Wichita Prime Timers

Senior Wednesday at Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum, 204 S. Main.
2024-06-26 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
You say Tomato, I say Tomahto, the Evolution of Language in Kansas with Mary Kohn. This should be interesting. We’ll either learn why we talk the way we do, accent notwithstanding, or we’ll learn about gardening. Admission is $2 unless you’re a member of the WSCHM. We can go early, and eat our admission back. For more information see: https://www.wichitahistory.org/?event=senior-wednesday-40.

Lunch With The Guys AM at Casa Mexicana, 6600 W. Central
2024-06-21 11:30 - 13:00
On National Take Back the Lunch Break Day we’re going to Casa Mexicana. They don’t require a reservation, but they know we’re coming. For more information see: https://www.facebook.com/people/Casa-mexicana-mexican-restaurant/100065293248079.
It’s also Make Music Day and World Music Day. To get you in the mood, here is I Got The Music In Me by Kiki Dee Band, 1974. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkvBJJXMzRc

Summer Solstice
2024-06-20
Summer is here. The weather is getting warmer and soon we’ll be at the opposite end of the temperature gauge! Wearing short shorts, pool parties, picnics in the park and seeing half naked men run around. Yes, these are a few of my favorite things!

Pitch Night at Bob's, 1104 W. Riverside
2024-06-19 19:00 - 22:00
Here’s another opportunity to play cards with friends. And if you’re wondering what to bring to add to our favorite snacks and beverages bar, it’s Real Food Day. Take the hint.

Senior Wednesday at Ulrich Museum, 1845 N. Fairmount.
2024-06-19 10:00 - 12:00
TBA

Coffee With The Guys at Livingston's Diner, 9747 E. 21st St. N.
2024-06-18 09:00 - 10:00
Doesn’t Livingston’s just spell Sustainable Gastronomy Day and Cherry Tart Day to you? Yeah, me too!
On Tuesdays, seniors get a discount of 20% and a free slice of pie. Their menu is at: https://www.livingstonsdinerwichita.com/menu-best-breakfast-and-lunch-wichita.

Father's Day
2024-06-16
Happy Father’s Day to all of the Daddies out there.

Potluck/Business Meeting at Wichita United Church of Christ, 5200 E. 31st St. S
2024-06-15 18:30 - 20:00
National Lobster Day, Neil Patrick Harris Birthday, National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month, Cucumber Month, National Lemon Month, Mango Month, Turkey Lover’s Month, National Dairy Month, National Country Cooking Month, National Soul Food Month and, of course, PRIDE Month. Okay, I’ve given you the choices, now you come up with the food. Like Christmas in July, let’s have Bingo in June. Bring your bingo prizes, wrapped or bagged and we’ll see how many we can give away.

Senior Thursday at Kansas Aviation Museum, 3350 Air Capital Blvd.
2024-06-13 10:00 - 12:00
On National Give A Bunch of Balloons Month, Rick Stevens of the FAA’s FasTeam will be the guest speaker.

Senior Wednesday at Advanced Learning Library, 711 W. Second.
2024-06-12 13:30 - 14:30
On National Loving Day we’re going to learn about Mindful Living. Mindful Living is about increasing our awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and experiences in the present moment. Something we can all use.
For more information, see: https://wichitalibrary.libnet.info/event/10359476. Admission is free.

Board Meeting at Riverside Cafe, 739 W. 13th St. N.
2024-06-10 18:30 - 20:00
On National Ball Point Pen Day and National Iced Tea Day, we’re going to hold our Board Meeting at Riverside Cafe again. We’ll discuss upcoming events like PRIDE participation and our 25th Anniversary Celebration progress.

Picnic In The Park at Sims Park, 2020 W. Murdock
2024-06-07 11:30 - 13:00
On World Food Safety Day and during National BBQ Week, we’re going to be June Bugs (Day) and celebrate eating outdoors like our late past president, Bill H. wanted us to. Bring your picnic lunch, grilled hot dogs will be available. See you at the shelter house (gazebo) next to the rest room. We might do a little recruiting.

Celebrations at The Anchor, 1109 E. Douglas
2024-06-06 18:30 - 20:00
It’s National Steakhouse Month, but I received this suggestion. This is another place that we have not been to for years. Last time we came here it was for lunch, we’re going to try their dinner menu which you will find at: http://anchorwichita.com. They don’t take reservations so whoever gets there first ask for a table of eight to twelve.

Pitch Night, at Mike & Joe's, 921 N. Bebe
2024-06-05 19:00 - 22:00
It’s National Age Without Apology Month. We have survived HIV, and so many other events and casualties in our lives. It’s nice just to relax and play cards with friends. And if you’re wondering what to bring to add to our favorite our favorite snacks and beverages bar, it’s also National Sausage Roll Day.

Senior Wednesday, at Wichita Art Museum, 1400 Museum Blvd
2024-06-05 10:00 - 12:00
Senior Wednesday at the Art Museum doesn’t have anything scheduled for June 5th. They are touting their Annie Leibovitz/Work Exhibit which is here through to September 1st. So, let’s go and see the Annie Leibovitz exhibit. $2 admission unless your a WAM member.

Third Annual ICT Big Gay Market at Central Riverside Park, 720 Nims.
2024-06-02 09:00 - 15:00
Stroll through the park to see the various vendors of goods, services, food and drink. There will be activities for the children. Buttons will be available for sale that offers discounts with the vendors. For more information, go to: https://www.facebook.com/events/1337664030961292/?ti=ls or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=430162699806507&set=gm.1363821028345592&idorvanity=1337664030961292 and https://www.landsapothecary.com/big-gay-market.

