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Gene Ginsberg, M.D., 58, Allentown

Group active: Ballroom dancing. It’s great physical and mental exercise (“You’re always reviewing the steps”), and it promotes togetherness for Gene and his wife, Ann.

Group inactive: Bridge. The Ginsbergs join other couples for an evening of cards and conversation.

Individual active: Walking and swimming. Both are high on Ginsberg’s personal fitness list. “To stay healthy, making time for exercise is a must.”

Individual inactive: Piano. He took lessons as a child, stepped away from it for a while but picked it up again. “It’s something I do solely for my own pleasure.”

Marilyn Fahler, 71, South Whitehall Township

Group active: Aerobic exercise and weight training. She stays fit in a class with friends three times a week. “It keeps my blood sugar in check.”

Group inactive: High-school sports fanatic. Fahler attends all Parkland High’s football and basketball games and swim meets; her son was once a JV basketball coach and her granddaughter is on the swim team.

Individual active: Bowling. Whether alone or in groups, bowling is a challenge Fahler meets head-on. “My mind tells me I can still do it, and that’s half the battle.”

Individual inactive: Reading. Her favorite book is “anything with a good recipe.” Fahler is an avid baker.

Larry Horn, 76, Lower Macungie Township

Group active: Exercise for Life classes keep Horn fit, and sailing is a lifelong favorite activity. Horn celebrated his 75th birthday sailing with his wife, daughter and son-in-law.

Group inactive: Committee member. He’s on the building and grounds committee in his condominium community.

Individual active: Do-it-yourself work. He once maintained an acre-and-a-half property; now he goes after rust on the bumper of his car.

Individual inactive: E-mailing. The computer kept Larry and his wife, Fay, in touch with Larry’s brother, who survived the destructive hurricane season in Florida.