New Bedford High School

RE: Dave Medeiros

2012-05-05T10:02:59-04:00

Congratulations, Dave!

Dave Medeiros

2012-05-05T08:47:19-04:00

Dave Medeiros:

Classmate, friend, teacher, coach, mentor, sea captain, environmentalist

Congratulations to Dave J. Medeiros on his nomination to the Fairhaven High School Hall of Fame. This wonderful honor is in recognition of Dave's career as a teacher at Fairhaven High School for 35 years. In addition to working as an English teacher, Dave also served as athletic director and coached football and track. In that capacity he helped to enhance the program for students and became more than a teacher / coach but a mentor, friend, and inspiration. The induction will take place July 1, at the Century House. He retired from the public school system, but has continued to serve the community through his work at the Northeastern Maritime Institute as an instructor.

Dave has contributed to the class of '65 through his participation in the music nights jam sessions (pictures posted on the Jam Sessions page, link on the left window) as well as assisting with this website. Congratulations, Dave!

baby boomer quiz

2012-04-18T11:34:30-04:00

This is NOT a pushover test. It's a Baby Boomer era test!

There are 20 questions. Average score is 12.

This one will be difficult for the younger set. (DUDE!)

Have fun, and no peeking!

When you forward this to your friends & family. Put your score in the subject line and let them know your score.

Good luck, youngsters,

1. What builds strong bodies 12 ways?

A. Flintstones vitamins

B. The Buttmaster

C. Spaghetti

D. Wonder Bread

E. Orange Juice

F. Milk

G. Cod Liver Oil

2. Before he was Muhammed Ali, he was...

A. Sugar Ray Robinson

B. Roy Orbison

C. Gene Autry

D. Rudolph Valentino

E. Fabian

F. Mickey Mantle

G. Cassius Clay

3. Pogo, the comic strip character said, 'We have met the enemy and...

A. It's you

B. He is us

C. It's the Grinch

D. He wasn't home

E. He's really me and you

F. We quit

G. He surrendered

4. Good night, David...

A. Good night, Chet

B. Sleep well

C. Good night, Irene

D. Good night, Gracie

E. See you later, alligator

F. Until tomorrow

G. Good night, Steve

5. You'll wonder where the yellow went...

A. When you use Tide

B. When you lose your crayons

C. When you clean your tub

D. If you paint the room blue

E. If you buy a soft water tank

F. When you use Lady Clairol

G. When you brush your teeth with Pepsodent

6. Before he was the Skipper's Little Buddy, Bob Denver was Dobie's friend...

A. Stuart Whitman

B Randolph Scott

C. Steve Reeves

D. Maynard G. Krebs

E. Corky B. Dork

F. Dave the Whale

G. Zippy Zo

7. Liar, liar...

A. You're a liar

B. Your nose is growing

C. Pants on fire

D. Join the choir

E. Jump up higher

F. On the wire

G. I'm telling Mom

8. Meanwhile, back in Metropolis, Superman fights never ending battle for truth, justice and...

A. Wheaties

B. Lois Lane

C. TV rating

D. World peace

E. Red tights

F. The American way

G. News headlines

9. Hey kids! What time is it?

A. It's time for Yogi Bear

B. It's time to do your homework

C. It's Howdy Doody Time

D. It's time for Romper Room

E. It's bedtime

F. The Mighty Mouse Hour

G. Scooby Doo Time

10. Lions and tigers and bears...

A. Yikes

B. Oh, no

C. Gee whiz

D. I'm scared

E. Oh my

F. Help! Help!

G. Let's run

11. Bob Dylan advised us never to trust anyone...

A. Over 40

B. Wearing a uniform

C. Carrying a briefcase

D. Over 30

E. You don't know

F. Who says, 'Trust me'

G. Who eats tofu

12. NFL quarterback who appeared in a television commercial wearing women's stockings...

A. Troy Aikman

B. Kenny Stabler

C. Joe Namath

D. Roger Staubach

E. Joe Montana

F. Steve Young

G. John Elway

13. Brylcream...

A. Smear it on

B. You'll smell great

C. Tame that cowlick

D. Grease ball heaven

E. It's a dream

F. We're your team

G. A little dab'll do ya

14. I found my thrill...

A. In Blueberry muffins

B. With my man, Bill

C. Down at the mill

D. Over the window sill

E. With thyme and dill

F. Too late to enjoy

G. On Blueberry Hill

15. Before Robin Williams, Peter Pan was played by...

A. Clark Gable

B. Mary Martin

C. Doris Day

D. Errol Flynn

E. Sally Fields

F. Jim Carrey

G. Jay Leno

16. Name the Beatles...

A. John, Steve, George, Ringo

B. John, Paul, George, Roscoe

C. John, Paul, Stacey, Ringo

D. Jay, Paul, George, Ringo

E. Lewis, Peter, George, Ringo

F. Jason, Betty, Skipper, Hazel

G. John, Paul, George, Ringo

17. I wonder, wonder, who…

A. Who ate the leftovers?

B. Who did the laundry?

C. Was it you?

D. Who wrote the book of love?

E. Who I am?

F. Passed the test?

G. Knocked on the door?

18. I'm strong to the finish...

A. Cause I eats my broccoli

B. Cause I eats me spinach

C. Cause I lift weights

D. Cause I'm the hero

E. And don't you forget it

F. Cause Olive Oyl loves me

G. To outlast Bluto

19. When it's least expected, you're elected, you're the star today…

A. Smile, you're on Candid Camera

B. Smile, you're on Star Search

C. Smile, you won the lottery

D. Smile, we're watching you

E. Smile, the world sees you

F. Smile, you're a hit

G. Smile, you're on TV

20. What do M & M's do?

A. Make your tummy happy!

B. Melt in your mouth, not in your pocket

C. Make you fat

D. Melt your heart

E. Make you popular

F. Melt in your mouth, not in your hand

G. Come in colors

Below are the right answers:

