11:30 AM - Friday - Let's Do Lunch
2024-10-25 11:30 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | The Danish American Center, 3030 West River Parkway, Minneapolis, MN
Let’s Do Lunch Café LGBTQA Senior Luncheon

Tuesday, October 8th – 11:30am – 1:30pm
Friday, October 25th – 11:30am – 1:30pm

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

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, Rainbow Health and Friends & Co

6:30 PM - Sunday - A Night Out in October
2024-10-27 18:30 - 20:30 | Mancini’s Char House, 531 7th Street West, St. Paul, MN, United States
It is a night out and the date is Sunday, October 27th at 6:30 pm at:

Mancini’s Char House
531 – 7th Street West
St. Paul, MN
(at Goodhue St., MTC Route 54 & 74).

Superb Steaks with Amazing Atmosphere; Off- Street Parking, too. Please txt Terry if you are attending; If over 29 individuals attend, a private dining room will be ours. Again, it is important to RSVP by contact Terry by email here

It permits the restaurant to properly prepare for our visit

9:00AM - Saturday - Maple Grove Breakfast
2024-11-02 09:00 - 11:00 | The Original Pancake House, 6322 Vinewood Lane N, Maple Grove, MN, 55311, United States
Let’s meet up on Saturday February 1st at 9:00am at the The Original Pancake House (6322 Vinewood Ln N, Maple Grove, MN 55311, Phone: 763-383-0888). This long- standing classic location for breakfasts never disappoints. From their website: “The Original Pancake House was voted by James Beard as one of the nation’s “Ten Best” breakfast restaurants in the category of “American’s Regional Classic Award.” Please RSVP with Duane by email here.

1:00 PM - Wednesday - A Weekday Lunch Bonus
2024-11-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Cardinal Restaurant & Bar, 2920 East 38th Street, Minneapolis, MN, United States
A WEEKDAY LUNCH BONUS!
On Wednesday, November 6th 2024, 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 contact Howard by email here.
RSVPs must be in by 6pm on Tuesday, November 5th for the Wednesday lunch!

5:30 PM - Thursday - Lavender's First Thursdays
2024-11-07 17:30 - 20:00 | MN
LavendEr’s First Thursdays
Thursday, November 7, 2024 • 5:30 – 8:00 PM Sneaky Pete’s
The ultimate Fun Bar & Grill
14 N. 5th Street
Minneapolis
Host Partners: Pfund – Ma’am – Quorum

1:00 PM - Saturday - PrimeTimers MSP Annual Meeting
2024-11-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Ridgedale Library, 12601 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka, MN, United States
PrimeTimers MSP Annual Meeting

– Reflecting on the Past and Shaping Our Future
The Prime Timers Annual Meeting will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9 at the Robert H. Rohif Room, Ridgedale Library, 12601 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka.
This is a key gathering where we will reflect on the activities of the past year and elect three members to the Board of Directors. Bratwursts, chips and beverages will be served following the election.
Golden Valley Assistant Police Chief R. Perez will make a presentation on how safety practices that can keep seniors safe in today’s environment. A question and answer session will follow his talk.
Your participation will help shape the future of our group as we continue celebrating 25 years of success. Everyone is encouraged to attend this gathering and to contribute to the continued growth of Minneapolis St. Paul Prime Timers.
Hope to see you there.

11:30 AM - Tuesday - Let's Do Lunch Cafe
2024-11-12 11:30 - 13:30 | MN
Let’s Do Lunch Café LGBTQA Senior Luncheon.
The Danish American Center
3030 West River Parkway
Minneapolis, MN 55406
Bus Route 21

Tuesday, November 12th – 11:30am – 1:30pm
Friday, November 22nd – 11:30am – 1:30pm

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, Rainbow Health and Friends & Co

1:15 PM - Saturday - Book Club
2024-11-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Quatrefoil Library, 1220 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55407, United States
What: Beijing Comrades
By: Bei Tang
Where: Quatrefoil Library
When: Nov 16th at 1:15 PM
Contact Rick for details or to subscribe to book club notices by email here.
Book Review:

The first gay novel from mainland China: a tale of capitalism, love, power, and secrecy.

