Pittsburgh PrimeTimers®

Don't get shut out!
2022-09-06 | Western Maryland Scenic Railroad, 13 Canal Street, Cumberland, MD, 21502
If you haven’t bought your ticket for the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad trip on October 21 yet, better head over to the WMSR website now and choo-choo-choose your seat! These tickets will sell out soon. Click here for details.

Dumpling Party
2022-09-15 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Amazing Dumplings, 5882 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, United States
PrimeTimers® Member Brett Rutherford came to Pittsburgh in 2016 and quickly found a favorite Chinese restaurant in Squirrel Hill. It was originally known as “Sakura,” serving both sushi and Chinese food, but now it has re-opened as “Amazing Dumplings” with a new menu centering on colorful dumplings and noodle dishes originating in North China. The dumplings and their fillings are created by Ping Geng, and her husband, Feng Gao, supervises the creation of spicy dishes from North China.
For our “Dumpling Party,” Ping Geng will explain the art of new-style dumpling-making, with colorings and fillings she has created. Brett Rutherford, a publisher and book designer, offered to help in the restaurant’s refurbishing, so he designed more than a dozen large-format digital prints centering on the art of China’s Tang and Song dynasties, art created while Europe was still in the Middle Ages. Brett will give us a guided tour of the digital art created for Amazing Dumplings. There will be Dargons!

PPT Monthly Zoom Call 1:00 p.m.
2022-09-17 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | Zoom, PA, United States
We’re looking forward to getting together for our monthly Pittsburgh PrimeTimers® Zoom chat on Saturday, September 17 at 1:00 p.m.
During our meeting, a researcher from the University of Pittsburgh will make a short presentation on the topic of healthy aging and brain health, and briefly introduce us to an ongoing study that benefits older adults. Called ForAging, the study aims to address the challenges older adults (age 60+) encounter in carrying out their day-to-day activities. The goal of the study is to help older adults maintain (or improve) their independence.
PPT members may also be interested in attending the PrimeTimers Worldwide fall regional Zoom meeting at 3:00 the same day. Our chapter is invited to have up to five members participate, so if you think you’d like to attend, let us know by email and we’ll send you the details.
Join our Zoom meeting by clicking the following link or entering the meeting ID in the Zoom app. You can also attend by phone by calling 1 929 205 6099 and entering the meeting ID.
Meeting ID: 830 6055 7493
Here’s the link to the Zoom call: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83060557493 . You can log on 5 minutes before we get started. If you haven’t already, download “Zoom Cloud Meetings” on your smartphone. Find the app here in the App Store; or here on Google Play. If you plan to instead participate by computer, you’ll need a camera and microphone on your computer. Go here to download the software.

PPT Carrie Furnace Tour
2022-09-25 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Carrie Blast Furnaces, 801 Carrie Furnace Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA, 15218, United States
Declared a National Historic Landmark in 2006, Carrie, as it’s affectionately known, entices visitors to marvel at the scale and legacy of its industrial might. A remnant of the legendary U.S. Steel Homestead Steel Works, the Carrie Blast Furnaces are a vestige of Pittsburgh’s 20th-century domination of the steel industry.
During this two-hour guided tour, you’ll hear stories about the site’s technology (including why it is nationally significant) as well as get to know the culture of its workers. You’ll also learn a bit about the iron-making process, from the movement of the raw materials to the tapping of the furnaces that produced fiery molten iron.
Explore the Steel City by taking a tour of the Carrie Blast Furnaces!
General Admission
Advance – $21 / At-the-Door – $25
Seniors (62 and above)
Advance -$17 / At-the-Door – $20

Oktoberfest
2022-10-02 16:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Blue Moon, 5115 Butler St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201, United States
Hold the date for PPT’s ooom-pa-pa-party at The Blue Moon! Details to follow.

