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| SUN LAKES LIFESTYLES | SEPTEMBER 2024 | 59 TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) With the hot summer drawing to a close, we have to remember that we do not just "fall" into healthy habits – we have to make a conscious effect to establish them. Fall can be the perfect time of the year to start your weight loss journey, make a resolution, renew an old one, or jump start a resolution that might have fallen by the wayside. Do you have a goal for real weight loss success? One that is Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timely and Smart. TOPS weekly meetings offer programs about nutrition, exercise, wellness and more. Our chapter provides ongoing support and encouragement to members no matter where they are in their weight-loss journey. TOPS is a life saver! TOPS meetings are held on Thursday at the South Clubhouse with weigh-ins from 9 to 9:50 am with the meeting from 10 to 11 am. You may attend one meeting free of charge. Membership is affordable at $49 a year plus $3 a month for chapter dues which gives you a My Day One (quick start guide), and six TOPS magazines a year. You also have access to our TOPS website and a medical library. Come and visit us! Best Weight Losers for the Month are: Barbara Hoffman, Catt Fishman, Edith Hasha, Jolyn Dean, Marcie Reeves, Carol Spinden, Suzanne Strauss, Georgia Williams, and Linda Callahan. Congratulations on your success! KOPS (Keep Off Pounds Sensibly) in good standing for the month are: Yvonne Adams, Alma Bolla, Bea DiMatteo, Terry Foster, Marla Henrich, Donna Leone, Judy Martin, Carol McKinney, Betsy Messerer, Darleen Moxon, Bernie Smith, and Rosalee Strong. Great job! Our TOPS chapter elected and installed the following Officers for 2024-2025: Rosalee Strong, Leader; John Hasha, Co-Leader; Darline Indacochea, Secretary; and Bernie Smith, Treasurer. Sandy Smith will serve as Weight Recorder, Betsy Messerer, Assistant Weight Recorder. A big thank you goes out to the Officers and Chairmen who served our chapter last year. You are so much appreciated! Our KOPS Honor Society luncheon/meeting will be held at Russo's Italian Restaurant on Sept. 21 from 11 am to 2 pm. Do you know that TOPS supports obesity research? TOPS has funded more that $8 million from member's donations in the clinical study and research into obesity and its causes with an eye toward safe, effective treatment. For info. about TOPS, call Rosalee at (951) 855-2836.