Seniors can enjoy lots of savings that local businesses offer.
The Arizona Science Center at 600 E. Washington St. provides free general admission to anyone ages 62 and older on the first Sunday of every month. You need to bring your driver’s license, passport or identification card with you on the day you visit the center. Learn more at azscience.org/visit/offers-promotions.
You can also take advantage of discounts at the Heard Museum, which is at 2301 N. Central Ave. It costs $12 for general public tickets for those 65 and older, compared to the price of $15 for adults ages 18 to 64. For more information, visit heard.org.
If you are looking for clothes, home décor, furniture, knickknacks or other items at Goodwill you can catch deals every Tuesday, which is Senior Day at Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona stores. Shoppers ages 55 and older can save 25-percent off their purchases on donated items. Goodwill has many retail stores in the Valley including one at 725 W. Indian School Road. To learn more, visit goodwillaz.org.
Another store where seniors can catch lots of deals is The White Dove Thrift Shoppe, a Hospice of the Valley operation with several locations, including one at 2711 E. Indian School Road. Anyone ages 55 and older can obtain 25-percent off items sold at the thrift store every Monday.
The White Dove Thrift Shoppes sell many treasures including gently used clothes, furniture, appliances, electronics, housewares, jewelry and art. If you enjoy the vibe, The White Dove Thrift Shoppe is hiring paid full-time and part-time associates. Hospice of the Valley also is looking for unpaid volunteers for the White Dove stores. To apply for a job at The White Thrift Shoppe and to learn about volunteer opportunities, visit hov.org.