Beijing Comrades is the story of a torrid love affair set against the sociopolitical unrest of late-

eighties China. Due to its depiction of gay sexuality and its critique of the totalitarian government, it was originally published anonymously on an underground gay website within mainland China. This riveting and heartbreaking novel, circulated throughout China in 1998, quickly developed a cult following, and remains a central work of queer literature from the People’s Republic of China. This is the first English-language translation of Beijing Comrades.

Bei Tong is the anonymous author of Beijing Comrades. The author’s real-world identity has been a subject of ongoing debate since the novel was first published.

1:00PM - Tuesday - Weekday Lunch!
2024-11-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Jakeeno’s, 3555 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United States
Join us for a personal size pizza or a salad or a dish of pasta as we visit a great business approaching its 50 year anniversary, as
told in the Lavender – October17th issue. The name is
JAKEENO’S PIZZA & PASTA, 3555 Chicago Avenue, Minneapolis (MTC Route 5 or D). So circle the date on the
calendar – Tuesday, November 19th at 1 PM. This site has off-street parking next to the building. See you there!!

2:00 PM - Thursday - Wild Prime Timers
2024-11-21 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 via Zoom for stimulating conversations about a wide variety of topics. Join us!

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

Topic: Wild Online Meeting

Time: Nov 21, 2024 02:00 PM Central Time (US

and Canada)

11:30 PM - Friday - Let's Do Lunch Cafe
2024-11-22 11:30 - 13:30 | Danish American Center, 3030 West River Parkway, Minneapolis, MN, 55406, United States

2:30 - Thursday - Thanksgiving Brunch
2024-11-28 14:30 - 17:00 | Sarna’s Classic Grill, 3939 University Avenue NE, Columbia Heights, MN, 55421, United States
Thanksgiving Day Brunch at Sarna’s

Prime Timers of Minneapolis / St. Paul will be returning to Sarna’s Classic Grill in
Columbia Heights for their amazing Thanksgiving Day Brunch. The buffet selection is extensive and is of top quality. They offer a casual, laid-back atmosphere with an upscale twist.
Where: Sarna’s Classic Grill
3939 University Avenue NE
Columbia Heights, 55421
When: Thanksgiving Day, November 28th – 2:30pm
Cost: $42.93 includes buffet, group gratuity and tax. Beverages are additional.
Contact Bob by email here.

Our reservation is for 20 guys maximum, so don’t wait too long to confirm your reservation. These seats are sure to be gone quickly.
Buffet ONLY. No other menu options.

12:30 PM - Thursday - Let's Do Lunch Cafe
2024-12-12 12:30 - 15:30 | The Women’s Club of Minneapolis, 410 Oak Grove Street, Minneapolis, MN, United States
Let’s Do Lunch Café
LGBTQA Senior Luncheon.
Special Christmas Luncheon
Thursday, December 12th
– 12:30 to 3:30
The Women’s Club of Minneapolis
410 Oak Grove St.
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Please RSVP and make your lunch selection by
Friday, December 6th
.
RSVP: www.tfaforms.com/5156546
Or contact Dennis @ 612.746.0753
Let’s Do Lunch Café is a joint effort between Prime
Timers MSP and Friends & Co

2:00 PM - Thursday - Wild Prime Timers
2024-12-12 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 second Thursday of the month weekly from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm online via Zoom for stimulating conversations about a wide variety of topics. Join us!

Online via Zoom

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

9:00 PM - Saturday - Sparkle - The Golden Gurls
2024-12-14 21:00 - 23:30 | Black Hart of St Paul, 1415 University Ave W, St. Paul, MN, United States
Sparkle – The Golden Gurls
Saturday, December 14 – 9pm – $7 Entry
Black Hart of Saint Paul
1415 University Ave West
Saint Paul, MN
Our own Michael Gerard aka Sofonda Peters is
performing!

