PRIDE: From Stonewall to Small Town Town Kansas at the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum, 204 S. Main
2023-05-24 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
We need to go to listen to Brandon West presentation on this program. https://www.wichitahistory.org/?event=senior-wednesday-from-stonewall-to-small-town-kansas-by-brandon-west&event_date=2023-05-24.
Thanks to Bruce for bringing this to my attention.

Dining OUT at Angleo’s, 5900 E. Central.
2023-05-25 18:30 - 20:00
Since it’s Italian Beef Week, I thought we should return to Angelo’s. I can’t remember if it was before or during the pandemic when we were last here for Dining Out. In case, you’ve forgotten their menu, see: www.angeloswichita.com/menu.

Guys Night OUT at J’s Lounge, 519 E. Central.
2023-05-26 19:00 - 21:00
We’re going to J’s to celebrate World Lindy Hop Day. Better than World Dracula Day. Bite me! We’ve come a long way
from the Lindy Hop. This is how gay bars are now. Gallavich – Ian & Mickey: www.youtube.com/watch?v=KS7KMEGx6Kc. Or, so I’m told.

Video Nite at Sparky’s, 229 Colorado Street (S).
2023-05-28 19:00 - 22:00
Don’t let National Hamburger Day scare you, you can bring whatever you want to add to our communal concession stand.
Here’s a few videos that I would like to see. It’s Alright Babe (2015)-Short Film-featuring Patrick Joyce: www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrNV1FGqz-Q. Eismayer, A New Gay Film: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIczO8bYmDM. Norwegian Dream: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SV1eFWIAcE.

Memorial Day CookOUT at Norm & Lewis, 15668 SW HWY 254, Benton
2023-05-29 11:00 - 15:00
This is an event that we look forward to every year and it seems to grow in the number of guys each year as well. It must be the smell of fresh meat and hot buns. While it’s National Hamburger Month and National Barbecue Month, bring whatever you want for our grill masters to cook for you. The grills will start about 11:30 AM Close at 1:00PM. You are welcome to bring a guest, a potential Prime Timer, or a former member, and a side dish or dessert to share; the side, not the guest, unless, of course your guest is the side dish or dessert. And in observance of National Deck Safety Month, there will be yard games and movies and/or cards inside. Come out to meet new people and longtime friends, to relax and enjoy the afternoon of great outdoor country living.

GAYme Night at Mike & Joe’s, 921 N. Bebe.
2023-05-31 19:00 - 22:00
On National Smile Day, smile and the whole world wonders what the hell you’re up to! Just playing cards and other games with the guys. And if you’re wondering what to bring to add to our favorite snacks and beverages bar, it’s National Macaroon
Day.

Celebrations at Cafe Maurice, 9747 E. 21st St. N.
2023-06-01 18:30 - 20:00
Reserved. As if we need encouragement to celebrate Wear A Dress Day, National Nail Polish Day, and National Go Barefoot Day. Don’t worry, Sparky et al, I won’t name names. that’s why I chose to celebrate National Olive Day. Because the other holiday was National Say Something Nice Day, and you know how hard that would be for us. You can view
their menu at: www.mauricecafe.com/menu.

Breakfast With The Guys at Huddle House, 1735 West 21st St. N.
2023-06-03 09:00 - 10:00
On National Egg Day, we’re going back to Huddle House because we have coupons to share. You can see their menu at: www.huddlehouse.com/menu. Since they don’t take reservations on Saturdays, whoever gets there first, ask for a table for eight.

Abilene Road Trip Canceled
2023-06-03 10:00 - 20:00
Due to the rain and insufficient interest, the Road Trip to Abilene has been canceled. If there is sufficient restored interest, it will be rescheduled for another date.

Bowling, at Seneca Bowl, 1909 S. Seneca
2023-06-03 15:30 - 17:30
As our only choices are National Trails Day, National Black Bear Day, and Insect Repellent Awareness Day, I think I
would rather go bowling. Come out and bowl or watch us bowl. Afterwards, we’ll probably go somewhere to eat.

