PrideFest 2024: Unleash Your Pride
2024-06-30 11:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | PrideFest 2026, Market Street & 10th Street, Saint Louis, MO, 63101, United States
PrideFest 2024 will be held June 29th (11 a.m. – 7 p.m.) and June 30th (11 a.m. – 6 p.m.)
The Grand Pride Parade will take place on Sunday, June 30, 2024 at 12:00 Noon starting on Market and 10th St. and proceeding to 16th St.
PrideFest is located in Downtown St. Louis, in the parks across from city hall. The Festival is accessible via MetroLink or MetroBus. A taxi stand is also located at 14th and Market.
If you choose to drive, parking is available at meters downtown, which are free of charge on Sunday only. Be sure not to park at reserved meters or in “no parking” areas. Pride St. Louis is unable to reimburse parking violations.
PrideFest brings dozens of entertainment acts on two stages. Enjoy a variety of acts and performances, including music, dance, and visual arts.
No coolers are allowed onto festival grounds. If you have specific dietary needs or other concerns, it is recommended that you bring a small, soft-sided lunchbox-style container with you. Large, hard-sided coolers will not be allowed into the grounds.
There are plenty of great food choices located in our food areas. The map in the program book will show specific locations.

14th Annual Independence Day Potluck Banquet - SAT, JULY 13 @ 12:30pm - RSVP Required (Accepts Only)
2024-07-13 12:30 - 17:00 | St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 6337 Clayton Road, Clayton, 63117, United States
Join Us for the 14th Annual Independence Day Potluck Banquet!

Join your fellow Prime Timers for this event on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 12:30pm at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church located at 6337 Clayton Road, Clayton MO 63117.
We will provide the main dishes (to be announced), soft drinks, coffee, and bottled water. Alcohol is BYOB. You should bring a suitable side dish, appetizer, or dessert to share.
Email your RSVP by Thursday, July 11 (Accepts only) by clicking here RSVP and indicate the number in your party and what potluck dish you wish to bring.
Cost is FREE for members and a $5 donation for non-member guests (it’s FREE to guests if they join PTSL that evening).
Membership renewals will also be accepted for those members that wish to renew at the gathering (Cash, Check, Credit Card).
Hope you will join us for this holiday event!!

Gateway Festival Orchestra Concert
2024-07-14 19:30 - 22:00 | 560 Music Center, 560 Trinity Ave, University City, 63130, United States
“A Night of Nostalgia”
560 Music Center
**** The concert is FREE and there is plenty of FREE street or garage parking,***
560 Trinity Ave, University City, MO 63130
Leon Burke III, Guest Conductor
Elizabeth Myers, bassoon – GFO Young Artist
Aiden Moon, violin – GFO Young Artist
The Gateway Festival Orchestra and Guest Conductor Leon Burke III invite you to “A Night of Nostalgia”, a blend of classical masterpieces and timeless favorites. Enjoy the grandeur of Glinka’s Ruslan and Ludmilla Overture and the haunting beauty of Schubert’s Symphony No. 8 (Unfinished). Be captivated by the virtuosity of young talents Elizabeth Myers on bassoon and Aiden Moon on violin as they breathe life into Carl Maria von Weber’s Bassoon Concerto and Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto. Be whisked away by the enchanting sounds of Bernstein’s Candide Overture, Anderson’s playful compositions, and Mancini’s iconic theme from Pink Panther.
Join us Sunday, July 14th at 7:30 PM at the 560 Music Center for a nostalgic evening you won’t soon forget. “Notes to Munch On”, an informal discussion of the evening’s selections, begins in the auditorium at 7:10 PM. The concert is free.
Find a seat where you like or please join me, I sit up near the production booth. Your well-being will improve with music.
Eric

