Brookswood Senior Citizens Activity Centre in Langley was bustling with activity on Saturday, Feb. 4 as the 性视界传媒 Square Wheelers Square Dance Club hosted its annual recycle sale.
The event, which ran from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., drew square dancers looking for gently used dance costumes and accessories.
Marj Kenny, event organizer and member of the 性视界传媒 Square Wheelers club, was thrilled with the turnout.
鈥淓veryone is laughing and we have coffee as well as cookies. Everybody really looks forward to it because they know that our club has good quality items,鈥� Kenny said. 鈥淪ometimes they don鈥檛 buy but most times they find something they like.鈥�
The sale was a community-driven effort, with donations from club members who had outgrown or no longer needed their items.
Kenny, who mended and refurbished the items, was grateful for the support of her volunteers.
鈥淚 couldn鈥檛 do it by myself,鈥� she said. 鈥淚 had to scramble to get everything ready. We have 730 dresses and I just don鈥檛 know how many skirts there鈥� must be at least 60 skirts,鈥� she added.
The proceeds from the sale were split between the club and a charity, with 50 per cent going to the Center for Child Development in 性视界传媒.
鈥淸Child development centre] is always so thrilled that we do this,鈥� said Kenny. 鈥淎pparently, we鈥檙e one of their largest contributors.鈥�
Carmen Braun, a Langley resident and square dance club member, was one of the many shoppers who enjoyed the event.
鈥淚t鈥檚 friendly and helpful,鈥� Braun said of her shopping experience. 鈥淚 bought two outfits, a pair of pants, and I think I鈥檓 going to come back and buy more.鈥�
The camaraderie and friendly spirit of the square dance club was a common theme among attendees, with members enjoying each other鈥檚 company.
鈥淭he whole idea of [the sale] is great,鈥� said Braun. 鈥淚t鈥檚 always nice to change your wardrobe, and the proceeds go to charity and the club.鈥�
Aside from organizing the annual recycle sale, the 性视界传媒 Square Wheelers square dance club is a tight-knit group that enjoys many other activities such as picnics and barbecues in the summer, and square dancing trips to other clubs.
The Brookswood Senior citizens Activity Centre is located at 19899 36 Ave.
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