On 7/28/2015 4:22 PM, Bruce wrote:

> The idea that elderly people go to McDonald's to meet their friends
> sounds very sad to me. Imagine having lived 75 years and not having
> gotten any further than hanging out at McDonald's.
>

What alternatives would you suggest?

Seniors can get a coffee for 79 cents a sandwich for a buck or so. They
meet their old buddies from work or the old neighbors, etc. They are
welcome to stay as long as they want.

In my town they can go to Bill's Breakfast and spend at least $8 and are
expected to leave and free up that table when done.

It makes you sad, but the people I see there seem to be enjoying the
company of their peers rather that sitting home watching Jerry Springer
or sending cranky messages to newsgroups. Socializing with others is
beneficial.