“As you can imagine, regular practice of synchronized swimming is a great way to maintain health and strength -- and a great way to meet active and fun women! We have many members who have had arthritis, joint replacements, and other health challenges -- and they stay active with the Aquadettes.” -- Leisure World

These California Girls have character. Sevety five year old Margo Bauer shares her story with California Is a Place.

In case you missed it, you can read Zachary Canepari's interview with The Atlantic here, and watch more stories from California Is a Place here.

Drea Cooper is a filmmaker and Zackary Canepari is a photographer. To see more videos and photographs from California Is a Place, visit  http://californiaisaplace.com/.