Prime Timers of Baltimore

Labor Day Picnic / Potluck
2025-09-01 15:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | President Ralph’s Backyard, 1718 Kurtz Avenue, Lutherville, MD, 21093, United States
Labor Day Picnic / Potluck – Monday, September 1 – 3:00 p.m.

Location: Ralph’s backyard, 1718 Kurtz Avenue, Lutherville, MD. There will be fun and fellowship, and it’s rain or shine, as we have tents.

This is a potluck, so bring something scrumptious, nutritious, and delicious from own kitchen creations or from your favorite deli, market, or grocery.
Hot dogs, hamburgers and rolls will be provided. So will frisbees!
There is no fee for members who bring a dish, without a dish, we request a $10 donation. It will not be necessary to bring a chair as there will be plenty there.
Guests are welcome.
No snacks please.

Directions: From the beltway take York Road heading north. Turn left at Ridgley Road (HoneyGro is on the corner). At the red light, turn left onto Kurtz Avenue to 1718. There is plenty of free parking nearby – at the house, across the street, and around the corner on Francke Avenue.

Public Transportation: Take the Light Rail to the Lutherville Station or Red Bus line to Lutherville. Kurtz Avenue is a short two-block walk from the station.

RSVP by 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 27 to Event Leader Ralph Welsh, president@ptbalto.org – 410-701-0152

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

Social Nudism Pot Luck Group
2026-04-25 18:00 - 21:00 | MD
Join us for this monthly potluck dinner and conversation, which occurs the 4th Saturday of each month.

(This event is non-sexual…and is for nudists and those with similar interest.)

Members must have attended at least one other Prime Timers of Baltimore event before being admitted to this monthly potluck.

All members and guests who intend to attend must RSVP by the day before the event. If you are attending for the first time, please tell the Event Leader that this is your first time and to which previous Prime Timers event(s) you have attended. Please send your RSVP to Event Leader George at “gocarr at msn dot com.” George will provide the location of the potluck to those who RSVP and who are eligible to attend.

Mid-Week Brunch
2026-05-06 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-20 12:00 - 14:00 | Nautilus Diner, 2047 York Road, Lutherville-Timonium, MD, 21093, United States
Join us for fun, food, and fellowship with your friends of the Prime Timers of Baltimore at the Nautilus Diner.

Most months, we meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month at noon, with exceptions in certain months to accommodate holidays or special events.

NOTE: In May 2026, we will meet on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays – on May 6 and May 20.

The food is delicious and plentiful! Check out their menu.

If taking public transportation, the MTA Bus 93 will get you there.

Event Leader: Ralph, president@ptbalto.org, 443-701-0x52, x = 1.

Steve Hostetter - Comedy Show
2026-05-08 20:00 - 22:00 | Baltimore Soundstage, 124 Market Place, Baltimore, MD, 21202-5690, United States
Join the Prime Timers of Baltimore for a night of comedy with Steve Hostetter at the Baltimore Soundstage on Friday, May 8 at 8:00 p.m.!
You can see some of his up-front intelligent comedy on his Facebook page.
Steve has over a billion views on YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram, is a Nobel Peace Prize-nominated comedian. His book, “Ginger Kid” is a top-5 pick on Amazon and debuted at #1 in its category. He was the host and executive producer of season one of Laughs on FOX and he has been on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson and E! True Hollywood Story, Comics Unleashed, Comedy All-Stars, Quite Frankly, White Boyz in the Hood, Countdown, and more. He’s been in four movies, and he has had two top 20 comedy albums (including one that hit number 1 on iTunes comedy charts). He is a former columnist for Sports Illustrated and the NHL, and has also written for Maxim and the New York Times, among others.
Get your tickets for general admission seats here. There is parking in the area and you can purchase a parking space when you purchase your tickets.
If you plan to go, contact event leader Mike Bernard at primetimersbaltimore @ gmail dot com so we can meet and sit together.

Duckpin Bowling
2026-05-16 16:15 - 17:45 | Parkville Lanes, 7607 Harford Road, Parkville, MD, 21234, United States
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 $9 per person and $5 for bowling shoes, or you can bring your own bowling shoes to save money. This takes place just before our monthly Club House Dining at JerryD’s, just a block or so away. We plan to make this a monthly (or mostly monthly) event. Burn a few calories before dinner. Have fun! Go Bowling!
RSVP by Friday at 8:00 p.m. of the night before the event to event leader Mike at “PrimeTimersBaltimore at gmail dot com.”

