PTKC Mixer - At Missie B's & Dinner
2025-04-04 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-04-11 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-04-18 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-04-25 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-05-02 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-05-09 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | Missie B’s, 805 W 39th St, Kansas City, MO, 64111, United States
30 years ago, Missie B’s opened as a gay owned and operated piano/karaoke bar. Since that humble beginning it’s become a leading gay KC hangout with special entertainment and drag shows. It’s not just a place to grab a drink, it’s an experience! So, join your fellow KCPT’ers to celebrate the end of the week and the start of the weekend. Maybe grab a few pals and head out for dinner at some point. We keep it loose and easy (hey, no jokes!) and we’ll see ‘ya there!
Gentlemen, as a reminder, stay healthy, please! Vinnie our PTKC Vaccine Fairy knows all!

Rudy's Tenampa Taqueria in Kansas City
2025-04-07 05:00 - 19:00 | Rudy’s Tenampa Taqueria in Lenexa, 8710 Lackman Road, Lenexa, KS, 66219, United States
¡Dios mío! ¡Esta es una excelente comida Mexicana! Oh my god! This is great Mexican food! If you’ve never been to Rudy’s in Westport, you’re gonna love this place! I won’t wax rhapsodic about how good it is, just trust me. Throw caution to the wind, ignore that cardiologist hounding you about your cholesterol, grab a Mexican beer and join us!
¡Come y diviértete con tus amigos de KCPT!
Gentlemen, as always, we encourage you to be fully vaccinated for Covid and flu. Thank you!

Coffee Talk @ Denny's
2025-04-09 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-04-16 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-04-23 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-04-30 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-05-07 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-05-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Denny’s in Merriam, KS, 9001 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Merriam, KS, 66202, United States
Now a couple of things about this Denny’s on Shawnee Mission Parkway. First off, the wait staff absolutely loves us! Second, they give us a private room. Pretty cool, huh? Sure, it’s not haute cuisine but that doesn’t matter. There’s plenty of reasonably priced breakfast/brunch dishes on the menu. We usually have a great crowd here and the conversation is lively. You’ll enjoy it. So, join us!
Gentlemen, as a reminder, we encourage you to protect yourself and fellow Prime Timers by getting the latest flu and Covid vaccines. Let’s stay healthy together. Thank you.

Lunch at Pegah's Restaurant - Shawnee
2025-04-11 12:00 - 13:30, 2025-04-18 12:00 - 13:30, 2025-04-25 12:00 - 13:30, 2025-05-02 12:00 - 13:30, 2025-05-09 12:00 - 13:30 | Pegah’s on Johnson Drive, 11005 Johnson Dr, Shawnee, KS, 66203, United States
Ah, the appeal of Pegah’s in Shawnee. Sure, the food is pretty darn good and plentiful. Yeah, the coffee is hot and reasonably potent (I’m lookin’ at you, Denny’s!) and we get a semi-private (well, sort of) back room. But the real charm of the place is when our favorite waitress snarls at us, “Hey old men – are you ready to order?!” You cannot put a price on that.
Clearly we really like this eatery as evidenced by the fact we all tend to hang around way past 1:30. We have a large crowd of PTKC’ers every Friday so it’s worth the jaunt. Parking can be a little tight but you’ll find a space – not to worry. So, join us!
Gentlemen, as a reminder, we encourage you to protect yourself and fellow Prime Timers by getting the latest flu and Covid vaccines. Thanks, guys.

"Rumors" at The New Theatre & Restaurant (Matinee)
2025-04-13 11:30 - 14:00 | New Theatre & Restaurant, 9229 Foster Street, Overland Park, KS, 66212, United States
Hey, food and a play! We’re the fancy pants PTKC’ers! Well, maybe not fancy pants but “Rumors is a witty, farsical play by Neil Simon that premiered in 1988. Emmy award winner Alley Mills has the lead and we’re sure to have fun! Better yet, we get to eat! This is a matinee performance and doors open at 11:45 AM and your choice of lunch is served at 12:15 PM. Now keep in mind that you should arrive a little early to avoid the rush. Now for this performance, PTKC purchased 12 seats. The cost is $73.00/person which includes your lunch and one round of beverages (coffee, tea or pop). Desert is not included. But we’re all watching our waistlines, right? Okay, okay. I’m watching mine!
Gentlemen, keep in mind that if you confirm that you want a ticket via Punchbowl payment is required in advance. We’re not being cruel and unreasonable here but we’ve had a couple of instances where people did not show up and our funds took a hit. We’re trying to avoid that and my ticket scalping career ended decades ago. So, we have a few options to do this. You can send your check to PTKC at PO Box 1543, Mission, KS 66222, or pay by cash or check to any PTKC Board member. Payments must be received at least seven days before the event. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer refunds for these performances.
Lastly, we’re asking that everyone take good care of themselves and consider getting Covid and flu vaccines. We thank you!
Here’s a “Rumors” trailer. I know you’ll enjoy it!

