Half-price lodge nights, a free jar opener, and the $24 dinner
Good morning, friends. Fall shoulder season is here, which means the national park lodges that were sold out all summer are suddenly half price, and the leaf-peeping trains are discounting midweek seats. Dot spent the week testing jar openers (the winner is free, see below), and Walt finally got an answer from three pharmacy chains about stacking senior day with manufacturer coupons. Short version: you can. Pour a coffee and enjoy.
— Rose Delgado, Founder and Editor
Perk of the week
Half-price midweek nights at Coastline Inns
Sunday through Thursday stays at 140 Coastline Inns are 50% off for guests 60 and older through November 20. Breakfast is included and the rate is fully refundable until 48 hours before arrival.
Travel
Bluebird Rail
25% off coach fares on every route for riders 62 and older. Valid for travel through December 15.
Age 62+Harbor & Pine Cruises
Seven-night New England fall cruise from $899, with the solo supplement waived on four October sailings.
Any ageNational parks
The lifetime Senior Pass is still $80. Buy it in person to skip the $10 online processing fee.
Age 62+Coastline Inns
Free room upgrade on two-night stays when you show any AARP or AAA card at check-in.
Age 50+Dining
Maple Table
Two dinners for $24 before 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday, at all 412 locations.
Age 55+Bellwether Diner
Free slice of pie with any entrée during your birthday month. Join the club online first.
Any ageCorner Bakehouse
10% off every Tuesday. Just ask; it is not printed on the menu.
Age 60+Sunday Pantry
Free delivery on grocery orders over $35 for first-time customers, no membership required.
Any ageFree samples
Sunday Pantry
Easy-grip jar opener shipped free, no card required. Dot tested it on a stuck pickle jar: it won.
FreeEvergreen Optical
Free pair of blue-light reading glasses with any eye exam booked this month.
FreeHearth & Honey
Three-pack of herbal tea samples, mailed in about two weeks.
FreeEveryday savings
Pharmacy stacking
Walt confirmed that three major chains let you combine senior day discounts with manufacturer coupons.
TipPhone plans
Two-line 55+ plans fell to $55 a month at two national carriers this week, taxes included.
Age 55+Streaming
Half-price annual plan at Porchlight TV for new subscribers through October 31.
Any age- Rose Delgado
Founder and Editor 
Dot Haverford
Freebies Editor
Walt Brennan
Savings Editor