Prime Timers of Washington, DC is a social organization for older gay and
bisexual men and their admirers. It is a catalyst for bringing together men with
"like interests" for social and recreational activities. We currently have over
100 active members ranging in age from their 30's to their 80's. A one year
membership in the club is from July 1st to June 30th of each year. Membership
dues are $25.00 per year for an individual and $40.00 for a couple residing at
the same address. Members
receive a monthly "Prime Timer's News" to keep them informed of club activities.
Visitors and guests are always welcome at all events. Prime Timers of
Washington, D.C. is governed by a Board of Directors elected by the membership
at the annual meeting and consists of officers and members at large. The Board
meets every other month to plan the activities of the club, receive reports and
respond to member's concerns. The minutes of all board meetings are printed in
the newsletter and all board meetings are open to all members.
The purpose of our organization is to provide mature gay and bisexual men, and their admirers, with opportunities to come together in a supportive atmosphere to enjoy social, educational, and recreational activities.
Prime Timers are older gay or bisexual men (and younger 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 life. Prime Timers are
fathers, sons, grandfathers, husbands and lovers. They are workers and they are
retired. Some are always on the go, and some enjoy the quiet company of others
at home. Prime Timers enjoy the opportunities and friendships that develop with
other Prime Timers throughout the world.
Prime Timers Worldwide was founded in 1987 by a retired professor, Woody
Baldwin. He felt a wide gap existed in today's society between the generations
which caters almost exclusively to youth. Woody began the Boston Chapter by
placing ads in local newspapers and soliciting his many friends. Now this
organization has grown to over fifty chapters worldwide, located throughout
North America, Europe and Australia.
Travel opportunities for members are vast. Individual chapters welcome the
chance to meet visitors from other chapters. Letters asking for local
information and recommendations will be well received and acted upon. Chapters
enjoy showing off their communities and having visitors come away with a feeling
of kinship and brotherhood with their new-found friends.
The Prime Timers Worldwide Convention is held to discuss business and provide
workshops geared toward Prime Timers. Our Conventions have been in Vancouver,
BC; Dallas, TX; Palm Springs, CA, Washington, DC, and Reno, NV.