🍯 The Secret to Senior Discounts? Bee the One Who Asks!

Hive Five, Wise One! ✋🐝 If you’ve spent years buzzing around raising families, working hard, and being awesome,

it’s time to reap the rewards. But here’s the sticky truth: senior discounts are like hidden honey—you won’t get a drop unless you ask! 😉

👉 No ask = no discount.
👉 Ask = SWEET savings!

So, next time you’re out and about, channel your inner Savvy Bee:
✅ Smile 😁
✅ Ask politely 🐝
✅ Save like a boss 🤑

Why pay full price when you can bee in on the deals? 🏆

☕ Dunkin’ Bee-perk!

🎉 If you’re 55+, you can buzz in for FREE coffee at Dunkin’!
(That’s right—no more shelling out honey-money for your daily cup of joe.)
🚨 But—you must ask! No buzzing? No brew.

🌼 Hive-Approved Senior Discounts List!

✨ Flash your golden years and save like the Queen/King Bee you are! 👑🐝

🍔 Restaurants Where You Can Bee the Queen (or King!) of Savings:

  • Applebee’s: 15% off w/Golden Apple Card (60+)
  • Arby’s: 10% off (55+)
  • Ben & Jerry’s: 10% off (60+)
  • Burger King: 10% off (60+)
  • Chick-Fil-A: 10% off or free small drink/coffee (55+)
  • Denny’s: 10% off, or 20% off for AARP members (55+)
  • Dunkin’ Donuts: 10% off or free coffee (55+)
  • Golden Corral: 10% off (60+)
  • IHOP: 10% off (55+)
  • KFC: Free small drink with meal (55+)
  • McDonald’s: Discounts on coffee every day (55+)
  • Steak ‘n Shake: 10% off Mon/Tues (50+)
  • Wendy’s: 10% off (55+)
    🍽️ … and lots more tasty deals!

🛍️ Retail & Apparel: Bee Stylish on a Budget!

  • Banana Republic: 30% off (50+)
  • Bealls: 20% off, first Tuesday (50+)
  • Kohl’s: 15% off (60+)
  • Michael’s: 10% off every day (55+)
  • Ross: 10% off Tuesdays (55+)
  • Goodwill: 10% off one day a week (varies by location)
    👕 Save on fashion, crafts, and treasures!

🥕 Groceries: Bee Frugal & Fill Your Basket!

  • Albertson’s: 10% off, first Wednesday (55+)
  • Publix: 15% off every Wednesday (55+)
  • Kroger: 10% off (varies by location)
  • Hy-Vee: 5% off one day a week (varies by location)
    🛒 Your pantry—and wallet—will thank you!

✈️ Travel & Transportation: Bee a Jet-Setting Pro!

Airlines:

  • Alaska Airlines: 50% off (65+)
  • American Airlines: Discounts during non-peak times (62+)

Trains:

  • Amtrak: 15% off (62+)

Buses:

  • Greyhound: 15% off (62+)

Rental Cars:

  • Alamo, Avis, Hertz, National: Up to 30% off for AARP members!
    🚗 Fly, ride, and drive for less!

🏨 Overnight Hive Havens: Bee Cozy, Bee Frugal!

✨ Catch some Zzz’s without spending all your 🐝-bucks!

  • Holiday Inn: 20-40% off (62+)
  • Best Western: 40% off (55+)
  • Cambria Suites: 20-30% off (60+)
  • Waldorf Astoria NYC: $5,000 off Presidential Suite (55+) (Fancy-schmancy!)
  • Clarion Motels: 20-30% off (60+)
  • Comfort Inn & Comfort Suites: 20-30% off (60+)
  • Econo Lodge: 40% off (60+)
  • Hampton Inns & Suites: 40% off (when booked 72 hrs in advance)
  • Hyatt Hotels: 25-50% off (62+)
  • InterContinental Hotels Group: Discounts galore (65+)
  • Mainstay Suites: 10% off (50+) or up to 30% off (60+)
  • Marriott Hotels: 25% off (62+)
  • Motel 6: Stay FREE Sunday nights (60+)
  • Myrtle Beach Resort: 30% off (55+)
  • Quality Inn: 40-50% off (60+)
  • Rodeway Inn: 20-30% off (60+)
  • Sleep Inn: 40% off (60+)

🐝 Buzz Tip: Book early, ask sweetly, and save big on your stay!

🎟️ Activities & Entertainment: Bee There, Do That (for Less!)

  • AMC Theaters: Up to 30% off (55+)
  • Bally Total Fitness: $100 off memberships (62+)
  • Busch Gardens Tampa, FL: $13 off one-day tickets (50+)
  • Carmike Cinemas: 35% off (65+)
  • Cinemark/Century Theaters: Up to 35% off
  • Massage Envy – NYC: 20% off (62+) (Relax, you deserve it!)
  • U.S. National Parks: $10 lifetime pass + 50% off camping and more (62+)
  • Regal Cinemas: 50% off (Talk about blockbuster savings!)
  • Ripley’s Believe It or Not: Discounted one-day tickets (55+)
  • SeaWorld Orlando, FL: $3 off one-day tickets (50+)

🐝 Buzz Tip: Plan your adventure and ask for those perks at the window! 🎉

📱 Cell Phone Savings: Bee Connected, Bee Smart!

