When I turned 55, my daughter asked me to go to Ross Dress for Less to do some clothes shopping. I told her that I didn’t need clothes and didn’t want to shop. Well, the truth came out. “But mom, you can get their 10% discount when you buy my birthday present.” That was the first time I really knew about “senior discounts” and from then on, I didn’t mind stores or restaurants asking me if I would like a senior discount.
I’m sure many of you like discounts, too, and may make a choice on where to shop or eat because they offer a senior discount or senior menu. I know that Big City Diner has a senior menu that is delicious and also a Senior Citizen Tuesday discount with 10% off dine-in food for customers 60 years or older. And on Thursday, take a grandchild 10 years or younger to get their “Kids Eat Free” meal.
Some stores and restaurants have special menus or have a notice on the window about their senior discounts. The minimum age also varies from company to company. I think 55 is the youngest; however, some make you wait until you’re 60. No matter the age, we will all get to the point where a senior discount is appreciated.
Generations Magazine will have a list of senior discounts in its November/December 2024 issue. If you know of companies that offer a senior discounts, call me at 808-722-8487 and I will contact that company to confirm the discount before we print it for our bargain-seeking readers.
If you have a story you’d like to share or know of someone celebrating their centenarian year, contact Sherry Goya at 808-722-8487 or email sgoyallc@aol.com.
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