NEW ALBANY — Just before 9 a.m. Tuesday, about a dozen seniors lined up to dance.
On the cusp of the hour, “Slide On” by Mr. David began pumping through speakers at the Southern Indiana Sports Center, filling the gymnasium with the sounds of upbeat soul. As anxiously-awaiting dancers stomped, twisted, turned and clapped to the beat, others took up a casual game of pickleball nearby.
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