Prime Timers of Baltimore

Reginald F. Lewis Museum
2025-01-12 15:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Reginald F. Lewis Museum, 830 East Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD, 21202, United States
The Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture – a Smithsonian Affiliate – documents, interprets, and preserves the complex experiences, contributions, and culture of Black people. The Lewis Museum serves as a catalyst of sustained change by providing robust programs and exhibitions and bold conversations that educate and challenge. We strive to be a trusted custodian, a respected authority, and a thought-partner on the history, art and culture of the African diaspora with an emphasis on the State of Maryland.
We invite you to join the Prime Timers for a group visit to the Reginald F. Lewis Museum, located at 830 E Pratt St, Baltimore, Maryland 21202. Meet at 3:15 at the entrance for a 3:30 tour, which should take about 60-90 minutes. Afterward, those who wish will go to dinner at a local restaurant to be determined that day.
Parking options include:

$9 validated parking is available across the street in the PMI Garage at 815 E. Pratt Street. Bring your ticket to the museum’s main entrance to have it validated.
Free on-street parking and metered parking is also available throughout the Harbor East and Little Italy neighborhoods, as well as at St. Vincent dePaul church.

The Foxy Mrs. Bumpstead-Leigh - Chapel Street Players
2025-02-16 14:00 - 17:00 | Chapel Street Players, 643 Creek View Road, Newark, DE, 19711, United States
The liberal thinking, bigger-than-life, titular character (and her somewhat dotty mother) are British nobility finalizing the engagement of her younger sister to the son of a wealthy matriarch in the Hamptons, Long Island. But, in this constantly twisting comedy set in the ever-changing 70s, nothing is at is appears. Add a maid with her own agenda, a confused butler, nosey neighbors, a stoner, and a scheming cemetery landscaper, and only the cunningly quick-witted Bumpstead-Leigh can save the day (and her face).

Our member Walt O. is a member of the cast. Contact him at bearman90 at hotmail dot com for information.

Tickets per person are $23.73 adults, $21.65 seniors and are available online.

Duckpin Bowling and Dinner - Special Edition
2025-02-16 16:15 - 19:30 | Parkville Lanes, 7607 Harford Road, Parkville, MD, 21234, United States
This month, we are going to bowl at Parkville Lanes a little later usual because the lanes are hosting a tournament our usual third Saturday night:
Sunday, February 16 at 4:15 p.m.
(NOTE: this event was postponed from February 8 due to bad weather and event leader illness.)
Join us for a fun hour of duckpin bowling, a longtime treasured Baltimore tradition. The bowling ball and pins are smaller and squatter, but the game is more challenging than traditional ten-pin, worthy of any native or transplanted Baltimorean!
The cost is $8 per person and $6 for bowling shoes, or you can bring your own bowling shoes to save money.
After we bowl, for anyone wanting to extend the fun, we will go to dinner at a restaurant close by, selected by the group. There are several places close by: Panda Express, Racer’s Cafe, Jerry D’s, and House of Kabob Persian Restaurant, and others further up Harford Road.
RSVP by Saturday, February 15 at 8:00 p.m. to event leader Mike at “PrimeTimersBaltimore at gmail dot com.”

Writer in our Midst: Brian Malloy Online
2025-02-26 19:30 - 20:30 | Virtual via Microsoft Teams
Washington County Library of Woodbury, Minnesota welcomes author (and Prime Timer of the Twin Cities) Brian Malloy as part of Washington County Library’s “2025 Write in Our Midst” author series. Virtually via Microsoft Teams, Brian will be discussing his work. There will be time reserved for questions.
Brian Malloy is the author of the novels The Year of Ice (St. Martin’s Press), Brendan Wolf (St. Martin’s Press), After Francesco (Kensington), and the young adult novel Twelve Long Months (Scholastic). His novels have been a 2002 New York Times New and Notable title, an Oprah Daily pick for best of 2022, a 2021 Women’s National Book Association Great Group Reads selection, and a 2009 Book Sense Pick. His nonfiction has appeared in Minnesota Monthly, OUT, and the Lambda Award-winning anthology, The Man I Might Become: Gay Men Write About Their Fathers (Marlow & Co.).
All are welcome to join this free program.
Online registration is necessary to join this virtual program. Instructions on how to join the virtual meeting will be provided after registration.

