The TOPS 16 weekly meeting was held Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church on East Corydon Street.

Members recited the TOPS pledge and sang “Happy Birthday”

Co-leader Jeanne Lowe and Jessie Skillman weighed in 14 members with a loss of 13 pounds.Three were excused.

Best loser in waiting was Christopher Lathrop and the officer was Nan Stoling.

The monthly report was given with 12 members eligible. There was a 15.8 total monthly loss. The best loser of the month was Christopher Lathrop.The runner up was Theresa Bond.

The food to avoid is all candy. The nickelodeon was processed meats. The fruit is blackberries and the vegetable is avocado.

The inspiration was by Elaine Harris, the household tip by Chris McCracken, the joke by Jeanne Lowe,Harris and Dee Rhodes and the smile by Jessie Skillman.

The secretary’s report was by Nan Stoling.

TOPS started the bingo contest. The food chart was won by Nan Stoling.

The dice game starts next week. On Dec. 18 there will be a wacky hat contest. The leader will check on the church availability Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. And members will decide on meetings. Next week will be a make it/bake it sale.

Members read and discussed articles from TOPS magazine for a program.

The meeting was adjourned with the friendship circle and TOPS Prayer.

TOPS meetings are held Wednesdays with weigh-ins from 11 to 12:55 p.m. The meeting is from 1 to 1:45 p.m. There is a handicap ramp by the side door of the parking lot.