Ice Cream Social with Optional B&B Overnight
2024-07-19 16:00 - 20:00 | St. James Evangelical Church, 4310 Highway E, New Haven, 63068, United States
You can choose to make this a day trip or an overnight journey.
Eric and Mitch have attended this old-fashioned experience off and on since 1981. (It’s well worth the drive and a good carpool opportunity.)
A tractor churns the homemade ice cream. They serve chicken dinners in the air-conditioned church hall and have a stand selling – hot dogs – hamburgers – fish sandwiches – and more. There is live music from the bandstand. Tables selling handmade quilts, baked goods, produce and crafts.
Friday, July 19th. Hours: 4:00PM – 8:00PM
St. James Evangelical Church – about 65 miles / 1hr. 20min. from St. Louis
4310 Highway E, Stony Hill, MO
Take I-44 W to MO-100 toward Washington. Take exit 251 (MO-100) to Washington, stay on 100 until just past New Haven go Left on E, and stay on E until you reach the church.
We hope to see you there – FYI – arrive early if you want the dinner so you’ll get a low ticket number.
Eric & Mitch
For the Overnighters
We are staying the night in New Haven and will likely drive over to the Augusta and Defiance wineries for lunch the next day before returning home.
Central Hotel Bed & Breakfast (Only a couple of rooms left)
1017 Maupin Street | New Haven, MO, 63068
Phone: (573) 237-8540
https://centralhotelnh.com/
Jeannie – Mgr.
Parking is right outside the door and very safe.
It’s a Short walk down a hill to the historic downtown and the Missouri River.
This quaint B&B is located in a picturesque riverfront town.
Let us know if you’re joining us for the night.
FYI – As an alternate B&B if the Central Hotel is full, check out the nearby Senate Grove Inn at https://www.senategroveinn.com/

Brunch at Molly's Restaurant in Soulard
2024-07-21 12:30 - 14:30 | Molly’s in Soulard, 816 Geyer Ave., St. Louis, MO, 63104, United States
This event is already full as of 7/11/2024.
Come to PTSL Sunday Brunch at Molly’s in Soulard, 816 Geyer Ave., St. Louis, MO 63104 on Sunday, July 21, at 12:30 p.m.
Parking is on the street, and is free on Sundays.

FREE ZOOM TALK: “INS AND OUTS OF HAMBURGERS IN ST. LOUIS”
2024-07-24 19:00 - 20:00 | IL
St. Louis did not invent the hamburger, but it catapulted it onto the national scene when 20 million people came to the 1904 World’s Fair where hamburgers were being served. The hamburger survived the meatpacking scandals of the early 20th Century, and now they are an iconic food. St Louis has several different ways of cooking burgers, and several different styles of burgers, and several choices of what kind of patty is used. Chuck-A-Burger has been here for over 70 years, the White Barn says its burgers are legendary, and steakburgers have become national thanks to Daniel Meyers. And, you can get a St. Louis Burger in any large town in Iceland. This talk will also cover the love story where hamburgers saved a silent movie star’s marriage.
All Prime Timers will be emailed a Zoom link for this free talk.
July 24, 7:00pm – 8:00pm

Whitaker Music Festival at the Missouri Botanical Garden
2024-07-24 19:00 - 21:45 | Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Blvd, St. Louis, 63110, United States
Please join us for the Whitaker Music Festival held at the Missouri Botanical Garden and hosted by John Carroll and Phil Egart, on our calendar for Wednesday, July 24, beginning at 7:00pm. See link to the website below.
Enjoy live jazz music under the stars! Just bring folding chairs or a blanket with a cooler for drinks and food (no bottles) and relax. It’s crowded, so Phil and John will arrive early to save us a spot. Please click on RSVP so that John and Phil will know who to look for. This free event starts at 7:00pm, finishing up at 9:45pm, and can be rained out with bad weather. There is ample free parking on the lot, the multi-modal lots across from Gringo Jones, or on Alfred or Vandeventer streets. So come and have a good time!

MON 5:00 PM - Golden Happy Hour at Just John's Nightclub - RSVP encouraged
2024-07-25 17:00 - 20:00, 2024-07-29 17:00 - 20:00, 2024-08-22 17:00 - 20:00, 2024-09-26 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.

