Prime Timers Minneapolis - St. Paul

11:30 AM - Friday - Let's Do Lunch
2023-01-27 11:30 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | MN
Friday, January 27th – 11:30am – 1:30pm

The Danish American Center
3030 West River Parkway
Minneapolis, MN 55406
Bus Route 21

Our FREE monthly “café” brings together LGBTQA seniors, boomers and allies in friendship and acceptance.

Catered lunch and dessert
Friendly conversation
Information about senior & LGBTQ services All are welcome!
Let’s Do Lunch Café is a joint effort between Prime Timers MSP and Friends & Co

1:00 PM - Wednesday - Weekday Lunch
2023-02-01 13:00 - 15:00 | Cardinal Restaurant & Bar, 2920 East 38th Street, Minneapolis, MN, United States
On Wednesday, February 1st, 2023, at 1PM let’s meet at The Cardinal Restaurant & Bar – South Mpls; 2920 East 38th Street. It is next to the Blue Line Station (Hiawatha Av. & MTC # 14E, 22 & 23) and has free off-street parking.
Full lunch menu with a separate senior menu too.
If you are thinking of coming, please text please contact Howard by email here.

5:30 PM - Thursday - Lavender's First Thursday
2023-02-02 17:30 - 20:30 | Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis Downtown, 1101 S. 4th Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, United States
LavendeHir’s First Thursdays
Thursday, February 2, 2023 • 5:30 – 8:00 PM HILTON GARDEN INN MINNEAPOLIS DOWNTOWN 1101 S. 4TH AVENUE
Minneapolis, MN 55404
Sponsored by: Chanhassan Dinner Theatres and Truly Hard Seltzer
Host Partners: Ma’am – Quorum

2:00 PM - Sunday - Rent
2023-02-05 14:00 - 17:00 | Gremlin Theatre, 550 Vandalia Street, Suite 177, St. Paul, MN, United States
“Set in the East Village of New York City, Rent is about falling in love, finding your voice and living for today. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical and Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Rent has become a pop cultural phenomenon with songs that rock and a story that resonates with audiences of all ages. Rent follows a year in the life of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York’s Lower East Side, under the shadow of HIV/AIDS.”
When: Sunday, February 5, 2023. 2 pm.
Where: Gremlin Theatre
550 Vandalia Street, Suite 177
St. Paul, MN 55114
Gremlin Theatre is just east of Vandalia Street on Wabash Avenue next to the Lake Monster Brewery.
Cost: $10 Minimum per Ticket for this event. Only a few seats are still available.
Theatre 55’s mission is to enhance the lives of elders, as artists, audiences, and lifelong learners though theatre performance and education. Contact Bob by email here to reserve your place. Limited seats are available for this production.

8:45 AM - Our Famous 2nd Saturday Breakfast
2023-02-11 09:00 - 11:00 | Maria’s Cafe, 1113 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, United States
Come join the Prime Timers Minneapolis/St. Paul for our Breakfast Club. The group meets for breakfast on the second Saturday of every month. Our original location at Bakers Square has closed so are are on the look out for new locations.
The group meets at 8:45 AM. We meet earlier because the restaurant fills up at 9 AM.

You may have heard that Baker’s Square has closed. We believe the location will be remodeled to be a Famous Dave’s. So, we will be visiting various locations to find a replacement. On Saturday, February 11th at 8:45 AM, we will visit Maria’s Cafe at 1113 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis.
Since 1993, Maria’s has been preparing a various assortment of Latin America breakfast dishes. With the size of our group, we need to place a reservation. Please contact Terry at by email here for more information.

