Tidewater Prime Timers of S. E. Virginia

Prime Timers are older gay or bisexual men and younger adult men who admire mature men. Our members are men who choose to have their social lives enriched by the diverse activities in which our members engage. No single definition can describe Prime Timers as they come from all walks of life. Prime Timers involve themselves in their community with volunteerism, politics, gay issues, arts, entertainment and every other facet of healthy living. Prime Timers are fathers and care givers, businessmen and entrepreneurs, workers and retired. Some are always on the go and some enjoy the quiet company of others at home. Yet one thing is true of all Prime Timers: they enjoy the opportunities and friendships that develop with other Prime Timers throughout the world.

We have no political agenda. We do have a social agenda, to further the good and welfare of our members. We are primarily a social club that seeks to provide a means for our members to have a fuller life. We survey our members and from their responses, create a series of special interests groups (sigs), which our members organize. Such sigs are: the Not Ready for Prime Timers' bridge group, the Saturday morning Breakfast Bunch, the Walking Group, the Discussion Group, the Day Trippers. We have attended the local college theater, movies at the Naro, had pot luck dinners, and picnics. Other possible shared Interests Groups are Walking/Hiking, Camping, Gardening, Cooking, Naturist, Sports Fan, Investment, and Discussion Groups. These groups form and evolve solely by the interest of our members.

When do we Meet?

We have our general meeting the third Sunday afternoon of each month. We have a business meeting, speakers from groups that are of interest, and we socialize and celebrate birthdays. Some of our presentations have been: a poetry/performance artist, dramatic readings, presentations concerning gay authors, Virginia political groups, talks on aging in the male population, demonstrations on massage therapy and various musical interludes.

Where do we Meet?

As we have grown, we have had to change our meeting places. We hold our meeting at the Fred Heutte Center located in the Ghent section of Norfolk at the intersection of Westover Avenue and Botetourt Gardens (1000 Botetourt Gardens). See the map to find the location or call 623-6943.

Shared Interests Groups

Every Tuesday - a lunch group at Pembroke Mall in Virginia Beach.

Twice a month a dinner groups for Older Men and their friends - ROMEO.

Prime Timers Worldwide Chapters

We are part of a much larger movement - Prime Timers Worldwide - has over 50 chapters scattered world-wide. Also, there is a general membership for men outside metropolitan centers. More details may be found at the Internet web site linked above.

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