Dinner at Lemongrass Thai Cuisine in Overland Park
2025-04-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Lemongrass Thai Cuisine, 7316 West 80th Street, Overland Park, KS, 66204, United States
Lemongrass is a highly regarded, family owned Thai restaurant tucked away in Overland Park. The cuisine is exquisitely good and the service is done impeccably with a smile. It’s one of the best places for wonderful Thai food in the Kansas City area. What better place to enjoy an evening with your KCPT friends?
Join us!
Folks, as always, we encourage you to stay healthy with the most recent Covid and flu vaccines. Thank you.

PTKC Board Meeting
2025-04-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Sam E & Jim W’s Home, KS, United States
Monthly Board Meeting for PTKC. All members are welcome to attend. Plus, there’s food!

Movie Night at Sam and Jim's
2025-04-19 19:00 - 21:30 | Jim and Sam’s home, 9708 Lee Boulevard, Leawood, KS, 66206, United States
Yeah! Two movies and equally great camaraderie! There’s nothing better than that. We get a great crowd on movie night and it’s even better at our beloved President and Secretary’s Leawood abode. This isn’t a potluck, fellas, so coming empty handed is fine although feel free to bring a favorite beverage and/or snack. Jim and Sam will provide bowlfuls of popcorn and a few “nibblies.”
Fun times in store! Join us!
Of course, as a reminder, we encourage you to protect yourself and fellow Prime Timers by getting the latest flu and Covid vaccines. Thank you.

Trezo Mare - The Village at Briarcliff
2025-04-21 17:00 - 19:00 | Trezo Mare, 4105 N Mulberry Drive, Kansas City, MO, 64116, United States
Guys in north Kansas City, we haven’t forgotten about ‘ya! Plus, there’s a lot to love about Trezo Mare located in The Village at Briarcliff. Employee owned and operated, this restaurant offers fresh, locally sourced ingredients and a great dining experience. I had a first date there with….well, wait…..that’s another tale best told at another time.
Join us for a vastly fun group dinner!
Gentlemen, as a reminder, we encourage you to protect yourself and fellow Prime Timers by getting the latest flu and Covid vaccines. Thank you.

April Potluck Dinner!
2025-04-26 17:00 - 19:00 | Doug Pittack’s Home, 6725 Woodson Street, Overland Park, KS, 66204, United States
Our good friend and Treasurer, Doug Pittack, is hosting April’s Potluck. Doug’s got a gorgeous home in Overland Park with an absolutely stunning enormous back yard – a perfect spot for our first Springtime gathering.
You fine folk know the potluck drill by now. Start dreaming about seasonally suitable comestibles and what you’ll bring to wow us all. Doug is an excellent cook and whatever the main course is, it’ll be great! I mean the guy’s got three ovens. THREE OVENS! Prepared to be dazzled! As always, sign up for what you’ll bring when you get the Punchbowl invitation.
One thing about the address. If you’re using GPS, be sure to enter Woodson Street and not Woodson Drive.
Lastly, guys, please consider your vaccine status before joining us. Lots of buggy stuff still floating around. Thanks!

Happy Hour Dinner at Cafe Trio
2025-04-28 05:00 - 19:00 | Cafe Trio, 4558 Main St, Kansas City, MO, 64111, United States
Join us for dinner and drinks at Cafe Trio.
Gents, we encourage you to stay healthy with the latest Covid and flu vaccines. Thank you.

Dinner & Drinks at Dos Reales in Shawnee
2025-05-05 17:00 - 19:00 | Dos Reales, 6453 Quivira Road, Shawnee, KS, 66216, United States
Hey, PTKC’ers! Did you know that Cinco de Mayo is an annual celebration held on May 5th to celebrate Mexico’s victory over the Second French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862? You didn’t? Well, you do now! And, we’re gonna collectively celebrate at Dos Reales in Shawnee, KS. This is an authentic, “made from scratch” restaurant with some wonderful offerings. Yes, they have what you expect. But, their specialties are what truly makes them unique. We’re talkin’ Yolandas, Tacos al Pastor, Parrilla Suiza, and Flautas, just to name a few. I promise you won’t leave this place hungry!
¡Corre rápido y únete a nosotros! ¡Ándale! (We’ll see ‘ya there!)
Guys, just a suggestion. Let’s stay healthy together so please make sure your vaccinations are current. We all appreciate it!

