Monthly Social – AGM in March

Saturday March 21st

Please note that our March Monthly Social will be replaced by the Annual General Meeting (AGM).

This means elections!

We are currently seeking nominations for the following board positions:

• Vice-President

• Secretary

• One Member-at-Large

This is a great opportunity to help the club grow and reach its full potential. Please consider stepping forward and getting involved.

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 Coffee Meetups

Join us for casual coffee and conversation:

Every Saturday at 11:00 AM

Every Thursday at 2:00 PM

 

Primary location:

Church Street Espresso

585 Church St (South-East corner of Isabella St & Church St)

If Church Street Espresso is busy, we will meet at:

Second Cup Café

No RSVP required — just show up!

Photo from Saturday coffee meetup, 7th of March 2026 at Church street Espresso

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 Monday Lunches

Our weekly Monday Lunches take place at various local restaurants. Gather at: 12:30 PM and Orders placed by: 12:45 PM. (Many members arrive around 12:15 PM.)

 Important: Please carefully read Ed’s weekly emails for:

• The restaurant location

• Whether a reservation is required

If a lunch requires a reservation and you do not notify Ed in time, please do not simply show up expecting a seat. You may contact Ed to check if space is available.

If you are not receiving the weekly lunch announcements, contact Ed at:

edonthelam58@outlook.com

Have a favorite restaurant suggestion? Send it to Ed and the committee will review the logistics.

And please remember to be attentive and respectful when servers bring our food.

Photo from February 9th 2026 at Chiang Mai Restaurant

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 Weekly Zoom Calls

Let’s connect virtually each week!

 

Thursday at 11:00 AM

Email Steve at: sterrittsteve@gmail.com for the Zoom link.

Saturday at 11:00 AM

Email Lalo at: edonthelam58@outlook.com for the Zoom link.

 

Please remember proper Zoom etiquette:

• No dominating the conversation

• No talking over others

• No going off-topic on tangents

• Respect all attendees

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 Euchre

Euchre takes place on the first, third, and fourth Monday of each month.

March Dates:

• Monday March 2

• Monday March 16

• Monday March 23

Time: 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Location: The 519, 519 Church St

(Check the board at The 519 for the room number.)

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Calendar at a Glance:

To download the schedule in PDF version: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IBZOOj6fqVXOzenfwW04ItaBhJ1aAhWo/view?usp=drivesdk

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Community Remembrance
Paul Joseph MacDonald (1946–2026)

Paul Joseph MacDonald passed away on February 22, 2026. Born in Montréal, he was a pioneer of Canada’s gay liberation movement and organized the first lesbian and gay rights demonstration on Parliament Hill in 1971. He was a founding member of The Body Politic and a lifelong advocate for human rights.A graduate of the University of Waterloo, Paul spent much of his career at Bay Bloor Radio and remained active in the community, including at St. Matthias Bellwoods.
A celebration of life will be announced at a later date. Donations in his memory may be made to Egale Canada or Rainbow Railroad.
https://www.aftercare.org/obituaries/paul-macdonald-9/#!/TributeWall

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Other (Non–Prime Timers) Events

Online Dating for Older Adults: Learn how to confidently and safely navigate online dating apps, explore different platforms, protect your personal information, and recognize the warning signs of romance scams.

To download Rainbow Seniors March schedule in PDF format:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RxaWCkwDpOj6VF2BfuH3IV2ZE_msCUGK/view?usp=drivesdk –

HAMILTON CHAPTER
Hamilton is not too far away.
Check out their website, newsletter and new FaceBook group to peruse their activities. Our members are always welcome.
Hamilton is invited to our Pride Reception and any other PTT event.
Their current newsletter can be found on their website.
https://primetimershamilton.wixsite.com/primetimershamilton

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If you have an event to include in the April newsletter, please send details to Ebrahim before March 29st:

Ebrahimaliaca@gmail.com

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Housing Request

I am Ebrahim and I am currently looking for a long-term room rental or basement apartment in Toronto.

I am from Syria and I grew up in Dubai. I moved to Toronto as a LGBT+ refugee from Dubai and recently celebrated receiving my Canadian citizenship.

I am almost 40 years old and I can provide reference letters from previous landlords.

My work experience includes Apple Store, Best Buy and currently working at a United Church.

Weekly chores or household help can be arranged if needed.

This is a little bit about me but you can send me an email for more details:

Ebrahimaliaca@gmail.com

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CHAPTER BOARD

Activities:
Zoom Hosts – Thursday – Steve Sterritt
Zoom Hosts – Saturday – Ed Lamb
Social – Program – Jeff Schmidt
Social – Front Desk – Dean Rogers
Social – Hospitality – Greg Lauzon, Terry Pannike
Social Greeters – Vacant
Social – Set Up – Vacant
Lunches – Ed Lamb, Fred Gowland, Jim Fraser
Bridge – Vacant
Euchre – Carl McMurray
Holiday Party – Bob Isenberger
Coffee Coordinator – Steve Sterritt

CANADIAN + WW PT CHAPTERS (plus Newsletters)
For current World Wide: 

https://theprimetimersww.com/

For Nanaimo:

http://www.primetimersnanaimo.org/

For Vancouver:
https://vancouverprimetimers.wixsite.com/vancouverprimetimers

For Victoria:
https://primetimersvictoria.weebly.com/

For Ottawa:
https://chapters.theprimetimersww.com/ottawa/

For Hamilton:
https://primetimershamilton.wixsite.com/primetimershamilton

For Kamloops
https://chapters.theprimetimersww.com/kamloops-ftp/

LINKS:
If you’d like to add a link send it to me. If it’s appropriate I will add it. It will be a board decision.

 

Ebrahim Alia