MOOSE JAW — The Kinette Club of Moose Jaw is marking a significant milestone as the club prepares to celebrate 80 years of dedicated service, camaraderie, and community impact with a come-and-go event at the Grant Hall Hotel this February.
The 80-year celebration will be free of charge and everyone’s invited to attend from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 8.
“We would love to have community members and the public come see what we’re about, what we’ve done over the years, and just help us celebrate that we’ve been around for 80 years,” announced Michelle Duckworth, president of the Moose Jaw Kinette Club.
The upcoming event will feature a meet-and-greet atmosphere and guests from all walks of life are invited to enjoy coffee, tea, and a few light snacks. Highlights will include a few words from current club president Duckworth, a few past members, and possibly a few words from Lori Cosh, the governor of District Three (Saskatchewan) Kinettes.
As well, around 10 to 15 members from Kinsmen and Kinette Clubs across the province have confirmed their attendance as of Jan. 28.
The goal is to help celebrate the club’s history, honour the contributions of past and current members, and bring the community together to reflect on eight decades of service and accomplishments.
that include founding . As well, Kinettes sponsor the Moose Jaw Kinsmen Speed Skating Club, host university scholarship programs, and organize Christmas hampers for families in need.
The Kinette Club continues to support Moose Jaw Family Services, the Moose Jaw & District Food Bank, and the Moose Jaw Transition House.
Guided by its mandate of “serving your community’s greatest need,” the club continues to explore ways to address ongoing challenges such as homelessness and supporting local families.
“I would say …, so we’re exploring new ways to support them now that the (Riverside Mission) shelter is gone,” Duckworth said.
After the anniversary celebration, the Kinette Club will host Kin Kindness Day on Saturday, Feb. 22, with details to follow. The Kinettes will also support the largest province-wide fundraiser sponsored by the Kinsmen and Kinette Clubs, TeleMiracle, in March, and a spring cleanup is being planned later in April or May.
The “small but mighty” Moose Jaw Kinette Club currently has around four active members and Duckworth said she hopes to grow the ranks in 2025.
“I would love to see a large club,” she said. “I know that the Kinsmen are very prominent in our community, and I would love it if we had a name that’s just as prominent… Without it, we’re not (able to) support the community. I would just love to see us be able to do so much more.”
The Kinette Club’s success would not be possible without a supportive community. From members joining the ranks to residents donating to its fundraising projects, this involvement has been essential, Duckworth noted.
If you’re interested in joining the Moose Jaw Kinette Club, you can reach out by email at [email protected], by phone at 306-631-1403, or through any of the club’s active social media channels including ‘’ on Facebook. All regular club meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at the Comfort Inn’s meeting room. The club’s next general meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 11.
The Grant Hall Hotel is located at 401 Main Street North.
