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🍽️ Restaurant Deals
- Applebee’s: 15% off with Golden Apple Card (60+)
- Arby’s: 10% off (55+)
- Ben & Jerry’s: 10% off (60+)
- Bennigan’s: discount varies by location (60+)
- Bob’s Big Boy: discount varies by location (60+)
- Boston Market:10% off (65+)
- Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.: 10% off for AAA members
- Burger King: 10% off (60+)
- Carrabba’s Italian Grill: 10% off for AARP members
- Chick-Fil-A: 10% off or free small drink or coffee (55+)
- Chili’s: 10% off (55+)
- Chuck E. Cheese: 100 Play Points for $20/promo code #5629 for special offers AAA
- CiCi’s Pizza: 10% off (60+)
- Dairy Queen:10% off for seniors
- Denny’s: 10% off (55 +), 15% off for AARP members
- Dunkin’: 10% off or free coffee (55+)
- Einstein Bros Bagels:10% off baker’s dozen of bagels (60+)
- El Pollo Loco: 10% off (60+)
- Fuddruckers: 10% off any senior platter (55+)
- Golden Corral: 10% off (60+)
- Gritty McDuff’s: 10% off for AAA members
- Hardee’s: $0.33 beverages everyday (65+)
- Hard Rock Café: 10% off for AAA members
- IHOP: 10% off (55+)
- Jack in the Box: up to 20% off (55+)
- KFC: free small drink with any meal (55+)
- Krispy Kreme: 10% off (50+)
- Long John Silver’s:various discounts at locations (55+)
- McCormick and Schmick’s: 10% off for AARP members
- McDonald’s: discounts on coffee everyday (55+)
- Medieval Times: 30% off admission for AAA members
- Mr. Gatti’s Pizza: 10% off (60+)
- Mrs. Fields: 10% off at participating locations (60+)
- Outback Steakhouse:10% off for AARP members
- Shoney’s: 10% off
- Sonic: 10% off or free beverage (60+)
- Steak ‘n Shake: 10% off every Monday & Tuesday (50+)
- Sweet Tomatoes: 10% off (62+)
- Taco Bell : 5% off; free beverages for seniors (65+)
- TCBY: 10% off (55+)
- Tea Room Cafe: 10% off (50+)
- Uno Pizzeria & Grill:25% off on Wednesday (55+)
- Village Inn: 10% off (60+)
- Waffle House: 10% off every Monday (60+)
- Wendy’s: 10% off ( 55 +)
- Whataburger: 10% off (62+)
- White Castle: 10% off (62+)
🛍️ Grocery Senior Discounts & Food Assistance
- Harter House Tuesdays 8 AM to 3 PM 5% Off
- Farmers Market-Qualifying seniors will receive $50 in vouchers to shop their local markets. This is a one-time offering for this year and seniors must meet income guidelines. Vouchers must be redeemed by the end of October. 417-862-0762
- Greene County Freight & Food Wednesday get 10% off food items with the exception of Hiland Dairy
- Mama Jeans 2.5% discount, some restrictions apply
Food Assistance Programs and Organizations in Missouri
Senior Age Southside Senior Center - Food Distribution Center Food bank
Springfield, MO · (417) 890-1313
SWMOA Ozark Senior Center - Food Distribution Center
Food bank
Ozark, MO · (417) 581-2538
SeniorAge Area Agency on Aging
Social services organization
Springfield, MO · (417) 862-0762
SWMOA Northview Senior Center
Food Distribution Center
Springfield, MO · (417) 864-8606
Ozarks Food Harvest
Food bank
Springfield, MO · (417) 865-3411
SWMOA Republic Senior Center
Food Distribution Center
Food bank
Republic, MO · (417) 732-7672
SWMOA-BOLIVAR SENIOR Center
Food Distribution Center
Food bank
Bolivar, MO · (417) 326-5570
Meals On Wheels
Social services organization
Springfield, MO · (417) 269-4696
Senior Center Springfield - South Side
Senior citizen center
Springfield, MO · (417) 890-1313
OReilly Center For Hope
Non-profit organization
Springfield, MO · (417) 225-7499
🛍️ Birthday Freebies
Enjoy your birthday! Take advantage of some freebies to celebrate. Here are some popular birthday FREEBIES – but remember to bring your ID and double check if you need to be a club or rewards member to qualify.
