I am from Philadelphia but have also lived in Florida. I am a wife, a mother of seven children, and a grandmother of 11 grandchildren ages four to 30. I love animals and have five dogs and one cat. My animals are special needs animals. It helps that my husband is a veterinarian. I am a retired businesswoman and past president of Main Line Hadassah. When I moved back from Florida I was encouraged by my friend Ruth to come to the Main Line YMCA pool in Ardmore. I was hesitant at first but fell instantly in love with the water, the exercise, and the people.