Wichita Prime Timers

First Friday Gallery Crawl
2022-07-01 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago)
Let’s meet at Club Rain, 518 E. Douglas, as there are a number of galleries within walking distance and some that we can catch the Q Line to get to. We’ll meet at Club Rain and decide where to start and leave there at 7 PM. Maybe we’ll finish with an ice cream since it’s National Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day, or chicken wings since it’s also International Chicken Wing Day. And in honor of International Joke Day, here’s Foghorn Leghorn, That’s A Joke Son!: www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTwnwbG9YLE.

Breakfast With The Guys at The Easy Egg, 5700 W. Kellogg
2022-07-02 09:00 - 10:00
Reserved. It may be National I Forgot Day, but that’s no excuse when I spent literally minutes on this reservation, and, by Jove, you’re going to get up and join us! After a big breakfast, and maybe a nap, we’re going …

Bowling at Seneca Bowl, 1909 S. Seneca
2022-07-02 15:30 - 17:00
Instead of park hopping on National Hop A Park Day or looking for Unidentified Frickin Objects sinceit’s World UFO Day, why not come bowling with us? We’re always looking for new, or former bowlers, and fans to add to our entourage. And we’ll probably go somewhere to eat afterwards.

Fourth of July CookOUT and Pool Party at Mike & Joe’s, 921 N. Bebe.
2022-07-04 11:00 - 15:00
The grills will be ready by 11:30 AM. We got the Buns! Thanks to Richard and PRIDE for their donation. Do you have the Meat?! In honor of National Barbecued Spareribs Day (hint, hint), bring whatever you want to have grilled. Or if you’re honoring Independence From Meat Day then celebrate National Caesar Salad Day or bring any side dish or dessert that you want to share with everyone.
The pool has been prepared and cleaned, so bring your swim suit and a towel and join us for a game of sloppy volleyball, where the object of the game is to keep the ball in the air and in the pool. There will be other yard games and maybe a movie in the house when we adjourn from the heat in the afternoon to spend a cool time with cards.

7th annual Red, White & BOOM! Braum’s, 201 N. Seneca
2022-07-04 21:30 - 22:00
Presented by Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers. Food trucks will be set up just south of the Hyatt Lawn at 7:00pm. 9:40pm Fireworks will be launched east of Riverfront Stadium over the Arkansas River. However, if the Wind Surge game is still being played at that time,the show will begin ten minutes after the completion of the game.
However, I suggest that we meet at Braum’s, 201 N. Seneca at 9:30 PM to enjoy the fireworks and ice cream.

Senior Wednesday at the Wichita Art Museum, 1400 W. Museum Blvd.
2022-07-06 10:30 - 12:00
It’s Umbrella Cover Day, which won’t bother us as we’ll be inside this time. Let’s go to view and learn about their latest installment, Living History, by
Beth Lipman in the Boeing Foyer. She has other glassartwork, Beth Lipman: All in Time, in the galleries. Admission is Free to WAM members, and $2 for nonmembers.
And, who knows, since it’s National Fried Chicken Day, we may go to Pizza Ranch for their pizza/fried chicken buffet, or maybe your favorite fried chicken place. We’ll decide after the exhibit.
And, don’t forget it’s International Kissing Day, so here’s your chance to tell the world to KISS OFF! Or maybe I misunderstood the intention here, never mind.

Celebrations at Spear’s Restaurant and Pie Shop, 4323 W. Maple
2022-07-07 18:30 - 20:00
Reserved. To Tell The Truth (Day) it’s World Chocolate Day, National Macaroni Day, and National Strawberry Sundae Day and I’m sure you’ll find something on the menu to celebrate those holidays. And don’t forget your free slice of pie. Come celebrate our July Birthday Boys and Anniversary Couples.

Board Meeting at Country Cafe, 2804 S. Seneca
2022-07-11 18:30 - 20:00
Reserved. Since it’s National Swimming Pool Day perhaps we should have met at Mike & Joe’s. However Join us at Country Cafe as we explore upcoming events like our Founders Celebration in August. And while it may be National Blueberry Muffin Day, I don’t know if that’s on the menu, but be sure to try their cinnamon buns.

Pitch Night at Mike & Joe’s, 921 N. Bebe
2022-07-13 19:00 - 22:00
It’s Embrace Your Geekness Day, so hug a geek! Then come and join us for a nice game of cards like Oh Hell or Hate Your Neighbor.
And if you’re wondering what to bring to add to our favorite snacks and beverages bar, remember it’s National French Fry Day.
And to celebrate International Rock Day, here’s a little international rock and roll song from 1961, Sukiyaki: www.youtube.com/watch?=C35DrtPlUbc.

Senior Thursday at the Kansas Aviation Museum, 3350 S. George Washington Boulevard
2022-07-14 10:00 - 12:00
It’s Pandemonium Day what with all of the holidays like National Mac & Cheese Day, National Grand Mariner Day, and National Nude Day!
Boeing and Minuteman Program historian, Myrna Messer, will be joining us this month for a great overview on her book, The Boeing Gypsies. It will be a great presentation learning the stories of these traveling families who worked repairing missiles during vital parts of our country’s history.
And since it’s National Mac & Cheese Day, we’ll probably go somewhere to eat afterwards.