1. D - Wonder Bread

2. G - Cassius Clay

3. B - He Is us

4. A - Good night, Chet

5. G - When you brush your teeth with Pepsodent

6. D - Maynard G. Krebs

7. C - Pants on fire

8. F - The American Way

9. C - It's Howdy Doody Time

10. E - Oh my

11. D - Over 30

12. C - Joe Namath

13. G - A little dab'll do ya

14. G - On Blueberry Hill

15. B - Mary Martin

16. G - John, Paul, George, Ringo

17. D - Who wrote the book of Love

18. B - Cause I eats me spinach

19. A - Smile, you're on Candid Camera

20. F - Melt in your mouth not in your hand

Southern California Mini-NBHS-Reunion

2012-04-15T09:21:46-04:00

How unlikely would a mini reunion in Southern California be of former 1959 Jr High classmates from old New Bedford? How original? Well it happened May 27th 2011.

It was our great pleasure to be reunited with Ray Ferreira and his lovely wife Claire in San Diego in late May 2011 for two days. I had not seen Ray since 8th Grade at Normandin. Ray & Claire live in Chandler, AZ. It is about a 6 hour drive to San Diego.

We spend a couple of days touring San Diego, Coronado and Balboa Park including the Aerospace Museum. The history of flying pretty much began with Charles Lindbergh and his Spirit of St Louis epic flight. The Spirit of St Louis was built by Ryan Aircraft in San Diego. The building now is part of the Solar Caterpillar Turbines Manufacturing plant on Laurel and Pacific Highway where I worked for many years as a supervisor of manufacturing.

Ray and Claire really enjoyed taking their shoes off and wiggling their toes at the Coronado Beach and touring the 100 year old California Historical Landmark, the Hotel Del Coronado. I am sure they will return to San Diego to see more of our fair city.

We also visited the tip of Point Loma and Cabrillo National Monument. The National Park is a tribute to the discovery of San Diego bay by Joao Rodrigues Cabrilho. His statue, a gift from the people in the town in Portugal where he was born is prominently displayed overlooking the bay he discovered in 1542. Joao sailed for Spain then so they used the Spanish spelling of Cabrillo instead of Cabrilho. However the statue's bronze dedication plaque from Portugal has his correct birth name shown. This issue will not go away real soon as both cultures, Spanish and Portuguese, each prefer to be the folks who really discovered San Diego Bay. I say they both were since Cabrilho was being paid by Spain. But his real birth name is Portuguese. Next we stopped by the Bob Hope Bronze Vietnam Memorial and the USS Midway Carrier Museum by San Diego Bay.

Then we enjoyed a 50-60's burger menu at the SD retro Corvette Diner where the singing 60’s clad waiters and waitresses entertained us. The 55 Corvette at the entrance is an eye catcher. The diner has flat screen TV's throughout playing 50's and 60's video's and a full time DJ spinning all the old tunes. The sassy waitresses know all the lyrics.

http://www.sandiegorestaurants.com/review.cfm/restaurant/65/CorvetteDiner

(ABOVE) THE HOTEL DEL CORONADO BEACH

(ABOVE) THE CORVETTE DINER LIBERTY SQUARE, SAN DIEGO

THREE PORTUGUESE EXPLORERS!

THE SAN DIEGO AEROSPACE MUSEUM & A REPLICA OF THE SPIRIT OF ST LOUIS.

THE ORIGINAL AIRPLANE IS ON DISPLAY AT THE SMITHSONIAN IN WASGHINGTON DC.

Rick & Barbara Dias

NB Voke Class of '65

New job for Don Gamache

2012-04-14T08:50:14-04:00

Don Gamache

HI FRIENDS AND RELATIVES! I HOPE ALL IS WELL WITH ALL OF YOU!
I WOULD LIKE TO INFORM ALL MY FRIENDS THAT I HAVE JUST DECIDED TO RE-ENTER THE REAL ESTATE BUSINESS JOING THE PROFESSIONAL OFFICE OF A GOOD FRIEND AND CO REALTOR: JOYCE D. LOPES REALTY.
I LOOK FORWARD TO HELPING ALL OF YOU WITH ANY OF YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS. PLEASE KEEP ME IN MIND WHEN IT COMES TO YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS OR QUESTIONS OR FOR A COMPLIMENTARY MARKET ANALYSIS.
SALE ARE ON THE MOVE AND SO AM I!
THANKS FOR YOUR HELP, REFERRALS AND SUPPORT!
YOUR FRIEND
DON

RE: Test your month of April knowledge

2012-04-09T09:37:55-04:00

Did not do very well.....But it was fun

Test your month of April knowledge

2012-04-09T09:10:20-04:00

April Trivia

Answers:

1. The Goddess of love

2. The first man on the moon

3. Sunflower

4. Diamond

5. Both Chocolate eaters month and popcorn eaters month

6. Nothing (DST is in March)

7. Mothers Day

8. 30

9. Virgo (September)

10. To open

Such a neat month!

Songs that we do

2012-04-02T21:19:38-04:00

Here are some that we do...

