Trip Sign-Up: “Gypsy” at Goodspeed Opera House

Sign up for this trip on Thursday, June 15th!

 

First, enjoy a delicious lunch at Olive Garden (lunch on your own).  Following lunch, a

short ride will bring you to the beautiful Goodspeed Opera House for the delightful musical Gypsy.

Here she is, world!  Momma Rose, the ambitious stage mother determined to drive her daughters toward stardom, takes center stage in one of the most celebrated musicals of all time.  And with her comes a parade of iconic tunes that conjure the joys and heartaches of show business: “Everything’s Coming Up Roses”, “Let Me Entertain You”, “Together, Wherever We Go”, and more.  The brassy masterpiece about vaudeville and burlesque lights up the Goodspeed stage for the very first time!

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: $76 per person includes Gypsy center orchestra ticket and transportation.

Lunch is on your ownLimited tickets available.

10:45 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, May 8 at 5:00pm

Senior Center Members, Non-Residents

-Beginning Tuesday, May 9 at 5:00pm

Open Registration (Any Adults, aged 18 and older)

-Beginning Wednesday, May 10 at 5:00pm

 

Trip: Olde Mistick Village / Mystic Aquarium

Tuesday, May 23rd

 

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

Enjoy time on your own to explore the unique gift shops while having a delightful day walking around Olde Mistick Village.  For lunch, enjoy a delicious meal at one of the many restaurants onsite ~ Mango’s Wood Fired Pizza, Pink Basil, Jealous Monk, Bleu Squid or Steak Loft.

For a little more adventure, purchase tickets (online) and visit Mystic Aquarium located next door!

Mystic Aquarium offers free admission to veterans/active military; SNAP EBT cardholders; Fire, Police & EMT; Foxwoods employees as well as gold, platinum, and diamond level Foxwoods Rewards cardholders; and discounted tickets to Pfizer employees, and Aquarion customers.  Limited entrance tickets available each day and tickets often sell out.  You must get your tickets in advance and proper identification is required at the door.  Visit www.mysticaquarium.org for information and tickets.

Cost: $2 for transportation (Senior Center bus).  All other costs are on your own.

 

Generations Family Health Center

Wednesday, May 24th from 11:45am-12:45am

 

Meet with a community health worker from Generations Family Health Center.  Generations offers access to Primary Care (Medical, Dental and Behavioral Health) and is currently accepting new patients of all ages.  Generations also offers assistance with insurance applications, a Sliding Fee Scale available, assistance with linkages to financial benefits, and can help you to afford your prescriptions.

Drop-in between 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. to discuss your health care needs.  An appointment is not needed.  Generations Family Health Center is located at 330 Washington Street, Norwich.

 

Trip: On Golden Pond Orchestra at Ivoryton Playhouse

Wednesday, May 31st from 10:45am-5:15pm

 

First, enjoy a delicious lunch at Lenny & Joe’s Fish Tail (lunch on your own).  Following lunch, a short ride will bring you to the beautiful Ivoryton Playhouse for the delightful play On Golden Pond.

COST: $55 per person includes On Golden Pond orchestra ticket and SC Bus transportation.

 

WAITING LIST ~ Call Hilary for info (860) 889-5960

Tai Chi & Qi Gong Continuing Class

New Session Starting May 26th

Classes on Fridays from 12:00-1:30pm

 

Cost: $85 per 8 week session

Instructed by Diane Chapin

 

This class is open to Senior Center Members who have previously taken Tai Chi and familiar with form and movement.  Can’t make it to the May 26th class?  No problem!  You can start on June 2nd.

Session is 8 weeks.  No class on Friday, June 9th.  Last class on July 21st.

 

Dining Out Program at Steak Loft

Tuesday, May 16th at 5:00pm

 

our way of giving back to the community that gives to us. An evening outing of dining, socializing, and enjoyment! Each month one special restaurant will be featured. Our van will pick you up or you can meet us there. Each person pays their own tab. Order a full entrée or just appetizers. Registration required.

Trip: Newport Playhouse

Thursday, May 18th

 

“Run For Your Wife” – The play is a British farce that originally debuted in 1982. Newport Playhouse has been running long enough to be considered a Rhode Island institution. They have found the perfect formula.

ENJOY A GREAT BUFFET-A WONDERFUL PLAY-A FUN-FILLED CABERET!

Buffet 11:30am, Curtain 1:00pm & Cabaret always follows the play We do the driving on one of our own buses. We meet at Thrive55+ Center and depart from our parking lot. $78 resident/88 non resident includes, transportation, driver, admissions, refreshments/meals. All trips must be paid for at
time of time of registration.

OATS May Hike at Candlewood Ridge

Wednesday, May 24th at 10:00am

 

With Groton Open Space Association 2-3 mile partially hilly hike.

Hoping we catch the Mountain Laurel in bloom.

 

All OATS outings require that you sign up prior. Call 860-441-6623 or email colsen@groton-ct.gov to register for each event.

Volunteer Appreciation Event

Wednesday, May 17th at 4:00pm

At Mystic Luxury Cinemas 

 

We would like to thank you by inviting all volunteers to please join us for a movie and light refreshments

“The Good Person” starring Morgan Freeman

Please register with the front desk by Friday, May 12th.

Flea Market

Saturday, May 13th from 9:00am-1:00pm

 

Great vendors of all sorts! Come and find your treasure!

And bake sale.

 

Honor our nations flag– Club 55 will be collecting old or damaged flags for proper retirement

 

Club 55 events are fundraisers for their academic achievement program