Prime Timers Sacramento Chapter
Our purpose 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.
A message from Board Members November 22nd, 2009
Hello, Primetimers’ Members,
Anybody ever read Charles Dickens? “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…”. Whenever there are changes in a young organization, there are bound a little questioning and some anxiety among its members. As we all know, there have been some changes in Primetimers’ board; however, there’s no cause for concern. The good work which has already begun will continue and grow to become even better.
Our board met Friday evening, November 20th, to assess our current circumstances and find new approaches to making Primetimers a stronger and more inclusive group. It was an easy-going meeting, lots got accomplished, and we got to know each other better through finding new energy looking toward the future. All of the members of the board are committed to making the focus on you, the members, and the gay community at large.
Good changes are about to come!
The Primetimers’ website has gone “big time”. We have our own domain and it’s ours and ours, alone. Primetimers owns it and it’s going to be someplace where we can get information, exchange information, share with each other through chat, and raise issues of individual or group concern. Now, not only do we have 60 individual members, we have an e-center to help bring us together.
Everything is going to be available right here!
Sign up, sign in, and begin enjoying.
Several new initiatives are afoot and we want to share them with you at the next General Meeting and Brunch on December 13, 12PM at Headhunters. We need to get your input and ideas for making Primetimers a better organization. It’s not just about bacon and eggs. :) You guys and your desires are what are important. As a group, all of us will make this work. Let’s generate some enthusiasm and move onward.
Please come and help us!
Primetimers is going to be stronger and more vital than ever. Every member of the board promises his commitment, strength and energy. Primetimers is not going away! We’re just re-energizing. Hopefully, every member of Primetimers promises the same commitment, strength and energy.
It’s gonna be cool, stay and play! Be good (or at least enjoy!). ;)
The Board,
Gary Ferderer, Jim Joseph, John Walker, Ray Dean Block and Dave Philipson
OUR HOME PAGE HAS MORE GAY LINKS TO THE WORLD THAN ANY OTHER SITE!
Prime Timers World Wide has over 73 chapters spread throughout the world.
Prime Timers Sacramento History
Prime Timers Sacramento’s first meeting was held May 3rd 2009. Twenty-two guys showed up at the Gay and Lesbian Center the 12th to hear me speak about Prime Timers. On May 12th, 2009, Ralph Goodall, Jim Joseph, Jerry Barnes, Jess Adams, Gary Ferderer, Carl Cronn and Dennis Wiegle met to form the original board. Jess declined to be on the board. The first actual meeting of Prime Timers Sacramento was June 7th, 2009. At that time, the board was voted in and the by-laws were accepted. Our Website was created by Ray Dean Block, 09/27/09 Prior to our website, there were no Home, Member profile, Photo gallery, Member information, Calendar, Profile, Bylaws or Sacramento history pages. Before all of that, communication was by a program, Evite, sent by email.
We are Prime Timers of Sacramento
Our purpose 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. General board meetings and Sunday brunches are held at Head Hunters, gay friendly restaurant and bar downtown Sacramento, starting at 12:PM. Call for more information. New comers and guests are welcome! Come and enjoy a super Sunday afternoon with us!
Membership open to men 21 years and older. If you would like to become a Prime Timers Sacramento member or need other information, please contact us on the link at the bottom of this page.
The other 7 pages are for members only and require a password.
Photos: Pub in Washington DC, Sanfransico CA, Downtown Sacramento CA, Woodland CA, Yuba City CA, Elk Grove CA, Laguna CA, Folsom CA, and the Washington DC White House.
Some members live in these communities! Do you recognize any of them?
And a simple "olden days" artwork sketch.
Someone's special thoughts
When we were in our twenties, we toyed with the idea of being married someday, nurturing a baby that became a toddler who took our breath away and then incessantly arguing with a teen who took our car away. Then when marriage didn’t happen and we were well past the age of childbirth, we didn’t feel a tinge of regret at all. The truth was we were secretly ecstatic that marriage somehow missed us. Something else happened. When we hit our mid 30s, we wanted only true friendships, friendships that were durable. It was the kind that endured because no commitment was involved, implicit or explicit. It is what we would call a comfortable friendship, the kind you’d compare to a warm cup of cocoa on a cold winter morning. There we were in our mid 30’s, wishing only for a one kind special friendship, with someone gay.
