Wichita Prime Timers

Boot Scootin' Fun with Heart Of America Mens Chorus at Wichita Art Museum, 1400 Museum Blvd.
2025-11-08 18:30 - 21:00, 2025-11-07 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago)
Doors and bar opens at 6:30 PM and show starts at 7:30 PM. Admission is $20. Our own George R. is in the chorus as other Prime Timers have been in the past. For more information and tickets, see: https://www.hoamc.org/concert-dates.

31st Annual Wichita Alternative Gift Market, Hillside Christian Church, 8330 E. Douglas
2025-11-08 10:00 - 16:00
David L. suggested this community event where he and other Prime Timers will be working. There will be twenty two AGI catalog causes, four local causes, and four local vendors represented. For more information go to: https://alternativegiftmarketwichita.wordpress.com or https: //www.facebook.com/share/p/1KMVa7tXS1/

Road Trip to Kansas Auto Racing Museum, 1205 Manor Rd in Chapman, Ks
2025-11-08 08:00 - 17:00
Admission is $10 for adults. Since it’s almost two hours to get there, we’ll leave Mike & Joe’s at 8 AM. For more information on KAR Museum, visit: https://kansasautoracingmuseum.org. After the museum, we’ll stop in at Granma’s House, 114 E. 4th St. in Chapman, for lunch. See Granma’s menu at: https://www.grandmashousebreakfast.com/online-ordering. Contact Mike at 316-945-4847 if you’re interested in going.

Celebrations at Connie's Mexican Restaurant, 2227 N. Broadway
2025-11-06 18:30 - 20:00
Reserved. It’s National Nachos Day and Bob E., another of our November Birthday Guys, said he would like to go to any Mexican Restaurant. It’s been years since we’ve been to Connie’s. Connie’s is iconic, one of, if not the oldest Mexican restaurants in Wichita. You can see their menu at: https://www.conniesmexicocafeict.com/order.

Pitch Night at Mike & Joe's
2025-11-05 19:00 - 22:00
What better way to celebrate Number Confidence Week, than by counting, I mean, playing cards with your trusted buddies. And, if you’re wondering what to bring to add to our favorite snacks and beverages bar, remember it’s National Fondue Month, or Eating Healthy Day, your choice.

Winter Wednesdays, at Sedgwick County Zoo, 5555 Zoo Blvd.
2025-11-05 13:30 - 15:30
$5 Admission. On National Stress Awareness Day, we’re going to take a walk, around the zoo. During the winter, the zoo offers $5 admission on Wednesday. Not only will we be able to see the animals, we’ll also be able to see Wild Lights, the Asian Lantern sculptures during the day. If it is cold or rainy weather, we’ll reschedule.

Senior Wednesday, "Abstract Expressionists: The Women", at the Wichita Art Museum, 1400 W. Museum Blvd.
2025-11-05 10:00 - 12:00
It’s Artes Mundi, but we don’t have to go all the way to Cardiff, Wales to celebrate. We can enjoy our own art at WAM. WAM hosts will present their featured exhibit from 30 women artists, the first American art movement to Wichita. Coffee and bagels at 10 AM and exhibition at 10:30 AM. Admission for non WAM members is $2. For more information see: https://wam.org/event/senior-wednesday5nov2025.

Election Day
2025-11-04 07:00 - 19:00
Vote! Our democracy depends upon it.

Antiquing at Hudson Antique Market, 6041 E. Kellogg.
2025-11-02 12:00 - 13:30
Daylight Savings Ends this date, so that means you get an extra hour to shop! Join Scott and others at this new antique store and see what you can find.

Daylight Savings Ends
2025-11-02

Bowling, at WSU Rhatagan Student Center
2025-11-01 15:30 - 17:30
It’s also Extra Mile Day; if you saw us bowl, you would understand. We’ve always been lucky to get a lane every time, and we also have room for you. Come and join us for this inside, non food event.

Breakfast With The Guys, at Spear's Restaurant & Pie Shop, 4323 W. Maple
2025-11-01 09:00 - 10:00
Reserved. George M., one of our November Birthday Guys, suggested breakfast at Spear’s. You can order off of the menu or choose their buffet. See their menu at: https://spearsrestaurant.com/files/2015/11/spears-breakfast.pdf.

Halloween Party at Joe & Bryan's
2025-10-31 19:00 - 22:00
Costumes are encouraged, there will even be a costume contest, something to scare the kids away. Bring snack foods, tricks and treats.

Dining OUT at Prost, 134 N. St. Francis.
2025-10-30 18:30 - 20:00
Reserved. For German-American Heritage Month, and because I’m a little late for Oktoberfest, we’re going to Prost. They have moved to a brick and mortar building from the freight car they were in at Revolutsia when we visited them last. That was like two years ago, although their menu hasn’t changed much, see: https://www.prostwichita.com/menu. It’s National Bandana Day; wear, if you dare.

Senior Wednesday at Kansas African American Museum. 601 N. Water
2025-10-29 10:00 - 11:30
TKAAM offers a program on the fifth Wednesday of the month. This month, Dr. Raymond Doswell will present on Black Wall Street of Tulsa which was destroyed by racial violence in 1921. Free coffee and pastries are available.

Video Nite at Sparky's
2025-10-26 19:00 - 22:00
On Intersex Awareness Day and during LGBTQ+ History Month, Sparky will show us some entertaining videos. No, not of himself, unless you stay later. And for our communal concession stand it’s National Mincemeat Day and National Pumpkin Day or bring what you will.

