"Swimmin' Women" Linda Whitlock, Marriottsville, takes the plunge. “The Swimmin' Women” are women of a "certain age" who take part in Aqua classes year round, who participated in their own 3rd annual MSP Polar Bear Plunge on Thursday January 26, 2023 at Merritt Clubs Eldersburg. The group has raised $3,000 this year from this year’s plunge for Special Olympic Athletes.

"Swimmin' Women" Linda Whitlock, Marriottsville, takes the plunge. “The Swimmin' Women” are women of a "certain age" who take part in Aqua classes year round, who participated in their own 3rd annual MSP Polar Bear Plunge on Thursday January 26, 2023 at Merritt Clubs Eldersburg. The group has raised $3,000 this year from this year’s plunge for Special Olympic Athletes. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Carroll County Times)

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“The Swimmin' Women” are women of a "certain age" who take part in Aqua classes year round, who participated in their own '3rd annual MSP Polar Bear Plunge' on Thursday January 26, 2023 at Merritt Clubs Eldersburg. The group has raised $3,000 this year from this year’s plunge for Special Olympic Athletes.

Swimmin' Women take the Plunge

"The Swimmin' Women pose for a photo prior to plunging. (Left to right front row) Nancy Wilson, Eldersburg and Special Olympics Athlete, Owen Linville, Marriottsville. (Left to right middle row) Cheryl Clymer, Eldersburg, Mary Lees Gunther, Sykesville, Debbie Boyd, Marriottsville, Donna Harrington, Eldersburg, Carol Shores, Marriottsville, Patty Saffell, Eldersburg, Kathy Davis, Sykesville, and Maryland State Police Lt. Laura Beck, Forensic Sciences Dicision Assistant Commander and part-time life guard. (Left to right back row) Linda Whitlock, Swim Instructor, Marriottsville, Kim Mulholland, Eldersburg, and Pam Miller, Marriottsvile. Not pictured; Zoe Josephson, Sykesville. “The Swimmin' Women” are women of a "certain age" who take part in Aqua classes year round, who participated in their own 3rd annual MSP Polar Bear Plunge on Thursday January 26, 2023 at Merritt Clubs Eldersburg. The group has raised $3,000 this year from this year’s plunge for Special Olympic Athletes.

"The Swimmin' Women pose for a photo prior to plunging. (Left to right front row) Nancy Wilson, Eldersburg and Special Olympics Athlete, Owen Linville, Marriottsville. (Left to right middle row) Cheryl Clymer, Eldersburg, Mary Lees Gunther, Sykesville, Debbie Boyd, Marriottsville, Donna Harrington, Eldersburg, Carol Shores, Marriottsville, Patty Saffell, Eldersburg, Kathy Davis, Sykesville, and Maryland State Police Lt. Laura Beck, Forensic Sciences Dicision Assistant Commander and part-time life guard. (Left to right back row) Linda Whitlock, Swim Instructor, Marriottsville, Kim Mulholland, Eldersburg, and Pam Miller, Marriottsvile. Not pictured; Zoe Josephson, Sykesville. “The Swimmin' Women” are women of a "certain age" who take part in Aqua classes year round, who participated in their own 3rd annual MSP Polar Bear Plunge on Thursday January 26, 2023 at Merritt Clubs Eldersburg. The group has raised $3,000 this year from this year’s plunge for Special Olympic Athletes. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Carroll County Times)

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Swimmin' Women take the Plunge

Zoe Josephson and several of the “The Swimmin' Women” wait pool-side before the plunge. “The Swimmin' Women” are women of a "certain age" who take part in Aqua classes year round, participated in their own 3rd annual MSP Polar Bear Plunge on Thursday January 26, 2023 at Merritt Clubs Eldersburg. The group has raised $3,000 this year from this year’s plunge for Special Olympic Athletes.

Zoe Josephson and several of the “The Swimmin' Women” wait pool-side before the plunge. “The Swimmin' Women” are women of a "certain age" who take part in Aqua classes year round, participated in their own 3rd annual MSP Polar Bear Plunge on Thursday January 26, 2023 at Merritt Clubs Eldersburg. The group has raised $3,000 this year from this year’s plunge for Special Olympic Athletes. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Carroll County Times)

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Swimmin' Women take the Plunge

Zoe Josephson one of the “The Swimmin' Women” waits pool-side before the plunge. “The Swimmin' Women” are women of a "certain age" who take part in Aqua classes year round, participated in their own 3rd annual MSP Polar Bear Plunge on Thursday January 26, 2023 at Merritt Clubs Eldersburg. The group has raised $3,000 this year from this year’s plunge for Special Olympic Athletes.