St. Louis Banjo Club Concert
2024-07-25 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-08-22 19:30 - 21:30 | Affton Elks Lodge, 6330 Heege Rd, Affton, 63123, United States
Join us for an evening of live music played on “America’s fun instrument- the four-string banjo”.
Sing along and listen to 15 banjo players playing the songs you know.
Location: Elks Club, 6330 Heege Road (near Mackenzie Road), Affton, MO 63123
The air-conditioned room is very spacious and accommodating.
Seating is at tables and although you may bring your own munchies, we ask that you purchase your soda, beer and wine at the concession.
There is free well-lit parking in the back with a canopy cover leading to the back door.
Join me for this FREE event in an indoor and cool environment.
Come and stay as long as you like,
Eric

Gateway Festival Orchestra Concert
2024-07-28 19:30 - 22:00 | 560 Music Center, 560 Trinity Ave, University City, 63130, United States
“Celebrate Gershwin”
560 Music Center
**** The concert is FREE and there is plenty of FREE street or garage parking,***
560 Trinity Ave, University City, MO 63130
Christopher Kelts, Guest Conductor
Jiyeon Lee, Piano
The Gateway Festival Orchestra and Guest Conductor Christopher Kelts invite you to “Celebrate Gershwin”, an evening dedicated to the timeless compositions of George Gershwin. Experience the tender embrace of Gershwin’s Lullaby, the iconic melodies of Porgy and Bess, and the vibrant energy of An American in Paris. The brilliant pianist and Guest Artist Jiyeon Lee performs the spellbinding Rhapsody in Blue. All is enhanced by the outstanding acoustics of the Music Center concert hall.
Join us Sunday, July 28th, 7:30 PM at the 560 Music Center for an evening that will leave you captivated and inspired. “Notes to Munch On”, an informal discussion of the evening’s selections, begins in the auditorium at 7:10 PM. The concert is free.
Find a seat where you like or please join me, I sit up near the production booth. Your well-being will improve with music.
Eric

GOLF THE GALLERIES AT THE SHELDON, WITH OPTIONAL LUNCH BEFOREHAND
2024-08-01 11:15 - 14:00 | Sheldon Art Gallery and Concert Hall, 3648 Washington Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63108, United States
Golf the Galleries is a unique 9-hole miniature golf course. Each of the holes is designed by a different artist or architect. The golf course is at The Sheldon Art Galleries. Cost is $12 per person. We will tee off around 12:30.

This will be after lunch at the Contemporary Art Museum, which has recently re-opened its Café. The Contemporary is a short walk from the Sheldon. Lunch will be at 11:15 AM. Café website has a menu you can download https://camstl.org/visit/cafe/

Please email Doug Schneider at ParadiseDouglas@gmail.com if you are planning to attend this event. The Sheldon is at 3648 Washington Ave, and the Contemporary is at 3750 Washington Avenue. When you RSVP, you will get parking suggestions.

PTSL Monthly Potluck at Bob & Dennis's House
2024-08-03 17:00 - 20:00 | IL
Come to the PTSL Monthly Potluck!
Bob & Dennis’s house in Chesterfield.
The main dish will be pork steaks, as well as coffee and drinks. Please bring a side dish, salad or dessert. Alcohol is BYOB.
There is a limit of 30 people at this event. RSVP (accepts only) by Tuesday, July 30 by clicking here RSVP 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.

Celebration of Life for Mark Eisenberg
2024-08-17 17:00 - 20:00 | The Ethical Society of St. Louis, 9001 Clayton Rd, St. Louis, 63117, United States
Our long-time member Mark Eisenberg passed away on June 30, 2024. The Celebration of His Life will be held Saturday, August 17, 2024 from 5:00pm until 8:00pm. The location will be The Ethical Society of St. Louis at 9001 Clayton Road, St. Louis MO 63117. Dessert and beverages will be furnished. Bringing an appetizer is appreciated but not necessary. We hope you can join us to honor this man who was a great ambassador for St. Louis and for our Prime Timers St. Louis Chapter.
Please RSVP directly to our Club Secretary Randy Martin ranmar@live.com by August 10 if you are able to attend. There will be a limited amount of seating.
NOTE: This is not a Prime Timers St. Louis event. It has been organized by Mark’s brother and sister-in-law and Randy Martin, who has known Mark for 45 years.

Black Pride "Pride & Joy Brunch"
2024-08-18 11:00 - 14:00 | Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel, 9801 Natural Bridge Rd, St. Louis, 63134, United States
Black Pride STL is excited to invite you to the Pride & Joy Brunch as part of our Black Pride St. Louis Weekend Celebration! This special event promises to be a morning filled with joy, connection, and celebration.
Event Details
Sunday, August 18, 2024
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel
9801 Natural Bridge Road, St. Louis, MO 63134
🎟️ Tickets: $40
🎨 Theme: Shades of Purple
Hosted by: Mr. President Damion Parks-Weekly
Join Black Pride STL for a delightful breakfast buffet, bottomless mimosas, and captivating entertainment, including live music by Dsquared! This is an excellent opportunity to connect with friends, meet new people, and celebrate our community’s pride.
Don’t miss out on this vibrant event—bring your best shades of purple and come ready to have a fantastic time!
We can’t wait to see you there!

