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The Lois Club: Women Find Connection Through Shared Name

PBS NewsHourAugust 3, 20256 min10,574 views
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The Lois Club: Origins and Purpose

  • 💡 The Lois Club was founded in 1979 by two women named Lois in Minnesota who decided to invite others with the same name.
  • 🤝 The core idea is that sharing the name Lois creates an instant bond and a sense of immediate friendship.
  • 🌍 The club has expanded to include local chapters across the United States, Canada, and Europe.

Club Activities and Traditions

  • 🍽️ A primary activity for local clubs is meeting for lunch, where members can socialize, chat, and sing.
  • 🎶 Members enjoy singing together, with a specific
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Lois ClubLoneliness EpidemicSocial ConnectionWomen's ClubNational ConventionShared NameFriendshipMinnesotaKansas CityName OriginBaby NamesSocial Isolation
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