Wichita Prime Timers

Thanksgiving
2025-11-27
I say this every year, and I still don’t say it often enough. Thank You. Thank you to everyone in all of the ways that you contribute to make our chapter great.
Happy Thanksgiving |LGBTQ Couple| Big Tiny Life Gay Comic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0-yBoaFcLI&t=15s.

Coffee With The Guys at Easy Egg on 5700 W. Kellogg 946-5677.
2025-11-25 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago)
It’s National Play Day with Dad. However, instead we’re going to Easy Egg West. They don’t take reservations this far out, so, we’ll have to call about a week ahead, you’ll need to remind me. You can see their menu at: https://theeasyeggbreakfast.com/menu. And invite your play dad to join us.

Karg Glass Blow Your Own Class, Karg Art Glass, 111 N. Oliver, Kechi
2025-11-22 13:30 - 15:00
As part of Movember, a focus on men’s health and well being, we’re going to blow our own glass ornaments. The price for small ornaments is $37.50, $50 for large ornaments, and $65 for a Pumpkin.
I’ll send out a signup sheet to see how many people are interested. For more information see:
https://rollinkarg.com/ 744-2442 For more information, https://rollinkarg.com.

Dining OUT at Albero's Bistro, 2684 North Greenwich Road
2025-11-20 18:30 - 20:00
Reserved. Since our usual day for Dining OUT, is Thanksgiving, we’re moving Dining OUT a week earlier. And while it may be National Fun With Fondue Month, Albero’s doesn’t have it on their menu, but they have other great selections: https://alberobistro.com/wichita-albero-bistro-food-menu.

Pitch Night at Bob's
2025-11-19 19:00 - 22:00
It may be National Play Monopoly Day, but we’re going to play cards like Pitch, UNO, Oh Hell, Hearts and other friendly games. It’s also National Carbonated Beverage with Caffeine Day, or bring your own favorite snacks and drinks.

Senior Wednesday at the Ulrich Museum, WSU Campus. Curating with Purpose: Student Cultural Perspectives
2025-11-19 10:00 - 11:00
Free admission. This is a panel discussion of how students process curating Art, Identity, and Innovation. Dr. Lori Santos serves as moderator. Refreshments served at 10 AM and program beings at 10:30 AM. For more information, see: https://ulrich.wichita.edu/program/curating-with-purpose-student-cultural-perspectives.

Potluck/Business Meeting at Pine Valley Christian Church, 5620 E. 21st St. N.
2025-11-15 18:30 - 20:00
This is Transgender Awareness Week, and there are many food related holidays for November, but we’re going to celebrate our annual Thanksgiving feast. There will be a Punchbowl Invitation sent to determine how many people and what foods will be brought. Please answer it when you receive it. I think that our Thanksgiving Potluck is the most attended, but Scott says that our Holiday Potluck in December is the most attended, we’ll find out. In any case, there will be lots of people and lots of food. You are welcome to bring a guest, a potential Prime Timer member. Thankfully we have lots of people to help us set up, but we could use more people to help us take down and put away. Thank you.

Heapin'Holiday'Helpin' at Empire House in Cowtown, 1865 Museum Blvd.
2025-11-14 19:00 - 21:00
Or Her Cooking Was Tragically Delicious. On Loosen Up Lighten Up Day, we’re going to go see this comedy fit for the season. Tickets are $15 at the door, or $16.50 online or for more information at: https://empirehouseplayers.ludus.com/index.php?sections=events. Parking is in the WEST parking lot, a quarter mile west of the main Visitor’s Center entrance, 1871 W Sim Dr.

Senior Thursday at the Kansas Aviation Museum, 3350 South George Washington Boulevard.
2025-11-13 10:00 - 11:00
During Aviation History Month and this National Community Education Day, the program for KAM is retired Col. Phil Heseltine. Col. Heseltine is a former Vice Commander of the 22nd at McConnell and Commander of the 931st Reserve Unit at McConnell. Since retirement he authored his book, Certamus Volare. It will be a great program so don’t miss out!

Senior Wednesday at Advanced Learning Library, 711 W. Second
2025-11-12 13:30 - 14:30
It’s National Novel Writing Month, and the mystery has been solved. Emily Chirtensen of The Shout will teaching us about the history, the regional differences, and the “inventive ways to reimagine this classic dish.” For more information, see: https://wichitalibrary.libnet.info/event/13900643.

Veterans Day Breakfast
2025-11-11 09:00 - 10:00
Join Mike & Joe, and I at IHOP, 526 S. Ridge Road for breakfast at 9 PM. We have plans for lunch and dinner, and we can discuss those times and places at breakfast. Sorry for the late notification.

Remember those who served and those who tried.
Veterans Day Free Meals and Discounts 2025: https://themilitarywallet.com/veterans-day-free-meals-and-discounts.

Board Meeting at Spear's Restaurant & Pie Shop, 4323 W. Maple
2025-11-10 18:30 - 20:00
Reserved. On this National Civic Pride Day, we’re going to plan about our future events. Join us for a hot meal and offer your suggestions.

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
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!
