Mary Jean McCrary dances at the Churchill Downs Ladies Auxiliary, which she frequents since her husband's passing. "I just got out more instead of sitting around and saying 'poor me,' she said.
Dorris Hall sells raffle tickets to Mary Jean McCrary and Rosa Lee Charmoli. "It's a good place for people to meet and talk for camaraderie," Mary Jean said.
Mary Jean McCrary hopes to win the jackpot while sitting amongst other female friends, before hitting the dance floor.
She stands in line during "The Mixer" where men and women dance with new partners each time they cross the dance floor. "As far as dancing is concerned, I just love dancing," she said.
Johnny Klingensmith dances the "Choo-choo" with McCrary and friends since many outlive their husbands. "They don't have a partner, and I can't dance with each one, so I put them in a group," he said.
Mary Jean McCrary and Charlie Fries, dance together at the VFW in Louisville, Ky.
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