EARLY-ISH DECEMBER 2025 PTT INFORMATION EMAIL
DECEMBER SOCIAL – NEW
Prime Timers Toronto Social
Saturday, December 20, 2pm to 4pm,
Not sure of the |The 519 room yet.
Will keep you posted.
I do not have information on this except there will be a sing-a-long.
Traditionally the food for this Social is provided by the membership, generally sweets. Break out your favourite festive recipes and choose your favourite. Remember there is no shame in bringing store-bought, not all of us are bakers!
Of course we always encourage the wearing of festive outfits.
THERE WILL BE NO SOCIAL IN JANUARY
FESTIVE DINNER
50 members, and guests, enjoyed our Festive Dinner on Friday December 6 at the Holiday Inn on Carlyon.
As usual the food, service and entertainment were excellent!
The company superlative!
The singer, Ryan Kelly, put us all in a festive mood.
Many a festive outfit was observed.
Thanks to Bob Isenberger and Jeff Schmidt for putting it all together.
Thank you to the local businesses who donated gift cards to our door prize draw:
Cheri Bistro
Sambuca’s
Bishop and Belcher
Churchmouse and Firkin
House on Parliament
Holiday Inn
Loblaws
THE 519
The closures for the holidays will not affect PTT’s scheduled events.
THE 519 LOBBY RENOVATIONS
Dear Community-Led Groups,
For 50 years, hundreds of thousands of community members have come through our lobby to access programs, supports, and groups like yours. It’s time for a much-needed refresh! The 519’s first-floor lobby will be undergoing renovations starting in mid December.
This project is part of our ongoing effort to improve accessibility and functionality across our building. The updated lobby will offer enhanced programming space on the first floor as well as additional meeting space.
Here’s what you need to know:
All programs and services will continue throughout the renovation period.
The elevator and ramp will remain accessible.
Renovation work will take place in the lobby, Room 106, and the Glass Lobby Room. As a result, some additional bookings or room allocations may be affected as we
Thank you for your understanding and continued partnership.
Karlene Williams-Clarke
Acting Director, Operation
RENEWALS –
FEES FOR 2025/2026, unfortunately we have had to raise the fees due to higher costs.
Of course, we’d like all of you to renew but if you know for certain that you will not be renewing please email me at: treasurer@primetimerstoronto.
This is to keep our roster as current as possible.
October first of every year is our membership renewal date.
Full year at Oct 1 – $40. If you join after Apr 1 you pay $20.
By eTransfer (preferred)– treasurer@primetimerstoronto.
Please put your name in the comments field
By cheque to – Prime Timers Toronto
If you have changes to your personal information, please complete the membership form that is found on our webpage, primetimerstoronto.ca.
MEALS AND OTHER EMAILS
Please be sure to read all of the emails that we send you.
There is often important information included in meal emails such as the requirement to have a reservation to attend. There are few lunches but the night meals are always by reservation.
IF YOU HAVE NOT RESERVED A PLACE PLEASE DO NOT JUST SHOW UP. ARRAGEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE, USUALLY BY THE RESTAURANT.
THE INFORMATION EMAILS MIGHT BE THE ONLY PLACE YOU CAN LEARN ABOUT SOME ACTIVITIES.
EUCHRE DATES – NEW
The first, third and fourth Mondays of the month.
December 15
December 22
January 05
January 19
January 26
POSSIBLE NEW EVENTS
The Board has had some suggestions for possible new events.
These events would need organizers who can search out space and set the ground rules.
Bereavement Group – no formal professional leader. Sharing ideas on coping etc.
Movie Nights – either in a members home or at a theatre.
Happy Hour at the Wellbar – Monday cheap drinks start at 4:00. Would require at “host” from the club to greet members.
Mall Walks – Walking in a mall close to the village. Would need a leader and might need mall’s permission. Lots of older people do it.
I do it but I call is shopping.
LEGACY DONATIONS
This how we got the bunds from Woody Baldwin.
Has the club been good for you? Do you feel better attending events? If so, you might like to leave a Legacy Donation to the club to ensure its continuation.
It does not have to be a lot, it can be whatever you want.
You just have to put it in your will that you would like to leave funds to Prime Timers Toronto.
We are not a charity there will be no tax deduction forms issued.
Please think about it.
OUTDOOR EVENTS – REPEAT – hold until summer
It’s been suggested that the club might benefit from some outdoor events like Hamilton holds.
It could be an outdoor concert, a full picnic or just a bring your own lunch and eat together in Riverdale Park, there are plenty of picnic tables near the farm entrance,
All it takes is a volunteer or two to come up with an idea and advertise it. There is still time in September to enjoy an event outside.
If you are interested in putting that together please email info@primetimerstoronto.ca.
INTERESTING …. MAYBE?
PT WORLD WIDE CRUISE
https://traveljoy.com/
PRIME TIMERS HAMILTON
Christmas tour of Dundurn Castle
ANNIVERSARY PARTY (HAMILTON PT)
Anniversary party and The Mandarin in Burlington, two kinda long blocks (but very manageable) from the Burlington GO station. Ken and I are planning on going.
And…
IN MEMORIAM
Paul Mercer
Paul Mercer was born 84 years ago in Toronto.
Long time member and bridge player.
Paul was a retired grade 3 teacher.
Believe he taught for 30 years.
Paul taught Drake, the pop singer.
Steve Serritt