Wichita Prime Timers

Coffee With The Guys, at Bagatelle Bakery, 6801 E. Harry
2024-04-18 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago)
Here’s another holiday that we can improve upon, National Animal Crackers Day. We haven’t been to Bagatelle’s for a year or so. They have a great selection of pastries and baked goods for breakfast and lunch: https://bagatellebakery.com/bakery.

Potluck/Business Meeting at Wichita United Church of Christ, 5200 E. 31st St. St.
2024-04-20 18:30 - 20:00
April is National Food Month, so bring whatever you want, like (National) Cheddar Fries (Day) or (National) Pineapple Upside Down Cake (Day). Or whatever your little heart desires. Since I don’t have a speaker lined up for potluck, let’s play Bingo. So, please bring your tattered, torn bingo gifts that you have bagged or wrapped and carried around in your trunk for the past few months. We’ll call it April Fool’s Bingo.

Earth Day
2024-04-22
Go play amongst the trees and the bushes and make daisy chains.

Senior Wednesday, Sara and Charity Harmon Present Their Original Films at the Wichita Historical Museum, 204 S. Main
2024-04-24 10:00 - 12:00
I am familiar with the work of Sara Harmon, award winning film maker and documentarian, about Wichita’s Ackerman Island, the first amusement park in Wichita. I’m anxious to see what her sister’s contribution is about. For more information see: https://www.wichitahistory.org/?event=senior-wednesday-38&event_date=2024-04-24.
Admission is $2 and refreshments will be provided prior to the program by the Friends of the Historical Museum.

Pitch Night, at Bob's , 1104 Riverside
2024-04-24 19:00 - 22:00
On Denim Day, wear your scruffiest, holey, torn, relaxed fit jeans to play cards with equally abrasive friends. It was either that holiday or Scream Day, not to be confuse with Scream Like A Little Girl Day, which comes around Halloween. And since it’s Stop Food Waste Day, bring your favorite snacks and beverages, like (National) Pig In a Blanket (Day) to support Help Animals (Day).

Dining OUT at Outback Steakhouse, 233 S. Ridge Rd
2024-04-25 18:30 - 20:00
How fitting that on Anzac Day(https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/anzac-day/) we should be going to Outback Steakhouse. They say that they don’t take reservations, but they have us down. It probably wouldn’t hurt to call ahead just to make sure. At Lewis’ s suggestion, he said to check out their specials: https://www.outback.com/order/menu/wichita-s-ridge-rd.

Guys Night OUT at J's Lounge, 519 E. Central
2024-04-26 19:00 - 22:00
Speaking of diversity and inclusion, we’re going to celebrate Lesbian Visibility Day at J’s. And for whomever brings the snacks, remember it’s also National Pretzel Day. Join the rogue members of Prime Timers at their lair. So how come we can never have a bar like Studio 54 and where is my Ryan Phillipe?
Ryan Phillipe – Bisexual King (Studio 54): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7m9lkOPGN8o.

Video Nite at Sparky's, 229 S. Colorado St.
2024-04-28 19:00 - 22:00
We’re going to watch movies that reflect National Superhero Day. Such movies like, Ed and Stede – Holding Out For A Hero (Our Flag Means Death) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CQzNeG7ASo.
King James and George – Wicked Game (Gay Themed) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlhf3eAJ4o4.
Or Alexander & Hephaestion |Power Over Me: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwrmFl_H8xM. Or,
EASY – gay love story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUaiF3Q-VVw. Bring your favorite snacks and beverages to share in our communal concession stand as it’s also National Blueberry Pie Day.

Senior Wednesday at Wichita Art Museum, 1400 W. Museum Blvd.
2024-05-01 10:00 - 12:00
It’s May Day or Lei Day, whichever you fancy. Rachel Curtis, a local painter will talk about her exhibit, Dissolution, as part of the Regional Creatives in partnership with Harvester Arts. Admission is $2, or free for WAM members. Complimentary coffee and pastries are available at 10 AM.

Celebrations at Old Spaghetti Warehouse, 1421 Waterfront Pkwy
2024-05-02 18:30 - 20:00
Reserved. Although it’s World Tuna Day and National Truffle Day, we going to OSH for Celebrations. You can view their menu and senior portions at: https://www.osf.com/food.

World Naked Gardening Day
2024-05-04
Drop that hoe and grab your watering can and come go with us!

Breakfast With The Guys at Spear's, 4323 W. Maple.
2024-05-04 09:00 - 10:00
Reserved.
The suggestions for breakfast were Easy Egg, Home Grown, and the Beacon. I waiting for Easy Egg to open up a new location on the east side. Home Grown and the Beacon don’t take reservations, and I would rather go to them during the week. So, I booked Spear’s instead for the buffet or order off the menu. See their menu at: http://spearsrestaurant.com/files/2015/11/spears-breakfast.pdf. Then later, after a nap, we can go to…

Bowling at Seneca Bowl, 1909 S. Seneca
2024-05-04 15:30 - 17:30
Come as you are to bowl even if your plants blush. Again, this month, this is the only date we have for bowling due to the schedule. I hope we have more, or any, people to show up for bowling.

