RISE Farms Herb Festival, 200 E. English
2024-05-25 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
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.

Memorial Day CookOUT at Mike & Joe's, 921 N. Bebe
2024-05-27 11:00 - 15:30
Norm & Lewis generally host this annual event, however, this year they’re going off to cruise chickens, their favorite pastime. Mike & Joe has stepped into the void. The grills will be started about 11:30 AM, so bring what you want to throw on the BarB. Also, bring a side dish or dessert to share. I don’t know that the pool will be ready, or on ice, but bring your towel and bathing suits just in case. There will be lawn games and card games, and naps.

Dining OUT at Cy's Hoof & Horn Steakhouse, 425 N. Commercial Ave., Sedgwick, Ks.
2024-05-30 18:30 - 20:00
Reserved. I have had several requests to schedule dinner at Cy’s. And on International Day of the Potato, we’re going. You can see their menu at: https://www.cyshoofandhorn.com/menus/#dinners, but I don’t see Mountain Oysters. I think it’s an appetizer.

Guys Night OUT at J's Lounge, 519 E. Central
2024-05-31 19:00 - 22:00
It’s Infidelity Hurts Awareness Day. I’m not naming names but if there ever was a need for a Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Policy, it would be today. But, let’s go out and have fun with the Guys, until his husband/wife/boyfriend/girlfriend calls!
Momento de recordar #Sister Mary https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=3839955269619405.

Breakfast With The Guys at Egg Crate, 8606 W. 13th Street
2024-06-01 09:00 - 10:00
Reserved. We’ll start with celebrating World Milk Day, and move on to practicing National Heimlich Maneuver Day, if necessary. It’s been a year, I think, since we’ve been at Egg Crate for breakfast. You may remember their menu and reasonable prices, but if not, go to: https://www.eggcratecafewichita.com/menus. We’ll need a hearty breakfast for later in the day it’s…

Bowling, Round 1 in Towne East Square, 7700 E. Kellogg
2024-06-01 15:30 - 17:30
On Don’t Give Up The ShiP Day, we’re going to try our luck at Round 1 in Towne East. We have been here before, but it’s been years ago. Rates on Saturday are $8.50 per person, per game. It is on a first come basis, but there is no black light bowling until midnight. We’ll decide whether we want to return. The other good thing about it, is that it’s close to many eating places inside and out of Town East Square.

Third Annual ICT Big Gay Market at Central Riverside Park, 720 Nims.
2024-06-02 09:00 - 15:00
Stroll through the park to see the various vendors of goods, services, food and drink. There will be activities for the children. Buttons will be available for sale that offers discounts with the vendors. For more information, go to: https://www.facebook.com/events/1337664030961292/?ti=ls or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=430162699806507&set=gm.1363821028345592&idorvanity=1337664030961292 and https://www.landsapothecary.com/big-gay-market.

Senior Wednesday, at Wichita Art Museum, 1400 Museum Blvd
2024-06-05 10:00 - 12:00
Senior Wednesday at the Art Museum doesn’t have anything scheduled for June 5th. They are touting their Annie Leibovitz/Work Exhibit which is here through to September 1st. So, let’s go and see the Annie Leibovitz exhibit. $2 admission unless your a WAM member.

Pitch Night, at Mike & Joe's, 921 N. Bebe
2024-06-05 19:00 - 22:00
It’s National Age Without Apology Month. We have survived HIV, and so many other events and casualties in our lives. It’s nice just to relax and play cards with friends. And if you’re wondering what to bring to add to our favorite our favorite snacks and beverages bar, it’s also National Sausage Roll Day.

Celebrations at The Anchor, 1109 E. Douglas
2024-06-06 18:30 - 20:00
It’s National Steakhouse Month, but I received this suggestion. This is another place that we have not been to for years. Last time we came here it was for lunch, we’re going to try their dinner menu which you will find at: http://anchorwichita.com. They don’t take reservations so whoever gets there first ask for a table of eight to twelve.

Picnic In The Park at Sims Park, 2020 W. Murdock
2024-06-07 11:30 - 13:00
On World Food Safety Day and during National BBQ Week, we’re going to be June Bugs (Day) and celebrate eating outdoors like our late past president, Bill H. wanted us to. Bring your picnic lunch, grilled hot dogs will be available. See you at the shelter house (gazebo) next to the rest room. We might do a little recruiting.

Board Meeting at Riverside Cafe, 739 W. 13th St. N.
2024-06-10 18:30 - 20:00
On National Ball Point Pen Day and National Iced Tea Day, we’re going to hold our Board Meeting at Riverside Cafe again. We’ll discuss upcoming events like PRIDE participation and our 25th Anniversary Celebration progress.

Senior Wednesday at Advanced Learning Library, 711 W. Second.
2024-06-12 13:30 - 14:30
On National Loving Day we’re going to learn about Mindful Living. Mindful Living is about increasing our awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and experiences in the present moment. Something we can all use.
For more information, see: https://wichitalibrary.libnet.info/event/10359476. Admission is free.

Senior Thursday at Kansas Aviation Museum, 3350 Air Capital Blvd.
2024-06-13 10:00 - 12:00
On National Give A Bunch of Balloons Month, Rick Stevens of the FAA’s FasTeam will be the guest speaker.

