All discounts listed in the Tip Sheet can be found at mtabenefits.com.
Holiday Shopping
It’s that time of year again — the time for holiday shopping. As an MTA member, you receive discounts from hundreds of retailers when using the MTA Benefits Discount Directory.
With a wide variety of discount offers to choose from, it’s easy to find a gift for even the pickiest person. Save 15 percent on a variety of assortments from 1800baskets.com or 1800flowers.com — whether loved ones are near or far. Additionally, members save 25 percent at fromyouflowers.com and 10 percent at Hillside Florist & Gifts in Woburn.
Looking for the perfect piece of jewelry? MTA Benefits has you covered with options from Gold World jewelers in East Wareham, offering a 10 percent discount, or Marcou Jewelers in Waltham, which offers a 20 percent discount as well as free jewelry cleaning. Members save 25 percent and receive free jewelry cleaning at Pacheco Jewelers in Cambridge.
A new book is always a great option as a gift for a loved one (or for yourself!). Visit Booklovers’ Gourmet in Webster and save 10 percent on new paperbacks and all used books and get 20 percent off on new hardcovers. Be sure to stop at Broadside Bookshop in Northampton. Members get a 10 percent discount on books without a previous discount listed. Did you know that Brattle Book Shop in Boston is one of America’s oldest and largest bookshops? Browse three floors of books as well as an outside lot. Members receive a 20 percent discount on all inside stock. Then head down to Books by the Sea in Centerville, where MTA members save 15 percent with a current MTA card.
Winter Activities
Longing for an escape? Plan a classic ski adventure in Henniker, New Hampshire, at Pats Peak Ski Area, where MTA members receive a $5 discount on weekends and holidays and $10 off on non-holidays or weekdays. Head to Maple Corner Farm Cross Country Ski Center in Granville and get a $1 discount on a cross-country skiing or snowshoe pass.
There are many options for museum lovers as well. Centerville Historical Museum is offering a $1 discount for MTA members. The museum, founded in 1952, is dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of Centerville and Cape Cod, where the past and present meet the future. Or visit the Children’s Museum at Holyoke, where admission is half-price for members. Features include participatory exhibits that invite interaction and programs that promote learning and self-discovery. For a unique experience, head to the Edward Gorey House and save $5 on admission; the house, in Yarmouth, celebrates and preserves the life and works of the American author, illustrator, playwright, and set and costume designer.
If you’re considering attending a show in Boston, save on tickets to a performance that’s perfect for a date night or family outing. From Dec. 7 to Dec. 19, A Christmas Story, The Musical will be at the Boch Center; save up to 20 percent on this show. Or try the Boston Ballet, where you can save $20 on tickets to The Nutcracker. The American Repertory Theater in Cambridge offers MTA members and family members a $5 discount on a full-price ticket. Some restrictions may apply. The TD Garden offers discounts throughout the year on a variety of shows. Check the MTA Benefits website for the most up-to-date performance information.
For some indoor physical activity, Carousel Family Fun Center in Whitman offers members two-for-one skating admission, not valid on Friday or Saturday evenings. Interskate 91 South in Wilbraham also offers one free admission with one paid admission, good for any morning or afternoon regular public skating session. If you’re looking for a unique activity, visit Rittners School of Floral Design in Boston. Enjoy the Fun With Flowers class, a hands-on stress-reducing recreational workshop where you’ll have fun creating lovely floral art. Impress your family and friends with the neat art that you’ll make and bring home! MTA members get a 25 percent discount on the full price on any of the one-session programs.
Visit mtabenefits.com for a full list of discounts.
