Senior
Discounts
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Senior
discounts in Portland? Of course! Whenever going out to a
store, restaurant or service provider, ASK. The discount might
fall once a week or once a month, but it helps to ask! It could
be a freebie, discount, special menu or a special event that is
offered. Here are three web sites that can give you a good start:
About.com:
Frugal Living Senior Discount Directory
SeasonedSpender.com:
Just search by city and state for a list of discounts
SeniorDiscount.com:
they claim that over 150,000 businesses are listed that offer a senior
discount. The catch is that you have to register and pay a yearly
fee of $7.95 or $12.95. It might be worth a look.
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Clackamas County Senior Centers
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Clackamas County Social
Services Division has designated ten senior centers as focal points for
comprehensive service delivery in Clackamas County. Senior
centers combine people, services and activities. The typical senior
center offers meals three to five times a week, information and
referral, outreach/assessment, transportation, social services, legal
counseling, health promotion activities, recreation, and social
programs. Some centers also offer support groups and day respite
programs for persons with Alzheimer's disease. The following
cities are served:
Canby, Estacada, Gladstone, Welches, Lake Oswego, Milwaukie, Molalla,
Oregon City, Sandy, West Linn and Wilsonville.
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Elders in Action
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The
Portland-based organization offers Personal Advocate Services
that provides trained volunteers to help older adults and link
individuals to community resources. They focus in the area of housing,
health care, crime, and elder abuse. See web site for more
information.
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Loaves
and Fishes Meal Centers
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Loaves & Fishes
operates 35 meal sites throughout Multnomah, Washington and Clark
counties. In addition to hot, nutritious lunches served Monday through
Friday, Loaves & Fishes Centers offer a wide variety of programs,
from exercise to art classes to field trips and outings. Anyone over
the age of 60, regardless of income, is invited to dine. Click on
the link for the list and contact information for each center.
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Multnomah
County Senior Centers
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Over
ten locations around the Portland area, including Gresham, NE and SW
Portland. If the link does not work, click here
for the home page of the Multnomah County Age and Disability
Services. For branch locations, here is a
pdf file.
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| Portland Oasis |
OASIS is a national
nonprofit educational organization designed to
enhance the quality of life for mature adults. The Portland
chapter is
located across the street from Pioneer Courthouse Square, and offers
classes, volunteer opportunities, health clinics and other special
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Washington
County Senior Centers
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These
senior centers offers a wide variety of programs and services, which
may include classes, trips & tours, special events, fitness center,
meals and socialization. Cities served include Beaverton, Forest
Grove, Hillsboro, North Plains, Sherwood, Tigard and Tualatin. |
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