Wichita Prime Timers

Oxford Watermelon Feed, Napawalla Park, Napawalla and West Clark in southwest section of Oxford, Kansas
2025-09-06 13:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
Steve G. invites Prime Timers to join he and Junior as they visit the Oxford Watermelon Festival. There will be a car show, food trucks, Cornhole and Horseshoe tournaments, cake walk, and free watermelon. Admission is free but you’ll need to bring money if you wish to purchase food or drink. Again, wear comfortable shoes. Call or text Steve, at 620-288-0091,

Bowling¸ WSU Rhatigan Student Center
2025-09-06 15:30 - 17:30
Although it may be National Play Outside day, we’re going to play inside to bowl. It’s been a couple of months since we’ve bowled and our bowling will reflect that. Come and show us up. Bowling rates are $6.50 per game, shoe rental is $3.25. We generally play two games.

81 Speedway,7700 N. Broadway, Park City.
2025-09-06 19:00 - 21:00
Bumper to Bumper WIX Filters Night/ASCS National Sprint Cars. You’re welcome to car pool from Mike & Joe’s house leaving at 6 PM. For more information and admission costs see: https://www.81speedway.com/profile/?r=543276&rt=sch&cr=0&crt= or call Mike at 945-4847.

Orie's Garlic Fest, Old Town Plaza & Public At The Brickyard, at 1st & Mosley.
2025-09-07 11:00 - 15:00
Enjoy the smells of garlic as you walk the streets in Old Town Plaza and The Brickyard. This is an annual event by the owners of Orie’s Farm Fresh and vendors, food artisans, and handmade artists of all things garlic. For more information and registration, go to: https://www.oriesgarlicfest.com.

Antiquing at Paramount Antique Mall, 13200 W. US Hwy 54
2025-09-07 12:00 - 13:30
It’s National Grandparents Day, congratulations to all our members who are grandfathers.
You don’t have to be a grandparent to go antiquing. Scott said that last time they had so much fun, they want to do it again. It’s also National Beer Lover’s Day and National Salami Day, so they may go out to eat afterwards. Which is a better suggestion than how they wanted to celebrate National Feel The Love Day.

Senior Wednesday: The Wichita Ghost Craze of 1893-94, at Advanced Learning Library, 711 West Second
2025-09-10 13:30 - 14:30
Free Admission. During Read A New Book Month, we’re going to learn a scary time of reported hauntings. Sounds like fun! But keep the lights on.

Pitch Night, at Mike & Joe's
2025-09-10 19:00 - 22:00
National Quiet Day doesn’t really work for us, not when we’re playing cards. Join us for either Pitch or UNO and other assorted card games. And if you’re wondering what to bring to add to our favorite snacks and beverages bar, remember it’s Crayfish Party, and National Waffle Week. Hey, Crayfish on a Raft, wonderful!

Senior Thursday at Kansas Aviation Museum, 3350 S. George Washington Blvd
2025-09-11 10:00 - 12:00
Free Admission.

Senior Thursday –
September
Join us Thursday, September 11th for Senior Thursday with K-State Salina Aviation Department Head, Tysen Pina. Tysen spent several years in the United States Air Force with over 100 flying combat missions and overseeing operations as an E-8C Mission Crew Commander. Tysen now leads the aviation department of K-State Salina that facilitates over 17,000 annual flight hours. Don’t miss this incredible Senior Thursday.

Program at 10:00am
Sponsored by Skyward Credit Union

Fraud Basics: The Scam Landscape & Staying Safe, Advanced Learning Center (Conference Room A), 711 W. 2nd Street.
2025-09-11 12:30 - 13:30
This is an AARP Community Event about the latest scams and sharing of tips and resources that can help protect you and your loved ones from fraud. It’s a free event with light refreshments, but you must register. For more information and registration go to: https://aarp.cvent.com/c/calendar/f501e505-0e1e-40b6-97bb-e79bce9b886a.

Lunch With The Guys at Albero's, 2684 North Greenwich Rd
2025-09-12 11:30 - 13:00
Reserved. For Chef Appreciation Week, I had two recommendations for Albero’s. We’re going to their new location since they have moved from their old location at Oliver and Central. Their menu is the same, https://alberobistro.com/wichita-albero-bistro-food-menu.

