Pictured left to right are the new club officers new officers: Leslie Hummel, Shelly Gerken, Jackie McCormick, Susan Crandall, Loretta Milne and Teresa Price-Miller.

Mariposa TOPS Club invites local residents to join weight-loss support group

08/14/2026 | Editor |

Local residents seeking support for healthy weight loss and long-term wellness are invited to attend a meeting of the Mariposa TOPS Club, a nonprofit, noncommercial organization dedicated to helping members “Take Off Pounds Sensibly.”

Founded nationally in 1948, TOPS emphasizes gradual, healthy weight loss through weekly accountability, group encouragement and affordable membership. The Mariposa chapter has served the community since Aug. 4, 1969.

The club meets Tuesday mornings from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Mariposa United Methodist Church, 4991 6th Street, at the corner of 6th and Bullion streets. First-time visitors may attend an in-person meeting free of charge before deciding whether to join.

Programs include guest speakers on topics such as nutrition, food preservation, physical therapy and health counseling. Members also take part in group contests and contribute to local organizations.

Club officers for 2026-27 are Leslie Hummel, facilitator; Shelly Gerken, co-facilitator; Jackie McCormick, secretary; Teresa Price-Miller, treasurer; and Loretta Milne and Susan Crandal, weight recorders.

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