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HOT offer through 9/30:  Kenmore, Energy Star Rated, 25 cu ft Side-by-Side Ref ( model 46-59422 )  with 3 Yr Protection Agreement included, just $699 (reg. $1149)- more

 

 

8-25% plan discounts from Sprint/Nextel.  New phone and accessories discounts through 9/11 - more

 

 

$4 off regular adult admission with coupon - more

 

 

 

$22.99 + tax when you show your RARES ID card at the ticket booths at Darien - more

 

 

Always 10% off at Target.com

 

 

 

Buy Starbucks Here!

5% off your favorite coffees - more

 

 

 

 

Dinner & Theatre ...Plus 2010-11 coupon book.  Always half price for RARES members - order here

 

Association special pricing on gift certificates for massages, Dryden theatre, and more. Choose the "specials" category.

 

 

CityPass saves 50% on attraction tickets and skips ticket lines in Toronto and 10 major US cities – plus RARES members save an additional 5% - more.

 

 

Midas services everything on cars and you save at 11 locations in Rochester, Batavia, Geneva and Brockport - more

 

 

Up to 10% off at Overstock.com with coupon code - more.

 

Home financing & home buying seminars- more.

 

 

 

 

Look for the RARES/ESP "Show & Save" sticker at these locations.  Show your card and save.

 

 
OUR CURRENT NEWSLETTER . . .
 
August 2010

The RARES newsletter features new members, activities, and special discounts submitted by our Associate Member vendors for the benefit of our General Members - you!  The newsletter is generated approximately 46 times a year.  Please note that many of the links in this newsletter are restricted to members only and are available by entering your member ID # to the left.

While you are on our site, please add your name to our newsletter distribution list if you're not already on it.  You'll always receive the latest updates on RARES offers and discounts for members.  Your e-mail address is never disclosed to a third party (privacy policy).


 

We send regular weekly updates of almost every week of the year (except holiday weeks).  Scroll down the page to see newsletter updates sent prior to this one.

 

RARES Update 

 

A weekly update for members of the

Regional Area Recreation & Employee 

Services Association  

 

August 26

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Dear RARES Member,

Wind up the summer at your favorite amusement park or water park, Long Acre Farm's Amazing Maize Maze, or the great NYS Fair.

Just 8 more Red Wings home games left (advance purchase coupons available from RARES).  And only a few more Rhinos Soccer home games left as well (show your RARES ID card to save) - see the sports page on our web site for more info.

And remember, for last minute vacation plans you can save on both rental cars and hotels. 

More than 400 opportunities to save at www.rares.org

 

 

NYS Fair

The Fair starts today, Thursday, August 26, and runs through September 6.  RARES has discounted admission tickets for $6 (reg. $10) and Midway Ride Books (a book of 24 ride tickets), regularly $24, just $14.00. 

Check with your RARES Rep at work to see if consignment tickets are available in the workplace.  If not, you may still obtain them from the RARES office.  These are paper tickets so we advise either ordering online (and we'll ship same day if ordered before 4 PM) or picking them up at our Bushnell's Basin office.  Instructions for requesting tickets for pickup can be found here

Pickup requests must be received by e-mail only - no phone orders or drop-ins please.

  

 

Buckmans Car Wash Limited Time Specials

A book of 5 The Works (with 5 day wash again guarantee), just $39.95 (regularly $11.98 each plus tax or $64.69 for 5).  You save over 38%..

A real treat - Buckmans Deluxe detail package, regularly $99.99, just $79.99.  Additional costs for oversized or heavily soiled vehicles.

Order online or by mail - availability guaranteed through September 15.

 

Seabreeze 

Through the holiday, save $4 on Seabreeze adult Ride 'n Slide  tickets when you order them online with the coupon codes you'll find on our web site (pay and print).  

On September 11 and 12, during Seabreeze's Final Fling weekend you can purchase tickets for just $12.99 online with the coupon codes on the RARES web site.

 

 

NHL Pre-Season Special brought to you by the Amerks and the Blue Cross Blue Shield Arena

Florida Panthers vs. the Boston Bruins Exhibition Game.  

You may purchase discounted tickets to see the Florida Panthers take on the Boston Bruins at the Blue Cross Arena on Thursday, September 23, 2010 @ 7:00 PM. Save up to $10 per ticket while tickets are still available!

Details and pricing levels here.  Must be ordered prior to the game.  Contact Nicole Petix at the Amerks with questions, (585) 454-5335, x3021.  

 

 

Online savings

Over 100 opportunities to save online. 

Back to school specials and more this month. 

Special savings right now from Christopher & Banks, Famous Footwear, Luggage Online, Restaurant.com, Hewlett Packard and more - look for the appropriate category on our member's page here.    

 

 

Who we are . . . 

 RARES stands for the Regional Area Recreation and Employee Services Association.

A not-for-profit, tax-exempt organization, RARES has been providing added value to employee benefits programs at hundreds of New York State companies since its founding in 1983.

If your company is a member of RARES, you are a member and entitled to everything RARES offers - over 400 discounts from local, regional and national companies - everything from amusement parks to zoos.  Check us out at www.rares.org.

Sincerely,

 

The RARES Board

 
Current & Coming Up

 

It will heat up again this weekend.  At Roseland Waterpark you save $4.00 off regular adult admission every day with this coupon.  

Save $1 on admission at Long Acre Farms - come out and enjoy the Amazing Maize Maze. 

Show your RARES ID card to save:  $1 on all admission packages;10% in the country market; 10% in JD Wine Cellars on all wine and wine merchandise.  Directions and more information here.

Show your RARES ID card at the ticket booths at Darien Lake to purchase tickets for $22.99 (+ tax).  Includes admission to both the theme park and the waterpark.

Purchase tickets online for Morey's Piers and save up to 30%.  On September 11, Morey's is running a "So long Summer" bash with tickets for just $25 online.

 

Take Your Dog to Camp at Camp Bow Wow

Camp Bow Wow

Let your campers play all day in our indoor/outdoor play yards, and you can view them online anytime with our Camper Cams. Our Certified Camp Counselors® are expertly trained in dog behavior, safety and health management and are there to ensure your pup has a great time!  Now through September 30, buy one day of camp for your pup, get the second at no cost with this coupon and your RARES ID card.

 

 

Quick Links

Save when you eat out.  Member restaurants now include:

Bruster's Ice Cream - Henrietta

Century House

Eastside Cafe

Flaherty's Three Flags Inn - Webster

Jasmine's Asian Fusion

Make & Take Gourmet

Mike's New York Diner

Simply Crepes

Uno Chicago Grill - Victor 

Woody's on Monroe Sports Bar & Grill

Details here

 

Quick Links

Click on the links below to be connected to RARES member only savings (ID # required for access):

Alpha listing of discounts

Amusement parks

Automotive

Car rentals

College planning & aid

Golf

Hotels & lodging

Kids oriented

Legal services & arbitration

Museums

Niagara Falls area

Real estate & mortgages
Restaurants/couponbooks

Services

Special events

Theatre & music

Travel agents

Waterparks 

 
   
 
 

RARES Update 

 

A weekly update for members of the

Regional Area Recreation & Employee 

Services Association  

 

August 17

RARES logo (full color block)

 
 

Dear Brian,

Negotiations broke down this past week with promoters for the Ringling Brothers Circus.  Does not appear that we will have any discounts to the circus this fall - our apologies.

