From the Desk of the President:

Happy Summer !!
Greetings fellow members,
As the calendar tells us last week was the first day of summer, the beginning of my favorite season, and one that goes by much too quickly.
As the events of summer unfold around us, there are many, many, exciting things to do. It is for that reason that we are cutting back on events for the summer. All of our routine events remain giving you the
opportunity to continue to attend and enjoy your favorite(s).
Two annual events we have on our calendar are our picnics; one on the Fourth of July, the other on Labor Day, September 2nd . Our Fourth of July picnic will be a potluck along with S.O.S. providing hamburgers
and hotdogs. Lunch served between 12:30 & 1:00 will be followed by a concert by crooner Al Lawrence. We will also have cards and games available. If you have a favorite game bring it along. All this and friends to
socialize with, for $7.00 with a dish to pass, or $12.00 without.
Please note that with lesser activities we have published one newsletter to cover July and August. Be sure to check out pages 1 & 2. They have concerts listed that will be taking place throughout the Capital Region, a list provided thanks to our Executive Director Ann Parillo.
Watch your weekly updates as we may put in a pop up event or two throughout the summer. Maybe a day trip or a Valley Cats Game, you never know. So keep checking those updates.
Enjoy your summer, whether you do so by swimming, having cookouts, traveling, have fun, but remember to check out our programming on our fall calendar. As we will be working to bring you something new and enjoyable.
Remember to attend and enjoy our Labor Day Picnic on Monday, September 2nd . We will be providing lunch like we did on Memorial Day, which will be followed by Don “The Soulman” Hyman as he brings us back to the sixties. He will be hosting a contest for those coming dressed as a character from one of the following tv shows: “Beverly Hillbillies”, “Get Smart”, “Dragnet”, “Gilligan’s Island”, “The Andy Griffith Show”, “Bewitched”. “I Dream of Jeannie”, “Leave it to Beaver”, “Batman”, and “Bonanza”. Who will you be?
Fathers Day was a couple of weeks ago, and I had the opportunity to host a real world on the subject “The Dad I Had” it was such a great evening. I wrote about it and would like to share it with you now.
I thank you for taking the time to read this, and however you spend your summer may you enjoy it and stay safe.
David J. Freeman
President
Singles Outreach Services Inc.

The Dad I Had
Tonight, I had the privilege to host a discussion group called “Real World”. As the facilitator, I chose the topic of fathers in honor of Father’s Day.
I opened the discussion with a few facts about Father’s Day, along with a few facts about my childhood and my dad. As the discussion evolved everyone present took a turn talking about their own dad. Each person's share sparked another conversation.
Some dads were laborers, a few went to college, others worked their way up the corporate ladder. Regardless of the education and or occupation there seemed to be that one common thread that all fathers were and are loved.
After a brief break we resumed with our second half, beginning with some trivia for fun. We resumed with the stories of those that didn’t get to share in the first half.
As the evening came to a close, I opted to close the discussion with the following statement: "I want to thank all of you for coming tonight and sharing. I would also like to thank you for the opportunity to facilitate this topic tonight. It made me reflect back on my own relationship with my dad. Over the past week memories came back that I hadn’t thought about in years.
My dad passed in 2007. Thinking back about my youth, I remember the games we would play every night. My dad didn’t have a college education. He worked as a laborer for minimum wage, putting in fifty hours per week to make ends meet. He always provided. We had
our own home.
Along with the games and card playing, he would take me with him to the store, I always returned home with a toy. He took me to fairs and carnivals. I would walk up to his work to walk him home. It was only a block away.
So tonight, I thank you for the chance to remember. I say to you thanks for the memory and a Happy Father’s Day to my dad and to dads everywhere." With that I closed the discussion.
"SHOW YOUR MEMBERSHIP CARD AT ALL EVENTS". Look for your card and keep it in your wallet. You will be asked for it at each event.   We will continue this throughout the year.    ​

Jazz Sax Performer Alan Darcy performance on Sept. 5

​For further information on any events or to contact the activity leader, call the office at 518-452-6883, or email us at [email protected], and someone will get back to you.
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Every Tuesday Evening 
Real World
Every Tuesday Evening starting at 7pm this disc ussion offers a chance to engage in a wide range of directed conversations. We finish at 9 pm, and those who wish can adjourn to the nearby Blessing's Tavern for continued conversation . Want to get your feet wet in the SOS experience? This is a good place to start. 
$4 members - $6 non-members.
Tuesdays at 7 PM 
Call 518-452-6883 or email us for more information.
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​New Year's Day Snowshoe Hike at Moreau State Park. 
Nice day to enjoy the snow and sunshine and start on our resolutions for 2018!    L-R Ellen, Bob, Joe, Emily, Frosty the Snowman, Michele, Bob, Tom and Erica (behind the camera)