dedicated to promoting conservation and sponsors horticultural, civic and environmental projects both on and off The Reef. Contact the Garden Group at 305-304-3284 or primemack@icloud.com.
Ocean Reef Yacht Club
The Ocean Reef Yacht Club is one of The Reef’s oldest organizations, with membership numbering about 400. Its social agenda each winter season includes dinner parties, holiday dances, single and multi-day cruises in the local area and region, and its traditional Commodore’s Review and Commissioning of the Fleet ceremony each January. Contact the Ocean Reef Yacht Club at 305-367-9021 or phyllis@oryclub.com
Racquet Club at Ocean Reef
The Racquet Club is a private, member-owned racquet club within the Ocean Reef Club. The Racquet Club was established in 1976 and has 10 Har-Tru tennis courts, one Omni court, which is used for both play and ball machine practice, 8 pickleball courts, and 2 Bocce courts. The club’s Sunday evening cocktail parties have been a special tradition for more than four decades. Other activities include weekly Men’s tennis and pickleball days, Ladies’ tennis and pickleball days, a Men’s weekly golf outing, and a variety of social functions throughout the year. Contact the Racquet Club at 305-367-3808 or office@rcorc.com.
Rod & Gun Club
The Rod and Gun club hosts many shooting and fishing events throughout the year, including the famous Reef Cup sailfish tournament, as well as some “off the Reef ” travel events. We also operate our Card Sound Sporting Clays facility, located on Card Sound Road approximately 11 miles from the Ocean Reef front gate. RGC members are welcome to enjoy Trap, Skeet and Sporting Clay shooting. For kids, there is also an air gun pellet target range available, and coming soon is an archery range. The Rod and Gun Club is also very active in preserving our natural marine habitat as well as supporting tarpon and bonefish studies and fisheries. Contact the Rod & Gun Club at 305-367-3321 or contactus@rodandgun.org, or visit our website at www.rodandgun.org.
YPO Gold Chapter at Ocean Reef Club
Ocean Reef Club is the only private residential community in the world with its own YPO Chapter. The Ocean Reef Chapter of 100 plus members is proud to have 5 former International Chairs of YPO, WPO, and CEO. Members have played an integral role in the development of the Ocean Reef Club and its multi-generational family base. We have been sponsoring YPO Groups and Families, from around the world, to visit here for over 30 years. Contact the YPO Gold Chapter at Ocean Reef at 203-722-6762 or ypooceanreefgold@gmail.com for more information on YPO events.