From what little I know, it used to be much harder to join one. A person would have to know 3 languages or have done some academic achievement that is comparable. They are clubs for people who want to improve themselves, or just hang out and have a beer.

Most likely not your cup of tea, just posting to show they are out there.

https://www.rimasons.org/

If you’re curious, it was this show that got me interested in lodges.

https://youtu.be/-WXS0OdYsrA

I noticed someone posted something about social clubs, I guess they could be the same thing as a club or lodge?