CANCELLED EVENT: Black Pride St. Louis Peace and Unity Walk
2023-10-14 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
The Black Pride St. Louis 2023 Peace and Unity Walk has been cancelled.

IN-PERSON: PTSL Fall Getaway at Wilderness Lodge (Black River) – Reservations Required
2023-10-19 - 2023-10-26 | Wilderness Lodge Resort, 2331 County Road 342, Lesterville, MO, 63654, United States
Fall Getaway – Prime Timers St. Louis & Friends
Attention road trippers, come join us (organizers Eric & Mitch) for some pleasant days in the country and cool nights by the fireplace at the Wilderness Lodge on the Black River in Lesterville. This will be our 4th annual trip!

Event details:

Reserve the nights you want. We’ll be there Thursday the 19th thru Thursday the 26th. These dates correspond with the local Music Festival.
Cost is $110.00 per person + tax & gratuity per night (based on double occupancy). The rate includes: *Accommodations, *Breakfast, and *Dinner.
Hint: If you reserve a Hilltop cabin, try to get an upstairs unit. Walking to the downstairs units is challenging.
For more details and to reserve, go to: http://www.wildernesslodgeresortltd.com

Email us at rsvp@primetimersstl.org to let us know you are coming and to be able to look out for you!

CANCELLED EVENT: Brunch at Grafton Oyster Bar followed by Glorious Fall Riverboat Ride
2023-10-22 12:00 - 15:00
Our lunch and riverboat ride is CANCELLED due to maintenance problems with the boat. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and hope to try this again next year.

MON 5:00 PM - Golden Happy Hour at Just John's Nightclub - No RSVP
2023-10-30 17:00 - 20:00, 2023-11-13 17:00 - 20:00, 2023-12-11 17:00 - 20:00 | Just John, 4112 Manchester Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63110, United States
Join your fellow Prime Timers at Just John’s for:
Golden Happy Hour from 5 to 8 PM.
An RSVP is not necessary for this event. Just show up any time during happy hour and enjoy the evening with fellow Prime Timers. Complimentary food is served during the happy hour.
This event does not have a coordinator. Prime Timers can be found in a group in the rear of the bar or out on the patio in nice weather. If you don’t see us, ask the bartender.

November Potluck at Tom & Eldon's House
2023-11-04 13:00 - 18:00
Please join us for our Potluck on Saturday, November 4 from 1:00pm until 6:00pm. It will be held at Tom & Eldon’s house in Fenton.
The main courses, fried chicken and ham, will be provided by our hosts. Soft drinks and bottled water will also be provided. Bring a side dish, appetizer, salad or dessert. Lunch will be served promptly at 1:30pm.

Alcohol is BYOB and smoking is outside. The driveway of their home will accommodate about 9 cars, but there is plenty of parking across the street.

RSVP no later than November 1 by clicking rsvp@primetimersstl.org. In your RSVP, please advise which side dish, etc. you will bring. Everyone that RSVP’s will receive an email with a map and directions to Tom & Eldon‘s home.
Join us November 4 for great food and fellowship!

Gateway Men's Chorus Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser November 5
2023-11-05 16:00 - 19:00
4:00pm until 7:00pm
Please attend the Gateway Men’s Chorus Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser on Sunday, November 5. The dinner is from 4:00pm until 7:00pm at Lafayette United Methodist Church, 2300 Lafayette Avenue, St. Louis MO 63104. The cost is $18/per person for adults and $10/per person for kids. Take-Out is also available by ordering from their website gmcstl.org/spaghetti.
Gateway Men’s Chorus has been a very important part of our community for 37 years and is most worthy of our support.