Walters Art Museum Tour
2025-03-08 11:00 - 13:00 | Walters Art Musuem, 600 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD, 21201, United States
This Baltimore landmark has a vast collection that attract visitors from around the word. We are fortunate that member Randy Knepper, will give a personal tour of its selected treasurers. This is a real opportunity that you should not miss. Let Randy know to expect you at ‘randy.knepper at gmail dot com.”

NCR Trail Stroll
2025-03-22 13:00 - 15:00 | MD
The Torrey C. Brown Trail, completed in 1984, is one of the best hiking and biking trails in the Mid-Atlantic region. It allows for more than 20 miles of flat travel on the crushed-stone surface, punctuated by a number of access points and an abundance of trees that provide refreshing shade on hot summer days.
Mile 10.8 White Hall: Take I-83 to Exit 27, go toward Hereford (east) 0.4 miles on MD-137/Mt Carmel Rd. Turn left on York Road and go 2.4 miles north. Turn right (east) on Weisburg Road for 1.4 miles. Turn right, staying on Weisburg Road for another 0.4 miles. The parking lot is on the right at Weisburg and White Hall Roads. Spot-a-pot.

Anyone interested in brunch beforehand? Contact Event Leader: Richard S, diningout@ptbalto.org

Prime Timers Theatre Party - Hairspray!
2025-05-11 15:00 - 17:00 | CCBC Dundalk, 7200 Sollers Point Road, Dundalk, MD, 21222, United States
It’s 1962 in Baltimore, and the lovable plus-size teen, Tracy Turnblad, has only one desire – to dance on the popular “Corny Collins Show.” When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star. She must use her newfound power to dethrone the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob, Link Larkin, and integrate a TV network… all without denting her ‘do!

THIS SHOW WILL SELL OUT
BUY TICKETS NOW!

Box Office: Call 443-840-2787 or www.ccbctickets.com to purchase tickets.

There will be an optional pre-show lunch at 1:00 p.m. at Squires Restaurant, 6723 Holabird Avenue, Dundalk.

RSVP by Thursday, May 8 at 6:00 p.m.
Event Leader, Daniel A. daibel@yahoo.com, 301-801-80X1 X=3

World Pride Festival
2025-06-07 - 2025-06-08 | MD
Join friends from around the world to celebrate a world of LGBTQ pride in Washington DC! Prime Timers Worldwide will have a booth at the festival and members of our local chapter will volunteer at the booth. Information is at https://worldpridedc.org/.
Come visit!

Catonsville High School Steel Band Concert
2025-06-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Lurman Woodland Theatre, 425 Bloomsbury Avenue, Catonsville, MD, 21229, United States
Enjoy the cool, smooth, tropical sounds of the Catonsville High School Steel Band. Guest artist is Duvone Stewart. In case of rain, the outdoor concert will be moved to the Catonsville High School auditorium.
Join us for dinner immediately after the concert at Chef Paolino Cafe, 726 Frederick Road, Catonsville. RSVP to Richard S. by Thursday, June 5 at diningout@ptbalto.org.
Photo courtesy of the Baltimore Sun.

Cockpit in Court Summer Theatre
2025-06-29 15:00 - 17:00 | CCBC Essex, 7201 Rossville Boulevard, Essex, MD, 21221, United States
Damn Yankees
Words and Music by, Richard Adler and Jerry Ross
Book by George Abbott and Douglass Wallop
Based on the novel by Douglass Wallop
“The Year the Yankees Lost the Pennant”
Middle-aged baseball fanatic Joe Boyd, trades his soul to the Devil, also known as Mr. Applegate, for a chance to lead his favorite team to victory in the pennant race against the New York Yankees. As young baseball sensation, Joe Hardy, he transforms the hapless Washington Senators into a winning team, only to realize the true worth of the life that he’s left behind. Joe ultimately outsmarts Applegate, returns to his former self and shepherds the Senators to the World Series.
Tickets are $22 for adults, $20 for seniors. RSVP to Richard, diningout@ptbalto.org
Image courtesy of CCBC Essex.

