1. Velocipedes 2. Bus driver Ralph Kramden 3. They are names of fi lms with a blind character. 4. Boston 5. Crocus 6. They become state capital names with the addition of “City.” 7. Johnny Carson 8. Havana 9. North Atlantic Treaty Organization 10. Babe Ruth (15) and Mickey Mantle (18) 11. “Alices Adventures in Wonderland” 12. An acting role frequently played by a female in male costume 13. White blossoms on Kona coff ee trees are called snow. 14. Boston 15. Nevada 16. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow 17. “Star Wars” 18. The Miami Dolphins 19. Kiev 20. Madeira THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 20, 2022 Page 19 Assist in the planting of crops on Friday May 27th and/or Saturday May 28th sometime between 9 and noon. We will be having a brief service of the blessing of the ground on the Friday. Assist for an hour a week in the tending of the crops (weeding and watering) over the course of the summer. Assist in the harvesting of the crops in September and delivering them to the Saugus Food Pantry “If you are able to assist, or if you are interested in contributing to the garden, please let me know. I am looking forward to working with you,” Rev. Beach said. He can be reached by phone (774-961-9881) or email (revjbeach@gmail.com). “Before we plant the seedlings, it would be wonderful if you were able to join us for that service,” Rev. Beach said. Saugus Kindergarten Registration underway Kindergarten registration for students entering the Saugus Public Schools in the fall of 2022 opened this month. Registration packets may be picked up at the Main Offi ce of the Veterans Early Learning Center (VELC) at 39 Hurd Ave. in Saugus Monday through Friday during school hours. The packet will also be available on the Saugus Public Schools’ website, https://www. saugus.k12.ma.us/. Completed forms and required documentation may be returned to the VELC Main Offi ce. Packet drop-off hours are Monday through Friday from 9:30 to 11 a.m.; kindergarten screening appointments will be scheduled at this time. Screenings will take place on Wednesday, June 8 and Thursday, June 9 and will last about 20 minutes. There is no deadline for registration; however, the district asks families to return the forms by May 20 in order for them to schedule screenings and plan for staffi ng and programming in the fall. Saugus moved to a free, allday kindergarten model for the 2021-22 school year to better THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 20 Savvy Seniory Senior Best Senior Travel Discounts in 2022 BY JIM MILLER Dear Savvy Senior, What are some of the best travel discounts available to seniors? My husband and are about to retire and are interested in traveling more but live on a tight budget. Frugal Travelers Dear Frugal, There are literally hundreds of diff erent travel-related discounts available to older travelers that can add up to save you hundreds of dollars on your next trip. To qualify, you’ll need to meet the age requirement, which varies by business. Some discounts may be available as soon as you turn 50, but most don’t kick in until you turn 55, 60, 62 or 65. Here’s a rundown of top travel discounts, along with some extra tips to help you save. Ways to Save The fi rst thing to know is that most businesses don’t advertise them, but many give senior discounts just for the asking, so don’t be shy. You also need to be aware that when it comes to senior travel bargains, the “senior discount,” if available, may not always be the best deal. Hotels, resorts, airlines and cruise lines, for example, off er advanced bookings along with special deals and promotions from time to time that may be a lower rate than what the senior discount is. Before you book, always ask about the lowest possible rate and the best deal available. Another way you can save is to be fl exible when you travel. Last 11. May 23 is World Turtle Day; what children’s book has a character called Mock Turtle? 12. What is a breeches part? 1. May 20 is Bike to Work Day; what were bicycles fi rst called (starts with “v”)? 2. What character from “The Honeymooners” has a statue at the Port Authority Bus Terminal in NYC? 3. How are “City Lights,” “The Miracle Worker” and “Butterflies are Free” similar? 4. On May 21, 1775, the Battle of Grape Island took place during a siege of what city? 5. Saffron comes from what fl ower type? 6. How are Carson, Oklahoma and Salt Lake similar? 7. On May 22, 1992, what host gave his last TV show? 8. Habanero peppers were named for what? 9. What does NATO stand for? 10. What two players have had the most World Series home runs? 13. What kind of snow is in Kona, Hawaii? 14. On May 24, 1878, the first recorded American cycling race was held in what city? 15. What “Silver State” is reportedly the USA’s best land-sailing (also known as sand-yachting) destination? 16. What author of “Paul Revere’s Ride” wrote in his journal, “The word May is a perfumed word... It means minute travel deals can off er huge savings, as does traveling during off -season or off -peak times, and avoiding holidays. Club memberships can also garner you a wide variety of travel bargains. AARP, for example has dozens of travel discounts available on hotels, rental cars, cruises, vacation packages and more – see AARP. org/benefi ts-discounts. The American Automobile Association (AAA. com) is another membership club that provides some great travel discounts to members at any age. Types of Discounts Here are of some of the best senior travel discounts available in 2022. Airline: British Airways offers AARP members $65 off economy travel and $200 off business club travel. American, Delta and United also off er senior fares to passengers 65 and older in certain markets but are extremely limited. And JetBlue off ers 5 percent discounts for retired military and veterans that are enrolled in Veterans Advantage. Train: Amtrak provides a 10 percent discount to travelers 65-plus, and a 10 percent discount to passengers over age 60 on cross-border services operated jointly by Amtrak and VIA Rail Canada. Rental Car: Avis and Budget provide AARP members up to 30 percent off at participating locations. Hertz off ers up to 20 off to 50-plus travelers. And Thrifty and Sixt provides 5 percent off to those 50 and older. Hotels: Certain hotel chains off er discounted rates for seniors usually youth, love, song; and all that is beautiful in life”? 17. On May 25, 1977, what film premiered that was the highest grossing fi lm until 1982? 18. In 1972 what team had the NFL’s only perfect season (14-0): the Buffalo Bills, the Houston Oilers or the Miami Dolphins? 19. What was Kyiv formerly called most frequently? 20. May 26 is National Wine Day; what fortifi ed wine was used for toasting the Declaration of Independence? ranging between 10 and 15 percent off but may vary by location. Some popular hotels that offer these discounts include Best Western, Choice Hotels, Hyatt, IHG Hotels, Marriott, Omni Hotels & Resorts, Red Roof and Wyndham Hotels. Restaurants: Many restaurant chains off er senior discounts ranging from free drinks, to senior menus, to discounts off your total order, but they may only be available on certain days of the week or at certain locations. Some popular options include Applebee’s, Denny’s, IHOP, Chili’s, Perkins Restaurant & Bakery and McDonalds. Cruises: Royal Caribbean and Carnival Cruise lines off er discount rates to cruisers 55 and over on select cruises. And Grand European Travel off ers AARP members up to $100 savings per person on river cruises. Call before booking to inquire. Entertainment and Attractions: Most museums, zoos, aquariums, movie theaters, public golf courses and even ski slopes provide reduced admission to seniors over 60 or 65. And for those 62 or older, one of the best deals available is the America the Beautiful Senior Pass ($20 for an annual senior pass, or $80 for a lifetime pass) which provides admittance to more than 2,000 national parks and recreation sites. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book. ANSWERS
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