TOPS shows us yoga you can do from a chair

TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in the Hill Baptist Church, 1300 S. Summer St, El Dorado Springs Thursday, June 9, for their weekly weigh-in and meeting.
Jean L, (standing in for Leader), called the meeting to order.
We sang “Our TOPS”
We said our TOPS and KOPS pledges.
Jean led us in roll call and walking reports. Twenty-Three members weighed in; we had a gain of 7.0. and a loss of 30.2 lbs. resulting in a net loss of 23.2 lbs. Best loser for the week was Robbie with a loss of 14.4 lbs. for two weeks, 7.2 for one week. Congratulations Robbie! Other great losses were: Chris 2.6, LJ 4.4, Rachael 2.4, and Sharron 3.6.
Marilyn had the program today. She talked about Gluseppe Arcimbolodo a 15th century artist who saw people and food in a different way. He painted faces of people covered with vegetables and grains. Marilyn said it is time for us to take a fresh look at food and at weight control. She then led us in a series of exercises and showed us some yoga we can do from a chair.
Contest: Marilyn said several members are doing great on both contests.
Marble game: Sharron won the right to draw but did not get the winning one.
Jean reminded us we will go over by-laws next week. She said Linda has put a lot of work into this and to please come prepared with any questions or suggestions.
We were reminded that elections will be 2nd week in July. Linda has passed out slips for members to indicate what they would be able to do as to which office and or “job” they would be willing to do. This is important because if we do not have people to fill positions and do the necessary jobs, we will not be able to have a chapter. The more you put into your chapter the more you will get from it.
Laura asked for members to sign up for programs for July.
We sang Happy Birthday to Pat.
With no other business meeting was adjourned with Linda’s thought of the week:
“The difference between a mountain and a molehill is your perspective.”
And our Chapter Motto: IF IT IS TO BE IT IS UP TO ME.
TOPS #MO 9319 meets each Thursday Morning in the “Hill Church” formerly known as 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.