DiningOut - Matthews 1600 for dinner / Opie's for ice cream
2025-08-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Matthews 1600, 1600 Frederick Road, Catonsville, MD, 21229, United States
Let’s meet for dinner at Matthews 1600, at 1600 Frederick Road, Catonsville for a lovely dinner!

Remember your guests are special, listen to them, buy quality ingredients, prepare their favorites with care, and serve them with a smile. This is the concept that the Parsons family has followed for over 40 years in the hospitality business. Proudly Matthew’s 1600 has been the neighborhood hot spot since opening day. We strive everyday to make guests happy and in turn continue to make new friends.

After dinner, will proceed to Opie’s Soft Serve Ice Cream, at 1603 Edmonson Avenue, Catonsville for delicious, cold, and indulgent desserts as tastes and room-in-your-stomach dictate.

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RSVP:- respond to DiningOut@ptbalto.org by 6:00 P.M. on Thursday, July 31 to Richard Spittel, DiningOut Coordinator.

CANCELLED - "Dining Out" Special - Crabs and More!
2025-08-09 18:00 - 20:30 | Mr. Bill’s Terrace Inn, 200 Eastern Avenue, Essex, MD, 21221, United States
WE REGRET THAT THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED.
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Join us for a special “Dining Out” event at Mr. Bill’s Terrace Inn, 200 Eastern Boulevard, Essex.
“Mr. Bill’s has been a Local sensation since 1954. Family owned and operated for 68 years! Casual family dining with a full-service bar/restaurant. Amazing food, refreshing cocktails, and the Baltimore’s best steamed crabs smothered in our homemade seasoning.”
Trust us, after a wonderful dinner at Mr. Bill’s, you’ll never say, “Oh, nooooooo….!”
RSVP by Saturday, August 2 to event leader Hugh at hbs46 at yahoo dot com.
(Image courtesy of ChatGPT)

Prime Timers Gathering in Rehoboth Beach
2025-09-15 - 2025-09-17 | Freddie’s Beach Bar, 3 S First Street, Rehoboth Beach, 19971, United States
Join your Prime Timer fellows from the Mid-Atlantic region for a social gathering at beautiful Rehoboth Beach, Delaware!
Meet on Monday, September 15 at 5:00 p.m. at Freddie’s Beach Bar, 3 South First Street for socializing, dinner, and activities planning. Some activities that could be planned include:

Meetups for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Barhopping at night.
Bicycling, both long and short distance.
Visits to the beach.
A day trip to Cape May or elsewhere of interest.

All activities for the event will be discussed and planned at Freddie’s. Each attendee is responsible for their own lodging arrangements and expenses.
Contact Ralph at president@ptbalto.org or 410-817-30X4, X=0 for information.
Photograph created by Mike Bernard, Prime Timers of Baltimore member

CANCELLED - Duckpin Bowling - Special Edition
2025-10-24 18:45 - 21:00 | Parkville Lanes, 7607 Harford Road, Parkville, MD, 21234, United States
We regret that this event is cancelled. We hope to create another special edition of bowling soon. Watch this site for announcements.

Parkville Lanes will not be available during our usual Saturday day in October because of tournaments.

Instead, we invite you to join us on Friday, October 24 at 7:00 p.m. at Parkville Lanes for a fun night of duckpin bowling (or throwing balls into the gutter for some of us). The price will be the same as our Saturday bowling, which is $9 per person plus $5 per shoes (or bring your own).

