Our day trips are open to all!  Residents and Non-residents! 

Register at  www.grotonrec.com  or call  860-441-6785

Day trippers our fun was squashed by COVID19 this year but we have already rescheduled several of these trips for 2021. Your patience is greatly appreciated!

THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 2021
HARLEM FEATURING APOLLO THEATER TOUR
Harlem is so much more than you can imagine! Our unforgettable day will include: Special guided tour of Harlem’s famed Apollo Theatre. The tour is educational, entertaining and inspirational. Take a peek at the wall back stage full of signatures of all the famous musicians and artists that have performed here. Lunch at Dinosaur Barbeque, a popular Harlem restaurant. A guided riding tour highlights the diversity, history and beauty that is in Harlem, from the Harlem Meer in Central Park, the exterior of the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine, the famous brownstones, the beautiful West side and so much more!! COST: $130pp (Includes deluxe motor coach, all admissions & gratuities to Driver & Tour Director) Depart: 7am GSC

TBA SPRING/SUMMER 2021
BOSTON RED SOX GAME
Take me out to the ball game! We take a bus from Groton Senior Center to Fenway to cheer on our 2018 World Series Champs play

TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 2021
THIMBLE ISLANDS AND CHOWDER POT
Delicious lunch at the CHOWDER POT III in Branford, CT. Known for their generous portions of fresh food, the Chowder Pot’s menu features choice of: Baked Stuffed Sole, Baked Salmon, OR Chicken Piccata. New York Style Cheesecake for dessert. Enjoy! Entrée Choice in Advance. THIMBLE ISLANDS CRUISE aboard the Sea Mist takes us along the Rocky Isles off Stony Creek Coast in Branford, CT. See the wonderful estates and learn the stories of these beautiful islands.
COST: $109 resident (Includes deluxe motor coach, all admissions, & gratuity to driver) Depart: 11:30am Est, Return: 6pm,
**NOTE: Approximately 2 block walk to boat from the coach bus on a paved hill.

Coming Up Fall 2020 (we hope!)
 Elvis at Aqua Turf
 Newport Playhouse Lunch and Show
Would you like to be part of our TRIPS email group getting updates? Please email Cindy at colsen@groton-ct.gov to be added.

Register at Groton Senior Center or www.grotonrec.com        860-441-6785

Our trips are open to the public—residents and non-residents.

Extended Trips

THE ARK ENCOUNTER SEPTEMBER 12- MOTORCOACH
This journey brings you face to face with Genesis and the life-size recreation of Noah’s Ark and the Creation Museum. Cruise through the glorious Allegheny Mountains; experience the charming lifestyle of Amish Country in Ohio and the Mennonite and Amish people of Pennsylvania on this enriching trip.

NIAGARA FALLS October 5-8, 2020(MOTORCOACH TRIP)
Hornblower Niagara Cruise
Skylon Tower, Peller Estates Winery, Oh Canada EH Dinner Show

SPOTLIGHT ON THE FRENCH RIVIERA Oct. 31 -Nov. 8 2020

Nice, Antique Market, Choices on Tour, Grasse, Fragonard Perfumerie Workshop, St. Tropez, Vineyard Tour & Wine Tasting, Monaco, Monte Carlo Casino, Cannes, Antibes, St. Paul de Vence, Nice Flower Market, Eze, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild

NASHVILLE & THE SMOKY MOUNTAINS HOLIDAY
FEATURING GATLINBURG & ASHEVILLE DECEMBER 10-17, 2020

Grand Ole Opry Show, Historic RCA Studio B, Country Music Hall of Fame, Gaylord Opryland Resort Dinner & Holiday Show, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Dolly Parton’s Christmas Stampede & Dinner Show, Dollywood, Asheville, Biltmore Estate

2021 Extended Trips
Quebec Winter Carnival February 4 (bus)
Southern Charm February 14 (air)
Hawaiian Adventure February 25 (air)
Spotlight on New Orleans April 7 (air)
Shrines of France September 1 (air)
ARK Encounter September 11 (bus)

Call 860-441-6623 or email  colsen@groton-ct.gov for detailed flyer.

No residency restrictions.

