{"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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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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5:00 PM Monday – Central Diners at Royale<\/a><\/h2>

\u00a0The Royale Mondays are boring\u2026come out for some fun! Happy Hour Bevvies and Foodies from 5pm to 6:30pm GURL Dinner - $20 Adult Happy Meals \u2013 From $16 - $22...<\/p>\n<\/div>Find out more<\/a><\/div>

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The Royale<\/a>,\n\n635 W. Glenrosa Avenue<\/span>\n\t\n\t\t
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5:00 PM Thursday – Central Diners at Olive Garden – RSVP by July 13th<\/a><\/h2>

RSVP to John R. by July 13th 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!!! One-n-ten is coming to speak. They have a PowerPoint showing their programs.<\/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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3:00 PM Sunday – Movie night<\/a><\/h2>

Bob S. and Jim S. have graciously, once again, opened their home for Movie Nights. They have chosen two movies; one in June the other in July. Your hosts will...<\/p>\n<\/div>Find out more<\/a><\/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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6:00 PM Tuesday – North Central Diners at Time Square Italian Restaurant (LIMIT of 12)<\/a><\/h2>

(Limit of 12) RSVP to Jim K via email at ptopnorthcentraldiners@gmail.com<\/p>\n<\/div>Find out more<\/a><\/div>

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5:00 PM Friday – East Side (Chandler) Mexican Train Dominoes (Limit of 10)<\/a><\/h2>

Mexican Train Dominoes tends to be one of PTOP\u2019s favorite games to play. John H. has offered to host an evening of Mexican Train Dominoes on the East Side (Chandler)...<\/p>\n<\/div>Find out more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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6:30 PM Thursday – Hand and Foot in Phoenix (Limit of 12)<\/a><\/h2>

Hand and Foot in Phoenix Dan and Mark have decided to host a Hand and Foot Card night at their house on the 4th Thursday of the month. They will...<\/p>\n<\/div>Find out more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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6:00 PM Tuesday – East Side Diners at Valle Luna<\/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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