What we’re about
Ladies & Gents in our 50s & 60s etc are at a different stage of life than when we were younger. Let's get together and form a circle of friends to have fun with. Dining, theatre, movies, special events in and out of the city, happy hours, and even travel. The possibilities are endless and you are welcome to provide suggestions!
Please be sure to have a current photo of yourself on your profile! If you do not I will be unable to approve you. And please - if you cannot make a meetup after RSVPing - let me know via private message and update to not going so I am aware and able to give others the opportunity to go. No-shows will not be tolerated and you will be booted. Two late cancellations and you will be booted.
Due to the fact that the new owners of Meetup have decided to increase the Meetup Fees astronomically, I have created a place for voluntary contributions. If you love our little group, please feel free to contribute as little or as much as you can!
If you have not joined us for a meetup within 6 months of signing up and/or if you have not been to our Meetup page within that time (yes I can see who has been to the page and how long)
I hope that you come out and join us! Our group meetups are usually small, consisting of anywhere from 6-10 people, therefore, we really do get to know each other very well as I do not have huge crowds of people where you never get to know anyone, I just don't think that's fair to anyone.
Ours is a great group and ladies and gentlemen, who have a mutual respect for one another and have lots and lots of laughs! Hope to see you soon!
P.S. Be sure to allow notifications from Meetup, so you are able to see all the Meetup events as they come in.
PPS - check often for messages and updated. If you are on the waitlist for something, and I send you message that someone canceled and you are next, please be able to respond.
**PLEASE READ - D'jakarta is a wonderful BYOB in the heart of South Philly. The food is absolutely superb here!! All menu items cost just about the same so I will therefore be ordering a bunch of appetizers for the table for EVERYONE to share and we will be SPLITTING THE BILL EQUALLY - in this regard, I would request that everyone please bring cash! If you have any issues with sharing and/or splitting the bill, please do not attend this specific meetup!** Also - come early to be sure you find parking!
## D’jakarta cafe is a fast-casual Indonesian or SouthEast Asian restaurant located in the heart of South Philadelphia. Established in July 2017, D'jakarta offers delicious dining!
## Our goal is to bring you authentic, delicious Indonesia fare in a comfortable, cozy setting. It is a great place to enjoy lunch or dinner, or to celebrate special occasions.
## So, sit back, relax, and enjoy quality meal and service at a reasonable price.
Menu: https://www.djakartacafephilly.com/menus
Hope to see you at this gem!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Gay Bingo Anyone? Get Ready for a Night of Hilarious Fun!!Congregation Rodeph Shalom, Philadelphia, PA
* Please see instructions BELOW for purchasing your ticket below - you will be moved to going once I am notified by private message that you have purchased your ticket for $40* - *Note, tickets SELL OUT QUICKLY AS THIS IS A WILDLY POPULAR EVENT. (If you are unable to pay online - as I know some of you do not transact financials online - and would like to give me the money at an upcoming event, I would be more than happy to purchase your ticket once I receive your payment)
GayBINGO is the fabulous, irreverent, campy, wildly popular monthly event that has been entertaining Philadelphia audiences for over 20 years!
Celebrating a different theme each month (OUR EVENT THEME IS THE MAD HATTER TEA PARTY), hundreds of people pack the hall for a night of good old-fashioned Bingo… with a decidedly different twist! GayBINGO is hosted by the infamous Bingo Verifying Divas (BVDs!) – a wild bunch of drag queens who entertain the crowd with their wacky humor and always outrageous costumes.
Are food and drinks available for purchase at GayBINGO?
Yes! We have concessions available including bottled water, soda, a variety of candy, and Philly Pretzel Factory soft pretzels! This is also a BRING YOUR OWN FOOD & NON-ALCOHOLIC event - feel free to bring any non-alcoholic drinks and/or snacks to share with the table (I will be bringing some pepperoni & cheese). No alcohol is permitted in the building.Do I need to bring cash for anything extra?
There are 3 Special Games sold separately at GayBINGO: $2 each or 3 for $5. 50/50 raffle tickets are also available for purchase.
Dabbers are available for $2, so I suggest bringing some cash for the extra games!GayBINGO promises to be an evening of unbridled fun, complete with ridiculous musical numbers, hilarious drag queen antics, chances to win fabulous prizes, and much, much more!
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PURCHASING YOUR TICKET:
>Click on this link: https://www.aidsfundphilly.org/gaybingo
>Go down to the middle of the page until you see: 4/26/2025 Mad Hatter Tea Party
>Click on "Floor Seats" and amount of seats that you want (no more than two) and then click "Buy Tickets"
>You will then be taken to a different screen where you will put your table name ("Golden Girls & Guys of Philly" - be sure to put the table name as if you do not, you cannot be guaranteed to sit with our party. Click on "submit secure order"
>The next screen you will put your credit card information and submit. You will then receive a confirmation on the next screen and an email confirmation (be sure to put your email address in the credit card screen)That's it! Hope to see you there for this hilariously fun night!!