1:00 PM - Sunday - Valentine's Day Mix and Mingle
2023-02-12 13:00 - 16:00 | MN
Reserve Sunday, February 12th for a fun Valentine Day mix and mingle. Enjoy a great meal and delight in a wonderful winter afternoon getting updated on what’s been happening with your fellow Prime Timers.
Roast beef and mashed potatoes, garden salad, assorted rolls, dessert, beer and water are being served for only $15.
When: Sunday, February 12th. 1:00 to 4:00 pm
Where:Harry’s Party Room
1350 Thompson Avenue
South St. Paul, MN
Cost: $15 per person.
Contact Bob by email here with questions and to confirm your reservation.
Contact Terry or Mike for Square credit card payments. Or mail checks to Prime Timers Minneapolis / St. Paul, PMB #198, 2136 Ford Parkway, St. Paul, MN 55116. Payment must be received by Friday, February 3.
We will see you there!

11:30 AM - Tuesday - Let's Do Lunch
2023-02-14 11:30 - 13:30 | The Danish American Center, 3030 West River Parkway, Minneapolis, MN
February 14th and 24th
Let’s Do Lunch Café LGBTQA Senior Luncheon.

Tuesday, February 14th – 11:30am – 1:30pm
Friday, February 24th – 11:30am – 1:30pm

The Danish American Center
3030 West River Parkway
Minneapolis, MN 55406
Bus Route 21

Our FREE monthly “café” brings together LGBTQA seniors, boomers and allies in friendship and acceptance.

Catered lunch and dessert
Friendly conversation
Information about senior & LGBTQ services All are welcome!
Let’s Do Lunch Café is a joint effort between Prime Timers MSP and Friends & Co

1:00 PM - Wednesday - Golden Corral
2023-02-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Golden Corral – Maplewood, 3000 White Bear Avenue, Maplewood, MN, United States
Golden Corral – Buffet & Grill
Wednesday, February 15th at 1 PM. This restaurant is located at 3000 White Bear Avenue, Maplewood, at Woodlynn Avenue – Unit #4 behind Aldi Foods. The Golden Corral features several kinds of meats and sides, plus soups, hamburger bar, taco fixings and a full salad bar. After finishing your meal and if you have the room, then enjoy many delicious desserts.
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Cost of this is $9.49 and includes beverages.
To get special pricing DO NOT arrive before 1pm.

1:15 PM - Saturday - Book Club
2023-02-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Quatrefoil Library, 1220 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55407, United States
What: Less is Lost
By: Andrew Sean Greer
Where: Quatrefoil Library
When: Feb. 18 at 1:15 PM
Contact Rick for details or to subscribe to book club notices by email here.
Book Review:

“Dogged by financial crisis and the death of his former lover, Arthur Less sets out across the American landscape with nothing but a rusty camper van, a somber pug, and a zigzagging itinerary of literary gigs. His scrapes with flooded communes and mistaken identities evoke belly-aching laughter, but along the way, he’s forced to confront hard truths about his estranged father, his strained relationship, and the enigmas of American life. Our reluctant hero blunders his way into a cascade of disasters, but the more lost Less gets, thecloser he is to being found.”
— Esquire Magazine, Sept. 20, 2022

The book club will meet: February 18th at 1:15 pm at the Quatrefoil Library, 1220 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55407

11:30 AM - Friday - Let's Do Lunch
2023-02-24 11:30 - 13:30 | The Danish American Center, 3030 West River Parkway, Minneapolis, MN

8:45 AM - Saturday - Traveling Breakfast
2023-02-25 08:30 - 10:30 | Longfellow Grill, 2990 West River Parkway, Minneapolis, MN, United States
It was asked that the travelling breakfast return to our monthly calendar. So, on Saturday, February 25th will be our first stop as we visit LONGFELLOW GRILL! It is located at 2990 West River Road (at the Lake Street Bridge, Minneapolis – MTC Route 21). There is a vast choice of breakfast items and plenty of free parking on the street. Due to the size of our group, we have to reserve space. Please contact Terry by email here by 6PM on Friday, February 24th.

