{"id":7,"date":"2019-08-20T09:44:50","date_gmt":"2019-08-20T09:44:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chapters.theprimetimersww.com\/baltimore\/?page_id=7"},"modified":"2026-10-02T13:09:39","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T17:09:39","slug":"welcome","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chapters.theprimetimersww.com\/baltimore\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome!"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Who We Are<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>
Prime Timers of Baltimore\u00a0 (PTB) was officially formed on April 1, 1997, spinning off from the joint Baltimore\/Washington DC chapter as membership increased in Maryland.\u00a0 \u00a0 PTB is a member chapter of Prime Timers Worldwide<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/em>.<\/span><\/span><\/h5>
Prime Timers are mature gay or bisexual men and the men who admire them.\u00a0 \u00a0Our members come from all walks of life.\u00a0 Some of us are fathers and many of us are retirees.\u00a0 \u00a0We enjoy the opportunities and friendships that develop with other Prime Timers throughout the world.<\/span><\/h5>

What We Do<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>
We have a variety of activities that cater to the mind, body, and the palate. The Prime Timers of Baltimore meets often for dinner at restaurants through the Baltimore region.\u00a0 There is a Book Club, potlucks, an annual fall hike, and more! We are open to your ideas for new activities.\u00a0 Join us and let\u2019s enjoy each other\u2019s company<\/span><\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Events and Socials<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>
We host a variety of events each month where members gather together. Socials usually feature a guest speaker and potlucks and an annual business meeting occurs during the winter – usually February – that includes officer elections.\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>
Guests are welcome to attend any of our events and socials to get to know us. Select any of the Events below, as each will describe how to reserve your place for the event.<\/span><\/h5>

Contact Us<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>
E-mail us at info@ptbalto.org<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/span>.<\/h5>

Become a Member!<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>
Click to join Prime Timers of Baltimore now!<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h5>
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Click this Prime Timers Worldwide image to learn more about our worldwide organization!<\/span><\/strong><\/h6>

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09<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\tOctober<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t2026<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>
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Book Club<\/a><\/h2>

Book selection:\u00a0 The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller. The Song of Achilles is a lyrical retelling of Homer's The Iliad, an awkward, exiled young prince who finds a home in Phthia under the protection… <\/p>\nFind out more »<\/a><\/div><\/div>

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Resorts of Augsberg – Library<\/a>,\n\n6825 Campfield Road, Building 11 - Library<\/span>\n\t\n\t\t
\n\t\tGwynn Oak<\/span>,<\/span>\n\n\tMD<\/abbr>\n\n\t21207<\/span>\n\n\tUnited States<\/span>\n\n<\/span>\n<\/div>+ Google Map<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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10<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\tOctober<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t2026<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>
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Duckpin Bowling and Dinner – Special Edition for September and October<\/a><\/h2>

We are going to bowl at Parkville Lanes a week earlier than usual in September and October because the lanes are hosting a tournament our usual third Saturday night in October and the event host,… <\/p>\nFind out more »<\/a><\/div>\r\n

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Parkville Lanes<\/a>,\n\n7607 Harford Road<\/span>\n\t\n\t\t
\n\t\tParkville<\/span>,<\/span>\n\n\tMD<\/abbr>\n\n\t21234<\/span>\n\n\tUnited States<\/span>\n\n<\/span>\n<\/div>+ Google Map<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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14<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\tOctober<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t2026<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>
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Mid-Week Brunch<\/a><\/h2>

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,… <\/p>\nFind out more »<\/a><\/div>\r\n

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Nautilus Diner<\/a>,\n\n2047 York Road<\/span>\n\t\n\t\t
\n\t\tLutherville-Timonium<\/span>,<\/span>\n\n\tMD<\/abbr>\n\n\t21093<\/span>\n\n\tUnited States<\/span>\n\n<\/span>\n<\/div>+ Google Map<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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17<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\tOctober<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t2026<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>
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Clubhouse Dining<\/a><\/h2>

Jerry D's has been a neighborhood staple for almost half a century. The clean bight interior is attractive with a bar area, a large dining area, and good food at reasonable prices. We meet once… <\/p>\nFind out more »<\/a><\/div>\r\n

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Jerry D’s<\/a>,\n\n7808 Harford Road<\/span>\n\t\n\t\t
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Mid-Week Brunch<\/a><\/h2>

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,… <\/p>\nFind out more »<\/a><\/div>\r\n

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Nautilus Diner<\/a>,\n\n2047 York Road<\/span>\n\t\n\t\t
\n\t\tLutherville-Timonium<\/span>,<\/span>\n\n\tMD<\/abbr>\n\n\t21093<\/span>\n\n\tUnited States<\/span>\n\n<\/span>\n<\/div>+ Google Map<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Mid-Week Brunch<\/a><\/h2>

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,… <\/p>\nFind out more »<\/a><\/div>\r\n

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Nautilus Diner<\/a>,\n\n2047 York Road<\/span>\n\t\n\t\t
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“On the Eve of All Souls Day” Memorial Concert<\/a><\/h2>

Join us for a memorial concert to commemorate those who have passed on before us, \"On the Eve of All Souls Day,\" a concert of original choral music by Prime Timers of Baltimore member Thad… <\/p>\nFind out more »<\/a><\/div><\/div>

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Zion UCC<\/a>,\n\n7200 Golden Ring Road<\/span>\n\t\n\t\t
\n\t\tEssex<\/span>,<\/span>\n\n\tMD<\/abbr>\n\n\t21221<\/span>\n\n\tUnited States<\/span>\n\n<\/span>\n<\/div>+ Google Map<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Pre-DiningOut Walk on the North Central Trail<\/a><\/h2>

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… <\/p>\nFind out more »<\/a><\/div><\/div>

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North Central Railroad Trail – White Hall Parking Area<\/a>,\n\nWiseburg and White Hall Roads<\/span>\n\t\n\t\t
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Dining Out at Friendly Farm<\/a><\/h2>

Join the Prime Timers at our annual visit to Friendly Farm restaurant, \"...home to award-winning crab cakes, famous fried chicken , and the best sunsets in northern Baltimore County. Friendly Farm is built on three… <\/p>\nFind out more »<\/a><\/div>\r\n

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Duckpin Bowling<\/a><\/h2>

We will resume our normal 3rd Saturday duckpin bowling schedule at Parkville Lanes in November. Join us for a fun hour of duckpin bowling, a longtime treasured Baltimore tradition.\u00a0 The bowling ball and pins are… <\/p>\nFind out more »<\/a><\/div>\r\n

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