Prime Timers of Baltimore

Historic Houses of Worship Candlelight Tour
2025-12-26 15:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | 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.
