TOPS # 9319 El Dorado Springs morning group

TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in the United Methodist Church, 201 E Broadway on Thursday, Feb. 21, for their weekly weigh-in and meeting.

Leader Sheryl Ann called our meeting to order and Kay led us in singing “It’s In Our Hands”.  We said our TOPS & KOPS pledges.

Marilyn led us in some stretching exercises.

Sheryl led us in roll call and walking report.

Twenty-seven weighed in today and the chapter had a net gain of 15.2 lbs.

Week’s best loser was Terriesha with a loss of 2.8 lbs. Congratulations Terriesha.

We sang happy birthday to Marie who is celebrating her birthday today, we sang happy birthday to Juanita as she will celebrate her birthday on Feb. 26.

Jean will celebrate her 14-year KOPS anniversary on Feb. 24, and we sang Happy Anniversary to her.

Mary reported on the contest: Carol’s team is in 1st place, Linda H’s team in 2nd, Marilyn’s in 3rd, Juanita’s in 4th and Jean’s in 5th place.

Sue C won the right to draw for the marble but did not get the winning one. The pot is at $47.

Sheryl reminded us Claudia will be here next week for her Area Captain visit.

Linda Hall reported on the potato bake plans. There will be a conflict on March 14, as this is the same day as the Chamber of Commerce meeting and luncheon. She suggested we move it to March 21. Carol made motion we do this and Jan 2nd, motion carried.

We will hold our Baked Potato Luncheon on Thursday, March 21, in the Community Center Banquet room.  Please watch the paper for more information.

The floor was then turned over to Will from Evans Drug. He presented an interesting program on the Keto Diet. There are pros and cons on this diet and he gave us a lot of helpful information on this. Thank you to Will and to Evans Drug for their programs they bring to us.

With no other business meeting was adjourned with our motto “IF IT IS TO BE IT IS UP TO ME.”

TOPS #MO 9319 meets each Thursday morning in the Methodist Church at 201 E Broadway, El Dorado Springs. Weigh-in starts at 7:45 a.m. the meeting begins at 8:45 a.m. and is over by 10 a.m.

Are you ready to stop dieting and start making real changes? TOPS can help you reach your weight-loss goals by providing you with the tools, information, support and accountability you need to be successful. After all, this has been a winning formula for TOPS members just like you for 70 years. We welcome women and men of all ages and couples are encouraged to join. We currently have two couples in our group who have found it fun and encouraging. We encourage healthy eating and offer support through our chapter and the National Chapter of TOPS. We have a lot of fun in our weight loss journey and make lifelong friendships. First visit is free with no obligation.

For more information, call Sheryl Walker at 417 876 5699, Linda Hall at 417 876 6467, TOPS toll-free number 1 800-932-8677 or you can find us on the web at www.tops.org.

Come and join us.