Potluck/Business Meeting at Hilltop Manor Club House, 1114 S Oliver
2022-07-16 18:30 - 20:00
Since July is National Picnic Month, we’re going to try it as a theme again. But it’s also National Corn Fritter Day and Fresh Spinach Day to inspire you to bring your favorite picnic foods and side dishes. And don’t forget desserts since it’s also National Cherry Day, and National Ice Cream Month. Our Guest Speaker will be Angel Gomez, Associate Vice President of Guest Sales & Service for Celebrity Cruises. Angel will tell us all that we need to know about Cruising!

Sunday, Sundae, Sunday, at Mike & Joe’s, 921 N. Bebe
2022-07-17 11:00 - 15:00
We’re going to celebrate National Ice Cream Day with a dip in the pool as well as a dip of ice cream. The grills will be ready at 11:30 AM. We’ll provide hot dogs and buns and condiments and the ice cream, you provide the sides and toppings. If you want to grill something else, bring it. And be sure to bring your bathing suit and towel. I’m sure we’ll have outdoor games as well as indoor games, likecards! And probably a movie, a legit movie! After a few hands of UNO, we’ll eat ice cream, unless you want your dessert first.

Coffee With The Guys at Magnolia Cafe, 2424 N. Woodlawn Blvd
2022-07-19 09:00 - 10:00
Reserved. It may be National Daiquiri Day, but I think a Mint Julep would be more of the order of the day here. Honey Hush! I had a particular request to try Magnolia Cafe for their southern cooking. You should see their menu at:
https://content.app-sources.com/s/78218527741877663/uploads/Menus/MAGNOLIA_FOOD_MENU_20220504-1710437.pdf.

Lunch With The Guys, Picnic In The Park, at Sims Park, 2020 W. Murdock
2022-07-22 11:30 - 13:00
I’m sure we can beat the bushes to find a couple of trees we can tie up for National Hammock Day. And National Mango Day tells me that we picked the perfect day to go to the park for our picnic lunch. In fact, let’s have a real picnic! We’ll bring a small grill to cook hot dogs; if you want anything else grilled, bring it, but not a side of beef! We’ll bring the buns and condiments and you bring sides. And for desserts, don’t forget that it’s also National Creme Brulee Day and National Penuche Fudge Day, or whatever you want to bring to share.

Pitch Night at Tracy’s , 2914 Grail.
2022-07-27 19:00 - 22:00
Up for a challenge? This sounds like fun! It’s National Walk On Stilts Day and Take Your Houseplant For A Walk Day, so take your houseplant for awalk while walking on stilts. Do not try this at home, unless you’re going to film it. Or come and play cards, safely, with us. And if you wondering what to bring to add to our favorite snacks and beverages bar, remember
it’s National Chicken Finger Day; that would be the chicken’s middle finger!

Dining OUT at the Pumphouse, 825 E. Second St. N. in Old Town.
2022-07-28 18:30 - 20:00
It’s National Chili Dog Day, and the Pumphouse has Chili Dogs on their menu, along with some other good things to eat: www.pumphousewichita.com/menus. And they have seating both inside and outside. Unfortunately, they don’t take reservations, so whoever gets there first gets to decide whether we sit inside or outside. Ask for a table for eight that we can add to if needed.

Guys Night OUT at Rain, 518 E. Douglas.
2022-07-29 19:00 - 21:00
Since it is Rain Day, I thought it would only be appropriate to go to Club Rain for Guys Night OUT and not because it is National Chicken Wing Day and National Lasagna Day in hopes that they would have that on their buffet, but we’ll see. It’s also National Lipstick Day, another reason to go to Club Rain.

Bowling at Seneca Bowl, 1909 S Seneca.
2022-07-30 15:30 - 17:30
We’re going bowling with our good friends since it’s International Friendship Day, not to be confused with International Day of Friendship, they’re two totally different holidays just celebrated on the same date. So, come out for a friendly game of bowling, either as a bowler or as a fan. And since it’s National Cheesecake Day, we’ll probably go somewhere to eat afterwards.

Play Ball! Riverfront Stadium Surge Box Office, 275 S. McLean.
2022-07-31 13:00 - 16:00
I knew what you were thinking when I said, play ball. And I like your thinking! But, no, I mean that we’re going to watch an actual ballgame. It’s the Northwest Arkansas Naturalists playing our home team, the Wind Surge. You say Naturals and I say Naturalists, so who do you think will really bring in the crowd? The Wind Surge, of course! I’ll meet you at the box office to give you a free Field Box Voucher where you can sit on your bum on the berm. Or, you can pay extra to upgrade at the box office. And regardless of whether it’s raining or not, I’m not canceling!