1:15 PM - Saturday - Book Club
2024-12-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Quatrefoil Library, 1220 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55407, United States
What: Queer
By: William Burroughs
Where: Quatrefoil Library
When: Dec. 21 at 1:15 PM
Contact Rick for details or to subscribe to book club notices by email here.
Book Review:
Set in Mexico City during the early 50s, Queer follows William Lee’s hopeless pursuit of desire from bar to bar in the American expatriate scene. Burroughs’ only realist love story, Queer is a haunting tale of possession and exorcism. A film adaptation with Daniel Craig opens in December.
The book club will meet: December 21st
@1:15pm at the Quatrefoil Library
1220 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55407

12:30 PM - Wednesday - Christmas Day Dinner
2024-12-25 12:30 - 15:30 | Park Tavern, 3401 Louisiana Avenue South, St. Louis Park, MN, 55426, United States
Prime Timers Are Gathering for Christmas Day Dinner
Park Tavern
Join us on Christmas Day if you are not spending it with your family or other friends.
Many of our members enjoyed it last year, so we are heading back to Park Tavern again. We will have the same private room, and you may order from their extensive menu and full-service bar.
Don’t miss out … make your reservation today.
Where: Park Tavern, Main Party Room
3401 Louisiana Avenue South
St. Louis Park, MN 55426.
There is plenty of free parking and it is handicap accessible.
When: Main Party Room reserved for 12:30pm seating.
Menu: Can be viewed at www.parktavern.net
Feel free to bring family and guests. 20 seats are available.
Contact Bob by Friday, December 20 by email here to reserve your spot.
Hope to see you there. Ho. Ho. Ho.

11:00 AM - Tuesday - New Year's White Christmas
2024-12-31 11:00 - 17:00 | Chanhassen Dinner Theaters, 501 W. 78th St, Chanhassen, MN, United States
Celebrate An Early New Year With Prime Timers

How:
Join Us for Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, The Musical
Enjoy this production for the first time ever on Chanhassen’s Main Stage. Based on the beloved timeless film, this heartwarming musical adaptation features 17 Irving Berlin songs and follows the book by David Ives and Paul Blake.
Where:
Chanhassen Dinner Theatre
501 West 78th Street
Chanhassen, MN 55317
When:
Tuesday, December 31, 2024 1
1:00 lunch
1:00 show
Cost:
$70. Includes show and lunch.
Mail Payment Check To:
Prime Timers Minneapolis / St. Paul P.O. Box 580814
Minneapolis, MN 55458
For Credit Card Payment:

Contact us by email here.
Payment Due By November 29.
Seats may go fast. Only 18 are available.

1:15 PM - Saturday - Book Club
2025-01-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Quatrefoil Library, 1220 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55407, United States
What: Zig Zag
By: Philip Hambone
Where: Quatrefoil Library
When: Jan. 18 at 1:15 PM
Contact Rick for details or to subscribe to book club notices by email here.
Book Review:
“In this collection of fully realized, fully fleshed
portraits of gay men of a certain age, Philip
Gambone reveals the rich, complicated,
empowering history that defines a generation.
These men are pioneers and survivors — but still
growing and still learning. Storytelling at its best.”

A Weekday Lunch Bonus
2025-02-05 13:00 - 15:00 | Cardinal Restaurant & Bar, 2920 East 38th Street, Minneapolis, MN, United States
A WEEKDAY LUNCH BONUS!
On Wednesday, February 5th 2025, 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 contact us by email here.
RSVPs must be in by 6pm on Tuesday, February 4th for the Wednesday lunch!

Lavender's First Thursdays
2025-02-06 17:30 - 20:00 | Park Tavern, 3401 Louisiana Avenue South, St. Louis Park, MN, 55426, United States
LavendEr’s First Thursdays
Thursday, February 6, 2025 • 5:30 – 8:00 PM
Park Tavern
3401 Louisiana Ave S.
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
Host Partners: Pfund – Ma’am – Quorum

6:00 PM - Friday - LGBTIA+ Game Nights
2025-02-07 18:00 - 22:00 | Quatrefoil Library, 1220 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55407, United States
LGBTIA+ Game Nights
LGBTIA+ Game Nights
6:00 pm Till 10 pm at
2930 13th Ave S.
EVERY FRIDAY EVENING!
Look up R. Lovaasen on the Callbox at the
back of the building. Call me and I will let you
into the community room (The same one used
by Quatrefoil Library). The Facebook page for
the group is LGBTQ Board Games Twin Cities
for updates. We offer a wide variety of games
of many levels of play. Snacks provided.
Cancellations will be posted on the Facebook
page.