PTSL Autumn Celebration/Membership Meeting/Turkey Dinner November 11
2023-11-11 13:00 - 16:00
1:00pm until 4:00pm
Please join us for our Autumn Celebration and Membership Meeting in the upstairs Gymnasium at Lafayette Park United Methodist Church located at 2300 Lafayette Avenue, St. Louis MO 63104. Our meeting begins at 1:00pm, and following the meeting, you are invited to enjoy a Turkey Dinner downstairs in the Fellowship Hall at the church. This annual Thanksgiving celebration is held for church members, and we are invited to join them.
TOP SIX REASONS TO ATTEND THIS EVENT
Another opportunity to renew your membership dues if you haven’t already.
Learn something new from our guest speaker Steven Brawley of St. Louis LGBT History Project.
Hear a year end summary by our Chapter President of some of the PTSL highlights of this past year as well as a look into upcoming events in the new year.
Enjoy snacks and refreshments, compliments of PTSL and set up by board member Mark E.
Visit with your friends and make new ones at social hour.
With a nod to fast approaching Thanksgiving Holiday, indulge in a bonus turkey dinner with all the fixings for $20.00 given by Lafayette Methodist Church downstairs in the fellowship hall, after our meeting. If you are staying for dinner, please bring cash or check only for payment to the church.
No RSVP is required for this event, but if you have further questions, please contact our Chapter President Tom at president@primetimersstl.org.
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Sunday Brunch November 12 at Sunny Street Cafe
2023-11-12 12:30 - 14:00 | Sunny Street Cafe, 11692 Manchester Road, Des Peres, 63131, United States
Join us on Sunday, November 12, 2023 from 12:30pm until 2:00pm for our brunch at Sunny Street Cafe. This restaurant is located at 11692 Manchester Road in Des Peres, MO 63131. There is no limit on participants, but you will need to RSVP with number of attendees to rsvp@primetimersstl.org.
We look forward to seeing you there!

FREE ZOOM TALK: ST. LOUIS ON THE WATER: A HISTORY OF WATER TRANSPORTATION IN ST. LOUIS
2023-11-20 19:00 - 20:00
From 07:00 PM to 08:00 PM
All Prime Timers will be emailed a Zoom link for this event. No need to RSVP.
Ironclads, Towboats, Steamboats, Fire Boats, Fires on Steamboats, Gondolas, Cruise Ships, Paddle Boats, Canoes, Canoe Factories, Surrey Boats, Kayaks, Flatboats. St. Louis has used water transportation for centuries, both for commerce and recreation. Find out how Robert E. Lee improved water transportation in St. Louis. The US Navy has a presence in St. Louis, and we used to have a Missouri State Navy. St. Louis has had floating casinos, as well as a floating McDonalds. Doug Schneider will take a look at all the ways St. Louis has taken to water. And he will take a look at ferries and the numerous streets in the area that have “Ferry” in their names.
Special guest for this talk: Prime Timer John Carroll. His great-grandfather was a riverboat captain, his grandfather was a riverboat captain, his father was a riverboat captain, and John worked on riverboats.
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Email: ParadiseDouglas@gmail.com
Blog: http://puppyoutofbreath.blogspot.com/

“COLORING STL” EXHIBIT AT THE MISSOURI HISTORY MUSEUM
2023-11-28 10:15 - 12:30 | Missouri History Museum, 5700 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, MO, 63112, United States
“COLORING STL” EXHIBIT AT THE MISSOURI HISTORY MUSEUM
+ optional lunch in a restaurant run by a former White House chef.
Parking is free in the Museum lots and along Lindell Blvd
Meet at 10:15 AM inside the South Entrance to the Museum
EXHIBIT: St. Louis is a kaleidoscope of architecture, filled with structures of every age, shape, and size. In Coloring STL, visitors can interact with these fascinating buildings in a way they never have before—by coloring them, right on the walls.
From downtown’s iconic landmarks to the very homes that we live in to buildings now erased from the landscape, this interactive exhibit delves into the stories of 50 local structures, all of them waiting to be filled with color. Visitors can also get an up-close look at dozens of artifacts, and watch videos about the dreamers and designers who used the materials beneath our feet to leave their mark on the city.
https://mohistory.org/exhibits/coloring-stl
LUNCH: Why would a former White House chef want to run the Key Bistro restaurant in the History Museum? Because it only serves lunch….and the chef has all his evenings free. The Key Bistro offers a choice: sit down and be served by a waiter, or pick up food at a counter.
https://mohistory.org/visit/dine
The event is hosted by Doug Schneider; if you plan to attend, please RSVP to him so he will know to expect you. His email is ParadiseDouglas@gmail.com

