Prime Timers St. Louis

PTSL Holiday Potluck Banquet
2024-12-07 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 6337 Clayton Road, Clayton, MO, 63117, United States
We hope you can join us for our annual PTSL Holiday Potluck Banquet.
This event will be held at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, located at 6337 Clayton Rd, St. Louis, MO 63117. There is a small side parking lot or street parking is free.
Prime Timers STL will provide the main entrees, but we do ask you to bring a side dish or dessert for all to enjoy.
RSVP to advise us how many are attending and which side dish you will bring.
We hope to see you at this festive holiday occasion!

Free - Old English Christmas Event, Caroling with Black Tulip Chorale
2024-12-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Cheshire Inn, 6300 Clayton Rd, St. Louis, MO, 63117, United States
What a beautiful scene, come and let the spirit of this holiday tradition put joy in your heart.
You’ll enter a charming London Tudor-style hotel all decorated for the season. Just off the lobby is the classic Fox & Hounds tavern where you can grab a cup of cheer.
Location: Lobby of The Cheshire Inn, 6300 Clayton Rd, St Louis, MO 63117-2500
Date: Tuesday, December 10
Time: 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Join us, no RSVP needed,
Eric & Mitch
For events and activities offered to members and friends, check out the Prime Timers St. Louis calendar:
https://chapters.theprimetimersww.com/stlouis/?post_type=tribe_events&eventDisplay=month
https://www.facebook.com/BlackTulipChorale

Embrace the Season: Black Pride STL Edition
2024-12-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Quarrelsome Coffee, 33 N Sarah St, St. Louis, 63108, United States
Black Pride St. Louis is excited to invite you to Embrace the Season: Black Pride STL Edition – a festive holiday celebration for our vibrant community! Join them on Friday, December 13, 2024, at 6:00 PM at Quarrelsome Coffee for an evening of joy, cheer, and holiday spirit.
🎟 Admission: $10
🎉 Activities: 50/50 Raffle, $20 Bottle Pull, and more!
RSVP now to secure your spot: https://bit.ly/Embrace-BPSTL
Celebrate with us and make this holiday season unforgettable. Bring friends, family, and anyone who loves to celebrate with the Black Pride STL community!

Black Tulip Chorale Holiday Concert
2024-12-13 20:00 - 22:00, 2024-12-14 15:00 - 17:00 | St. Paul UCC Church, 3510 Giles Avenue, St. Louis, 63116, United States
The Black Tulip Chorale Holiday Concert will be performed on Friday, December 13 2024 at 8:00pm and Saturday, December 14 2024 at 3:00pm.
These concerts will be held at St. Paul UCC, 3510 Giles Avenue, 63116. Cost is $15.00 a ticket.

MCCGSL Choir Concert "Shout the New Story" December 14 & 15
2024-12-14 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-12-15 17:30 - 19:00 | MCCGSL, 7423 Michigan Ave, St. Louis, MO, 63111, United States
Join the MCCGSL Choir and soloists as they celebrate the season with music and spoken word. As always their concert is free to our community!
Saturday, December 14 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Sunday, December 15 5:30pm – 7:00pm

Band Together Holiday Concert
2024-12-14 19:30 - 21:30 | 560 Music Center, 560 Trinity Ave, University City, 63130, United States
Band Together will present their Holiday Concert on December 14, 2024 from 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
The concert will be held at the 560 Music Center located at 560 Trinity Ave, University City, 63130.

Gateway Men's Chorus Holiday Concert
2024-12-14 20:00 - 22:00 | Union Avenue Church, 733 Union Ave, St. Louis, MO, 63108, United States
The Gateway Men’s Chorus Holiday Concert will be performed Saturday December 14 2024 at 8:00pm and Sunday December 15 2024 Matinee at 3:00pm.
The concert will be held at the Union Avenue Christian Church, 733 Union Blvd, St. Louis, 63108. Tickets are $20.00.
NEW THIS YEAR
Tom Kellermann and Tom Bolman are inviting you to meet them in the main lobby, where they sell tickets, at Union Avenue Christian Church before the matinee at 3pm on Sunday, December 15th, so that we can all sit together to watch the performance, and visit during the intermission. No need to RSVP, just show up a little early in the lobby so that we can go in together. Afterwards, we are meeting for dinner at the Fountain On Locust, 3037 Locust St., St. Louis, 63103. Have fun and support the St. Louis LGBTQ art scene while you are at it!