Asian Lantern Festival
2022-10-14 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Pittsburgh Zoo, 7370 Baker St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Pittsburgh PrimeTimers lights up the Lantern Festival!
They’re back and bigger than ever! The Asian Lantern Festival returns with an all-new display, featuring guest favorites from days past.
Explore the Zoo at night among giant luminous handcrafted sculptures, including extinct and endangered animals. Learn about Asian history, culture, and enjoy themed food and entertainment.
The Chinese lantern festival originated in China as far back as 202 BC. The popular Chinese celebration influenced nearby nations like Korea and japan and has now evolved into a celebration of many countries including the US.
There are many stories about the origins of the lantern festival which include stories of love, worship, prosperity and riddles. Traditionally the festival is celebrated on a full moon to mark the end of Chinese New Year and lasts for three days.
Here in Pittsburgh the Asian Lantern festival lasts from Friday, August 12 through Sunday, October 30. The Pittsburgh Zoo’s festival lights up lanterns as tall as 30 feet high; extinct dinosaurs; giant pandas and YES there will be dragons!
Join us on Friday October 14, at 6:30 p.m. for a spectacular light display with PPT friends.
This is an outdoor event. Most indoor facilities, including the PPG Aquarium, will not be open.
Base adult ticket $22.95. Ticket prices vary and discounts are available. Tickets are online only, no cash sales. See details below.
Asian Lantern Festival tickets are only sold online at the Pittsburgh Zoo’s website.

Steam Locomotive Train Trip
2022-10-21 | Western Maryland Scenic Railroad, 13 Canal Street, Cumberland, MD, 21502
Don’t miss the breathtaking fall foliage as the steam engine-powered train makes its way from Cumberland, Maryland to Frostburg through the scenic Allegheny Mountains. We’ll depart at 11:30 Friday morning, October 21 for this very popular 4-1/2 hour train trip. More information here. Please email with any questions.

Thanksgiving Potluck
2022-11-12 14:30 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Northside Common Ministries, 1601 Brighton Road, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
Sign up closes Thursday, November 10 for our traditional Thanksgiving potluck! We bring: roasted turkey with stuffing, mashed potatoes, coffee and tea. You bring: a side dish, appetizer or dessert!
You must sign up here. If you’re not bringing anything, that’s fine — but we still need to know that you’re coming so we have an accurate count.
The potluck will be held at Northside Common Ministries, the same place we held the Christmas party two years ago. The bus stops at the door, and parking is readily available in the rear. This year we’ll be entering through the side door and meeting below, where there’s a big kitchen — so if you have something to warm up there will be plenty of oven space.
If you’d like to help set up, someone will be there by 2:00 pm. We expect the meal to begin between 2:30 and 3:00. Hope to see you there!

Holiday Dinner - Sign Up Now!
2022-12-03 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Bravo! Italian Kitchen, 250 W Bridge Street, West Homestead, PA, 15120
PPT’s holiday dinner at Bravo!
$25/person; includes salad or soup, and choice of Shrimp Fra Diavolo, Chicken Marsala, or Spaghetti and Meatballs. Coffee/tea/soft drinks, tax and gratuity are included.
Prepayment is required. If you’re coming, you must email us at pittsburgh_pt@yahoo.com before December 1 and we will send you a PayPal invoice.

Carnegie Science Center and lunch on the North Shore
2022-12-08 11:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Carnegie science center, 1 Allegheny Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
Join fellow PrimeTimers as we visit the Carnegie Science Center for a seasonal get-together.
We will meet at the main entrance Thursday, December 8th at 11:00 a.m.
Tickets: Adult 65+ cost $15.00, and Adults cost $20.00, tickets can be purchased at the door or online in advance.
Admission is free for members of the Carnegie Museum of Pittsburgh; the cost is $75 for adults and $50 for seniors; membership includes but is not limited to:
Free general admission for one year to Carnegie Museum of Art, Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Carnegie Science Center, and The Andy Warhol Museum.
Established October 5 1991, the Carnegie Science Center is the most visited museum in Pittsburgh, and is located along the Ohio River on the North Shore. It has four floors of interactive exhibits totaling over 400 exhibits, and attracts over 700,000 visitors each year.
General Admission includes Miniature Railroad & Village®, Mars: The Next Giant Leap, Highmark SportsWorks®, four floors of interactive exhibits, live demonstration shows, planetarium astronomy shows, and the USS Requin (SS 481)*. We ask that all visitors (including Members) to secure your tickets online in advance of arriving. There is no surcharge for online ticket purchases.

