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June 25 MD Support Group Pool Meeting

Teresita

By Teresita, in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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Teresita    0

Teresita
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The MD Support Group is trying to get together at least twice a month. Everyone can not make it the same day so if we get together at least twice a month, hopefully no one will be left out. Support is such an intricate part of the weight loss process and that is what we are here for. If somone does not call you, go ahead and call them, they may need a little pick me up.:)

Jane one of the newest members would like to host this meeting so we can get in some exercise.:clap2:

Sunday June 25

Noon

Highland, MD

As usual please pm Crystalstar or myself to get directions.

Activities

Pool - basketball (who is going to be the Water aerobics instructor? volunteers?):)

Badmitten

Volleyball

Horse shoes

Bring a dish and let's keep it healthy as we did for the picnic.....did I hear someone say 7 layer dip....

Can I get a show of hands as to who will be able to make it....:wave:

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ahhh i really want to come... i will just have to see how to juggle my schedule around... and see if my mom can come to... that's the day before she goes under!

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Teresita
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ROLL CALL

LSasha

Crystalstar

Kee

Teresita

Pooky

Gunny4ya- possibility

Dawner- are you in town?

Leona- I see you have a busy schedule

Kee - previous engagement

Where is skinnyminni, this is closer to her home.:welcome: I know there are some MD bandsters out there hiding.....:o

Thanks again jp

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I cannot make it the 25th--I am in the theater at 2 and 7--but I am extremely interested in the face-to-face meetings and the support group. It makes such a difference!

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It is so good to hear from you again mdlitchick. Let us know when you have time and maybe a couple of us who are available that weekend can come meet you. What about a walk one Saturday morning?

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I would love to--I live in Baltimore, but I am frequently in the D.C. area going to the theater. I am a theater critic and writer.

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I would love to--I live in Baltimore, but I am frequently in the D.C. area going to the theater. I am a theater critic and writer.

That would be cool. I will pm you my number.:lol:

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Teresita    0

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It is suppose to rain off and on from today through Tuesday.....what do we do about Sunday?:rain:

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JP has given us the green light. We shall party on in the pool and there will be a retreat shelter. ALL ABOARDDDDDDDD

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Hello all I am home from my vacation and business trip. I am afraid that I will not be able to make it on Sunday. I am very tired and I have some work that I need to complete before my surgery. So I am working all weekend. My supervisor already emailed me last week asking if it was done. I will be at the next meeting I promise. Have fun BarbaraC

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