South Central Kansans, please read

Hi, South Central Kansans.
I've posted this on the Main forum, as well as on this board. 
I believe there is a support group in Wichita, KS, and there's one in Ponca City, OK, but I don't think there are any closer than that to me. Each city is about a 45-minute drive from Winfield.
I'm considering getting OH certified, so I can begin a support group. If there was a support group in Winfield, would any of you be interested in attending?
Thanks for responding.
Blessings,
Mary

Sorry Mary,

I always forget to check the Kansas forum.  I would be interested in meeting.  I'm in Andover so not terribly far away.  I'm a little limited in what I can do at the moment, but I could use some local support.  Plus I'd really like to meet you!

Hi, Kim.
If it wasn't 2:30 in the morning and everyone in the house asleep, I'd be yelling, "Yippee!" :)  There are a handful of people from Winfield and Arkansas City who are ready for a support group. Dr. Keller (from Edmond) really wants me to do this, too, and said he would help, so I'm going to contact him this coming week, to see what it takes. I assume some kind of certification process is involved, like what is done through Obesity Help. I'll keep you posted.
I was thinking that, in consideration of those who have to make some sort of drive to Winfield, a Saturday early afternoon support group would be better than an evening one. What do you think? I know that it will be very difficult, if not impossible, to find a day and time that will work for everyone.
Our group will need a name, too. Any suggestions? I'd like it to be an overall weight-loss support group, meaning that non-WLS people (but who need support to continue their weight-loss journey) can feel free to attend.
Thanks so much for replying!
Blessings,
Mary

I live close to KIM so maybe we could drive there together??  Please keep me posted!
(i am in Wichita)

That would be awesome, Amanda! Would a once-a-month on a Saturday, early afternoon, support group meeting work well for you? Any ideas on a name for the group? I'm so excited! :)
Blessings,
Mary

That sounds fabulous!!

No clue for a name....maybe something with KS in it. Kinda lame  huh...

Hi, Amanda.
We're quickly moving forward with the support group. Here are the details:
Name: Winfield LIGHT Support Group (LIGHT: Losing Inches, Getting Healthy Together)
Purpose: To support those who wish to lose weight and get (and stay) healthy
When: 2nd Saturday of each month, 2:00 p.m.
Where: E-Free Church Library, 3725 E. 9th Ave., Winfield, KS
Leader & Contact Person: Mary Law, 620-229-8775 (Mary is in the process of becoming OH certified)
1st meeting: Sat., Dec. 13. Of those in attendance, one will receive a one-year's subscription to OH Magazine! Spread the word!
Blessings,
Mary

Hey KIM........


We could carpool!!!  

That would be great.  It would give me someone to talk to during the ride there.

That sounds like a good idea to me.  I can drive to Winfield and Saturday sounds good to me.