Wa-Rite welcomes new and returning members

The Wa-Rite Club meets on Fridays from 9-10 a.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 1. All female LW residents who are seeking support in losing weight (at least 10 pounds) are welcome to visit and should arrive no later than 8:30.

On March 9, the club welcomed a new member and others who were away for awhile.

The club’s doors are always open for new and returning members.

Membership fee is $10 along with a proof of residency (LW ID card).

The top loser was longstanding weight recorder Darleen Gardner with a 3-pound loss. She attributes her success to watching calories, portion control and daily walks.

Current degreed member Ellen Larsen shared her story in an interview with Judy Chambers about coming to Leisure World in 1989, and her community involvement as a Mutual Board member and a Wa-Rite member.

Darleen Gardner WA-RITE

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Larsen encourages those who are trying to reach their goal weight to stay on track.

The topic of a program of the day was sleep. Vice President Beverly Bender talked about sleep deprivation, which can lead to hunger and unwanted weight, and affect metabolism, insulin level, bone density and productivity.