12:45 PM - Tuesday - Weekday Lunch
2023-02-28 12:30 - 13:30 | Wally’s Famous Roast Beef, 8120 Penn Avenue South, Bloomington, MN, United States
We are planning to meet at 12:45 PM on Tuesday, February 28th at
Wally’s World of Roast Beef
8120 Penn Avenue South
Bloomington, MN
Many items are available
including several specials on the menu. Please use the South Parking Lot (entrance on West 82nd Street).
See you there!
MTC Route 534 or 537

1:15 PM - Saturday - Book Club
2023-04-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Quatrefoil Library, 1220 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55407, United States
What: My Government Means to Kill Me
By: Rasheed Newson
Where: Quatrefoil Library
When: April.15th at 1:15 PM
Contact Rick for details or to subscribe to book club notices by email here.
Book Review:

Debut novel from television writer Rasheed Newson (The Chi, Bel-Air) tells a fierce and riveting queer coming-of-age story following the personal and political awakening of a young, gay, Black man in 1980s New York City.

1:00 PM - Wednesday - Golden Corral
2023-04-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Golden Corral – Maplewood, 3000 White Bear Avenue, Maplewood, MN, United States
Golden Corral – Buffet & Grill
Wednesday, April 19th at 1 PM. This restaurant is located at 3000 White Bear Avenue, Maplewood, at Woodlynn Avenue – Unit #4 behind Aldi Foods. The Golden Corral features several kinds of meats and sides, plus soups, hamburger bar, taco fixings and a full salad bar. After finishing your meal and if you have the room, then enjoy many delicious desserts. Cost of this is $9.49 and includes beverages.
To get special pricing DO NOT arrive before 1pm.

1:00 PM - Tuesday - Weekday Lunch
2023-04-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Kramarczuk’s, 215 East Hennepin Avenue, Minnneaplois, MN, 55413, United States
Hopefully we feel Spring in the air on Tuesday, April 25th, we are headed toward old town-St. Anthony and a visit to Kramarczuk East European Deli at 215 East Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis (MTC Routes 4, 6, 11, 61). The serving line is waiting; parking available in the parking lot next to the building or metered on
the street. So, circle the date: Tuesday, April 25th at 1 PM. Hope to see you there!

11:00 AM - Saturday - Bell Museum
2023-04-29 11:00 - 13:00 | Bell Museum, 2088 Larpenteur Avenue West, St. Paul, MN, 55413, United States
Yes, our visit to the Bell Museum on the St. Paul Campus in St. Paul is Minnesota’s completely invigorated history venue. Take amazing journeys from the far reaches of the cosmos to deep inside the human brain in the planetarium. Explore the origins of the universe and the diversity of life on earth in galleries, which include world famous wildlife dioramas. And then engage all of your senses in the Touch and See Lab with 10,000-year- old fossils, live plants, animals and more.
Where: Bell Museum,
2088 Larpenteur Avenue West St. Paul, MN 55113
The parking lot is relatively small, but there is overflow gold course parking nearby.
Rates are $1 per hour on Sundays. Parking at the golf course is free.
When: Saturday, April 29th, 2023. Meet at 11:00 am.

Price:

Most visitors stay 1 to 3 hours.
$14 (Combination rate for the museum and 1 planetarium show).
Museum only: $10.
Planetarium shows only: $7.00.

Cash, credit card or check payment can be made at the museum. Cold beverages are available.
Contact Bob by email here by Wednesday, April 26 if you plan on attending.

11:30 AM - Tuesday - Let's Do Lunch
2023-05-09 11:30 - 13:30 | Danish American Center, 3030 West River Parkway, Minneapolis, MN, 55406, United States
Tuesday, May 9th – 11:30am – 1:30pm
Friday, May 26th – 11:30am – 1:30pm

The Danish American Center
3030 West River Parkway Minneapolis, MN 55406
Bus route 21

Our FREE monthly “café” brings together LGBTQA seniors, boomers and allies in friendship and acceptance.

