A major perk of growing older is qualifying for senior discounts.

You’ll probably have to admit your age, and maybe even prove it. But if you’re willing to confess a number, you can rack up some great discounts.

Some businesses clearly list senior discounts on their website or post them in the store.

Amtrak travelers age 62 and older are eligible for a 15 percent discount on most rail fares, and many public transportation systems offer discounts or even free rides to people above a certain age. Many museums, movie theaters, restaurants, and retailers also clearly post senior rates.

Many local businesses will give senior discounts to regular customers. Have you thought of asking your plumber, electrician, utilities, your water or trash removal bill, property taxes, cable, and even your cell phone bill if they would honor a senior discount?

Pay attention to the fine print. Some discounts are only available on specific dates or times, and age requirements vary considerably.

Some grocery stores and retailers like ShopKo and Kohl’s offer breaks to seniors on specific days of the week. If you check the senior center newsletter you will see the Paramount Theatre is offering discounts to members of the center for some of their shows.

Take pride in your age. You have seniority! Save some money while you’re at it with your senior discount. You are always welcome at the Senior Center.

 

Upcoming Events

Monday: Blood Pressure Checks, 9 a.m.; cards (Pinochle, Duplicate Bridge), 12:30 p.m.; Exercise With Evie, 1 p.m.

Tuesday: Silver Sneakers, 8:30 a.m.; Exercise with Evie, 9 a.m.; cards (Pinochle, Duplicate Bridge), 12:30 p.m.; Art Class, 1 p.m.

Wednesday: Tai Chi, 9:30 a.m.; cards (Pinochle, Duplicate Bridge), 12:30 p.m.; Stitching Bees, 1 p.m.; open chess, 1 p.m.

Thursday: Silver Sneakers 8:30 a.m.; Exercise with Evie, 9 a.m.; Cards (Pinochle, Duplicate Bridge), 12:30 p.m.;

Silver Sneakers, 4:30 p.m.;

Zumba 4:05, 5:35,7 p.m.

Friday: Tai Chi, 9:30 a.m.; cards (Pinochle, Duplicate Bridge, Cribbage), 12:30 p.m.

 

Weekly Card Results

Monday Bridge

Nov. 12

CLOSED

Tuesday Duplicate Bridge Nov. 13, 5.5 tables

1st Dick Hansen, 1st Larry Crowe; 2nd Ray Schmidt, 2nd Gail Schmidt; 3rd Bud Higgins, 3rd Jim Fisher; 4th Ella Rouhoff, 4th Carolyn Higgins

Tuesday “500”

Nov. 16, three tables

1st Arnie Lang, 2nd John Karnes, 3rd Dorothy Stern, 4th Eddie Hall

Pinochle

Jaynard Johnson

Friday Bridge

Nov. 16, three tables

1st Betty Jorgenson, 2nd Carolyn Higgins, 3rd Judy Bungum, 4th Ron Peters, 5th Joanne Maxfield

Weekly Cribbage

Nov. 14, three tables

1st Jessie Swain, 2nd Bud Read, 2nd Russ Valle, 3rd Mabel Valle

Weekly “500”

Nov. 16, five tables

1st Eddie Hall, 2nd John Karnes, 3rd Dorothy Stern, 4th Dennis Bray

 

Semcac Daily Meals

Monday: Scalloped potatoes. Alt: Beef pattie

Tuesday: Casserole

Wednesday: Pork Steak

Thursday: Vegetable soup

Friday: Baked Fish. Alt: Pork steak