More than 400 opportunities to save at www.rares.org

 

 

Online savings

Over 100 opportunities to save online.  Back to school specials and more this month.  These are just some of the online savings. 

Aeropostale - All jeans buy one, get one free with links on the RARES web site.

David's Cookies - Gourmet cookies.  Perfect for gift giving and you save 20% when ordered online.

Banana Republic - 25% off BananaRepublic.com orders of $125 or more through 8/22.  Coupon code on the RARES web site 

Compact Appliance - Up to 20% OFF + Free Shipping on nearly ALL Ground orders for today, Tuesday, August 17th only.  15% OFF + Free Shipping Wednesday thru Friday. Refrigerators, dehumidifiers, air conditioners and more. 

Dell - significant savings through the Dell Employee Purchase Program - more.

Hewlett Packard - laptop and desktop savings - more.

Overstock.com - 10% off most items on the web site with coupon code found in the RARES web site.

Restaurant.com - $25 gift certificates for $3 with coupon code found in the RARES web site.

Sears Commercial - wholesale plus pricing on hundreds of major appliances - more.

Shoes - Back to school savings of 5 to 20% from Florsheim, Shoes.com, Dr. Scholl's, Fergie Shoes, TriCity New Balance, ShoeMall, TOMS, Finish Line, Payless and more.  For wholesale pricing on NIKE shoes, see the offers by the Perinton Golf and Country Club below.

Target.com - 10% off most items - more.

 

 

NHL Pre-Season Special brought to you by the Amerks and the Blue Cross Blue Shield Arena

Florida Panthers vs. the Boston Bruins Exhibition Game.  

All RARES Members along with their family and friends can purchase discounted tickets to see the Florida Panthers take on the Boston Bruins at the Blue Cross Arena on Thursday, September 23, 2010 @ 7:00 PM. Save up to $10 per ticket while supplies last!

Details and pricing levels here.  Must be ordered prior to the game.  Contact Nicole Petix at the Amerks with questions, (585) 454-5335, x3021.  

 

 

Perinton Golf & Country Club

Two offers from the Perinton Golf & Country Club this week:

First:  The Perinton Golf & Country Club's wholesale NIKE Golf account has been expanded to cover all of NIKE! 

For those of you who are fans of the NIKE brand,NIKE we are sharing our connections and offering you all NIKE shoes at cost. Just visit nike.com, jot down the style numbers for your choices, and give us a call at (585) 223-7651 for your pricing.  Hopefully this will help stretch your dollars for back to school purchases!

Second: Play Golf Under "The Inflatable Lights" special event - A fun and different start for the Labor Day Weekend.  We are transforming our regulation, 18 hole golf course into a Lighted, 9 hole executive layout for the night.  Friday September 3rd, begins at dusk.  Cost is $12 per person or $7 per child when accompanied by an adult.  Call (585) 223-7651 to reserve your spot - more 

  

 

Buckmans Car Wash

Now through September 15 you can save on the following at Buckmans 

A book of 5 The Works (with 5 day wash again guarantee), just $39.95 (regularly $11.98 each plus tax or $64.69 for 5).  You save over 38%..

And their second special - Buckmans Deluxe detail package, regularly $99.99, just $79.99.  Additional costs for oversized or heavily soiled vehicles.

Order online or by mail

 

 

Who we are . . .

  RARES stands for the Regional Area Recreation and Employee Services Association.

A not-for-profit, tax-exempt organization, RARES has been providing added value to employee benefits programs at hundreds of New York State companies since its founding in 1983.

If your company is a member of RARES, you are a member and entitled to everything RARES offers - over 400 discounts from local, regional and national companies - everything from amusement parks to zoos.  Check us out at www.rares.org.

Sincerely,

 

The RARES Board

 

Current & Coming Up

Come out and beat the heat at Roseland Waterpark.   Now through August 22nd,save $7.95 off admission - just $14 with this coupon.  

 

Homearama 2010

This week save at Homearama at Watersong in Penfield, now
through August
22nd.  Save $2 on all admissions with your RARES ID card - no pre-purchase or coupon

required.  Regularly $9, just $7 with RARES ID.  This year's event features cooking demonstrations and wine tastings.  

 

Save 10% on admission to the last Garden Vibes Concert - just show your RARES ID card at the admissions desk.  The final concert is this Thursday, August 19, featuring Alfred St. John's Trinidad and Tobago Steelband- more.

Save $1 on admission at Long Acre Farms - come out and enjoy the Amazing Maize Maze.  Show your RARES ID card to save:  $1 on all admission packages;10% in the country market; 10% in JD Wine Cellars on all wine and wine merchandise.  Directions and more information here.

 

Take Your Dog to Camp at Camp Bow Wow

Let your campers play all day in our indoor/outdoor play yards, and you can view them onlin anytime with our Camper CamsM. Most importantly, our Certified Camp Counselors® are expertly trained in dog behavior, safety and health management and are there to ensure your pup has a great time!  Now through September 30, buy one day of camp for your pup, get the second at no cost with this coupon and your RARES ID card

 

 

Quick Links

Save when you eat out.  Member restaurants now include:

Bruster's Ice Cream - Henrietta

Century House

Eastside Cafe

Flaherty's Three Flags Inn - Webster

Jasmine's Asian Fusion

Make & Take Gourmet

Mike's New York Diner

Simply Crepes

Uno Chicago Grill - Victor 

Woody's on Monroe Sports Bar & Grill

 

Details here

 

 

Quick Links

Click on the links below to be connected to RARES member only savings (ID # required for access):

 

Alpha listing of discounts 

Amusement parks

Automotive 

Car rentals 

College planning & aid 

Golf 

Hotels & lodging 

Kids oriented 

Legal services & arbitration 

Museums 

Niagara Falls area 

Real estate & mortgages 

Restaurants/couponbooks 

Services 

Special events 

Theatre & music

Travel agents

Waterparks 

 

 
   
 

 

 

RARES Update 

 

A weekly update for members of the

Regional Area Recreation & Employee 

Services Association  

 

August 10

RARES logo (full color block)

 
 

Dear RARES Member,

Special savings this this week at Darien Lake during RARES Fun Week.

Coming up, Homearama 2010 - August 14 - 22 and Roseland Waterpark's Fun Week, August 16 - 22nd.

More than 400 opportunities to save at www.rares.org

 

 

Buckmans Car Wash

Buckmans is your home town car wash. 

This month, Buckmans is running two specials.  Now through September 15 you can save on the following:

A book of 5 The Works (with 5 day wash again guarantee), just $39.95 (regularly $11.98 each plus tax or $64.69 for 5).  You save over 38%..

