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Football, Baseball, and Surprise and Goodyear Assisted Living

 A week or so ago (March 24th, 2019), some residents from our Surprise and Goodyear assisted living homes participated in a wonderful field trip. They joined players from the Desert Edge High School Football Team in Goodyear AZ for the last Spring Training game of the season at Goodyear Ballpark.

It was a picture perfect day in Goodyear. After all, there’s a reason Major League teams love coming to Arizona. Warm temps, cloudless skies and a gentle breeze made the outing especially enjoyable.

Putting together a big group outing with over 20 people takes a little planning. This definitely was NOT spur of the moment. The idea began when some of the staff from our Surprise and Goodyear assisted living homes reached out to local high schools. We wanted to see whether any kids wanted to perform their community service hours in an assisted living setting. One of the coaches, Jason Linn, reached out to us right away. He told us the head coach, Jose Lucero, is very interested in showing his boys how to lead by helping others. What a great idea!

We brainstormed a bunch of ideas and at the top of the list was a spring training game. We had to act a little quickly because the spring season ends in March. So we reached out to the Goodyear Ballpark. The people in ticket sales at the ballpark could not have been more helpful. They even gave us a wonderful discounted rate for the wheelchair section down the first base line.

Game Day 

Our residents at both our Surprise and Goodyear assisted living homes had to eat an early lunch. The game started just a little after noon, and we knew it would be pretty crowded. Coach Lucero and the players of the Desert Edge Scorpions met with us early to make sure everything was set and help pick up the tickets.

At the stadium it was indeed crowded. Everyone wanted to get one last game in the Arizona sunshine with their team before heading back to colder parts of the country. We had quite the parade line of wheelchairs and walkers moving through the crowd. Our caregivers from both the Surprise and Goodyear assisted living homes did a wonderful job of keeping everyone together.

A special thank you to the Goodyear Ballpark for providing a couple extra wheelchairs and volunteers to push them. Some of our residents can walk well on their own, but it was a long way to the seats. Plus the wheelchairs helped keep everyone together.

“Play Ball”

We arrived at our seats to find the Scorpion players already in place and ready to meet us. The wonderful young men paired off with each of our residents to watch the game and learn about each other. The football players could not have been more perfect gentlemen as they talked about life, football and their families and school. They also listened attentively as the residents talked to kids about all the experiences the residents had in their own lives.

It was a wonderful opportunity to watch the Cincinnati Reds square off against the Colorado Rockies. One of our residents grew up just outside of Cincinnati. He was a big Reds fan in his younger days. And you could tell by the look of glee on his face that he was excited to see his old team again.

Another one of our residents used to be a baseball coach. He provided us some expert analysis of what both pitchers could improve. Here is a sample:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNb8iWscVNI&feature=youtu.be

In the middle of the 6thinning, the folks at the Goodyear Ballpark welcomed our A Paradise for Parents assisted living homes on the Jumbotron. How cool is that?

Staying Safe in a Crowded Environment

Families always worry when their elderly loved one is outside a safe place such as one of our Surprise and Goodyear assisted living homes. That’s why we took a bunch of extra precautions to make sure our residents could enjoy the game without worry.

It was essential to bring a couple of our highly-trained caregivers in case there were any medical problem. Not to mention they enjoyed the game as well. The caregivers all work in our homes on a daily basis, so they know the residents well.

We brought any medical supplies the residents might need, as well as a good amount of water to keep everyone hydrated. The residents also wore cool, loose-fitting clothes to make sure they would not overheat while still offering some sun protection. We still wanted them to have the sunshine give them a little Vitamin D!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCFFhOGTByE&feature=youtu.be

Luckily we brought some umbrellas for the residents as well. Although the temps were in the mid-70s, you could still feel that Arizona sun. Using brightly colored umbrellas also helped find our group in the seats after a caregiver took our residents for a bathroom break.

Post Game

Although it was a close game, we figured it might be a good idea to leave early to avoid the rush. The Rockies ended up beating the Reds 4-3 to the disappointment of our Cincinnati resident. But he was having a great time anyway. At least neither team scored any runs after we left.

Once again, the Desert Edge football players helped out tremendously moving some of the residents and wheelchairs to our transportation. It’s always good to have those handicap placards on our vehicles at times like these!

The players continued talking to our residents the whole way back and it seemed like nobody wanted the day to end. We all posed for pictures in the parking lot. Then it was time to say goodbye. The players headed back to their families and we drove our residents back to our Surprise and Goodyear assisted living homes.