PTSL Board of Directors Meeting on ZOOM
2024-08-22 18:00 - 19:30 | IL
Any PTSL member that wishes to participate in our Board of Directors meeting is welcome to attend. Here is the link to the ZOOM meeting.
Host PTSL is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Board of Directors Meeting 082224
Time: Aug 22, 2024 06:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
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Topic: Board of Directors Meeting 082224
Time: Aug 22, 2024 06:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
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Doug Schneider Free Zoom Class “Museums in the St. Louis Area”
2024-08-22 19:00 - 20:00 | IL
Doug will be giving a free Zoom talk on “MUSEUMS IN THE ST. LOUIS AREA”

Whether you’re interested in the arts, science, history, or just need a spot for the kids to play and learn a thing or two, St. Louis has a museum for you. In fact, St. Louis has lots of museums for you.

This talk will show the audience the grand array of museums we have in the St. Louis area: from the small museums (saxophones, beer brewing, mastodons, fire engines) to the large world-class museums. Our oldest museum is from 1881; our newest museum is from Spring, 2024.

The talk is free, and is on Thursday, AUGUST 22, 2024 at 07:00 PM Central Time. The talk will be hosted by the St. Charles Missouri City/County Library.
(NOTE: If you cannot make the livestream of the Zoom talk, the library will be recording the talk, and the library will send out a link to everyone who has registered so they can watch it at their leisure.)

You will need to register in advance for this free class.
YOU DO NOT NEED A LIBRARY CARD TO REGISTER
Click on the Registration link below, and then:
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Registration link:
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Black Tulip Chorale "Cabaret Soiree" Gala Event
2024-08-28 18:00 - 21:30 | Blue Strawberry, 364 N. Boyle, St. Louis, 63108, United States
The next Black Tulip Chorale performance, “Caberet Soiree”, BTC’s annual gala event, will be held Wednesday, August 28th, at the Blue Strawberry, 364 N. Boyle. Doors open at 6:00pm, Showtime 7:00pm to 9:30. Cost is $45.00 a ticket.

FREE ZOOM TALK: STONEHENGE + HENGES IN MISSOURI & AROUND THE WORLD
2024-08-28 19:00 - 20:00 | IL
Stonehenge and the Bronze Age stone circle henges of Great Britain are known for their mystery and majesty. There is even a British stone henge that surrounds an entire village of 600 people. Also, there are stone circle henges in Africa, Asia, South America – and one Bronze Age henge that just re-appeared in Europe because of drought. But Missouri has circle henges, some within driving distance of St. Louis – but not all of them are made of stone. Some of these Missouri henges were created by locals, including: a goat farmer, scientists, a magician, outdoor enthusiasts, and even a state government – plus there are Missouri henges that may have been created 1000 years ago

All Prime Timers will be sent the Zoom Link for this free talk by Doug Schneider.

PTSL Monthly Potluck in Soulard MAXIMUM CAPACITY REACHED!!!
2024-09-07 17:00 - 20:00 | IL
NOTE: This event has reached it’s maximum capacity and no more reservations can be accepted.
Come to the September PTSL Monthly Potluck!
Frank Maguire and Ron Heister, along with their neighbor Alan Walker, will host this month’s potluck at their home in Soulard.
The main course will be grilled brats, salsiccia, and hot dogs, as well as coffee and drinks. Please bring a side dish, salad or dessert. Alcohol is BYOB.
This event begins at 5:00pm with dinner available at 6:00pm.