And their second special - Buckmans Deluxe detail package, regularly $99.99, just $79.99.

The Buckmans Deluxe package includes:

  • Hand Wax
  • Complete vacuuming of all hard-to-reach areas
  • Clean dashboard, steering column, instrument panel, and center console
  • Apply dressing to all interior vinyl, leather and plastic trim
  • Vents cleaned with compressed air
  • Clean door jambs
  • Steam clean carpets and floor mats
  • Steam clean cloth seats
  • Apply dressing to leather or vinyl seats
  • Clean glass inside and out
  • Apply Air freshener
  • The "Works" Car Wash with 5 day guarantee!

Order online or by mail here

 

 

Roseland Waterpark

Come out and beat the heat at Roseland.  

 

$21.95 adult admission is regularly $4.00 off with the coupon found on the RARES web site but for the week of August 14 - 22nd only, you can save even more, $7.95 off admission, making your admission just $14 with this coupon.  

 

 

The Amazing Maize Maze

Long Acre FarmsLAF encourages you to come out and enjoy the Amazing Maize Maze. 

Show your RARES ID card to save:

  • $1 on all admission packages
  • 10% in the country market
  • 10% in JD Wine Cellars on all wine and wine merchandise

Directions and more information here.

 

 

Genesee Country Village and Museum

There's a lot happening in at the Genesee Country Village and Museum in Mumford and you save $3 on adult admission and $1 on each child admission when you show your RARES ID card at the admissions booth.  

  • August 14 - 15  Old Time Fiddler's Fair
  • September 4     Fireworks Extravaganza - make reservations now

And don't forget to take a look in the museum store.  You save 5% when you show your RARES ID card at the register.  For more activities at the Genesee Country Village and Museum look here.     

 

 

Coupon Books

Buy local and save!  50% discount on the popular Rochester area coupon book - Dinner & Theatre Plus.  Regularly $16, only $8.00Good now through December 2011!

Save over $1,800.00 with 150+ coupons representing over 75 businesses!

For a list of all current coupons in the 2011 book, look here.

For more information, call:  (585) 424-4840.   Order by mail here.

 

Restaurant.com Weekly Promo Banner 120x90 Restaurant.com coupons.  Use the code at left and access here for your discount.  Code and discount change regularly.  Visit the RARES web site for current offerings.

 

 

Endorsed by The Coupon Mom on Good Morning America2011 Entertainment Books available now.  All areas.  Discounts will vary by time frame.  Order online.

 

 

 

Who we are . . . 

RARES stands for the Regional Area Recreation and Employee Services Association.

A not-for-profit, tax-exempt organization, RARES has been providing added value to employee benefits programs at hundreds of New York State companies since its founding in 1983.

If your company is a member of RARES, you are a member and entitled to everything RARES offers - over 400 discounts from local, regional and national companies - everything from amusement parks to zoos.  Check us out at www.rares.org.

Sincerely,

 

The RARES Board

 

Current & Coming Up

This week, August 9 - 15 is RARES Fun Week at Darien.  $18 admission with this coupon from the RARES web site.  

 

Last weekend to attend the Sterling Renaissance Festival and save $2 on the $24.95 adult admission when you show your RARES ID card at the ticket booths.  Discount good on adult ticket purchases only.  Discount valid for all adult tickets purchased.  The Festival ends this Sunday, August 15.  For more info. on the Sterling Renaissance Festival, look here.  

 

Girls Night the Musical at Geva Theatre Center.  Grab the girls and get ready to party at Geva!   Specially discounted tickets for all performances are just $43.00 for floor level seats or $38 for balcony through August 13.  Only available through Colleen Brown at 232-1366, x 3057

 

Homearama 2010

Homearama comes to Watersong in Penfield, August 14 - 22nd.  Save $2 on all admissions with your RARES ID card - no pre-purchase or coupon required.  Regularly $9, just $7 with RARES ID.  This year's event features cooking demonstrations and wine tastings.  For a great deal, we have just 4 admission passes remaining in our webstore for just $5.75 until they are gone ("specials" category). 

 

Save 10% on admission to the remaining Garden Vibes Concert - just show your RARES ID card at the admissions desk.  Next Concert is next Thursday, August 19, featuring Alfred St. John's Trinidad and Tobago Steelband- more.

 

 

Quick Links

Save when you eat out.  Member restaurants now include;

Bruster's Ice Cream - Henrietta

Century House

Eastside Cafe

Flaherty's Three Flags Inn - Webster

Jasmine's Asian Fusion

Make & Take Gourmet

Mike's New York Diner

Simply Crepes

Uno Chicago Grill - Victor 

Woody's on Monroe Sports Bar & Grill

Details here

 

 

Quick Links

Click on the links below to be connected to RARES member only savings (ID # required for access):

Alpha listing of discounts 

Amusement parks

Automotive 

Car rentals 

College planning & aid 

Golf 

Hotels & lodging 

Kids oriented 

Legal services & arbitration 

Museums 

Niagara Falls area 

Real estate & mortgages 

Restaurants/couponbooks 

Services 

Special events 

Theatre & music

Travel agents

Waterparks  

 

 
 
   
 

 

 

RARES Update 

 

A weekly update for members of the

Regional Area Recreation & Employee 

Services Association  

 

August 4

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Dear RARES Member,

Special savings this weekend at African Lion Safari in Cambridge, ON.  And special savings next week at Darien Lake during RARES Fun Week.

Coming up, Homearama 2010 - August 14 - 22.

Summer's almost over.  If you haven't taken your family on vacation yet, consider one of our indoor waterpark members - Great Wolf Lodge in the Poconos, Hope Lake Lodge in Cortland, or Splash Lagoon in Erie, PA.  Several other waterparks offer savings as well, just check out the web site.

More than 400 opportunities to save at www.rares.org

 

 

Web Design & Hosting 

10% discount on all web services (design/optimization/hosting) for RARES members through Pulse Marketing Group.  

Contact Diane McClure at 377-7555 x210 or e-mail her.

 

 

The Amazing Maize Maze

Long Acre FarmsLAF encourages you to come out and enjoy the Amazing Maize Maze. 

Show your RARES ID card to save:

  • $1 on all admission packages
  • 10% in the country market
  • 10% in JD Wine Cellars on all wine and wine merchandise

Directions and more information here.

 

 

Genesee Country Village and Museum

There's a lot happening in at the Genesee Country Village and Museum in Mumford and you save $3 on adult admission and $1 on each child admission when you show your RARES ID card at the admissions booth.

  • August 6 - 8      National Silver Ball Tournament
  • August 7 - 8      Laura Ingall's Wilder Days
  • August 7 - 8      William Anderson book signing
  • August 14 - 15  Old Time Fiddler's Fair
  • August 27 - 29  21st Century Pioneers

And don't forget to take a look in the museum store.  You save 5% when you show your RARES ID card at the register.  For more activities at the Genesee Country Village and Museum look here.     