Author unknown
A True Christmas Story, Feliz Navidad 1996
We have bought our Christmas trees from Anthony for so long that he waits on us himself. When I requested a Blue Noble, he pointed to one on the ground and asked his assistant to open it. As the young man spread the branches he exclaimed, "Mira, no mas, hay una rana de Oregon! (Look at this; it's a tree frog from Oregon!) Understanding, I inquired fearfully, "Es vivo?" (Is it alive?). "Claro que no, no es posible!" (Of course not, it's not possible.) Then the little frog leapt into my hand and I proudly asserted, "That's my tree and that's my frog." Stan and I didn't bother looking at the tree, however, it turned out to be perfect for our room and the most beautiful we have ever had, standing strong and healthy still after the new year. As for the frog, we named him Feliz Navidad. He quacked like a duck, causing Boo, the bird, to squawk like the frog and Bounce and Bubble to bark like the dogs they are. The atmosphere and sound effects in the kitchen were sonorous to a degree. He could change color at the blink of an eye. Some of you know I collect frogs. When Feliz joined our family, I had 145 frog things. Our single living frog stayed in a large, round, terrarium, where he loved to climb as close to the top as possible before falling to the pebbles below. His belly formed a HEART as he HUGGED the sides of his crystal home. Come to think of it, isn't that what the holidays are all about?
P.S. Born free, after five months of dining on live crickets, Feliz disappeared from his bowl as mysteriously as he had appeared to us in the Christmas tree. Either he's hopping around Hope Ranch looking for Felicia or he's gone to the great lily pad in the sky. But one thing is certain; his magical Holiday story will never die.
Author unknown
Contact Acting Vice President Gary Ferderer 916.498.9738 Website Creator, Ray Dean Call me: 916.263.9219 Email me: ray.block@att.net Prime Timers Sacramento website created 09.27.09
Sacramento and other Links
BADLANDS
DANCE Mon – Sat 4pm to 2am, Sun 2pm to 2am, 2003 K Street. 916.448.8790.
BOLT
Leather/Cowboy/Bear, Open 5pm-2am Mon – Fri, 2pm-2 Sat and Sun, 2560 Boxwood Street.
http://members.webs.com/MembersB/EditPage/sacbadlands.com
CLUB 21
1119 21st Street. 916.443.1537
DEPOT
2001 K Street. 916-441-6823, Mon – Fri 4pm – 2am, Sat and Sun 2pm – 2am.
FACES
2000 K Street. 916-448-7798
MERCANTILE SALOON
1928 L Street. 916.447-0792
HEAD HUNTERS
Sacramento's HOT Spot For Dining & Entertainment
20th & K Streets across from FACES
Open Tue-Sun Dinner 5pm-10pm. Bar service until 2am
Sunday Brunch 10am-2pm. 2pm-9pm Sundays
http://www.headhuntersonk.com/
Resources
PURPLE UNION'S LINKS TO THE WORLD
We're Mark D. Guzman and J. Scott Coatsworth, life partners who also work together to create interactive website directories. We started in 1998 with a simple concept - build an extensive, updated directory of gay, lesbian, and gay friendly bed and breakfasts. Our original directory, is now one of the most popular gay and lesbian travel directories on the web, leading "Out Traveler magazine" to call us "a superb directory", and ranking us over Orbitz and Expedia for ease of use and great features
HOME Page http://www.purpleroofs.com/
LINKS Page http://www.purpleroofs.com/links.html
MOM GUESS WHAT
Northern California’s Oldest LGBT Publication. Serving our community over 30 years. The publication of change. We don’t just record history, we make it!
DANCING WITH PRIDE
Same Sex Partner Dance Program in Sacramento, the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond
http://www.DancingwithPride.com
PHOTOGRAPHY BY RON WILLIAMS
Ron is a Prime Timers Sacramento member. His passion for photography is focused on the nature of things. His vision is to show the subtle beauty we usually fail to notice and the dramatic images that capture the viewer’s visual taste.
CAFE Q SACRAMENTO
Cafe Q Sacramento is a new social network where the LGBT community of the greater Sacramento area can meet, share and organize.
EVERY THING GAY IN SACAMENTO
http://www.geocities.com/gaysacramento/
LAVENDAR LIBRARY, ARCHIVES & CULTURAL EXCHANGE
Serving the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities as a lending library and archives and as a site for cultural activities.
