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nearly 15 years. Theresa Clark, affectionately During any weekday, more than 100 seniors will
called the “Mother of the Pool,” is the oldest pack the warm water pool for one of two class-
and most popular participant. She was eager es. The best part of the program is that its free
to share her excitement about the class, and and taught by some of the County’s top life-
how it has benefited her health over the years. guard instructors. Registration is not required,
but spaces are limited. Classes are offered on a
When Clark first started attending the water first-come, first-served basis.
aerobics class, she said she could barely lift her
left arm. Today, she’s able to fully extend it. She For more information on dates and times of
also credits the class for the extra energy she’s water aerobics classes at Jesse Owens Pool,
enjoying. And, having lived for more than nine please call (323) 241–6708.
decades, she still enjoys working out in the
pool.

“Everyone who comes to this pool loves it just
as much as I do, because we leave our atti-
tudes at home, and when we come here, we
are kind, respectful and loving to one another,”
Clark said.