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THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 1999 THE NEW TANNER 9 YOUNG SALTS: Cameron Gee and Nick Martin set sail on Fairy Lake dur- ing Sailing Camp recently. Youngsters learned thé rudiments of sailing at the camp. - Ellen Piehl photo Emotional side of weight loss Losing weight 1s often seen as a purely practical mat- ter of improving habits and increasing one's level of ex- ercise. But there's an emo- tional component as well. As people experience suc- cess at losing weight, they can expect to pass through several emotional stages. It's almost like going through various life stages, except the process is acceler- ated. You might zip through these phases in a few years or even a few months, de- pending on how much weight you have to lose. Acton's TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is dedi- cated to providing group sup- port and information for indi- viduals seeking to lose and control their weight in order to enhance their health and well-being through affordable membership. Members of TOPS pass through the following stages:- 1 The shy or skeptical newcomer visits a chapter meeting thinking: "I've tried so many diets without suc- cess. How can this be any dif- ferent?" 2 The successful loser feels happy (and sometimes surprised!) that the slow and sensible TOPS approach is actually working. The pounds are coming off - and this time they're not coming back. 3 The member who has actually reached goal is ecstatic. He or she did it! This sense of empower- ment spreads into other areas of life, increasing self-confi- dence and initiative. 4 The member who has maintained goal weight for months or years has matured into a new understanding of what's required for long-term good health. He or she cred- its fellow TOPS members for providing the emotional sup- Register fo 10 week session beginning October 5th, 199 or Acton Arena Ke it's almost skating time again! BLADE BASICS Learn-to-Skate Program Tuesdays 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm Thursdays 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm Class size limited to 20 skaters For information contact Barb at 853-0382 or Brenda at 853-3682 J port that's needed for weight maintenance, just as it's needed for the initial weight loss. Weekly chapter meetings allow TOPS members to nur- ture one another through all the emotional side effects of a weight loss effort. Cont. on Pg. 12 \ r HHSA's 9 Leisure Pad Ages: 3 and up Fee: $90.00 The tryouts for the 1999-2000 season will be held at the Acton Arena August 31 and September 3, 7-10, 14-17, 21-24, 1999 Ice times for the first week only are as follows: NOVICE 6:00 PM ATOM 7:00 PM PEEWEE 8:00 PM BANTAM 9:00 PM MIDGET 10:00 PM The cost is $10 per tryout. Ice times for subsequent weeks will be announced at the tryout on September 3. Please note: Due to insurance regulations, players must be registered in order to try out. Please ensure in that your child is registered or he/she will not be allowed on the ice. If you have any questions please call Steve Prentice @ 853-0779 P.S. Don't forget the Acton Minor Hockey Golf Tournament September 25 at Acton Meadows!! ne NOTHING BUILDS CONFIDENCE dh ARTS TO SCHOOL SPECIAL! $79.99 \ MONTH OF LESSONS AND UNIFORM REGISTER Now e Street-Proofing CINob a Blacaies ° Self-Discipline ¢ No Previous Experience Necessary ¢ Men, Women & Children's Classes ¢ Programs for Ages 5 & Up ¢ Convenient Class Schedules ¢ Family Discounts and Monthly Payment Plans Available ¢ INTERNATIONALLY CERTIFIED INSTRUCTORS A CHANCE TO EVALUATE OUR SUPERIORITY, SUCCESS & REPUTATION No Obligation -- No Gimmicks Fun, Friendly Family Atmosphere!! Limited Time Offer Register Now! MASTERS TAE KWON DO ACTON ARENA & COMMUNITY CENTRE (519) 853-4392 Head Office / Main School 35 Van Kirk Drive, Brampton (905) 456-KICK