Zoe Josephson one of the “The Swimmin' Women” waits pool-side before the plunge. “The Swimmin' Women” are women of a "certain age" who take part in Aqua classes year round, participated in their own 3rd annual MSP Polar Bear Plunge on Thursday January 26, 2023 at Merritt Clubs Eldersburg. The group has raised $3,000 this year from this year’s plunge for Special Olympic Athletes. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Carroll County Times)

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Swimmin' Women take the Plunge

"Swimmin' Women" Linda Whitlock, Marriottsville, waits pool-side for start of the plunge. “The Swimmin' Women” are women of a "certain age" who take part in Aqua classes year round, who participated in their own 3rd annual MSP Polar Bear Plunge on Thursday January 26, 2023 at Merritt Clubs Eldersburg. The group has raised $3,000 this year from this year’s plunge for Special Olympic Athletes.

"Swimmin' Women" Linda Whitlock, Marriottsville, waits pool-side for start of the plunge. “The Swimmin' Women” are women of a "certain age" who take part in Aqua classes year round, who participated in their own 3rd annual MSP Polar Bear Plunge on Thursday January 26, 2023 at Merritt Clubs Eldersburg. The group has raised $3,000 this year from this year’s plunge for Special Olympic Athletes. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Carroll County Times)

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Swimmin' Women take the Plunge

“The Swimmin' Women” line up at pool-side, ready to plunge. “The Swimmin' Women” are women of a "certain age" who take part in Aqua classes year round, who participated in their own 3rd annual MSP Polar Bear Plunge on Thursday January 26, 2023 at Merritt Clubs Eldersburg. The group has raised $3,000 this year from this year’s plunge for Special Olympic Athletes.

“The Swimmin' Women” line up at pool-side, ready to plunge. “The Swimmin' Women” are women of a "certain age" who take part in Aqua classes year round, who participated in their own 3rd annual MSP Polar Bear Plunge on Thursday January 26, 2023 at Merritt Clubs Eldersburg. The group has raised $3,000 this year from this year’s plunge for Special Olympic Athletes. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Carroll County Times)

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Swimmin' Women take the Plunge

The first to go, "Swimmin' Women" Mary Lees Gunther, Sykesville, tosses her polar bear hat as she takes the plunge. “The Swimmin' Women” are women of a "certain age" who take part in Aqua classes year round, who participated in their own 3rd annual MSP Polar Bear Plunge on Thursday January 26, 2023 at Merritt Clubs Eldersburg. The group has raised $3,000 this year from this year’s plunge for Special Olympic Athletes.

The first to go, "Swimmin' Women" Mary Lees Gunther, Sykesville, tosses her polar bear hat as she takes the plunge. “The Swimmin' Women” are women of a "certain age" who take part in Aqua classes year round, who participated in their own 3rd annual MSP Polar Bear Plunge on Thursday January 26, 2023 at Merritt Clubs Eldersburg. The group has raised $3,000 this year from this year’s plunge for Special Olympic Athletes. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Carroll County Times)

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Swimmin' Women take the Plunge

"Swimmin' Women" Kathy Davis, Sykesville, takes the plunge. “The Swimmin' Women” are women of a "certain age" who take part in Aqua classes year round, who participated in their own 3rd annual MSP Polar Bear Plunge on Thursday January 26, 2023 at Merritt Clubs Eldersburg. The group has raised $3,000 this year from this year’s plunge for Special Olympic Athletes.

"Swimmin' Women" Kathy Davis, Sykesville, takes the plunge. “The Swimmin' Women” are women of a "certain age" who take part in Aqua classes year round, who participated in their own 3rd annual MSP Polar Bear Plunge on Thursday January 26, 2023 at Merritt Clubs Eldersburg. The group has raised $3,000 this year from this year’s plunge for Special Olympic Athletes. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Carroll County Times)

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Swimmin' Women take the Plunge

"Swimmin' Women" Linda Whitlock, Marriottsville, takes the plunge. “The Swimmin' Women” are women of a "certain age" who take part in Aqua classes year round, who participated in their own 3rd annual MSP Polar Bear Plunge on Thursday January 26, 2023 at Merritt Clubs Eldersburg. The group has raised $3,000 this year from this year’s plunge for Special Olympic Athletes.

