{"id":23,"date":"2019-08-15T23:39:11","date_gmt":"2019-08-15T23:39:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chapters.theprimetimersww.com\/PHOENXAZ\/?page_id=23"},"modified":"2026-04-22T20:38:40","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T03:38:40","slug":"welcome","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chapters.theprimetimersww.com\/phoenix\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome!"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Who We Are<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>

Prime Timers of Phoenix (PTOP) was founded in 1993 as a group for older gay\/bisexual men and their admirers (over 21) to enrich their social lives, engage in diverse activities, and enjoy opportunities in the Phoenix area.<\/span><\/h4>

PTOP is a member chapter of Prime Timers Worldwide<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span>.\u00a0 We welcome members visiting from other chapters.<\/span><\/h4>

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Monthly Activities<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>

PTOP monthly meetings are held at 7:00 PM on the 3rd<\/sup> Thursday of each month (except December.)\u00a0 <\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>

We gather in the Life Center – near the restaurant of the Beatitudes Campus<\/strong> located at:<\/span> 1610 W. Glendale Avenue, Phoenix 85021<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/h4>

Doors open at 6:30 PM.\u00a0 Come join us!\u00a0 No RSVP is needed.<\/span><\/h4>

PTOP offers many activities each month.\u00a0 For the most up-to-date event details, scroll down or click on<\/span> Events Calendar<\/a><\/strong><\/span>.<\/span><\/h3>\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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Contact Us<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>

Email us if you want more information about PTOP, want to attend an event, or confirming an RSVP.\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>

\"\"<\/strong><\/em><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span> Prime<\/span> Timers of Phoenix<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/a><\/h4>

\"\"<\/span>401 E. Paradise Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85022<\/em><\/h4>

\"\"\u00a0\u00a0 Prime Timers of Phoenix Facebook page<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/h4>

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Want to Join Right Now?<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>

Online Process:<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/h3>

For new members and renewing members who need to update their roster information go to online application and payment.<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/h4>

For renewals only<\/strong>, you Do Not<\/strong> need to complete the application form. Just go to payment section<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/span>\u00a0to pay your renewal dues.<\/span><\/h4>

In-person or USPS Mail:<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/h3>

If you prefer, you can still print a PDF copy of our application<\/strong><\/em><\/span>.<\/a> \u00a0Once completed, sign it, and bring it to one of our events along with a check or cash for your membership dues. You may also mail this completed application to PTOP with your check.<\/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
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Upcoming Events are listed below but only 10. If you want to see more click on 'CALENDAR' and click on the event for details.<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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10<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tMay<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t2026<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>
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4:00 – 7:00 PM Sunday – Queer Cooks (QC) Potluck – Potluck to Be Confirmed RSVP to marcreidpbc@gmail.com<\/a><\/h2>

Potluck to Be Confirmed RSVP to marcreidpbc@gmail.com<\/p>\n<\/div>Find out more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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6:00 PM Tuesday – East Side Diners at Ajo Al’s Mesa Mexican Food<\/a><\/h2>

RSVP to Drew A. or Mark C. via email eastdinersrsvp@phoenixprimetimers.com\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>Find out more<\/a><\/div>

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Ajo Al’s Mesa Mexican Food<\/a>,\n\n2336 E. Baseline<\/span>\n\t\n\t\t
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4:00 – 8:00 PM Wednesday – Phoenix Art Museum<\/a><\/h2>

Phoenix Art Museum Wednesday, May 13th, 4 \u2013 8 pm 1625 N Central, Phoenix Meet outside the museum at 3:45 and go in as a group. Can\u2019t make the 4:00...<\/p>\n<\/div>Find out more<\/a><\/div>

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Phoenix Art Museum<\/a>,\n\n1625 N. Central<\/span>\n\t\n\t\t
\n\t\tPhoenix<\/span>,<\/span>\n\n\tAZ<\/abbr>\n\n\n\tUnited States<\/span>\n\n<\/span>\n<\/div>+ Google Map<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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6:00 PM Monday – Mexican Train John’s Residence (Sun City) (Limit 12)<\/a><\/h2>

Mexican Train 6:00 PM (every third Monday of the month?) Where\u2026home of John R. (Activities Director) (Sun City) RSVP by Thursday, the week before; activitiesdirectorptop@gmail.com Lemonade, ice tea and snacks...<\/p>\n<\/div>Find out more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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5:00 PM Thursday – Central Diners at Olive Garden – RSVP by May 18th<\/a><\/h2>

RSVP to John R. by May 18th via email activitiesdirectorptop@gmail.com.<\/p>\n<\/div>Find out more<\/a><\/div>

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Olive Garden – Central<\/a>,\n\n1617 W. Bethany Home Road.,<\/span>\n\t\n\t\t
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7:00 PM Thursday – PTOP Monthly Meeting in the Life Center at the Beatitudes Campus<\/a><\/h2>

All are welcome!!! No speaker. Game Night!  <\/p>\n<\/div>Find out more<\/a><\/div>

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Beatitudes Campus – in the Life Center at the Beatitudes Campus.<\/a>,\n\n1610 West Glendale Avenue<\/span>\n\t\n\t\t
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6:00 PM Monday – North Central Diners at Mamma Lucy Italian Restaurant<\/a><\/h2>

RSVP to Jim K via email at ptopnorthcentraldiners@gmail.com<\/p>\n<\/div>Find out more<\/a><\/div>

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10:00 AM Wednesday – Coffee Klatch at Starbucks<\/a><\/h2>

This is a non-hosted event. Show up and enjoy a cup of coffee and conversation with friends.<\/p>\n<\/div>Find out more<\/a><\/div>

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4:00 PM Wednesday – West Side Diners at Don Ruben’s Mexican Food<\/a><\/h2>

RSVP to Tom S. via email at westdinersrsvp@phoenixprimetimers.com<\/p>\n<\/div>Find out more<\/a><\/div>

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12:30 PM – Central Diners at George Yang’s Chinese Cuisine<\/a><\/h2>

Please RSVP by May 25th at centralptop@gmail.com George Yang's Chinese Cuisine Luncheon \u2013 Great Lunch Combinations Thursday, May 25, 2026 at 12:30pm George Yang's is far from a typical Chinese...<\/p>\n<\/div>Find out more<\/a><\/div>

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