Catered lunch and dessert
Friendly conversation
Information about senior & LGBTQ services All are welcome!Let’s Do Lunch Café is a joint effort between Prime Timers MSP and Friends & Co

11:00 AM - Saturday - PrimeTimers Brunch
2023-05-13 11:00 - 13:00 | Herry’s, 1350 Thompson Ave S., St. Paul, MN, 55116, United States
Come join the Prime Timers Minneapolis/St. Paul for a Sunday Brunch.

This month, we have a special opportunity to learn about such as event. On Saturday, May 13, 2023, Harry has invited us to a brunch at 1350 Thompson Ave, South St. Paul. The brunch starts at 11 a.m. and includes a discussion with Dr. Elliot Arsoniadis, MD, Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota. I hope to see many of you there!

7:30 PM - Monday - La Cage Aux Folles Live
2023-05-15 19:30 - 21:00 | MN
On Monday May 15th the They, Them and Us Activities Group has 10 seats reserved to see La Cage Aux Folles, the show that The Birdcage move was based upon.
Georges and Albin, two men partnered for 20 years are surprised with Georges’ son announces his engagement to the daughter of a bigoted politician. Complicating the situation is the family business: a drag nightclub where Albin is the star. Georges agrees to masquerade as “normal” to meet the new in-laws, but Albin has other plans – with hilarious results.
Where:Lakeshore Players Theater Hanifl Performing Arts Center
4941 Long Avenue
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
When: Monday, May 15th, 2023 7:30pm Cost: $10. Pay when you arrive.

Contact Bob by email here with questions or if you plan on attending. See you in White Bear Lake. Don’t wait to confirm your spot as only 10 seats are available.

1:00PM - Wednesday - Golden Corral
2023-05-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Golden Corral – Maplewood, 3000 White Bear Avenue, Maplewood, MN, United States
Wednesday, May 17th at 1 PM. This restaurant is located at 3000 White Bear Avenue, Maplewood, at Woodlynn Avenue – Unit #4 behind Aldi Foods. The Golden Corral features several kinds of meats and sides, plus soups, hamburger bar, taco fixings and a full salad bar. After finishing your meal and if you have the room, then enjoy many delicious desserts. Cost of this is $9.49 and includes beverages.
To get special pricing DO NOT arrive before 1pm.
If you are thinking of coming, please contact Howard by email here.

8:45 AM - Thursday - Weekday Breakfast
2023-05-18 08:30 - 10:30 | Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, 8324 Lyndale Avenue, Bloomington, MN, 55420, United States
Prime Timer’s MSP will have a breakfast meet up at Perkins, 1st & 3rd Thursdays each month at 8:45 AM.
Perkins Restaurant
8324 Lyndale Avenue
Bloomington, MN
Bus route 538
Questions contact Terry by email here.

2:00 PM - Thursday - Wild Prime Timers
2023-05-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Kramarczuk’s, 215 East Hennepin Avenue, Minnneaplois, MN, 55413, United States
The Wilde Roast Group has made some changes – our name is now the Wild Prime Timers.

Wild Prime Timers will meet on the third Thursday of the month weekly from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm in person at Kramarczuk’s Deli for stimulating conversations about a wide variety of topics. Join us!

Address: 215 E Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN 55414.
Off-street parking is available.

Topic: PrimeTimers Wild Meeting
Time: 02:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

For more information, contact Wally or Jon by email here.

1:15 PM - Saturday - Book Club
2023-05-20 14:00 - 16:00 | Quatrefoil Library, 1220 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55407, United States
What: Up with the Sun
By: Thomas Mallon
Where: Quatrefoil Library
When: May 20th at 1:15 PM
Contact Rick for details or to subscribe to book club notices by email here.
Book Review:

Through the life of Dick Kallman—a real-life celebrity striver, poisonously charming actor, and eventual murder victim—the unforgiving worlds of postwar showbiz and down-low gay sexuality are explored.

12:00 PM - Tuesday - Weekday Lunch
2023-05-23 12:00 - 14:00 | Davanni’s, 6345 Penn Ave South, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
Off we go to Richfield! We will visit DAVANNI’S at 6345 Penn Avenue South

(MTC Route 4P)
on Tuesday, May 23rd. You may choose many items, including Hot Hoagies, Calzones, Mini Pizza, and so much more! There is free parking in the rear of the building.
Have questions, text or call Terry by email here.

