Lifelong learners
Adults who want practical education in communication, personal responsibility, and community ethics — not a drop-in social club.
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Organizational Profile
About the organization
Lifestyle America Social Club Inc. (LASC™) is a 501(c)(3) public charity based in the Hudson Valley. We provide adult education, community programs, and a well-managed gathering place for people 18 and older.
Legal Identity
Facts a reviewer can verify
This page is the public snapshot of who we are, where we operate, and how we are structured. Legal name, status, and service area are listed for grant, partner, and donor review.
| Legal name | Lifestyle America Social Club Inc. |
|---|---|
| Public name | LASC™ |
| Tax status | 501(c)(3) nonprofit / public charity |
| Year founded | 2025 |
| Headquarters | Hudson Valley, New York |
| Service area | Hudson Valley and the broader Northeast |
| Participants | Adults 18 years of age and older |
| Staff / core team | 6–10 people, plus trained volunteers |
| Program volume | 4–6 scheduled programs each month |
| Membership dues | None — operations are funded by program fees and donations |
Our Story
Why LASC exists
LASC was founded in 2025 to give adults in the Hudson Valley a reliable place to learn communication, community ethics, and group facilitation — and to practice those skills in a setting with published rules and accountable hosts.
Too many adult gathering spaces are informal, under-supervised, or driven by profit. We chose the nonprofit form so every decision can be judged against public benefit: education first, access kept affordable, and a path toward a community-owned facility.
The Lodge, our current program site in the Hudson Valley, is the classroom and workshop space where that work happens. Purchasing a permanent home for this programming is our capital priority.
- 2025Organization foundedLifestyle America Social Club Inc. is established as a 501(c)(3) serving adults 18 and older in the Hudson Valley.
- 2025–2026Programming beginsInstructor-led classes, workshops, and community programs launch at The Lodge on a 4–6 event monthly calendar.
- NowFacility campaignLASC-HVLC — the Hudson Valley Location capital campaign — seeks a permanent, community-owned education center so programming is not dependent on a landlord.
- 5–10 year horizonRegional education campusLASC-ETMR is a longer-range plan for a multi-day education site in Eastern Tennessee, possible only after the Hudson Valley facility is secure.
Who We Serve
Adults from across the region
Members and guests come from healthcare, education, skilled trades, business, the arts, and public service. Ages range from 18 through 70 and older. Urban and rural Hudson Valley residents participate alongside people from the wider Northeast.
Working people and retirees
A multi-generational group of professionals, tradespeople, caregivers, and retirees who can commit to scheduled programs.
Hudson Valley neighbors
People who live and work in the region and want a local, well-run place for adult education and civic belonging.
Volunteers and instructors
Members who host, teach, and keep programs running. LASC is built by the people who show up to do the work.
Inclusive by policy
We welcome adults of every background who agree to our Code of Conduct. Harassment and discrimination are not tolerated.
Guests on a path to membership
New participants attend orientation and selected programs as guests, then complete an application and board review for full membership.
How We Are Run
Governance and standards
Oversight
A board of directors reviews membership applications, program direction, and finances. Day-to-day hosting is done by a small core team and trained volunteers.
Written rules
A published Code of Conduct covers respectful participation, privacy of other attendees, and safety of the site. Violations can result in suspension or removal.
Not a profit-seeking club
There are no annual dues. Modest program fees cover operations. Donations through our capital campaign go to the community facility, not to private owners.
Privacy of the site
The education center address is shared with registered participants. That protects attendees and neighboring residents — standard practice for a community facility of this kind.