Tag Archives: TOPS
All things 75th anniversary: Plus, the deal with the ducks

Friends! We are so excited over here for TOPS’ 75th anniversary. Continue reading
Making Esther Manz proud, one act at a time

I wanted to draw your attention to this beautiful story I received in my inbox just last month, from Northern Illinois. Continue reading
Members of the Month: Meet the women of VC 0003

Every Friday at 10 a.m. Central, eight women from across the U.S. and Canada – who were perfect strangers just two years ago – drop what they’re doing, fire up their computers, and gather on Zoom. Continue reading
Introducing … Discord!

Have you heard of a social media platform called Discord? It’s a website and an app — and it’s not new, but it will be new as a TOPS feature. Continue reading
How to put a little ‘spring’ in your step

We were like the traditional postman: “Through rain, snow, sleet, or gloom of night,” nothing prevented us from our appointed fun. Continue reading
Lessons from the fitting room

Sometimes kids can help remind you of what really matters, and how they see the world. Continue reading
A TOPS win in Michigan!

I was hoping it might inspire you to follow suit, or see if it gets your wheels turning about any similar opportunities you could offer in your area: This Grand Rapids chapter was able to get a small area paper to post this message weekly, for the next six months. Continue reading
We’re more than just a weight loss club

Since 1966, TOPS Club has contributed more than $16 million toward understanding and treating the effects of obesity on health, and to learning ways to help people effectively lose weight. Continue reading
What to do if it’s just not your season

Do what you can, there’s always tomorrow, and I hope you’re in a beautiful season at the moment — but if you’re not, just know that you’re not alone. Baby steps count, and I’m with you in solidarity. Continue reading
Member of the Month: Meet Dorothy, who just keeps on going

When it comes to making TOPS a lifestyle, probably not many people could explain it better than Dorothy Farrar, who joined back in June of 1974. She’s still with the group today – 48 years and counting! Continue reading