McDonalds is inexpensive and probably has a senior discount, so it makes sense that people on fixed incomes would go there. The food is ruinous, though. Have you ever read "Fast Food Nation?" It's a real wake-up call about McDonalds and what goes into the so-called food they serve, its health consequences, as well the larger economic influences of the behemoth corporation that dishes it up to the world.

Low income seniors frequent free adult education classes, free talks by authors at bookstores, and free concerts and events sponsored by the city in parks and the library. Twelve step groups also seem to serve as social circles (wow--there's some alliteration!) for people to whom they are applicable.

Elmer