There are currently 17 TOPS Chapters in Monroe County. At least once each month, several members meet to walk and encourage each other. TOPS Walks are held at the malls, on the canal, and in local parks. For information about TOPS, call the Monroe County Area Captain, Sandy Frieday at 585-729-2192. Provided photoTOPS Chapter NY 0037 Spencerport is celebrating their 50th Anniversary this month and is having an Open House on Wednesday, March 28 at 6:45 p.m. at Ogden Presbyterian Church, 2400 South Union Street, Spencerport in the Fellowship Hall. All are welcome to attend.
Over the years, TOPS has helped millions of people take off pounds sensibly and keep them off with their unique system of peer support and recognition. TOPS chapters meet weekly and are facilitated by volunteer officers elected from within the group, including a chapter leader. During meetings, members receive expertly prepared educational materials and engage in fun activities that address issues related to nutrition, realistic goal-setting, physical activity and behavior modification. This, combined with weekly weigh-ins and encouragement from others, helps people develop the knowledge, patience, and self-esteem they need to make permanent, healthy lifestyle changes.
Connie Smith achieved her goal weight and was chosen TOPS NY State Queen in 2004. Connie is pictured after her weight loss (right) and before (above). Provided photosUnlike other for-profit weight-loss companies, TOPS is nonprofit and charges just $28 per person for yearly membership. Spouses of members can join for only $14 per year. Members also have access to many free tools on the TOPS website at www.tops.org.
The Spencerport Chapter currently has 42 members, which includes 12 KOPS (Keep Off Pounds Sensibly). KOPS are members who have reached the goal weight recommended by their doctor and are maintaining their healthy weight and lifestyle. One of the Spencerport members, Connie Smith, was the TOPS NY State Queen in 2004 with a loss of over 150 pounds. She is still a KOPS today and always stays very close to her goal weight.
