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One of the perks of aging "One activity we're going to bring back is outings. There's a discount if you're a member," says Stephanie McNally, director of Healthy Aging Services. "We see a lot of individuals who are in need in the community. A segment of the population could absolutely use discounts," she adds, but she suspects that some businesses think they don't need to provide them because Marin is a predominately affluent community. Members of AARP, a nationally-rec- ognized organization for seniors, get discounts at a wide range of businesses, including hotels, airlines and car-rental companies if they like to travel. UPS also gives members a range of discounts on different services, starting with 5% off domestic and international shipping services. Not all discounts require member- ships, however. United Markets has a senior discount day on the first Thurs- day of every month and gives shop- pers 60 and over 10% off their entire grocery bill, with alcoholic beverages and dairy products excluded. Seniors also get a special rate on transportation and can ride on Marin Transit, SMART, the Golden Gate Ferry, Golden Gate Transit and more at a special rate with a Senior Clipper Card. The YMCA offers a special mem- bership rate for seniors as well. In addition, the Mountain Play of- fers discounts to seniors, as does the Marin County Fair, which goes one step further with a designated day for seniors, when fairgoers 65 and over can enter for free. If seniors aren't sure, they should feel free to ask if a business or service offers a discount. They might be pleasantly surprised, or they could give someone a great idea that will pay off the next time they visit. When businesses do give a dis- count, "It's a win, win, win," says Dubin. Businesses get customers, el- ders get a lower price, and discounts foster the sense of a community that's caring. n Many pharmacies give special accommodations to seniors. – Photo courtesy of Getty Images DISCOUNTS: Ask for accommodations Continued from Page 12 Catholic Lic#216800977 ThePremierMemory CareCommunity 1111SirFrancisDrakeBlvd. | eld,CA94904 | WindchimeOfMarin.com ResidencyatWindchimehasalways meantreceivingthehighestlevelofcare from a dedicated staff. With music and activities as part of our Vibrant Life Program our residents are more engaged than ever. Call us today to schedule your private personalized tour and see what a memory care community is all about. Call (415) 482-4100 and take a tour today! Welcome to Windchime of Marin the Premier Memory Care Community in Marin County. 14 June 5, 2022 Senior Living A Marketing Supplement of the Marin Independent Journal | marinij.com

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