Austin Prime Timers
About Austin Prime Timers
Austin Prime Timers gives mature gay, bisexual, and trans men a place to show up, be known, and spend time together in a safe, supportive setting. The chapter makes that easy with monthly meetings, dinners, happy hours, cultural outings, discussion groups, and chances to pitch in on service and advocacy. For donors, the appeal is straightforward: this is community you can feel in the room, not just read about on a page.
Austin Prime Timers is a local PrimeTimers chapter with a clear focus on creating a welcoming social space for mature gay, bisexual, and trans men. What sets it apart is the balance of everyday connection, from card games and potlucks to theater, museums, and community service, all in one trusted chapter.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
Monthly membership meetings
General membership meetings normally held on the second Sunday of each month.
Dining out and potluck dinners
Dining out at restaurants and potluck dinners at members' homes.
Happy hours
Regular social happy hour gatherings.
Card games
Bridge and hand and foot card games.
Parties and celebrations
Holiday parties, pool parties, and the annual chapter anniversary celebration.
Cultural activities
Theater, museums, music, arts, and sporting events.
Discussion, support, and special-interest groups
Groups for discussion, support, and shared interests.
Service and advocacy
Participation in Hill Country Ride for AIDS (HCRA) and Helping Hands Food Bank.
About this work
In their own words — what they do, who it reaches, and what your dollars actually fund.
Mission
Austin Prime Timers provides mature gay, bisexual, and trans men with opportunities to come together in a safe and supportive atmosphere to develop friendships and participate in social, educational, cultural, recreational, and community activities and events.
Who they serve
Mature gay, bisexual, and trans men, including younger men 21+; members range from 40–80+ with an average age in the mid-60s.
Our story
Austin Prime Timers began in 1989, founded by PrimeTimers Worldwide founder Woody Baldwin. The chapter marked its 35th anniversary in 2024, which says a lot about the staying power of a group built around friendship, support, and shared life in Austin.
Events
General Membership Meeting
monthlyThe general membership meeting is normally held on the second Sunday of each month.
Chapter Anniversary Celebration
annualAnnual chapter anniversary celebration.
Partners & funders
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