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Energizers can't stop dancing, sharing good times
By Robin Roenker
Special to the Herald-Leader

Members of the Lexington Athletic Club Energizers don't mind telling you they've had their share of health problems. When you get to their age, it comes with the territory: arthritis, bursitis, knee replacements, back surgeries, "we've got it all," said Mary Jo Holland, the group's instructor.

But like the bunny they're named for, this group of dancers, ages 52 to 83, just keeps on going.

And going.

And going.

"We visited a nursing home and performed, and one lady came up to me and said, 'Oh, honey, I couldn't do that. I'm 75.' And I said, 'Honey, I'm 77. Yes you can do it,'" said member Marlene Current.

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