GAYLA Winter Gathering: Embracing Friendship & Community *Updated*
2025-03-07 - 2025-03-09 | Church Brew Works, 3525 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201, United States
Let’s extend a warm welcome to our out-of-state guests, the GAYLA Winter Gathering Committee!

GAYLA Activities throughout the Weekend of March 7th thru March 9th in Pittsburgh
Event Dates: March 7-10, 2025 Location: Hyatt House, 5335 Baum Blvd, Pittsburgh

PrimeTimers are invited to participate in the following activities; registration is required for some events:
Friday, March 7:

Pizza Party at the Hyatt House (registration required)

Time: 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Details: Meet the GAYLA men for pizza and soft drinks.
Note: We ask those who attend to donate to help defray our costs.

Saturday, March 8:

Lunch (registration required)

Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Note: We ask those who attend to donate to help defray our costs.

Church Brew Works Dine-Out (no registration required) Sponsored by Pittsburgh PrimeTimers

Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Church Brew Works, 3525 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15201
RSVP: Required by March 1st, 2025 RSVP to Pittsburgh_PT@yahoo.com
Payment: Individual guest checks will be provided
Parking: Available in front and in the rear of the building

Saturday, March 8:

Exploring Pittsburgh (no registration required)

Details: After lunch on Saturday and after breakfast on Sunday, GAYLA men will be exploring Pittsburgh. Join us, bring your ideas, and help us explore your wonderful city. If you have an idea, come to the Friday night event, Saturday lunch, and/or Sunday breakfast at the hotel and share it. We will see if any of the men would like to go with you!

Sunday, March 9:

Exploring Pittsburgh (no registration required)

Details: Continue exploring Pittsburgh with GAYLA men after breakfast.

Dinner at Pleasure Bar, Bloomfield

Details:

When: Sunday, March 9 at 6:00 pm
Where: Pleasure Bar, 4729 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
Parking: Street parking available
Payment: Separate checks

Monday, March 10:

Breakfast at a Local Diner (no registration required)

Details: Join us for breakfast at one of the diners around the Hyatt House Hotel.

Note: The GAYLA Brotherhood is excited to be visiting Pittsburgh and would like to get to know you better. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect and enjoy the vibrant community of the National GAYLA Travel Group. The group was started in 1979 and holds an annual summer retreat at Ferry Beach in Maine.
Learn More: GAYLA – Ferry Beach – This event is a fantastic way to foster connections and celebrate our community. We look forward to seeing everyone there and making this gathering a memorable experience!
Volunteer Opportunity: Please volunteer to be a PrimeTimers host and enjoy taking our guests around the city.
Contact Jeff R for Details:

Email: peteycat.raines@gmail.com
Phone: 412-952-9074

The Frick Park Walking self tour.
2025-06-11 11:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Frick Environmental Center, 2005 Beechwood Blvd., 15217, United States
PrimeTimers Walk Adventure
Wednesday June 11th, 2025
11:30AM-1:30PM
The Frick Park Walking self tour.
Outdoor Discovery Space and Sensory Nature Trail Opens!
Experience the Outdoor Discovery Space and Sensory Nature Trail at the Frick Environmental
Center! This accessible and inclusive space invites everyone to explore the beauty of Frick Park.
Unleash your curiosity, enjoy local wildlife, and interact with the features.
Please RSVP to Jeff R
peteycat.raines@gmail.com
Lunch before or afterwards – Wear your walking shoes.Thank you!

✨🎩 Join Pittsburgh PrimeTimers® for a Magical Night Out!
2025-06-11 19:30 - 21:00 | Liberty Magic, 811 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15222, United States
Pittsburgh PrimeTimers® is heading to Liberty Magic to experience the unforgettable Lucy Darling live on stage!
🗓 Date: Wednesday, June 11, 2025 🕢 Time: 7:30 PM 📍 Location: Liberty Magic, 811 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 📞 Box Office: 412-456-6666
💫 Why You Don’t Want to Miss This! Lucy Darling is a world-renowned magician and entertainer, combining witty improv, clever storytelling, and impossible magical feats in a mesmerizing 70-minute show. With 15 major entertainment awards, including a Guinness World Record and a Ripley’s Believe It or Not feature, Lucy is a true master of the magical arts!
🎟 Ticket Availability: Best seats for June 11, but more shows are scheduled if this date doesn’t work for you!
Gather your fellow PrimeTimers and let’s enjoy a night of laughter, wonder, and dazzling illusions together! ✨