- Auntie Anne’s: Download their app and get a free pretzel on your birthday.
- Baskin Robbins: 1 scoop of ice cream
- Buffalo Wild Wings: 1 order of wings
- Chick-Fil-A: 1 dessert or milkshake
- Cold Stone Creamery
- Culver’s: 1 scoop of sundae
- Dairy Queen: Sign up for the Blizzard Fan Club to get a BOGO coupon for your birthday Blizzard treat.
- Denny’s: 1 Grand Slam Breakfast
- Dunkin’ Donuts: 1 small coffee
- Firehouse Subs: 1 small sub sandwich
- IHOP: 1 short stack of pancakes
- Jeni’s Ice Cream: 1 trio of ice cream
- Jersey Mike’s: 1 regular sub sandwich and 22 oz fountain drink
- Krispy Kreme: 1 dozen glazed donuts (Sign up for their rewards program to receive a free donut and small coffee or fountain drink
- Marco’s Pizza: small one-topping pizza
- Moe’s Southwest Grill: 1 burrito
- Noodles & Company: 1 rice crispy treat
- Olive Garden: Sign up for their eClub to receive a free dessert on your birthday with the purchase of any two adult entrees.
- Outback Steakhouse: Join their Dine Rewards program to receive a free dessert on your birthday.
- P.F. Chang’s: 1 appetizer or dessert with the purchase of an entree
- Panera Bread: 1 pastry or sweet treat
- Red Lobster: Join their rewards program to receive birthday surprise
- Ruby Tuesday: Join their So Connected rewards program to receive a free burger or garden bar entree on your birthday.
- Sonic Drive-In: Join their rewards program to receive a special birthday treat.
- Starbucks: 1 free handcrafted beverage or food item of your choice (must be a Starbucks Rewards member)
- TGI Fridays: Join their rewards program to receive a free dessert on your birthday with the purchase of an entree.
- The Cheesecake Factory: Join their rewards program to receive a complimentary birthday slice of cheesecake.
Sign up for these programs or download apps in advance to ensure you receive your birthday freebies!
🛍️ Shop Until You Drop Discounts
- Kohl’s: 15% off on Wednesdays (ages 60+)
- Walgreens: Up to 20% off (with Balance Rewards) on the first Tuesday (ages 55+)
- Goodwill (MO stores): 10–15% off on Tuesdays (ages 55+)
- Ulta Beauty: Sign up for their Ultamate Rewards program to receive a free birthday gift
- Victoria’s Secret: Sign up for their rewards program to receive birthday prize
- Sephora: Join their Beauty Insider program to receive a free birthday gift
For area coupons visit: www.springfieldmo.org
There are so many to choose from.
💡 Utilities, Housing & Phones
- Senior Utility Programs: Reduced utility rates or budget billing through many cities (e.g., Springfield CU) Phone: 417-863-9000
- Contact your county OACAC for more information regarding additional utilities support
- Circuit Breaker Property Tax Credit: Refund of up to $1,100 for qualifying homeowners or $750 for renters (ages 65+, income-limited)
Housing and Home Repair Assistance
- USDA Rural Development's Section 504 Home Repair Program: Provides loans to very-low-income homeowners to repair, improve, or modernize their homes or grants to elderly (62+) very-low-income homeowners to remove health and safety hazards.
- OACAC Housing Assistance Program: Helps low-income residents in a 10-county region (excluding Springfield) with rental payments.
Phone: 417-864-3444.
- City of Springfield's Homeowner Emergency Loan Program (HELP): Assists income-qualified homeowners with no-interest loans for home repairs.
