Senior discounts and free days for older adults in the Tri-Cities

Most senior savings in the Tri-Cities do not show up as a coupon. They come through your park district, your library card and a few free spots that cost nothing at any age. Here is what each town has posted, with the fine print.

St. Charles: the Adult Activity Center

The St. Charles Park District's Adult Activity Center is for adults 50 and older. Membership runs $15 a year for residents and $23 for non-residents, with proof of age required. Guests can drop in for $5 a day.

Members get daily drop-in hours with a range of free activities. Some outings also have a member price. One example on the calendar: the Jingle Bell Bash at the Arcada Theatre on Dec. 3 is $45 for Adult Activity Center members and $68 for non-members.

The center's page also points older residents to Ride in Kane, which provides curb-to-curb rides for people 65 and older and residents with disabilities.

Geneva: 20% off park district programs

Geneva Park District residents 60 and older may request a 20% discount on park district programs. There are exceptions. The discount does not cover contractual or co-op programs, trips, programs built specifically for seniors, fitness memberships, pool passes, Stone Creek Miniature Golf, Mill Creek Pool or Sunset Pool. Bring proof of residency.

For winter walking, residents can buy an annual pass to the indoor track at the Stephen D. Persinger Recreation Center for $35, or $30 for seniors.

Batavia: the $17 Senior Citizens Club

The Batavia Park District's Senior Citizens Club costs $17 a year. Members get:

• $5 off the monthly buffet luncheon
• Free Indoor Walking on Mondays from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Civic Center
• Free Pinochle on Thursdays
• The monthly Batavia Bulletin newsletter

The club meets on the third Wednesday of each month, and the luncheon that follows is open to all area seniors. To join, call or visit the Civic Center at 630-879-5235.

While you are in Batavia, the Batavia Depot Museum is free to the public. It sits in the 1854 Chicago, Burlington and Quincy depot, and its general hours run March through December.

Libraries that come to you

All three public libraries deliver books to people who cannot easily get to the building.

• St. Charles Public Library delivers to people living at home with challenges like vision or mobility loss, and to residents of participating senior facilities. Call the Outreach Services Librarian at 630-584-0076, ext. 219.
• Geneva Public Library delivers books, DVDs, magazines and CDs about once every four weeks. Staff can hand-pick titles for you. Call 630-232-0780, ext. 361, or email outreach@gpld.org.
• Batavia Public Library offers home delivery to Batavia residents of any age who are confined to home, permanently or for a while. Staff deliver and pick up. Call 630-879-1393.

Before you go

Rates and rules can change between seasons. Call the park district or library before you count on a discount, and ask about residency rules, since park district and city boundaries do not always match.

For senior centers, fitness classes and support programs, see our senior wellness guide.