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Prime
Timers-DFW offers many opportunities for social, educational, and self-improvement
activities for men. Our General Meeting, held monthly on the third Sunday, begins
at 3:00 P.M. and ends at 5:00 P.M., and is held at the Gay and Lesbian Community
Center located at 2701 Reagan Street, Dallas, TX 75219 (Oaklawn area, see Mapsco
35W). Guests are always welcomed at our General Meeting. Speakers, musical and
dramatic presentations, audience participation or some other spotlighted activity
fills the second half of every General Meeting. During the first part of the
meeting, besides socializing, members discuss various aspects of chapter business
and detail plans for future activities.
Scheduled
events include potluck dinners, movie nights, restaurant dining, game events,
picnic outings and trips to the theater. Hardly a day goes by without an opportunity
to socialize with other Prime Timers. When members with special interests propose
activities/events that Prime Timers have yet to sponsor, the Regular and Special
Events Chairmen explore the possibility of adding new and exciting events.
Though
the events mentioned are scheduled regularly, special events-plays, musicals,
concerts, festivals, and both out-of and in-state travel complete the Prime
Timers' activities.
Members
choose to attend events from the many offered. Actually, no one could attend
them all. Members, on the one hand, may choose to be extremely active and accept
every opportunity to meet lots of other men just like themselves. On the other
hand, members may view Prime Timers as an extension or supplement to their lifestyles
by selectively choosing among the opportunities provided by Prime Timers.
Prime
Timers-DFW, a non-profit, non-political social organization, keeps its membership
list confidential and never releases it for any commercial purpose.
As
a member of Prime Timers, you can look forward to widening your circle of friends
while attending a multitude of monthly events. For instance, twice a month we
dine in at various members' homes in potluck style, and we dine out at local
restaurants "Dutch treat." Also, we have many sub groups that watch
movies, attend theater, play cards, sing, travel, or whatever else interests
them. Any activity can be added to our very diverse monthly calendar of events
when there is sufficient interest.
Various
special events occur during the year that keep our members on the go. For instance,
we have special celebrations during the Holiday Season for our members, guests,
and families. As a Prime Timer, you will always be welcomed at our events.
Besides
our local special events, our parent organization provides numerous opportunities
to travel and meet other Prime Timers. Every two years in October, we hold our
Prime Timers Worldwide Convention: Boston (1991), Vancouver (1993), Dallas (1995),
Palm Springs (1997), Washington, D.C. (1999), and again in Palm Springs (2001).
Every February, many Prime Timers gather in New Orleans for Mardi Gras. Our
activities include a lot more than watching parades! Every Labor Day we gather
in Oklahoma City for the final parties of the summer season. Some years we hold
a big garage sale to get rid of our treasures. However, the highlight of every
year is our anniversary celebration, which begins with a wonderful cocktail
party in the home of one of our members on Friday night and continues on Saturday
morning with an informal breakfast at a local restaurant. The main event happens
Saturday evening, a dinner party with exciting entertainment and presentation
of awards to outstanding Prime Timers. The festivities conclude with a Sunday
morning brunch in the home of another of our members.
Third
Sunday, our monthly newsletter, sent to all members
in good standing, keeps our members well informed. Besides information about
the board of directors' plans, it includes a message from our President, a calendar
of events for the upcoming month's regular activities, advance notice of special
events, and many opportunities for our members. It also includes jokes, cartoons,
stories, letters, and other information of interest to our members.
Whether
you are new to Dallas/Ft. Worth, coming out late in life, or simply wanting
to make new friends, accept our invitation to visit Prime Timers-DFW at our
next general meeting-the third Sunday of every month. We're waiting to shake
your hand.
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