If you would like, we could also meet nearby for an early dinner at 5:30 p.m. at one of the local restaurants at the plaza or nearby – there are plenty of choices: Olympia, Chipotle, Panda Express, Omi Japanese Hibachi, Wingstop, or Racer’s. We can meet in front of Parkville Lanes at 5:30 then choose where to eat.

If you would like to go, contact event leader Mike Bernard at primetimersbaltimore at gmail dot com. Tell him if you would like to meet for both dinner and bowling or just bowling.

Western Maryland Scenic Railroad Train Ride
2025-10-28 11:30 - 16:00 | Western Maryland Scenic Railroad, 13 Canal Street, Cumberland, MD, 21502
Ride The Scenic Line and enjoy the beautiful view between the mountain towns of Cumberland and Frostburg, Maryland!

Join your fellow Prime Timers for a train ride through the mountains of western Maryland enjoying the fall foliage! The ride starts at 11:30 AM. It starts in Cumberland, Maryland. The train climbs through the mountains to Frostburg, where we’ll have a stop to tour the town, have lunch, and just hang out. Then the train returns to Cumberland.

Carpooling will meet at the Park-and-Ride at the eastern end of Interstate 70 in Woodlawn. Cars will leave the Park-and-Ride at 7:30 a.m. and will return by early evening. If you are willing to drive to Cumberland, contact event leader Richard at diningout@ptbalto.org. These rides are popular and sell quickly! Contact Richard right away if you would like to go.

Pre-DiningOut Walk on the North Central Trail, White Hall MD
2025-11-01 15:00 - 16:30 | North Central Railroad Trail – White Hall Parking Area, Wiseburg and White Hall Roads, White Hall, MD, 21161, United States
Join your fellow PrimeTimers for a relaxing walk (or stroll, or perambulation, or promenade, or peregrination, or saunter – i.e., not a grueling, strenuous hike) on the North Central Trail while enjoying the last of the autumn colors. This will help build up an appetite before dinner at Friendly Farm Restaurant.
We’ll meet at the White Hall parking lot (adjacent to the White Hall Post Office), and stroll up the trail to Gnomeland and back. Step off time is about 3:15 p.m.

Dining Out at Friendly Farm
2025-11-01 17:00 - 20:00 | Friendly Farm, 17434 Foreston Rd, Upperco, MD, 21155, United States
Join the Prime Timers at our annual visit to Friendly Farm restaurant, “…home to award-winning crab cakes, famous fried chicken (and the best cole slaw in the world), and the best sunsets in northern Baltimore Count. Friendly Farm is built on three generations and over 60 years of family style favorites.
Claim a seat by contacting event leader Richard at diningout@ptbalto.org by Tuesday, October 28 by 6:00 p.m.

Thanksgiving Dinner
2025-11-27 15:00 - 17:00 | Valentino’s, 6627 Harford Rd, Baltimore, MD, 21214, United States
Prime Timers of Baltimore believes no one should have to eat alone on holidays!
Join us for Thanksgiving Dinner at 3:00 PM at Valentino’s Restaurant in northeast Baltimore.
RSVP to President Ralph at president@ptbalto.org by 6:00 PM on Monday, November 24.

New Wave Singers - Sounds of the Season
2025-12-07 16:00 - 18:00 | Grace United Methodist Church, 5407 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD, 21210, United States
You won’t want to miss “Sounds of the Season” where the New Wave Singers of Baltimore will present ethereal, inspiring, and jubilant songs to make your season bright (if not a little teary eyed).
Purchase your tickets here.

Baltimore Men's Chorus - Sanctuary
2025-12-13 19:30 - 21:30 | First Unitarian Church of Baltimore, 1 West Hamilton Street, Baltimore, MD, 21201, United States
This December, the Baltimore Men’s Chorus invites you to Sanctuary, a concert that celebrates the warmth of belonging and the comfort of community. Let music be your refuge and your reminder that we are never truly alone.
Tickets are $10 for seniors, military, and students; otherwise $15 in advance / $20 at the door for adults, $5 for children under age 5. Purchase your tickets here.

