Tacos and Cars at Taco Shop, 601 N. West St
2025-07-18 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
Every Friday at Plaza West Shopping Center there is a car show. As part of the National Culinary Arts Month, let’s meet at Taco Shop for dinner, They don’t take reservations as it is very busy, you can see their menu at: https://www.tacoshop.biz/menu. Then we can walk out to the car show, say about 7 PM. There are other places to eat in the shopping center if tacos are not your first choice to eat.

Potluck/Business Meeting at Pine Valley Christian Church, 5620 E. 21st St. N.
2025-07-19 18:30 - 20:00
It’s National Picnic Month, along with National Baked Beans Month, Lasagna Awareness Month, Beans Month, National Culinary Month, National Blueberry Month and Ice Cream Month. Bring your favorite picnic foods, or if you’re so inclined, bring us your favorite culinary dish. Hopefully, our guest speaker will be Dr. Jay Price who will be presenting about his new book, LGBTQ Wichita.

Coffee With The Guys at Auntie C's, 425 E. 61st St. N., Ste 1B in Park City
2025-07-22 09:00 - 10:00
Reserved. It’s Casual Pi Day and I remember it was cold when we were here last,. You can see their menu at: https://www.auntiecsrestaurant.com/order.

Guys Night OUT at J's Lounge, 513 E Central
2025-07-25 19:00 - 21:00
Let’s see how many lumberjacks come through the door on Lumberjack Day. Or, just relax, have a drink and socialize with the other lumberjack watchers.

Tomato Fest at Kansas Grown Farmer's Market, 7001 W. 21st St. N. ( Ridge Rd.)
2025-07-26 10:00 - 12:00
On National All or Nothing Day, we’re going to the farmer’s market to celebrate and learn everything about tomatoes. You can see more about this event at: https://www.kansas-grown.com/event-calendar. Come hungry and you’ll find plenty to sample and enjoy at the various vendors and food trucks.

Brunch at Rain, 518 E. Douglas
2025-07-27 11:30 - 13:00
National Love is Kind Day. Here’s a second opportunity for brunch. RSVP to the Punchbowl invite so we can reserve that many seats.

Video Nite, at Mike & Joe's
2025-07-27 18:00 - 21:00
Mike and Joe will have some videos we can watch, but if you have a favorite to share, bring it. Come early and play in the pool before the movie. Be sure to bring something to add to our communal concession, since it’s National Ice Cream Month.

Senior Wednesday at Kansas African American Museum, 601 N. Water
2025-07-30 10:00 - 11:00
Author and researcher, Pat O’Connor, will discuss his book, “Wichita Blues: Music in the African American Community.

GAYme Night, at Scott's
2025-07-30 19:00 - 22:00
Here is a special opportunity to play board or card games a third time. We will have board or card games to choose from, but if you have a special or favorite game, bring it and we’ll try it. Remember to bring your favorite snacks and beverages to add to our favorites.

Dining OUT at Todd's Creole Kitchen, 8641 W. 13th St. N.
2025-07-31 18:30 - 20:00
Call ahead 295-4260.
In celebration of International Orgasm Day, we’re going to eat at Todd’s where they serve Cajun, American and Seafood. You can see their menu at: https://www.wichitabyeb.com/2025/05/todds-creole-kitchen.html. They don’t take reservations, so we’ll have to call ahead for seating.

Breakfast With The Guys at Spear's Restaurant & Pie Shop, 4323 W. Maple
2025-08-02 09:00 - 10:00
Reserved. National Ice Cream Sandwich Day sounds like a good idea but we’ll going to Spear’s for breakfast. You order the buffet for $11.69 or order off of the menu, see: https://www.spearsrestaurant.com/files/2015/11/spears-breakfast.pdf.

Senior Wednesday at Wichita Art Museum, 1400 West Museum Boulevard
2025-08-06 10:00 - 12:00
At this writing, I don’t find any posting for Senior Wednesday. However, when they post, I’ll send that information out. And since it’s National Root Beer Float Day, if they don’t post, we’ll just go somewhere for a root beer float, where’s the nearest A&W?

Celebrations at Two Brothers BBQ, 6730 W. Central
2025-08-07 18:30 - 20:00
Reserved.
It may be National Raspberries & Cream Day, but I received a suggestion for BBQ. Apparently, it was before Covid, since that was the last time they offered a buffet in the evening. Since it has been that long ago, we better reacquaint ourselves with their menu: https://twobrosbbqwestwichita.menufy.com/?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=menuurl&utm_campaign=search.

Bowling at Rhatigan Student Center on WSU campus
2025-08-09 15:30 - 17:30
Guess what we’re going to do on National Bowling Day? That’s right, Bowl! We’ve been very lucky in getting a lane every time we have gone. And the prices are reasonable. Join us!

KPTS Volunteer Phone Bank, 8710 E. 32nd St. N.
2025-08-09 17:00 - 22:00
Show your support for KPTS by volunteering to answer phones and take pledges. Here is an opportunity to help out KPTS and repay them in a small way for all of the great programming that they do. Call me or text at 316-573-9934 or email me at mendozamdm@aol.com, the first five to respond also gets dinner.