Black Pride St. Louis World AIDS Day Movie Screening
2023-11-30 17:30 - 21:00 | MX Movies & Bar, 618 Washington Ave 2nd Floor, St. Louis, MO, 63101, United States
Join Black Pride St. Louis for a powerful World AIDS Day Event at MX Movies & Bar! They are hosting a special movie screening to raise awareness and commemorate this important day. Take charge of your well-being by getting a Sexual Health Screening with CWP, WPT Cares, or Black Pride St. Louis and get FREE VIP Admission. Come dressed in your Renaissance attire and enjoy the VIP event and pre-screening of the most anticipated release in theaters this year.

PTSL Holiday Potluck Banquet December 2
2023-12-02 12:00 - 16:00
12:00 Noon until 4:00pm
Happy Holidays! Please join us for our 17th Annual Holiday Potluck Banquet on Saturday, December 2 at the William A. Kerr Foundation Building located at 21 O’Fallon St, St. Louis MO 63102. Our PrimeTimers St. Louis Chapter will provide the main entrees, soft drinks, bottled water and decaf coffee. Members should bring a side dish and alcohol is BYOB (if you wish).
This event is free for our members, and a $5.00 donation is requested for each non-member.
RSVPs are required by Thursday, November 30. Please go to our RSVP Form, fill out the requested information, and submit it.
We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, December 2.

ONLINE Free Zoom Talk: Gangs of St. Louis
2023-12-14 19:00 - 20:00
Gangs, mobs, organized crime, pickpockets, scoundrels, thieves, kidnappers. Organized crime reached St. Louis in the 1880s and was still going strong in 1980, the year of the Interstate-55 mob car bombing. The early 20th Century saw the Bottom Gang versus Egan’s Rats. The Prohibition came along and gang activity multiplied. This talk by Doug Schneider will cover 100 years of gang activity and its effect on St. Louis and law enforcement.
All Prime Timers will be emailed a link for this free talk.
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Email: ParadiseDouglas@gmail.com
Blog: http://puppyoutofbreath.blogspot.com/

Black Pride Presents "Rocks & Socks - A Holiday Celebration"
2023-12-15 18:30 - 21:30 | Quarrelsome Coffee, 33 N Sarah St, St. Louis, 63108, United States
Join Black Pride St. Louis for a festive evening of community, compassion, and celebration at the Rocks & Socks Holiday Event held at Quarrelsome Coffee Shop. Taking place Friday, December 15th, from 6:30pm to 9:30pm, this heartwarming gathering invites you to spread holiday cheer by bringing along at least one new pair of socks as your admission, which will be gifted to unhoused community members. Embrace the spirit of giving, enjoy lively conversations, and revel in the joy of coming together to make a positive impact this holiday season. Let’s make it a night to remember as we share warmth and goodwill with those who need it most!

Give Me A Star 2023 Christmas Concert at MCC
2023-12-16 18:00 - 20:00 | MCCGSL, 7423 Michigan Ave, St. Louis, MO, 63111, United States
Join the Metropolitan Community Church Choir and soloists as they celebrate the season with music and spoken word. As always their concert is free to our community! Join everyone for cookies after the concert.

Band Together Free Holiday Concert
2023-12-16 19:30 - 21:00 | 560 Music Center, 560 Trinity Ave, University City, 63130, United States
BandTogether is a volunteer music organization in the greater St. Louis area, open to performers of all abilities, providing performances to the community in a safe and relaxed setting.
They welcome you to their free Holiday Concert on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 560 Music Center, 560 Trinity Avenue, University City MO 63130.
Please attend and enjoy this annual holiday tradition performed by the members of BandTogether.

