Category: Trips

Day Trip to Newport Playhouse and Cabaret to see The Carol Burnett Show on Sunday, May 15th

Sunday, May 15th we are off to a Newport Playhouse and Cabaret day trip. Newport playhouse is still under renovations but until then we still want to enjoy the joy and entertainment NPH provides. We are off to their temporary location of Wyndham Hotel in RI to enjoy all the glory of a traditional NPH  visit– buffet, show and cabaret. The show this time is CAROL BURNETT.

The Newport Playhouse is producing all your favorite Carol Burnett comedy skits featuring all your beloved Newport Playhouse actors. Following the main stage production will be our fun-filled cabaret showcasing music, our own skits, comedy, and fun. The Wyndham Newport and Johnny’s Restaurant will be hosting The Newport Playhouse and will be providing their buffet lunch.

Cost includes, transportation, driver, admissions, refreshments/meals  $70 per resident

 

Colorado Rockies featuring National Parks and Historic Trains – August 12-20th

For our travelers- this is a quick reminder about our upcoming seat reduction date – April 12, 2022- for the Colorado Rockies tour. The Colorado Rockies featuring National Parks and Historic Trains August 12 — August 20, 2022.  Any names entered in after April 12th could be subject to a first come first serve cancellation wait list. Air would also need to be requoted and the air inclusive early booking bonus expires as well.

Want to sign up for this trip?  Please schedule a meeting with Cindy by calling 860-441-6623 or emailing colsen@groton-ct.gov

Don’t know about the trip? Check out the trip details with this link  https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1091375 or stop by and get a detailed flyer.

 

Senior Center Fun Trip – Monkey Farm, Old Saybrook on Wednesday, April 13th

Lunch with shopping afterwards. Departure time is 11:00am and expected return is 3:30pm. 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. 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 2nd business day.

Registration begins Apr 1st.

Planning of Upcoming Trips for 2022

THE LISBON SENIOR CENTER IS PLANNING THE FOLLOWING TRIPS

Wednesday, June 15th – “CABARET” at the Goodspeed Opera House $75
Saturday, July 16th – “FOOTLOOSE” at Theatre by the Sea
plus lunch at Cap’n Jack’s $109
Friday, August 12th – New London Classic Lighthouse Tour $37
Tuesday, Sept 13th – “SOCIAL SECURITY” at Newport Playhouse $80
Friday, October 7th – Essex Steam Train & Riverboat Luncheon $75
Thursday, Nov 10th – “Country Christmas & Veterans Show” at The Log Cabin $111
Tuesday, Dec 13th – “Holiday Fun w/The Cartels” at Aqua Turf $60
PLEASE CONTACT US AT 860-376-2329 IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ANY OF THESE
SO WE CAN GET AN IDEA OF THE INTEREST IN ORDER TO SECURE TICKETS!!

Upcoming Trips

1) New York City—Shopping and Sightseeing.
2) Newport Playhouse—great meals and shows
3) Marthas vineyard—cruise from Falmouth to MV, Island Tour
Stay tuned for dates / details of each trip

Thursday, April 21st ~ Trip to Wright’s Farm Restaurant & Wright’s Bakery

April Mini-Trip.   Mini-Trips are open to Rose City Senior Center members only

Enjoy a delicious, all you can eat, family-style chicken luncheon at Wright’s Farm Restaurant located in Harrisville, RI.  Your meal consists of dinner rolls with butter, fresh green salad with Wright’s Farm Classic Italian dressing, pasta with red sauce, Wright’s amazing French fries and of course Wright’s famous, tender roast chicken.  Included with your meal will be coffee or tea and ice cream for dessert!

Following lunch, a short ride brings you to Wright’s Dairy Farm & Bakery.  Wright’s Bakery specializes in a number of baked goods, including dessert cakes, cupcakes, cream pastries, flaky pastries, pies, bars, sweet rolls and buns, plenty of assorted cookies and much more!

Bus leaves Senior Center at 10:15am and returns approximately 4:00pm.  Limited seats available.

Cost: $25   No refunds given unless your spot is filled.


REGISTRATION BY TELEPHONE

Call in Registration begins at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 7th.  Do not call before 5:00pm.

*At 5:00pm on April 7th, Dial (860)889-5960. When you hear the message saying the Senior Center is closed, dial 3433 for the registration voice mail and follow the instructions.*

This trip is open to Senior Center Members ONLY.  You may register yourself plus one additional member when you call in to sign up.  You must be an up-to-date member.

 

Day trip to Florence Griswold Museum

Please wont you come with us Thursday, March 24 -Florence Griswold Museum and Hideaway Restaurant?

Admission includes a one-hour professional staff tour  and access to exhibitions in the Krieble Gallery, the historic Florence Griswold House, and the rest of the Museum’s grounds and facilities. Included is the New London County Quilts and Bed Covers exhibit, 1750‒1825.

We shall lunch at the Hideaway Restaurant after our 2 hour visit to the museum. Lunch is on your own tab. We will travel there on one of our Thrive55+ buses. Max of 20 persons. Cost is $20 per resident.

 

UPCOMING TRIPS TO BE ANNOUNCED

We have three upcoming trips planned for our Montville Seniors! They will be first come, first served per
sign up as they have been paid for by our
Town COVID Committee with Town
Council approval for our seniors! As it has
been a very long two years of staying mostly
indoors and isolated from the public, I am
proud to say that these trips are paid in full
from these funds to afford our seniors some
much needed socialization and interaction!