Benefits for Members Include:
- Connect with other public sector retirees
- Free technology services
- Free Notary Public services
- Free faxing, shredding and photocopying service
- Member Dental/Vision Benefit
- Advocacy before the Maine legislature and with Maine Congressional delegation concerning matters affecting Maine Retirees
- Tuition discount for Maine Senior College Network
- Discounts at varied businesses
- Membership in an organization whose only concern is protecting the rights and benefits of Maine Retirees – NO affiliation with a union – NON-political
- Quarterly newsletters with information useful to its members
We are always working to find additional benefits for MAR members – so check back here often!
Current benefits include:
Health & Fitness
 | Basics Fitness Center is located near Portland Jetport at 380 Western Avenue in South Portland conveniently located near exit 46 on interstate 95 and exit 3 on 295. Basics is a full-service fitness center catering to the older adult population and offering knowledgeable, friendly, and supportive staff. Our facility is clean and inviting and all classes are included in your membership! New members receive a consult plus two individual help sessions to get you started safely and effectively. Call us at 774-3536 or stop in for a tour to learn more about how to get started. SPECIAL OFFER for Maine Association of Retiree Members: Sign up for a membership and show your MAR membership card and we’ll waive the enrollment fee saving you $49.00! You may also do a Free trial week with no obligation. We offer the following health and wellness services at our location:
For more information contact Basics Fitness Center (207) 774-3536 or check out their website at: www.basicsfitnessme.com |
 | The benefits provided to MAR members by Beltone Hearing Aid Centers include:
(207) 622-5357 www.BeltoneNE.com |
 | Master Brent J. Crisci’s United Martial Arts is giving 50% off all Tai Chi classes which can improve balance, concentration, blood pressure and a sense of wellbeing. Located in Augusta, Maine. Call (207) 621-0770 https://www.uniteddojos.com. |
Financial & Insurance
 | IIS Financial Services offers comprehensive and tailored financial planning. We specialize in working with retired individuals, small businesses owners, public school, municipalities, and state employees. Each client that works with us receives a full comprehensive financial analysis that is essential in meeting your short and long term goals. Benefits for MAR Members includes: • Access to Financial Advisors who specialize in working with Retired Teachers and State of Maine Employees • Complementary Comprehensive Financial Consultation and Portfolio Review/Analysis • Periodic Educational Seminars • Retirement Planning (Income & Distribution Analysis) • Estate Planning • Full Comprehensive Financial Planning David & Carl Hanson, CFP (207) 623 - 8421 Schedule a Consultation retire@iisfinancial.com iisfinancial.com |
 | Liberty Mutual has partnered with the Maine Association of Retirees to offer members exclusive savings on quality auto and home insurance. You could enjoy valuable and unique benefits, including Better Car Replacement™, Accident Forgiveness, Home Protector Plus™, and our Multi-Policy Discount* Call (207) 480-6008 or visit Liberty Mutual to learn more or get a free quote. *Discounts and savings are available where state laws and regulations allow, and may vary by state. To the extent permitted by law, applicants are individually underwritten; not all applicants may qualify. |
 | United Insurance is pleased to offer a discounted home and auto program to Maine Association of Retirees in conjunction with Patrons Oxford Insurance Company. Members of Maine Association of Retirees can obtain Insurance on their Personal Insurance (Home and Auto) by contacting any United Insurance. The highlights of the program are: 1. A 5% overall discount for members of the Maine Association of Retirees. 2. An additional 5% discount. if members choose the EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer from a checking or savings account. ) With the EFT billing option, there is no installment or monthly fees. 3. All new business, service, and claims can be handled by any of the United Insurance branches in Maine. 4. Although group participants are eligible for a 5% to 10% discount, each member's rates are based on their own personal situation (i.e, number of vehicles and drivers, policy limits selected, driving records, value of home, etc. If you would like a no obligation comparison of your insurance rates and program, please see our list of locations here. |