Road Trip to Ralston and Wooleroc
2025-09-13 07:30 - 17:00
It’s International Drive Your Studebaker Day. It’s been a couple of years since we did this road trip before with OKC Prime Timers, I’m going to invite them again. Here’s the itinerary:
7:30 AM leave Mike & Joe’s to car pool to Ralston, Ok. Call Mike at 316-945-4847 to car pool.
10 AM arrive at Ralston Corner Cafe, 612 OK-18 for breakfast on your own. After breakfast, leave Ralston for Bartlesville, Ok at approximately 11 AM.
12:30 PM Arrive at Woolaroc Museum, 1925 Woolaroc Ranch Rd., Bartlesville, Ok. https://woolaroc.org. Tour museum and wildlife preserve, approximately two hours. Admission is $18 per person. Spend two or more hours there before saying goodbye to our fellow travelers to return home.

Sunday Brunch at Rain at 518 E. Douglas
2025-09-14 11:30 - 13:00
It may be National Cream Filled Doughnut Day, but Rain does a better brunch than that, although cream filled doughnuts may make it on to the buffet. Look for the Punchbowl invite so we can get an idea of how many will attend.

Board Meeting at Spear's Restaurant and Pie Shop, 4323 W. Maple
2025-09-15 18:30 - 20:00
Reserved. On National Double Cheeseburger Day, we’re going to have our board meeting at Spear’s. We’ll review our Anniversary for costs and improvements and plan for upcoming event like our Biennial Convention in Omaha in October.

Coffee With The Guys at Livingston's Diner, 9747 E. 21st St. N.
2025-09-16 09:00 - 10:00
Reserved. We’re celebrating National Cinnamon Raisin Bread Day at Livingston’s with free pie and 20% Senior Discount. You can view their menu at: https://www.livingstonsdinerwichita.com/menu-best-breakfast-and-lunch-wichita.

Senior Wednesday: Puppets! at Ulrich Museum, WSU Campus
2025-09-17 10:00 - 11:00
Free Admission. Refreshments served at 10 AM and program begins at 10 AM. In observance of Smithsonian Day, Karen Cox will present a performance and a creative puppet making activity. For more information, see: https://ulrich.wichita.edu/program/puppets.

National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day
2025-09-18
https://hivinfo.nih.gov/understanding-hiv/hiv-aids-awareness-days/national-hiv-aids-and-aging-awareness-day

Potluck/Business Meeting at Pine Valley Christian Church, 5620 E. 21st St. N.
2025-09-20 18:30 - 20:00
There are so many reasons to celebrate, here are just a few: Oktoberfest. National Queso Day, National Pepperoni Pizza Day, World Paella Day, National Fried Rice Day, Love and Friendship Day, International Eat An Apple Day, National String Cheese Day, Locate An Old Friend Day, National Organic Month, Sourdough September, National Honey Month, National Papaya Month, National Rice Month, National Potato Month, National Italian Cheese Month, National Chicken Month, and Whole Grains Month. So choose from the above list and bring a food that matches. And back by popular demand, we’ll have Bingo!, unless we have a guest speaker. So bring your priceless bingo prizes(>$10) wrapped or bagged.

Pitch Night at Bob's
2025-09-24 19:00 - 22:00
Don’t let the Bluebird of Happiness (Day) fly up your nose! Join your friends for card games. And when considering what to bring to add to our favorite snacks and beverages bar, remember it’s National Mofongo Day, National Horchata Day, Schwenkfelder Thanksgiving, and National Cherries Jubilee Day.

Dining OUT at Il Vicino, 2132 N. Rock Rd
2025-09-25 18:30 - 20:00
We’re going to celebrate National Italian Cheese Month at Il Vicino Wood Oven Pizza. We’ve been to the College Hill location before, but this time we’re going to try the Bradley Fair location. Il Vicino said that a reservation isn’t necessary, so whoever gets there first, ask for a table of twelve to start. See their menu at: https://ilvicino.com/wichita-menu.

Guys Night OUT at J's Lounge, 513 E. Central
2025-09-26 19:00 - 22:00
It’s Hug A Vegetarian Day. So, is that an eggplant in your pocket, or are you just glad to be hugged? Okay, let’s see you make a better vegetarian joke.

