Trips

First, enjoy a delicious lunch at Ninety Nine Restaurant (lunch on your own).  Following lunch, a short ride will bring you to the beautiful Goodspeed Opera House for the delightful musical Oliver!  Set along the tranquil Connecticut River, the Goodspeed Opera House was built in 1876 by William Goodspeed.  This intimate theater brings you closer to the excitement of live musicals and will delight, inspire and entertain you with their shows!

Oliver! ~ Charles Dickens’ beloved orphan makes his Goodspeed debut in the hope-filled musical set in the dark shadows of Victorian London.  Bounced from workhouse to forced labor, Oliver Twist escapes to the streets where he meets Fagin, the Artful Dodger and a band of child pickpockets.  Will he find love, home and happiness before it’s too late?  Consider yourself part of the family with the colorful international smash that gave the world “Where Is Love?,” “Food! Glorious Food!” and “As Long As He Needs Me.”

This trip will be using the Senior Center bus for transportation. 

You are responsible to find your own ride to the Senior Center before and after the trip. 

COST: $65 per person  includes Oliver! side orchestra ticket and transportation.

Lunch is on your own.  Limited tickets available.

11:00 AM Depart Rose City Senior Center    5:30 PM Approximate return time

REGISTRATION BY TELEPHONE 

*On your registration day, Dial (860) 889-5960.  When you hear the message

 saying the Senior Center is closed, dial 3433 and follow the instructions.*

Senior Center Members, Norwich Residents

-Beginning Monday, July 30 at 5:00pm

Senior Center Members, Non-Residents

-Beginning Tuesday, July 31 at 5:00pm

Open Registration (Any Adults, aged 18 and older)

-Beginning Wednesday, August 1 at 5:00pm

Departure Time: 10:45am

Approximate Return Time: 8:00pm

Cost: $75.00 per person includes roundtrip motorcoach, lunch at Quonset ‘O’ Club, and Lighthouse Cruise ticket.  Driver tip is not included.  Lunch choice due at sign-up.

This Trip has Some Walking.

Limited Seats Available!  Don’t Wait to Sign-Up!

We start our day with a delicious lunch at the elegant Quonset ‘O’ Club restaurant.  (Lunch choice below).  Following lunch, we take a short drive to Rhode Island Bay Cruises to board our luxurious fast ferry, Ava Pearl, for our Narragansett Bay Lighthouse Cruise.  The Ava Pearl has multi-viewing levels, an outside sundeck, climate controlled interior seating, restrooms and a snack bar.

The 90 minute narrated Lighthouse Cruise will showcases 10 of Rhode Island’s most beautiful and historic lighthouses in Narragansett, Jamestown and Newport.  Other sights include 10 islands, miles of coastline with fabulous views of Newport including Castle Hill, Ocean Cliff, Hammersmith Farm (childhood home of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis), Fort Adams and Newport Harbor.

Be amazed as you sail under the Jamestown-Verrazano Bridge and the Newport Pell Bridge.  The narrated cruise will include historical facts and folklore to entertain and educate you as you take in the picturesque sights and breathtaking views.  Be sure to bring your camera!

Now that you have seen beautiful Newport from the bay on your delightful cruise, why not enjoy it on land as well!  Following the cruise, a short drive will bring you to Newport.  You will be dropped off near the Newport Visitor Center to enjoy time on your own for shopping, dinner or just enjoying the beautiful views that Newport has to offer.  A great way to end your wonderful day!

Quonset ‘O’ Club Menu: Choice of New England Baked Scrod or Pan-Sautéed Chicken Cutlet Served with: Mixed Greens Salad with House Italian Dressing, Garlic Mashed Redskin Potatoes, Sautéed Green Beans, Strawberry Shortcake, Coffee or Tea.

Call Hilary to Sign Up 860-889-5960

August Day-Long Trip

This trip is open to ANY ADULT, 18 years old and older

Boston Red Sox vs. Cleveland Indians

Fenway Park, Boston, MA

Thursday, August 23^rd

Enjoy a great afternoon watching the Boston Red Sox play the Cleveland Indians at Historic Fenway Park. Great seat location on the 3^rd base side in Grandstand section 30. These seats are located under an overhang (so no sitting in the sun) and have an awesome view of the action on the field!

Our coach bus will drop us off and pick us up on Ipswich Street which is right next to Fenway Park. We will arrive with enough time for you to enjoy lunch at one of the many local restaurants outside of Fenway or in plenty of time to watch all the warm-up action on the field before the game. (Game time 1:05 p.m.)

COST: $94 per person includes transportation and game ticket. Driver tip is not included.

8:45 AM Depart Rose City Senior Center, 8 Mahan Drive, Norwich

8:00 PM Approximate return time to Norwich

This trip has Moderate walking with stairs.

Boston on Your Own

Thursday, August 23^rd

A great opportunity to visit Boston for some fantastic sightseeing, fun shopping and wonderful restaurants. Your drop off and pickup location will be next to Fenway Park on Ipswich Street. With multiple restaurants in the area, you will have a hard time choosing where to eat!

