Decades ago, a club was a place for playing cards and partying. Today, there is a radical change.  The institution of the club has become a vital and integral part of everyday life. Most clubs are used for a combination of sports, corporate and personal dining venues and entertainment. Individual memberships are very difficult to come by and can take 10 to 15 years to get through.  To fill this anomaly between supply and demand, a host of neighborhood clubs are coming up.  Another trend is that of upcoming specialty clubs on the outskirts of major cities. Niche clubs have come up.  Clubs are keeping up with the times, to get a larger share of a booming consumer category.