My husband and I (both Class of '04) just moved to Nederland a couple of weeks ago and don't really know too many people yet. He's got a couple friends from work but they all have little ones. We're looking to get involved in different things to try to meet new people... any suggestions? Does the Beaumont A&M Club do much, any bass clubs, churches, etc.? We've had too many nights already when there was too much on the grill and had no one to call!

Yes, the Beaumont A&M Club is having a meeting on Tuesday May 13th - check out the website, www.southeasttexasaggies.org. Also, there is a Newcomer's Club in Beaumont, so you could get involved with them or ask if there is a comparable organization in Mid-County. And, if you head to Port Neches Park this weekend, there is a big water festival going on.

As for nightlife, Crockett Street in downtown Beaumont has bars, restaurants, a jazz club and a country dancing place (warning: mostly 25 and younger). Alibi's off of IH-10 is supposed to be an older crowd for a dancing place. A nicer bar and grill with live music is Madison's and it is on Dowlen by the mall. A great mexican restaurant with a patio is Chula Vista on 11th Street (the BEST maragaritas). The Pacesetter, on Phelan, is another bar that got upscaled after the hurricane and is pretty nice now.

Not sure if ya'll are into working out, but Oxxygen (sp?) on Nederland Avenue across the tracks is the best facility around and a great place to meet people, too. I wish they would build one in Beaumont.

Anyway, hope that helps and welcome to the area! I am the Sponsorship Chairman for the Beaumont A&M Club so feel free to contact me anytime.

Oh, and if you're Catholic, St. Charles on 27th and Nederland Ave is a great congregation. If you're Baptist, First Baptist further down the road from the Catholic church is a pretty good one too.

we belong to the bmt. a&m club also, big vette show sat starting at 10:00 a.m. at dylans on 9th ave.(just off of 365). bqmom will be there with her 82 collector edition and myself. Come see us !

Thanks for the tips.... We actually live really close to that gym and have wanted to join. We've also got one Baptist & one Catholic between us, so we will definitely check out both of those churches. Does anyone have any middle ground recommendations? We really want to test the waters to see what works best for us.

Any good restaurant suggestions too?