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| SUN LAKES LIFESTYLES | FEBRUARY 2024 | 57 Table Tennis/Ping Pong Last December, Valerie Villareal, husband Chris, Gary Lile, and John Williams traveled to the Ontario Convention Center to participate in the 2023 USA Table Tennis (USATT) Open tournament, a national level event. The whole purpose was to get Valerie an USATT rating in preparation for the Huntsman World Senior Games in St. George, Utah, scheduled for October 2024. Gary and John warmed her up with intense practice matches before the main event. Husband Chris was the cheerleader and emotional support guy. Here is her reaction to the experience: "e 2023 USATT Open Championships were held in Ontario, California. Aer hearing about the wonderful experience that Gary and John had at the tournament in St. George, my husband Chris encouraged me to participate in the event as a 30 year wedding gi. While far from being a great player, I do enjoy new experiences. I can check this one off my bucket list. Playing at Sun Lakes with others who share the same passion for the game is wonderful, but the experience in playing with others from all over the country is a totally amazing experience. I played two outstanding players (my way of saying that I lost to them). I enjoyed the opportunity and having my husband watch me play was the highlight of the day. As the saying goes, I went to the championships and all I brought home was this shirt." We usually play Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 4 to 6 pm, and Saturdays,10 am to 12 noon, but it is best to check the SLCC website for updated schedule changes, because sometimes we get bumped due to other community activities going on. Hard copies of the schedule are available on game days in the Ballroom. If there are any questions, suggestions, or concerns, please contact Gary Lile at (805) 722-7427, or G4lile@ yahoo.com, or John Williams at (951) 489-973, jgwms. williams@gmail.com. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Successful weight loss starts with TOPS. Real People, Real Weight Loss. Our TOPS chapter is off to a great start, with new and rejoining members on their weight loss journey to a healthier and happier 2024. Here are some top reasons why…. • TOPS is here for You • TOPS mission is to support our members as they take off and keep off pounds sensibly • TOPS supplies the tools you need for success • TOPS empowers you at weekly meetings with great programs • TOPS celebrates your achievements big and small • TOPS teaches members that support is sharing, forgiving ourselves and others, using challenges as an opportunity to learn and grow • TOPS has staying power for 75 year and still going strong • TOPS is affordable at only $49 for new members plus $3 monthly chapter dues. With your membership you receive a My Day One (a quick-start guide) and six TOPS magazines a year. You also have access to a medical library and our members-only website. We invite you to visit our chapter once free of charge. We meet at the South Clubhouse on Thursday with weigh-ins starting at 9- 9:50 am and meeting from 10 to 11am. TOPS Best Weight Losers for the month are Kati Williams, Leonard Peck, Judy Martin, John Hasha, Darline Indacochea, Betsy Messerer, Barbara Hoffman. KOPS (Keep Off Pounds Sensible) in good standing are Yvonne Adams, Peggy Andrews, Alma Bolla, Bea DiMatteo, Terry Foster, Rennie Harrison, Marla Henrich, Carol Kreckow, Donna Leone, Carol McKinney, Darleen Moxon, Ruth Schoonover, Bernie Smith, and Rosalee Strong. Congratulations to our TOPS and KOPS on your success for the month! Our chapter is on the move in 2024. Come and join us! Be a sweetheart on Valentine's Day and remember those you care about most, including YOU! For TOPS information, contact Rosalee, at (951) 855-2836.