Senior Wellness – Summer Breeze
It was obvious, women out numbered men, but that was ok. Women have no problem dancing with other women. As for the men, they would rather watch.

It was obvious, women out numbered men, but that was ok. Women have no problem dancing with other women. As for the men, they would rather watch.
A couple from Gotta Dance Studios located in Schererville, entertained the group with the Cha-Cha, Rumba and the Waltz. It was a pleasure to watch this couple eloquently cover the dance floor. Every move was precise.
The Waltz has a tendency to put you in that mindset.
Anywhere from 100 to 150 seniors came together for an early lunch and then hit the dance floor to turn back the hands of time to their favorite dance tunes.
As I watched the seniors watch the couple, you could see their younger years were vivid in their minds.
Toe tapping, hand holding, smiling faces, a relaxing atmosphere and a two and a half hour play set the stage for a perfect afternoon get-away. Songs, dancing and jokes reminded us of life’s simplest pleasures.
The group consisted of several women and a few gents. The guys ranged in age from 86 through 87 years old. Many of the women were spring chickens while a few may have acted as hens. We also had a couple that have been married for 67 years. They were truly a model for the show we were going to see.
What do you get when you have forty-eight senior citizens, four City of East Chicago chaperons, one Foundation member and one staff? You guessed it, another outing funded by the Foundations of East Chicago. On Thursday, May 14, 2009 all the above were guests at the Performing Arts Center.
Gloria and I would agree this is a big facility with a whole lot of heart. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please contact Irene Moore who is located at the Bessie Owens’s Center – 391-8478. HAVE A HEART – TAKE PART IN THIS REWARDING ENDEAVOR!
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