The Western Pennsylvania Model Railroad Museum - This Friday!
2022-12-30 11:00 (America/New_York) | Western Pennsylvania Model Railroad Museum, 5507 Lakeside Drive, Gibsonia, PA, 15044, United States
The Western Pennsylvania Model Railroad Museum is dedicated to promote and preserve the history of railroads in Western Pennsylvania through the hobby of model railroading. Using model railroading displays and reference materials on the railroad industry and model railroading, the WPMR educates and entertains students and enthusiasts around the world.
The Museum’s main attraction, a 40′ X 100′ scale representation of the tracks between Pittsburgh, Pa. and Cumberland, Md. set in the summer of 1952 will bring back fond memories of the PrimeTimers recent trip to Cumberland Md. where we rode the Frostburg Flyer steam powered locomotive.
Those PrimeTimer adventurers who have been bicycling this past year on the GAP trail will also appreciate the museums replica of this particular section of rail line which has been transformed into what now is the Great Allegheny Passage a bicycle trail.
In addition to this display, the museum also maintains a collection of historical model train sets and many replications of historical building that still exist in today. The museum also offers Model Railroading Classes.

If you are interested in attending this event let us know!
If you have available room in your car or need a ride let us know!
No RSVP is required, but we’d like have an idea of the group size to plan for a casual dinner afterwards.
Contact us at our email address: Pittsburgh_PT@yahoo.com or call us by phone at: 412-212-6464.

FYI:
“HO” scale is used for the layout of the main display. The museum also has Lionel train sets sometimes known as “O” scale which were found under the Christmas trees of many American homes in days gone by.
The requested donation for The Holiday Train Show is $10.00 for adults.
The event is scheduled for: Friday, December 30 @ 11:00 am
More information will follow…

PrimeTimers Coffee Klatch
2023-01-07 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Russ Parkinson, PA, United States
You’re Invited – This Saturday!

Usher in the New Year the right way with good conversation, friendship and coffee Saturday, January 7, 2023, when Russ and Ken host a PrimeTimers Coffee Klatch at their home in McKees Rocks from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
For location and contact information check your email from Pittsburgh PrimeTimers!
Hope you can make it! Happy New Year!

Hokkaido Seafood Buffet "Dine Out"
2023-01-12 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | HOKKAIDO Seafood Buffet, 4612 Browns Hill Rd, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, United States
Pittsburgh PrimeTimers will be dining out at Hokkaido Seafood Buffet in Squirrel Hill and everyone is invited to join us! Hokkaido is named after the second largest island of Northern Japan – they feature Japanese, Chinese and American cuisine at the buffet bars. Many of our PPT members have dined there and have enjoyed authentic and traditional menus. Whether you delight in appetizers, lo mein, seafood or sushi you are sure to finish your meal satisfied in the company of new friends and familiar faces.
There is no need to RSVP. Just show up!
Hokkaido Seafood Buffet
4612 Browns Hill Rd,
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Phone: (412) 421-1422
​Adults $21.99 (Mon. – Thur. after 3:30pm)
Senior Citizens 65 yrs. & older 10% OFF
All major credit cards are accepted.

Pittsburgh PrimeTimers Events Committee Meeting
2023-01-14 11:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Northside Common Ministries, 1601 Brighton Road, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
Pittsburgh PrimeTimers has recently formed a new events committee and is inviting anyone interested in participating to attend. The first meeting will be held at the Northside Common Ministries on Brighton Road. Experience is not necessary but useful. The only requirement is a willingness to help out. Your involvement will be valued.

Pittsburgh PrimeTimers connecting community with the museums.
2023-01-21 12:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Carnegie Museum of Art, 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
PrimeTimers will meet in front of the Art Store at the Carnegie Museum from 12:30-1:00 for the Drop-in Tours which are available on a first come first serve basis at no charge with no registration from 1-2 pm.
Join Pittsburgh PrimeTimers at the Carnegie Museum of Art for a docent guided “Drop-in Tour” of the 58th Carnegie International that will lead you through a constellation of artworks that connect the currents of the exhibition with contemporary questions and your own lived experience. The guided docent tour is on a first-come, first-serve basis.
The 58th Carnegie International, which is titled Is it morning for you yet?, runs from September 24, 2022 to April 2, 2023, and unfolds along two conceptual overlapping currents: historical works from the collections of international institutions, estates, and artists, alongside new commissions and recent works by contemporary artists.