The Mixx - Kansas City
2025-05-07 17:00 - 19:00 | The Mixx in Kansas City, 4855 Main Street, Kansas City, MO, 64112, United States
I’ll just write it. I LOVE this place! Truly unique and infinitely customizable salads, sandwiches, wraps and quinoa bowls! You get a whole lot to eat and I usually have to doggy-bag it home. Now they don’t serve booze, but we’ll just rough it for one night. You can do it!
This place is adjacent to the Kansas City Plaza Library and there’s a large garage to accommodate us. Check out their menu and make sure to add it to your calendar. You’ll enjoy it!
As always, stay healthy, folks.

Contract Bridge Night
2025-05-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Jim and Sam’s home, 9708 Lee Boulevard, Leawood, KS, 66206, United States
So, before we chat about bridge, did you know that contract bridge has its origins in the 16th Century? And, about 15 million Americans age 45 and over know how to play and about 5 million of them play at least a few times a year. Kinda’ nifty, huh? Now my exposure to this game started when I was a mere lad. My folks loved the game and attempted to teach me to play. Unfortunately I was more eager to continue my clandestine assignation with GI Joe and Ken (stolen from my sister) who were carrying on a torrid affair unbeknownst to poor Barbie (also stolen from my sister). But enough about that. Back to bridge. PTKC has a monthly bridge group on the second Thursday of each month. Games are held at Jim Wright’s home and, even better, all skill levels are welcome to join in. Want to join the game? Just keep an eagle eye out for the Punchbowl invitation from Jim!
Same stuff about vaccines, guys. Be aware, please, of your respective vaccination status and let’s keep everyone healthy.

Tri-City Gathering - St. Louis, MO
2025-05-10 15:00 - 18:00 | Saint Mark’s Lutheran Church, 6337 Clayton Road, St. Louis, MO, 63117, United States
We’re bringing members from Kansas City, Mid-Missouri and St. Louis together for a terrific event in St. Louis. Food, fun, sights to visit and the opportunity to meet and socialize with our peers across the state. The event takes place on Saturday, May 10th from 3 – 6 PM. But wait, there’s more! If you want, we’re making a weekend out of it and we have various options available. Read on for the details.
A. Travel and Lodging Options

Driving

Option 1a. (Saturday Arrival, Host Stay):

Drive to St. Louis on Saturday morning, arriving by 3:00 PM.
Stay overnight with a St. Louis Prime Timers member.
Return home on Sunday.

Option 1b (Saturday Arrival, Hotel Stay):

Drive to St. Louis on Saturday morning, arriving by 3:00 PM.
Stay one night in a hotel.
Return home on Sunday.

Option 1c (Friday Arrival, Hotel Stay):

Drive to St. Louis on Friday.
Stay two nights in a hotel.
Attend the Gathering on Saturday.
Return home on Sunday.

2. Amtrak Train ($78 Round Trip):

Option 2a (Saturday Arrival, Hotel or Host Stay):

Take the Saturday morning train from Union Station in Kansas City (departs 8:40 AM, arrives 2:20 PM). Please note that the train can be late. Just keep this in mind.
Take an Uber to the Gathering.
Stay one night in a hotel OR with a St. Louis member.
Return to Kansas City on Sunday (trains leave at 8:10 AM or 3:11 PM).

Option 2b (Friday Arrival, Hotel Stay):

Take the Friday morning train (8:40 AM) OR evening train (4:05 PM) from Kansas City.

Stay two nights in a hotel.
Attend the Gathering on Saturday.
Return to Kansas City on Sunday (trains leave at 8:10 AM or 3:11 PM).

Things to Do in St. Louis:

LGBTQ+ Exhibit at the History Museum
The Gateway Arch
Catholic Cathedral & Basilica
Holocaust Museum
St. Louis Aquarium (at Union Station)
The Old Courthouse (Dred Scott decision site)
St. Louis Ferris Wheel (at Union Station)

Our Group’s Plan (Sam, Jim, Doug, and others):
We are choosing Option 2b:

Taking the Friday morning Amtrak train to St. Louis.
Staying two nights at the Drury Inn at the Arch.
Attending the Gathering on Saturday.
Returning on the Sunday afternoon Amtrak train (4:05 PM).

This allows us to enjoy the train ride together, avoid potential train delays on Saturday and have time for sightseeing. This will be a really great event. Chose what works best for you and keep an eye out for the Punchbowl invitation for more details!
Finally, gentlemen, just consider your vaccine and health status. There’s still lots of buggy stuff out there. Let’s all stay healthy together.

Dinner & Drinks at Scores Bar & Grill
2025-05-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Score Sports Bar & Grill, 9100 East 35th Street South, Independence, MO, 64052, United States
‘Ya know? We really like this place. Very gay friendly, cool, welcoming vibe and great grub and drinks! Personally, I really like their Seafood Trio. I mean, would anyone turn away calamari, fried shrimp and crab cake balls (don’t go there guys. Way too easy! )?
So, get ready for a really enjoyable evening with good food, fine friends at Scores!
As always, be aware of your respective vaccination status, folks. Just a suggestion.