  • AT&T: Senior Nation 200 Plan $19.99/month (65+)
  • Jitterbug: $10/month (50+)
  • Verizon Wireless: Nationwide 65 Plus Plan $29.99/month (65+)

🐝 Buzz Tip: Call your provider and say, “What’s the bee-nefit for me?” 📞😉

✂️ Snip, Snip, Save! Hive Haircuts:

  • Great Clips: $8 off (60+)
  • Supercuts: $8 off (60+)
    🐝 Buzz Tip: Fresh cut, fresh start—keep that mane looking fly! ✂️🐝

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⬇⬇⬇⬇🏔️🐝 Bee Local, Bee Lucky! Douglas County & El Paso County  SPECIFIC DISCOUNTS⬇⬇⬇⬇

Let’s dive into the buzz-worthy senior discounts available right in your backyard of Colorado. From Colorado Springs to Castle Rock, here are some local perks to sweeten your day. Remember, always ask for these discounts, as they may not be openly advertised.​

🏞️ Douglas County Senior Property Tax Exemption

If you’re a homeowner aged 65 or older and have owned your primary residence for at least 10 consecutive years, you may qualify for a property tax exemption. This benefit reduces 50% of the first $200,000 of your home’s taxable value. ​douglas.co.us+1douglas.co.us+1

How to Apply:

🎭 Douglas County School District Senior Gold Card

Residents aged 60+ can enjoy free admission to most home athletic events and student fine-arts performances, including plays and concerts. ​dcsdk12.org

Benefits:

  • Free access to DCSD High and Middle School sporting events​dcsdk12.org
  • Free access to most DCSD fine arts events​dcsdk12.org
  • Free coffee at the Legacy Campus Marketplace café​dcsdk12.org
  • Discounts on services at Bellisimo Blu, the student-run hair salon at Highlands Ranch High School​dcsdk12.org

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🚍 Mountain Metropolitan Transit Senior Fare

Seniors aged 60+ can ride local buses in Colorado Springs for just 85 cents per trip, making public transportation both affordable and accessible. ​Colorado Springs

How to Ride:

  • Pay exact fare upon boarding or purchase tickets online.​
  • Plan Your Trip:

🏋️ Colorado Springs Senior Center

For adults 55+, the Colorado Springs Senior Center offers a plethora of activities, classes, and social events to enrich your lifestyle. ​seniorcenter.ppymca.org

Offerings:

  • Exercise and dance classes​
  • Art and creative workshops​
  • Social gatherings and events​
  • Educational programs​

Join the Fun:

  • Explore Programs:

🛠️ Overhead Door Company of Colorado Springs

Seniors aged 65+ receive a 5% discount on any product or service, from garage door repairs to installations. ​overheaddoorcoloradosprings.com

Services Offered:

Claim Your Discount:

  • Contact:

🏠 Castle Rock Water Senior Discount

Residents of Castle Rock aged 65+ can enjoy a $3 monthly discount on their water bill. ​Castle Rock, Colorado+1Castle Rock, Colorado+1

How to Apply:

🎟️ AARP Local Discounts

AARP members can access a variety of local discounts in both Colorado Springs and Castle Rock, ranging from dining to entertainment. ​Expedia AARP

Benefits:

  • Discounts at participating restaurants​
  • Savings on shopping and entertainment venues​
  • Special offers on services and products​

Discover Local Offers:

  • Colorado Springs:
  • Castle Rock:

🐝 Buzz Tip: Always carry a valid ID to verify your age, and don’t hesitate to ask about available senior discounts at local businesses—they might not always be advertised!

🏠 El Paso County Senior Property Tax Exemption

If you’re a homeowner aged 65 or older and have owned your primary residence for at least 10 consecutive years, you may qualify for a property tax exemption. This benefit reduces 50% of the first $200,000 of your home’s market value from property taxes. ​assessor.elpasoco.com

How to Apply:

🏢 Colorado Springs Senior Center

For adults 55+, the Colorado Springs Senior Center offers a plethora of activities, classes, and social events to enrich your lifestyle. ​

Offerings:

Location:

Contact:

🛒 Silver Key Senior Services – Food Pantry

Silver Key provides a food pantry service for seniors aged 60 or older residing in the Colorado Springs and El Paso County area. ​silverkey.org

Eligibility:

  • Must be 60 years or older​
  • Reside in Colorado Springs or El Paso County​

How to Apply:

Contact:

🎟️ Dinosaur Resource Center – Senior Discount

Seniors receive $1 off regular ticket pricing at the Dinosaur Resource Center in Woodland Park. ​Visit Costa Rica

Location:

Contact:

📞 El Paso County Department of Human Services – Assistance Programs

El Paso County offers various assistance programs for seniors, including food assistance, medical assistance, and more. ​humanservices.elpasoco.com

Programs Include:

Contact:

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🌼 Here’s your Bee-yond Smart Tip:

💡 Keep a “Discount Cheat Sheet” in your wallet or phone! That way, you’ll always know where to ask for your well-deserved hive perks.

Now go forth, Hive Hero… and bee the savvy shopper you were born to be! 🐝💛
You’ve earned it.

By taking advantage of these local perks, you can enjoy the best of Colorado while keeping your wallet happy. Happy savings!

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🍀 Bee Wise Tips:

Always ask for discounts (even if they aren’t posted!)

Carry your ID or AARP card for quick savings!

Keep this list in your wallet or phone notes—never miss a deal!