TOPS Potato Bake March 15

TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in the Church Of Christ Meeting Room on Thursday, Nov. 9.

Leader Sheryl Walker opened the meeting and Kay S. led us in singing “TOPS Pals Go Marching Along.”

Twenty-four weighed in today and the chapter had a 22 lbs. net loss.

Sheryl Ann was the week’s best loser with a loss of 7.8 lbs. Marilyn led us in some exercises to music.

Marilyn presented the awards to Susan S for Back in Black and perfect attendance.

Sheryl Ann had the program today. She took her program from “TOPS Lights The Way”. The subject was “Positive Thinking”

She asked us “What is your first thought when you get up in the morning?” If you have negative thoughts can you change them?

When is it the hardest to retain a positive attitude?

Have you ever tried to imitate someone with a positive attitude?

She asked us to answer the following:

I feel positive when?

I would be most inspired if?

_______keeps me from being as inspired as I can be.

What is your earliest memories from being helped by a TOPS member?

Many told of positive experiences at TOPS meetings.

2nd part of “TOPS Lights The Way: FITNESS:

Sheryl gave us several examples of exercise we can do. Walking, water aerobics, golf, Tai- Chi classes. Most of these are offered right here in El Dorado Springs.

We sang Happy Birthday to Robbie who will celebrate her birthday on Nov. 13.

Sheryl Ann presented our chapter’s veterans with a card and gift (made by Juanita) for their service – Melissa, Warren and Steve, all members of our chapter and veterans.

Marie won the right to draw for the marble but did not get a winning one.

Warren reported on the contest. Sheryl Ann is way ahead in the TOPS portion and Steve is in 1st place with Juanita in 2nd place in the KOPS part. (Steve is a better golfer than Juanita)

Christmas party and gift exchange Dec. 14. Do we want the same kind of gift exchange as in past years? Steve motioned we keep the same as last year and Kathy 2nd, vote taken by show of hands, motion passed. Each person is to bring a gift (if you are a lady bring one for a lady if you are a man bring one for a man and mark accordingly). The limit is $10, the gift can be a white elephant or newly purchased. Please bring a healthy low-calorie dish to share.

Potato Bake: Sheryl has tentatively penciled in the community banquet room for March 15. Linda Hall moved we have the March 15 potato bake and proceeds go to the general fund. Marie 2nd motion and vote taken by show of hands. Motion passed.

Sheryl will check with the Chamber to be sure no other event is planned for that date in the community.

Open House for April 16 discussed. This will be this chapter’s 50th anniversary. Susan made motion we hold Open House on April 14, 2018 and Melissa 2nd motion. Vote taken and passed. Committees will be set up later for this event.

TOPS #MO 9319 meets each Thursday morning in the Church of Christ meeting room at 302 E. Hospital Road, 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.

We welcome anyone who is interested in learning about a healthy lifestyle. We welcome women and men of all ages. 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. Membership and dues are very inexpensive.

For more information, call Robbie Chase at 417/876-0233 or Juda at 876-4888. Or the TOPS toll free number 1 800-932-8677 or you can find us on the web at www.tops.org. Come and join us.