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.

    June 26th- Trip to Red Sox baseball game at Fenway Park

    RED SOXS vs WHITE SOX
    We take a coach bus from Groton Senior Center to Fenway to cheer on our 2018 World Series Champs play the Chicago White Sox from our Right Field Box seats. This is a family friendly afternoon game. We have 40 seats only! $111 per resident includes transportation, game ticket and driver gratuity.
    **Payment is required to register for any day trip**

    Our trips are open to all in our area—not just for Groton residents nor just for seniors– as Groton Senior Center is a division of Groton Town Parks & Recreation Dept.

    June 23th- Trip to NY Yankees Old Times baseball game

    New York Yankees vs Astros

    Baseball with a touch of Luxury AUDI YANKEES CLUB VIP PACKAGE A 2-hour luxury dining pregame experience in the Audi Yankees Club at the dining room tables, Section 129 tickets, coach bus transportation, driver gratuity, parking fee & an incredible way to see these baseball teams play live! $230 per person for a magnificent experience!

    **Payment is required to register for any day trip**

    Our trips are open to all in our area—not just for Groton residents nor just for seniors– as Groton Senior Center is a division of Groton Town Parks & Recreation Dept.

    Wednesday, June 12th- Trip to OATS (Outdoor Active Traveling Seniors)- NEWPORT CLIFF WALK

    OATS (Outdoor Active Traveling Seniors)
    Each event requires registration please—860-441-6623

    Departure at 9:30am

    NEWPORT CLIFF WALK The Cliff Walk along the eastern shore of Newport, RI is world famous as a public access walk that combines the natural beauty of the Newport shoreline with the architectural history
    of Newport’s gilded age. The walk runs 3.5 miles and about two-thirds of the walk is in easy walking condition.
    $8 per OATS member 20 person max (GSC bus)

    Trip Presentation for Sunny Portugal Thursday, June 6th

    Wow – what a trip! Our trip presentation for this amazing trip is Thursday, June 6th at 1 pm.

    Of course it is free to attend But please be sure to get yourself signed up for this if you are interested in this trip! (we need to know how many to prep for) You can sign up by calling 860-441-6623.   

    Trip Presentation for Sunny Portugal 
    Estoril Coast, Alentejo & Algarve
    February 21 — March 01, 2020 • 10 Days • 14 Meals

    Highlights:  Portuguese Riviera, Choice on Tour, Lisbon, Fado Dinner Show, Sintra, Obidos, Fatima, Evora, Alentejo Countryside Stay, Sagres, Lagos, Algarve, Faro, Cork Factory, Azeitao, 2 Winery Tours, 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites

    Explore sunny Portugal, with its miles of dramatic shoreline and legacy of global discovery. Along the way, discover the charms of Lisbon with your choice of included sightseeing. Enjoy a three-night stay in a beautiful resort town on the Portuguese Riviera. Meander its narrow cobblestone streets, oceanfront promenade and quaint bay area. In Evora, step inside a medieval walled city with Roman ruins. Travel to Portugal’s scenic “Silver Coast,” dotted with charming villages and castles. Revel in country life with an overnight stay in the heart of Alentejo’s farms and vineyards. Unearth a wealth of Portuguese hand-made crafts like the famed azulejo hand painted tiles and unique items made of cork. Indulge in Portugal’s regional wines during two winery tours. Be swept away by melancholy Fado tunes. Explore the Algarve’s soft sandy beaches and classic fishing villages