DISCOUNT SERVICES FOR SENIORS


This is a sample list of some senior and general discounts currently available. Inquire about discounts where you shop. If you know of other discounts, please send them along through our SUGGESTION BOX and we will gladly include them.



Source

Information

CARP

Canadian Association for Retired Persons (1-800-363-9736):

Provides various services (Age 50+) including a magazine (offers discount coupons inside) with membership. 1 year $19.95,
3 years $49.95. Visit the website http:// www.carp.ca

CAA

Canadian Automobile Association (1-506-634-1400) for all age groups. Provides insurance, travel discounts, maps; includes a magazine with membership, from $68 a year.

Free Events
(for all Ages)

Lorenzo Society book readings at UNBSJ.
Call the University bookstore for a schedule (648-5540)

Saint John Arts Centre
20 Hazen Ave. (633-4870)
Listen & Lunch Series (Thursdays 12:15-1:30)

Banks

Many offer benefits for seniors:

Bank of Nova Scotia (Age 59+)

TD Canada Trust (Age 60+)

Bayview Credit Union Prime (55+ Plan)

CIBC Senior Discount No Service Charge (60+)

Royal Bank No Service Charge on 1 account (60+)

Food

Wendy's  10%  (when you look the age)

Tim Horton's  Various locations   10%  (Age 60+)

McDonald's Restaurant  (Age 60+)

Burger King  Coffee/tea  (Age 65+)

Check for senior menus and Birthday Specials at many restaurants!!

Frequent User
Cards
(for all ages)

Somes examples are:
Irving - Blue Canoe - coffee - buy 6, 7th is free

Irving - Blue Canoe - Garden City - 5 car washes and 6th is free

Wild Carrot Cafe for Salads

Barley, Malt & Vine Co. Ltd. - wine kits - buy 12, 13th is free

Imperial Oil - Coffee Card

Country Harvest - Rothesay Ave.

Theatres

Empire Theatre  Senior Rate $6.99 admission (Age 65+)

Imperial Theatre    Discount for selected events   (Age 65+)

Showboat Cinema  Senior Rate  (Age 55+)

Tickets may be purchased online at these theatres.

Retailers

Zellers  First Monday of Month  10% $0.99 breakfast    (Age 55+)

Bulk Barn     Wednesdays    10%    (Age 65+ with identification)

Shoppers Drug Mart    Last Wednesday or Thursday of the month. Check the flyer.    15% off on Regular Priced items (Age 55+)

Paul's Flower Shop   10%    (Age 60+)
Ladies day    15% off Regular Price, Cash & Carry

Sears   Mature Outlook Program    Receive a booklet of coupons with yearly fee $19.95    (Age 50+)

Lawton's Drugs    Last Thursday of month    15%    (Age 65+)

Canadian Tire     First Wednesday of month    10% off Regularly Priced items    (Age 65+)

Value Village     Tuesdays    20%     (Age 62+)

Salvation Army Thrift Shop    Discount on clothing, shoes, linen  20%    (Age 60+)

Transportation

Princess of Acadia Ferry: (Age 60+)
Passengers: Round Trip - Saving of $5. Can be done online at
Digby Ferry
One Way - Saving of $2. (10% in summer)
and $10. (29% in off season)

Taxis: Senior Rate with several taxi companies. Discount from $.50 to $1.00 (Age 55 to 65+)
       
Saint John Transit Commission: 65+ - $2 per ride, $39 for monthly pass, 10 rides for $15.50

Travel

Sears Travel: Upon presentation of NBSRT membership card, retired teachers will obtain a 5% discount on travel booked through them.

Wellness

Canada Games Aquatic Center    Senior Discount   (Age 60+)

Saint John YM-YWCA    Senior Discount   (Age 60+)

Nubody's Fitness Centre Senior Discount (Age 55+)

This is just a sampling of discounts available. If you are aware of others, please send them along through our SUGGESTION BOX and we will gladly include them.