Special Invitation-Columbus
2026-09-04 | PA
SPECIAL INVITE NOTICE
The Pittsburgh PrimeTimers are becoming increasingly popular and with good reason! Word is spreading about what a fun, active club we are and people want to be involved with us. One example of this is that we recently received a very nice invitation from our brothers in Columbus asking us to join them for a series of events on Friday, September 4. This would revolve around the Newark Earthworks, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
As many of you know, a good number of our folks are already very excited about our upcoming Paintball event on September 5, which also happens to be the Saturday of Labor Day weekend. Plus, a number of us are already planning to head to the Columbus area on August 14-15 for our own activities, including visits to the zoo, steam engine, world’s largest cuckoo clock, night life, etc. So, it’s a very busy time and all of these opportunities are coming very soon! (Maybe some of their folks will connect with us then!)
Because of these coincidences, we are not going to officially accept this invitation from Columbus at this time. (Maybe in the future!). However, it is possible that some of you may wish to attend the September 4 event on your own — even though it would not be an official Pittsburgh PrimeTimers event. Here are a few highlights and contact info if you are interested: Friday, September 4, 2026 . . . These events would occur in Newark, Ohio, in suburban Columbus. (Probably about three or more hours from the Pittsburgh region). Meet in parking lot of the Great Circle Earthworks by 10:45 a.m. Tour of the Great Circle Earthworks led by an Ohio History Connection archaeologist starting at 11 a.m. That would be followed by driving to the Octagon Earthworks for a hike and a stop by the visitor center. Lunch would follow TBD.
If you are interested, please directly contact George Kane of the Columbus group at 1-614-395-7213 with questions and to indicate your interest in attending.
Ron Smutny
PPT Events Chair

Paintball Event- Fund Raiser
2026-09-05 12:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Steeltown Paint Ball Park, Two Willow Ave, oakdale, PA, 15071, United States
Pittsburgh PrimeTimers Fund Raiser
September 5th, 2026
Arrive 12:30PM
Steel Town Park
Fund Raiser for the PPT Cares Fund and general treasury
Create an atmosphere of authentic tactical air strikes!

Face painting

Basic $2.00, full $5.00

Paintball

The shooters will play tactical play for up to two hours, $25.00 (goes to the vendor)

The shooter can request an enemy to face the firing squad. Firing Squad volunteers will be tapped. (Donation $5.00)

The shooters will be judged for accuracy, number of hits, and sportsmanlike conduct

A prize to the best shooter!

Spin the Wheel. (Sounds like fun)

A list of challenges to accomplish.

Protective Gear-Wear:

Jeans, long sleeve shirt, light jacket.

Steel Town provides goggles and helmets.

Chest protectors. (Rental $5.00)

Other Games for a fee to enjoy:

Golf Simulator

Raceway RC Zone

Ax throwing

Gaming room (air ball, video games, massage chairs for your tired muscles after play.)

Lunch afterwards. Local 50’s dinette.
Steel Town Park requires a confirmed guest count prior to the September 5th event.
Please make your plans to attend and RSVP to Jeff Raines peteycat.raines@gmail.com before September 2nd. If transportation is an issue, email Jeff R.
We will have an enjoyable time.

End-of-Summer Picnic at North Park
2026-09-19 13:00 - 17:00 | Harmony Shelter, North Park, 10405 Tennis Court Road, Allison Park, 15101, United States
Join us at the Harmony Shelter in North Park, a beautiful spot by the water with views of the Boathouse, for one of our most popular gatherings. All members and prospective members are welcome.
We’ll be setting up a Perfect Potluck link so that you’ll be able to let us know what you’re bringing.

The Pittsburgh Symphony Pops Series
2026-10-09 17:30 - 22:30 | Heinz Hall, 600 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, 15222, United States
The Pittsburgh Symphony Pops series is kicking off its season with a salute to the music of the sensational Lin-Manuel Miranda, the incredible creative force behind “Hamilton,” “In the Heights,” and “Encanto.” The orchestra will perform music from these shows and others, and a wonderful Broadway vocalist named Mandy Gonzalez will sing. We plan to enjoy this concert on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9 at Heinz Hall along with an optional dinner at a nearby spot beforehand. (Dinner spot TBD).

Please plan to join us for a fun evening in the Cultural District.

Ron Smutny is organizing this event, and interested persons should follow through.

Go on the Heinz Hall web site or app soon to purchase concert tickets for that evening.
Ron purchased his ticket for Orchestra LEFT, Row H, Seat 5.
You may choose to get tickets very close to there or any other seat selection.
Let Ron know that you will be coming so we can look out for you.
Let Ron know you are would like to come to dinner at 5:30 p.m.
Concert is at 7:30 p.m.
You can reach Ron at smutny7@aol.com.

Hope to see you!
