Senior Discount

So, you’ve hit 50—or 55, 62 or 65—and are having a hard time accepting it. Maybe arguing with persistent but well-meaning young clerks that you don’t want the senior discount is wearing you down. Take a deep breath. It just might be time to embrace the perks that come with age. The following are senior discounts that are well deserved and can save you some serious cash. Discounts are for all Tucson locations unless noted. Many places will not ask for your ID or AARP card but some will so have it handy.

Senior savings

DINING OUT

Applebee’s — 10%, 55+.

Baggins — 10% daily.

Boston Markets — 9%, 55+.

Burger King — 10% full order, 60+.

Carrabba’s Italian Grill — 15% coupon in weekly paper and 10% AARP members.

Chick-fil-A — Free small drink, 55+.

Chili’s — 10%.

Claim Jumper — 10% AARP members.

Culvers — 5%, 55+.

Denny’s — 15%, AARP member.

Dunkin Donuts — 10%.

Eegee’s — 10% meal discount for those 60+.

Fuddruckers — 10%.

Furrs — Early bird special Monday-Friday, 2-4 p.m. $7.99/drink, 60+. (Fun fact: Did you know that the Tucson Furrs Fresh Buffet is the only location left in Arizona?).

Golden Corral — Early bird special Monday-Friday, 1-4 p.m., $7.99/drink, 60+.

Outback Steakhouse — 10%, AARP members.

Sweet Tomatoes — 10% off lunch and dinners, 60+.

Village Inn — 10%, 55+.

Waffle House — 10%.

Wendy’s — Free junior Frosty or value drink for those 50+, no purchase necessary.

EXPLORE

Arizona Historical Society — Free.

Arizona Historical Museum — $6, 65+.

Arizona Sonora Desert Museum — $18.50 non- AZ resident, $15.50 AZ residents, 65+.

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium — $12, 55+.

Pima Air & Space Museum — $12.75, 65+.

Steward Observatory Mirror Lab — $18, 60+.

The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures — $8; $6 Thursdays; group rate discounts, 65+.

University of Arizona Museum of Art — $6.50, 65+.

Reid Park Zoo — $8.50, 62+.

SHOPPING

Tuesdays and Wednesday are best days for shopping.

Albertsons — 10% First Wednesday of the month, 55+.

Bealls — 15% Every Monday, 50+, sign up for the loyalty card.

Bashas — 10% First Wednesday of the month, 55+.

Frys- 10% First Wednesday of the month , 55+.

Goodwill — 20% Every Tuesday and Wednesday, 55+.

Kohl’s — 15% Every Wednesday, 60+.

Michaels — 10% everyday, 55+.

Ross Dress for Less — 10% Every Tuesday, 55+.

Safeway — 10% First Wednesday of the month, 55+.

Walgreens — 20% First Tuesdays monthly on non-sale items for those 65+.

AUTOMOTIVE

Big O Tires -

3716 S. Sixth Ave. 10% off when you spend $150, 60+. 624-0680.

7140 E. Golf Links Road. 5% off product, 55+. 745-0271.

1669 N. Wilmot Road (325-2656) and 1502 S. Alvernon Way (325-2656) 5% off any service, 55+.

Budget and Avis Car Rentals — AARP members 5-10%.

Hertz Car Rental — 10% on Compact-Full size, 62+.

Napa — 10%, 50+.

HOME

Al’s Ace Hardware — 4010 E. 29 St. 10%, 60+.

Habitat for Humanity Tucson HabiStore — 10% Every Tuesday, 55+.

ENTERTAINMENT

Arizona Pavilions — All movies are $5.

Century Tucson Marketplace — $6 on Senior Mondays; $7.06 Wednesdays-Sundays, 62+.

Desert Sky Cinema — $7.50, 55+.

El Con 20 — Senior Mondays $6.19; Wednesdays-Sundays $7.22.

Gateway 12 — Senior Mondays $2.28, $4.35 for 3D; Tuesdays-Sundays $3.26, $5.25 for 3D, 62+.

Loft Cinema — $6.50, 65+.

Market Place — Senior Mondays $5.59, 62+.

Park Place 20 — Senior Mondays $6.19; Wednesdays-Sundays $7.22, 62+.

Roadhouse Cinema — Senior Wednesdays $4.32; Tuesdays $6.52 before 4 p.m., 55+.

Tucson Spectrum 18 — $7 Daily, 60+.

MISC.

UPS Stores — AAA and AARP members 5% off shipping and 15% off packing.

SilverSneakers — A program encouraging older adults to participate in physical activities. It sponsors activities and social events designed to keep seniors healthy while encouraging social interaction. Fitness benefit through Medicare Advantage health plan, Medicare Supplement carriers and group retiree plans. For more information go to silversneakers.com or 866-584-7389, Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-8 p.m. EST.

AT&T — Senior Nation Plan for basic cell phone $29.99/month, 65+; AARP members 10% on monthly service charges of qualifying wireless plans and 15% discount on eligible accessories.