CASA GARDEN RESTAURANT SACRAMENTO
Over the years several volunteer auxiliaries have been founded to assist in raising funds for the Sacramento Children’s home and have become an integral part of the services involved with the Home. Founded in 1973, the Los Ninos Service League has operated Casa Garden Restaurant to provide ongoing financial and moral support to the children and families served by the Sacramento Children’s Home. The Casa Garden Restaurant has gained a reputation for excellent food, superb service and an elegant atmosphere. Guests also enjoy knowing that their dining experience helps children and families in the Sacramento community.
http://www.casagardenrestaurant.org
http://www.lavenderlibrary.org
SENIOR MAGAZINE SACRAMENTO
LESBIAN FAMILIES
A forum for exchange of ideas among Lesbian women with families looking to develop friendships and community based support groups for Lesbian couples with children.
http://www.geocities.com/lesbianfamilies/index.html
LUTHERAN CHURCH OF OUR REDEEMER
Welcoming lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and straight people along with their partners, families and friends into all areas of worship, ministry and leadership.
NATOMAS LGBTQ
http://natomaslgbtq.wordpress.com/
OUTWORLD MAGAZINE
Outword Magazine is the long-time, proven leader in quality lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender advertising and news for Central and Northern California. With an average press run of 10,000, Outword Magazine is the area's largest, most respected and dependable LGBT publication for Sacramento and Northern California.
http://www.outwordmagazine.com/
OUT SACRAMENTO
Internet links, places, photos, message board, news for gay Sacramento California. http://outsacramento.com/
SACRAMENTO’S CAPITAL CROSSROADS GAY RODEO ASSOCIATON
Sacramento's Capital Crossroads Gay Rodeo Association is a Non-profit Public Benefit Corporation, that provides various support to the Gay and Lesbian community in northern California. We also provide varying levels of support to other organizations within the community.
http://www.capitalcrossroads.org/
RAINBOW CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The Rainbow Chamber promotes networking within the gay and lesbian business community and its supporters, enhances the awareness of political and social issues and encourages involvement in charitable causes.
http://www.rainbowchamber.com/
SACRAMENTO FILM FESTIVAL
The Film Festival in Sacramento started in 1992, based on the student run gay and lesbian film festival at Fresno State. Held on October 8th, 1992, the first year was a big success, with a sold out, one evening event at the Crest Theater, downtown Sacramento. We continue this tradition of presenting the Festival in early October to celebrate "National Coming Out Day."
SACRAMENTO AREA LESBIAN HEALTH RESOURCE GUIDE
Directory of LGBT-friendly healthcare providers, community organizations, and gay-owned businesses.
http://www.saclesbianhealth.com/
SACRAMENTO INT'L GAY & LESBIAN FILM FESTIVAL
Yearly multi-day film festival each October brings an array of gay features and short films to Sacramento, and supports local charities.
SACRAMENTO STATE PRIDE CENTER
Located on the CSUS campus, the PRIDE Center sponsors educational and campus community building programs. A place for LGBTIQQ students to have meetings, gather information and find support.
SEXUAL ORIENTATION: SCIENCE, EDUCATION, AND POLICY
This UC Davis site features work by Dr. Gregory Herek, an internationally recognized authority on sexual prejudice (also called homophobia), hate crimes, and AIDS stigma. http://psychology.ucdavis.edu/rainbow/index.html
CHICO'S STONEWALL ALLIANCE CENTER
http://www.stonewallchico.org/
TRANS-PONDER PODCAST
Transponder is a podcast for those considering, seeking to begin, or in the process of gender transition, and for those who wish to learn more about us, or lend support to the transgender community.
http://www.trans-ponder.com/cms/
UC DAVIS LGBT RESOURCE CENTER
At the UC Davis campus, offers programs, services, advocacy and outreach for the queer community.
http://lgbtcenter.ucdavis.edu/
VALLEY MINISTRIES MCC
Valley Ministries offers a ministry oriented to the g/l/b/t community, though all are welcome and encouraged to attend.
http://www.valleyministries.com/
SACRAMENTO GAY MEN'S CHORUS
The Sacramento Gay Men’s Chorus was founded in 1984 as a small social group with a purpose of creating a sense of community and support for gays and lesbians. Since then, through musical performance and outreach programs, the chorus has grown to become an integral part of the Sacramento arts community, as well as a voice for the Gay and Lesbian Community in the greater Sacramento area.