Gateway Men's Chorus Concert
2023-12-17 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-12-18 19:30 - 21:30 | Union Avenue Church, 733 Union Ave, St. Louis, MO, 63108, United States
Join Gateway Men’s Chorus for “Believe”, their Annual Christmas Concert.
December 17 One show at 2:00pm, second show at 6:00pm
December 18 One show at 7:30pm

PTSL Monthly Potluck at Sam and Willie's Home
2024-01-06 15:00 - 19:00
Come to the January PTSL Monthly Potluck!
Sam and Willie will host this month’s potluck at their home in St. Charles.
The main dish to be provided will be Fried Chicken, as well as coffee and drinks. Please bring a side dish, salad or dessert. Alcohol is BYOB.
RSVP (accepts only) by Thursday, January 4 and tell us what potluck side dish, appetizer, salad or dessert you wish to bring. The address/location will be sent as a reply email to the RSVP.

IN-PERSON: Tech-infused Miniature Golf + Optional Lunch Afterwards
2024-01-11 11:30 - 13:30 | Puttshack, 3730 Foundry Way, St. Louis, MO, 63110, United States
Puttshack (located at City Foundry, 3730 Foundry Way, St. Louis, MO 63110) is part of a national chain. Puttshack offers upscale tech-infused mini-golf. Puttshack also offers drinks and food. This event will be an outing of friendly competition, drinks, and dining.
Gather at 11:30 AM, tee off at 11:40, lunch afterwards.
This event is limited to 6 players. $11.50 to play tech-infused mini-golf (optional lunch afterward). If you want to attend, you must RSVP to Doug Schneider at ParadiseDouglas@gmail.com. Attendees will need to bring $11.50 with them to pay Doug because he has put a deposit on the event.
Here is a 4-minute YouTube video about the St. Louis Puttshack: https://youtu.be/FUjQySfLGi4?si=HNi8hSArzEaBtxG9

PTSL Board of Directors Meeting on Zoom
2024-01-11 18:00 - 19:00
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PTSL Sunday Brunch at Chris' Pancakes & Dining
2024-01-21 12:30 - 14:30 | Chris’ Pancakes & Dining, 5980 Southwest Ave, St. Louis, MO, 63139, United States
Join us for our PSTL Sunday Brunch at Chris’ Pancake and Dining located at 5980 Southwest Ave, St. Louis MO 63139. We will meet there at 12:30pm.
Please RSVP if you will attend so that we have a count for the restaurant.
We look forward to seeing you there!

ONLINE Free Zoom Talk - Rest in Peace: Cemeteries in St. Louis
2024-01-23 19:00 - 20:00
We have a wide variety of cemeteries: including religious cemeteries and a giant military cemetery. At one point, all buried people were dug up and moved outside the city limits, creating some large cemeteries. Cemeteries used to be places where families picnicked and held horse and carriage races. Today, the St. Louis area has plenty of parks that are dotted with cemeteries — and even a few built entirely on top of them. Doug Schneider will take you on an armchair tour including thriving cemeteries, neglected cemeteries, and the first crematorium west of the Mississippi. Plus, you will see where some famous people are buried. All Prime Timers will be emailed a link for this free talk.

