Discounts for Senior Citizens in Central Ohio

If you're an Ohioan who is 60 or over, you qualify for a free Golden Buckeye discount card. It's easy to apply for one at most public libraries and senior centers. The card is accepted at many businesses which are all listed on goldenbuckeye.com. A few of the participating locations are 7 Eleven, Krema (a fruit, nut, nut butter, and candy store), Anthony Thomas Candy, Cottman Transmission, NAPA Auto Parts, Donato's Pizza, Pizza Hut, Domino's, Swan Cleaners, Subway, Taco Bell, Tim Horton's, and Wendy's. Just show your card and receive 5-20% off purchases, free drinks, free exams, and other freebies.

The rest of these discounts generally only require a photo ID showing proof of age or sometimes just a mention of a senior discount.

Wild Oats, a nationwide chain of natural and organic grocery stores, offers seniors a 10% discount on total purchases every Tuesday. Wild Oats has a wonderful selection of bulk foods and high quality food and household items. Their prices can be a little high on some items so this discount comes in handy.

For customers 60 and over, Goodwill Stores offer a 10% discount on Tuesdays. Present your picture ID to the cashier if you qualify. Good will often has Target stores overstocks but unfortunately the discount doesn't apply to these items. It is my favorite thrift store, however, because it's clean and well organized with a good selection.

Pepperidge Farm Thrift Stores have terrific deals on Pepperidge foods that are close to expiration. They carry all the breads, cookies, crackers, and even frozen items like desserts and garlic bread at a much reduced price. On Tuesdays and Wednesdays, the thrift stores offer a 10% discount for customers 60 and older.

Half Price Books buys and sells books, CDs, cassettes, LPs, videos and DVDs. Almost everything is half the publisher's price or less. They offer a 10% discount to seniors.

The price of greeting cards sending you into the poor house? Most Hallmark stores give a 10% discount on regularly priced items for seniors 55 and over.

Another card shop that has a senior discount is Factory Card & Party Outlet. They offer 10% off most items in the store. This is a great place to buy greeting cards. They have a wide selection priced at only 59 cents.

CVS drug stores offer 10% off all CVS brand items for seniors each Wednesday.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium offers a daily senior discount, for patrons 60 and over, of $8. However, every Tuesday throughout the year, senior citizens can enjoy a $4 admission which is even less than the children's admission.

Admission for The Columbus Museum of Art is only $4 for seniors.

Most movie theatres also have a discounted ticket price for seniors. AMC Entertainment has $2 off full price admission for those 55 and older.

Want to get in shape at Bally's Total Fitness? For those 62 and older a discount of between $50 to $100 for a membership is offered.

Traveling? Amtrak has a15% discount for passengers 62 or older.Most Jiffy Lube garages offer a 10% discount to those 55 and older for a lube and oil change service.