Get your weight loss back on track on Fridays in Clubhouse 3

WA-RITE

The Wa-Rite Club meets on Fridays in Clubhouse 3, Room 1, from 9-10 a.m. Weigh-ins are from 8:15-8:45 and are optional for visitors. The annual membership fee is $10. Weekly dues are 10 cents. All female residents looking to improve their health and lose at least 10 pounds are invited to join any of the club’s meetings, and should arrive no later than 8:45 a.m. In the week ending Oct. 20 the club lost a total of 16.5 pounds. Darleen Gardner took a top loser title with a 6.5 pound weight loss. She attributed her success to resolving a medical concern, exercising and watching what she ate. Gardner also reminded everyone that

Top loser Darleen Gardner (l) and co-queen of September Pat Miller. LW residents have access to a 24hour consulting nurse hotline.

The Club also celebrated its co-queen of September Pat Miller who lost a total of 7.5 pounds in one month.

Second Vice President Marina Tesla shared some recipes and products she uses to maintain her goal weight. Members took notes of her valuable tips and recommendations on portion control, avoiding temptations in different environments and kitchen shortcuts. The recipes will be provided in an upcoming newsletter.

In addition to welcoming eligible female residents to attend up to three meetings for free, the club asks its members and nonmembers to take note of the following changes and restrictions in the upcoming meeting schedule:

• Nov. 3: Business meeting.

• Nov. 10: Last day of the autumn contest.

• Nov. 24 and Dec. 22: No meeting.

• Dec.8(auction)andDec.15 (Christmas party) meetings are for members only.

—Denise Stabile