Friday, September 15th 

Join us on Opening Day for a day full of fun!  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, parade, agricultural and livestock exhibits, plus an array of exhibits, rides, shopping, crafts, and TONS of foods.

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 will be stationed along the Avenue of States to answer questions and provide information.

COST: $58 per person – Includes charter bus transportation and The Big E admission fee.

$48 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

Thursday, September 21^st

Enjoy a wonderful afternoon on Boston Harbor for an afternoon of distinctive dining and incredible views aboard the yacht Hornblower during this 2 hour lunch cruise.

The scenic route departs from Commonwealth Pier and cruises past notable sights including the USS Constitution, Zakim Bunker Hill Memorial Bridge and Inner Boston Harbor Islands.  View the Boston city skyline from the massive windows surrounding the two climate-controlled interior dining decks or take in the stunning panoramic views from the upper, outdoor sky deck.

Listen to onboard musical entertainment while enjoying your incredible buffet lunch.  The delicious buffet includes multiple salads, chicken, salmon, pork, pasta, selection of vegetables, fresh bread, a signature dessert station, and drinks.  (menu available upon request)

After the cruise, a short ride brings us to Faneuil Hall Marketplace and Quincy Market.  You will be given time on your own to explore the many shops, learn the history of the area, and enjoy the day!

COST: $108 per person includes charter coach transportation and Boston Harbor Lunch Cruise.

Driver tip is not included.

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

6:45 PM Approximate return time to Norwich

call Hilary to sign up  (860) 889-5960

Tuesday, September 26th from 10:30am-3:00pm

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

First, enjoy a delicious lunch at Olive Garden (lunch on your own).  After lunch a short ride will bring you to Nature’s Art Village in Montville where you will have time on your own for shopping.

Spend some time at The Shops, a collection of small shops all located in one building.  Unique gifts including minerals, fossils, jewelry and toys – anything you can think of!  Shops include Artful Gift Shop, Ancient Fossil Shop, A to Z Mineral Shop, Artistic Jewelry Shop and more.

Be sure to also stop by The PAST Antiques Marketplace.  With more than 90 dealers under one roof, this unique shopping experiences features 14,000

square feet of antiques, collectibles, and crafts displayed on two accessible floors.

Cost: $2 for transportation.  Lunch and any additional activities are on your own.

Bus leaves the Senior Center at 10:30 a.m. and returns approx. 3:00 p.m.

Wednesday, October 25^th

First, you will have time on your own for lunch in Chester.  You will be dropped off on Main St. where you can choose from one of the cafes or restaurants to eat at.

Following lunch, a short ride will bring you to The Terris Theatre.  The Terris Theatre is Goodspeed Opera House’s “second” theater for developing fresh, innovative and original new musicals.

Private Jones is inspired by the true story of a deaf soldier in World War I who displays remarkable skill as a sniper while hiding his profound hearing loss.  Driven by an ensemble of deaf, hearing and hard-of-hearing actors and a dynamic Celtic score, witness how one man’s journey through war becomes all the more treacherous since he – and we – can’t hear what’s coming next. 

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

You are responsible to find your own ride to the SC before the trip and home from the SC after. 

COST: $55 per person includes Private Jones center orchestra ticket and transportation.

Lunch is on your own.  (Show contains strong language and depictions of war.)

10:15 AM Depart Rose City Senior Center    5:15 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, September 11 at 5:00pm

Senior Center Members, Non-Residents

-Beginning Tuesday, September 12 at 5:00pm

Open Registration (Any Adults, aged 18 and older)

-Beginning Wednesday, September 13 at 5:00pm