 

 

Satellite & Dish TV

Dish Network - Dish By Fish offers RARES members: 

50% off activation fee for new Dish Network and Direct TV customers;

10% off Sirius and XM Equipment purchases; and

$20 off equipment or lease fee for WildBlue high-speed internet activation.

Dish By Fish, 4494 Mt. Payne Rd.,Shortsville, NY  14548.  E-mail them or call 585-289-6813  or 1-866-FISHTV3.

 

RARES members receive a $75 American Express Gift Card when signing up for HughesNet Satellite Internet. 

Free Standard Installation (With Lease Option) ($199 Value)

$100 Hughes Mail-In Rebate (With Purchase Option)

For more details and how to sign up, look here.

 

 

Coupon Books

Buy local and save!  50% discount on the popular Rochester area coupon book - Dinner & Theatre Plus.  Regularly $16, only $8.00Good now through December 2011!

Save over $1,800.00 with 150+ coupons representing over 75 businesses!

For a list of all current coupons in the 2011 book, look here.

For more information, call:  (585) 424-4840.   Order by mail here.

 

Restaurant.com Weekly Promo Banner 120x90 Restaurant.com coupons.  Use the code at left and access here for your discount.  Code and discount change regularly.  Visit the RARES web site for current offerings.

 

 

Endorsed by The Coupon Mom on Good Morning America2011 Entertainment Books available now.  All areas.  Discounts will vary by time frame.  Order online.

 

 

 

Travel

Walt Disney World Orlando - Book by August 14.   Magic Your Waypackage in Walt Disney World in Orlando FL - Family of Four - 5-night, 6-day including hotel accommodations, theme park tickets and you'll receive the Disney Dining Plan at no cost (based on two-adults one junior and one child).  There is a Disney Quick Service Dining Plan available at no cost when you purchase a 5-night, 6-day Magic Your Way Package.   The package includes theme park tickets, hotel accommodations for a family of four (based on 2 adults one junior and one child). 

 

Club Med sale for an All-Inclusive vacation from $115/night.  Book by August 30, 2010.  Travel dates are available now through April 29, 2011 including Thanksgiving, Christmas of 2010 and President's Day 2011. 

 

Norwegian Cruise Line - New Cruise Ship EPIC - 12/11/2010 - 12/18/2010 to the 7-Night Caribbean from Miami to Costa Maya, Roatan and Cozumel - Inside Staterooms starting from $999.00 including port taxes.   

 

Norwegian Cruise Line - Cruise Ship Dawn - 12/17/2010 - 12/26/2010 to the 9-Night Caribbean from Miami to Samana, Tortola, Antigua, Barbados and St. Kitts - Inside Staterooms starting from $719.00 including port taxes. 

 

Norwegian Cruise Line - Cruise Ship Dawn - 12/26/2010 - 12/31/2010 to the 7-Night Caribbean from Miami to Samana, Tortola, Antigua, Barbados and St. Kitts - Inside Staterooms starting from $719.00 including port taxes. 

 

Norwegian Cruise Line - Cruise Ship Dawn - 12/31/2010 - 1/9/2011 to the 9-Night Caribbean from Miami to Samana, Tortola, Antingua, Barbados and St. Kitts - Inside Staterooms starting from $819.00 including port taxes. 

 

Norwegian Cruise Line - Cruise Ship Norwegian Sky - 12/31/2010 - 1/3/2011 for a 4-Day Bahamas and Florida from Miami to Grand Bahama Island, Nassau and Great Stirrup Cay, NCL's Private Island - Inside Staterooms starting from $499.00 including port taxes. 

 

Norwegian Cruise Line - Cruise Ship Pride of America - 1/1/2011 - 1/8/2011 to 7-Night Hawaii from Honolulu to Maui (Kahului) overnight, Hilo, Kona and Kauai overnight - Inside Staterooms starting from $1,059.00 including port taxes. 

For flyers with more details on any of the above trips, contact Coast to Coast Travel at 1-800-632-1988 or by e-mail.

 

 

Who we are . . . 

RARES stands for the Regional Area Recreation and Employee Services Association.

A not-for-profit, tax-exempt organization, RARES has been providing added value to employee benefits programs at hundreds of New York State companies since its founding in 1983.

If your company is a member of RARES, you are a member and entitled to everything RARES offers - over 400 discounts from local, regional and national companies - everything from amusement parks to zoos.  Check us out at www.rares.org.

Sincerely,

 

The RARES Board

 

Current & Coming Up

You always save when you show your RARES ID card at the ticket booths at African Lion Safari and this Friday through Monday, August 6 - 9, you save even more.

This weekend, show your RARES ID card for

  • $20 adult admission
  • $15 child admission

Directions and more information here

 

Save 10% on admission to the remaining Garden Vibes Concerts - just show your RARES ID card at the admissions desk.  Next Concert is this Thursday, August 5, featuring The Sadies - more.

 

This weekend attend the Sterling Renaissance Festival and save $2 on the $24.95 adult admission when you show your RARES ID card at the ticket booths.  Discount good on adult ticket purchases only.  Discount valid for all adult tickets purchased.  The Festival ends this year Sunday, August 15.  For more info. on the Sterling Renaissance Festival, look here.  

 

 

Girls Night The Musical at Geva Theatre Center.  Grab the girls and get ready to party at Geva!   Specially discounted tickets for all performances are just $43.00 for floor level seats or $38 for balcony through August 13.  Only available through Colleen Brown at 232-1366, x 3057

 

Homearama comes to Watersong in Penfield, August 14 - 22nd.  Save $2 on all admissions with your RARES ID card - no pre-purchase or coupon required.  Regularly $9, just $7 with RARES ID.  Very limited # of admission passes available in our webstore for just $5.50 until they are gone ("specials" category). 

 

Show your 2010 RARES ID card at the ticket booths at Darien Lake for $22.99 admission (+ tax) for each ticket you purchase.  Lowest price available and admission is for both parks (water park and the amusement park).  August 9 - 15 is RARES Fun Week at Darien.  $18 admission with coupon - more

 

Downstairs Cabaret Theatre.  $5 off to all performances of Marc Salem's Mindgames, this week only.  $3 off Sunday through Thursday performances of Cooking with the Calamari Sisters and Chris Padgett's 6 Guitars.  (585) 325-4370 - more.

 

The Perinton Golf and Country Club is offering 2011 memberships at 2010 prices and an opportunity to attend a practice round at Augusta during a 2011 practice round day - more.

 

 

 

Quick Links

Save when you eat out.  Member restaurants now include;

Bruster's Ice Cream - Henrietta

Century House

Eastside Cafe

Flaherty's Three Flags Inn - Webster

Jasmine's Asian Fusion

Make & Take Gourmet

Mike's New York Diner

Simply Crepes

Uno Chicago Grill - Victor 

Woody's on Monroe Sports Bar & Grill

Details here

 

 

 

Quick Links

Click on the links below to be connected to RARES member only savings (ID # required for access):

Alpha listing of discounts

Amusement parks

Automotive

Car rentals

College planning & aid

Golf

Hotels & lodging

Kids oriented

Legal services & arbitration

Museums

Niagara Falls area

Real estate & mortgages

Restaurants/couponbooks

Services

Special events

Theatre & music

Travel agents

Waterparks 

 

 
   
 

 

 

RARES Update 

 

A weekly update for members of the

Regional Area Recreation & Employee 

Services Association  

 

July 30

RARES logo (full color block)

 
 

Dear RARES Member,

Summer is rapidly ending.  Save at over 80 amusement parks and waterparks nationwide.

