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

Friends! We are so excited over here for TOPS’ 75th anniversary. Continue reading

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Making Esther Manz proud, one act at a time

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I wanted to draw your attention to this beautiful story I received in my inbox just last month, from Northern Illinois. Continue reading

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Members of the Month: Meet the women of VC 0003

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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

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Introducing … Discord!

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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

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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

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Lessons from the fitting room

Sometimes kids can help remind you of what really matters, and how they see the world. Continue reading

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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

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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

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What to do if it’s just not your season

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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

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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

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