Memorial Day Picnic
2026-05-25 15:00 - 18:00 | President Ralph’s Backyard, 1718 Kurtz Avenue, Lutherville, MD, 21093, United States
Join us for an afternoon of fun and fellowship for this Memorial Day potluck, rain or shine! Ralph has tents under which we all can sit and enjoy each other’s company.

The Prime Timers will provide hot dogs, hamburgers, and rolls. You provide the rest of the scrumptious side dishes and desserts. No snacks, please. It will not be necessary to bring a chair. You are welcome to bring friends or guests. There is no fee for members who bring a dish. Without a dish, the fee is $10.00. Guests are welcome. No snacks please.

RSVP by 6:00 PM Wednesday, May 20 to Ralph at president@ptbalto.org.

There is plenty of free parking nearby.

Public Transportation: Take the light rail to the Lutherville Station or CityLink Red bus to Lutherville.

Memorial Service for Douglas Stouffer
2026-05-27 11:00 - 12:30 | Govans Presbyterian Church, 5828 York Road, Baltimore, MD, 21212, United States
Please join the Prime Timers of Baltimore to remember long-time member, Douglas Stouffer, who recently passed away and to support his widower, Anthony Carota.
The memorial service will take place at Govans Presbyterian Church, 5828 York Road, Baltimore, Maryland 21212 on Wednesday, May 27 at 11:00 a.m.

Dining OUT
2026-06-06 18:00 - 20:30 | Trolley Stop, 6 Oella Ave, Ellicott City, MD, 21043, United States
The Prime Timers of Baltimore’s monthly Dining OUT will happen next at Trolley Stop in Oella/Ellicott City, followed by dessert at the Crazy Mason Ice Cream Parlor in Ellicott City.
The Trolley Stop – at 6 Oella Avenue, Ellicott City, Maryland 21043 – is known for their superior “All-American” food, large portions served in a casual atmosphere at affordable prices. They have a full menu specializing in pasta, Maryland seafood and crab cakes, prime beef, burgers and much more.
About Crazy Mason, 8225 Main Street, Ellicott City, Maryland 21043: Sparked by a love of all things sweet and a flair for creating unique, picture-worthy treats the Steele family developed a concept that has become an immediate hit with locals and visitors alike. Using more than 100 ingredients, including locally grown produce and toppings sourced from partnerships with local bakeries and businesses, the family remains focused on keeping things local and giving back to their communities. Even their “small” desserts are quite large, so bring your appetite or exercise a little extra before visiting!
RSVP to event leader Richard at diningout@ptbalto.org by Tuesday, June 2 at 6:00 p.m.

Pride Week in Baltimore!
2026-06-08 - 2026-06-14 | Baltimore Pride Events, Baltimore, MD, United States
Check out the full week of events of Pride Week in Baltimore, happening June 8-14, 2026!
Image courtesy of FlagsforGood.com. Check out and purchase your Maryland Pride Flag from Flags for Good!

Book Club
2026-06-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Anthony’s House, 7104 York Road, Towson, MD, 21204, United States
Book selection, “Savage Season,” by Joe R. Lansdale

Savage Season is the first novel in the Hap and Leonard series, introducing the unlikely crime-fighting duo of Hap Collins and Leonard Pine, a white straight man and a black gay man from East Texas. Published in 1990, the book follows the pair as they get involved in a dangerous scheme to find buried money, orchestrated by Hap’s ex-girlfriend Trudy, leading to a mix of dark humor, action, and violence. It’s known for its sharp dialogue, unique characters, and blend of crime, suspense, and regional storytelling, and it served as the basis for the first season of the Hap and Leonard TV series.
Our group will meet at Anthony’s home in Rodger’s Forge in Towson. Note the new time of 7:00 p.m. to meet. Contact event leader Paige at “bookclub at ptbalto dot org” for information.
Photo by Ed Robertson on Unsplash

Baltimore Pride Parade
2026-06-13 11:30 - 15:00 | Baltimore Pride Parade, 1900 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD, 21201, United States
Join thousands of your friends to celebrate LGBTQA life in the most fabulous parade! The Prime Timers will march. Join us so we can show the world who we are. The parade line up and location will be announced as the route will be located on North Charles Street.
Stay after the parade for the two-day-long Baltimore Pride Block Party and Festival happening at Druid Hill Park from non to 9:00 p.m. each day!
Image courtesy of Baltimore Pride.