Kansas City

Surfin' USA

Teach Your Children

Worried Man Blues

Midnight Special

San Francisco Bay Blues

Sloop John B

Oh, Donna

Dream

Let It Be

Hey Jude

Runaway

Under the Boardwalk

Take Me Home, Country Roads

Octopus's Garden

Take Good Care of my Baby

Take It Easy

Summertime

Brown Eyed Girl

This Land is Your Land

Proud Mary

RE: North America Travel

2012-03-19T07:37:09-04:00

North America travel
How many Canadian provinces & territories have you visited (not just driven thru or flown over) for fun or work? 6

How many US states? 45

How many Mexican states? 10

Have you visited Ottawa? No

Have you visited Washington DC? Yes
Have you visited Mexico City? Yes
Please answer so your classmates can see!!!

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Maria de Melo Gulla

In a message dated 3/7/2012 8:54:27 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, davidpacheco@rcn.com writes:

North America travel
How many Canadian provinces & territories have you visited (not just driven thru or flown over) for fun or work? 6

How many US states? 17

How many Mexican states? 1

Have you visited Ottawa? Yes

Have you visited Washington DC? yes

Have you visited Mexico City? no

Please answer so your classmates can see!!!

Wisdom of Will Rogers

2012-03-14T16:38:40-04:00

Will Rogers, who died in a 1935 plane
crash, was one of the greatest political sages this

country has ever known. Some of his sayings:

1.Never slap a man who's chewing tobacco.
2.Never kick a cow chip on a hot day.
3.There are two theories to arguing with a woman.Neither works.
4.Never miss a good chance to shut up.
5.Always drink upstream from the herd.
6.If you find yourself in a hole, stop digging.
7.The quickest way to double your money is to fold it and put it back into your pocket.
8.There are three kinds of men: The ones that learn by reading. The
few who learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence and find out for themselves.
9.Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad
judgment.
10.If you're riding' ahead of the herd, take a look back every now and then to make sure it's still there.
11.Lettin' the cat outta the bag is a whole lot easier'n puttin' it back.
12.After eating an entire bull, a mountain lion felt so good he started
roaring. He kept it up until a hunter came along and shot him.
The moral: When you're full of bull, keep your mouth shut.

ABOUT GROWING OLDER...

First
~Eventually you will reach a point when you stop lying about your age and start bragging about it.
Second
~The older we get, the fewer things seem worth waiting in line for.
Third
~Some people try to turn back their odometers. Not me; I want people to
know why I look this way. I've traveled a long way, and some of the roads weren't paved.
Fourth
~When you are dissatisfied and would like to go back to youth, think of Algebra.
Fifth
~You know you are getting old when everything either dries up or leaks.
Sixth
~I don't know how I got over the hill without getting to the top.
Seventh
~One of the many things no one tells you about aging is that it's such a nice
change from being young.
Eighth
~One must wait until evening to see how splendid the day has been.
Ninth
~Being young is beautiful, but being old is comfortable.
Tenth
~Long ago, when men cursed and beat the ground with sticks, it was called
witchcraft. Today it's called golf.

And, finally ~If you don't learn to laugh at trouble, you won't have anything to laugh at when you're old.

North America Travel

2012-03-08T16:44:51-04:00

This is more of a survey then quiz - please answer the questions and post

North America travel
How many Canadian provinces & territories have you visited (not just driven thru or flown over) for fun or work?   6

How many US states? 18

How many Mexican states? 1

Have you visited Ottawa?   Yes

Have you visited Washington DC?   yes

Have you visited Mexico City? no

Please answer so your classmates can see!!!

RE: Senior Discounts

2012-02-20T08:05:55-04:00

Papa Gino's also gives a discount

Senior Discounts

2012-02-18T16:34:41-04:00

Hi! For those of you who are Seniors or those of you who know Seniors ~

Surprise !!! Some GOOD news for a change!!!

A friend was waiting in line behind an older gentleman at Wendy's recently, she heard him ask for his senior discount. The girl at the register apologized and charged him less. When she asked the man what the discount was, he told her that seniors over 55 get 10% off everything on the menu, every day.

This list may not only be useful for you, your friends and family, but it might also be appreciated by your clients. You might consider sending them an e-mail about it and link to our site in the e-mail, or maybe include it in your newsletter.

Restaurants

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
Bob’s Big Boy: discount varies by location (60+)
Boston Market: 10% off (65+)
Burger King: 10% off (60+)
Captain D’s Seafood: discount varies on location (62+)
Chick-Fil-A: 10% off or free small drink or coffee (55+)
Chili’s: 10% off (55+)
CiCi’s Pizza: 10% off (60+)
Culver’s: 10% off (60+)
Denny’s: 10% off, 20% off for AARP members (55+)
Dunkin’ Donuts: 10% off or free coffee (55+)
Einstein’s Bagels: 10% off baker’s dozen of bagels (60+)
Fuddrucker’s: 10% off any senior platter (55+)
Gatti’s Pizza: 10% off (60+)
Golden Corral: 10% off (60+)
Hardee’s: $0.33 beverages everyday (65+)
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 participating locations (55+)
McDonald’s: discounts on coffee everyday (55+)
Mrs. Fields: 10% off at participating locations (60+)
Shoney’s: 10% off
Sonic: 10% off or free beverage (60+)
Steak ‘n Shake: 10% off every Monday & Tuesday (50+)
Subway: 10% off (60+)
Sweet Tomatoes: 10% off (62+)
Taco Bell: 5% off; free beverages for seniors (65+)
TCBY: 10% off (55+)
Tea Room Cafe: 10% off (50+)
Village Inn: 10% off (60+)
Waffle House: 10% off every Monday (60+)
Wendy’s: 10% off (55+)
White Castle: 10% off (62+)