81 Speedway, 7700 N. Broadway in Park City
2025-08-09 19:00 - 22:00
Join Mike & Joe and other need for speed enthusiasts for a night of racing fun. You can car pool with Mike & Joe if you get to their house by 6 PM. Admission is $15 for Seniors or $18 for other adults.

Sunday Brunch at Rain, 518 E. Douglas
2025-08-10 11:30 - 13:00
It’s Gay Uncles Day! If you have a Guncle, bring him to brunch, or if you are a Guncle, bring yourself! Just answer in the affirmative when you receive your Punchbowl invitation.

Board Meeting at Country Cafe 2804 S. Seneca
2025-08-11 18:30 - 20:00
National Presidential Joke Day. No joke! We’re got a few issues and final details regarding our 26th anniversary to iron out.

Senior Wednesday: A Decade of Harvester Arts w/Kristin Beal, at Advanced Learning Library, 711 W. Second.
2025-08-13 13:30 - 14:30
Free Admission. Learn about the first 10 years of this local arts organization from Co-Founder and Executive Director, Kristin Beal. For more information see: https://wichitalibrary.libnet.info/event/13225013.

Pitch Night, at Mike & Joe's
2025-08-13 19:00 - 22:00
As part of Happiness Happens Month, what makes this group happy is playing cards together, like Pitch and UNO. Remember it’s also National Peach Month when deciding what to bring to add to our favorite snacks and beverages bar

Senior Thursday at the Kansas Aviation Museum, 3350 South George Washington Boulevard
2025-08-14 10:00 - 12:00
Free Admission. Cindy Weigand. Cindy is the author of “Big Jack, Cowboy Aviator,” which is a wonderful historical fiction novel that weaves fact and fiction together to tell an amazing story. Presentation starts at 10am, admission for Senior Thursday is free. Sponsored by Skyward Credit Union.

AARP KS 90TH Social Security Anniversary at Botanica Gardens, 701 N. Amidon
2025-08-14 14:00 - 16:00
On National Social Security Day, AARP is celebrating at Botanica with free admission, live music and engaging community activities, however you must register in advance! For more information and to register, go to: https://events.aarp.org/event/00c3ad45-4bb6-48ec-bef5-92a7b4256391/summary?environment=P2&i=NQ0P_K-e2UWuHCsMdWGQaA&locale=en-US

Tacos & Car Show at Taco Shop, 601 N. West Street
2025-08-15 18:00 - 20:00
As part of Family Fun Month, we’re going to try this event which we had to reschedule from last month due to a sudden downpour. We’ll begin with dinner at Taco Shop. You can view their daily specials and menu at: https://www.tacoshop.biz/menu. Then afterwards, we’ll walk out to the parking lot to see all of the variety of cars on display. If you’re not partial to Taco Shop, there are several eateries at Plaza West.

Founders Celebration at Wichita United Church of Christ, 5200 E. 31st St. South
2025-08-16 18:30 - 20:00
On Break the Monotony Day, we’re celebrating our 26th Anniversary with food, and honors and recognition. More information to come later.

Coffee With The Guys at Kelly's Family Diner, 1825 S. Broadway
2025-08-19 09:00 - 10:00
Reserved. On National Potato Day, we’re going to Kelly’s. They have many potato dishes on their menu, see: https://kellysfamilydiner.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/kellymenu.pdf.

Senior Wednesday at Ulrich Museum at Wichita State University
2025-08-20 10:00 - 11:30
Free Admission. On National Radio Day, we’re going to learn about the Fall Exhibition from Curation Talk. 10 AM is refreshments and the program begins at 10:30 AM in the Collection Study Center.

Lunch With The Guys at Sweet Allie B's, 707 N. Waco
2025-08-22 11:30 - 13:00
Reserved.
Although it may be National Panini Month, it’s been years since we were here last. You may want to refresh your memory of their menu: https://www.sweetalliebs.com/restaurunt-menu.

Hot Dogs and Hamburgers and Pool Party at Mike & Joe's,
2025-08-23 18:00 - 20:00
It’s Valentino Day, but do we really need a holiday to enjoy hot dogs and hamburgers and a dip in the pool on a hot summer’s day? No. We’ll provide the hot dogs, hamburgers, buns, and condiments. You bring the sides and desserts to share, since it’s also National Sponge Cake Day. Be sure to bring your towels and swim suit for the pool.

Sunday Brunch at Rain, 518 E. Douglas
2025-08-24 11:30 - 13:00
It’s National Waffle Day and I hope waffles are on the buffet. Be sure to answer the Punchbowl invitation so that we can know how many to plan for.

Pitch Night at Bob's
2025-08-27 19:00 - 22:00
This is not a World Rock Paper Scissors (Day) decision; well, maybe if we have to decide on which card game to play first. Remember it’s also National Banana Lovers Day when deciding what to bring to our favorite snacks and beverages bar.
