The incentives and group support in the Manteca TOPS group is being offered to newcomers who want to join in the effort to Take Off Pounds Sensibly at its weekly 7 p.m. Tuesday meeting.

Longtime member, Phyllis Kuesthardt, said the group has helped both men and women in Manteca since May of 1971 with ways to attain great achievements in both personal weight loss goals and in gaining greater self-confidence.  The club started with only 11 members.

TOPS offers its members a slate of contests to promote weight loss and inspire weight loss efforts with prizes and charms given to members for their efforts.

The meetings are held every Tuesday evening at the Almond Blossom Estates Club House, one of its many locations over the last 42 years in the Manteca community.  Those who are interested in learning more about TOPS or who feel they need assistance in losing weight are invited to attend Tueday’s open house at 1901 East Yosemite Avenue.