Mary Neil writes for the Gaston Gazette, "I have long heard that the senior years are really your second childhood. Until I actually got here, I had no clue. Years ago when I looked at my grandmother, I thought she was so old. My youthful perception was that she didn't have any fun any more. ... Well, I think jazz dancing around to lively music is fun! Not only is it fun but I get to meet the nicest people that love to dance, too. Along with the dancing, I get the pleasure of seeing seniors get fit while they are having fun. The older I get, the more fun I try to work into my life. ... I invited one of my students to this class to demonstrate hooping. ... The crash of all the hoops falling to the floor in the beginning set everyone laughing hysterically. It wasn't long before at least half the group got the hang of it and were able to keep the hoops at waist level for several turns while they rocked back and forth. What was amazing was everyone was laughing, smiling and the students arriving for the next fitness class were begging to try." Full story: Gaston Gazette