Zoom Event "The Last Ecstatic Days" Movie
2024-01-28 15:00 - 17:00
A message from PTSL member Charles Koehler:
Gary Ross-Reynolds (Steve Weissman’s husband) has been involved in a new award-winning (and sold-out) film, “The Last Ecstatic Days”.
On Sunday, January 28, at 4PM EST, Gary Ross-Reynolds, PhD, RN End-of-Life Doula, Gay Wisdom Elder Michael Sigmann and Beth Starling, Outreach Coordinator for “The Last Ecstatic Days” will be hosting a virtual screening of the film. Afterward will be a virtual community discussion. This is an invitation to share perspectives and resources addressing the unique needs of LGBTQIA+ community in the conscious dying movement and the community deathcare movement. ***We will begin promptly at 3:00pm CENTRAL: Please see follow-up email for log-in instructions.***
Click the link here to register and purchase tickets ($10) for this Zoom event. “The Last Ecstatic Days”: LGBTQIA+ Friendly Virtual Screening with Gary Ross-Reynolds, Michael Sigmann and Beth Starling (givebutter.com) I’ve already registered to see the film, and I think that it would be of great benefit to a number of our members.

MON 5:00 PM - Golden Happy Hour at Just John's Nightclub - RSVP encouraged
2024-01-29 17:00 - 20:00 | Just John, 4112 Manchester Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63110, United States
Join your fellow Prime Timers at Just John’s for:
Golden Happy Hour from 5 to 8 PM.
Please respond (accepts only) to rsvp@primetimersstl.org so that your host Michael D will know who is attending. Arrive any time during happy hour and enjoy the evening with fellow Prime Timers. Complimentary food is served during the happy hour.
The coordinator for this event is Michael D. Prime Timers can be found in a group in the rear of the bar or out on the patio in nice weather. If you don’t see us, ask the bartender.
Afterwards, around 8:00 pm, you are welcome to join Michael and some of the others for a bite to eat at Chao Baan restaurant, just down the street from Just John’s Bar, in the Grove neighborhood.

PTSL - Winter Retreat at Pere Marquette Lodge
2024-01-30 | Pere Marquette Lodge, 13653 Lodge Blvd, Grafton, IL, 62037, United States
PTSL & Friends – Winter Retreat at the Pere Marquette Lodge
(Stay the nights that work for you, Mitch and Eric are booked for two nights, January 30 & 31, 2024)
No online reservations, you must call and ask for the Eagle Package.
The price is for two people, but you can use it for one, at $144 + tax = $160.00/per day – it’s a great deal either way (your room, 2 dinners, 2 breakfasts and 2 drinks).
https://pmlodge.net/packages/
$144 + tax = $160.00/per day
Eagle Package
Includes dinner and breakfast from a select menu, two drink vouchers, and your room!
Come and enjoy comfortable accommodations, delicious meals, and breathtaking views of the Illinois River. Book your package today and make memories that will last a lifetime.
Package reservations cannot be made online. Please call (618) 786-2331 to make your reservations today!
RSVP for this event to let us know who will be attending.

FREE ZOOM TALK: LOCK 'EM UP - PRISONS/JAILS IN MISSOURI
2024-02-05 19:00 - 20:00
This talk will cover places of incarceration in Missouri throughout history: including a calaboose, military prisons, a revolving jail, Civil War prisons, one-man jails, abandoned prisons, numerous jail museums. Plus, gallows and a hanging barn. However, you may have missed your opportunity to buy your very own jail. The talk will cover the 47 bloodiest acres in America, and will cover the Missouri jail where a religious leader received revelations. Also, you will hear about the tornado that blew the roof off a jail and blew away the 2-foot-thick walls – but the inmates only had minor injuries. Some modern-day prisons put on Shakespeare’s plays, and some prisons train rescue dogs to make the dogs adoptable.
All Prime Timers will be emailed a Zoom link for this free talk

PTSL Monthly Potluck at Sam and Willie's Home
2024-02-10 15:00 - 19:00
Come to the February PTSL Monthly Potluck!
Sam and Willie will host this month’s potluck at their home in St. Charles.
The main dish to be provided will be Fried Chicken, as well as coffee and drinks. Please bring a side dish, salad or dessert. Alcohol is BYOB.
RSVP (accepts only) by Thursday, February 8 and tell us what potluck side dish, appetizer, salad or dessert you wish to bring. The address/location will be sent as a reply email to the RSVP.