Heart of America Men's Chorus Spring Concert, Bring On The Men at Roxy's Downtown, 412 1/2 E. Douglas
2024-05-04 19:30 - 22:00
Admission is $15. Tickets only available by calling 202-8830. For more information see: https://www.hoamc.org/concert-dates

Cinco De Mayo
2024-05-05

Holocaust Day of Remembrance
2024-05-06
(https://www.ushmm.org/remember/days-of-remembrance/resources/calendar).
Gad Beck https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=862664995874216&set=g.627399217423895

Senior Wednesday: Wichita Journalism Collaborative, Advanced Learning Library, 711 W. Second.
2024-05-08 13:30 - 15:00
Think globally, it’s World Iris Day or World Donkey Day , your choice.
This is a panel discussion of various journalists who cover the housing challenges. For more information see: https://wichitalibrary.libnet.info/event/10358997. Free admission.

Pitch Night , at Mike & Joe's, 921 N. Bebe
2024-05-08 19:00 - 22:00
It’s No Socks Day, but keep your socks on! After all of that learning, it’s nice to relax with friends and play cards. National Coconut Cream Pie Day and National Have A Coke Day would make wonderful additions to our favorite snacks and beverages bar.

Senior Thursday at Kansas Aviation Museum, 3350 South George Washington Boulevard.
2024-05-09 10:00 - 12:00
On National Lost Sock Memorial Day, the speaker will be Warren Martin, Executive Director of Kansas Strong. More information to follow later.

Lunch With The Guys at Old Tasty Mill for Lunch, 604 E. Douglas
2024-05-10 11:30 - 13:00
In honor of National Salad Month, we’re going to OTM for lunch. It’s been like two years since we were here last. You can see their menu at: https://www.facebook.com/OMTSWichita/menu/?id=100063503024268&sk=menu.

Board Meeting at Country Cafe, 2804 S. Seneca
2024-05-13 18:30 - 20:00
In honor of National Hamburger Month, National Salad Month, National Crouton Day and National Apple Pie Day, we’re going to CC’s. Join us for a good dinner, even if you order breakfast and let’s explore upcoming events, like PRIDE and our 25th Anniversary.

Senior Wednesday, Ulrich Museum, 1845 N. Fairmount St
2024-05-15 10:00 - 12:00
Despite it being National Photography Month, we’re going to sketch sculptures. Artist Tim Stone will explore ways of looking at and sketching 3D works as we experience the Martin H. Bush Outdoor Sculpture Collection and the exhibition Fully Dimensional. Sketchbooks and pencils will be provided, or you can bring your own. Program follows refreshments. Admission is free. For more information see: https://ulrich.wichita.edu/program/sketch-a-sculpture-with-tim-stone.

Party For The People, 50th Anniversary of the Keeper of the Plains Celebration, Mid America Indian Museum, 650 N. Seneca
2024-05-18 07:00 - 21:00
All day celebration with fireworks that night. For more information see: https://www.theindianmuseum.org/50th. Free Museum admission.

Potluck/Business Meeting, at Pine Valley Christian Church, 5620 E. 21st St. N.
2024-05-18 18:00 - 20:00
On what better day, National Cheese Souffle Day, National Strawberry Month, National Salad Month, National Duckling Month, No Meat May, National Barbecue Month, and National Hamburger Month, could we pick for our Potluck. So many choices to choose from, so you pick what you want to bring. Per a suggestion from Sean, we will have Racine Zakula as our guest speaker from the Wichita Advanced Learning Library. She is also the sister in law to our own, Tyson Wright. After many years of service as Pot Luck Host, David Jewell must retire from this position due to health and mobility problems. Many, many thanks to you, David for all these years. In light of that, we have moved our potlucks to Pine Valley Christian for every other month secured by our host, Paul Dotson.

Coffee With The Guys at Copper Oven, 2409 W. 13th St. N
2024-05-21 09:00 - 10:00
We’re going to Copper Oven on National Eat More Fruits and Vegetables Day because it is up for sale, and I didn’t want them to get away before we said goodbye. You can view their menu at: https://www.facebook.com/copperovencafe/menu. Whoever gets there first, ask for a table of eight.

Harvey Milk Day
2024-05-22

Senior Wednesday, Wichita Historical Museum, 204 S. Main. Dude, Just Google It: Making Public Art Public.
2024-05-22 10:00 - 12:00
Jana Erwin, Public Art Manager for the City of Wichita will present local mural projects and the city’s new online public art collection portal. Non member admission is $2. Refreshments are served prior to the program.

Pitch Night at Bob's, 1104 Riverside
2024-05-22 19:00 - 22:00
It’s National Solitaire Day, but you don’t have to play by yourself, we’ve got plenty of guys who would love to play too! Remember it’s National Strawberry Month when wondering what to bring to our favorite snacks and beverages bar.

RISE Farms Herb Festival, 200 E. English
2024-05-25 10:00 - 11:00
Fidelity Car Park Rooftop, NE corner at English & Market.
Last year we toured Rise Farms for the first time and now, during National Salad Month, they’re having their Herb Festival. I hope that they’re selling some of their seed started herbs. Thanks to Norm, for this suggestion. For more information, see: https://risefarmsks.com.

Video Nite at Jim & George's,9380 East Wilson Estates Courts
2024-05-26 19:00 - 22:00
On Indianapolis 500 Day, we’re going to take a break and watch some movies. It could be Milk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hF05_CB81c0&t=2s in honor of Harvey Milk Day recently or Boy Meets Boy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxH_X18NZlo . Or, they take suggestions.
