Wichita Prime Timers

Potluck/Business Meeting at Hilltop Manor Clubhouse, 1411 S Oliver
2022-08-20 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
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.

Pitch Night at Tracy’s, 2914 Grail
2022-08-24 19:00 - 22:00
It can’t be a bad day when it’s National Waffle Day and National Peach Pie Day. In fact, if you combine the two, Waffle with peaches, and bring it to our favorite snacks and beverage bar, you’ll make our day! Oh, and we’ll play cards too!

Guys Night OUT/Final Friday at TBA
2022-08-26 19:00 - 21:00
It’s National Toilet Paper Day, so I hope I haven’t caught you in the middle of something. I read an article about Tour Wichita Murals on Douglas tentatively set for Final Friday. The plan is to meet somewhere on Douglas and ride the Q Line up and down Douglas to see as many Wichita Murals as possible. I’ll send out an email when I have more information.

Bowling at Seneca Bowl, 1909 S. Seneca.
2022-08-27 15:30 - 17:30
We’re going bowling on National Just Because Day, just because! Like we need a reason. Okay, because it’s more fun than National Tug Of War Day! I think I still have a pulled muscle from the last time. And just because it’s National Banana Lovers Day, here’s a little something that I think you’ll enjoy. How To Properly Eat A Banana In a Room Full of Dudes: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8plouRTNAUA.

Video Nite at Sparky’s, 229 Colorado St.
2022-08-28 19:00 - 22:00
It’s been a year or so since we had an exclusive Video Nite. Video Nite is the opportunity to watch gay or gay interest videos. Sparky has a streaming service so we may watch a movie from that, or from his disc player if you have one that you would like to show. It’s National Cherry Turnover Day, so don’t forget to bring your favorite snacks and/or beverages to add to our communal concession stand. And in honor of Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day, you’ll find the poem suitable for framing: https://blog.humanegoods.com/rainbow-bridge-poem-printable-version.

Dining OUT at Outback, 233 S. Ridge Road.
2022-08-31 18:30 - 20:00
Outback doesn’t take reservations, but accepts call ahead dinning. While it may be National Eating Outside Day and National Trail Mix Day, I think we do better than that. We’re changing Dining OUT to Wednesday to take advantage of Walkabout Wednesday special as requested. While this location honors Walkabout Wednesday, the $13.99 (due to inflation) special menu of a 6 oz. Center Cut Sirloin Steak or Grilled Chicken, a side and a drink, but you have to ask for it.

Breakfast With The Guys at Copper Oven, 2409 W. 13th Street N.
2022-09-03 09:00 - 10:00
Let’s celebrate International Bacon Day at Copper Oven. You can see the rest of their menu at: www.copperovencafe.com/menu. Copper Oven doesn’t take reservations on Saturdays, it’s first come first serve. Whoever gets there first, ask for a table of eight to begin with.

Labor Day CookOUT and Pool Party at Mike & Joe's, 921 N. Bebe
2022-09-05 11:00 - 17:00
This is the last day for the pool for this summer. Come and say goodbye as we cover the pool until next year. The grills will start at 11:30 AM, so bring whatever you want to have grilled; otherwise, it’s hot dogs for you. Also bring a side dish or dessert to share. If you’re wondering what to bring to share, it’s also International Cheese Pizza Day, just saying. As this will be your last opportunity to have fun in the pool, be sure to bring your swim suit and a towel. Or you can have your choice of two suits, one is ItsyBitsyTeenyWeenie, for the obvious reason, and the other is Ginormous, fits most groups. After pool play, we’ll adjourn indoors for card playing and a movie.

Celebrations at Fat Ernie's, 2806 S. Hydraulic
2022-09-06 18:30 - 20:00
You must be hungry after Fight(ing) Procrastination Day all day long. So we’re going to celebrate Chicken Month with dinner at Fat Ernie’s. We’re going to see what improvements have been made since someone tried to make a drive through lane in the middle of the restaurant. Tuesday’s special is the All You Can Eat Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo, but you can order something different if you like. You can view their menu at: www.faterniesfamilydining.com/menus/#lunch-dinner. They don’t take reservations, so whoever gets there first, ask for a table of ten to start.

