Address Book doesn't open in Mavericks

Since upgrading to OS X 10.9.2 the Address Book doesn’t open.  I get the error message:  You can’t use this version of the application “Address Book” with this version of OS X.  You have “Address Book” 5.0.3.  The question mark sends me to the Apps store but there’s no Apple Address Book there.  My updates are current.  How do I fix it?

Hello Tom,
Thank you for the question.  Address Book was called Contacts starting with OS X Mountain Lion.  When looking in your Applications folder on your Mac, look for the Contacts application to manage your contacts:
Contacts (Mavericks): Manage your contacts
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH15068
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
Best,
Sheila M.

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