One of the best things I have done for myself was to join a women's water aerobic class in our neighborhood. This is my second year, and thankfully membership is not based on accomplishment.
Even in this COVID 19 season, we have met three mornings a week without the need of masks. It has been the highlight of our otherwise cloistered lives.
This year's class is about to come to a close since we have hopes of cooler weather here in the deep south.
So, we decided to memorialize 2020 with some "Esther Williams" picture taking. If you are younger than 70, then you may have no clue of what I'm talking about.
Esther Williams was a beautiful American competitive swimmer and actress. In the 1940's and early 1950's, she made a series of films known as "aquamusicals," which featured elaborate performances with synchronized swimming and diving.
On a personal note, I was not a swimmer and neither did I have many of her other characteristics, but when I entered a beauty contest in 1963, nothing would do but that I wear an Esther Williams swimsuit. It was metallic gold and much more showy than I felt.
But I digress.
These lovely ladies are called the Senior Mermaids of 12 Oaks.
The youngest in our group is probably in her early 60's and the oldest is 83, and she is the most agile of us all.
Our normal workout is much more strenuous and demanding than these posted shots indicate. But aren't we cute!
One of our favorite songs to workout to, other than Mama Mia is "YMCA," so we decided to show off our skills for the cameraman.
Cathy, front right is our devoted leader and we couldn't do it without her.
We had a day off this past week and rather than miss each other, I hosted a morning gathering.
These are the lovely mermaids, minus me and one other, with clothes on. Can you match them to the ones in the water?
Until next year!