An Underappreciated Piece of American History
2025-07-12 11:30 | kanes Woods, 1461 Scrubgrass Road, scott township, 15243, United States
Join the PPT for a walk event on July 12th at 11:30 AM. We’ll meet at 1461 Scrubgrass Road, Scott Township.
Discover the historical significance of the Kane Woods Nature Area, a 72-acre preserve featuring two miles of trails.
The nature area commemorates the Whiskey Rebellion, a pivotal moment in U.S. history. In 1794, facing Revolutionary War debt, President George Washington enacted a whiskey tax. When local farmers, whose income heavily relied on whiskey production, resisted, they formed an angry mob. They descended upon General John Neville’s estate on Bower Hill, burning his mansion and other buildings to the ground. In response, Washington dispatched 13,000 troops to quell what became known as the Whiskey Rebellion. A historical marker near the trails commemorates the infamous march of the “Whiskey Boys.”
Trailhead: 1461 Scrubgrass Road, Scott Township Level of Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Don’t Miss: The Mother Tree
Be sure to see The Mother Tree, an enormous red oak on the JCC Trail. This impressive tree is approximately 52 inches in diameter and is officially dated by the state forestry department to be 200-250 years old.

McKeesport Model Railway Event
2025-12-06 12:30 - 14:30 | McKeeksport Moderl Railway, 2209 Walnut Ave, McKeesport, PA, 15132, United States
All you train lovers.
Let’s get together and enjoy an afternoon at the McKeesport Model Railway Open House.
Adults $7.00
Let’s meet in the lobby at the train club house at 12:30PM
Saturday December 6th, 2025
I am sure we will enjoy the modern layout and enjoy a bit of Mckeesport history.
RSVP to Jeff R, email-peteycat.raines@gmail.com

Steeltown Paint Park
2026-01-17 12:30 - 16:30 | Steeltown Event Park, 2 Willow Ave, Oakdale, 15071, United States
Something new for the Pittsburgh PrimeTimers
Pittsburgh Steeltown Paint Park
If you ever played cowboys and indians or army growing up here is your chance to play again as adults.
January 17th, 2025, Saturday
Time: 12:30PM
Bring snacks and BYOB
PrimeTimers will supply bottled water.
Cost $20.00-$25.00
All Indoor
The more participants we have the lower the cost.
RSVP Jeff R email, peteycat.raines@gmail.com
Address: 2 Willow Ave, Oakdale, PA 15071
Pittsburgh Ultimate Party Destination
Craving Excitement, Rain or Shine?
At Steeltown Event Park, our state-of-the-art indoor, climate-controlled facility and expansive outdoor fields ensure the thrills never stop—no matter the weather! Stay warm in winter, cool in summer, and dive into action-packed fun like paintball, airsoft, gellyball, laser tag, axe throwing, VR escape rooms, and golf simulators. Here’s why we’re Pittsburgh’s ultimate adventure destination:

Low pack paintball with jellyballs, non painful and water soluble.
Goff simulator
Video Gamed

Come one come all and let’s play!

The Historic Warner Cascade Theatre Museum
2026-05-02 12:30 - 15:00 | The Historical Warner Theater-New Castle PA, 11 S Mill St, New Castle, 16101, United States
Only 58 minutes from Pittsburgh. Let’s considering car pooling.
We will meet for a meal before or after our museum adventure.