Gateway Men's Chorus Holiday Concert
2024-12-15 15:00 - 17:00 | Union Avenue Church, 733 Union Ave, St. Louis, MO, 63108, United States
The Gateway Men’s Chorus Holiday Concert will be performed Saturday December 14 2024 at 8:00pm and Sunday December 15 2024 Matinee at 3:00pm.
The concert will be held at the Union Avenue Christian Church, 733 Union Blvd, St. Louis, 63108. Tickets are $20.00.

PTSL Pre-Movie Lunch (RSVP Accepts Only) – Limit of 15
2024-12-17 13:30 - 15:00 | Three Kings Public House Restaurant, 40 Ronnie’s Plaza, St. Louis, MO, 63126, United States
PTSL Pre-Movie Lunch (RSVP Accepts Only) – Limit of 15
[Re-scheduled from December 5, and at new venue.]
Join us for lunch at the Three Kings Public House restaurant at Ronnie’s Plaza on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 1:30 PM, prior to attending the movie “Queer” at the Ronnie’s Cinema (see separate event on calendar).
40 Ronnie’s Plaza
St. Louis, MO 63126
(314) 635-0724
For a look at their menu, go to their website at:
https://threekingspub.com/
The theater for the movie is right next door to the restaurant (walking distance), so you won’t have to move your car after dining.
To RSVP, send an email to dxerwave@gmail.com by Monday, December 16 if you will join us for lunch, and indicate how many are in your party.
Hope you will join us for this important lunch/movie event.

PTSL Movie Event: “Queer” at Marcus Ronnie's South County Theater
2024-12-17 15:40 - 18:00 | Marcus Ronnie’s Theater South County, 5320 South Lindbergh Blvd, St. Louis, MO, 63126, United States
In 1950s Mexico City, an American ex-pat in his late forties leads a solitary life amidst a small American community. However, the arrival of a young student stirs the man into finally establishing a meaningful connection with someone.
This film is rated “R” with some graphic nudity. The run time is 2 hrs., 17 min. Plan on leaving the theater shortly after 6 PM.
Ronnie’s admissions all day and evening on Tuesdays are at the bargain price of $7.54 per person. Can’t beat that deal!
Ronnie’s has a reserved seating arrangement, and seating is limited, so it is suggested that tickets be purchased in advance by going to the theater’s website at:
https://www.marcustheatres.com/movies/queer
On the webpage, select “Tue, Dec 17” and then select the 3:40 PM showtime. On the seating diagram, members will be choosing seats in row “G” as they are available, but other seats can be reserved. Select your seat and click the PROCEED button. Enter your ID information and click the CONTINUE button. Page down to the “Credit/Debit Card” section, enter your credit card information, and click PAY. Note that purchasing tickets online adds on a $1.89 service charge.
Prior to the movie, join us at 1:30 PM for an optional lunch (on your own) at the Three Kings Public House restaurant next door (RSVP required). See separate lunch event on our website for more details and to RSVP.
Hope you will join us for this important lunch/movie event.

A Victorian Christmas on Main Street - Dinner
2024-12-18 17:00 - 20:00 | Braddens 1818 Bistrot, 515 South Main Street, St. Charles, 63301, United States
Join Eric and Mitch for an old-fashioned Charles Dickens holiday experience.
We’ll dine in front of the fireplace of a cozy and charming restaurant in the middle of the South Main Historic District of Saint Charles MO.
The streets and all the shops will be brilliantly decorated for the season. The special Wednesday night festivities (6:00pm – 8:30pm) include strolling carolers, musicians, “A Christmas Carol” characters, pop-up offerings and street performers.
Restaurant: 1818 Bistro, formerly Braddens, 515 South Main Street, St. Charles, MO 63301
When: Wednesday, December 18
Time: 5:00 pm
After dinner, step outside and smell the pine, hear the hiss of the chestnuts roasting and enjoy the merriment as we wander the streets to find last-minute gifts or extra stocking stuffers.
This is a busy season and seating is very limited, RSVP (attend only) by Wednesday, Dec. 4th. to Eric at ejohnson10316@yahoo.com
https://www.discoverstcharles.com/events/christmas-traditions/
https://braddens.com/
For events and activities offered to members and friends, check out the Prime Timers St. Louis calendar:
https://chapters.theprimetimersww.com/stlouis/?post_type=tribe_events&eventDisplay=month

