<p>Having turned 60 this month, I just realized that I may be able to take advantage of senior discounts at some businesses around town. I know that Regal Cinema gives a decent discount, and I’m wondering if any of my fellow CC posters have any tips to share.<br>
Anyone else in the “senior” category yet, and finding some deals?</p>
<p>LOL, old people.</p>
<p>Doesn’t Denny’s give senior discounts to folks over 55? I think so. And it’s everyday…they have a senior section to their menu.</p>
<p>I like this idea…we need a list…sort of "best buys for seniors.</p>
<p>Movie theatres, of course. And in my experience they don’t ask for proof. :)</p>
<p>Coffee at McD and BK. atmosphere is however not great.</p>
<p>I think Kohl’s offers a discount to seniors…every Wednesday? Or something like that.</p>
<p>An outlet center near us has discount days for seniors on Tuesdays.</p>
<p>I just found a website…seniordiscounts.com or something like that. There is a fee to join (sorry but we seniors can’t do that…) but there are things on the free portion of the site too. Looks like Kohls is 62 and over.</p>
<p>One of the local nursery chains (plants, not kids) offers a senior discount every Tuesday. 55 and over.</p>
<p>And here’s a free website that lists some national chains that offer senior discounts: </p>
<p>[Senior</a> Discount Directory](<a href=“http://frugalliving.about.com/od/frugalseniors/a/Senior_Discount.htm]Senior”>Senior Discounts at Restaurants Nationwide)</p>
<p>Hey, in my neck of the woods there are plenty of nursery (school) that cater to the offspring of 40 plus people. Men and women. Although I must confess, most of the men are accompanied by their tiny offspring…and their 20 something wives…</p>
<p>I’m not 50 quite yet but my H is, and we’ve found out there are lots of discounts available with an AARP card.</p>
<p>A couple of the above mentioned sites say that Banana Republic gives a 10% discount every day to 50 and over. Has anyone tried this? I’d be really surprised if it’s true in my neighborhood–far too many of us “old people” live here. But I’m definitely going to ask the next time I’m in.</p>
<p>Gotta say…maybe Banana Republic gives a discount but this 60 year old can NOT wear anything from that store!!!</p>
<p>But you can buy for your kids!!</p>
<p>If you are a member of AARP you might want to check out this link… They update this and change it from time to time… </p>
<p>[All</a> Services & Discounts Deals & Discounts - All Discounts & Membership Benefits - AARP](<a href=“http://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/services_discounts/]All”>http://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/services_discounts/)</p>
<p>When you reach 65, you qualify for the “Golden Age” card for $10 that gives you free admission to all the national parks (you just purchase at any national park with proof of age).</p>
<p>Ross Dress For Less, some supermarkets, Amtrak, some haircutting & other services, some museums and other attractions also have senior prices (sometimes limited to particular days, hours). Many restaurants have senior specials, which may also be limited by time as well. It always pays to ask–there can be different ages that qualify – it wasn’t until H turned 65 that he qualified for just about all the senior discounts. Some discounts are for folks as young as 50, 55, 60, 62 or 65.</p>
<p>Ross has “Tax Free Tuesdays” for 55 and older. I USED to have to show ID…:(</p>
<p>Senior discounts??!? What next? Will we be discussing our gall bladder operations and aching knees?</p>
<p>Just kidding. This is further proof (as if we needed any) that cc will live on with all of us. We’ve already graduated to evaluating Assisted Living facilities for our parents’ generation. Soon we’ll be comparing application strategies for ourselves.</p>
<p>Sorry for the interruption… carry on.</p>
<p>Seriously, I frequently forget to seek out senior discounts, except at hotels. So this is a good idea. And you can find them in odd places. I remember that our hs offered a senior discount to basketball games at a very young age (50-something).</p>
<p>I went to a store called Savers…it’s sort of like Goodwill but better organized. They donate their profits to local non-profit groups. When I drove up on a Tuesday, there was a sign that said 20% off senior day…age…55 and up! The already inexpensive stuff became even MORE inexpensive.</p>
<p>Funny thing about some of these thrift shops–some of the items are actually cheaper & in far better condition at Ross and department stores, especially household goods. I found this when I was looking for tablecloths for our non-profit. Ended up buying lightweight blankets that are perfect for our “tablecloths” and don’t wrinkle much and very compact. They were new for $10 at Ross but much more expensive everywhere else I looked, including Savers.</p>