Fantastic venue with a delicious and filling lunch plus coffee & donuts,
door prizes, complimentary glass of beer or wine. Aqua Turf doors open at
11am – lunch at 12:00pm- 3:30 pm. We depart Thrive 55+ at 10 am.
Cost is $58/resident and $68 non resident 20 person max. Register today!
Category: Trips
OATS at TreeTrails Adventure Park
Friday, November 2nd from 2:00-4:00pm
2 hours of Rope Climbing Course in Mystic -Set on 50 acres of beautiful CT Woodlands. It will challenge your body, mind and spirit. With 5 adult courses -beginner to expert courses, it is a safe, fun and memorable tree top climbing experience that includes 2 belay safety system zip lines, cargo nets and tree to tree obstacles.
MUST register by Oct 28th.
COST is $39 per person (usual cost is $59 pp).
Limited spots available.
December day trip to NYC and Radio City Music Hall
Italy’s Treasures and Blue Grass Country trips in 2024
Italy’s Treasures
Highlights: Vineyards, olive groves, and cities that float. Incredible history, indelible culture, and unforgettable cuisine. This is l’Italia at its most iconic. Enjoy the natural beauty and calm of the Alpine Lakes region. Snake along the edge of the sea to the medieval villages of Cinque Terre. Aboard off-road vehicles, explore the marble quarries of Carrara, where Michelangelo obtained the marble for his statue of David. Relax during a leisurely 4-night stay at a Tuscan villa. At a family-owned villa, learn the fine art of creating Tuscan cuisine during a hands-on cooking class. Explore Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance. Discover Venice, a city of winding canals and bridges. From medieval masterpieces to bustling piazzas, be swept away by the legendary treasures of northern Italy.
Tour Overview Video (download): Italy’s Treasures
Weblink: https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1171290
Bluegrass Country & The Smoky Mountains
Highlights: Take a delightful trip through the heart of Appalachia, discovering the equestrian culture of Kentucky, the pioneer spirit of Tennessee, and the mountainous beauty of North Carolina. Get a taste of Bourbon, baseball, and Thoroughbreds in Louisville and Lexington, Kentucky. Travel through Daniel Boone National Forest as you make your way to Gatlinburg, Tennessee. From your home base of Gatlinburg, explore the natural wonders of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Travel on to Asheville, North Carolina, and enjoy the city’s historic architecture, engaging neighborhoods and robust arts districts. Tour the Biltmore Estate, George Vanderbilt’s “little mountain escape” in the Blue Ridge Mountains. When you leave, you’ll have the warmth and charm of southern Appalachia still in your heart.
Weblink: https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1171305
Trip: Fall Foliage Cruise
Wednesday, October 18th
Bus departing senior center at 9:45am
Sail down the CT River with RiverQuest in Essex, CT
$43 for bus and ticket
Picnic Lunch for an additional $7
**Last chance to sign up! Sign up by October 2nd!
Trip: Newport Playhouse & Cabaret
Tuesday. October 24th
Buffet, Play & Cabaret in Newport, RI
Cost is $75 per person
Trip: Plymouth Whale Watch
Sunday, October 15th
Travel by a coach bus to Plymouth Mass. This trip is fun for all ages! Whale Watching is a fun, educational & exciting adventure. Enjoy a 4 hour narrated tour by experienced naturalist. Grab a bite to eat and see Plymouth Rock!
Cost: $99 per person
Trip: Clyde’s Cider Mill
Thursday, October 5th at 12:20pm
The oldest steam powered cider mill in the U.S! Gift shop and bakery!
Extra Tickets to “Patience” Trip
There are a few tickets remaining for the senior bus trip to the performance
of Patience. Tickets are $30.00 per person. The bus will depart Preston Town Hall at 12:45 for the trip to Deep River, CT. The play is presented by the CT. Gilbert & Sullivan Society. You may register online at www.preston-ct.or/169/park-recreation or by calling 860-887-5581 ext. 117.
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