Take Off Pounds Sensibly ME 0233, Houlton
by Lois Downing
Take Off Pounds Sensibly, Chapter 0233 of Houlton met at the Aldergate building on High Street for its Friday, June 22 meeting. Seventeen members were present; five of these were KOPS (Keep Off Pounds Sensibly).
Loser of the week was Bonnie Lewellen with Dellie Bennett as runner-up. The skinny dish was held over for another week.
The secretary’s report was given by Brenda Lacostic and Joanne Scott gave the weight recording. Charlotte Marley spoke on the flag contest, which ends after the first week in July. An extended discussion was held on the subject of t-shirts.
Barbara Grant had charge of the meeting introduced by our leader, Diane Folsom. On each table were bottles of water, some with facts of water. Each person with a fact stated her water statement. Some of the facts are: water is essential to the body; 60 percent of our body is made up of water; if we lack water, we will become dehydrated. Melons and cucumbers are made up of water. Water moistens our eyes and mouth; it helps to prevent constipation and is good for the skin.
Kinds of water are: artesian, distilled, bottled, mineral, purified, and sparkling water. It is recommended to drink water every day — not the sugary kind. The next meeting is June 29 at the same location. The meeting starts at 9 o’clock. Weigh-in time is 8-8:45 a.m. every Friday. No weigh-ins are recorded after 8:45, to allow the officers to figure their sheets.
If you need more information about the chapter, you may call Betty Ivey at 532-9653 or Charlotte Marley at 757-8483. Come, enjoy and take off weight.
Happy Losers meet
By Shirley Sides
On June 20, the Happy Losers held a small meeting at the Congregational Church vestry in Island Falls. Jackie Pratt, the leader opened the meeting with the usual pledge and roll call.
Mary Shaw was the loser of the week and Jane Fitzgerald was runner-up. Great job ladies! Ten ladies weighed-in and attended.
Our secretary and treasurer gave reports for the week. At 9:30 a.m. we motored to the Brookside Restaurant for our summer outing. Those attending were Riva Hawkes, Dotty Rand, Annie Jane Smith, Loretta Bouchard, Mary Shaw, Jane Fitzgerald, Jackie Pratt, Joan Sides, Judi MacArthur, and myself. We enjoyed the luncheon.
Please feel welcome to our group every Wednesdsay. Weigh-ins are from 8 to 8:45 a.m. Meeting starts at 9 a.m. Call 365-4884 for more info.
