“I’m so grateful that spreading the word about TOPS reached me — and I’m glad to continue to share it with others.”
Member of the Month: Introducing Dee (and her 7-hour trek!)
Keep Dee Branshaw, from Alaska, in mind, next time you’re tempted to skip a TOPS meeting. If she can make it – so can you!
Adopting new habits: Want to join me?
Maybe this just isn’t my season to work at nights. That’s perfectly fine; I’m fairly decent at keeping in mind that nothing is permanent.
Our moms, our bodies, our attitudes
Scientists and doctors have studied the relationship between mothers and their children when it comes to body image, weight perceptions, and attitudes toward healthy living. There are complex factors that come into play that influence kids’ development of body image, eating habits, and overall health behaviors.
Thank you, TOPS Nation! Incredible survey results
We’re circling back on something we haven’t chatted about since last fall: That membership survey from October 2023.
Could a virtual chapter be right for you?
Our Service Program Administrators hosted a Zoom meeting on Friday to teach members about virtual chapters. I’ve seen a bunch of chatter about the option ever since, so I thought I’d fill you in.
Member of the Month: Meet Serena Terzic
Serena Terzic wanted to do something special to ring in her 50th birthday. But what would it be? Perhaps … compete in a pageant?
Member of the Month: Meet Lois
When Lois Lepine first joined TOPS, she was a busy, hand-on mom, who was also taking in foster babies at the time.
Wrapping up TOPS’ 75th year
Before I let any more time pass — thank you, thank you, THANK YOU, to everyone who made our 75th anniversary celebration one for the books.
Finding your ‘moai,’ so to speak
I’m here this week with a TV show recommendation, of all things. I recently stumbled upon this limited series called “Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones” and I was intrigued.