Senior Wednesday at the Wichita Art Museum, 1400 W. Museum Dr.
2022-08-03 10:30 - 12:00
On National Watermelon Day, would you really rather Clean Your Floors (Day), or (National) Grab Some(one’s) Nuts
(Day)? How about another bit of fun? At the Art Museum, they’re having Art Making for Everyone! Seniors will have the opportunity to make, and take, their own piece of art from collage to decoupage a ceramic tile led by WAM education staff . $2 Admission, free for WAM members. For more information go to: https://wichitaartmuseum.org/event/senior-wednesday-artmaking-for-everyone.

Celebrations at Delano Diner, 1220 W. Douglas.
2022-08-04 18:30 - 20:00
Reserved. It’ s National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, and you might find that on their desserts menu. It’s been a while since we came here for dinner. You can see their full menu at: www.delanosdiner.com/menu. Come out and help us celebrate
August Birthday Boys and Anniversary Couples.

Breakfast With The Guys at Huddle House, 1735 W. 21st St. N.
2022-08-06 09:00 - 10:00
Reserved. It’s National Root Beer Float Day and I think you can get one of those for breakfast here. It’s also National
Mustard Day, and I know you can get that at HH. We have coupons to share, or if you received coupons, bring them and we’ll share yours!

Pitch Night at Mike & Joe’s, 921 N. Bebe
2022-08-10 19:00 - 22:00
Now, here’s my kind of holiday, it’s National Lazy Day, but don’t you be too lazy to join us for cards. Since it’s also National Spoil Your Dog Day, we’re going to Mike & Joe’s, their dogs love to be spoiled! And if you’re wondering what to bring to our
favorite snacks and beverages bar, remember it’s National S’mores Day. And, since it’s also Duran Duran Appreciation Day, here’s a little something to get you into the mood: Hungry Like The Wolf: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJL-lCzEXgI.

Senior Thursday at the Kansas Aviation Museum, 3350 S. George Washing Boulevard.
2022-08-11 10:00 - 12:00
At this point, there isn’t anything posted for their program or topic for August. I’ll send out an email as soon as I get notice. Otherwise, it’s Play In The Sand Day.

Lunch With The Guys Picnic In Sims Park, 2020 W. Murdock.
2022-08-12 11:30 - 13:00
It’s National Vinyl Record Day, anybody got a portable turntable? This may be our final picnic in the park day for the reminder of the year. So, let’s do it up big. Again, we’ll bring the portable grill for hot dogs or whatever you may want to grill. You can bring sides to share. We’ll hang up our banner, and exchange smiles and waves for stares. Maybe we won’t scare anybody off that way.

Bowling at Seneca Bowl, 1909 S. Seneca.
2022-08-13 15:30 - 17:30
We celebrated International Left Hander’s Day last year, with disastrous results. I wonder if they ever got that bowling ball out of the ceiling? But that’s not going to stop us! So, come out and bowl with us,regardless of which hand you use, or join our ever increasing fan base. The afterwards we’re going to…

Hot Dog CookOUT and Pool Party at Mike & Joe’s, 921 N. Bebe
2022-08-13 18:00 - 21:00
Mike said that we need to use the pool more often. So, we’ll grill hot dogs, but if you want to bring something else to throw on the grill, you’re welcome to do just that. And you’re welcome to bring sides and desserts. If you want to play in the
pool, bring your swim suit and a towel. We’ll adjourn inside to complete the night with UNO and Pitch and maybe a movie.

Board Meeting at Country Cafe, 2804 S. Seneca.
2022-08-15 18:30 - 20:00
Reserved. I know it’s National Relaxation Day, but we have work to do. It’s also National Lemon Pie Day, and I bet you can get that here. Join us as we panic over last minute details for our Founders Celebration and plans for the next month.

Potluck/Business Meeting at Hilltop Manor Clubhouse, 1411 S Oliver
2022-08-20 18:30 - 20:00
Reserved. Talk about Break The Monotony Day, this is our 23rd Annual Founders Celebration. This is in thanksgiving of all of the men who began Prime Timers, both internationally and locally, and all of the members who supported our chapter throughout the years, and that includes all of you! Thanks to Morgan, Loren Olsen,Psychiatrist and Author of Finally OUT and No More Neckties, will be returning as our guest speaker. You can read more about him at: www.lorenaolson.com and he will have some books available for purchase. Thanks to the recent donation from Celebrity Cruises, we’ll provide Pulled Pork and Pulled Chicken from Hog Wild. You are asked to bring the sides, like potato salad, coleslaw, baked beans, etc. And since it’s also National Chocolate Pecan Pie Day, and National Peach Month, don’t forget to bring the desserts. As it is our Founders Celebration, you are welcome to bring a friend, a potential Prime Timer member, as your guest. And don’t forget to wear your name tags!

Coffee With The Guys at Riverside Cafe, 9125 West Central.
2022-08-23 09:00 - 10:00
It’s National Sponge Cake Day and National Cuban Sandwich Day. However the real reason we’re going here is to find out more about Riverside Cafe Midtown on 13th, when will they reopen, how soon? They still have the same great menu with breakfast served all day. It’s also Valentino Day, and here’s a little something to remember him by: Rudolph Valentino – Handsome: www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmAyXt5-T6c.
