The Clubhouse
The Clubhouse is a popular lounge in Winthrop, frequented primarily by residents of a nearby low-income residential district. The chill, laid-back atmosphere leaves guests feeling at ease and is carefully maintained by staff and volunteers.
Purpose / Function
The Clubhouse opened to act as a gathering place for citizens to meet and air grievances outside of city hall and away from the scrutiny of the palace eye. When it first opened its doors, all workers were volunteers and their primary responsibilities were to keep the peace and ensure that the space remained well-cleaned and maintained. It was officially labeled a community center, but over time its purpose evolved.
It eventually caught the attention of those in neighboring districts and throughout the city. When people began to inquire about community events and showed interest in volunteering and participating, the community decided to take advantage of the sudden interest. As they started to run events for the purpose of appeasing the curiosity, they also pooled enough resources together to begin offering snacks and light drinks.
With plenty of income from the sales, they were able to upgrade the interior decor and added a bar and several tables, new couches and chairs, a book shelf, and much more. They decided to continue serving food in drinks to the public 2 days a week to ensure enough money to keep the place running, and deemed the other days "community only" days to allow the neighborhood locals to use it a place to vent, relax, and talk freely, as well as eat cheaply or for free. When funds get low, they create a public event that sometimes garners enough attention to attract other city members and rake in enough money to get through another week.
It eventually caught the attention of those in neighboring districts and throughout the city. When people began to inquire about community events and showed interest in volunteering and participating, the community decided to take advantage of the sudden interest. As they started to run events for the purpose of appeasing the curiosity, they also pooled enough resources together to begin offering snacks and light drinks.
With plenty of income from the sales, they were able to upgrade the interior decor and added a bar and several tables, new couches and chairs, a book shelf, and much more. They decided to continue serving food in drinks to the public 2 days a week to ensure enough money to keep the place running, and deemed the other days "community only" days to allow the neighborhood locals to use it a place to vent, relax, and talk freely, as well as eat cheaply or for free. When funds get low, they create a public event that sometimes garners enough attention to attract other city members and rake in enough money to get through another week.
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