- Habitat for Humanity of Springfield: Offers three Home Preservation and Repair Programs to address health and safety issues and assist with home improvement projects.
- Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri (CCSOMO): Provides various social services, including construction services. Call +1 417-624-3790 for information about their construction services.
- Housing Authority of Springfield: You can contact them if you are looking for housing assistance specifically within Springfield city limits.
- Low-income senior housing: There are 16 low-income affordable senior housing options in the Springfield area, including Battlefeild Towers, NU-ELM APTS, and others.
📱 Phones
- AT&T 55+ Plan: Discounted mobile
service www.att.com search 55+
or Phone: 1-855-929-4241
Press 3 Ask about 55+ Program
- Consumer Cellular: Affordable
plans tailored for seniors
Visit www.consumercellularplan.com
Or Phone:1-888-345-5509
- Lifeline Program: Federal program providing phone/internet discount to low-income seniors Vist: www.lifelinesupport.org or Toll Free Phone: 1-800-234-94
📉 Taxes, Legal, Financial Planning
- No Missouri State Tax on Social Security (for qualifying income levels)
- Circuit Breaker Property Tax Credit: Refund of up to $1,100 for qualifying homeowners or $750 for renters (ages 65+, income-limited
- Reduced tax on retirement income (pensions, IRAs) depending on income Visit: www.dor.mo.gov Search Property Tax Credit or Contact your Local County Government Greene County Phone: 417-380-5889
- APS Abuse and Neglect Online Reporting or Hotline 1-800-392-0210
- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: a U.S. government agency dedicated to making sure you are treated fairly by banks, lenders and other financial institutions
- Free Legal Answers: a virtual legal advice clinic in which qualifying users post civil legal questions at no cost to be answered by pro bono attorneys licensed in their state
- Legal Topics from the Missouri Bar: Free PDFs and print resources about civil legal topics
- Legal Services Corporation of Missouri (Legal Aid): legal aid programs providing free legal help to the low-income and disadvantaged in Missouri
- Missouri Tenant Help: free DIY form to help you create your own court documents to fight your eviction.
- National Center on Law & Elder Rights: provides Legal Training, Case Consultations, and Technical Assistance on Legal Systems Development
- National Center on Elder Abuse: provides information and resolution to prevent abuse
- Pension Rights Center: helps individuals receive and retain retirement benefits they have earned, educates them about their rights, and works to improve the nation’s retirement programs
- Senior Citizen’s Handbook (legal): laws and programs affecting senior citizens in Missouri
- United Way 2-1-1 Community Services: connects you to expert, caring help
- Elder Care Locator: a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging connecting you to services for older adults and their family
💊 Health, Prescriptions, Dental & Pets, Too
- Missouri Rx Program (MoRx): Prescription help for low-income seniors with Medicare Part D Phone: 573-751-6963
- Good RX provides free coupons and discounts for prescriptions. Visit: www.GoodRX.com
- AARP Prescription Discounts: Up to 60% off at Walgreens, CVS, Walmart, etc. (Free with AARP membership) Visit: AARP.org. Toll Free Phone: 1-877-422-7718
Arts, Museums, Entertainment, Zoo’s & More
- Regal Cinemas & AMC Theatres: Senior pricing (ages 60+)
- Seniors At The Symphony- Springfield Symphony Phone: 417-864-6683
- Gillioz Theatre Matinees 2 PM Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday Seniors 60+ Receive A Combo Ticket Free With Identification. Includes admission, snack, and non-alcoholic drink Gillioz Theatre Phone: 417-863-9491.