Christmas Day Dinner
2025-12-25 15:00 - 17:30 | Valentino’s, 6627 Harford Rd, Baltimore, MD, 21214, United States
Prime Timers of Baltimore believes no one should have to eat alone on holidays!
Join us for Christmas Dinner at 3:00 PM at Valentino’s Restaurant in northeast Baltimore. Reservations are required as seating is limited.
RSVP to President Ralph at “president at ptbalto dot org” as soon as you can and definitely by 6:00 p.m. on Monday, December 22.

Historic Houses of Worship Candlelight Tour
2025-12-26 15:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Frederick, Tour Information Center, 19 East Church Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
Enjoy the 39th annual Candlelight Tour of Historic Houses of Worship this holiday season in downtown Frederick, Maryland. This special open house celebrates Frederick’s tradition of religious diversity, local history, and the holiday season on from 3:00-8:00 p.m. Beautiful music is presented at each stop such as choirs, bell choirs, flute and harp ensembles, organ recitals, and Carillon concert…and cookies!

The visit will begin at the Downtown Frederick Tour Information Center, 19 East Church Street, Frederick, Maryland 21201. Parking is available nearby. Car pools can be available. To RSVP and for car pool information, contact Richard at diningout@ptbalto.org

National Christmas Center Museum
2025-12-27 | National Christmas Center, 48 Industrial Road, Elizabethtown, PA, 17022, United States
Visitors can now enjoy over 18,000+ square feet of nostalgic Christmas décor in lights, trees, stores and renowned artifacts at the National Christmas Center which is housed a short distance from Stone Gables Estate. Seventeen-foot-tall, real-life buildings with artistic architectural features depict the streets of Columbia, Pennsylvania as they were in the 1950’s. Featured storefronts include a walk-in Woolworth’s Store, a Boy’s Toy Store, a Girl’s Toy Store, the Sweet Shoppe featuring Klein Chocolates, Miesse Candies, Byers Bakery, and much more!
Peer in the windows of shops which include Joe – The Motorists’ Friend, Eichhorn’s Store for Men, Watt and Shand, Dave Barton’s Barbershop, The Train Store, and more!
Old favorites such as the animated Tudor Towne which tells the story of forgiveness, a “choir” of over 900 Gurley candles, Pennsylvania handmade Byers’ Choice carolers, Santa’s, over 1,000 nativities from around the world depicted in their native culture, and much more will bring back many nostalgic memories and joys of childhood gone by.
Location for shuttle services for transportation for the National Christmas Center: 48 Industrial Road, Elizabethtown PA, 17022. Please park in the parking lot, load the coach bus, and take a 5-minute trip to the National Christmas Center. Shuttles will be running every half hour. Note that while the venue is handicap-accessible, the shuttle bus may not be.
The trip time will be coordinated with those planning to attend, but will likely take place in the morning.
Contact Event Leader: Richard S., diningout@ptbalto.org for information and to arrange to purchase tickets.

A Longwood Christmas
2025-12-30 13:00 - 19:30 | Longwood Gardens, 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA, 19348, United States
Join us at Longwood Gardens for a magical tour of nature at its finest! Per their page: “This Christmas, our Gardens are transformed into a living jewel box as radiant as the jewels and gems that inspired it. Nature and elegance intertwine as twinkling lights dance, hues of emerald green to ruby red to bold sapphire shimmer, and every path leads to a new treasure to behold. All that glitters is here, waiting to be discovered.”
Timed Admission Tickets are required. We are aiming to meet at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 30. Please visit the website for information and ticket availability. If tickets are not available at 1:00, please purchase your ticket as close to that time as you can. Contact Richard at diningout@ptbalto.org for more information and to arrange to meet on the 30th.

LGBTQ Community Connection
2026-02-12 13:00 - 14:30 | Free State Justice, 2601 North Howard Street, Suite 120, Baltimore, MD, 21218, United States
Let’s talk about sex!

