Trips

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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.

    BOOMERS A TO Z:My Life, My Time, My Way

    Posted on November 15, 2016 by Groton

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    Groton Senior Center presents our monthly

    BOOMERS A TO Z:My Life, My Time, My Way

    This month’s topic:

    “They Called Her Reckless – A true story of War, Love and One Extraordinary Horse”

    Guest speaker:  Author Janet Barret – Her experiences as a horsewoman gave her a particular appreciation of the tight bond that developed between Reckless and her fellow Marines, from which the story springs.

    Tuesday, December 13, 2016, 5:30pm to 7pm

    Pot roast dinner for only $6

    Please register for the dinner  by December 9, 2016

    (860)441-6785

     Discover the Groton Senior Center

    Please register ASAP

    November and December DAY TRIPS with Groton Senior Center

    Posted on October 26, 2016 by Groton

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    Something for everyone!!

    We have some terrific day trips coming up soon:

    — EASTERN CT BALLET: THE NUTCRACKER

    Sunday, December 11, 2016     $47 pp

    We travel via GSC bus to THE GARDE ARTS CENTER for our Center Orchestra seats for the 1:30 pm show.

    — HOLIDAY LUCHEON SHOW starring THE COMPANY MEN

    Wednesday, December 7, 2016     $106 pp

    We take a COACH bus to Aqua Turf Club, Plantsville, CT for this wonderful show of Seasonal Favorites by this talented group of energetic guys!

    –CHRISTMAS IN NEWPORT FEATURING LASALETTE SHRINE

    Thursday, December 15th   $115 pp

    We travel by COACH bus in the morning to Newport to visit one of the Newport Preservation Society mansions that are elegantly decorated for the holidays.

    Next, we will depart for the OLD GRIST MILL TAVERN in Seekonk, MA do lunch. After lunch, we will travel to Attleboro, MA home of the LaSalette Shrine, where you will enjoy a delightful Christmas concert, a mass and a dazzling display of Christmas lights that will fill your hearts with the true meaning of the holiday season.

     

    For more details on ANY of these trips please call 860-441-6623 OR email cmorrison@gmail.com

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    NEWPORT PLAYHOUSE TRIP : “Last of The Red Hot Lovers”

    Posted on October 17, 2016 by Groton

    Wednesday, October 26

    Newport Playhouse & Cabaret trip

    At Newport’s only Dinner Theater enjoy their great home-style buffet, a wonderful play in their intimate theater and a fun-filled cabaret in the dining room.
    Buffet 11:30am…Curtain 1:00pm
    Cabaret always follows the play.
     
    $62/RESIDENT $72/NONRESIDENT
    We leave at 9:45 am & return approximately 6 pm at Groton Senior Center.
     
    LAST OF THE RED HOT LOVERS
    Written by Neil Simon
    Directed by Tony Annicone
     
    Middle-aged and married, overworked and overweight, Barney Cashman wants to join the sexual revolution before it’s too late and arranges three seductions: the first, Elaine Navazio proves to be a foul-mouthed bundle of neuroses; Bobbi Michele is next, a 20-ish actress who’s too kooky by half; finally comes September and Jeanette Fisher, a gloomy, depressed housewife who happens to be married to Barney’s best friend.
    To register call 860-441-6785

    AMERICAN VETERANS SHOW Monday Nov 14th

    Posted on October 13, 2016 by Groton

    AMERICAN VETERANS SHOW
    AT AQUA TURF W LUNCH

    Salute to American Veterans!

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    Deborah Wang and Full Sound Band will supply the music for dancing!

    As is tradition, we will feature a PRESENTATION OF THE COLORS, complete with a bagpiper!

    Also, The Glamour Girls will regale you with a “USO” style set during lunch.

    $ 58/per resident

    Salad/ Bowtie Broccoli Alfredo/Chicken Marsala/Roast Pork Loin/Vegetable/Potato/Apple Crumb Cake

     ~ Complimentary Glass of beer or wine ~
    Complimentary Coffee & Donuts

    Transportation is via our Groton Senior Center bus so space is limited to 24 persons

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