Prime Timers of the Desert
Beaux Arts Millenium Ball
December 31, 1999

Wayne Patterson, shown at left in photo,was instrumental in creating the Prime Timers of the Desert Woody Baldwin Award.

PRIME TIMERS OF THE DESERT FOUNDATION
[From a copy of the original invitation]

Presents
The First Annual Woody Baldwin Award Dinner for Outstanding Service to the Senior Gay Community
Wednesday, May 23, 2001 at
The Riviera Resort and Racquet Club
1600 N. Indian Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Reception: 6:00PM Dinner: 7:00PM

Recipient of the Woody Baldwin Award for 2001:
(Award Donated by Rainbow Cactus Restaurant & Bar)

Woody Baldwin, Founder of Prime Timers
Thank you all for supporting the PTOD Foundation
$20.00 is tax deductible

PTOD FOUNDATION P.O. Box 4061
Palm Springs, CA 92263-4061 1-760-328-9050
a non-profit, tax-exempt charity, 501 (C)(3) #33-0937301
(Printing Donated by AIM Mail Center • Smoke Tree Village Shopping Center)

[From an undated copy of an nnamed local Palm Springs Paper]

Presidents Message

Congratulations to the PTOD FOUNDATION President, Allen Murdock and Board of Directors, for their successful first fund raiser to build a gay senior community center. Needless to say, if you missed the affair, it was your loss. The event included the FIRST ANNUAL WOODY BALDWIN AWARD (for outstanding service to the senior-gay community) and what better recipient than Woody Baldwin himself, the Founding Father of Prime Timers!

It was an honor for me to present to him the beautiful Baccarat vase which was donated by the Rainbow Cactus Bar and Grill. The eloquent acceptance speech by Woody was a delight. While we sipped our drinks and ate our wonderful dinner, we could hear the wonderful background piano playing by Jimmy LeBeau. An added delight was the singing of "Happy Birthday" to Woody's partner of 34 years, Sean O'Neill. It was indeed a-wonderful evening.

Wayne Patterson

[From an undated copy of an nnamed local Palm Springs Paper]

PTOD "Foundation" Honors Prime Timers Founder,
Woody Baldwin, At Fundraising Dinner

May 23rd, 2001 At The Riviera Hotel In Palm Springs

The first fund-raiser for PTOD FOUNDATION will honor Woody Baldwin with its first "WOODY BALDWIN AWARD" for outstanding service to the Senior Gay Community. The presenta­tion will be made at a dinner May 23rd, at the Riviera Hotel in Palm Springs. The dinner is open to the public at a cost of $45.00 per person ($20.00 tax deduct­ible), with no-host cocktail reception at 6:00pm and dinner served at 7:00pm. Attire is "Desert Casual". Please com­plete enclosed flyer and mail no later than May 17th.

The FOUNDATION is a non-profit, tax exempt charity, 501 (C)(3) @33- 0937301. Its mission is to support the Senior Gay Community with first priority to establish a Senior Gay Community Center. Those who wish to contribute may send checks to PTOD FOUNDATION, P.O. BOX 4061, PALM SPRINGS, CA. 92263-4061. For further information, please call 1-760-328-9050.

[From an undated copy of an nnamed local Palm Springs Paper]

Awards Dinner
by Bob Hoven
Photos by Al Lindstrom and Chuck Caldwell

More than 200 people gathered in the Mediterranean Room of the Riviera Hotel on Saturday night for the 2nd Annual Woody Baldwin Award Dinner of the Prime Timers of the Desert Foundation.

Receiving this year's awards for outstanding community 'service were Denise Goolsby and Larry Hughes. The awards were presented by Palm Springs City Councilwoman Jeanne Reller-Spurgin.

Woody Baldwin started the Prime Timers many years ago in Austin, Texas where he lives. He addressed the audience Saturday night. Today there are Prime Timers organizations throughout the U.S. and foreign countries.

Angelo Sandri and Jack Malloy Life Partners donated $2,500 to the Foundation in memory of the late AI Berglurid who died in an auto accident and was the Life Partner of Fred Fried­man. Jack and Angelo challenged those in attendance to match their gift. Acting as auctioneer, Wayne Patterson started the bidding and within five minutes raised an additional $6,000. The money will go to opening a gay/lesbian senior center.

After dinner entertainment was provided by Austin Ray.

Chiron Rising Gathering
Lifetime Achievement Award
May 25, 1997

During one of the last of the Chiron Rising Gatherings, in Orlando Florida, Woody and Sean were presented a lifetime achievement award for their contribution to the lifes of so many. The tradition of recognizing achievement was continued by the Prime Timers of the Desert group.
As Related by Wayne Patterson: Several years ago, in Orlando, Florida, I was asked to present to Woody Baldwin and Sean O'Neil a Life Time Achievement Award for all the good  things they have done for so many people.  They were not aware they were going to receive  this Award so for several months I was able to get information from them just by causal conversation.  While I was making the presentation, I saw Woody turn to Sean and ask, how does he know all this about us and how did he find out the things that we have done?  I have been a lucky person all of my life and have done some things that I am proud of but I will have to say presenting that award to those two deserving people is right at the top of the list.  I feel so honored and blessed to have known and Woody and the late Sean for so many years. Wayne Patterson