The following Permanent Collections are on view everyday:
Permanent Collection: Highlights and History
Discover the fascinating range of works of art that together enrich the history of the museum from Winslow Homer to Mary Cassatt and the Impressionists to abstraction and the art of our moment.
Permanent Collection: Decorative Arts and Design
Explore some of the most significant design developments of the past three centuries from the evocative and extraordinary to the practical and everyday created by notable designers.
Permanent Collection: Modern and Contemporary Focus
Delve deeply into works of art created between 1945 and today. Traverse the ideas, materials, and approaches to making and thinking that help us gain new perspectives about our recent moment.

Drop-in Tours are available Wednesday through Monday, 1–2 pm And Thursdays, 6–7 pm from September 24, 2022 – March 29, 2023 and are free with museum admission. No registration is required. Tours meet in front of the Carnegie Museum of Art Store.

Standard, manual wheelchairs are available free of charge at museum coat check on first-come, first-served basis. We also welcome your personal manual or motorized wheelchairs, walkers, or scooters. The museum’s dining areas, gift shops, and restrooms are wheelchair accessible.

Coat check are available at the Courtyard entrance and the lower level of the Grand Staircase. Paid lockers are available on the lower level. These amenities are being cleaned regularly, but please use at your own risk.

Pricing:

Adults: $20.00
Adults 65 and over: $15.00
Admission is free with Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh membership and includes:
FREE general admission for one year to Carnegie Museum of Art, Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Carnegie Science Center, and The Andy Warhol Museum.
Individual Membership – $75/$6.25 monthly
Senior Individual Membership – $50/$4.17 monthly
Dual Membership – $100/$8.33 monthly

Breakfast at Ritter's
2023-01-28 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Ritter’s Diner, 5221 Baum Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA, 15224, United States
PPT Breakfast at Ritter’s the 4th Saturday of the month at 10 AM
Start your day off right with a nutritious breakfast and Pittsburgh PrimeTimers. Experience a classic Pittsburgh favorite, Ritter’s Diner, where you will enjoy the most important meal of the day in an inviting atmosphere. At Ritter’s Diner, there is something for everyone, so join us for an unforgettable breakfast that will give you the energy needed to conquer your day!
There’s no need to RSVP; just meet near the front door at 10:00 a.m., or look for one of the large tables in the back, where we are usually seated. Remember, Ritter’s only accepts cash, but there’s an ATM on the premises.
Ritter’s Diner
5221 Baum Boulevard
Pittsburgh, PA 15224

Bowling Ball Bash
2023-02-01 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Crafton Ingram Bowling lanes, 252 Crafton Ingram Shopping Center, Pittsburgh, PA, 15205, United States
Here’s something NEW! Prime timers will have a bowling evening at 3:00pm Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at Crafton Ingram lanes located 252 Crafton Ingram Shopping Center Pittsburgh, PA 15205 – Tel. 412-921-0200.
This is a “GET OUT OF THE HOUSE AND GET MOVING” event. Check it out at WWW.CRAFTONINGRAMLANES.COM
There is plenty of parking close to the entrance and if we go on a Wednesday at 3:00 pm. We can bowl two hours and not have to drive in the dark. On Wednesday, the cost is $3.25 per person per game with a shoe rental of $4.00. Or check this out; Pizza and Bowling Deal, for $62.95, four bowlers get two hours of bowling, shoe rental, one large pizza, and a soft drink pitcher. Extra bowlers are $5.95 per for up to eight people. If this is popular it can become a monthly or bi monthly event. SOOOOO LET’S GOOOOO!!!!

Taj Mahal Indian Restaurant Pittsburgh
2023-02-11 16:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Taj Mahal Indian Restaurant, 7795 McKnight Rd, PIttsburgh, PA, 15237, United States
Join PPT Saturday, February 11th at 4:30 pm as we visit a well-established Indian restaurant in Pittsburgh for a monthly dine out. Order your fare from the menu or fill and replenish your plate from the all-day buffet.
RSVP by Thursday, February 9th.
Located north of the city, the Taj Mahal has been serving authentic Indian cuisine at its finest for the past 25 years. Using no preservatives, chemicals, or flavor enhancers and only the freshest produce, meats and spices healthy Indian dishes are created with care.
Onsite parking is available and if you intend to travel by public transit PRT service is available. Take the PRT bus number 12 McKnight outbound from Pittsburgh and exit the bus at the McKnight Rd. and Johnanna Drive FS. The restaurant is just up ahead on the left but, you have to walk back to the traffic signal to cross McKnight Road.
For years, authentic Indian cuisine has been the specialty at Taj Mahal Inc. When you’re craving the unique tastes of India that can’t be found at your average restaurant, you need to make a quick trip to our third-generation Indian restaurant in Pittsburgh, PA.