NEW CASTLE, Pa. (WKBN) — The Historic Warner Cascade Theatre Museum in New Castle.
The Cascade was the Warner Brothers’ first theater. It opened Feb. 2, 1907. Now, it’s been turned into a museum with two theaters to honor the Warner Brothers legacy and where it all began.
“It’s the only one of its kind, it’s not another Warner Brothers theater, it’s the Warner Brothers theater,” said museum acting curator Bob Vargo.
The Warner brothers began by showing The Great Train Robbery during Youngstown’s summer county fairs. Once winter came, they turned a closed hotel into the Cascade.
Bob Vargo said the museum replicates the original theatre.
“They turned into a theatre, 99 chairs — and we do have one of the original chairs that they borrowed from the funeral home down the street,” Vargo said.

“We have some really unique and significant memorabilia in our museum that pertains to the history of the Warner family,” Kern said.
“It’s beautifully laid out, and it’s just amazing what they’ve done. I mean there are things there that I want copies of because I don’t have them, you know, like the immigration papers of my great-grandfather in 1888,” said Harry Warner’s granddaughter Cass Warner.
When Warner and Kern met in 1994, the building was about to be torn down. The ceiling had fallen in due to a snow storm. Together, they worked to save the building.
RSVP to Jeff R at pittsburgh_pt@yahoo.com or peteycat.raines@gmail.com before April 30th, 2026.

May's PaintPark
2026-05-09 12:30 - 17:30 | Steeltown Paint Park, 2 Willow Ave, oakdale, PA, 15071, United States
Steeltown Paint Park
Pittsburgh Steeltown Paint Park
The Maze and Gameplay
We navigate through tubes, tanks, and half-opened closets while ducking behind short walls to avoid being hit — that paints a vivid picture of the immersive environment. This type of setup is common in jellyball arenas, where the focus is on creating a dynamic and engaging battlefield. Many arenas emphasize safety and fun while encouraging players to strategize and move through obstacles
Saturday, May 9, 2026
Time: 12:30PM
Bring snacks, sweets, and BYOB.
PrimeTimers will supply sliders sandwiches and bottled water.
Weather permitting, we will enjoy and outdoor shelter.
$25.00 for Gellyball Experience
Ax throwing, Car racing, Golf simulator, additional charge.
RSVP Jeff R email, peteycat.raines@gmail.com
Address: 2 Willow Ave, Oakdale, PA 15071
Pittsburgh Ultimate Party Destination
Craving Excitement, Rain or Shine?
At Steeltown Event Park, our state-of-the-art indoor, climate-controlled facility and expansive outdoor fields ensure the thrills never stop—no matter the weather! Stay warm in winter, cool in summer, and dive into action-packed fun like, gellyball, laser tag, ax throwing, VR escape rooms, and golf simulators. Here’s why we’re Pittsburgh’s ultimate adventure destination:

Low pack paintball with gellyballs, non painful and water soluble.
Goff simulator
Video Gamed

Come one come all and let’s play!

Day Trip to Newell WV
2026-06-05 11:00 - 17:00 | Fiestaware Newell, WV, 672 Fiesta Drive, Newell, WV, United States
Fiestaware Tent Sale Experience
Event Details

Date: Friday, June 5th, 2026
Location: 672 Fiesta Drive, Newell, WV 26050-1077.
Arrival Time: 11:00 AM
Meeting Time: 12:45 PM at the ticket booth.

What to Expect

The Fiesta Tableware Company is known for its iconic, colorful dinnerware. Visitors often enjoy factory tours, outlet shopping, and learning about the history of the brand.
The outlet store offers discounted second-quality Fiesta® dinnerware during special sales, but it’s also a great place to shop year-round

Additional Plans
After meeting at the ticket booth, the group will decide between:

Visiting Rogers Flea Market: A popular destination for unique finds and antiques.
Lunch at Mountaineer Casino Resort: A nearby resort offering dining options and entertainment.
Both options, depending on time and group preference.

Travel Tips

Parking: There is plenty of parking available at the Fiesta Tableware Company.
Carpooling: Coordinate with your fellow PrimeTimers brothers to carpool to the event.
Hours of Operation: The outlet store is typically open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Saturday. The flea market hours are 7:00 AM-3:00 PM.
RSVP pittsburgh_pt@yahoo.com or Jeff R. peteycat.raines@gmail.com