More than 400 opportunities to save at www.rares.org

 

 

Dinner & Theatre Plus Coupon Books

Buy local and save!  50% discount on the popular Rochester area coupon book.  Regularly $16, only $8.00 The current coupon book (2011) is good for all of 2010 through December 2011!

Save over $1,800.00 with 150+ coupons representing over 75 businesses!  

Coupons from the RMSC, Pittsford Cinemas, Downstairs Cabaret Theatre, AMF Bowling, Country Max, Delta Sonic, Michael's Stores, Grossmans, Eagle Vale, Buckmans, Shadow Pines, Rhinos, Speedy's Cleaners, Parkleigh, Wambach's Garden Center and dozens more.  Look here for a list of participating vendors.

 

Also save $$ on both fine and casual dining and carry out at Bazil, Pellegrino's Pomodoro's, Aja Noodle, McArdle's Mama Rosa's, Keenan's, the Distillery, Castaways, Yiannia's, Arby's, Burger King, Rick's Prime Rib and many more.  All coupons are good through December 2011 and may be utilized immediately.  For a list of all current coupons in the 2011 book, look here.

 

For more information, call:  (585) 424-4840.   Mail-order form here.

 

 

 

Family Fun

You always save when you show your RARES ID card at the admissions booths at African Lion Safari in Cambridge Ontario ($6 off in the summer season). 

Coming up Friday through Monday, August 6 - 9, you saven even more.

On that weekend, show your RARES ID card for

  • $20 adult admission
  • $15 child admission

Directions and more information here.

 

Take the family out to the Clubhouse Fun Center (next to Marketplace Mall) for all sorts of fun.The Clubhouse Fun Center has 36 holes of spectacular miniature golf, an awesome arcade, delicious food and an amazing go-kart track!  Show your RARES ID card to receive:

  • Buy one Mini Golf Game, receive a second at no additional cost
  • Buy 20 arcade tokens, get 20 more at no cost
  • $1 off go-kart rides
  • 10% discount on birthday packages and group events.

The Clubhouse Fun Center is located at 70 Jay Scutti Blvd. (directions (585) 272-7888.  More info.

 

Long Acre FarmsLAF encourages you to come out and enjoy the Amazing Maize Maze. 

Show your RARES ID card to save:

  • $1 on all admission packages
  • 10% in the country market
  • 10% in JD Wine Cellars on all wine and wine merchandise

Directions and more information here.

 

Sprint & Nextel

RARES members enjoy savings of between 8 and 25% on their mobile plans with Sprint & Nextel through the Sprint Employee Value Program - more

 

New promotions on phones - ends September 11.  Look here.     

 

 

Who we are . . . 

 RARES stands for the Regional Area Recreation and Employee Services Association.

A not-for-profit, tax-exempt organization, RARES has been providing added value to employee benefits programs at hundreds of New York State companies since its founding in 1983.

If your company is a member of RARES, you are a member and entitled to everything RARES offers - over 400 discounts from local, regional and national companies - everything from amusement parks to zoos.  Check us out at www.rares.org.

Sincerely,

 

The RARES Board

 

Current & Coming Up

 

Girls Night The Musical at Geva Theatre Center.  Grab the girls and get ready to party at Geva!   Specially discounted tickets for all performances are just $43.00 for floor level seats or $38 for balcony through August 13.  Only available through Colleen Brown at 232-1366, x 3057

Homearama comes to Watersong in Penfield, August 14 - 22nd.  Save $2 on all admissions with your RARES ID card - no pre-purchase or coupon required.  Regularly $9, just $7 with RARES ID.  Very limited # of admission passes available in our webstore for just $5.50 until they are gone ("specials" category). 

The Perinton Golf and Country Club is offering 2011 memberships at 2010 prices and an opportunity to attend a practice round at Augusta during a 2011 practice round day - more.

Sterling Renaissance Festival.  Save $2 on the $24.95 adult admission when you show your RARES ID card at the ticket booths.  Discount good on adult ticket purchases only.  Discount valid for all adult tickets purchased.  For more info. on the Sterling Renaissance Festival, look here.  

Show your 2010 RARES ID card at the ticket booths at Darien Lake for $22.99 admission (+ tax) for each ticket you purchase.  Lowest price available and admission is for both parks (water park and the amusement park).  August 9 - 15 is RARES Fun Week at Darien.  $18 admission with coupon - more

 

 

Name Change

Maid 2 Clean has changed their name.  They're now Maid 4 Time.  Same great cleaning services and discount for RARES members.  (585) 359-4834 - more.

 

 

Quick Links

Click on the links below to be connected to RARES member only savings (ID # required for access):

Alpha listing of discounts

Amusement parks

Automotive

Car rentals

College planning & aid

Golf

Hotels & lodging

Kids oriented

Legal services & arbitration

Museums

Niagara Falls area

Real estate & mortgages

Restaurants/couponbooks

Services

Special events

Theatre & music

Travel agents

Waterparks 

 
   
 

 

 

RARES Update 

 

A weekly update for members of the

Regional Area Recreation & Employee 

Services Association  

 

July 21

RARES logo (full color block)

 
 

Dear RARES Member,

Take time to check out the RARES web site to see all of the savings opportunities available to you.  Particular note of the savings at at African Lion Safari, Long Acre Farms, and Roseland Waterpark

More than 400 opportunities to save at www.rares.org

 

 

Flaherty's Three Flags Inn - Webster

Flaherty's original location on the Northeast side, near Irondequoit Bay, has been serving the Rochester area since 1970. Stop in and see what we have to offer. The great food and great service we are famous for, has been a Flaherty's tradition for over four decades.

Our menus are unique, our service is impeccable, and our attention to detail is legendary. Flaherty's Webster features both a huge dining room, and spacious lounge area for either fine dining or a casual get together with friends. We are also happy to take reservations for 6 or more.

The commitment as always, is to provide you the customer, with the best dining experience possible, here at the original Flaherty's.

  • As a RARES member, all you need to do is show your RARES ID card to your server to save 10% on all food and drink.  Save even more on your birthday - look here.

Flaherty's Three Flags Inn, 1200 Bay Road, Webster, NY  14580  (585) 671-0816  

 

 

Mike's New York Diner

Mike's New York Diner is unlike your typical diner. We give great quality food in great portions. We pride ourselves on how hard we strive to be better than any other typical diner. Mike's New York Diner has a great alive New York atmosphere with a very friendly staff. Be sure to take advantage of our daily specials and our free delivery!

