June Activities for Chicago Prime Timers

Wednesday, June 1 (also June 8, 15, 22, 29) - 9:30 A.M.

BIKING from Foster Avenue Beach.

Let’s Go Biking

             Foster Avenue Beach - it’s featured prominently in the recently opened “The Original Grease”, tracing that show’s roots back to its original setting in Chicago. Now, bring your bike to the beach house and join the Prime Timers’ new Bicycle club. They meet every Wednesday morning at 9:30 at the Foster Avenue beach house for a pleasant, fun bit of exercise. The group plans to bike every Wednesday into the Fall.

For more information, contact Mike Lockard.

Wednesday, June 1 (also June 8, 15, 22, 29) - 11:30 A.M.

A TOUCH OF CULTURE at the Chicago Cultural Center. Free classical concert. Meet in the first floor lounge of the Center near the north entrance (on Randolph just west of Michigan). Lunch afterwards for those interested. Reservation not required. For info call Bob Branham at 773-334-0384.

Wednesday, June 8 – BIKING and A TOUCH OF CULTURE

Wednesday, June 15 - BIKING, A TOUCH OF CULTURE

Wednesday, June 22 – BIKING and A TOUCH OF CULTURE

Wednesday, June 29 - BIKING, A TOUCH OF CULTURE

Wednesday, June 1 (also June 15, 29) - 7:00 P.M.

BOWLING at Fireside Bowl, 2648 W. Fullerton.

For more information, contact Henry McMorris

Saturday, June 4, 7:30 P.M

PINOCHLE. Beer, wine, soda and snacks are provided ($3.00).

Call Joe C. for location and additional information.

 

 

 

Sunday, June 5, 4:00-7:00 P.M.

WINE & CHEESE HORS D’OEUVRES at Chuck Haller’s home in West Rogers Park.

A little more to eat than just cheese!

Please call Chuck to reserve, get directions, and find out what to bring.

Friday, June 10, 8:00 P.M.

THEATRE OUTING at the Raven Theatre, 6157 N. Clark Street. Chekov’s The Cherry Orchard.

Dinner beforehand for those interested. Contact Marvin Levin ASAP to sign up.

"Out at Raven"

Celebrate at Raven with the LGBTQ Community! 

             Raven Theatre is reaching out to the LGBTQ community through their new event series, "Out at Raven". This series shows Raven's appreciation of and commitment to the LGBTQ community, providing an opportunity to mingle and network during one Friday night performance of each mainstage show. Tickets for each "Out at Raven" performance include a post-show wine and appetizer reception and discussion with the cast and director.

Friday, June 10, 8 PM. Chekhov's The Cherry Orchard. Dinner beforehand if you’re interested. If we get 10 or more people signed up, we get half-price tickets of only $15/person.

Please contact Marvin Levin (newsletter@ChicagoPrimeTimers.org) ASAP if you’re interested.

“It is the eleventh year of a new century. Money is tight. The mortgage is due or the estate will be sold at auction. Is this America circa 2011? No, it’s Russia in 1911. Some things never change!

Chekhov’s final play, cleverly mixing comedy and tragedy, tells the tale of the Ranevskayas, a Russian family of wealth and history whose estate faces financial ruin unless strong measures are taken to save it. With the structure of their way of life crumbling, money has run dry and options are few. When the family matriarch returns from the arms of her freeloading lover, a devoted former servant provides a solution. As the sun sets on their family estate, will the family take action or will they be condemned by their own arrogance and inertia?”

Saturday, June 11, 3:00 P.M.

ANDERSONVILLE MIDSOMMARFEST - group visit to this weekend-long event.

Andersonville will be holding its 46th annual street fair, Midsommarfest, the weekend of June 11 and 12. The area along Clark Street from Foster (5200 north) to Catalpa (5500 north) will be set up with “two days of music, dancing, kids' entertainment, and delicious food. Vendors from around the region sell their wares to passers-by, while ethnic dance troupes and cutting-edge bands keep the party going.”

Join us on Saturday, June 11, at 3 o’clock and enjoy the fair with other Prime Timers. We’ll be meeting outside Hamburger Mary’s, 5400 N. Clark (at Balmoral). If you can’t make it Saturday afternoon, take family or friends and get there some other time that weekend, but don’t forget the Open Social on Sunday.

The “suggested donation” for entry is $5, but seniors over 65 are free.

More information about the fair can be found online.

For information about the Prime Timer activity, contact Greg Neil

Sunday, June 12, 6:00 P.M.

OPEN SOCIAL at Ann Sather Restaurant, 909 W. Belmont, Chicago. Social at 6:00. Bring your own alcoholic beverages (setups: $1.00). Dinner at 7:00. Cost is $20.00 for members, $25.00 for non-members. Non-members and guests are always most welcome.   After dinner: Double bassist Larry Gray.

Monday, June 13, 6:30 P.M.

CPT BOARD MEETING at Nookies Tree restaurant, 3334 N. Halsted, in the meeting room.

