This 98-year-old swims 5 days a week!
| | | THIS IS ALABAMA | February 7, 2025 |
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Meet the 98-year-old Alabamian who’s staying fit! |
It’s 13 degrees outside, but the 98-year-old in the cheery red swimsuit started working out before sunrise. Regardless of the weather, Regina Dembo faithfully completes seven laps at the Huntsville Hospital Wellness Center pool five days a week. Dembo taught fourth grade at Weatherly Elementary School for 23 years. Even then, she woke up early for a walk around the block. “I don’t come Saturday and Sunday,” said Dembo, wearing a bright blue swim cap and goggles, dripping after a 35-minute session in the water. “First of all, I don’t have my driver and second of all, I think five is enough!” Read more about Dembo’s story here. |
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Women who Shape the State 2025 is almost here! |
For more than a decade, we've been celebrating women who are changemakers in their communities. We’ve honored hundreds of women over the years, including educators, business leaders, healthcare heroes, philanthropists, artists, CEOs, authors and scientists. We can’t wait to celebrate another fantastic group of women on Feb. 17, 2025. Find out more about Women Who Shape the State here. |
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If you think you know, send an e-mail to social@thisisalabama.org letting us know your guess! The correct answer will be revealed, along with a new mystery photo, in next week's newsletter. Last week's mystery photo was taken at DeSoto Falls at DeSoto State Park in Mentone. |
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