At Mike's we offer a complete menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and outdoor patio and a full bar.  We offer  the highest quality food at reasonable prices accompanied by exceptionally fast service.  There are also fresh-baked goods made on the premises.  Take a look at their menu here.

Mike's can cater your breakfast and lunch meetings with free delivery.

  • RARES members, you can save whenever you eat at Mike's when you show your RARES ID card.  Just show your card to your server when you order to save 10% on all food and drink.

Mike's New York Diner is located in the heart of Winton Place (on South Winton Road across from the east end of Brighton Henrietta Town Line Road).  Stop by and have a great desert today.

Mike's New York Diner, 3423 Winton Place, Rochester NY (585)475-1863   www.mikesnewyorkdiner.com

     

    

 

Sam's Club Membership Special

Join Sam's Club July 21 through August 1 and you can receive a $20 gift card upon signing up (new members only). 

Offer valid all all Sam's Clubs.  You do not need to show your RARES ID card for this particular promotion.

 

 

 

Family Fun

Long Acre FarmsLAF encourages you to come out and enjoy the Amazing Maize Maze. 

Show your RARES ID card to save:

·         $1 on all admission packages

·         10% in the country market

·         10% in JD Wine Cellars on all wine and wine merchandise

Directions and more information here.

ALS 

You always save when you show your RARES ID ard at the admissions booths at African Lion Safari in Cambridge Ontario.  But Friday through Monday, August 6 - 9, you saven even more.

On that weekend, show your RARES ID card for

·         $20 adult admission

·         $15 child admission

Directions and more information here.

 

Remember to take the family out to the Clubhouse Fun Center (next to Marketplace Mall) for all sorts of fun.  The Clubhouse Fun Center has 36 holes of spectacular miniature golf, an awesome arcade, delicious food and an amazing go-kart track!  Show your RARES ID card to receive:

  • Buy one Mini Golf Game, receive a second at no additional cost
  • Buy 20 arcade tokens, get 20 more at no cost
  • $1 off go-kart rides
  • 10% discount on birthday packages and group events.

The Clubhouse Fun Center is located at 70 Jay Scutti Blvd. (directions (585) 272-7888.  More info.

 

 

 

Cove Haven Entertainment Resorts

When considering your summer vacation plans - Cove Haven Entertainment Resorts has lowered their weekend rates for the entire summer.

In order to get these savings you must mention code: GA-28650. These savings are up to 40% off our regular weekend rates.  Call 1-800-862-9323.

 

 

 

Who we are . . . 

RARES stands for the Regional Area Recreation and Employee Services Association.

A not-for-profit, tax-exempt organization, RARES has been providing added value to employee benefits programs at hundreds of New York State companies since its founding in 1983.

If your company is a member of RARES, you are a member and entitled to everything RARES offers - over 400 discounts from local, regional and national companies - everything from amusement parks to zoos.  Check us out at www.rares.org.

Sincerely,

 

The RARES Board

 

This week

 

Roseland Water Park

Roseland Water Park - $7.95 off adult admission this week (July 19 - 25th) only with coupon on the RARES web site - more

 

Save $1 per ticket at the George Eastman House Garden Vibes concerts - just show your RARES ID.  Thursday, July 22 at 6 PM, the Josie Waverly Band - more 

 

NASCAR's Heluva Good Sour Cream Dips at the Glen, August 5 - 8.  Your pass for the entire weekend, including admission to all events, is just $50 if you pre-purchase in advance.  This offer expires July 30th so don't delay.  To purchase tickets, contact Mike Evranian, (607) 535-2486, x 351.

 

Girls Night The Musical at Geva Theatre Center.  Grab the girls and get ready to party at Geva!   Specially discounted tickets for weekend performances are just $43.00 for floor level seats or $38 for balcony through August 1.  Only available through Colleen Brown at 232-1366, x 3057

 

The Perinton Golf and Country Club is offering 2011 memberships at 2010 prices and an opportunity to attend a practice round at Augusta during a 2011 practice round day.  They are also offering special pricing on Skechers through August 1 - more.

 

Sterling Renaissance Festival.  Save $2 on the $24.95 adult admission when you show your RARES ID card at the ticket booths.  Discount good on adult ticket purchases only.  Discount valid for all adult tickets purchased.  For more info. on the Sterling Renaissance Festival, look here.  

 

Show your 2010 RARES ID card at the ticket booths at Darien Lake for $22.99 admission (+ tax) for each ticket you purchase.  Lowest price available and admission is for both parks (water park and the amusement park).

 

 

Quick Links

Click on the links below to be connected to RARES member only savings (ID # required for access):

Alpha listing of discounts

Amusement parks

College planning & aid

Golf

Hotels & lodging

Kids oriented

Legal & arbitration

Museums

Niagara Falls area

Real estate & mortgages

Restaurants/couponbooks

Services

Special events

Theatre & music

Travel agents

Waterparks

 

 

Difficulty in accessing links in this newsletter?

 

If you have problems with links in this newsletter loading, the top left-hand side of any page on the RARES web site you'll find a link entitled  "Problems with Web Pages Loading?  Look here for Help."

This link will walk you through how to change the settings on your browser to allow for pages to load properly.  For more information and to access that page now, look here.

 

 
   
 
 

RARES Update 

 

A weekly update for members of the

Regional Area Recreation & Employee 

Services Association  

 

July 15

RARES logo (full color block)

 
 

Dear RARES Member,

Take time to check out the RARES web site to see all of the savings opportunities available to you.  There are over 100 online discounts through stores like Target.com, Overstock.com, Sears Commercial, etc., where you can save hundreds of dollars with each order. 

Coming up next week - two new restaurants will be added to our list - Mike's New York Diner in Winton Place and Flaherty's Three Flags Inn in Webster.  At the end of this month, look for the 2010-2011 issue of the Dinner & Theatre Plus guide with savings on dozens of entertainment venues and restaurants around Rochester.  The book is always half off for RARES members.

More than 400 opportunities to save at www.rares.org

 

 

Clubhouse Fun Center

We are pleased to welcome a new member this week.

The Clubhouse Fun Center (next to Marketplace Mall) is the place to go in Rochester for fun. 

Bring your friends, or the whole family!

The Clubhouse Fun Center has 36 holes of spectacular miniature golf, an awesome arcade, delicious food and an amazing go-kart track!  

Show your RARES ID card to receive: 

BOGO - Mini Golf Games

Buy 20 Arcade Tokens, get 20 more at no cost

$1off - Go-Kart Rides

10% discount on Birthday Packages and Group Events

The Clubhouse Fun Center is located at 70 Jay Scutti Blvd. (directions (585) 272-7888.  More info.

 

 

Coming Up - RARES Fun Week at Roseland Waterpark

As a RARES member, you can print out a coupon and always save $4 off the price of an adut ticket at Roseland Waterpark but for next week, you can save even more.  With this coupon, you can save $7.95 off the price of adult admission and pay just $14 for the week of July 19 - 25.  Another Fun Week with similar discounts is scheduled for August 16th through the 22nd.  