MON 5:00 PM - Golden Happy Hour at Just John's Nightclub - RSVP encouraged
2024-12-30 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-01-13 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-02-10 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 Potluck at Sam and Willie's House
2025-01-04 15:00 - 19:00 | IL
Join us for our January 4 potluck hosted by Sam and Willie at their new house in O’Fallon, Missouri.
The potluck starts at 3:00pm.
Please bring a side dish or dessert. The main courses will be baked chicken and ham.
NOTE: This event will be at Sam and Willie’s new home. The actual address will be sent to anyone who sends an RSVP. Parking is on the street and in the driveway.

Lunch N Learn LGBTQ
2025-01-07 12:30 - 14:00, 2025-02-04 12:30 - 14:00 | Age Smart – Swansea, IL, 7 Bronze Pointe South, Unit B, Swansea, IL, 62226, United States
AgeSmart Lunch N Learn LGBTQ Meeting will be held on Tuesday, from 12:30 – 2:00pm at 7 Bronze Pointe S, Ste B, Swansea, IL 62226.
Reservations are required. Call (618) 222-6521 to reserve your space.

PTSL Sunday Brunch at Uncle Bill's West County
2025-01-12 12:30 - 14:30 | IL
Please join us for Sunday Brunch on January 12 at Uncle Bill’s in West County. The address is 14196 Manchester Road, Manchester, MO 63011.
Please RSVP to let us know how many are attending.
Date: January 12, 2025
Time:12:30pm-2:30pm

Narrative Wisdom and African Arts at St. Louis Art Museum
2025-01-17 10:15 - 12:30 | St. Louis Art Museum, 1 Fine Arts Dr, St. Louis, 63110, United States
The exhibit NARRATIVE WISDOM AND AFRICAN ARTS explores historical and contemporary African arts.

The exhibition acknowledges the intersections between certain historical arts and oral traditions and places historical works made by artists across sub-Saharan Africa during the 13th to 20th centuries in conversation with contemporary works by African artists working around the globe. Drawing from public and private collections in North America and Europe, the exhibition features an extensive array of media, including sculpture in wood, ivory, and metal, textiles, works on paper, photography, painting, and time-based works.

The PTSL event coordinator is Doug Schneider, who lived in sub-Saharan Africa for 6 years.

Friday, January 17, 2025, at 10:15 AM. This is a ticketed exhibit; the exhibit is free on Fridays. The suggestion is to get your free ticket soon.
Go to https://www.metrotix.com/events/detail/narrative-wisdom-and-african-arts. NOTE: If you don’t have a MetroTix account, they will help you set one up. Although the ticket is free, everyone will have to pay a $3 service fee.

Optional lunch in the Art Museum’s café afterwards. Please let Doug know that you are attending the event: ParadiseDouglas@gmail.com. He will then send you details about the event.

FREE ZOOM TALK: FIRST IN BOOZE: DISTILLERIES IN ST. LOUIS AND IN MISSOURI
2025-01-23 19:00 - 20:15 | IL
The old St. Louis saying goes: “First in shoes, first in booze, and last in the American League.” This talk will cover distilleries old and new, starting with distillery activity in the 19th Century (The oldest distillery in Missouri uses its original still house and makes bourbon from a 165-year-old recipe). It will cover bootlegging during Prohibition (when things got Wild). And it will cover today’s craft distillery movement (You can get married in a St. Louis distillery). We were once the home of Jack Daniel’s whiskey and that whiskey got milked. The talk will also look at organizations, festivals, and legislation.

All St. Louis Prime Timer Members will be emailed a link to this free Zoom talk, given by Doug Schneider.

Gateway Men's Chorus Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
2025-01-26 16:00 - 19:00 | Lafayette Park United Methodist Church, 2300 Lafayette Ave, St. Louis, 63104, United States
Come warm up with some comfort food and shake off those winter doldrums as the Gateway Men’s Chorus is hosting its 2nd Annual Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser on Sunday January 26th from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at Lafayette Park United Methodist Church, 2300 Lafayette Avenue, 63104!
$20 gets you all the fixings and that warm-hearted feeling from helping to contribute to GMC’s GALA Fund!
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.gmcstl.org/spaghetti

PTSL February Potluck in Florissant
2025-02-01 16:00 - 19:00 | IL
Our February Potluck at the Henley-Hudson house in Florissant is full now. The limit of 20 persons has been met.
NOTE: Limit of 20 persons
Parking: Open street parking
Menu: Lasagna and spaghetti Alfredo. Alcohol is BYOB.
Please RSVP to let us know how many in your party and which side dish you will bring. Everyone who sends an RSVP will receive a reply with the actual address.

