CANCELLED - "Dining Out" Special - Crabs and More!
2025-08-09 18:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | 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)

Hereford Village Day Trip
2025-08-10 16:00 - 19:30 | Hereford Mini Golf Center, 17110 York Road, Parkton, MD, 21120, United States
Get together with other Prime Timers folks for the Hereford Village Day Trip!
We will meet at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 10 at the Hereford Golf Center, at 17110 York Road, Parkton, Maryland 21120 for a round of mini-golf.
For those who want to go to dinner afterward, we will proceed next door to the Woodfire Kitchen, 17114 York Road, Parkton. “The vibe inside is cozy and vintage, and the food is seriously delicious-from perfectly cooked burgers and hand-cut fries to thin, crispy wood-fired pizzas with creative toppings. The staff is super friendly and attentive, even when it gets busy, making every visit feel welcoming and relaxed.”
After that, dessert awaits us at the Creamery Connection, 110 Mount Carmel Road, Parkton, just around the corner from dinner. They serve delicious ice cream sourced from local creameries.
RSVP by 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 8 to Richard at diningout@ptbalto.org. Please tell him if you will attend all the events or if you will attend just the mini golf or dinner events.
Photo by Dmitry Kovalchuk on Unsplash

Labor Day Picnic / Potluck
2025-09-01 15:00 - 19:00 | 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

LGBTQ Community Connection
2025-09-11 13:00 - 14:30 | Free State Justice, 2601 North Howard Street, Suite 120, Baltimore, MD, 21218, United States
Estate Planning: Charting a Course for Life’s Journey

Don’t give your power away!

Knowing that our care needs, finances, and assets will be taken care of as we age can give us peace of mind to prepare ourselves and our loved ones for the future. However, planning who will take charge of our affairs can be more complicated for members of the LGBTQ Community. Fortunately, there are many resources available to help LGBTQ Elders navigate this part of life’s journey. Let our friends at FreeState Justice and the Howard County Register of Wills guide you through understanding your options to take charge of your legacy. Let’s start the conversation!

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

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.

Mid-Week Brunch
2025-12-03 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-17 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.

We usually meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month but in November, the dates will be the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, November 5 and 19.

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.

Dining OUT - The Orient Restaurant
2025-12-06 18:00 - 20:30 | The Orient Restaurant, 9545 Bel Air Road, Perry Hall, MD, 21236, United States
The Prime Timers of Baltimore’s monthly Dining OUT will happen next at The Orient Restaurant, which offers Chinese and Japanese Cuisine that’ll set your taste buds tingling and satisfy your belly. Experience a quality dinner with delicacies like Mongolian lamb or Chong Bao beef and more. Their irresistible food, extensive menu, generous portions, a sushi bar and other amenities will make them a favorite.
RSVP to Richard at diningout@ptbalto.org by Thursday, December 4 at 6:00 p.m.

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.

Book Club
2025-12-12 19:30 - 21:00 | Doug and Anthony, 7104 York Road, Towson, MD, 21204, United States
Book selection, “Mirage City,” by Lev A. C. Rosen

Private Investigator Evander “Andy” Mills’ next case takes him out of his comfort zone in San Francisco―and much to his dismay, back home to Los Angeles. After a secretive queer rights organization called the Mattachine Society enlists Andy to find some missing members, he must dodge not only motorcycle gangs and mysterious forces, but his own mother, too.
Our group will meet at the home of Doug and Anthony in Rodger’s Forge in Towson. Contact event leader Paige at “bookclub at ptbalto dot org” for information.
Photo by Ed Robertson on Unsplash

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.

Duckpin Bowling
2025-12-20 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 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, November 14 at 8:00 p.m. to event leader Mike at “PrimeTimersBaltimore at gmail dot com.”

Clubhouse Dining
2025-12-20 18:00 - 21:00 | Jerry D’s, 7808 Harford Road, Parkville, MD, 21234, United States
Join us for our monthly club dining at Jerry D’s Restaurant and Saloon. They serve a nice variety of dinners, soups, sandwiches, and appetizers. Enjoy a fun time of conversation and good food with us!
Park in the back lot just off of Harford Rd. and Taylor Ave. RSVP to president at ptbalto dot org or 443-824-9X32 {X=8} by 12:00 noon on Friday, November 14 to join us!

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.

Social Nudism Pot Luck Group
2025-12-27 18:00 - 21:00 | MD
Join us for this monthly potluck dinner and conversation, which occurs the 4th Saturday of each month [though in October, it will be on a Friday night].

(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.

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.

Prime Timers Board Meeting
2026-01-11 16:00 - 17:30 | 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.
