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Register for December Trip

Boston Pops – Holiday Pops

Symphony Hall, Boston, MA

Friday, December 15th

Join us for a festive day in Boston!  Our drop off location will be at the Prudential Center where you will have time on your own for lunch, shopping and taking in the sights of the season.  Next, make your way to Symphony Hall for the 3:00 p.m. performance of Boston Pops’ Holiday Pops.

Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year!  The Boston Pops’ Holiday Pops concert is a festive feast for the eyes, ears and soul.  This time-honored production, led by conductor Keith Lockhart, is filled with Yuletide cheer, bolstered by upbeat arrangements of classic carols and popular Christmas songs, a joyful sing-along and a visit from the one and only St. Nick himself!

These amazing concerts take place in the magical atmosphere of the world-famous Symphony Hall, beautifully decorated to evoke all the magic and charm of the season.  Opened in 1900, Symphony Hall is acoustically one of the top three concert halls in the world.

(Symphony Hall is located approx. 1/3 mile walk from Prudential Center.)

COST: $90 per person includes charter bus transportation and center second balcony ticket to Holiday Pops 3:00 p.m. performance.  Driver tip not included.

9:15 AM Depart Rose City Senior Center, 8 Mahan Drive, Norwich

8:00 PM Approximate return time to Norwich

 

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 Tuesday, October 17 at 5:00pm

Senior Center Members, Non-Residents

-Beginning Wednesday, October 18 at 5:00pm

Open Registration (Any Adults, aged 18 and older)

-Beginning Thursday, October 19 at 5:00pm

 

 

 

UPCOMING LIFELONG LEARNING LECTURES & PERFORMANCES

• September 6th at 1 PM– 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair with the Bowtie Historian

• September 25th at 1 PM– Life of Amelia Earhart

• October 18th at 1 PM– Mark Twain and the Super Natural with the Bowtie Historian

• October 23rd at 1 PM– The History of Halloween

• November 1st at 1 PM– The Sinking of the Andrea Doria with the Bowtie Historian

• November 27th at 1 PM– The Life of Ulysses S. Grant

• January 22nd at 1 PM– The Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.

These lectures are FREE for members, $10 for non-member.

Artist Nook August featured artist: Irene Wadsworth

Visit our Artist Nook this month and view the lovely works of Irene. Sculptor, abstract painter, photographer and mixed media artist, her art is deeply influenced by nature and her environment. Her style of painting with glitter creates a whimsical, dream like quality.

Irene has worked as a volunteer, using art as therapy, for the transgender community for the past five years. She enjoys working with both the young, and the elderly, bringing communities together through the love of art. Born in Michigan, but raised in CT into a military family, Irene has travelled the US, and once lived in Spain with her family.

She holds a B.F.A in Fine Art with Art History concentration from Eastern Connecticut State University. While at Eastern, Irene worked for the Akus Gallery and learned to appreciate the other side to being an artist.

 

Upcoming 2024-2025 Cruises and Overnight Trips

                

 Prices and Details coming soon!

Costa Rica– March 21st-29th, 2024
Mackinac Island– Mid June 2024
Iceland- November 5th-11th, 2024
Croatia and Its Islands– April 22nd– May 3rd, 2024

Senior Center Upcoming Trips

UPCOMING 2023 DAY TRIPS
*Flyers available at the Lymes’ Senior Center, Payment Due upon Sign-Up*

“Expect a Lot of Walking”

 

September 12th- Ellis Island and Statue of Liberty Museum– Price $116
September 26th– Salem & Marblehead, MA: Tour, Lunch, Shopping– Price $135
October 5– Made in Vermont; Lunch and Country Shopping– Price: $137
October 24th– Cranberry Bog Tour & Lunch at Mezza Luna– Price $137
November 4th– A Taste of Italian New York: 3 Different Food “Hot Spots” to eat and shop!- Price $147
November 16th– Newport Playhouse: Miracle on South Division Street; Lunch & Show– Price: $115
December 2nd– Radio City Christmas Spectacular: The Rockettes– Price: $238
December 14th– Stocking Stuffer Holiday Day Trip; MA– Shopping and Buffet Lunch!- Price $140

Sign Up for the Big E Trip!

Call Hilary To Sign Up (860) 889-5960

 

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, 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: $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

 

Trip: Point Judith and Galilee

Narragansett, RI

Tuesday, August 22nd

 

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

 

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 are in the area to choose from or pack your lunch and eat by the water as you watch the fishing boats come and go.  Be sure to bring your water, sunblock and hat!

 

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

 

Bus leaves the Senior Center at 9:45 a.m. and returns approx. 3:15 p.m.

 

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