Detailed flyers available.

Registration begins on the dates noted below. 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.

Recheduled:  Aug 27- Sept 3, 2021 – 8 day Alaskan Cruise on the Celebrity Solstice. See the wonders of Alaska from the comfort of a cruise ship. Air fare included. Depart from T.F. Green International Airport. Prices start at $2668pp. Registration has begun.

Cancelled:   Oct 3-12, 2020 – 10 day Shades of Ireland trip includes 13 meals. Visit Dublin, Blarney Castle, Kilkenny, Waterford, , Ring of Kerry, Cliffs of Moher and more. Transportation & transfers included. $3649pp double occupancy, $4249pp single occupancy, or $3619pp triple occupancy. Registration has begun.

Recheduled: Oct  2021 – “Queen Esther” at The Sight and Sound Theatre in Lancaster, PA. Trip includes a stop at the Appalachian Brewing Company on day 1 and the Mount Hope Estate & Winery on day 3. $565/double, $715/single, $515/triple. Registration has begun.

Mar 6-14, 2021 – NEW TRIP OFFERING 9 day trip to Tropical Costa Rica with optional 3 night jungle adventure in case you’re interested. 14 meals, transportation and transfers included. $2679 double occupancy, $3179 single occupancy & $2649 triple occupancy. Registration begins April 1st.

Delicious lunch at the CHOWDER POT III in Branford, CT. Known for their generous portions of fresh food, the Chowder Pot’s menu features choice of: Baked Stuffed Sole, Baked Salmon, OR Chicken Piccata. New York Style Cheesecake for dessert. Enjoy! Entrée Choice in Advance. THIMBLE ISLANDS CRUISE aboard the Sea Mist takes us along the Rocky Isles off Stony Creek Coast in Branford, CT. See the wonderful estates and learn the stories of these beautiful islands.
COST: $125 resident (Includes deluxe motor coach, all admissions, & gratuity to driver) Depart: 11:30am Est, Return: 6pm

**NOTE: Approximately 2 block walk to boat from the coach bus on a paved hill.

Departure Time: TBA
​Take me out to the ball game! We take a bus from Groton Senior Center to Fenway to cheer on our 2018 World Series Champs play the Minnesota Twins Sox from our Loge Box Section 160 seats. We take our own premium coach bus to the 1:05 pm game. This is a family friendly afternoon game. We have 40 seats only! Cost is $160/resident includes transportation, game ticket and driver gratuity. 40 person max

Harlem is so much more than you can imagine! Our unforgettable day will include: Special guided tour of Harlem’s famed Apollo Theatre. The tour is educational, entertaining and inspirational. Hear the story of the theatre and the legendary people who performed here, such as Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, James Brown, The Supremes, Stevie Wonder and so many more. See what it feels like to stand on the stage. Take a peek at the wall backstage full of signatures of all the famous musicians and artists that have performed here. Lunch at Dinosaur Barbeque, a popular Harlem restaurant. Our family style menu will include: Chopped Salad, BBQ Ribs, 1/4 Chicken, 2 Sides, Soft Drinks & Cookies. A guided riding tour highlights the diversity, history and beauty that is in Harlem, from the Harlem Meer in Central Park, the exterior of the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine, the famous brownstones, the beautiful West side and so much more!! COST: $130pp (Includes deluxe motor coach, all admissions & gratuities to Driver & Tour Director) Depart: 7am GSC

(MATINEE 1 PM SHOW) At Newport’s only Dinner Theater enjoy their great home-style buffet, a wonderful play in their intimate theater and a fun-filled cabaret in the dining room. Buffet 11:30am, Curtain 1:00 pm & Cabaret always follows the play. SEX PLEASE ,WE ARE SIXTY is written by: Michael Parker & Susan Parker produced by: Newport Playhouse and directed by: Harland Meltzer. “If you need a rollicking good time filled with laughter, this is a must-see play.” – The City Wire. We leave at 9:45 am & return approx. 6 pm at GSC.
Cost $57 /resident. Max of 20. Only for those 55 plus

All  trips have been cancelled through August.  Any questions call Stephanie Gould at the Senior Center.

860-434-1605 ext. 240