Senior Wednesday at Wichita Art Museum, 1400 W. Museum Dr.
2022-09-07 10:30 - 12:00
Sara Harmon, filmmaker, will talk about her mini documentary of Wonderland Park on Ackerman Island, the first amusement park in Wichita from 1906 to 1918. Ackerman Island was a sandbar in the middle of the Arkansas River and Wonderland Park was Wichita’s Coney Island. Admission is free to WAM members, otherwise it’s $2 for non members. For more information see: wichitaartmuseum.org/event/senior-wednesday-directors-talk-and-film-screening.

Pitch Night at Tracy's, 2914 Grail
2022-09-07 19:00 - 22:00
Since Mike and Joe will be out of town they switched their night with Tracy for this month. In case you’re wondering what to bring to add to our favorite snacks and beverages bar, today is National Salami Day (is that Hard Salami?), unless you’re vegetarian, then it’s National Acorn Squash Day.

Senior Thursday at the Kansas Aviation Museum, 3350 S George Washington Boulevard.
2022-09-08 10:00 - 12:00
Dave Franson worked for Learjet a number of years before starting his own firm in 1995 that dealt with media relations. He retired this year as the Director of the Wichita Aero Club. While there we should visit the latest exhibit, Women of Aviation.

September 9th to 18th, Kansas State Fair, 2000 N. Poplar, Hutchinson.
2022-09-09
This is the 109th year for the Kansas State Fair. Admission is $4 for seniors and $7 for adults before September 9th or $6 and $10, respectively, after at Dillon’s or at the fairgrounds. However there are two days this year when the admission is cheaper. Monday, September 12th admission is FREE with a Dillon’s card or $1 without one. And Thursday, September 15th is $2 Day for anyone 55 years and older. I think we should leave by 10 AM to get there in time for lunch and walk around the exhibits, maybe take in a few rides and get sick before heading home in the afternoon. What day do you want to go? Call or text me at 316-573-9934 so we can decide.

Bowling at Seneca Bowl, 1909 S. Seneca.
2022-09-10 15:30 - 17:30
For World Suicide Prevention Day, we offer bowling. Seriously, it’s known to help prevent depression and anxiety. It’s great
exercise and an opportunity to socialize. Come out to bowl or be among our great fan base. While it may be National TV Dinner Day, I think we can do better than that; after bowling we’ll go somewhere to eat.

Board Meeting at Country Cafe, 2804 S. Seneca
2022-09-12 18:30 - 20:00
On National Chocolate Milkshake Day, we’re going to Country Cafe where I think you’ll find that on the menu. And since it’s also National Day of Encouragement Day, come out and encourage us as we plan for the future of our chapter.

Potluck/Business Meeting at Haysville United Methodist Church, Fellowship Hall, 601 E. Grand, Haysville.
2022-09-17 18:30 - 20:00
Oktoberfest begins today, and it’s a day after fiesta, so you have your choice of what kind of food to bring. It’s also National Apple Dumpling Day and International Eat An Apple Day, so don’t forget apples for desserts. Let’s play Bingo. Bring your prizes wrapped or bagged.

Open Streets ICT, Meet in front of Club Rain, 518 E. Douglas
2022-09-18 13:30 - 16:00
This is an annual event of pedestrian traffic, no cars, on a 4.1 mile stretch from Bluff St. in College Hill to Glenn St. in Delano. There will be music, fun physical activities, dancing, biking, an opportunity to get active and socialize. There will also be street vendors and restaurants. Lets meet in front of Rain Lounge to decide which direction we want go and catch the Q Line if it’s running that day.

Coffee With The Guys at Delano Diner, 1220 W. Douglas.
2022-09-20 09:00 - 10:00
National Pepperoni Pizza Day, National Fried Rice Day, National Queso Day, National String Cheese Day, and National Punch Day are all good reasons to go out to eat. While none of them are on the menu here, other favorites are: www.delanosdiner.com/menu. I’m told that there is no need for a reservation on Tuesday, but they have noted our coming. So again, I’m imploring on whoever gets there first to find a table big enough for eight to ten people.

Pitch Night at Mike & Joe's, 921 N. Bebe
2022-09-21 19:00 - 22:00
We’re going to celebrate International Day of Peace and World Gratitude Day, the best way we know how, by playing Pitch, Hate Your Neighbor, Hearts and Oh Hell! It’s also National Pecan Cookie Day which would be a wonderful addition to our favorite snacks and beverages bar (hint, hint).