11:30 AM - Friday - Let's Do Lunch
2023-05-26 11:30 - 13:30 | Danish American Center, 3030 West River Parkway, Minneapolis, MN, 55406, United States

11:00 AM - Saturday - History Boys
2023-05-27 11:00 - 13:00 | Hennepin History Museum, 2302 3rd Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, 55404, United States
The History Boys Are Headed to the Hennepin History Museum
Join us on Saturday, May 27th to discover more about the history of Hennepin County. You will learn about the 1895 – 1906 Minneapolis riverfront development, a public history fo the I35W construction and the evolution of Nicollet Avenue or as it is also known as Eat Street.

Where:Hennepin History Museum 2302 3rd Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55404
When: Saturday, May 27th, 2023 – 11:00am

Cost: $8.00
There is off street parking available I te Museum’s lot. But this building is NOT HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE, so you will need to walk up and down stairs in the building.
If you plan on attending, contact Bob by email here.

1:00PM - Sunday - New Member Meet and Greet
2023-05-28 13:00 - 16:00 | MN
New Member Meet & Greet 1pm – 4pm
Southdale Library
7001 York Ave. South, Edina, MN

5:30 PM - Thursday - First Thursdays
2023-06-01 17:30 - 20:00 | MN
Lavender’s First Thursdays
Thursday, June 1, 2023
5:30 – 8:00 PM
Granada Theater
3022 Hennepin Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55408
Lavender’s Summer of Pride Kickoff Party and Score @ Pride

Presented by Mall of America
Sponsored by Renewal by Andersen, Steven Scott Management, Minnesota Lynx, Rush Hospital and Truly Hard Seltzer
Host Partners: Ma’am – Quorum

1:00PM - Wednesday - Weekday Lunch Bonus
2023-06-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Cardinal Restaurant & Bar, 2920 East 38th Street, Minneapolis, MN, United States
The Cardinal Restaurant & Bar A WEEKDAY LUNCH BONUS!
On Wednesday, June 7th, 2023, at 1PM let’s meet at The Cardinal Restaurant & Bar – South Mpls; 2920 East 38th Street. It is next to the Blue Line Station (Hiawatha Av. & MTC # 14E, 22 & 23) and has free off-street parking.
Full lunch menu with a separate senior menu too.
If you are thinking of coming, please text please contact Howard by email here.

6:30 PM - Wednesday - Alive & Kicking Renaissance
2023-06-07 18:30 - 21:00 | Bloomington Center for the Arts, 1800 West Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, MN, 55431, United States
Alive & Kickin is the Twin Cities’ Premier Senior

Rock Ensemble. These seniors are amazing. Alive & Kickin gives voice to seniors through personal stories and popular songs, empowering its members to entertain and enlighten multi- generation audiences.
Alive & Kickin is ready to ROCK & REdefine stereotypes around aging in an ALL NEW Original Production: REnassiance features stories and songs from their cast of 38 seniors. Celebrate the “RE” moments that can shape, influence, or change the course of your life.
Get ready to sing, dance and be REenergized – REnewed – REdiscovered.
A group of Prime Timers have seen their annual terrific shows in the past. Now you have an opportunity to experience this fantastic production yourself because the They, Them and Us Activities Group has been invited to take advantage of their Annual Friends and Neighbors Night presentation. All that is asked is that you make a minimum recommended donation to their organization.
When: Wednesday, June 7, 2023. 6:30 pm. Free light dinner starts at 5:30.

Cost: FREE, but a minimum of $10 donation is suggested.
Location: Schneider Theatre Bloomington Center for the Arts
1800 West Old Shakopee Road
Bloomington, MN 55431.
Contact Bob by email here by June 1 to reserve your spot.
Don’t miss this show! It will be one you will always remember.