Retail And Apparel
Banana Republic: 10% off (50+)
Bealls: 20% off first Tuesday of each month (50+)
Belk’s: 15% off first Tuesday of every month (55+)
Big Lots: 10% off
Bon-Ton Department Stores: 15% off on senior discount days (55+)
C.J. Banks: 10% off every Wednesday (60+)
Clarks: 10% off (62+)
Dress Barn: 10% off (55+)
Goodwill: 10% off one day a week (date varies by location)
Hallmark: 10% off one day a week (date varies by location)
Kmart: 20% off (50+)
Kohl’s: 15% off (60+)
Modell’s Sporting Goods: 10% off
Rite Aid: 10% off on Tuesdays & 10% off prescriptions
Ross Stores: 10% off every Tuesday (55+)
The Salvation Army Thrift Stores: up to 50% off (55+)
Stein Mart: 20% off red dot/clearance items first Monday of every month (55+)

Grocery
Albertson’s: 10% off first Wednesday of each month (55+)
American Discount Stores: 10% off every Monday (50+)
Compare Foods Supermarket: 10% off every Wednesday (60+)
DeCicco Family Markets: 5% off every Wednesday (60+)
Food Lion: 6% off every Monday (60+)
Fry’s Supermarket: free Fry’s VIP Club Membership & 10% off every Monday (55+)
Great Valu Food Store: 5% off every Tuesday (60+)
Gristedes Supermarket: 10% off every Tuesday (60+)
Harris Teeter: 5% off every Tuesday (60+)
Hy-Vee: 5% off one day a week (date varies by location)
Kroger: 10% off (date varies by location)
Morton Williams Supermarket: 5% off every Tuesday (60+)
The Plant Shed: 10% off every Tuesday (50+)
Publix: 5% off every Wednesday (55+)
Rogers Marketplace: 5% off every Thursday (60+)
Uncle Guiseppe’s Marketplace: 5% off (62+)

Travel
Alaska Airlines: 10% off (65+)
Alamo: up to 25% off for AARP members
American Airlines: various discounts for 65 and up (call before booking for discount)
Amtrak: 15% off (62+)
Avis: up to 25% off for AARP members
Best Western: 10% off (55+)
Budget Rental Cars: 10% off; up to 20% off for AARP members (50+)
Cambria Suites: 20%-30% off (60+)
Clarion: 20%-30% off (60+)
Comfort Inn: 20%-30% off (60+)
Comfort Suites: 20%-30% off (60+)
Continental Airlines: no initiation fee for Continental Presidents Club & special fares for select destinations
Dollar Rent-A-Car: 10% off (50+)
Econo Lodge: 20%-30% off (60+)
Enterprise Rent-A-Car: 5% off for AARP members
Greyhound: 5% off (62+)
Hampton Inns & Suites: 10% off when booked 72 hours in advance
Hertz: up to 25% off for AARP members
Holiday Inn: 10%-30% off depending on location (62+)
Hyatt Hotels: 25%-50% off (62+)
InterContinental Hotels Group: various discounts at all hotels (65+)
Mainstay Suites: 10% off with Mature Traveler’s Discount (50+); 20%-30% off (60+)
Marriott Hotels: 15% off (62+)
Motel 6: 10% off (60+)
Myrtle Beach Resort: 10% off (55+)
National Rent-A-Car: up to 30% off for AARP members
Quality Inn: 20%-30% off (60+)
Rodeway Inn: 20%-30% off (60+)
Sleep Inn: 20%-30% off (60+)
Southwest Airlines: various discounts for ages 65 and up (call before booking for discount)
Trailways Transportation System: various discounts for ages 50 and up
United Airlines: various discounts for ages 65 and up (call before booking for discount)
U.S. Airways: various discounts for ages 65 and up (call before booking for discount)

Activities And Entertainment
AMC Theaters: up to 30% off (55+)
Bally Total Fitness: up to $100 off memberships (62+)
Busch Gardens Tampa: $3 off one-day tickets (50+)
Carmike Cinemas: 35% off (65+)
Cinemark/Century Theaters: up to 35% off
U.S. National Parks: $10 lifetime pass; 50% off additional services including camping (62+)
Regal Cinemas: 30% off
Ripley’s Believe it or Not: @ off one-day ticket (55+)
SeaWorld Orlando: $3 off one-day tickets (50+)

Cell Phone Discounts
AT&T: Special Senior Nation 200 Plan $29.99/month (65+)
Jitterbug: $10/month cell phone service (50+)
Verizon Wireless: Verizon Nationwide 65 Plus Plan $29.99/month (65+).

Miscellaneous
Great Clips: $3 off hair cuts (60+)
Super Cuts: $2 off haircuts (60+)

I have already been told that A&P supermarkets offers 5% off to people over 55 every Tuesday. If you know of any other senior deals that aren't on the list, please add them.

Senior Discounts

2012-02-18T16:34:37-04:00

Hi! For those of you who are Seniors or those of you who know Seniors ~

Surprise !!! Some GOOD news for a change!!!

A friend was waiting in line behind an older gentleman at Wendy's recently, she heard him ask for his senior discount. The girl at the register apologized and charged him less. When she asked the man what the discount was, he told her that seniors over 55 get 10% off everything on the menu, every day.

This list may not only be useful for you, your friends and family, but it might also be appreciated by your clients. You might consider sending them an e-mail about it and link to our site in the e-mail, or maybe include it in your newsletter.