Arkalalah Fall Festival at 106 Summit St., Arkansas City
2025-10-25 11:00 - 18:00
When I sent out the fall festivals list, John D immediately responded with this suggestion. He and Steve G are from Ark City. So on National Trick or Treat Day, we’re going to Ark City. Arkalalah is a four day event with the best day on Saturday. Before noon, we can eat at the Kiwanis Pancake Feed, or chili from the American Legion for $5, or get a carry out Chicken Noodle Dinner from the Ark City UMC at 220 E. Washington. All of the other concessions start at 11 AM. There are street games and races to watch. The beer garden opens at Noon at the Ben Givens Park. The big parade starts at 2 PM downtown on Summit Street. And the Arkalalah Marching Festival begins at 4 PM. We should stay for the Halloween Costume Party at 5 PM to see the closeted married straight men come out in drag. There are lots of food vendors, a craft show and carnival to fill the time. See their schedule at: https://arkalalah.com/schedule.
If you want a ride, I can drive, like with my eyes closed, just ask Steve. I’ll leave my house at 10 AM, just text or call me at 316-573-9934. Wear comfortable shoes, a costume or a hat, and bring lots of money!

Guys Night OUT at J's Lounge, 513 E. Central
2025-10-24 19:00 - 22:00
Since Joe and Bryan are having their Halloween Party next Friday, we moved Guys Night OUT to a week earlier. Live it up, it’s
Global Champagne Day!

Pitch Night at Mike & Joe's
2025-10-22 19:00 - 22:00
It’s National Nut Day, because sometimes you feel like a nut, and sometimes you just feel like playing cards with friends. What could I suggest to add to our favorite snacks and beverages bar? Oh, I don’t know, how about nuts?

Coffee With The Guys at Wichita Cheesecake Company, 801 E. Douglas
2025-10-21 09:00 - 10:00
The clues were National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day, International Day of the Nacho, National Apple Day, and National Honey Day; so naturally, I chose WCC. I have never been there before, but their menu boasts sugar free and gluten free foods. You can find their menu at: https://www.wichitacheesecakecompany.com/menu. We may have to come back for lunch or dinner.

Potluck/Business Meeting at Wichita United Church of Christ, 5200 East 31st St. S.
2025-10-18 18:30 - 20:00
October is National Chili Month, it is also Porktober, National Whole Hog Barbecue Day, National Sausage Month, National Pizza Month, National Seafood Month, National Pasta Month, and Vegetarian Month. As well it’s National Mashed Potato Day, Spinach Lovers Month, and National Pickled Peppers Month. And National Cookbook Month, National Baking Week, National Pretzel Month, National Dessert Month, National Chocolate Cupcake Day, National Cookie Month, National Apple Month all during Eat Better, Eat Together Month and LOUD Shirt Day. So, no matter what you bring, or wear, it’s going to fit right in. Hopefully we’ll have a guest speaker to talk to us about the new Medicare changes.

Senior Wednesday at Ulrich Museum.
2025-10-15 10:00 - 12:00
Empty Bowls Wichita|Its Mission, History, and Partners. Admission is free. Refreshments served at 10 AM and the program starts at 10:30 AM. As part of Anti Poverty Week, ceramic artist, Brenda Lichman, will create a bowl live while sharing the story of Empty Bowls Wichita. For more information, see: https://ulrich.wichita.edu/program/empty-bowls-wichita-its-mission-history-and-partners.

Board Meeting at Country Cafe, 2804 S. Seneca
2025-10-14 18:30 - 20:00
As a few of us board members will be returning from the national convention, from October 9th to the 13th, President Scott decided that for this board meeting, we will meet on Tuesday, rather than on Monday.

1998 Matthew Shepard died for being gay
2025-10-12
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-45968606. Lest we forget.

National Coming OUT Day
2025-10-11
Gay But Married With Wife and Daughter: Living a Double Life https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFXw_RhGIw4
40th Anniversary of Bronski Beat’s Smalltown Boy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88sARuFu-tc&list=RD88sARuFu-tc&start_radio=1

Lunch With The Guys at Hawaiian Bros Island Grill, 1360 N. Greenwich Rd.
2025-10-10 11:30 - 13:00
No reservation is necessary. So whoever gets there first secure a table for eight. I received this recommendation for Hog Out Month. You should see their menu at https://www.hawaiianbros.com/menu , it’s more than just Spam, although they have that too.

Senior Thursday at Kansas Aviation Museum, 3350 South George Washington Blvd.
2025-10-09 10:00 - 11:00
It’s World Space Week and KAM is offering:

Senior Thursday –
Join us Thursday, October 9th for our Senior Thursday with Aviation enthusiast, pilot and entrepreneur David Rolph. Hear some incredible stories of his time in the air. Don’t miss out!
Program at 10:00am
Sponsored by Skyward Credit Union

Pitch Night at Mike & Joe's
2025-10-08 19:00 - 22:00
For Active Aging Week, we’re going to play cards, not only Pitch, but maybe Hearts as well, or whatever else comes to mind. An important part of active aging is being social. Remember it’s also National Fluffernutter Day and National Cookie Month when trying to decide what to bring to add to our favorite snacks and beverages bar.

Senior Wednesday: The History of Banned Books in the U.S. at the Advanced Learning Library, 711 West Second.
2025-10-08 13:30 - 14:30
Admission is free. An interesting, and timely, topic for Banned Books Week. For more information go to: https://wichitalibrary.libnet.info/event/13817477.
