SPN - Single Professionals Network

A NOTE FROM THE PRESIDENT:

Summer may be winding down, but the Texas heat is certainly hanging on. We kicked off the fall season with our annual Labor Day Party, complete with traditional fried chicken (and rotisserie chicken for good measure). Several rounds of “Left, Center, Right” kept the excitement going, while Paul, Hal, Starr, Judy, Marsha, and Sue cooled off in the pool. The big challenge of the day was a Willie Nelson trivia contest. Reggie took first place, with Amanda and Paul tying for second. A special thank-you to Amanda for hosting us at her neighborhood clubhouse.

We closed out the summer with our annual Port Aransas getaway to Port Royal. Seventeen of us enjoyed several days of relaxation and fun—walking the beach, floating in the pool, exploring local restaurants, visiting the UT Marine Science Center and the wildlife/birding sanctuary, shopping, playing games, and simply enjoying time together. Many thanks to Gary for graciously opening up his beautiful condo for our evening happy hour and heavy hors d’oeuvres.

Moving into fall, we have three special events during October: a hot dog picnic in the country, a day trip to Johnson City, and our annual Halloween party. We are also gearing up for holiday events such as San Antonio River Barge Christmas Caroling and our annual Christmas Party.

Sue Logan,
SPN President

Many of us find ourselves alone after many years of marriage and raising children. This can happen suddenly and can be very overwhelming. I quickly realized that I was responsible for my happiness and well-being. No one was going to feel sorry for me, and that was the reality of my situation. I was aware of some church singles groups; and with a lady friend, I decided to try one out. Instead, what we walked into was an SPN birthday party. There we were in all of our glory, not knowing a sole, not really even knowing what SPN was. Immediately, we were welcomed to the party, introduced to others, and invited to have some cake. This was roughly twelve years ago, and I have been an active member of this wonderful group ever since. This is a family of friends, a place where you can walk in alone and feel right at home. I have an opportunity to participate in the many activities provided to this group by our Board Members. Yes, SPN has been a blessing for me. I have made many, really good friends. We are active seniors that find strength in knowing others in SPN and having someone to do fun activities with.