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Vol. 35 No. 9
BLAIR REGION
CRUISE ALA SKA... WITH A FA RE AS LOW AIR S $299!
OCTOBER 2015
Save on Flu Shots at Participating Kmarts What’s the best way to protect yourself from the flu? The CDC recommends yearly flu vaccinations for everyone six months and older. From now through November AAA members pay just $15, a savings of $12.99 at 63 participating Kmart pharmacy locations. Eligible Medicare Part B patients will receive a flu shot at no cost, unless otherwise required by their plans. Contact your local Kmart Pharmacy to see if they are participating in this offer.
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AAA OFFERS FREE JUNIOR ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIPS FOR TEEN DRIVERS!
Free Battery Wellness Clinics from AAA
Limited-time air rates & other perks for members only
Get great values on 4 “Great Land” cruise vacations — and on airfare!
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Plus, you get $50 in shiprade of stunning land- & sealyeska is an archaic board credit per stateroom, scapes passing by your luxurispelling of the Aleut one stateroom delivery of a ous stateroom. Kick up your word “Alaska,” meanbottle of wine and chocolateslippered feet, sip a soothing ing “mainland” or covered strawberries AND cocktail or a steaming cup “great land”; our 49th state’s your choice of one of these... of java and take in Mother name comes from this word. • Classic Beverage Package for Nature’s handiwork. Keep a “Great” is also a way to detwo, beverage gratuities inkeen eye out for glimpses of scribe the Alaska-size perks cluded (value: up to $924 wildlife, listen for the eerie members will enjoy on four per stateroom). crackling and groaning of select 2016 sailings (May 19, melting glaciers, inhale May 26, Aug 18 and the impossibly fresh Aug 25) of the 7-night salt air and know withAlaska Sawyer Glacier out a doubt that you’re on Celebrity Solstice.® in a pristine world with Also included are a onethe power to erase your night pre-cruise hotel everyday stresses and stay near the Seattle airinvigorate your senses. port and visits to the An Alaska cruise vacity’s Sky View Observacation like this, amaztory and Pike Place Maring as it is, is even betket on your way from ter with a Concierge the hotel to the pier! PER PERSON, DOUBLE OCCUPANCY. $299 FOR CONCIERGE-LEVEL STATEROOMS; Class stateroom (upA great member-only $349 FOR BALCONY STATEROOMS. NEW BOOKINGS grading from a balcony feature of the 4 sailings WITH NONREFUNDABLE DEPOSIT. LIMITED TIME ONLY. starts at $250 per peris the roundtrip airfare son), where little de(Pittsburgh-Seattle) • Free gratuities for two (value: tails make a big difference. that’s available for a limited up to $230 per stateroom). Besides personalized contime for just $299 per person • $300 of additional onboard cierge service, in-room amefor booking Concierge-class credit per stateroom, dounities include sparkling wine staterooms ($349 for balcony ble occupancy. on arrival, flowers & fruit staterooms). The true cost is • Unlimited internet (value: & evening hors d’oeuvres obviously much more, but up to $299 for 1 account). delivered daily, luxury bedAAA Travel is picking up the See for yourself why this ding, pillow menu, persontab; that’s easily more savings value- and bonus-packed adalized stationery, tote bag, than the cost of annual memventure will be the one you’ll umbrella for onboard use bership...and enough to conalways remember. Settle into and a private bar (customvince anyone that AAA memthe comfort of your private stocked for a fee). In-bath bership is worth way more balcony for an endless pathan road service alone! continued on page 20
Members Only! Get add-on airfare for select Celebrity Cruises departures for as little as $299!
October is Fall Car Care Month and AAA East Central is hosting Free Battery Wellness Clinics to celebrate. AAA Battery Service offers fast, accurate and convenient mobile battery testing and replacement. State-of-the-art diagnostic equipment will confirm whether your battery will hold a charge, or if the problem lies deeper. If a new battery is needed, you can have one installed right on the spot. Members even receive a discount when they purchase the replacement battery through AAA. AAA Battery Service vehicles carry batteries compatible with 90 percent of all cars, SUVs and light trucks on the road. The high-quality AAA branded battery comes with a 72-month warranty, including 36-months free replacement, and 36-months prorated replacement. In addition, AAA will recycle your old battery for free. Battery checks will be available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the following dates at these AAA office locations: Tuesday, October 13 Altoona • 1634 Valley View Boulevard, Altoona, 814-946-1277 Thursday, October 15 Erie • 6660 Peach Street, Unit #2, Erie, 814-866-0246 Thursday, October 22 Jamestown, NY • 111 W 5th Street, Jamestown, 716-488-1981
It’s a Great Day for Penguins Savings! Don your Pittsburgh Penguins gear for less this season! Present your AAA membership card at the PensGear locations at CONSOL Energy Center and the SouthSide Works for 10 percent off merchandise. Then, check out the offensive firepower of Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Phil Kessel! CONSOL Energy Center will be the place to be when the puck drops on the Penguins home schedule October 13. Individual game tickets are on sale now for all home games! Be there for all the marquee match-ups, the hottest rivalries and the coolest promotions of the season. Get your tickets today, at ticketmaster.com/penguins! AAA discount excludes Penguins Foundation items and game-used equipment.
The AAA Auto Repair Program October is Fall Car Care Month and AAA has identified a network of approved repair facilities that include new car dealerships and independent garages. These shops all meet AAA’s strict quality standards and display the AAA logo. When you see the AAA Approved Auto Repair sign, you’ll find highly trained technicians, a wide range of professional repair services and guaranteed workmanship. Only about one-third of repair facilities that apply for the AAR rating, are able to meet AAA’s rigid criteria. All repairs, parts, labor, and components are guaranteed for up to 24 months or 24,000 miles. See page 23 for a special Fall Car Care supplement and a list of AAA Approved Auto Repair in your area.
Tropical Days Savings from AAA Travel Play on the world’s best beaches and resorts and enjoy Triple Crown Savings during Tropical Days from AAA Travel and Pleasant Holidays. Tour the ancient Mayan capital of Chichen Itza in Cancun. Climb Dunn’s River Falls in Ocho Rios, or take a surfing lesson on Waikiki Beach. Book and deposit your all-inclusive 5-night or longer getaway by October 31, 2015 and enjoy Triple Crown Savings of up to $250 per booking. SEE PAGE 9.