The Chain and Circle Square Dance Club do-si-doed into 2025 after celebrating increased membership the year prior.
The club meets on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Lloydminster’s City Church for fun, fellowship, and formation.
Club caller, Kendall Smith, explained 2024 was a great year for growth after COVID diminished numbers.
“Right now, we have about 20 members. Before COVID we had over 30,” said Smith, explaining that 16 of the club’s current 20 members started with the club after the pandemic.
“We have one of the youngest clubs in Saskatchewan. Members range from 22 to 69 years old, and anyone interested in trying it can simply come on out. We’re on Facebook at Square Dance Lloydminster Area.”
Interested in giving it a try? The first night’s on the house.
“It’s cheap entertainment for anyone 12 and up, and if you have kids younger than 12, bring them out and they can play while you dance,” said Smith, noting club fees are $5 per week.
Another byproduct of the club has been members making new friends, and building a better sense of
community.
“We become friends with everyone, we know everyone’s names and faces,” said Smith, explaining the club travels to dance with other clubs. “We also do weekend campouts in the summertime. It becomes a big social event that feels like family, which is what square dancing used to be. Everybody used to know everybody.”
Looking around the room, Smith also noted, “We desperately need men … we have one man and 13 ladies here today.”
Visit Square Dance Lloydminster Area on Facebook For more information on the club.
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