 

 

Behind the Seams with the Red Wings

Always a popular event, this is our annual treat from the Red Wings - a tour of the ball park, dinner, and game. 

Looking for a catchy title several years ago, we called this event "Behind the Seams" as it's a chance to take a look at the stadium and its operations that isn't generally available to the public.  The tour, followed by a Grand Slam picnic dinner (BBQ pork, ribs, chicken and more is finished off by a Monday evening game with the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees. At this game, there will also be an autograph booth appearance by Hall of Famer Rod Carew so the game is sure to be well attended. 

For more information and to register, look here.  This year's event takes place July 26 (Monday) with the tour beginning at 4:30, followed by dinner in the Crow's Nest at 6 PM and the game at 7:05.

         

 

Travel Specials 

El Dorado Resorts Summer & Fall Savings for Adults.  Up to 35% off + spa pampering credit,

El Dorado Spa Resorts & Hotels, by Karisma caters to couples in love. Now you can travel to the white sand beaches and pristine waters you have been dreaming of at these adults only beach hotels, where couples can escape reality and relax together with luxuries such as gourmet cuisine, oversized beach beds, Jacuzzis for two and nightly entertainment in sunny Riviera Maya, Mexico.  Added bonus - Special Offer for our guests - Exclusively with Anchors Aweigh Travel.

Book by July 31 and receive choice of:

 

FREE Beachfront Candlelight Dinner for 2, 

 A "Sweet Upgrade"

50 Minute Beachfront Sky Massage

Valid for travel through Dec. 22, 2010. 

Book here.  Anchors Aweigh Travel, (585) 473-7804 or Toll Free  1-877-517-4227

Register here for chance to win a complimentary vacation at El Dorado Resorts.

 

 

Cove Haven Entertainment Resorts

When considering your summer vacation plans - Cove Haven Entertainment Resorts has lowered their weekend rates for the entire summer.

In order to get these savings you must mention code: GA-28650. These savings are up to 40% off our regular weekend rates.  Call 1-800-862-9323.

 

 

Who we are . . . 

 RARES stands for the Regional Area Recreation and Employee Services Association.

A not-for-profit, tax-exempt organization, RARES has been providing added value to employee benefits programs at hundreds of New York State companies since its founding in 1983.

If your company is a member of RARES, you are a member and entitled to everything RARES offers - over 400 discounts from local, regional and national companies - everything from amusement parks to zoos.  Check us out at www.rares.org.

Sincerely,

 

The RARES Board

 

This week

Geva Girls Night Out

Girls Night The Musicalat Geva.  Grab the girls and get ready to party at Geva!   Specially discounted tickets for weekend performances are just $43.00 for floor level seats or $38 for balcony.  Only available through Colleen Brown at 232-1366, x 3057

Mention this email when making required advance reservations to receive $10 off the price of a ticket to LOVE, JANIS!  at the Downstairs Cabaret Theatre.  Not valid with other discounts or existing reservations.  Based upon availability. The show is in final performances now. Ends July 18.  Call (585) 325-4370.  $3 off Sunday - Thursday performances of all other DCT productions.

Sterling Renaissance Festival.  Save $2 on the $24.95 adult admission when you show your RARES ID card at the ticket booths.  Discount good on adult ticket purchases only.  Discount valid for all adult tickets purchased.  For more info. on the Sterling Renaissance Festival, look here.  

Show your 2010 RARES ID card at the ticket booths at Darien Lake for $22.99 admission (+ tax) for each ticket you purchase.  Lowest price available and admision is for both parks (water park and the amusement park).

Save $1 per ticket at the George Eastman House Garden Vibes concerts - just show your RARES ID.  Thursday, July 22 at 6 PM, the Josie Waverly Band - more 

NASCAR's Heluva Good Sour Cream Dips at the Glen, August 5 - 8.  Your pass for the entire weekend, including admission to all events, is just $50 if you pre-purchase in advance.  This offer expires July 30th so don't delay.  To purchase tickets, contact Mike Evranian, (607) 535-2486, x 351.

 

Quick Links

Click on the links below to be connected to RARES member only savings (ID # required for access):

Alpha listing of discounts

Amusement parks

Automotive

Car rentals

Golf

Hotels & lodging

Kids oriented

Museums

Niagara Falls area

Real estate & mortgages

Restaurants/couponbooks

Services

Special events

Theatre & music

Travel agents

Waterparks 

 

Difficulty in accessing links in this newsletter?

 

If you have problems with links in this newsletter loading, the top left-hand side of any page on the RARES web site you'll find a link entitled  "Problems with Web Pages Loading?  Look here for Help."

This link will walk you through how to change the settings on your browser to allow for pages to load properly.  For more information and to access that page now, look here.

 

 
   
 
 

RARES Update 

 

A weekly update for members of the

Regional Area Recreation & Employee 

Services Association  

 

July 8

RARES logo (full color block)

 
 

Dear RARES Member,

We hope you occasionally check out the RARES web site to see all of the savings opportunities available to you.  You may not realize it, but there are over 100 online discounts through stores like Target.com, Overstock.com, Sears Commercial, etc., where you can save hundreds of dollars with each order. 

Coming up next week - savings from Club House Fun Center (go kart rides, arcade games, mini golf).  At the end of this month, look for the 2010-2011 issue of the Dinner & Theatre Plus guide with savings on dozens of entertainment venues and restaurants around Rochester.  The book is always half off for RARES members.

More than 400 opportunities to save at www.rares.org

 

 

Coming Up - The Finger Lakes Wine Festival

The Finger Lakes Wine Festival comes back to the Glen July 16 - 18.  Featuring tastings of over  85 New York State wineries, gourmet food, culinary classes, wine seminars, a brewers garden & crafts.  Pre-purchase your tickets and save.  Single day admission just $20.  Two day access, just $30.  These discounted tickets have to be purchaed by the end of the day, July 9th. 

To purchase tickets, contact Mike Evranian, (607) 535-2486, ext. 351.

 

 

Behind the Seams with the Red Wings

Always a popular event, this is our annual treat from the Red Wings - a tour of the ball park, dinner, and game. 

Looking for a catchy title several years ago, we called this event "Behind the Seams" as it's a chance to take a look at the stadium and its operations that isn't generally available to the public.  The tour, followed by a Grand Slam picnic dinner (BBQ pork, ribs, chicken and more is finished off by a Monday evening game with the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees. At this game, there will also be an autograph booth appearance by Hall of Famer Rod Carew so the game is sure to be well attended. 

For more information and to register, look here.  This year's event takes place July 26 (Monday) with the tour beginning at 4:30, followed by dinner in the Crow's Nest at 6 PM and the game at 7:05.

         

 

Camp Bow Wow

Camp Bow Wow is North America's Premier Doggy Day and Overnight Camp. Our campers play all day in our indoor/outdoor play yards, and you can view them online anytime with our Camper CamsS. Most importantly, our Certified Camp Counselors are expertly trained in dog behavior, safety and health management and are there to ensure your pup has a great time!  Don't want to board your pups?  Through their Home Buddies program Camp Bow Wow offers in-home sitting services as well! 