All CPT members are welcome to attend; but to be on the agenda, phone CPT president Wallie Hall at least 24 hours ahead.

Wednesday, June 15 - 7:00 P.M.

BOWLING at Fireside Bowl, 2648 W. Fullerton.

For more information, contact Henry McMorris

Saturday, June 18, 7:00 P.M.

POT LUCK at the Rogers Park home of Marvin Levin. Call him at 773-274-7627 for directions and menu coordination.

Sunday, June 19, 6:30-9:00 P.M.

OPERA APPRECIATION at Jason McVickers. Please call Jason (773-348-8328) to reserve and for directions.

Tuesday, June 21, 7:00 P.M.

HEARTS at the Logan Square home of Ron Dickson. Soda and snacks are provided ($3.00).

Call Ron at 773-278-7053 for location and reservations.

Wednesday, June 22, 7:30 P.M.

GAY READING GROUP in the SAGE Room on the second floor of Center On Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted. Light Fell by Evan Fallenberg. [See page 4]

 

Saturday, June 25, 7:00-9:00 P.M.

SOCIAL NUDISM at the home of Kendall Cabe. Call Kendall at 312-642-6477 to reserve, for directions and what to bring. Of course a towel and a bag as usual.

 

Sunday, June 26, Noon

PRIDE PARADE & PARTY - Parade kicks off at noon, followed by Post-Parade Party around 3:00 or 3:30.

 

GAY PRIDE PARADE – Marchers Needed!

             We will again have a vintage car as our entry in the Gay Parade this year. And again, we need as any people as possible to march in the parade to represent CPT and help pass out information (and candy!) to the crowds. If you are unable to march, we have limited space for a few to ride in the car.

Ed Davis is coordinating this part of our Pride Day celebration, so please call him if you are willing to be part of this exciting and fun event. If you need to purchase a CPT yellow t-shirt please place your order with Ed when you call to get your name on the parade list. Hats are also available. 

(NOTE: All marchers and riders must wear a yellow CPT t-shirt.)

CELEBRATE YOUR PRIDE!

Announcing. . .Annual Post-Parade Party 

Hey Prime Timers!

 

Our annual Gay Pride Day party will once again be held in the 3rd-floor party room at Sy Greenblatt’s building, 330 West Diversey Parkway, Chicago.

The party will begin around 3:00-3:30 pm after the parade on Sunday, June 26. Cost for this party is $20 and includes plenty of food, the usual open bar, and a chance to be with your fellow club members to celebrate this great event for our community.

Please call David Lazear to make your reservations. Mail your checks to David. (NOTE: Checks should be made out to Chicago Prime Timers.)

Come and march with Chicago Prime Timers.

Sunday, June 26, 2:00 P.M.

POKER - Call Sam Pearson at 312-332 5575 for location and reservations.

 

Tuesday, June 28, 7:00 P.M.

NEIGHBORHOOD DINING - Pars Cove Restaurant, 435 W. Diversey Parkway.

Okay, gentlemen, it’s time to try a new restaurant for our monthly Neighborhood Dining program. Sy Greenblatt has selected Pars Cove Restaurant as the location of June’s dinner. Pars Cove describes themselves as follows: “Our restaurant offers Persian Mediterranean Cuisine in a charming atmosphere with an at home feel.”

             Please join us and celebrate the beginning of summer in Chicago.

CUISINE: Mediterranean. Full bar service. Entrée Price: $12-$17.

RSVP to Sy Greenblatt.

Wednesday, June 29 - 7:00 P.M.

BOWLING at Fireside Bowl, 2648 W. Fullerton.

For more information, contact Henry McMorris

NEXT MONTH...

Saturday, July 2, 7:30 P.M

PINOCHLE. Beer, wine, soda and snacks are provided ($3.00). Call Joe C. at 630-677-0540 for location and additional information.

Monday, July 4, 6:00-11:00 P.M.

FOURTH OF JULY PARTY - LET’S SET OFF SOME FIREWORKS!

Join Us For The 4th of July Party

            The annual Independence Day party will be held on July 4 from 6 pm - 11 pm in the roof top party room at Greg Neil’s building,  Sheridan Road, Chicago. This has become one of the most anticipated events for our club each year.

            We’ll have a specially catered meal, an open bar, a live DJ (so you can get those “dancing’ feet” moving), and of course we’ll have the chance to enjoy Chicago’s fireworks display from Montrose Harbor.

          Cost for this party is $30. The limit is 75 people so please call David Lazear to make sure you get on the list today. If you need parking, please mention this when you call to make your reservation for the party. Parking is available at a discounted rate if you reserve in advance.

            Mail your checks to David. (NOTE: Checks should be made out to Chicago Prime Timers.)

            Hope to see you there!

 

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Telephone: (773) 844-1005

Postal Address: Chicago Prime Timers, P.O. Box 146681, Chicago, IL. 60614-6681