6:30 PM - Saturday - Quatrefoil Library Game Nights
2025-02-08 18:30 - 21:30 | Quatrefoil Library, 1220 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55407, United States
Every 2nd and 4th Saturday every Month
6:30pm to 9:30pm
Community Room of the Quatrefoil Library
1220 E. Lake St. Minneapolis, MN

Let's Do Lunch Cafe
2025-02-11 11:30 - 13:30, 2025-02-28 11:30 - 13:30 | United Methodist Church – Hennepin Ave, 510 Groveland Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, United States
Let’s Do Lunch Café
LGBTQA Senior Luncheon.
Tuesday, February 11th – 11:30am – 1:30pm
Friday, February 28th – 11:30am – 1:30pm
WE HAVE A NEW VENUE FOR LET’S DO LUNCH!
Starting Tuesday, February 11th, our lunches will be held at the:
HENNEPIN AVENUE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
511 Groveland Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55403
There will be plenty of space for us and parking, and the facilities are ADA-friendly!
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 - Saturday - Valentine's Day Party
2025-02-15 13:00 - 16:00 | MN
Valentine’s Day Party
Join Us and Find Your 2025 Valentine
Good Food … Fun Door Prizes …
A Chance to Visit with Fellow Prime Timers
When: Saturday, February 15 from 1:00 to 4:00.
Where: The Clubhouse at Tiburon Townhouses
3399 Pilgrim Lane, Plymouth 55441
(Look for Informational Signs)
Cost: $15 per person
Food: Veggie and Fruit Trays, Salad, Lasagna,
Calico Beans, Bread, Desserts and Beverages.
Payment Must Be Received By
Wednesday, February, 12, 2025
Mail Check to Prime Timers at P.O. Box 580814,
Minneapolis, MN 55458
Please contact us by email here with questions.
Hope to See You All There For An Afternoon of Fun
and Mingling.

1:15 PM - Saturday - Book Club
2025-02-22 13:00 - 16:00 | Quatrefoil Library, 1220 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55407, United States
What: Gay Bar
By: Jeremy Atherton Lin
Where: Quatrefoil Library
When: Feb. 22nd at 1:15 PM
Contact Rick for details or to subscribe to book club notices by email here.
Book Review:
Jeremy Atherton Lin’s prose time-travels from
Hollywood nights in the 1970s to a warren of
cruising tunnels built beneath London in the 1770s
to chichi bars in the aftermath of AIDS and today’s
fluid queer spaces.

12:45 PM - Tuesday - Weekday Lunch
2025-02-25 11:30 - 13:30 | Elsie’s, 729 Marshall Street NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55413, United States
We are heading to the Nordeast for our next
weekday lunch. It is a favorite stop for
members. Of course, it is ELSIE’S,
729 Marshall Street N.E. – Mpls.
(MTC Route 11)
Plenty of free off- street parking and some home
cooking is waiting. OH! The date is Tuesday,
February 25th at 12:45 PM.
For a better seating count, please contact us by email here.

1:00 PM - Wednesday - A Weekday Lunch
2025-03-05 13:00 - 15:00 | Cardinal Restaurant & Bar, 2920 East 38th Street, Minneapolis, MN, United States
A WEEKDAY LUNCH BONUS!
On Wednesday, March 5th 2025, 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 contact by email here.
RSVPs must be in by 6pm on Tuesday, March 4th
for the Wednesday lunch!

5:30 PM - Thursday - First Thursdays
2025-03-06 17:30 - 20:00 | Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 2nd Street, Minneapolis, MN, United States
LavendEr’s First Thursdays
Thursday, March 6, 2025 • 5:30 – 8:00 PM
Minneapolis Home + Garden Show
Minneapolis Convention Center
1301 2nd Ave South, Minneapolis
Host Partners: Pfund – Ma’am – Quorum
