Category: Trips

Start your holiday celebrations with the world premiere of a Christmas comedic
farce and enjoy the return to the actual Playhouse as they finally return to their
home. Always a good time, a good meal and a great way to take the stress out
of the holiday season. Lunch is included.
Trip fee is $105pp. Minimal walking. Waitlist only.

Enjoy a local tour of the holiday displays.
Seats are limited.
Registration begins Dec 1st.
Register by Fri, Dec 16th.

We have arranged a fun filled holiday day trip for you to the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville, CT. Come spend the day with us and enjoy a plentiful meal in an elegant atmosphere, then dance (or tap your feet) to a fabulous band; playing songs with both you and the holidays in mind! Dancing?! Of course! Aqua Turf is always a treat into itself!

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.

Our day concludes about 3:30 pm.  We depart Thrive 55+ at 10 am.

Cost is $58/resident and $68 non resident  20 person max. Register today!

December Day Long Trip – This trip is open to any adult, 18 years old and older.

Your festive day starts with a late lunch at Cracker Barrel (lunch on your own).  Following lunch, a short ride brings you to Old Sturbridge Village for Christmas By Candlelight!

Christmas by Candlelight is an evening of traditions, memories, and holiday cheer.  Experience the magic of a candlelit New England township, decorated inside and out, while learning the history of Christmas celebrations of the mid-1800s.  You are on-your-own to walk around and enjoy all this magical event at Old Sturbridge Village has to offer.

Please be aware that Christmas by Candlelight is held mainly outdoors with visits inside historic building and houses.  Please dress accordingly.  You will be walking on some uneven sidewalks and dirt roadways to walk around the village.  You are on-your-own to explore and at your own pace.

COST: $52 per person includes charter bus transportation and entrance ticket to Old Sturbridge Village Christmas by Candlelight.  Driver tip is not included.  Lunch is on your own.

12:15 PM Depart Rose City Senior Center, 8 Mahan Drive, Norwich

8:15 PM Approximate return time to Norwich

    **TRIP FULL ~ WAITING LIST ONLY  (860) 889-5960**

Thursday, March 9

Come explore the only submarine museum operated by the US Navy, and see the world’s finest collection of submarine artifacts, followed by lunch-on-your-own at the Groton Townhouse.

DEPARTURE TIME:  10:00

FEE:  $3, for transportation only

Register at www.ledyardrec.org or in the office

Tuesday, February 6th

The Katharine Hepburn Museum presents the cultural and historical impact of Miss Hepburn and her family.  On display are numerous photographs from her life and career, her Emmy Award, personal letters, costume and wardrobe choices and two of her paintings.  On our return, we will be stopping for lunch-on-your-own at a local restaurant.

DEPARTURE TIME:  10:00

FEE:  $5, for transportation only

Register at www.ledyardrec.org or in the office

Thursday, January 12

Explore over forty unique shops in the open air village, all decorated for the winter.  Enjoy lunch on-your-own in one of the many eateries.

DEPARTURE TIME:  10:30

FEE:  $2, for transportation only

Register at www.ledyardrec.org or in the office

Enjoy lunch on-your-own in one of the oldest continuously operated inns in the country, dating back to 1776. The
inn will be decorated for the holidays and after lunch, enjoy some time strolling through the little shops in the
historic seaport village of Essex, CT.
DEPARTURE TIME: 10:30
FEE: $5, for transportation only
Register at www.ledyardrec.org or in the office

Leaving at 12:30pm
Cost: $15 for the bus

Leaving at 12:30pm

Cost: $15 for the bus