Category: Trips

A DAY AT  TANGLEWOOD — Boston Symphony Orchestra featuring Yo Yo Ma

A DAY AT  TANGLEWOOD — Boston Symphony Orchestra featuring Yo Yo Ma

August 13, 2023

What’s better than spending some time with music and friends? Experience an inspiring concert at Tanglewood, which is the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the Boston Pops for over 75 years. Enjoy a music filled afternoon as Andris Nelsons conduct the Boston Symphony Orchestra, featuring noted American Cellist Yo-Yo Ma. Today they will be playing Julia Adolphe, Makeshift Castle, co-commissioned by the BSO and Gewandhaus orchestra; Cello Concerto No. 1 by Dmitri Shostakovich, and Petrushka by Igor Stravinsky.

Before the show, enjoy a delicious brunch at Shortstop Bar & Grill. The family-run and family-friendly restaurant in Westfield opened its doors to the public in December 2014. Our Brunch choices for today will include Homemade muffins, pastries, fresh cut fruit, mixed green salad, home fries, bacon, french toast, chicken francaise, and stuffed shells with pasta and seasonal veggies, all served buffet-style including coffee, tea, and orange juice.

We have Reserved Rear Shed Seats for 2:30p performance of the Boston Symphony Orchestra- featuring Yo-Yo Ma. Listen to the sounds of the Boston Symphony Orchestra conducted by guest conductor Andris Nelsons. This concert features Yo-Yo Ma, famous cellist.

Reserved shed seats for the 2:30p performance. Time prior to show to enjoy the grounds — Please note; there are two prices: Shed $190 resident/Lawn $140 non-res. Trip is rain or shine. Tour Includes: Deluxe Motor coach bus transportation, Brunch at Shortstop Bar & Grill, Admission to Tanglewood, and  All Gratuities to Driver. Times are approximate: Depart: 8:15 am Thrive 55+ of Groton, CT/ Estimated Return: 6:15 pm, Thrive 55+ of Groton

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ROMEO Club: Captain Scott’s Lobster Dock

Wednesday, July 26th at 10:30am

 

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).

Trip: Costello’s Clam Shack, Noank

Wednesday, July 19th at 10:30

Costello’s Clam Shack, Noank

 

Lunch with shopping or ice cream afterwards.

Expected return is 3:00pm.

Trip fee is $5pp (transportation only).

Open to Non-Residents if there is availability Non-residents will be charged a $1.00 surcharge.

Senior Center Fun Trips use a bus from the Center for transport to and from destination. # of seats very limited.

Trip: American Museum of Natural History, NYC

Thursday, July 25th

 

Take the grandkids if you want and spend a wonderful day at the Museum and enjoy their Planetarium Space Show: Worlds Beyond Earth.

Lots of Walking.

Trip fee $112 Adult, $107 child.

​​​​​​​Register now.

Trip: Theatre by The Sea Presents “Beautiful”

Thursday, July 6th 

in Matunuck, RI

 

Theatre by Sea is a historic theatre and playhouse. Enjoy a sit-down lunch prior to the show at George’s of Galilee overlooking Block Island Sound.

Limited walking.

Trip fee $155 pp.

Waitlist only.

Trip: Block Island on your own

Wednesday, August 2md 

 

Explore Block Island on your own! If we get enough interest I can secure a group rate. Groups are based on 20 or more, the discount is 25% off the regular ticket price of $62.00, same day/round trip.

Group Ticket Price approximately $46.50 (based on fuel surcharge)
Depart New London at 8:30am and Depart Block Island at 5pm.

Registration is now open. Register by July 21st.

Trip: Lavender Pond Farm

Tuesday, June 27th

Bus departs at 9:00am

 

$7 for bus transportation

Lunch on your own at the Copper Skillet

Additional fee in cash due on your own to ride the Purple Train

 

Stop by the senior center to sign up

Trip: “Gypsy” at the Goodspeed Opera House

Wednesday, June 21st at 12:45am

 

Enjoy the renowned play, Gypsy, at the Goodspeed Opera House.

FEE: $88, for transportation and ticket

Register at www.ledyardrec.org or in the office