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(Note necessary to read, just some housekeeping facts about the event):
Please note, AIDS Fund is in the process of transferring GayBINGO to Action Wellness, in the meantime, "AIDS FUND" will appear on your statement.
All tickets are nonrefundable and nontransferable.
Congregation Rodeph Shalom staff reserves the right to inspect any bags brought into the venue.
Please note that requirements and venue protocols, such as testing and vaccination, are subject to change. Ticketholders will be contacted in advance with any changes.
Forward this email to everyone in your party so everyone is prepared for a fun night! We look forward to seeing you at GayBINGO!
What makes GayBINGO different from other bingo events?
Honey, it's not your grandmother's bingo! Entertaining Philadelphia audiences for over 25 years, GayBINGO is hosted by the infamous Bingo Verifying Divas (BVDs!) - a wild bunch of drag queens who entertain the crowd with their wacky humor and always outrageous costumes.Where does the money go?
All proceeds from GayBINGO benefit Action Wellness, which enhances the lives of persons with HIV by providing a range of trauma-informed social services to help clients achieve physical, emotional and economic wellbeing.Where and when is GayBINGO?
GayBINGO is held at Congregation Rodeph Shalom (615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123).
Doors open at 6:00 pm and the event begins at 7:00 pm. Seats must be claimed no later than 7:15 pm.
The GayBINGO season runs from September through June, with one Saturday event per month. Check our website for the current calendar.I'm driving. Where can I park?
Free onsite parking is available at Congregation Rodeph Shalom. Street parking is also available.What does my ticket include?
You will receive your program at the door, which includes your game cards for 9 Lap Games.Where do I sit?
All seating is reserved, so keep your tickets available for ushers to show you to your seats. Players are seated at tables.Do I need to bring cash for anything extra?
There are 3 Special Games sold separately at GayBINGO: $2 each or 3 for $5.
50/50 raffle tickets are also available for purchase.
Dabbers are available for $2.
We also accept payments by Venmo!Are food and drinks available for purchase at GayBINGO?
Yes! We have concessions available including bottled water, soda, a variety of candy, and Philly Pretzel Factory soft pretzels! You can also bring your own food and non-alcoholic beverages.Can I bring alcohol with me?
No. Neither alcohol nor smoking are permitted in the building.Where can I smoke?
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on Rodeph Shalom property. Please exit the property to Broad Street or Green Street to smoke.Is there a minimum age to attend GayBINGO?
All attendees must be 18 or older.What do I do if I have special needs?
Please give us a call prior to the date of the show at 215-731-9255 if you have any special needs (ASL interpreting, wheelchair access, etc).What if I buy tickets and can't attend?
Please keep in mind that this is a fundraising event and therefore all ticket sales are final and nonrefundable AND nontransferable. Inclement weather is not a cause for refund unless an event is cancelled. If you know that you will not be using any of your tickets, please let us know by calling 215-731-9255. Although we cannot refund your purchase, we would consider your returned ticket a tax-deductible donation to Action Wellness.Can I dress up for the theme and decorate my table?
Of course! We hope you'll coordinate your outfit and table decorations with this month's theme!
Please note that balloons, confetti and glitter are NOT permitted in the venue.At our GayBINGO events in APRIL, MAY and JUNE, we will be collecting school supplies for our annual Back to School Drive. Please bring new supplies for elementary, middle school or high school students. We distribute these supplies to students affected by HIV. If you're not attending GayBINGO on one of the dates but you'd like to contribute, please give us a call so we can make arrangements with you. Examples of the kinds of supplies needed are listed below.
#2 pencils
Pencil sharpener
Pens
Ruler
3-ring binder
Backpack
Lunch bag
Book cover
Pencil sharpener
Loose leaf notebook paper
Index cards
Highlighters
Markers
Folders
Colored pencils
Crayons
Tape
Scissors - Flavors on the Avenue!Broad Street & Passyunk Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
# FLAVORS IS BACK
Get ready—Flavors on the Avenue is back for its 19th year on East Passyunk! This beloved foodie street festival will take place on Sunday, April 27th. Spanning five blocks from Broad St. to Dickinson Street, Flavors of the Avenue will have food, drinks, crafts and fun for folks of all ages, you won’t want to miss dining and sipping on the neighborhood’s best creations while strolling down our historic Avenue. For the entire list of vendors, stage locations, and more, visit the website below.
https://www.visiteastpassyunk.com/flavorsI have not made a limit for the festival, please feel free to take anyone you wish! We can meet on Broad and Passyunk right in front of United Savings Bank (where the Blue Cross bikes are located) at 12:00 PM and let's "walk the avenue" from the beginning of the festival to the end.
(Parking can most likely be found either on Broad Street or on the side streets). Passyunk Avenue will be closed to traffic.