Restaurants

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
Bob’s Big Boy: discount varies by location (60+)
Boston Market: 10% off (65+)
Burger King: 10% off (60+)
Captain D’s Seafood: discount varies on location (62+)
Chick-Fil-A: 10% off or free small drink or coffee (55+)
Chili’s: 10% off (55+)
CiCi’s Pizza: 10% off (60+)
Culver’s: 10% off (60+)
Denny’s: 10% off, 20% off for AARP members (55+)
Dunkin’ Donuts: 10% off or free coffee (55+)
Einstein’s Bagels: 10% off baker’s dozen of bagels (60+)
Fuddrucker’s: 10% off any senior platter (55+)
Gatti’s Pizza: 10% off (60+)
Golden Corral: 10% off (60+)
Hardee’s: $0.33 beverages everyday (65+)
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 participating locations (55+)
McDonald’s: discounts on coffee everyday (55+)
Mrs. Fields: 10% off at participating locations (60+)
Shoney’s: 10% off
Sonic: 10% off or free beverage (60+)
Steak ‘n Shake: 10% off every Monday & Tuesday (50+)
Subway: 10% off (60+)
Sweet Tomatoes: 10% off (62+)
Taco Bell: 5% off; free beverages for seniors (65+)
TCBY: 10% off (55+)
Tea Room Cafe: 10% off (50+)
Village Inn: 10% off (60+)
Waffle House: 10% off every Monday (60+)
Wendy’s: 10% off (55+)
White Castle: 10% off (62+)

Retail And Apparel
Banana Republic: 10% off (50+)
Bealls: 20% off first Tuesday of each month (50+)
Belk’s: 15% off first Tuesday of every month (55+)
Big Lots: 10% off
Bon-Ton Department Stores: 15% off on senior discount days (55+)
C.J. Banks: 10% off every Wednesday (60+)
Clarks: 10% off (62+)
Dress Barn: 10% off (55+)
Goodwill: 10% off one day a week (date varies by location)
Hallmark: 10% off one day a week (date varies by location)
Kmart: 20% off (50+)
Kohl’s: 15% off (60+)
Modell’s Sporting Goods: 10% off
Rite Aid: 10% off on Tuesdays & 10% off prescriptions
Ross Stores: 10% off every Tuesday (55+)
The Salvation Army Thrift Stores: up to 50% off (55+)
Stein Mart: 20% off red dot/clearance items first Monday of every month (55+)

Grocery
Albertson’s: 10% off first Wednesday of each month (55+)
American Discount Stores: 10% off every Monday (50+)
Compare Foods Supermarket: 10% off every Wednesday (60+)
DeCicco Family Markets: 5% off every Wednesday (60+)
Food Lion: 6% off every Monday (60+)
Fry’s Supermarket: free Fry’s VIP Club Membership & 10% off every Monday (55+)
Great Valu Food Store: 5% off every Tuesday (60+)
Gristedes Supermarket: 10% off every Tuesday (60+)
Harris Teeter: 5% off every Tuesday (60+)
Hy-Vee: 5% off one day a week (date varies by location)
Kroger: 10% off (date varies by location)
Morton Williams Supermarket: 5% off every Tuesday (60+)
The Plant Shed: 10% off every Tuesday (50+)
Publix: 5% off every Wednesday (55+)
Rogers Marketplace: 5% off every Thursday (60+)
Uncle Guiseppe’s Marketplace: 5% off (62+)

Travel
Alaska Airlines: 10% off (65+)
Alamo: up to 25% off for AARP members
American Airlines: various discounts for 65 and up (call before booking for discount)
Amtrak: 15% off (62+)
Avis: up to 25% off for AARP members
Best Western: 10% off (55+)
Budget Rental Cars: 10% off; up to 20% off for AARP members (50+)
Cambria Suites: 20%-30% off (60+)
Clarion: 20%-30% off (60+)
Comfort Inn: 20%-30% off (60+)
Comfort Suites: 20%-30% off (60+)
Continental Airlines: no initiation fee for Continental Presidents Club & special fares for select destinations
Dollar Rent-A-Car: 10% off (50+)
Econo Lodge: 20%-30% off (60+)
Enterprise Rent-A-Car: 5% off for AARP members
Greyhound: 5% off (62+)
Hampton Inns & Suites: 10% off when booked 72 hours in advance
Hertz: up to 25% off for AARP members
Holiday Inn: 10%-30% off depending on location (62+)
Hyatt Hotels: 25%-50% off (62+)
InterContinental Hotels Group: various discounts at all hotels (65+)
Mainstay Suites: 10% off with Mature Traveler’s Discount (50+); 20%-30% off (60+)
Marriott Hotels: 15% off (62+)
Motel 6: 10% off (60+)
Myrtle Beach Resort: 10% off (55+)
National Rent-A-Car: up to 30% off for AARP members
Quality Inn: 20%-30% off (60+)
Rodeway Inn: 20%-30% off (60+)
Sleep Inn: 20%-30% off (60+)
Southwest Airlines: various discounts for ages 65 and up (call before booking for discount)
Trailways Transportation System: various discounts for ages 50 and up
United Airlines: various discounts for ages 65 and up (call before booking for discount)
U.S. Airways: various discounts for ages 65 and up (call before booking for discount)

Activities And Entertainment
AMC Theaters: up to 30% off (55+)
Bally Total Fitness: up to $100 off memberships (62+)
Busch Gardens Tampa: $3 off one-day tickets (50+)
Carmike Cinemas: 35% off (65+)
Cinemark/Century Theaters: up to 35% off
U.S. National Parks: $10 lifetime pass; 50% off additional services including camping (62+)
Regal Cinemas: 30% off
Ripley’s Believe it or Not: @ off one-day ticket (55+)
SeaWorld Orlando: $3 off one-day tickets (50+)

Cell Phone Discounts
AT&T: Special Senior Nation 200 Plan $29.99/month (65+)
Jitterbug: $10/month cell phone service (50+)
Verizon Wireless: Verizon Nationwide 65 Plus Plan $29.99/month (65+).

