Category: Trips

Trip: Essex Steam Train & Riverboat Lunch Excursion

Posted on May 27, 2023 by Groton

Friday, June 30th 

 

Essex Steam Train & Riverboat’s 2 1/2-hour train and riverboat or 1 hour train only journeys begins at the historic 1892 Essex Station for a 12-mile, narrated round-trip into the heart of the unspoiled Connecticut River Valley. The steam
locomotive pulls vintage coaches through the quintessential New England towns of Deep River and Chester. A natural highlight is the undeveloped Selden Neck State Park, accessible only by boat. Essex Steam Train offers unique access to several coves and preserves, immersing passengers in an on-board eco-excursion. The train travels near the tidal wetlands of Pratt Cove and Chester Creek — bountiful, natural habitats for birds including Cormorants, Ducks, Swans, Greenland Geese, Blue Heron, Egrets, and Red-winged Blackbirds.

Lunch entrée choices are: Beef Tips with Gravy, Eggplant Parmesan or Baked Chicken with tossed mix green salad, Chef’s choice vegetable & Starch, roll, Chef’s Choice dessert.

 

Trip Includes: train and boat fare and three course lunch.

Cost is $78 per resident and $88 per non resident.

Register in person at front desk or online at www.grotonrec.com

Trip: Mystic Seaport Day

Posted on May 27, 2023 by Groton

Thursday, June 1st

Arrival at 10:00am

 

We arrive at Mystic Seaport Museum for self-guided time and exhibits
including the Alexis Rockman’s Oceanus exhibit, time on your own to enjoy
Mystic Seaport with lunch on your own on site.

The nation’s leading maritime museum. It is notable for its collection of sailing ships and boats and for the re-creation of the crafts and fabric of an entire 19th- century seafaring village. For over 90 years, Mystic Seaport Museum has been sharing stories of rich maritime history. Explore our grounds and take yourself back in time for an experience of a lifetime!

Fee includes: transportation to & from Thrive55+, Museum and Seaport
admission
​​​​​​​$28 per resident/ $38 per non resident

Bluegrass Country & the Smoky Mountains trip in 2024

Posted on May 19, 2023 by Groton

Bluegrass Country & the Smoky Mountains  featuring Louisville, Lexington, Gatlinburg & Asheville
April 04 — 12, 2024

Highlights: Churchill Downs, Kentucky Derby Museum, Old Louisville Walking Tour, Choice on Tour, Buffalo Trace Bourbon Distillery, Lexington Horse Farms, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Asheville, Biltmore Estate

Here is the link if you would like more information  https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1171305

Trip: The Middle of Nowhere Diner

Posted on April 30, 2023 by Lisbon

Monday, May 22nd departing at 11:00am

 

$7 per person for the bus- due at sign up

Order lunch off the menu and pay there

 

Reserve your spot: 860-376-2329

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

Posted on April 30, 2023 by Norwich

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 own.  Limited 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

Posted on April 30, 2023 by Norwich

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.

 

Trip: On Golden Pond Orchestra at Ivoryton Playhouse

Posted on April 30, 2023 by Norwich

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

Trip: Newport Playhouse

Posted on April 28, 2023 by Groton

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.

ROMEO Club: Norwich Golf Course

Posted on April 28, 2023 by East Lyme

Wednesday, May 24th at 11:00am

 

So, what is the ROMEO Club?
(Retired Old Men Eating Out)
They eat out, have fun, make and keep friends. Men Only!

Trip fee is $5pp (transportation only),