Beef & Bean Chili at the Blue Moon
2023-02-19 16:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | The Blue Moon, 5115 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201, United States
Beef & Bean Chili Party at the Blue Moon
5115 Butler Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Sunday, February 19th at 4:00 pm
To bean or not to bean? That is the question.
The more beans the better is what I say! If you’re wondering why to eat beef and bean chili in the last month of winter – we’re with you! Come down to Andy’s in Lawrenceville and warm up with some spirits and Robert’s almost famous beef and bean chili. Hearty and satisfying; this makes your mouth water kind of food will have you work up a thirst.
Chile Night at the Blue Moon has been one of PPT’s best attended events. We’re looking forward to seeing all of you. Bring a guest. PPT is always looking to expand our membership.

March Bowling Ball Bash
2023-03-01 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Crafton Ingram Bowling lanes, 252 Crafton Ingram Shopping Center, Pittsburgh, PA, 15205, United States
Hey Guys;
Let’s keep the ball rolling…. Everyone had a great time and wanted to do it again so the Pittsburgh PrimeTimers are having another bowling ball bash! Same PPT time, same PPT place…
There is plenty of parking, pizza, soft drinks and BYOB. We can bowl two hours and get home before dark!
Wednesday, the cost is $3.25 per person / per game with a shoe rental of $4.00 or “Pizza & Bowling Deal”, for $62.95, four bowlers get two hours of bowling, shoe rental, one large pizza, and a soft drink pitcher. Extra bowlers are $5.95 per for up to eight people.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle - Irish Pub Dineout
2023-03-10 16:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
If you’re looking for a pot of gold or maybe a four leaf clover you will enjoy this dine out. Pittsburgh PrimeTimers will gather at Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle in the Strip District for appetizers, entrees, drinks and craic. Located in the heart of the Strip District on-street parking and public transit are available.
If you are coming by bus from downtown, it is an 8 minute bus trip; take the 86 Liberty, 87 Friendship, 88 Penn or the 91 Butler Street bus(s) and exit the bus at Liberty Ave. and 21st St. Cross Liberty Ave. and walk up 21st St. one block to Penn Ave. and make a right.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle
2329 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

(412) 642-6622

Must RSVP by March 7th for this event; reply to this email or at Pittsburgh_PT@Yahoo.com

"Dandy Andy" Guided Tour at the Warhol
2023-03-18 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Warhol Museum, 117 Sandusky Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
Join Pittsburgh PrimeTimers for a dandy time at The Andy Warhol Museum on a special “Dandy Andy” tour. Led by an artist educator, the tour will take us on a colorful, sometimes poignant, journey through the pop art icon’s personal life and work while exploring his unique place in LGBTQ+ history.
Located on Pittsburgh’s North Side, the Museum is the largest repository of Warhol’s art and archives. We’ll meet in the Museum lobby at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 18th 2023. (The tour begins at 1:00 p.m.) Details below. Don’t miss the opportunity to discover this Pittsburgh native’s world and see why he remains one of the most influential artists of our time.
Admission: $23 for adults and $11 for seniors (age 65 and older).
Admission is free with Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh membership. Learn more about membership benefits at https://www.warhol.org/discounts/
Parking: Museum parking is $8 (cash only) in The Warhol lot during normal Museum hours (10 a.m.–5 p.m. Wednesday–Monday; 10 a.m.–10 p.m. Fridays) and varies during non-operation hours. The lot is located on the northeast corner of Sandusky and East General Robinson Streets, and the entrance is on East General Robinson Street. A large Brillo Box parking attendant booth is next to the entrance. Additional public parking is available north of the museum in the East General Robinson Street parking garage. Prices vary.
Transit: The Warhol is a level 10-minute walk from Downtown Pittsburgh across the Andy Warhol (7th Street) Bridge. Or take any number of bus routes from Liberty and Seventh Avenues: 1, 6, 12, 13, 16 and 17.