Atumn Equinox
2022-09-22
Do You Remember Vintage Photomontage https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44Oge1NKwZs

Lunch With The Boys at Chicken & Pickle, 1240 N. Greenwich Rd.
2022-09-23 11:30 - 13:00
We’re going to Chicken & Pickle to Celebrate Bisexuality Day and National Chicken Month. It’s also National Chicken Pot Pie Day, although I don’t see that on their menu: chickennpickle.com/wichita/menu. C&P doesn’t take reservations, it’s open seating. So, please, will someone get there early and get a table for eight? Thank you.

September 24th & 25th, McConnell Air Force Base Open House and Air Show.
2022-09-24 - 2022-09-25
Admission is Free to the public. For more information see: https://www.visitwichita.com/event/frontiers-in-flight%3A-mcconnell-air-force-base-open-house-%26-air-show/35355. Steve G suggests Saturday may be a better day. We’ll send out an email when we decide on where and when to meet.

Bowling at Seneca Bowl, 1909 S. Seneca
2022-09-24 15:30 - 17:30
It may be National Hunting and Fishing Day and National Ghost Hunting Day, but we’re going to go bowling. You are invited to participate, either as a bowler, or a fan. In honor of National Cherries Jubilee Day, we’ll probably go grab a burger afterwards. And to celebrate Bluebird of Happiness Day, here’s May The Bird of Paradise Fly Up Your Nose: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfYFx6MOTYU.

PRIDE
2022-09-25 12:00 - 18:00
Festival, 12 PM to 6 PM. We’ll have a information table inside Century II Exhibition Hall, 225 W. Douglas. I’m looking for six volunteers to cover three 2 hour shifts, two persons per shift.
Rally 12 PM and Parade, 1 PM in front of the Historic Sedgwick County Court House, 525 N. Main. The Parade will follow the same route as last year, ending just in front of Century II. Line up for the Parade will begin at 11:00 AM. Tentatively, we will have a vehicle, walkers and possibly a few riders displaying our banner. Call or text me at 316-573-9934 to volunteer.

Dining OUT at Albero's Cafe, 4811 E. Central
2022-09-29 18:30 - 20:00
For National Coffee Day and National Biscotti Day, we’re going to celebrate at Albero’s. It’s been a while, maybe a year or two since we were here last. Although they don’t have biscotti on their menu, they do have coffee and other great food: alberobistro.com/menu-2.

Guys Night OUT at J's Lounge, 513 E. Central
2022-09-30 19:00 - 22:00
It’ National Love People Day, and where better to find Love People than at a bar; no, not just any bar, but at J’s. Here’s a couple of videos to help you get into the mood. Gerardo & Fabio | Give Me Love: www.youtube.com/watch?v=efm7dQXQkIc and Let Me Love You (LGBT Version): www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TqiFeXg4MI.

Breakfast With The Guys at Easy Egg, 5700 W. Kellogg
2022-10-01 09:00 - 10:00
Reserved. We’re returning to Easy Egg on International Coffee Day. Not only do they have coffee on their menu, but they have other delicious items to choose from: https://www.facebook.com/TheEasyEgg/photos/p.877167256455642/877167256455642 and
https://www.facebook.com/TheEasyEgg/photos/p.877167403122294/877167403122294.
Following a nap we can then go…

Bowling at Seneca Bowl, 1909 S. Seneca
2022-10-01 15:30 - 17:30
Last month they discontinued their summer prices and now it’s $5 per game to bowl. We may only bowl two games to keep costs down. It’s also International Day of Older Persons, and since neither Easy Egg nor Seneca Bowl offers a senior discount, let’s so somewhere to eat where they do!

“No Place Like Home: The Struggle Against Hate” Orpheum Theater, 200 N. Broadway
2022-10-02 14:00 - 15:00
This is a Tallgrass Film Festival entry about LGBTQ+ activists in rural Kansas. There is a photo of our own, Joe & Gary in the movie (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiJL-NfGTVs). Admission is $10, however if you purchase your ticket(s)
online, you can get a discount if you include the code: PRIDEICT. And you may be interested in the movie that follows at 4:30 PM, Mama Bears(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xX2tOJTmPgA), preceded by the short, Gaydream (https://vimeo.com/638324808). You will need to purchase admission separately for this movie.