Whether you’re partnered, single, or in some other arrangement, there are many ways to enjoy our bodies, but aging presents interesting challenges for our sexual health and wellbeing. However, sometimes planning around our flexibility and functions provide us with even more opportunities for fun. From toys to talking to your provider about sexual wellness, we’ll explore the world of fulfilling intimacy while aging.

Lunch will be served for all who are registered. Register by e-mailing lgbtq@chasebrexton.org

RESCHEDULED - Valentine's Day Concert - the Missing Chums and Immanuel Church Choir
2026-02-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Immanuel Episcopal Church, 1509 Glencoe Road, Glencoe, MD, 21152, United States
We are happy to announce that the Valentine’s Day concert has been rescheduled to Friday, February 27 at 7:00 p.m.

Enjoy a celebration of love in song with the Immanuel Episcopal Church Choir and the musical group The Missing Chums. Prime Timers of Baltimore member Thad Paulhamus is one of the performers with the Missing Chums, a small ensemble of singers with distinguished careers in music.
Admission is free and there will be Valentine’s Day refreshments.
RSVPs are needed so the hosts can ensure there are enough seats and refreshments. Send your RSVP to Thad Paulhamus at thadpaul at aol dot com by Monday, February 23.

Prime Timers Board Meeting
2026-03-08 15:00 - 16:30 | Mike and Thad’s Home, 8705 Wendell Avenue, Parkville, MD, 21234, United States
Members are always welcome to attend meetings of the Board of Directors, who are responsible for the running and upkeep of the Prime Timers of Baltimore organization. For anyone who would like to get involved, join your Board! Contact us at “info at ptbalto dot org” for info.
Art courtesy of Ron Morgan and LucidMeetings.com.

Tag Along with Dinner at Tambers
2026-03-19 17:30 - 19:00 | Tambers Restaurant, 3327 St. Paul St., Baltimore, MD, 21218, United States
Join us for dinner at Tambers Restaurant, which offers a delicious variety of American and Indian cuisine at reasonable prices. This is a Tag Along event to join members Mike and Thad before we head over to the Amy Sherald exhibit at the Baltimore Museum of Art. You can join us for both dinner and the exhibit (if you reserve your tickets ahead of time) or join us just for dinner.
Please RSVP to Mike at MikeB1Bear at gmail dot com by March 17 so he can make reservations for our table.
Image courtesy of Robin Stickel via Unsplash.

Amy Sherald Exhibit - Baltimore Museum of Art
2026-03-19 19:30 - 21:00 | Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Drive, Baltimore, MD, 21218, United States
From the Baltimore Museum of Art: The exhibition – American Sublime – tells the story of (Amy) Sherald’s vision and practice through 38 paintings created from 2007 to the present—from her early, rarely seen works to her iconic, larger-than-life portraits of Black Americans in everyday moments, many of which were painted in Baltimore and feature Baltimore-based models.
Join us for a tour of the exhibit on Thursday, March 19, which is free in the evenings! You must reserve your own ticket. As of this entry, tickets are available at 7:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m., and 8:00 p.m. We are aiming for the 7:30 p.m. showing for anyone who would like to go.
Order your free ticket here! Donations to the BMA, while optional, are welcome.
We will host a separate Tag Along event for dinner at Tamber’s Restaurant just before attending the exhibition.

CANCELLED - Sherwood Gardens Picnic
2026-04-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Sherwood Gardens, 4310 Underwood Road, Baltimore, MD, 21218, United States
We regret that this event is being cancelled, but rainy weather is expected for Saturday.

We hope to do this again next year.

Bring a blanket or chair and lunch. Explore the spring gardens and the legendary tulips! Share the day with your Prime Timers brothers. Meet at the corner of Greenway and Underwood Roads in the Guilford neighborhood just north of 39th Street.

Event Leader: Richard S, diningout@ptbalto.org

Photo credit: Mike Bernard
