The Chicago chapter of Primer Timers International, a club for older gay

men, is sponsoring the first-ever regional gathering July 17-20.

Some 150 participants from all over the United States and Canada will be in attendance.

Among the scheduled events are a cruise on the Chicago River and lakefront, and a Friday night visit to Boystown.

Participants will stay at the Crowne Plaza Metro Hotel. Visit www.ChicagoPrimeTimersRegionalEvent.com.