Miscellaneous
Great Clips: $3 off hair cuts (60+)
Super Cuts: $2 off haircuts (60+)

I have already been told that A&P supermarkets offers 5% off to people over 55 every Tuesday. If you know of any other senior deals that aren't on the list, please add them.

Senior Discounts

2012-02-18T16:34:33-04:00

Hi! For those of you who are Seniors or those of you who know Seniors ~

Surprise !!! Some GOOD news for a change!!!

A friend was waiting in line behind an older gentleman at Wendy's recently, she heard him ask for his senior discount. The girl at the register apologized and charged him less. When she asked the man what the discount was, he told her that seniors over 55 get 10% off everything on the menu, every day.

This list may not only be useful for you, your friends and family, but it might also be appreciated by your clients. You might consider sending them an e-mail about it and link to our site in the e-mail, or maybe include it in your newsletter.

Restaurants

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
Bob’s Big Boy: discount varies by location (60+)
Boston Market: 10% off (65+)
Burger King: 10% off (60+)
Captain D’s Seafood: discount varies on location (62+)
Chick-Fil-A: 10% off or free small drink or coffee (55+)
Chili’s: 10% off (55+)
CiCi’s Pizza: 10% off (60+)
Culver’s: 10% off (60+)
Denny’s: 10% off, 20% off for AARP members (55+)
Dunkin’ Donuts: 10% off or free coffee (55+)
Einstein’s Bagels: 10% off baker’s dozen of bagels (60+)
Fuddrucker’s: 10% off any senior platter (55+)
Gatti’s Pizza: 10% off (60+)
Golden Corral: 10% off (60+)
Hardee’s: $0.33 beverages everyday (65+)
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 participating locations (55+)
McDonald’s: discounts on coffee everyday (55+)
Mrs. Fields: 10% off at participating locations (60+)
Shoney’s: 10% off
Sonic: 10% off or free beverage (60+)
Steak ‘n Shake: 10% off every Monday & Tuesday (50+)
Subway: 10% off (60+)
Sweet Tomatoes: 10% off (62+)
Taco Bell: 5% off; free beverages for seniors (65+)
TCBY: 10% off (55+)
Tea Room Cafe: 10% off (50+)
Village Inn: 10% off (60+)
Waffle House: 10% off every Monday (60+)
Wendy’s: 10% off (55+)
White Castle: 10% off (62+)

Retail And Apparel
Banana Republic: 10% off (50+)
Bealls: 20% off first Tuesday of each month (50+)
Belk’s: 15% off first Tuesday of every month (55+)
Big Lots: 10% off
Bon-Ton Department Stores: 15% off on senior discount days (55+)
C.J. Banks: 10% off every Wednesday (60+)
Clarks: 10% off (62+)
Dress Barn: 10% off (55+)
Goodwill: 10% off one day a week (date varies by location)
Hallmark: 10% off one day a week (date varies by location)
Kmart: 20% off (50+)
Kohl’s: 15% off (60+)
Modell’s Sporting Goods: 10% off
Rite Aid: 10% off on Tuesdays & 10% off prescriptions
Ross Stores: 10% off every Tuesday (55+)
The Salvation Army Thrift Stores: up to 50% off (55+)
Stein Mart: 20% off red dot/clearance items first Monday of every month (55+)

Grocery
Albertson’s: 10% off first Wednesday of each month (55+)
American Discount Stores: 10% off every Monday (50+)
Compare Foods Supermarket: 10% off every Wednesday (60+)
DeCicco Family Markets: 5% off every Wednesday (60+)
Food Lion: 6% off every Monday (60+)
Fry’s Supermarket: free Fry’s VIP Club Membership & 10% off every Monday (55+)
Great Valu Food Store: 5% off every Tuesday (60+)
Gristedes Supermarket: 10% off every Tuesday (60+)
Harris Teeter: 5% off every Tuesday (60+)
Hy-Vee: 5% off one day a week (date varies by location)
Kroger: 10% off (date varies by location)
Morton Williams Supermarket: 5% off every Tuesday (60+)
The Plant Shed: 10% off every Tuesday (50+)
Publix: 5% off every Wednesday (55+)
Rogers Marketplace: 5% off every Thursday (60+)
Uncle Guiseppe’s Marketplace: 5% off (62+)