Senior Wednesday at Wichita Art Museum, 1400 W. Museum Blvd
2023-06-07 10:30 - 12:00
Local artist, Meghan Miller will present her installation, Breathing Fire, the inaugural exhibition of a new partnership between WAM and regional artists. Admission is free for WAM members, the rest of us pay $2. Get there early at 10 AM and get
your $2 worth of pastries and coffee. Since it’s National Chocolate Ice Cream Day, maybe we can go to Braum’s for lunch afterwards.

Senior Thursday at Kansas Aviation Museum, 3350 S. Geo Wash Blvd
2023-06-08 10:00 - 12:00
Join us for Senior Thursday with Aviatrix and Storyteller, Bonnie Johnson. Learn about the life of Louise Thadden.

Lunch With The Guys at Delano Diner, 1220 W. Douglas
2023-06-09 11:30 - 13:00
It’s Nati onal Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Day, I don’t know if they have that on their menu, but they do have pie. It’s been a few months since we were here last. They don’t take reservations, so whoever gets there first, ask for a table of eight. You can
refamiliarize yourself with their menu at: www.facebook.com/DelanosDiner1220/menu/?ref=page_internal&path=
%2FDelanosDiner1220%2Fmenu%2F.

Board Meeting at Riverside Cafe, 739 W. 13th St. N.
2023-06-12 18:30 - 20:00
I feel awful that it’s International Falafel Day and we’re not doing Mediterranean. But it’s also National Loving Day and Superman Day, so we can celebrate that at Riverside as we delve into the business and activities of the chapter.

Road Trip to Ralston, Oklahoma
2023-06-14 10:00 - 18:00
As part of National Country Cooking Month and National Ice Tea Month, we’re taking a little road trip and inviting OKC
and Tulsa chapters to join us. We’ll start at 1 PM with lunch at the Ralston Corner Cafe, 601 E. Main Street in
Ralston, Oklahoma. Mike’s great niece recently bought the cafe which she has worked at for years. Let’s see if nepotism pays off . You can see more about the cafe and their menu at: www.facebook.com/RalstonCornerCafe. Lunch is on your own. After lunch, we’ll drive a short distance to the Pawnee Bill Museum, 1141 Pawnee Bill Road in Pawnee, Oklahoma: www.okhistory.org/sites/pawneebill.php. Admission is $5. Let’s start out from Mike and Joe’s, 921 N. Bebe at 10 AM.

Pitch Night at Mike & Joe’s, 921 N. Bebe.
2023-06-14 19:00 - 22:00
After a busy day of touring, why not join us for a nice relaxing game of cards, or the games that we usually play, Pitch,UNO, Hearts, etc. And here’s a couple of ideas of what to bring to add to our favorite snacks and beverages bar, National Strawberry Shortcake Day and National Cupcake Day. Or bring whatever you want.

PRIDE Month Hutchinson Salt City Pride Festival at Baker Ballroom, 17 E. 2nd Ave, Hutchinson.
2023-06-16 - 2023-06-17
For more information, see: www.hutchsaltcityprdeinc.org.

Potluck/Business Meeting at Wichita United Church of Christ, 5200 E. 31st St. S.
2023-06-17 18:30 - 20:00
Reserved In observance of National Country Cooking Month and National Soul Food Month, I’m envisioning Fried Green Tomatoes like from the movie of the same name. And maybe Minnie’s Fried Chicken from the movie,The Help. Of course, you’re welcome to bring whatever you want, after all it’s also National Eat Your Vegetables Day. Or maybe bring root beer in honor of National Stewart’s Root Beer Day. I’ll take diet root beer, thank you very much. And let’s not forget dessert since it’s National Apple Strudel Day as well. I guess I’ll just have an apple. I don’t have any entertainment lined up yet, so we may have Bingo again. Bring your Bingo gifts wrapped or bagged.

Coffee With The Guys at Reverie Coffee Roasters, 2202 E. Douglas
2023-06-20 09:00 - 10:00
On National Cherry Tart Day, we’re going to try a new place for coffee. They have lots of coffees and teas, and pastries. You can find their menu at: www.facebook.com/reverieroasters/photos/p.5624013084381030/5624013084381030.

Summer Solstice
2023-06-21

Picnic In The Park at Sim Park, 2020 W. Murdock.
2023-06-23 11:30 - 13:00
In observance of NaTIonal Great Outdoors Month and National Camping Month (who could do camping better than us?), we picnicking in Sim Park for lunch. We’ll have a small grill to grill anything you want to have grilled. We’ll meet at the Open Shelter, or Gazebo,as they like to call it. If that’s occupied, we’ll meet at the horseshoe table next to it.

