Category: Trips

***NEW CLUB***
Retired Old Men Eating Out
Wed, Dec 28th, 11:30am
Bill’s Seafood, Westbrook
(cash only no credit cards accepted)
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),

Open to Non-Residents, if there is availability.
Senior Center Fun Trips use a bus from the Center for transport to and from destination. # of seats very limited.
Registration begins the 1st business day of the month starting at 8am. Call the office to register and then make your
payment by 4pm on the next business day.
You may only register yourself.
Registration begins Dec 1st.

Lunch with shopping afterwards. Departure time is 11:00am and 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.

Open to Non-Residents, if there is availability.
Senior Center Fun Trips use a bus from the Center for transport to and from destination. # of seats very limited.
Registration begins the 1st business day of the month starting at 8am. Call the office to register and then make your
payment by 4pm on the next business day.
You may only register yourself.
Registration begins Dec 1st.

April 15 – 26, 2023 – 12 Day – Spain & Portugal
Highlights – Málaga, White Villages of Andalusia, Ronda, Cordoba, La Mezquita,
Home Hosted Lunch, Horse Ranch, Seville Cathedral, Choice on Tour, Estremoz,
Cascais, Lisbon, Sintra, Quinta da Regaleira. Trip includes 17 Meals,
transportation and transfers. $4,599 double occupancy. Trip insurance strongly
encouraged for an additional $399pp.

Aug 22 – Sept 4th, 2023 – 8 Day Tour – California Dreaming
Highlights – Monterey, Scenic 17-Mile Drive, Yosemite National Park,
Sacramento, Choice on Tour, Lake Tahoe Scenic Cruise, Napa Valley Vineyard
Tour and Wine Tasting, San Francisco. Trip includes 12 Meals, transportation
and transfers. $3,249 double occupancy. Trip insurance strongly encouraged
for an additional $399pp.

Thu, Jan 12th, 11am  California Dreaming Trip Presentation

Oct 7 – 15, 2023 – 9 Day Tour – Northern Italy and Its Lakes
Highlights – Stay in Lake Maggiore and visit Lake Como, Lake Lugano, Bellagio,
Lake Garda, then onto Venice and Treviso. Trip includes 11 meals, transportation
and transfers. $3399 double occupancy. Trip insurance strongly encouraged for
an additional $399pp

No residency restrictions.  Detailed flyers available and  can be can be mailed. Registration begins on the dates noted. Register as soon as you can.  Payments will be made directly to the Tour Company arranging the trip. Checks can be dropped off to the Senior Center office or  mailed directly to the Tour Company. In most circumstances,  departure will be from the East Lyme Community Center Parking lot.

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