Here in Rochester, you can show your RARES ID card to receive 10% off all day camps, boarding, and in-home pet sitting services.  They're also offering 5% off all product sales and, your first day of Doggy Day Camp is at no charge.  Let your pet romp and start saving today - (585) 613-WAGS (9247).  Camp Bow Wow

Rochester is located at 85 Mushroom Boulevard in Rochester. 

 

 

Moscow Ballet

Plan ahead now for the greatest savings.  The Moscow Ballet returns to Rochester December 7 for their performance of the Great Russian Nutcracker.  RARES members may advance purchase tickets for savings up to 24%.  Look for an order form here

For more information about the Moscow Ballet and their extraordinary troupe of young Russian dancers, take a peek here.

  

 

Travel Specials 

El Dorado Resorts Summer & Fall Savings for Adults.  Up to 35% off + spa pampering credit,

El Dorado Spa Resorts & Hotels, by Karisma caters to couples in love. Now you can travel to the white sand beaches and pristine waters you have been dreaming of at these adults only beach hotels, where couples can escape reality and relax together with luxuries such as gourmet cuisine, oversized beach beds, Jacuzzis for two and nightly entertainment in sunny Riviera Maya, Mexico.  Added bonus - Special Offer for our guests - Exclusively with Anchors Aweigh Travel.

Book by July 31 and receive choice of:

 

FREE Beachfront Candlelight Dinner for 2, 

 A "Sweet Upgrade"

50 Minute Beachfront Sky Massage

Valid for travel through Dec. 22, 2010. 

Book here.  Anchors Aweigh Travel, (585) 473-7804 or Toll Free  1-877-517-4227

Register here for chance to win a complimentary vacation at El Dorado Resorts.

 

 

Golf

Remember that you can save when you golf at Ravenwood, the Executive South Family Golf & Recreation Center (Henrietta), Perinton Golf & Country Club, or when you take advantage of the 13 championship courses that are part of the New York Golf Trail - more 

Also, your RARES member company or organization may be eligible to utilize the course at the Perinton Golf & Country Club for a "Company Guest Day" that includes no greens fees all day long for your everyone in the company. 

Arrangements must be made through your company HR or Benefits office directly with the Perinton Golf and Country Club.  We sent all RARES Reps information about this yesterday so contact your HR/Benefits office and ask them to sign up - there's no cost involved. 

 

 

Who we are . . . 

RARES stands for the Regional Area Recreation and Employee Services Association.

A not-for-profit, tax-exempt organization, RARES has been providing added value to employee benefits programs at hundreds of New York State companies since its founding in 1983.

If your company is a member of RARES, you are a member and entitled to everything RARES offers - over 400 discounts from local, regional and national companies - everything from amusement parks to zoos.  Check us out at www.rares.org.

Sincerely,

 

The RARES Board

 

This week

George Eastman House Garden Vibes

Save $1 per ticket at the George Eastman House Garden Vibes concerts - just show your RARES ID.  Thursday, July 8 at 6 PM, the Campbell Brothers - more

 

Girls Night The Musical at Geva.  Grab the girls and get ready to party at Geva!   Specially discounted tickets are just $43.00 for floor level seats or $38 for balcony - this special pricing is through July 11 only so hurry.  Only available through Colleen Brown at 232-1366, x 3057. 

 

Mention this email when making required advance reservations to receive $10 off the price of a ticket to LOVE, JANIS!  at the Downstairs Cabaret Theatre.  Not valid with other discounts or existing reservations.  Based upon availability. The show is in final performances now. Ends July 18.  Call(585) 325-4370.

 

Sterling Renaissance Festival.  Save $2 on the $24.95 adult admission when you show your RARES ID card at the ticket booths.  Discount good on adult ticket purchases only.  Discount valid for all adult tickets purchased.  For more info. on the Sterling Renaissance Festival, look here.  

Show your 2010 RARES ID card at the ticket booths at Darien Lake for $22.99 admission (+ tax) for each ticket you purchase.  Lowest price available and admision is for both parks (water park and the amusement park).

 

 

Six Flags Great Adventure (NJ) Special Ticket Pricing

Six Flags Great Adventure or Hurricane Harbor, NJ. Includes admission to the Wild Safari Animal Park. Special offer - $20.00.  6 tickets left at this special price (reg. discounted price of $25 discounted on our web site in any quantity - regularly $49.99).

Other gift certificate prices reduced 50% + on massages (Mind & Body Connection) and George Eastman House Admission ($4).  All in limited quantities, first-come, first-served.  Available for online ordering only at the RARES web store ("special offers" category). 

 

 

  

Difficulty in accessing links in this newsletter?

 

If you have problems with links in this newsletter loading, the top left-hand side of any page on the RARES web site you'll find a link entitled  "Problems with Web Pages Loading?  Look here for Help."

This link will walk you through how to change the settings on your browser to allow for pages to load properly.  For more information and to access that page now, look here.

 

 
   
 
 

RARES NEWSLETTER CONTEST

 

enter now!  The hits on our RARES web site average over 1.8 million hits monthly and the readership of our newsletter is in excess of 24,000 individuals each month.

 

As a reward to our loyal members.  Many of our RARES Associate Members offer great gift certificates and promotional giveaways each month to our membership as a thank you for making the RARES program a success and as a way of reminding you about their discounts.  We award over a dozen prizes each month and more than 200 each year.

 

The contest is open to RARES members only and requires you to visit one of the corresponding profile pages of our supporting Associate Members and click on the link at the bottom of that page to send us an e-mail for your entry.  That's all there is to it.  Just visit the Profile Page of one of our Associate members and click on the link at the bottom of the page to send us an e-mail.  Over a dozen prizes are announced each month.  The RARES web site contest is sponsored by Magellan Realty, Martin's Fantasy Island, Geva Theatre Center, A Legal Center, Rochester Home Builder's Association, Enchanted Forest/Water Safari, Downstairs Cabaret Theatre, A Massage Center, Delta Sonic Car Wash, and the Mind & Body Connection.

 

In August, Melissa Briggs of Sage Rutty & Company won a 3-day, 2-night weekday all-inclusive stay in a suite of her choice at Cove Haven Entertainment Resorts.  Visit the Cove Haven Entertainment Profile Page, and you too could win!

 

Past contest winners have included:

  • Season Meyers, Chapin Manufacturing

  • Heather Stevens, LaBella PC

  • Lisa Waterhouse, First Niagara Risk Management

  • Donna Sterlace, RIT

  • Kevin McGlynn, Xerox Corporation

  • Carl Schoonover, United Memorial Medical Center

  • Kelly Bailey, Veterans Administration

  • Victoria Cunningham, First Niagara Bank

  • Marisha Wilder, Rochester Housing Authority

  • Stephany Brown, RIT

  • Julia Bowen, United Way

  • Tim Meisenzahl, Sutherland Global Services

  • Stacey Derooy, RIT

  • Shana Gross, Sutherland Global Services

  • Allison Scott, Rochester General Hospital

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