Potluck/Business Meeting at Wichita United Church of Christ, 5200 E. 31st St. S
2024-06-15 18:30 - 20:00
National Lobster Day, Neil Patrick Harris Birthday, National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month, Cucumber Month, National Lemon Month, Mango Month, Turkey Lover’s Month, National Dairy Month, National Country Cooking Month, National Soul Food Month and, of course, PRIDE Month. Okay, I’ve given you the choices, now you come up with the food. Like Christmas in July, let’s have Bingo in June. Bring your bingo prizes, wrapped or bagged and we’ll see how many we can give away.

Father's Day
2024-06-16
Happy Father’s Day to all of the Daddies out there.

Coffee With The Guys at Livingston's Diner, 9747 E. 21st St. N.
2024-06-18 09:00 - 10:00
Doesn’t Livingston’s just spell Sustainable Gastronomy Day and Cherry Tart Day to you? Yeah, me too!
On Tuesdays, seniors get a discount of 20% and a free slice of pie. Their menu is at: https://www.livingstonsdinerwichita.com/menu-best-breakfast-and-lunch-wichita.

Senior Wednesday at Ulrich Museum, 1845 N. Fairmount.
2024-06-19 10:00 - 12:00
TBA

Pitch Night at Bob's, 1104 W. Riverside
2024-06-19 19:00 - 22:00
Here’s another opportunity to play cards with friends. And if you’re wondering what to bring to add to our favorite snacks and beverages bar, it’s Real Food Day. Take the hint.

Summer Solstice
2024-06-20
Summer is here. The weather is getting warmer and soon we’ll be at the opposite end of the temperature gauge! Wearing short shorts, pool parties, picnics in the park and seeing half naked men run around. Yes, these are a few of my favorite things!

Lunch With The Guys AM at Casa Mexicana, 6600 W. Central
2024-06-21 11:30 - 13:00
On National Take Back the Lunch Break Day we’re going to Casa Mexicana. They don’t require a reservation, but they know we’re coming. For more information see: https://www.facebook.com/people/Casa-mexicana-mexican-restaurant/100065293248079.
It’s also Make Music Day and World Music Day. To get you in the mood, here is I Got The Music In Me by Kiki Dee Band, 1974. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkvBJJXMzRc

Senior Wednesday at Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum, 204 S. Main.
2024-06-26 10:00 - 12:00
You say Tomato, I say Tomahto, the Evolution of Language in Kansas with Mary Kohn. This should be interesting. We’ll either learn why we talk the way we do, accent notwithstanding, or we’ll learn about gardening. Admission is $2 unless you’re a member of the WSCHM. We can go early, and eat our admission back. For more information see: https://www.wichitahistory.org/?event=senior-wednesday-40.

Dining OUT at Savute's Italian Ristorante, 3303 N. Broadway
2024-06-27 18:30 - 20:00
It’s National Handshake Day. The handshake was the original emblem for Prime Timers; makes you wonder what the runners up were. Savute’s remains popular with Wichita Prime Timers. See their menu again at: https://www.facebook.com/Savutes/menu/?id=100046929535155&sk=menu.

Guys Night OUT at J's Lounge, 519 E. Central
2024-06-28 19:00 - 22:00
On Christopher Street Day and the 55th Anniversary of the Stonewall Riot, we’re going to J’s and make a little riot of our own, however, low key. Stonewall|Back Up|Official Movie Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZUMqtihJu8. Oh, to be young and pretty once again!

PRIDE Parade, Old Sedgwick County Courthouse, 525 N. Main
2024-06-29 11:30 - 12:30
The parade will follow the same route as years past. We’ll begin at the Old Sedgwick County Courthouse, 525 N. Main. We’ll parade south on Main to Douglas, then west on Douglas to Century II, 225 W. Douglas.

PRIDE Festival at Century II, 225 W. Douglas
2024-06-29 12:00 - 16:00
The festival follows after the parade to Century II. We’ll have a table as years past and we need volunteers to cover the table for a two hour shift.

Video Nite at Martin's, 932 N. Amidon.
2024-06-30 19:00 - 22:00
On Queer Youth of Faith Day, we’re going to offer movies about PRIDE. 8 LGBTQ Documentaries to Watch During PRIDE Month: https://time.com/5589725/best-lgbtq-documentaries. Stonewall Onscreen: 10 Films to Mark the 50th Anniversary of the Gay Liberation Movement. https://www.indiewire.com/gallery/stonewall-movies-pride-50th-anniversary-lgbt-gay/pay-it-no-mind.
Or, if we could find the 1995 version of Stonewall: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0114550. Bring something to add to our communal concession stand.

Celebrations at Old Spaghetti Factory, 1421 Waterfront Parkway
2024-07-02 18:30 - 20:00
Reserved. With Thursday being 4th of July and activities, we’ll have dinner at OSF. It may be National I Forgot Day, but don’t you forget that we changed days and location for Celebrations this month. You can remember their menu at: https://www.osf.com/menu.

Senior Wednesday, at Wichita Art Museum, 1400 W. Museum Blvd.
2024-07-03 10:00 - 12:00
This month, Dr. Terra Lee Hedrick, WAM curator, will speak about (im)permanent, the new installation of WAM’s permanent collection. Complimentary coffee and pastries are available prior to the presentation at 10:30 AM. Admission $2, or free for a WAM member.
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