 Blaine Guido Edward Jones Financial Advisor | Blaine GuidoEdward Jones Financial Advisor Here at Edward Jones, we strive to understand what is truly important to each and every one of our clients. We partner together to help attain each goal through our established process and personalized long-term strategies. Edward Jones financial advisors build strong, genuine relationships while helping individuals in the community build, manage and maintain wealth, send kids and grandkids to college, save money on taxes and much more. Your goals, dreams and objectives are very important, and I look forward to learning about you and having the opportunity to partner with you to plan for your financial future. Benefits include: * Lifestyle budgeting * Estate Planning * Education Planning * Investment Portfolio Review * Full Financial Wellness Test * Market Insights * Personal Face-to-Face Consultation Address: 11 Violette Way Suite 1, Manchester, ME 04351 Phone: (207) 377-1111 For more information see my webpage |
Leisure
| MAINE MARINERS DISCOUNTED TICKETS-LINK TO COME SHORTLY! | MAR has worked with the Maine Mariners Hockey team administration to obtain discount tickets for MAR members and their families. If you go to the links below you will see a flyer, and the other link is where you can get tickets. Follow the instructions and if for some reason you have difficulty with purchasing the tickets let MAR know. |
Avis, Budget, Hertz Rental Discounts!!  | Avis, Budget, Hertz Rental Discounts!! AVIS Car Rental MAR Members can save Up to 25% OFF Base Rates at Avis. Click on the link below or call 800-331-1212 and use discount code code AWD#: D134124. Offer: UP TO 25% OFF Base Rates. Code: AWD#: code AWD#: D134124. https://www.avis.com/en/association/D134124 BUDGET Car Rental MAR Members can save Up to 25% OFF Base Rates at Budget. Click on the link below or call 800-455-2848 and use discount code code BCD#: Z408918. Offer: UP TO 25% OFF Base Rates Code: BCD#: Z408913 https://www.budget.com/en/association/Z408918 HERTZ Car Rental MAR Members can save Up to 25% OFF Base Rates at Hertz. Click on the link below or call 800-654-2210 and use discount code CDP#: 2159157. Offer: UP TO 25% OFF Code: CDP#: 2159157 https://link.hertz.com/link.html?id=63359&LinkType=HZLK&target=special-offers/corpshop-edv ENTERPRISE Car Rental MAR Members can save 5% OFF at Enterprise. Click on the link below and discount will automatically be applied at checkout. Offer: 5% OFF Code: No Coupon Required https://rentalperks.com |
 | Caribou Inn & Convention CenterMAR members can receive a reduced occupancy rate at the Caribou Inn & Convention Center of $98 per night and Fitness Memberships of $30/$10. Show your MAR card at check in to get the reduced rates! Check us out online at: Caribou Inn and Convention Center. |
 | Freedom Boat Club of MaineFreedom Boat Club of Maine is offering $1,000.00 off the one-time Club entry fee to MAR members. You can get access to their fleet of boats! 6 Maine locations: Portland, Yarmouth, Naples, Boothbay, Sebago and South Portland plus reciprocal access to boats in over 200 other club locations in the US, Canada and France! For more information, contact Patrick Hanlon at: 207-331-5374 or phanlon@freedomboatclub.com or go to FreedomBoatClubMaine.com |
 | Maine Senior College SystemMAR members receive reimbursement for up to $25 of their membership registration cost when signing up to attend courses throughout Maine from Maine’s Senior College System. View Details here. |
| Orlando Discounts | Looking to plan a vacation? Now MAR members can save Up to 35% on your Orlando Vacation! Orlando Employee Discounts offers Exclusive Pricing on Hotels & Vacation Homes in or nearby Disney World and Universal Studios Orlando as well as on Tickets for Disney World, Universal Studios Orlando, Sea World, and All Orlando Area Theme Parks and Attractions! View Details username: maineretirees |
 | The Cross Insurance Center is happy to provide an exclusive offer to MAR members for multiple events and shows at the venue in Portland, ME. Offer includes discounted tickets (where applicable), ability to purchase tickets before the general public, and early notification of shows (where applicable). Click the links below to see what events are coming to the Cross Insurance Center! Cirque Dreams Holidaze UMaine Hockey |
 | MAR is pleased to announce our partnership with TripBeat®, Endless Vacation! Tripbeat® makes it easy to book resort vacations at more than 2,400 resort condo rental properties in desirable locations around the world. Meet TripBeat & Vacation Endlessly, Just the change you’re looking for…. In just a few seconds, learn why should claim your complimentary travel club membership designed especially for MAR members. Meet TripBeat video TripBeat®, a discount vacation club, is the newest addition to the Wyndham Destination Network, the world’s largest provider of professionally managed, unique vacation accommodations. TripBeat brings member-only savings directly to your employees and members. TripBeat offers vacations in some of the world’s most convenient destinations in spacious home-like residences. Every year, TripBeat sends more than 14 million people on the vacation of their dreams while offering variety, space and value. You can even book a 7-night stay starting at only $399*! Plus, book with confidence as TripBeat offers a Best Rate Guarantee on select 7-Night Resort Stays. Visit TripBeat® to learn more, plus you can even join TripBeat for free! *See site for details. Terms and conditions apply. |
