{"id":14,"date":"2019-06-18T23:02:17","date_gmt":"2019-06-18T23:02:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chapters.theprimetimersww.com\/DALFTWTX\/?page_id=14"},"modified":"2026-01-17T12:35:33","modified_gmt":"2026-01-17T18:35:33","slug":"welcome-to-pt-d-fw","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chapters.theprimetimersww.com\/dallasfortworth\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to the DFW Metroplex!"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"14\" class=\"elementor elementor-14\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a7f0483 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a7f0483\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9eb51d7\" data-id=\"9eb51d7\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-88c6e90 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"88c6e90\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1769\" height=\"918\" src=\"https:\/\/chapters.theprimetimersww.com\/dallasfortworth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2026-01-05-Collage-6-photos.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-5941\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chapters.theprimetimersww.com\/dallasfortworth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2026-01-05-Collage-6-photos.jpg 1769w, 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data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-76cd085\" data-id=\"76cd085\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5050cb4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5050cb4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>Who We Are<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<h6 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Organized in 1990, <\/span>PrimeTimers\u00ae <span style=\"color: #000000;\">of Dallas-Fort Worth (PTDFW) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization open to all mature persons over 21 years old who self-identify and present themselves as a gay or bisexual male and who subscribe to our purposes of socialization and fellowship in a safe and respectful environment. <\/span><\/h6>\n<h6 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">With this purpose in mind, PTDFW does not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, national, ethnic or social origin, religious or political belief, sexual orientation or gender identity, marital or veteran status, income, HIV status or disability.<\/span><\/h6>\n<h6 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">As a 501(c)7 non-profit incorporated in the state of Texas, PTDFW&#8217;s <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">mission is to provide <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">opportunities for members to enjoy social, educational, and recreational activities in a supportive atmosphere.<\/span><\/h6>\n<h6 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> Our membership community spans a remarkable range of life experiences.\u00a0 Whether you are new to the DFW Metroplex, recently out, or simply looking to build meaningful friendships, PTDFW offers a warm, welcoming, and affirming space for you.<\/span><\/h6>\n<h6 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">PTDFW is a member chapter of the <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;\"><em><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/theprimetimersww.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Original PrimeTimers\u00ae Worldwide, Inc.<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h6>\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<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8588a12\" data-id=\"8588a12\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1294684 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1294684\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"has-text-color has-vivid-red-color\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>What We Do<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<h6 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">All club activities are posted on our online Events Calendar further down on this page.\u00a0\u00a0<\/h6>\n<h6 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We have several events each month that do not require RSVPs and are open to non-members:<\/span><\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<h6><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">First Tuesday, 11:30 AM Lunch &amp; Games at The Flaming Buffet <\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">on 11722 Marsh Lane #228, Dallas, TX 75229.<\/span><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<h6><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Last Tuesday, 11:00 AM Lunch at Hunky&#8217;s<\/span> <\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">on 3930 Cedar Springs Road, Dallas, TX 75219.<\/span><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<h6><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Every Thursday, 10:00 AM Walk at the Galleria Dallas <\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">followed by <\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">11:00 AM <\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">lunch at the Corner Bakery, <\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">13350 Dallas Parkway, Dallas, TX 75240<\/span><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Interested in Applying?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<h6 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Click <a href=\"https:\/\/chapters.theprimetimersww.com\/dallasfortworth\/benefits-of-membership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><i><u><strong>Membership Benefits<\/strong> <\/u><\/i><\/span><\/a>if you want to learn more about what PTDFW offers its members and to see a list of events from this past year.<\/h6>\n<h6 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">We offer two convenient ways to apply:<\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h6>Click <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/chapters.theprimetimersww.com\/dallasfortworth\/online-application-form\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;\"><em>online application<\/em><\/span><\/a><\/strong>\u00a0to apply online. If you prefer, you can download a copy of our <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\"><em><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/chapters.theprimetimersww.com\/dallasfortworth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2026-01-05-PTDFW-for-2026-Application.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PDF application<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/span> <\/strong>and fill it out.<\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h6><u><\/u>Click <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;\"><em><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/chapters.theprimetimersww.com\/dallasfortworth\/online-payments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pay your dues online<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/strong> or pay by check\/cash at an event or send your check and completed application by mail.<\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-03ec259 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"03ec259\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1c53b7a\" data-id=\"1c53b7a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element 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href=\"https:\/\/chapters.theprimetimersww.com\/dallasfortworth\/ptdfw-contact-form\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PTDFW Contact Form<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Facebook:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;\"><em><strong> <a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/485555698305621\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New Prime Timers of Dallas-Fort Worth<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\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\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-75f9b18 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"75f9b18\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div 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