PRIDE Festival at Century II Exhibition Hall, 225 W. Douglas
2023-06-25 08:00 - 17:00
We need four volunteers to work two hour shifts, to set up and take down the table that we will have. For more information, look at PRIDE Inc website (wichitapride.org/events)for PRIDE activities this month. Contact me at 316-573-9934 to volunteer for the parade and/or festival.
Welcome To Gay Love and Pride: www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwBv14xha08.

Parade Line Up begins at the Old County Courthouse, 510 N. Main
2023-06-25 11:00 - 13:00
Rally begins at 12 Noon, and Parade begins after Rally ends, from the Old Courthouse south on Main to Douglas, west on Douglas to Century II. Brian P. has offered the use of his truck. We need volunteers to ride or walk beside the truck during the parade.

Video Nite at Sparky’s, 229 Colorado Street
2023-06-25 19:00 - 22:00
In celebration of Color TV Day, we’re going to watch movies on a color TV! Movies I would like to see are: The Angel
of My Life (2023) Official Trailer:www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfmuvJLBj-k. Why didn’t I ever learn to swim, or
drink? C’est si beau – le film | K Sensei feat. Haus Of Bobbi:www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlDqaDqS0tg. Brokeback
Mountain: Reunited, apparently in the suburbs: www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVvlwwSCvFg. Efrat Gosh – Dieta (Eyes Wide Open Tribute): www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNohfaY-A8g. Or Dominic and Daniel| Are You Even Real? [Saint-Narcisse]: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnUaJL4uo3g,

Stonewall
2023-06-28
The Stonewall Generation: www.lgbtqnation.com/authentic-voices-of-pride/stonewall-generation.

Pitch Night at Tracy’s, 2914 Grail.
2023-06-28 19:00 - 22:00
It’s National Paul Bunyon Day, but I won’t make you wear the plaid flannel shirt and beard. Unless you want to try this on: www.pinterest.com/pin/paul-bunyan-who-zackzerbephotography–208854501458253648. Come out for a rousing game
of cards. It’s also National Candy Month, but bring whatever you want to add to our favorite snacks and beverages
bar.

Dining OUT at Stearman's Airfield Bar & Grill, 14789 SW 30th ST, Benton, Kansas 67017
2023-06-29 18:30 - 20:00
It’s National Handshake Day, and the handshake used to be the universal symbol for Prime Timers. Nowadays, we just do with a grope, how romantc! Just wishful thinking. Anyway, it’s been a year since we’ve been here. If you would like to see their menu, go to: https://www.stearmanbarandgrill.com/menu.
If you would like to go but hate to drive, we may be able to fi x you up with a ride share, call or text me, 316-573-9934.

Guys Night OUT at J’s Lounge, 519 E. Central.
2023-06-30 19:00 - 22:00
J’s is a favorite little bar where everybody knows your name, including the police. Just kidding. Remember when we used to worry about that? Now when we run into the police at J’s or any other gay bar, the police are there for a good time; the good kind of fun now. It may be Social Media Day, bring your phone out and join us.
And here’s a little something to inspire you, remember when? Kurt and Carlton – The Man That I Love: www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnVnmmCu5jg.

Breakfast With The Guys at Spear's Restaurant & Pie Shop, 4323 W. Maple
2023-07-01 09:00 - 10:00
Reserved
If Spear’s was into making cookies or ice cream, they would be celebrating National Gingersnap Cookie Day and National Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day, but they don’t. So, we’ll just have to settle for all of their other delicious food. You can order off of their menu or from their buffet. You can see the menu at: spearsrestaurant.com/files/2015/11/spears-breakfast.pdf

Bowling at Seneca Bowl, 1909 S. Seneca.
2023-07-01 16:00 - 18:00
New Time
It may be International Joke Day, but this is no joke. Seneca Bowl will hosting Special Olympics bowling from 2 PM to 4 PM every Saturday in July. However, after they leave, there will be open bowling.
So, I’m changing the time to 4 PM. You’re still invited to bowl or watch. And since it’s International Chicken Wing Day, we’ll probably go somewhere to eat afterwards.