"Swimmin' Women" Linda Whitlock, Marriottsville, takes the plunge. “The Swimmin' Women” are women of a "certain age" who take part in Aqua classes year round, who participated in their own 3rd annual MSP Polar Bear Plunge on Thursday January 26, 2023 at Merritt Clubs Eldersburg. The group has raised $3,000 this year from this year’s plunge for Special Olympic Athletes. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Carroll County Times)

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Swimmin' Women take the Plunge

"Swimmin' Women" Pam Miller, Marriottsville, takes the plunge. “The Swimmin' Women” are women of a "certain age" who take part in Aqua classes year round, who participated in their own 3rd annual MSP Polar Bear Plunge on Thursday January 26, 2023 at Merritt Clubs Eldersburg. The group has raised $3,000 this year from this year’s plunge for Special Olympic Athletes.

"Swimmin' Women" Pam Miller, Marriottsville, takes the plunge. “The Swimmin' Women” are women of a "certain age" who take part in Aqua classes year round, who participated in their own 3rd annual MSP Polar Bear Plunge on Thursday January 26, 2023 at Merritt Clubs Eldersburg. The group has raised $3,000 this year from this year’s plunge for Special Olympic Athletes. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Carroll County Times)

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Swimmin' Women take the Plunge

Last but not least, "Swimmin' Women" Zoe Josephson, Sykesville takes the plunge. “The Swimmin' Women” are women of a "certain age" who take part in Aqua classes year round, who participated in their own 3rd annual MSP Polar Bear Plunge on Thursday January 26, 2023 at Merritt Clubs Eldersburg. The group has raised $3,000 this year from this year’s plunge for Special Olympic Athletes.

Last but not least, "Swimmin' Women" Zoe Josephson, Sykesville takes the plunge. “The Swimmin' Women” are women of a "certain age" who take part in Aqua classes year round, who participated in their own 3rd annual MSP Polar Bear Plunge on Thursday January 26, 2023 at Merritt Clubs Eldersburg. The group has raised $3,000 this year from this year’s plunge for Special Olympic Athletes. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Carroll County Times)

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Swimmin' Women take the Plunge

“The Swimmin' Women” celebrate after completing their 3rd annual Polar Bear Plunge. “The Swimmin' Women” are women of a "certain age" who take part in Aqua classes year round, who participated in their own 3rd annual MSP Polar Bear Plunge on Thursday January 26, 2023 at Merritt Clubs Eldersburg. The group has raised $3,000 this year from this year’s plunge for Special Olympic Athletes.

“The Swimmin' Women” celebrate after completing their 3rd annual Polar Bear Plunge. “The Swimmin' Women” are women of a "certain age" who take part in Aqua classes year round, who participated in their own 3rd annual MSP Polar Bear Plunge on Thursday January 26, 2023 at Merritt Clubs Eldersburg. The group has raised $3,000 this year from this year’s plunge for Special Olympic Athletes. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Carroll County Times)

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Swimmin' Women take the Plunge

"Swimmin' Women" Donna Harrington, Eldersburg, Carol Shores, Marriottsville“ and Mary Lees Gunther, Sykesville, celebrate another completed Polar Bear Plunge. The Swimmin' Women” are women of a "certain age" who take part in Aqua classes year round, who participated in their own 3rd annual MSP Polar Bear Plunge on Thursday January 26, 2023 at Merritt Clubs Eldersburg. The group has raised $3,000 this year from this year’s plunge for Special Olympic Athletes.

"Swimmin' Women" Donna Harrington, Eldersburg, Carol Shores, Marriottsville“ and Mary Lees Gunther, Sykesville, celebrate another completed Polar Bear Plunge. The Swimmin' Women” are women of a "certain age" who take part in Aqua classes year round, who participated in their own 3rd annual MSP Polar Bear Plunge on Thursday January 26, 2023 at Merritt Clubs Eldersburg. The group has raised $3,000 this year from this year’s plunge for Special Olympic Athletes. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Carroll County Times)

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Swimmin' Women take the Plunge

Some opf the “The Swimmin' Women” pictured enjoy some time in the pool after completing another Polar Bear Plunge. “The Swimmin' Women” are women of a "certain age" who take part in Aqua classes year round, who participated in their own 3rd annual MSP Polar Bear Plunge on Thursday January 26, 2023 at Merritt Clubs Eldersburg. The group has raised $3,000 this year from this year’s plunge for Special Olympic Athletes.

Some opf the “The Swimmin' Women” pictured enjoy some time in the pool after completing another Polar Bear Plunge. “The Swimmin' Women” are women of a "certain age" who take part in Aqua classes year round, who participated in their own 3rd annual MSP Polar Bear Plunge on Thursday January 26, 2023 at Merritt Clubs Eldersburg. The group has raised $3,000 this year from this year’s plunge for Special Olympic Athletes. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Carroll County Times)

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