Travel
Alaska Airlines: 10% off (65+)
Alamo: up to 25% off for AARP members
American Airlines: various discounts for 65 and up (call before booking for discount)
Amtrak: 15% off (62+)
Avis: up to 25% off for AARP members
Best Western: 10% off (55+)
Budget Rental Cars: 10% off; up to 20% off for AARP members (50+)
Cambria Suites: 20%-30% off (60+)
Clarion: 20%-30% off (60+)
Comfort Inn: 20%-30% off (60+)
Comfort Suites: 20%-30% off (60+)
Continental Airlines: no initiation fee for Continental Presidents Club & special fares for select destinations
Dollar Rent-A-Car: 10% off (50+)
Econo Lodge: 20%-30% off (60+)
Enterprise Rent-A-Car: 5% off for AARP members
Greyhound: 5% off (62+)
Hampton Inns & Suites: 10% off when booked 72 hours in advance
Hertz: up to 25% off for AARP members
Holiday Inn: 10%-30% off depending on location (62+)
Hyatt Hotels: 25%-50% off (62+)
InterContinental Hotels Group: various discounts at all hotels (65+)
Mainstay Suites: 10% off with Mature Traveler’s Discount (50+); 20%-30% off (60+)
Marriott Hotels: 15% off (62+)
Motel 6: 10% off (60+)
Myrtle Beach Resort: 10% off (55+)
National Rent-A-Car: up to 30% off for AARP members
Quality Inn: 20%-30% off (60+)
Rodeway Inn: 20%-30% off (60+)
Sleep Inn: 20%-30% off (60+)
Southwest Airlines: various discounts for ages 65 and up (call before booking for discount)
Trailways Transportation System: various discounts for ages 50 and up
United Airlines: various discounts for ages 65 and up (call before booking for discount)
U.S. Airways: various discounts for ages 65 and up (call before booking for discount)

Activities And Entertainment
AMC Theaters: up to 30% off (55+)
Bally Total Fitness: up to $100 off memberships (62+)
Busch Gardens Tampa: $3 off one-day tickets (50+)
Carmike Cinemas: 35% off (65+)
Cinemark/Century Theaters: up to 35% off
U.S. National Parks: $10 lifetime pass; 50% off additional services including camping (62+)
Regal Cinemas: 30% off
Ripley’s Believe it or Not: @ off one-day ticket (55+)
SeaWorld Orlando: $3 off one-day tickets (50+)

Cell Phone Discounts
AT&T: Special Senior Nation 200 Plan $29.99/month (65+)
Jitterbug: $10/month cell phone service (50+)
Verizon Wireless: Verizon Nationwide 65 Plus Plan $29.99/month (65+).

Miscellaneous
Great Clips: $3 off hair cuts (60+)
Super Cuts: $2 off haircuts (60+)

I have already been told that A&P supermarkets offers 5% off to people over 55 every Tuesday. If you know of any other senior deals that aren't on the list, please add them.

Some of my best teachers: my classmates

2012-02-18T16:27:19-04:00

The word teacher usually means a professional educator, an elder who teaches skills or procedures. I can also mean a coach, a mentor or a specially trained person. There is also another phrase meaning learning thing from a pressured point of view. That is, peer pressure is usually thought of being negative. Sometimes, however, some of your best lessons in life or most memorable will come from your peers. I would like to share that although they may never have known it, my classmates are some of my most memorable teachers!

There is a song from the Broadway show "Wicked" that speaks to being changed by a person. It's the song "Changed for good." You can find the song on You Tube. The lyrics include the words "because I knew you, I was changed for good." Of course the person you turn out to be has a lot of influences: parents, educators, historical figures, popular culture, ethnic culture. But, I can't disregard the influence my classmates were to me. I grew up in the Portuguese community in the North end. In the late fifties most girls were expected to drop out of school at 16 and work to support the family. Of course there are exceptions. My parents valued education and my mother especially wanted to see us educated. In the north end in those days, life was hard in many ways and predictable, work on weekends, grocery shopping on Fridays, housework on Saturday, church and family visiting on Sundays with the occasional day trip to Lincoln Park or the beach or a festival. Many of my classmates at New Bedford High School planned to have high education, make a difference, change the world. It's funny how many times a name or face from the yearbook will come to mind in my day to day life. For example, when I judge high school debate, I think of our debating society members. I didn' thave the confidence to go on to try out for that extra curricular program, but I felt inspired by those people high scholarship. I remember the pep squad, the honor students, the musical talented classmates and I feel lucky!

NBHS'65 Live Poll Results

2012-02-09T11:43:43-04:00

NBHS'65 live poll Results

A popular feature of our website is the monthly polls. They show how people who responded voted on the choices given to a nostalgia or life style question, no names are registered, just the response recorded. Nancy started out by asking questions about New Bedford school days such as popular downtown restaurant, then favorite band. I remember the Beatles had more responses. Favorite Dance was "The Twist." Favorite Ice Cream places and movie theaters and beaches weren't recorded for posterity, sorry.

We started to save the results after our 45th reunion and here are the list of the most popular responses to the six choices These are not in order of appearance, but in order of when they were spotted in our archives. I guess you are a typical retired NBHS'65 whaler website visitor if you said.....

Live poll results-- 45th reunion website poll

Think our reunion you thought, Classmates were more friendly now

How did you spend Friday nights?

Went to dances at the "Y" and danced with my friends

What summer jobs did you hold in HS?

Worked at a neighborhood retail store

Who made the best pizza?

Me and Ed's

President' Day Poll--which Presidential decision

other than Vietnam impacted our lives?

Johnson signing the Civil Rights Act

Favorite fast food hang out place

A & W (Fairhaven, Del's was second)

Which car make was your favorite?

Chevrolet (as in See the USA, in your Chevrolet..)

Valentine day--which fictional couple is your favorite?

Lucy and Ricky (I love Lucy)

Favorite TV show in

elementary school?

The Mickey Mouse Club, Ozzie and Harriet second

Which is your favorite literary genre?

fiction

Which was your favorite beach song?

Under the Boardwalk

Resolutions--2011 poll

Enjoy life more, reduce stress

Christmas animated movies poll

A Charlie Brown Christmas

How did you spend Weekend Nights?

