Local benefits for seniors in Tomball, Magnolia: education classes, admission to local sporting events

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Residents age 50 and older in the Tomball and Magnolia areas can enjoy continuing education classes, admission to local sporting events and special homestead exemptions. This list is noncomprehensive but includes a few of the perks available locally for senior citizens.

Tomball ISD Super Senior program (60+)

Seniors with the pass can receive free admission to all TISD home athletic events and fine arts performances except for playoff games, fundraisers and soldout events.

How to enroll: Complete an application and submit in person with a photo ID from 8-11 a.m. or 1-3 p.m. weekdays.

TISD Central Administration Building, 310 S. Cherry St.

Tomball ISD Stadium, 20235 Cypress Rosehill Road

Magnolia ISD Maroon Card (65+)

Seniors can receive free admission to MISD athletic events at home facilities, excluding playoffs, as well as student fine arts performances at MISD facilities, except for fundraisers.

How to enroll: Request a card at the Educational Support Center.

Educational Support Center, 31141 Nichols Sawmill Road

Lone Star College Academy for Lifelong Learning at LSC-Montgomery (50+)

The Academy for Lifelong Learning affords senior adults classes, seminars, activities and skills development. Members can register online and receive benefits such as access to Lone Star College System libraries, discount pricing on fine arts performances, and free or low-cost classes.

Sample courses for Spring 2023: How to Spot Skin Cancer, Fly Fishing, How to Self-publish Your Book, Making of the Modern World, Intro to DNA for Genealogy, Elder Care: What to Know

Learn more: Attend an open house 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan. 11 at the LSC-Tomball Beckendorf Conference Center.

281-357-3676

www.lonestar.edu/all.htm

30555 Hwy. 249, Tomball

65+ homestead exemption

File an over-65 exemption with the Montgomery Central Appraisal District or the Harris Central Appraisal District online, by mail or in person.

Montgomery County:

936-756-3354

www.mcad-tx.org/homestead-exemption

Harris County:

713-957-7800

www.hcad.org

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