Hope you can come out for a great day!
- WINERY TRAIN TO VILLA MILAGRO WINERY - JOINT MEETUP W-FANTASTIC FIFTIES & BEYONDDelaware River Railroad Excursions, Phillipsburg, NJ
**PLEASE BE SURE TO READ THE ENTIRE DESCRIPTION BELOW AS THERE ARE LINKS, DIRECTIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION FOR THIS UNIQUE TRIP! THEY INCLUDE DRIVE TIMES, ETC. ALSO, PLEASE DO NOT RSVP UNTIL YOU HAVE BOUGHT YOUR TICKETS. WE ARE NOT LIMITING THIS ANY # OF PEOPLE - FEEL FREE TO BRING ANYONE YOU WISH WITH YOU, JUST NOTE THAT THIS ADVENTURE DOES FILLS UP EXTREMEMLY FAST SO IF YOU ARE AT ALL INTERESTED - DON'T WASTE TIME, CLICK QUICKLY AND GET YOUR TICKETS - AS OF THIS WRITING, THERE ARE 34 TICKETS LEFT!!!** Also, when you respond, please RSVP for how many individuals you will be bringing - BUT YOU NEED TO BUY YOUR TICKETS PRIOR TO YOUR RSVP!
Turn the clock back to a time when steam engines pulled passenger cars along idyllic miles of train tracks through quaint hamlets and farmland to an awaited destination. Board the train for a trip along the banks of the Delaware River to visit Villa Milagro Vineyards.
First, enjoy a beautiful journey along the scenic Delaware River. After your narrated ride along the Delaware river, a short bus ride through rolling farmlands will bring you up the hill, 200 feet above and overlooking the Delaware, for your 60 minute stay at vineyard. There you will learn how grapes are grown using minimal inputs and other sustainable and conservation practices. Then into the winery to learn how grape juice is transformed into wine. You will see and learn about the equipment of wine making, crushers, destemmers, presses, pumps, tanks, barrels and bottling lines. You will learn how artisan, hand-crafted wines are made. Then into the Tasting Room to sample our wines paired with hors d'oeuvres. Purchase wines to take home or enjoy on your return train trip.
Then off you go for another scenic train ride back to the station, but not before passing the Ol' Susquehanna Mine! You are welcome to detrain at the Mine free of charge and spend as much time as you like relaxing in the picnic grove and then catch a later train home (trains come every 1 1/2 hours) If you would like to enjoy your wine with a picnic, bring a lunch and relax at picnic tables in tree groves at the Ol'Susquehanna Mine/Corn Maze grove or at the station in Phillipsburg where you originally parked.
SOME HELPFUL NOTES:
First, here is the link so you can explore the website on your own:
https://877trainride.com/winery.htm
https://877trainride.com/faq.htm*IMPORTANT: The physical address for the train station is 100 Elizabeth Street, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865. I mapped it at 1 hour and 35 minutes from my home – so please be sure to take driving time into consideration when leaving that day AS THEY REQUEST THAT EVERYONE BE AT LEAST 1/2 HOUR EARLY DUE TO PARKING CONSIDERATIONS. Which means, if you live 1 hour and 35 minutes away, you should leave your home at least two hours early - by 10:00 am - giving yourself plenty of time for traffic and parking)* See attached for parking information: https://877trainride.com/parking.htm
Tickets are $45.00 pp with a small service charge. Once you are ready to order your tickets, from this link https://www.877trainride.com/wineticketoffice.html go down to the middle of the page to where it says "Warren County Winery Train". Click on that. You will then see a bunch of dates. Click on 05/17/2025, and then 12:00 PM. PLEASE BE SURE TO CLICK ON THE 05/17/2025 - 12PM DATE AS I CANNOT BE RESPONSIBLE IF YOU CHOOSE THE WRONG DATE OR TIME! You will still have a good time - just not with us :-) Under choose a ticket click "Winery Train" and your number of tickets and then add to cart. Double check everything is good and then click "Send Order (Secure)". Thereafter, you will click the "I don't want to register" button and put in your information personal information, how referred (just put "friend") and then add your credit card info, etc. and click the little box under your three-digit security code acknowledging that only alcoholic beverages from Villa Milagro are allowed on the train, then click on "send order now", this will bring you to a confirmation screen. Confirm everything is good and then click "confirm order". Whatever you do, DO NOT hit the send key twice - give it time, it takes a few seconds - if you click twice, you run the risk of duplicating your order! Once complete, you will then be emailed two confirmations with Order # and a receipt (it may take a few minutes to get the email). You must have this Order # and receipt available to take with you to get your tickets at the train station (either by phone or printed).
One More Thing - please feel free to take a picnic lunch or a snack with you to enjoy on the train, at the vineyard or you can stay at the picnic grove to wait for another train.
This is a wonderful day trip! Hope you can come out!