While an rsvp is important for events, feel free to attend this event without reservations. Pittsburgh PrimeTimers will spring for the artist educator tour fee which includes 15 participants, and if we have more participation no worries PPT has you covered.

Bowling Ball Madness
2023-03-29 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Crafton Ingram Bowling lanes, 252 Crafton Ingram Shopping Center, Pittsburgh, PA, 15205, United States
It was so much fun bowling with friends on March 1st! We had a great time watching ten pins stand, waiting to be knocked down. The excitement of each strike, spare, or gutter ball made us cheer and laugh. After three games, we stopped for dinner, and it was the perfect way to spend an evening together. If you weren’t able to join us, don’t worry—we are planning another event on March 29th, 2023! Be sure to check out our events calendar for more information if you’d like to join in the fun next time around!

March 29 at 3:00 pm

Crafton Ingram Lanes
252 Crafton Ingram Shopping Center
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
Tel. 412-921-0200

Survey Results
2023-04-11 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom, PA, United States
We had a good response to our comprehensive (50-question) survey asking for your feedback on an array of activities for 2023. As with most surveys, the results weren’t completely as expected. We’ll go over the survey findings – and some of the surprises, before putting your responces on the calendar. Click the zoom meeting link below on Tuesday, April 11th at 7:00pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87015987830?

Heinz History Center & The Church Brew Works
2023-04-15 13:30 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Church Brew Works, 3525 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201, United States
Pittsburgh PrimeTimers is delighted to bring you the History Highlights tour at the Heinz History Center, a place where stories come alive and history is made every day. We are officially on the calendar for Saturday, April 15th for a guided tour at 2:00 p.m. Please arrive by 1:30 p.m.The cost will be $14.00/person for all visitors including History Center members. Followed by an informal meal at The Church Brew Works restaurant, an iconic landmark that has been delighting diners since 1996.
The Heinz History Center, 1212 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 (2:00pm tour)
The Heinz History Center includes six floors of exhibit space, and the History Highlights tour will take the group to the true “highlights” of the museum: you’ll explore the rich history of innovation and invention in Pittsburgh, discuss some of western PA’s greatest sports moments, and travel through the history of the Heinz Company. Visitors can gain valuable insight into what makes Pittsburgh so special today by engaging in conversations with knowledgeable docents who are passionate about their city’s history.
The Church Brew Works, 3525 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15201 (4:30pm dinner)
The Church Brew Works is a must-visit restaurant for anyone looking to experience the city’s unique culture and cuisine. Not only does this iconic eatery offer an extensive menu of traditional pub food, but it also features craft beers made from recipes inspired by centuries-old brewing traditions. The atmosphere inside the restaurant is cozy and inviting, making it perfect for any occasion. Its convenient location on Liberty Avenue makes it easy to access if you’re coming from the History Center.

RSVPs are essential for any event, especially when it comes to large events such as the visit to the Heinz History Center and the Church Brew Works. RSVPs ensure that the venues knows exactly how many people will be attending and can plan accordingly. In addition to ensuring a pleasant experience for all involved, RSVPs also provide peace of mind regarding payment. The History Center and the Church Brew Works will bill each visitor separately. Please be sure to RSVP by April 12th.

Pittsburgh Botanic Garden & Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
2023-04-19 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Pittsburgh Botanic Garden, 799 Pinkerton Run Road, Pittsburgh, PA, 15071, United States
Wednesday, April 19th at 2:00 p.m.
Pittsburgh PrimeTimers® are excited to invite you to join us for a nature walk at the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden! Followed by an early dinner at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store a highly popular restaurant in Robinson Township.
This is an opportunity for you to immerse yourself in the beauty of Western Pennsylvania’s natural woodland and take in its breathtaking views. You will be able to explore walking trails while listening to songs from migratory birds, enjoying native wildflowers, smelling natures fragrant blossoms – all while connecting with nature’s healing imagery and sound.
This event is open for everyone so please feel free share it with friends who would like attend as well! We believe that spending time outdoors can help reduce stress levels and improve overall mental health. Nature walks provide an ideal way of escaping our busy lives filled with technology-driven distractions; instead we can reconnect ourselves back into harmony with the environment around us. So don’t miss out on this chance to experience something truly special!
Pittsburgh Botanical Gardens – 799 Pinkerton Run Road – Pittsburgh, PA 15071
After wandering the undulating trails at the Botanical garden we’ll drive – not far – to Cracker Barrel Old Country Store for dinner. Please join us; Cracker Barrel has always been rooted in warm hospitality and home-style cooking – that’s why it’s a great place to host Pittsburgh PrimeTimers for dinner.
Cracker BarrelOld Country Store – 200 Davis Boulevard – Pittsburgh, PA 15275
If you can’t make the nature walk – feel free to join us for dinner at 4:00 p.m. or if you’re not enthused about dinner – don’t miss out on natures healing embrace.

