TOPS announces chair exercises available at Community Center

TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in the Bethel Free Will Baptist Church, 1300 S Summer St, El Dorado Springs on Thursday, May 6, for their weekly weigh-in and meeting.

Linda H, Leader called the meeting to order.

Linda C led us in singing “O Give Me A Loss”

We said our TOPS and KOPS pledges.

Linda H led us in roll call and walking report. Sixteen members weighed in. We had a 13.4 loss and a 5.8 gain resulting in a 7.6 NET LOSS.  Pat T was the week’s best loser with a loss of 3.4 lbs. Congratulations Pat! Some other great losses were, LJ 3.8, Judy B 2.0, Laura 2.2 and Jean 2.6.

It was announced for those who are interested there are chair exercises given at the Community Center at 10 a.m. Monday and Friday. The pool is open again at the hospital but there is a waiting list.  To get your name on the list call Pam L. The times there are 8 a.m., 9 a.m., 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. There is a charge for the pool exercises $3.50 a class. The chair exercises are free.

The secretary’s report was read and approved.

Treasurer’s report was read by Sue and was approved as read.

Linda Hall presented awards for April.

Pat T received a new member certificate and charm; she also received her 5 lb. loss certificate AND was the best loser for April. She lost 4.6 lbs. Welcome and Congratulations Pat.

Winner of free dues was Laura.

Those who received back in black with perfect attendance were; Linda W, Sue C, & Laura.

The chapter had a loss in April of 51.8 and a gain of 68 giving us a net gain of 16.2 lbs.

KOPS in leeway and below goal: Marilyn, Linda H, and Juda.

KOPS in leeway; Marie, Jean, and Carol.

Those on the stick (20 pounds or less to goal) are: Linda C, Chris W, LJ, Margie, Sue, Judy D and Judy B.

Thank you, Linda, for doing the awards.

Laura reminded us that the contest starts today. If you are to join the contest you need to pay $2 to cover the cost of the prizes. Please see that Laura knows how many pounds you lose each week so she knows how many tickets to give you.

With no other business meeting was adjourned with Linda’s quote of the week.

“A pearl is a beautiful thing that is produced by an injured life. It is the tear (that results) from the injury of the oyster. The treasure of our being in this world is also produced by an injured life. If we had not been wounded, if we had not been injured, then we will not produce the pearl.” Stephan Hoeller

And by our Motto: “ IF IT IS TO BE IT IS UP TO ME”

TOPS #MO 9319 meets each Thursday Morning in the Bethel Free Will Church 1300 S Summer, 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 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 Linda Hall at 417 876 7404, TOPS toll-free number 1 800-932-8677 or you can find us on the web at www.tops.org.

Come and join us.