Category: Trips

Have you ever dreamt of stepping into a VAN GOGH painting?

Please join us Wednesday, November 17 as we head to Boston to enjoy Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience then spend time in Quincy Market. Cost is $110 per resident.  It is a 20,000 square foot light and sound spectacular featuring two-story projections of the artist’s most compelling works. Encounter the brilliance of one of history’s greatest artists in 360 degrees.

COVID-safe, Family-friendly- Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience is all digital, hands free, and perfect for our socially distant world. In addition to a spacious central area where Van Gogh’s works stretch floor-to-ceiling, the experience includes separate galleries that chronicle his life, technique, and influence thru informative panels, larger than life re-creations and engaging interactives.

The exhibit will be held at the Strand Theatre in the Dorchester section of Boston. Masks will be required on the coach & at the exhibit, or anywhere folks will go inside at Quincy Market

Bus Leaves at 8:30am
Returns time is unknown
Cost: $30.00 Payable to “The Shooting Stars” includes Bus and Ticket

Trip sign up is at the reception desk with a 50% deposit required

September 17^th is opening day of The Big E so the fair will be freshly presented and clean!

This is the 105^th year of The Big E.  The Big E is the largest fair in New England with lots of food, fun and great entertainment such as – the Avenue of States, musical entertainment, the Marti Gras Parade, agricultural and livestock exhibits, Clydesdales, plus an array of exhibits, rides, shopping, crafts, entertainment and TONS of foods.  Don’t forget to try The Big E Cream Puff or The Big Éclair!

Opening Day is also Military Appreciation Day!  Active Military and Veterans get free admission to the fair with a Veteran or Military ID.  Representatives from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs from across New England will be stationed along the Avenue of States to answer questions and provide information on both national and state Veteran resources.  A great day to visit!

COST: $48 per person – Includes coach bus transportation and The Big E admission fee.

$38 Active Military and Veterans – Includes transportation.  Free admission with Military ID.

8:30 AM Depart Rose City Senior Center, 8 Mahan Drive, Norwich

7:45 PM Approximate return time to Norwich

Per the State of CT, masks are currently mandatory to be worn on the bus.

This trip has MOSTLY walking.

This trip is open to any adult, 18 years old and older.

Call Hilary to sign up   (860) 889-5960

Mini-trips are open to Rose City Senior Center Members only.   Mini-trips may be subject to cancellation due to severe weather or unforeseen circumstances.

Tuesday, September 21^th  – Captain Scott’s Lobster Dock

Sign up at Reception (by phone or in person) starting on September 7^th

Join us for lunch at Captain Scott’s Lobster Dock in New London.  This casual, outdoor restaurant is a local favorite for seafood lovers!  They offer seafood dinners, lobster rolls, chowder, salads, hamburgers, chicken sandwiches and more!  They also offer Gifford’s of Maine ice cream for dessert.  Captain Scott’s is located right on the water with beautiful views of Shaw’s Cove Marina.

(Please note: Dining is outdoors with a covered seating area available).

Cost: $2 for transportation (Senior Center bus).  Lunch is on your own.

Bus leaves the Senior Center at 11:00 a.m. and returns approx. 1:45 p.m.

Per the TSA & State of CT, masks are mandatory to be worn on the bus.

August Mini-Trip: Mini-trips are open to Rose City Senior Center Members only

Mini-trips may be subject to cancellation due to severe weather or unforeseen circumstances

Sign up at Reception (by phone or in person) starting on August 4^th

Enjoy a beautiful Summer day in Galilee and Point Judith!  Your drop off location will be near George’s of Galilee Restaurant.  You will have time on your own to enjoy lunch, sightseeing and shopping!  You will be within walking distance to Salty Brine State Beach (Galilee Beach) and Roger W. Wheeler State Beach.  Multiple restaurants in the area to choose from or you can pack a lunch and eat by the water as you enjoy the fishing boats come and go.  Be sure to bring your camera, sunblock and hat!

Cost: $3 for transportation (Senior Center bus).  Lunch is on your own.

Bus leaves the Senior Center at 9:30 a.m. and returns approx. 4:00 p.m.

This trip is MOSTLY walking.

Per the State of CT, masks are currently mandatory to be worn on the bus.

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.

Oct 6 – 8, 2021 – 3 days/2 nights in Lancaster, PA to see “Queen Esther” at The Sight and Sound Theatre. Visit
the Appalachian Brewing Co., Kitchen Kettle Village, and the Mount Hope Estate and Winery as well as see
the fabulous production of “Queen Esther”. $565pp double occupancy, $715pp single occupancy, or $515pp
trip occupancy.

Mar 27 – Apr 5, 2022 – 10 day tour of the British Landscapes. 12 meals. See Wales, Scotland, and end in
London. Depart from NYC. $2998pp double occupancy, $3598pp single occupancy, $2968pp triple occupancy.
Trip insurance strongly encouraged for an additional $399

Trip planning for 2022 is beginning.
What’s caught your fancy? Send us your suggestions.

Thu, Sep 16th – If artistic expression is your thing, come see the exhibit that is currently running at the New York
Botanical Gardens – Kusama: Cosmic Nature. You’ll explore the Gardens and marvel at Yayoi Kasama’s out of this
world artwork sprinkled within the property. Lunch will be on your own on Arthur Avenue with some time to explore
the shops. Trip fee is $72pp. A lot of walking. Registration has begun. Bus capacity is limited. Wait List only at this time.

Tue, Oct 5th – Join us for the coolest Van Gogh art exhibit you will ever see – Van Gogh, The Immersive Experience.
This exhibit is so cool they have not yet announced where it will be held but it is definitely in the city of Boston. Lunch
will be on your own at the Quincy Market. Trip fee is $112. A lot of walking. Registration has begun. Bus capacity is
limited. Wait List only at this time.

Thu, Dec 9th – Come see the World Premiere of this hilarious Christmas Comic Farce – “A Christmas for Carol” with
us at the Newport Playhouse & Cabaret Restaurant. A staff-served buffet with a variety of hot entrees, salads, veggies,
dessert, fruit and beverages is included. Trip fee is $110. Minimal walking. Bus capacity is limited Registration begins
Aug 2nd. NEW!!

​​​​​​​Call senior center for more information at 860-434-4127.

Mar 27 – Apr 5, 2022 – 10 day tour of the British Landscapes. 12 meals. See Wales, Scotland, and end the trip  in London. Depart from NYC. $2998pp double occupancy, $3598pp single occupancy, and $2968pp triple      occupancy. Trip insurance strongly encouraged for an additional $399.

Please contact the Senior Center office to register for the presentation at 860-739-5859.