Trips

Tuesday, December 14^th

Sign up at Reception (by phone or in person) starting on December 6^th

Enjoy time on your own to explore the shops and have lunch at Blue Back Square in West Hartford.  You will be dropped off by The Cheesecake Factory where you can choose to have lunch (or eat at one of the other restaurants in Blue Back Square).  After eating, you will have time on your own to explore the shops.

Cost: $2 for transportation (Senior Center bus).  Lunch is on your own.

Bus leaves the Senior Center at 10:15 a.m. and returns approx. 3:00 p.m.

Per the TSA & State of CT, masks are mandatory to be worn on the bus.

Mini-trips are open to Rose City Senior Center Members only

Mini-trips may be subject to cancellation due to severe weather or unforeseen circumstances

Sign up at Reception (by phone or in person) starting on October 6^th

Enjoy time on your own to explore the shops and have lunch at Olde Mistick Village.  Olde Mistick Village is a unique collection of outdoor shops that has become a favorite for local residents as well as for Mystic’s many visitors searching for that “perfect something”.  For lunch, enjoy a delicious meal at one of the many restaurants including Go Fish, Mango’s Wood Fired Pizza, Pink Basil, Jealous Monk or Bleu Squid.  Lunch is on your own.

Cost: $2 for transportation (Senior Center bus).  Lunch is on your own.

Bus leaves the Senior Center at 9:45 a.m. and returns approx. 2:45 p.m.

Per the TSA & State of CT, masks are mandatory to be worn on the bus.

September 17^th is opening day of The Big E so the fair will be freshly presented and clean!

This is the 105^th year of The Big E.  The Big E is the largest fair in New England with lots of food, fun and great entertainment such as – the Avenue of States, musical entertainment, the Marti Gras Parade, agricultural and livestock exhibits, Clydesdales, plus an array of exhibits, rides, shopping, crafts, entertainment and TONS of foods.  Don’t forget to try The Big E Cream Puff or The Big Éclair!

Opening Day is also Military Appreciation Day!  Active Military and Veterans get free admission to the fair with a Veteran or Military ID.  Representatives from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs from across New England will be stationed along the Avenue of States to answer questions and provide information on both national and state Veteran resources.  A great day to visit!

COST: $48 per person – Includes coach bus transportation and The Big E admission fee.

$38 Active Military and Veterans – Includes transportation.  Free admission with Military ID.

8:30 AM Depart Rose City Senior Center, 8 Mahan Drive, Norwich

7:45 PM Approximate return time to Norwich

Per the State of CT, masks are currently mandatory to be worn on the bus.

This trip has MOSTLY walking.

This trip is open to any adult, 18 years old and older.

Call Hilary to sign up   (860) 889-5960

Mini-trips are open to Rose City Senior Center Members only.   Mini-trips may be subject to cancellation due to severe weather or unforeseen circumstances.

Tuesday, September 21^th  – Captain Scott’s Lobster Dock

Sign up at Reception (by phone or in person) starting on September 7^th

Join us for lunch at Captain Scott’s Lobster Dock in New London.  This casual, outdoor restaurant is a local favorite for seafood lovers!  They offer seafood dinners, lobster rolls, chowder, salads, hamburgers, chicken sandwiches and more!  They also offer Gifford’s of Maine ice cream for dessert.  Captain Scott’s is located right on the water with beautiful views of Shaw’s Cove Marina.

(Please note: Dining is outdoors with a covered seating area available).

Cost: $2 for transportation (Senior Center bus).  Lunch is on your own.

Bus leaves the Senior Center at 11:00 a.m. and returns approx. 1:45 p.m.

Per the TSA & State of CT, masks are mandatory to be worn on the bus.

August Mini-Trip: Mini-trips are open to Rose City Senior Center Members only

Mini-trips may be subject to cancellation due to severe weather or unforeseen circumstances

Sign up at Reception (by phone or in person) starting on August 4^th

Enjoy a beautiful Summer day in Galilee and Point Judith!  Your drop off location will be near George’s of Galilee Restaurant.  You will have time on your own to enjoy lunch, sightseeing and shopping!  You will be within walking distance to Salty Brine State Beach (Galilee Beach) and Roger W. Wheeler State Beach.  Multiple restaurants in the area to choose from or you can pack a lunch and eat by the water as you enjoy the fishing boats come and go.  Be sure to bring your camera, sunblock and hat!

Cost: $3 for transportation (Senior Center bus).  Lunch is on your own.

Bus leaves the Senior Center at 9:30 a.m. and returns approx. 4:00 p.m.

This trip is MOSTLY walking.

Per the State of CT, masks are currently mandatory to be worn on the bus.