When we arrived back at one of the Surprise assisted living homes, we asked our Reds fan if he was disappointed about the game. His reply warmed our hearts:

Disappointed? I just had the most fun I’ve had in a long time!

Thank You from Our Surprise and Goodyear Assisted Living Homes

What a wonderful day we had. We really appreciate and personally thank the staff and players from the Desert Edge High School Scorpion football team. These boys selflessly gave up their time to make it a very special day for our residents.

We would also like to thank all the volunteers and staff at the Goodyear Ballpark. They went out of their way to make sure all our residents really enjoyed themselves in a safe and fun environment.

We’re always looking for more ideas for activities. A couple of weeks ago, we went to a wonderful Chinese restaurant in Surprise. Any other ideas would be much appreciated. Just let us know in the comments below.

If you have an elderly family member that might need more care, please feel free to reach out and talk to us. We will try to answer all your questions. If we can’t answer them, we have an extensive network that probably can. Please reach out to us through our website, email, or call us at 623-295-9890. In the meantime – enjoy the regular baseball season!

Senior Discounts in Goodyear Arizona

We love having one of our assisted living homes in the city of Goodyear, Arizona. The people are wonderful, the weather is beautiful, there’s plenty to do,and there are some great shops and restaurants in the area.  Plus, there are some great senior discounts in Goodyear. We thought we’d dig around and find you a few.

Check out this video highlighting the advantages of living in Goodyear:

Please understand these discounts are valid as of the time we write this blog post, which is before we published it. You may want to let your fingers do the walking and call the business before you travel to it. These senior discounts in Goodyear may or may not be valid at the time you visit them.

You might want to combine these discounted businesses with a trip to all the fun activities that are in the local area. We recently wrote a blog post about fun things to do for Seniors in the Surprise area. Those activities are easily accessible from Goodyear as well.

One other idea is to go to Groupon and search for businesses that interest you. Many times you can find some kind of discount deal. Remember that you have to buy the discount ahead of time, such as paying $50 for a $75 credit at a local restaurant.

Here is an example search on Groupon for restaurants. These are not just senior discounts in Goodyear. Everyone can use them.

Without further ado, let’s dig into some discounts Goodyear offers its seniors:

Restaurant Senior Discounts in Goodyear

• Applebees– 13832 W McDowell Rd, Goodyear, AZ 85338 – 10% discounts for anyone over age 60. You need to have a ‘Golden Apple Card’ to qualify. Just ask the manager for one
• Arby’s-442 N Litchfield Rd, Goodyear, AZ 85338. You can read about their 10% discount for seniors over 55 here.
• Chili’s– 1371 N Litchfield Rd, Goodyear, AZ 85338. Chili’s doesn’t advertise the 10% discount they give to 55+ people, but they do give it. Just ask your server for it.
• Dairy Queen– 13365 W McDowell Rd, Goodyear, AZ 85395. They’ll give you a 10% discount or free small drink. Ask them about it.
• Denny’s– 1218 N Litchfield Rd, Goodyear, AZ 85338 – They will give you a 15% discount with your AARP membership card. Plus they have a menu for everyone 55+ which has smaller portions and lower prices.
• Golden Corral– 420 N Dysart Rd, Goodyear, AZ 85338. Good for everyone 60 and older. The discount will only save you about 50 cents from regular menu items per meal. If you really want to save money at the Golden Corral, hit the early bird special. The buffet from 11am-4pm every day is only about 8 bucks with drinks included.
• Jack in the Box– 520 N Estrella Pkwy Goodyear, AZ 85338. They provide a 20% discount for seniors.
• Subway– Shops A, 525 N Estrella Pkwy Suite 103, Goodyear, AZ 85338. It varies by franchise. When we asked this one, they said they offer a 10% discount to seniors.
• Village Inn– 2700 N Litchfield Rd, Goodyear, AZ 85338. They give you a 10%discount if you’re over 60. Plus they have a less expensive senior menu.
• Waffle House– 820 N Dysart Rd, Goodyear, AZ 85338. (623) 932-9058. Their discount varies by location. When we checked in Goodyear, we found out they only have a military discount of 10%. You might have better luck at Waffle House’s outside Goodyear.
• Wendy’s– 1178 N Litchfield Rd, Goodyear, AZ 85395. (623) 935-5532. They provide a 10% discount if you are older than 55.