PARKING:

The main Welcome Center parking lot is partially open. If lot is full, additional parking is available across the street in the East Lot.

ACCESSIBILITY:
All are welcome to enjoy Pittsburgh Botanic Garden’s beautiful display gardens, woodlands and exhibit areas. When planning your visit, please consider the following:

Pittsburgh Botanic Garden is intended to be a walking experience and most pathways are fully outdoors.
Pathways may have a paved, woodchip or fine gravel surface depending on location. Please refer to the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden Map for details about path surfaces.
You may encounter steps and/or slopes on certain walkways.
Benches are placed along paths to provide a place to rest.
ADA-accessible restrooms are located in the Welcome Center, Davidson Event Center, and Weisbrod Learning Pavilion.
At this time, Pittsburgh Botanic Garden does not have wheelchairs, scooters or strollers available to rent.

If you have any questions regarding accessibility before or during your visit, please call the Welcome Center at (412) 444-4464.

Make the Most of Your Visit Download the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden Map and visit each area before you come.

PPT Zoom Call
2023-04-25 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom, PA, United States
Join PPT for a Zoom Call Tuesday, April 25, at 7:00 p.m. All members are invited to attend.
Here is the link and meeting ID
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85881657643
Meeting ID: 858 8165 7643

Pittsburgh PrimeTimers Bowling Ball Splitters
2023-04-26 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Crafton Ingram Bowling lanes, 252 Crafton Ingram Shopping Center, Pittsburgh, PA, 15205, United States
If you’re looking for a fun, affordable activity to do with friends, then the Pittsburgh PrimeTimers’ Spring Bowling Ball splitters is the perfect event! Enjoy two hours of bowling at a low cost of $3.25 per game with a shoe rental of $4.00. The Crafton Ingram Bowling Lanes are conveniently located so everyone can get home before dark and there’s plenty of free parking. So grab your friends and head on over to the Pittsburgh PrimeTimers’ Spring Bowling Ball Splitters Wednesday, April 26 at 3:00 p.m. and get in some pin action!

Crafton Ingram Bowling lanes
252 Crafton Ingram
Shopping Center
Pittsburgh, PA 15205

Pittsburgh PrimeTimers Cycling Club
2023-04-29 11:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Golden Triangle Bike Rentals, 600 First Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, United States
Above picture was taken at Ohio Pyle on the GAP trail.

Pittsburgh PrimeTimers Bicycling Club is a recreational and social group of riders of all ages and backgrounds providing all cyclists an opportunity to ride, train, learn and share cycling skills. For more information on our bicycling trips or to suggest ideas or trips contact Mike at Pittsburgh_PT@Yahoo.com
Saturday, April 29 at 11:AM we will meet at Golden Triangle Bike Rental, 600 First Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15219 – Just below the PRT First Avenue Trolley Station. For our first trip we will go to Starbucks in West Homestead on the GAP Trail (10 – 12 miles round trip) and plan/talk about our summer schedule. All are welcome this is an easy ride. For those who want to ride more we can go over to the North Shore on the Three Rivers Heritage Trail another 14 miles.

VIKINGS: Warriors of the North Sea
2023-05-10 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Carnegie science center, 1 Allegheny Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
Pittsburgh PrimeTimers returns to the Carnegie Science Center for VIKINGS: Warriors of the North Sea. Enter the fascinating age of the vikings and see over 140 authentic viking artifacts, including a full-size replica of a viking boat! Learn about viking currency, hold a viking sword, and uncover indescribable mysteries of the men who conquered the North Sea.

Carnegie Science Center
One Allegheny Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Wednesday, May 10th
at 1:00PM
Vikings Adult – $20.00
Senior discount – $2.00
Members pay – $11.50