Pere Marquette Lodge September Getaway
2024-09-10 - 2024-09-12 | Pere Marquette Lodge, 13653 Lodge Blvd, Grafton, IL, 62037, United States
Hey guys,
We’re excited to invite you to join Mitch and me for a fantastic September getaway at the Pere Marquette Lodge. It’s the perfect place for a quick and affordable escape from the city.
Whether you can only make it for a day trip or you’d like to stay overnight, we’d love to have you with us. We’ll be there from Tuesday, September 10th to Thursday, the 12th.
If you’re thinking of staying over, be sure to book your room right away. You can always cancel later if plans change. The Fall Package is a steal at $144.00 + tax per room (not per person) and includes 2 dinners, 2 breakfasts, 2 drinks, and your room. Feel free to bring a friend and split the cost!
To snag this amazing deal, just give 618-786-2331 a call. Oh, and don’t forget to drop us a line at ejohnson10316@yahoo.com to let us know when you’ll be there. We want to make sure the dining staff is prepared and keep you in the loop with any updates.
Looking forward to sharing this wonderful getaway with you!
Cheers,
Eric & Mitch

PTSL End-of-Summer Celebration Meeting
2024-09-14 13:00 - 16:00 | St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 6337 Clayton Road, Clayton, 63117, United States
Join us for our End-of-Summer Celebration Meeting at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church located at 6337 Clayton Road, 63117.
Speaker – Steve Mayer
Refreshments after the meeting.
Please RSVP to let us know who is attending.

Sunday Dinner at Diamond Mineral Springs
2024-09-15 17:00 - 19:00 | Diamond Mineral Springs, 1 W Pocahontas Road, Highland, IL, 62249, United States
Come to PTSL Sunday Dinner (and delicious desserts) at Diamond Mineral Springs, 1 W. Pocahontas Rd., Grantfork, IL 62249 on Sunday, September 15, at 5:00 p.m. RSVP by the end of Friday, September 13, to rsvp@primetimersstl.org

September Lakeside Lunch at the Boathouse
2024-09-18 11:30 - 13:30 | Boathouse in Forest Park, 6101 Government Dr, St. Louis, 63110, United States
With all the water in and around St. Louis, where can one dine with a waterfront view?
We hope you can meet us for lunch on Wednesday, September 18th, at 11:30 am.
Where: Boathouse at Forest Park, 6101 Government Dr, in Forest Park, St. Louis, MO 63110
Please let me know if you are going so I can arrange seating.
ejohnson10316@yahoo.com
Let’s enjoy the September weather and get out with friends. We’ll see you at the Boathouse.
Eric & Mitch

PTSL Fall Fling Picnic at Paul C. Wehner Park in Shrewsbury
2024-09-22 11:00 - 15:00 | Paul C. Wehner Park, 7600 Hazel Avenue, St. Louis, 63119, United States
Please join us for our Fall Fling Picnic at Paul C. Wehner Park in Shrewsbury.
Prime Timers St. Louis will provide the main entree, some side dishes, and soft drinks. Please feel free to bring a side dish or dessert to share.
Please click RSVP to let us know how many will be attending.
We hope that you are able to celebrate the first day of Autumn with us in this beautiful, centrally located park.

FREE ZOOM TALK: GHOST TOWNS IN MISSOURI AND BEYOND
2024-09-26 19:00 - 20:00 | IL
Find out what St. Louis Prime Timer grew up in a town that is now a ghost town!

Abandoned buildings, paranormal folklore, and historic relics cast an eerie and intriguing atmosphere over Missouri’s ghost towns. Although the phrase “ghost town” might call to mind the tumbleweed-strewn roads and abandoned wooden storefronts of the Old West, Missouri’s ghost towns tell a different tale. A detour through these rural locales reveals stories of a changing world and devastating acts of nature. Depopulated or simply forgotten, many have fallen into disrepair. Others still have remnants and artifacts as proof of their former heydays. Some maintain a sparse population with a firm hold on their heritage. This talk will cover Missouri’s ghost towns and will look at some curious ghost towns in other states.

All Prime Timers will be sent the Zoom Link for this free talk by Doug Schneider.

PTSL Tower Grove Pride
2024-09-28 11:00 - 18:00 | Tower Grove Park, 4257 Northeast Dr, St. Louis, MO, 63110, United States
Please join us at our booth at Tower Grove Pride, Saturday and Sunday, September 28th, 11:00am – 6:00pm and September 29th, 11:00am – 5:00pm.
Join the fun for St. Louis’ 11th annual community-focused Pride Festival. Located in Tower Grove Park, near the corner of Arsenal and Grand. There will be 300+ booths, 2 stages of local music, food booths and trucks. Games and activities are also planned.