Retail Senior Discounts in Goodyear

• CVS Pharmacy– 2840 N Dysart Rd, Goodyear, AZ 85395. 623-536-5310. Check with your pharmaceutical and insurance companies to see what discounts are open to you.
• TJ Maxx– 1855 N Pebble Creek Pkwy, Goodyear, AZ 85395 (623) 536-6852. They will give 10% discounts for seniors on certain days of the week. You just have to be over 55. Give them a call because the days can change.
• Dress Barn– 1400 N Litchfield Rd, Goodyear, AZ 85395 (623) 535-3942Like TJ Maxx, Dress Barn has 10% discounts on certain days of the week. Last time we checked it was Tuesday. You might want to call just to make sure.
• Goodwill– 15433 W McDowell Rd, Goodyear, AZ 85395 (602) 535-4287. The have “Goodwill Senior Savings Day” every Tuesday. Everyone over 60 can take a 10% discount.
• Michael’s– 1475 N Litchfield Rd, Goodyear, AZ 85338 – (623) 536-3158. Michael’s lets you take 10% off EVERY dayif you’re age 55 or older.
• Walgreens– 387 N Estrella Pkwy, Goodyear, AZ 85338 – (623) 215-1046. Has three locations in Goodyear. Besides Estrella Parkway, there are locations at 3361 N Litchfield Rd, Goodyear, AZ 85395 and 1654 N Pebble Creek Pkwy, Goodyear, AZ 85395. Check herefor in-store discounts. You’ll need to be a “Balance Reward Member” to take advantage of the pricing, which is easy to do.
• Harkins Movie Theaters– 15010 West McDowell RoadEstrella Falls Mall Goodyear, AZ85395 623-223-1105. Generally, seniors (over 60) receive about a $3 per person discount regardless of the show time.

Grocery Senior Discounts in Goodyear

• Albertson’s– 12970 W Indian School Rd, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 – (623) 535-7991. If you can remember to do your grocery shopping the first Wednesday of every month, you can take 10% off your grocery bill. Just be over 55.
• Basha’s– 5115 N Dysart Rd #150, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 – (623) 547-4580. Basha’s and Walmart collaborated on their senior discount policy. Basha also likes the first Wednesay of the month for a senior discount of 10%. The only difference we can find is that Basha’s requires a minimum purchase of $15.
• Fry’s– 16380 W Yuma Rd, Goodyear, AZ 85338 – (623) 925-4440. Fry’s wanted to get in the act. They also have their 10% discount for everyone 55+. Guess when? You got it. The first Wednesday of the month.

Hotel Senior Discounts in Goodyear

Although most of us live around the Goodyear area, you never know when you might have guests fly in. Maybe you just want to have a “Stay-cation”?

• Comfort Suites– 15575 W Roosevelt St, Goodyear, AZ 85338 – (520) 257-3134. Comfort Suites are part of the Choice Hotels group. All Choice Hotels (Cambria also) offer 20-30% discounts to seniors. Call for eligibility.
• Holiday Inn and Suites– 1188 N Dysart Rd, Goodyear, AZ 85395. (623) 547-1313. You can receive 10-20% off if you’re over 62 and belong to a senior organization.
• Best Western– 55 N Litchfield Rd, Goodyear, AZ 85338•(623) 932-3210. You can save up to 15% at check in. Just book your hotel room through this website.
• Residence Inn by Marriott– 2020 N Litchfield Rd, Goodyear, AZ 85395•(623) 866-1313. If you’re over 62 you’ll receive a 15% discount off your room rate. You can only book a max of 2 rooms per stay using the discount.
• Townplace Suites by Marriott– 13971 Celebrate Life Way, Goodyear, AZ 85338•(623) 535-5009. Marriott applies the same discount across all their rooms.

Of course, you may need to travel to take advantage of these hotel discounts. Most airlines (Southwest, American, and United) and rental cars have discounts for seniors and AARP members.

Our Biggest Senior Discounts in Goodyear

Hopefully this will help you take advantage of senior discounts in Goodyear and a bit of the surrounding area. One of the biggest discounts we would like to offer seniors is one to our homes. If you or a family member moves into one of our homes without using a referral agent, we will pay you $1,000. That applies for referrals as well. Limit one per move-in (although sometimes we negotiate).

For more details on this deal, or recommendations on other businesses in the area, please reach out. You can contact us through the home page on our website, email, or call us at 623-295-9890. We’ll try to update this page as we find more discounts.