Food
 | Bluebird Ranch Family Restaurant Get 10% off meal (excludes alcoholic beverages, specials & gift cards)! Come check out our menu |
 | Swamp Yankee BBQ 10% off all entrees. Check their facebook page for Food Truck locations Restaurant # 207-434-2068 Cell # 401-338-4951 pitmaster@swampyankeebbq.com http://www.swampyankeebbq.com/ |
 Mainely Mexican | Mainely Mexican10% off food and non-alcoholic beverages. 6 State Road, Presque Isle, Maine 04769 (207) 760-7520 Info@MainelyMexican.com https://mainelymexican.com/ https://www.facebook.com/MainelyMexican/ |
 | Helen's Restaurant Get 10% off minimum $10 entree (excludes alcoholic beverages & gift items)! Come check out our menu |
Edgecomb Veggies | Edgecomb VeggiesMAR members will receive a 10% discount on any produce purchased from Edgecomb Veggies at the Edgecomb Veggie location. Edgecomb Veggies 132 Baird Rd Caribou, ME 04736 |
Services
 | Augusta Florist Get 25% off cut flowers and arrangements. Must show MAR membership card at time of purchase. 118 Mount Vernon Avenue Augusta, ME 04330 (207) 626-2808 |
 | Hogan Tire Show your MAR membership card to receive a Customer Loyalty Card. Good on all services. 10% discount. No expiration. Presque Isle (207) 760-4288 30 Rice St. Lincoln (207) 747-0274 249 W. Broadway St. Caribou (207) 760-4287 84 Water St. Houlton (207) 747-0277 135 Bangor St. Houlton (207) 747-0280 257 North St |
 | Fabian Oil Get an additional 3 cents off your Gold Standard pricing if you are credit approved and on auto-delivery. |
 | Everlast Electrolysis Permanent Hair Removal, great for men and women of all ages. Electrolysis can be performed on all skin and hair types. I would like to offer $5 off each visit for MAR members. One Cumberland Place Suite 114 Bangor, Maine 04401 (207) 852-4680 chelcie.shappy16@gmail.com Check out her website here |
 | Hairworks Studio Take 10% off all cuts. 15 Court St, Houlton (207) 532-4247 |
 | Oakland Furniture Extra 15% off lowest ticket price. 12 Main Street Oakland, ME 04963 207-465-3433 Check out their website here |
 | Riverside Hair Designs Tuesday to Thursday
Phone: (207) 299-2978 Website: https://www.facebook.com/Riverside-hair-designs-247806768738958/ |
 | Sam's Club New Sam's Club Members ($50.00) First time members will receive $25.00 off membership. If you are a new member, after you receive notification on your new membership you will have to go into your local Sam's Club to have your photo taken for your membership card. New Sam's Club Savings Plus Members ($110.00) New members will receive $50.00 off first membership; TIRES: $40.00 off installment of four (4) tires. Upgrade Membership (from $50 to $110) Check SAM'S website for any deals or upgrade promotions. Renewal Member ($50 or $110) Check SAM'S website for any renewal deals. CONTACT SAM'S AT AMHOLMA.SO64642.us@samsclub.com to ensure the listed membership plans have not changed. Updated 4/4/2023 |
 | Salmon Falls Country Club 15% off daily published rates for golf. 10% off food purchases at the "Rivertop@grill". Not to be combined with any other discounts. Salmon Falls Rd Hollis, ME 04042 Phone: (207) 929-5233 http://www.salmonfallscountryclub.com/ |
 | S.W.Collins Co S.W. collins Co is happy to provide MAR members 10% off paints and stains including Benjamin Moore, Do it Best, Best Look and Superdeck Duckback brands. Discount is taken off regular pricing and not in addition to product on sale. Must present MAR membership card at time of purchase to receive discount. Fort Kent 207-834-3102 35 West Main Street, Fort Kent, ME 04743 Caribou 207-496-6723 6 Washburn Street, Presque Isle 207-764-2720 21 Rice Street Houlton 207-532-2263 57 Bangor Street Lincoln 207-794-6113 302 West Broadway |
Hannaford’s Gift Cards!
We are selling Hannaford gift cards! If you normally purchase gift cards for the holidays or for gifts for others, keep us in mind! We will be selling Hannaford gift cards in $25.00 increments. Please use the order form to purchase yours today.
Note: We are always looking for potential new benefits for you. We are only looking for benefits that would improve the quality of life for MAR members. Costs and ensuring quality of products/services for our members are important considerations when deciding which benefits will be sponsored by MAR.