Learning & conversation
Free classes and phone or online groups, with ages and joining details.
FOR LIBRARIES, SENIOR CENTERS & COMMUNITY GROUPS
One useful idea.
A good conversation.
A ready-to-use, 20-minute activity to help older adults find an opportunity they would enjoy and check the details before acting.
Free to use. No signup, book purchase, or guest speaker required. A staff member or volunteer can lead the discussion using the materials below.
The 20-minute plan
- Five minutes: choose something enjoyable. Invite each person to name an activity, outing, or everyday purchase that matters to them.
- Ten minutes: check one opportunity. Use a free guide and the worksheet to identify the actual age, local availability, sign-up steps, and remaining costs.
- Five minutes: choose a next step. Write down one provider to contact or one current offer to compare. Sharing is optional.
Pick a topic for your group.
Everyday shopping
Compare a discount with the final price on an existing shopping list.
A day out or a trip
Consider fares, admission, and the costs beyond the advertised saving.
A meal with friends
Check participation and membership requirements before ordering.
A notice for your newsletter
You may copy or adapt this paragraph:
What would you like to enjoy for less? The free Senior Savings Check offers six starting points and a printable worksheet for exploring age-based offers. Check eligibility, local availability, and what you still pay, then choose one next step. No signup or purchase is required. Created by Graham Ellery, author of the separate paid book The Free Side of 55+: Freebies & Deep Discounts. Visit https://free-side-of-55.pages.dev/savings-starter/
Download the one-page community flyer · Book facts, cover, and sharing permissions
For a library shelf or a retirement gift
The separate paid book offers a broader directory of 500 mixed offers and benefits in 22 chapters. Print editions have 430 pages, topic organization, and name and location indexes. A copy can be considered for a library collection, club resource shelf, or individual gift; the free activity works without it.
This activity is a general educational resource, not individual benefits advice. Keep participation optional and do not ask people to share income, identification documents, insurance information, or other private details with the group. Participants should confirm current terms with each provider. No provider or library endorsement is implied.
Resource questions: grahamellerybooks@outlook.com.