Bowling, Round 1 in Towne East Square, 7700 E. Kellogg
2024-06-01 15:30 - 17:30
On Don’t Give Up The ShiP Day, we’re going to try our luck at Round 1 in Towne East. We have been here before, but it’s been years ago. Rates on Saturday are $8.50 per person, per game. It is on a first come basis, but there is no black light bowling until midnight. We’ll decide whether we want to return. The other good thing about it, is that it’s close to many eating places inside and out of Town East Square.

Breakfast With The Guys at Egg Crate, 8606 W. 13th Street
2024-06-01 09:00 - 10:00
Reserved. We’ll start with celebrating World Milk Day, and move on to practicing National Heimlich Maneuver Day, if necessary. It’s been a year, I think, since we’ve been at Egg Crate for breakfast. You may remember their menu and reasonable prices, but if not, go to: https://www.eggcratecafewichita.com/menus. We’ll need a hearty breakfast for later in the day it’s…

Guys Night OUT at J's Lounge, 519 E. Central
2024-05-31 19:00 - 22:00
It’s Infidelity Hurts Awareness Day. I’m not naming names but if there ever was a need for a Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Policy, it would be today. But, let’s go out and have fun with the Guys, until his husband/wife/boyfriend/girlfriend calls!
Momento de recordar #Sister Mary https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=3839955269619405.

Dining OUT at Cy's Hoof & Horn Steakhouse, 425 N. Commercial Ave., Sedgwick, Ks.
2024-05-30 18:30 - 20:00
Reserved. I have had several requests to schedule dinner at Cy’s. And on International Day of the Potato, we’re going. You can see their menu at: https://www.cyshoofandhorn.com/menus/#dinners, but I don’t see Mountain Oysters. I think it’s an appetizer.

Memorial Day CookOUT at Mike & Joe's, 921 N. Bebe
2024-05-27 11:00 - 15:30
Norm & Lewis generally host this annual event, however, this year they’re going off to cruise chickens, their favorite pastime. Mike & Joe has stepped into the void. The grills will be started about 11:30 AM, so bring what you want to throw on the BarB. Also, bring a side dish or dessert to share. I don’t know that the pool will be ready, or on ice, but bring your towel and bathing suits just in case. There will be lawn games and card games, and naps.

Video Nite at Jim & George's,9380 East Wilson Estates Courts
2024-05-26 19:00 - 22:00
On Indianapolis 500 Day, we’re going to take a break and watch some movies. It could be Milk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hF05_CB81c0&t=2s in honor of Harvey Milk Day recently or Boy Meets Boy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxH_X18NZlo . Or, they take suggestions.

RISE Farms Herb Festival, 200 E. English
2024-05-25 10:00 - 11:00
Fidelity Car Park Rooftop, NE corner at English & Market.
Last year we toured Rise Farms for the first time and now, during National Salad Month, they’re having their Herb Festival. I hope that they’re selling some of their seed started herbs. Thanks to Norm, for this suggestion. For more information, see: https://risefarmsks.com.

Pitch Night at Bob's, 1104 Riverside
2024-05-22 19:00 - 22:00
It’s National Solitaire Day, but you don’t have to play by yourself, we’ve got plenty of guys who would love to play too! Remember it’s National Strawberry Month when wondering what to bring to our favorite snacks and beverages bar.

Senior Wednesday, Wichita Historical Museum, 204 S. Main. Dude, Just Google It: Making Public Art Public.
2024-05-22 10:00 - 12:00
Jana Erwin, Public Art Manager for the City of Wichita will present local mural projects and the city’s new online public art collection portal. Non member admission is $2. Refreshments are served prior to the program.

Harvey Milk Day
2024-05-22

Coffee With The Guys at Copper Oven, 2409 W. 13th St. N
2024-05-21 09:00 - 10:00
We’re going to Copper Oven on National Eat More Fruits and Vegetables Day because it is up for sale, and I didn’t want them to get away before we said goodbye. You can view their menu at: https://www.facebook.com/copperovencafe/menu. Whoever gets there first, ask for a table of eight.

Potluck/Business Meeting, at Pine Valley Christian Church, 5620 E. 21st St. N.
2024-05-18 18:00 - 20:00
On what better day, National Cheese Souffle Day, National Strawberry Month, National Salad Month, National Duckling Month, No Meat May, National Barbecue Month, and National Hamburger Month, could we pick for our Potluck. So many choices to choose from, so you pick what you want to bring. Per a suggestion from Sean, we will have Racine Zakula as our guest speaker from the Wichita Advanced Learning Library. She is also the sister in law to our own, Tyson Wright. After many years of service as Pot Luck Host, David Jewell must retire from this position due to health and mobility problems. Many, many thanks to you, David for all these years. In light of that, we have moved our potlucks to Pine Valley Christian for every other month secured by our host, Paul Dotson.

Party For The People, 50th Anniversary of the Keeper of the Plains Celebration, Mid America Indian Museum, 650 N. Seneca
2024-05-18 07:00 - 21:00
All day celebration with fireworks that night. For more information see: https://www.theindianmuseum.org/50th. Free Museum admission.

Senior Wednesday, Ulrich Museum, 1845 N. Fairmount St
2024-05-15 10:00 - 12:00
Despite it being National Photography Month, we’re going to sketch sculptures. Artist Tim Stone will explore ways of looking at and sketching 3D works as we experience the Martin H. Bush Outdoor Sculpture Collection and the exhibition Fully Dimensional. Sketchbooks and pencils will be provided, or you can bring your own. Program follows refreshments. Admission is free. For more information see: https://ulrich.wichita.edu/program/sketch-a-sculpture-with-tim-stone.
