They're the heart and soul of the community and here's a social club which has featured in the Echo for decades.
It is Mill View Social Club and we have 9 views of it stretching back to 1987.
We've got Christmas, snooker, football, charity events and more besides.
Enjoy the retro journey and tell us which club to feature next.
9. So here it is, Merry Christmas
A pensioners Christmas party at Mill View Club with The Mayor and Mayoress of Sunderland, Coun Barry Curran and his wife Carol. Tell us if you were pictured having fun in 2015. | se
10. Back on the pitch
Over 40's football action between Mill View SC (blue) and Hartlepool Catholic Club. The game was played at Thompson Park, Sunderland in 2016. | se
11. It's your round
Let's hand it to you to decide which club should get the retro treatment next. Email [email protected] | se