Saint Louis Wind Symphony
2025-02-16 15:00 - 16:30 | IL
Concert #3: “Old vs. New”
Date: Sun, Feb 16, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Location: Clayton High School, 1 Mark Twain Cir, Clayton, MO 63105
https://www.stlwindsym.org/
https://www.stlwindsym.org/event-details-registration/concert-3-old-vs-new

Pere Marquette Lodge Eagle Package
2025-02-18 15:00 - 2025-02-20 11:00 | IL
Escape with us to Pere Marquette Lodge
This place has been a real gem as an easy and reasonable getaway destination. The travel distance from StL is just right for either a dinner trip or overnight stay.
Treat yourself to dinner with us or stay for a night or two. We’re booked to arrive on Tuesday, February 18th and depart on Thursday, the 20th (two nights).
If you plan to stay, you must book your room ASAP. You can cancel if needed later. This low-cost package fills quickly, so call for reservations today (no minimum stay required).
They have a fantastic “Eagle Package” rate of $144.00 + tax per room (not per person). Come by yourself or bring a friend and split the cost; the package includes 2 dinners, 2 breakfasts, 2 drinks and your room).
To get the Eagle Package, call 618-786-2331. It’s not available online.
Please let us know when you will arrive so we can alert the dining staff and send you any additional updates – ejohnson10316@yahoo.com
Cheers,
Eric & Mitch
https://pmlodge.net/
https://pmlodge.net/packages/
Special request: If you take photos, Doug Schneider asks that you send copies to him for a future PTSL newsletter. 314-221-6381 ParadiseDouglas@gmail.com
For events and activities offered to members and friends, check out the Prime Timers St. Louis calendar: https://chapters.theprimetimersww.com/stlouis/?post_type=tribe_events&eventDisplay=month

ZOOM EVENT: LGBTQ+ Aspects of the 1904 World’s Fair
2025-02-19 19:00 - 20:30 | IL
LGBTQ+ Aspects of the 1904 World’s Fair.
Wednesday, 19 February 2025 7:00–8:30PM
See this ZOOM presentation by Charles Koehler on the LGBTQ+ Aspects of the history of the 1904 World’s Fair.
This presentation is a prequel to the Pride Exhibit visit at the Missouri History Museum on Friday, February 21, featuring the history of LGBT life in St. Louis
RSVP to Charles Koehler at ckoehler1904@charter.net to let him know you plan to attend the event. Below is the Zoom link for this event.
ZOOM LINK
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3828648228?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 382 864 8228
Passcode: [REDACTED]

PTSL Board Meeting
2025-02-20 18:00 - 19:00 | IL
The PTSL Board of Directors will conduct a meeting via Zoom on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 6:00pm. All members are invited to attend this virtual meeting.
Click the link below to join the meeting on February 20 at 6:00pm.
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Group visit to Gateway to Pride Exhibit at Missouri History Museum
2025-02-21 10:15 - 12:30 | IL
Friday, 21 February 2025 from 10:15 AM to 12:30 PM
Group visit to Gateway to Pride Exhibit at Missouri History Museum
Admission is free. This exhibit features the history of LGBT life in St. Louis.
NOTE: If you have been to this exhibit before, Steven Louis Brawley says that new items have been added.
Please RSVP to Doug Schneider at ParadiseDouglas@gmail.com to let him know you plan to attend the event. There will be an optional lunch afterwards at the Museum’s Key Bistro, with views over Forest Park.

Washington University Symphony Orchestra Concert
2025-02-23 15:00 - 17:00 | IL
Date: Sunday, February 23, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: E. DESMOND LEE CONCERT HALL, 560 MUSIC CENTER
560 Trinity Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63130
Parking: https://560.wustl.edu/about-the-560-music-center/directions/
https://music.wustl.edu/events/categories/415
https://music.wustl.edu/events/symphony-orchestra-2?d=2025-02-23