Road Trip to Abilene
2025-09-27 10:30 - 17:00
10:30 AM. Leave my house, 932 N. Amidon, to car pool to Abilene, text or call me at 316-573-9934 if you want to car pool. On World Tourism Day, we’re going to Abilene.
12:30 PM Lunch at First United Methodist Church, 601 N. Cedar St. hosted by Clark, our Abilene member. Please arrive at the church shortly before that time; enter on Broadway Side. The main fellowship hall is in the basement with restrooms nearby where the guys could freshen up before eating . Hot Pulled Pork Sandwiches, two kinds of homemade BBQ sauce served on the side, three side dishes, two desserts, water & ice tea , all for only $7 CASH! per person, includes tip.
After lunch, we can tour the Eisenhower Presidential Library, 200 SE 4th St. Admission for home and museum is $17 for Seniors, or $12 for the museum only or $7 for the home only. Tickets may be purchased in advance at https://buy.acmeticketing.com/events/272/list or in person upon arrival. Tickets are not required for the campus grounds, library exhibits, or Place of Meditation.

Sunday Brunch at Rain, 518 E. Douglas
2025-09-28 11:30 - 13:00
It may be World Marmite Day, but not here at Rain. Rain has a great buffet, minus Marmite. Answer the Punchbowl invitation to see how many we have to reserve for.

Video Nite at Martin's
2025-09-28 19:00 - 22:00
On National Son’s Day and National Good Neighbor Day, we’re going to watch gay movies. If I can get it, I would like to show Connie and Carla (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxk2JAEf9o8&t=2s). If not, I’m open to suggestions, of a movie! It’s also National Strawberry Cream Pie day, but bring whatever you want to add to our communal concession stand.

Senior Wednesday at Wichita Art Museum, 1400 West Museum Blvd.
2025-10-01 10:00 - 12:00
Sit, Sway, See: Seated or Standing Dancing Docent.
Admission is $2 for non WAM members. Complimentary coffee and bagels at 10 AM and the program begins at 10:30 AM. On International Day of Older Persons and during National Arts and Humanities Month, Mina Estrada, Managing Director of Harvester Arts, and dance artist will teach us a movement phrase and leave us with a small dance. For more information see: https://wam.org/event/senior-wednesday-oct1-2025.

Celebrations at Shanghai Chinese Restaurant, 3815 E. Harry
2025-10-02 18:30 - 20:00
Reserved. Despite it being National Pizza Month, birthday Boy, John H. chose Shang Hai as his favorite place to go eat. And Steve G, another birthday boy, agreed. You can order off of the menu, or go through the buffet line, $16.28 for the buffet in the evening.

Drone Light Festival at Exploration Place, 300 N. McLean Blvd.
2025-10-03 19:00 - 20:30
October 3rd, 4th, 5th. For a date night on National Boyfriend Day, October 3rd, you can go to EP and for $20 for individual or $75 for carload (How many boyfriends do you have?!) you can have a reserved seating or parking place. Or, for much less expense, you can meet me at Braum’s, 201 N. Seneca at 6 PM and we can have a meal and/or ice cream. Bring your own chair and we’ll go outside and watch the light show from the cheap seats for free. For more information, see: https://exploration.org/event/drone-light-show.

Breakfast With The Guys at Doo-Dah Diner, 206 E. Kellogg
2025-10-04 09:00 - 10:00
Reserved. However, they will only seat us when we’re all there. So please be prompt at they are always very busy; I’ll send out a Punchbowl invitation. It’s National Cinnamon Roll Day, and while technically they don’t have cinnamon rolls, they do have monkey bread which is to die for! You can see their other menu items at: https://doodahdiner.com/menu.

County Fair at Old Cow Town, 1865 West Museum Blvd
2025-10-04 13:30 - 17:00
Regular admission rates prevail, for seniors it is $11. In celebration of Country Music Month, we’re going to their old county fair. There will be minstrels, and artisans, and probably a gun battle or two. It’s how people celebrated county fairs in the 1870s. Wear your comfortable shoes, cowboy hat and bandana.

Bowling at Rhatigan Student Center on WSU Campus
2025-10-04 15:30 - 17:30
In celebration of Frugal Fun Day, we’re going bowling. It’s still only $6.50 per game and $3.25 for shoes. And to be more frugal, we only play two games.

Eighty One Speedway, 7700 N. Broadway, Park City
2025-10-04 19:00 - 22:00
The Need for Speed guys are going to go see Ed Gressel Memorial World of Outlaw Late Models. Join Mike & Joe and others for these races. You may need to take a jacket as it gets cooler in the evening. For more information and admission prices, see: https://www.81speedway.com/profile/?r=543288&rt=sch, or call Mike at 316-945-4847.