- Dickerson Park Zoo (Springfield): Discounted admission for seniors (ages 60+)
- Springfield Art Museum: Free admission year-round for seniors
- Missouri State Parks: Free entry
Gamers & Gardeners
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🚍 Transportation & Travels
- MoDOT Reduced-Fare Transit: Offered through local agencies (like City Utilities in Springfield) CU Phone: 417-863-9000
- OATS Bus- Phone: 417-887-9272
- Amtrak: 10% off for ages 65+ (including the Missouri River Runner between St. Louis and Kansas City) Toll Free Phone: 1-800-872-7245
- CareLinks Medical Transport- Phone: 417-300-1678
- Greyhound: 5% off for ages 62+
- Janes Ride- Phone: 417-814-2962
- Rides & Ramps-Phone: 417-536-1188 Van Wheelchair Accessible
- United Access- Phone: 417-890-1043
Hair & Hygiene For Pampered Pets, Too
Ozark, MO
- Revive Beauty Co.: Located at 203 W Church St, Ozark, MO 65721. Offers cuts, colors, and styling
- Color Works Studio: A full-service beauty and wellness destination specializing in hair, injectables, and head spa therapies. Located at 103 S 3rd St, Ozark, MO 65721
- The Hive Salon & Spa: Offers hair services, massages, and manicures. Located at 109 N 2nd St, Ozark, MO 65721
- Salon 3:16: Features highlights, haircuts, and styling, including services for curly hair 505 N 21st St, Ozark, MO
📞 Pet Grooming Contact & Address
Adams Animal Inn
Phone: 417‑581‑6946
Address: 814 State Hwy W, Ozark, MO 65721
Family-owned since 1974, offering baths, cuts, flea treatments, nails & ears while boarding pets
Sonja’s Professional Pet Grooming
Phone: 417‑582‑0999
Address: 715 N 20th St, Ozark, MO 65721
Dedicated grooming salon with BBB listing
Chris & Holly’s Place
Phone: 417‑485‑0961
Address: 1102 S 3rd St, Ozark, MO 65721
Full-service boutique; nail trims, baths, scissoring, walk-ins available .
Larsen’s Grooming
Phone: 417‑731‑4104
Address: 332 S 3rd St, Ozark, MO 65721
Neighborhood-favorite small-groomer praised locally .
Side Kick Grooming (Side Kick Dog Training)
Phone: 417‑425‑5944
Address: Grooming at kennel: 2150 N State Hwy NN, Ozark, MO 65721
Part of a full-service facility including training & boarding .
The Puppy Plaza (4272 N 22nd St, Ozark; 417‑581‑4801) .
Caroline’s Pampered Pets (2604 N Biagio, Ozark; 417‑581‑9422)
🔎 Additional Options
Mobile Grooming:
- Zoomin Groomin serves Ozark with mobile spa-style grooming; contact at 417‑220‑8177
- Furbabies Grooming and All Breed Paw Prints Mobile Grooming serve the broader region (Springfield area)
762-685-8071
Resources, Support Groups, City & County Contacts Plus Area Senior Centers
Several organizations offer free assistance to senior citizens in Southwest Missouri, covering a wide range of needs:
- Missouri Senior Resource Line: You can reach them by calling 1-800-235-5503. Enter your zip code to be connected with your local Area Agency on Aging (AAA). They provide information and assistance on various topics.
Area Senior Centers
- Rogersville Area Senior Center
- Senior Center Springfield - South Side
- SeniorAge Area Agency on Aging
- Northview Center
- Ozark Senior Center
- Strafford Senior Center
- Nixa Senior Center
- Fair Grove Senior Center
- Marshfield Senior Center
- Rogersville Senior Citizens
- Seymour Senior Center
- Montgomery Senior Center
- Ozark County Senior Center
- Care Systems of SW Missouri
- Ava Senior Center
- Republic Senior Friendship Center
- Polk County Senior Center
- Central Crossing Senior Center
- Monett Senior Center
Area OACAC Agencies
- OACAC Greene County
Phone: 417-862-4314
- OACAC Webster County
Phone: 417-859-4589
- OACAC Christian County
Phone: 417-581-7631
- OACAC Dallas County
Phone: 417-345-7964
- OACAC Stone County
Phone: 417-272-0588
- OACAC Polk County
Phone: 417-326-6276
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