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Canada Retreat General Guidelines

Please print for future reference to help you in your plans to join us.

TOPS Retreats are for adult female and male members – 18 years and older
More information specific to this retreat will be provided in the Welcome Letter from the Retreat Director

All Canadian retreats can be paid in Canadian Funds by check or money order - payable to TOPS Canadian Retreats. If you must cancel your reservation, contact Canadian Registrar, Vici Hagel at vhagel@hotmail.com or Box 1160, Shellbrook, SK, S0J 2E0 Canada

Also, if you violate TOPS Retreat Rules by failing to bring a caregiver when needed or bringing your own food without permission, your participation in the retreat will be ended and you must leave the retreat.


Retreat Guidelines

  • Bedding and towels are furnished
  • Bring casual, comfortable shoes and clothing
  • Bring your personal care items and medication
  • Confidential matters are respected and treated as such
  • Food substitutions are very limited
  • If on special diets or if you have food allergies, contact your health care provider and Retreat Director before retreat to be certain that this experience will be possible for you
  • No alcoholic beverages are allowed at this site
  • Non-smoking buildings. Smoking outside of buildings in designated areas only
  • Please do not bring food or drinks to retreat unless cleared with Retreat Director
  • Please remain at the site except for emergencies while keeping outside contact to a minimum
  • Topics that may be controversial are not used as subject matter
  • TOPS Rules and chapter situations are not subjects of discussion
  • Vegan eating plans cannot be accommodated

The purpose of a retreat is not quick weight loss. A 1,500 -1,800 calorie daily menu divided into three meals should satisfy and aid your progress toward your goals. Nutritional information is from “Real Life: The Hands-on Pounds-off Guide”. We center on improving eating habits, increasing physical activity and increasing positive attitude while making new friends. Sessions target a variety of topics including nutrition information, self-esteem, and goal setting.

Retreat focuses on helping each other take and keep off pounds sensibly