Lots of restaurants offer senior discounts on food, but not all of them advertise it. You may have to ask. Even so, it’s worth it to get a few bucks or more off of a meal, right? One website, theseniorlist.com keeps track of current discounts with dozens and dozens of listings. Some examples are: Applebee’s Senior […]
Senior discounts
Seniors BlueBook a Gem
If you’re a senior citizen living in Colorado Springs, here’s an invaluable FREE resource for you. It’s called the Seniors BlueBook and it’s full of great information on everything from where to rent medical equipment to how to find home health care services. Whether you’re looking for a tax service or a place to get […]
Senior Center Offers Endless Options
Are you 55 or older? Do you want to challenge your brain by experiencing something new? Is the creative side of you ready to explore new worlds on a canvas? Are you looking for a fun social outlet? Have you wanted to participate in an exercise or dance class? Then the Colorado Springs Senior Center […]
Program Serves Cheap, Nutritious Lunch for Seniors
Consider Seven Options for Retirement Savings
We’ve all heard the warnings and are well aware that we should save more for retirement. It’s always a good time to take concrete steps to do just that. Uncle Sam wants you to save for retirement so much that the federal government has created a number of tax-advantaged retirement accounts, including popular choices such […]
Create Your Own Retirement Community
A few years ago, Marianne Kilkenny’s elderly parents moved into an assisted living community. That got her thinking about her own plans because she didn’t want to end up in a similar community or a facility run by a company. Kilkenny, 65, the founder of Women For Living in Community, is among a growing number […]
Catch a Free Friday Matinee at Springs Senior Center
Springs Senior Center Offers Wide Range of $1 Classes
The Colorado Springs Senior Center offers a wide variety of health classes for just $1 each. Many programs focus on preventive care and general well-being. You also can schedule a “nurse chat” with a professional or find help for Alzheimer’s prevention and care. Trying to figure out Medicare? Need help with your balance or posture? […]
AARP Can Save You a Bunch of Bucks on Almost Everything
Have an AARP membership? Don’t just carry the card around for bragging rights! Be pro-active. There are dozens of ways to save money with your AARP membership. You can get coupons online for groceries, household goods and more (www.grocerycouponcenter.com.) Or you can get as much as 30 percent off eyewear from national chains like LensCrafters, […]
Dance Your Socks Off at Senior Center on Thursday Afternoons
Love to dance? Head to the Colorado Springs Senior Center from 1:30 to 3 every Thursday for a good session with lots of prospective partners. The weekly event is FREE, but participants are asked to provide a $3 tip for the band. Refreshments are served. For more information, call the senior center at 387-6000 or st0p by […]