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Aging on its own should never be an excuse to not get out and enjoy life. It\u2019s an unfortunate situation for many seniors, however\u2014especially among our LGBTQ elders who often have fewer settings in which they feel comfortable being their true selves.<\/p>\n
Prime Timers Minneapolis\/St. Paul works to ensure that LGBTQ seniors in the Twin Cities have access to numerous social gatherings with their peers on a monthly basis. These can help create and maintain a rich, inclusive and welcoming social circle. Members enjoy monthly breakfasts, Zoom conversations, book club meetings, coffee meet-ups and other chances to get out and have a chance to laugh, talk, reminisce, connect with old friends and make new friends.<\/p>\n
Here are just a few of the offerings!<\/p>\n
Saturday Morning Maple Grove Breakfast Meet up at The Original Pancake House, 6322 Vinewood Ln. N., Maple Grove, MN 55322 for lots of laughs and conversation over a hearty breakfast that never disappoints.<\/p>\n A Celebration of Friends Klassic Coffee Klatch Join our weekly Zoom call for conversation and socialization with a worldwide group of senior gay men run by Tom Pence (aka \u201cTomcat\u201d).<\/p>\n 2nd<\/sup> Saturday Breakfast \u2013 Highland Park Area Baker\u2019s Square Got pie? Baker\u2019s Square does! Join us at the Highland Park area Baker\u2019s Square (2239 Ford Parkway) for a relaxed, casual meal over a great cup of coffee. Off-street parking is available, as well as MTC Bus Routes #23, 46, 74, 84, and the A-Line. Be sure to get there early so you can sit with the group and not miss out on the fun.<\/p>\n A Celebration of Friends Klassic Coffee Klatch Visit our website for details on joining the Zoom meeting.<\/p>\n Thursday Weekday Breakfast Need a weekday pick-me-up with a great group of like-minded friends? Come on out to Perkins Restaurant & Baker at 8324 Lyndale, Ave., Bloomington, MN 55420.<\/p>\n Thursday Afternoon Coffee at Wilde Caf\u00e9 A Twin Cities staple, Wilde Caf\u00e9 provides a comfortable, inclusive, welcoming space for community members to gather and enjoy a hot drink, a decadent gelato or a tasty plate of appetizers to share. Street parking, ramp parking, and bus routes 4, 6, 11 and 61 are available.<\/p>\n SAVE THE DATE! Prime Timers MSP Anniversary Picnic Covid may have curtailed most events in 2020, but 2021 is time to break out and enjoy socializing again. All Covid precautions will be taken to make certain that the event is safe, sanitary, fun and accessible to all.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>July 3 \u2022\u00a09 \u2013 11 AM<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>July 3 \u2022\u00a010 \u2013 11 AM<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>July 10 \u2022\u00a08:45 \u2013 11 AM<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>July 10 \u2022\u00a010 \u2013 11 AM<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>July 15 \u2022\u00a09 \u2013 11 AM \u2022\u00a0Perkins Restaurant<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>July 15 \u2022\u00a02 \u2013 4 PM<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>August 15 \u2022 5 \u2013 9 PM \u2022\u00a0Details to be determined<\/p>\n