Trips

Click here to visit the official Thrive55+ Active Living Center website.

Spots go fast on all our trips and some are already filled up. We do our best to get you the best seats for the best price with a quality trip!  Check our flyers in the Thrive55+ Active Living Center, in our Discover 55+ newsletter or on our Facebook page for added information.

We offer day and extended trips around the USA and abroad. Great for singles, couples, families – there’s something for everyone and all ages. Trips are open to the public.

Questions about a particular trip??  If you just want to know if there is a spot for you you may call 860-441-6785 or if a more specific question call 860-441-6623.  THANK YOU for traveling with us!

Payment must be made upon registering for a day trip. No refunds unless your spot can be filled.

    November and December OATS hikes

    Posted on November 1, 2019 by Groton

    O.A.T.S.a 55+ Outdoor Active Traveling Seniors group

    Each event requires registration please call 860-441-6623

    ¨ Friday, November 8th 9:30 am Ledyard Reservoir Hike with Groton Utilities  approximately 5.25 miles

    ¨ Wednesday, November 28th 9:30 am Pre-Thanksgiving Hike at Pequot Woods is a 3 mile lightly trafficked loop trail that features a lake and is rated as moderate. Can get muddy and is knotty.

    ¨ Monday, December 11th  9:30 am Bluff Point State Park & Coastal Reserve Trail is a 3.6 mile heavily trafficked loop trail that is good for all skill levels.

     

    Awesome Daytrip for friends or family: New York Botanical Gardens Dec 30th

    Posted on October 31, 2019 by Groton

    Monday, Dec 30th New York Botanical Gardens—Holiday Train Show

    NYBG is an iconic living museum, a major educational institution, and a renowned plant research & conservation organization. Founded in 1891 and now a National Historic Landmark, it is one of the greatest botanical gardens in the world and the largest in any city in the United States. Enchanting model trains zip through a display of more than 175 NY  landmarks, each re-created with bark, leaves, and other natural materials. Depart: 7:00am GSC Estimated Return: 7:00pm GSC Register by November 28TH!  $106/res. includes: deluxe motor coach, Friendship Tours Tour Director, driver gratuity and admissions to NYBG and the Holiday Train Show. All ages.

    GREAT GIFT IDEA- the gift of an experience!

     

    Sunday, Dec 8th enjoy Come From Away matinee with us

    Posted on October 23, 2019 by Groton

    Broadway’s “Come From Away” is a Best Musical winner all across North America! Join as we travel to Providence Performing Arts Center on Sunday, Dec 8th to enjoy Come From Away matinee. $67 per resident including your transport, driver, and show ticket.

    This New York Times Critics’ Pick takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships.

    Don’t miss this breathtaking new musical written by Tony nominees Irene Sankoff and David Hein, and helmed by this year’s Tony-winning Best Director, Christopher Ashley. Newsweek cheers, “It takes you to a place you never want to leave!”On 9/11, the world stopped. On 9/12, their stories moved us all.

    Rare Opportunity to see Buddy Guy in Concert

    Posted on October 16, 2019 by Groton

    Friday, Nov 15th Buddy Guy in concert at Garde Arts Center

    Let us chauffeur you!

    RARE opportunity!  Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee BUDDY GUY performs a remarkable show Friday, Nov 15th – 8 pm show.  Amazing seats too! Our seats are Orchestra Center J, K and L rows.

    We provide the ride to and  from the front door of The Garde Arts Center to the  so you have no parking worries. We depart GSC at  7 pm. $68 resident/20 person max.

     

     

     

    Day trip to see COME FROM AWAY

    Posted on October 16, 2019 by Groton

    Sunday, December 8th COME FROM AWAY at Providence Performing Arts Center

    Join us for a day trip to the luxurious and excellent Providence Performing Arts Center to attend the 1 pm matinee of the Broadway show COME FROM AWAY!  Set in the week following the September 11 attacks. It tells the true story of what transpired when 38 planes were ordered to land unexpectedly in the small town of Gander in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, as part of Operation Yellow Ribbon. We drive you to and from GSC and you enjoy the show from our rear orchestra seats. PPAC has several concession stands within the center.  $67 per resident including your transport, driver, and ticket.