TOPS Christmas party Thursday, Dec. 22

TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in The Hill Church, 1300 S. Summer St, El Dorado Springs on Thursday, Dec. 1, for their regular weigh in and meeting.

Laura Hicks, Leader, called the meeting to order.

Pam led us in singing “T-O-P-S K-O-P-S.”

We said our TOPS & KOPS Pledges

Laura led us in roll call. Twenty members weighed in. We had a 5.6 gain and an 11.0 loss resulting in a net Loss of 5.4 pounds. Warren was the week’s best loser with a loss of 2.0 lbs. Congratulations Warren! Pam lost 6.4 lbs. over a five-week period making an average of 1.2 loss per week.

Linda Hall presented the awards for November: Rachael and Linda C each earned a 500-mile walking certificate.

Margie was the best loser for the month with a loss of 2.8 lbs.

Laura and Jean each received a KOPS 500-mile walking award.

Winner of free dues was Laura.

In November we had a net gain of 7.6. for the month. Linda challenged us to do better this month.

Reminder: Christmas party Dec 22. If you want to participate in the gift exchange, please bring a gift not more than $15 to exchange. We will have snacks, healthy ones if possible!

Reminder: If the El Dorado Springs Public School calls off school due to bad roads TOPS will be cancelled.

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 “Hill 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.