Most of our classmates worked Weekend nights usually.

Favorite Places to Dance

The "Y" downtown, Lincoln Park was second

If I could go back to high school for one more day

It would be just a regular day, no special events

November poll--which military hero is your favorite?

Audy Murphy--President Kennedy was second

What car did you drive in High School?

Chevy and Ford tied with "other"

How many times

have you moved since high school?

Greatest response: never left Massachusetts to live elsewhere

Favorite Christmas movie poll

"Miracle on 34th Street" an "It's a Wonderful Life" tied

How many traffic tickets have you had?

Under 6

September poll, top reasons for visiting NBHS'65 website

Read life stories, profiles and updates

Which American Woman has been an inspiration to you?

Eleanor Roosevelt

November poll, what is your favorite activity after your Thanksgiving feast?

Play games with family / friends

Favorite romantic song

Unchained Melody

Resolutions Last?How long will your New Year's

Jan. 2012, most popular response: What resolutions?

What was your favorite Parking Spot?

February 2012

d South End (New Bedford) West Beach "Submarine Races"

Which classic "Four Seasons" hit was your

favorite?

March, 2012

d. Oh, What a Night

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Well, here you are!

There is no record of who voted for what, it's just for fun!

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So, what do you think?

NBHS'65 Live Poll Results

2012-02-09T11:43:38-04:00

NBHS'65 live poll Results

Live poll results-- 45th reunion website poll

Think our reunion you thought, Classmates were more friendly now

How did you spend Friday nights?

Went to dances at the "Y" and danced with my friends

What summer jobs did you hold in HS?

Worked at a neighborhood retail store

Who made the best pizza?

Me and Ed's

President' Day Poll--which Presidential decision

other than Vietnam impacted our lives?

Johnson signing the Civil Rights Act

Favorite fast food hang out place

A & W (Fairhaven, Del's was second)

Which car make was your favorite?

Chevrolet (as in See the USA, in your Chevrolet..)

Valentine day--which fictional couple is your favorite?

Lucy and Ricky (I love Lucy)

Favorite TV show in

elementary school?

The Mickey Mouse Club, Ozzie and Harriet second

Which is your favorite literary genre?

fiction

Which was your favorite beach song?

Under the Boardwalk

Resolutions--2011 poll

Enjoy life more, reduce stress

Christmas animated movies poll

A Charlie Brown Christmas

How did you spend Weekend Nights?

Most of our classmates worked Weekend nights usually.

Favorite Places to Dance

The "Y" downtown, Lincoln Park was second

If I could go back to high school for one more day

It would be just a regular day, no special events

November poll--which military hero is your favorite?

Audy Murphy--President Kennedy was second

What car did you drive in High School?

Chevy and Ford tied with "other"

How many times

have you moved since high school?

Greatest response: never left Massachusetts to live elsewhere

Favorite Christmas movie poll

"Miracle on 34th Street" an "It's a Wonderful Life" tied

How many traffic tickets have you had?

Under 6

September poll, top reasons for visiting NBHS'65 website

Read life stories, profiles and updates

Which American Woman has been an inspiration to you?

Eleanor Roosevelt

November poll, what is your favorite activity after your Thanksgiving feast?

Play games with family / friends

Favorite romantic song

Unchained Melody

Resolutions Last?How long will your New Year's

Jan. 2012, most popular response: What resolutions?

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Well, here you are!

There is no record of who voted for what, it's just for fun!

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So, what do you think?

So, who followed the Beatles on Ed Sullivan?

2012-02-09T11:18:19-04:00

Who followed the Beatles?

The question was: Who followed the Beatles after their historic first appearance on the Ed Sullivan show? Choices were: an opera singer, a magician, a dog act, a comedian. The music started up and as I sat in the surgeon's waiting room, I looked up from the magazine I was leafing through and thought, "Someone followed the Beatles?" Immediately I visualized our living room, the black and white TV, my sisters in ecstasy, my mother in the front parlor at our home in North Front Street. I remember the whole performance, then we were yelling and all talking at once and they came back again, the iconic songs, Paul and John, George and Ringo and then I remember them talking to Ed. I remember them being introduced as a group from England for the Youngsters. I now admit, I don't have any idea, but no opera singer would agree to follow the Beatles. This was an episode of "Who wants to be a millionaire "which I rarely watch, but now I was riveted. the contestant was fairly young, not a baby boomer and she said, well, that is before my time, I have no idea I'll jump the question. Meredith Viera said I was around at that time and I don't remember. I looked around, no one was really watching, or no reaction from all the people.

I thought great trivia question. I couldn't wait to go home and ask my Beatles loving sisters the question. do you know?

It's fun to reminisce about old TV shows, events and day to day special occasions when we were growing up. I enjoy special TV shows on the 60s and when there is a retrospective on icons of our time, I never fail to watch it and it never fails to make me smile I love quiz shows, Trivia Pursuit, Jeopardy and when a question comes up about our era, I feel special.

This was a week ago or so, since then I saw on Facebook a whole line of posts about favorite old shows llike "The Twilight Zone." Anyone want to share?

Next music dates

2012-02-01T18:52:43-04:00

Tuesday, Feb 21 will be our next gathering - 6:30 P.M.

WEDNESDAY, March 14 - (This is a change of DAY)

Tuesday, Apr 3

Tuesday, Apr 24

Tuesday, May 15

Tuesday, June 5

Tuesday, June 26

Tuesday, July 17

Tuesday, Aug 7

That should keep us for a while ....