The sights within walking distance include Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston Symphony Hall and the Prudential Center which is home to multiple shops and restaurants. Feeling more adventurous? Jump on the “T” (Boston subway) and your Boston sights to visit are endless!

(Please note: We will be leaving Boston following the Red Sox game at approximately 5:00 p.m.)

COST: $30 per person includes transportation. Driver tip is not included.

8:45 AM Depart Rose City Senior Center, 8 Mahan Drive, Norwich

8:00 PM Approximate return time to Norwich

This trip has Mostly walking.

REGISTRATION BY TELEPHONE (For Both)

 *On your registration day, Dial (860) 889-5960.  When you hear the message  saying the Senior Center is closed, dial 3433 and follow the instructions.*

Senior Center Members, Norwich Residents -Beginning Sunday, June 24 at 5:00pm

Senior Center Members, Non-Residents-Beginning Monday, June 25 at 5:00pm

Open Registration (Any Adults, aged 18 and older)-Beginning Tuesday, June 26 at 5:00pm

July Day Long Trip – This trip is open to any adult, 18 years old and older.

Start with a delicious buffet luncheon with all foods prepared on the premises.

Following lunch enjoy the hilarious Matinee performance of No Tell Motel!

Brandon and Sarah plan a quick, sexy rendezvous at the Bird of Paradise Motel and discover getting what you want isn’t always what you want!  A meddling motel manager with issues, a roll-away cot, guilt and an inconvenient husband somehow combine for a happy ending! 

Following the Matinee, return to your seat in the dining room for a fun-filled Cabaret Show!

Sample Buffet Menu: Fruit Salad, Cole Slaw, Lettuce Bowl, Three Bean Salad, Beets, Cucumber Salad, Rigatoni with Meat Sauce, Meatballs, Roasted Chicken, BBQ Chicken, Glazed Ham, Italian Sausage and Peppers, Baked Scrod, Green Beans, Glazed Carrots, peas & carrots, Vegetable Medley, Sweet Potatoes, Baked Beans, Roasted Potatoes, Rice, Fresh Baked Rolls, Assorted Desserts, Coffee and Tea

COST: $72 per person includes roundtrip motorcoach, fabulous buffet lunch, matinee performance of “No Tell Motel”, and cabaret show.  Driver tip is not included.

9:30 AM Depart Rose City Senior Center, 8 Mahan Drive, Norwich

6:30 PM Approximate return time to Norwich

This is Minimal Walking.

REGISTRATION BY TELEPHONE

 *On your registration day, Dial (860) 889-5960.  When you hear the message  saying the Senior Center is closed, dial 3433 and follow the instructions.*

Senior Center Members, Norwich Residents– Beginning Monday, June 18 at 5:00pm

Senior Center Members, Non-Residents– Beginning Tuesday, June 19 at 5:00pm

Open Registration (Any Adults, aged 18 and older)– Beginning Wednesday, June 20 at 5:00pm

June 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.

Bus leave the Senior Center at 9:45 a.m. and returns approx. 4:30 p.m.

Talk by Sam Ducharme                South Windsor Senior Center

“Not all those who wander are lost” ~ J.R.R.Tolkien

Our first stop will be at TGI Fridays for an early lunch (lunch on your own).  Following lunch we will head over to the South Windsor Senior Center to hear an inspiring talk from Sam Ducharme.

Sam Ducharme set out on a 2180 mile, 14 state backpacking trip from Springer Mountain, Georgia to Mt. Katahdin, Maine to thru hike the Appalachian Trail.  During his six month journey he documented the rugged beauty of the Appalachian Mountains, the wildlife, the hardships encountered on the trail, as well as the people, culture and humanity at its finest.

Join us as Sam tells his journey through the trail towns, over the mountaintops and through the backcountry. The images and stories will leave you with a renewed awe of the beauty of our country and its people.  See his gear, learn how he cooked, and hear what it is like sleeping in a hammock for six months through three seasons.  You will also hear how Sam returned to the trail the following year, connecting with aspiring thru hikers, paying it forward, and his return to the summit of Mt. Katahdin.

Sam Ducharme is a retired K9 Officer and is a lifelong resident of Connecticut. He has two adult sons, both serving in the United States Air Force. As an avid outdoorsman, (and finding the nest empty), Sam decided to buy a backpack and a plane ticket to Georgia. From there, he started walking north. With no prior backpacking experience, he learned on the trail. Gear, trail nutrition, enduring the elements, and the logistics involved in a long distance backpacking trip were hard lessons. After 20 years working within Connecticut’s prisons, the search for a positive recharge resulted in a life changing journey.

Following Sam’s talk, you will have an option to head outside to enjoy a 30-40 minute light hike at the South Windsor Senior Center.  This hike is optional and you can remain in the Senior Center instead.

Cost: $3 for transportation.  Lunch is on your own.  Limited seats available.

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