Category: Trips

Wednesday, January 22nd- Bus Trip to The Monkey Farm

Posted on January 3, 2020 by East Lyme

​SENIOR CENTER DAY TRIPS
Open to Non-Residents if there is availability.
Non-residents will be charged a $1.00 surcharge.

When registering for any of the trips listed below, you can sign up yourself and one other person only. Payment is due upon registration. Please stop by the Senior Center office.

Senior Center Day Trips use a bus from the Center for transport to and from the destinations.  Number of seats very limited.

Departure time: 11:15am

Return time: 3:30pm

Wed, Jan 22nd – Join us for a lunch trip to The Monkey Farm in Old Saybrook. Local shopping afterwards. Departure time is 11:15am and estimated return home is 3:30om. Trip fee is $5pp.

 

Wednesday, January 8th- Bus Trip to Filomena’s

Posted on January 3, 2020 by East Lyme

​SENIOR CENTER DAY TRIPS
Open to Non-Residents if there is availability.
Non-residents will be charged a $1.00 surcharge.

When registering for any of the trips listed below, you can sign up yourself and one other person only. Payment is due upon registration. Please stop by the Senior Center office.

Senior Center Day Trips use a bus from the Center for transport to and from the destinations.  Number of seats very limited.

Departure time: 11:15am

Return time: 3:30pm

Wed, Jan 8th – We’re heading to Filomena’s in Waterford for an after holidays lunch trip. Local shopping afterwards. Departure time is 11:15am and estimated return home is 3:30pm. Trip fee is $5pp.

 

NY Botanical Garden Holiday Train Show exhibit and Little Itlay

Posted on December 16, 2019 by Groton

This is the 28th year of this amazing exhibit- thank you New York Botanical Garden for keeping up this grand holiday tradition! We are excited to be visiting N.Y.B.G. on Monday, Dec 30th!

We are off on this wonderful day trip Monday, December 30th departing form Groton Senior Center Parking lot on a deluxe motor coach. We visit the New York Botanical Garden- the Holiday Train Show exhibit then we have time on our own on Arthur Street of “Little Italy” – What a great day! Call 860-441-6785 or email  colsen@groton-ct.gov  We only have so many spots left!

https://www.nybg.org/event/holiday-train-show/

One More Daytrip in 2019

Posted on December 12, 2019 by Groton

What a year it has been! I want to thank you all for trusting in us to travel with for trips. We do hope you all have had fun!
 
We have one more trip in 2019! This one is a combo- NYBG then time in Little Italy. Won’t you join us one more time this year?
 
Monday, Dec 30 NY BOTANICAL GARDENS -HOLIDAY TRAIN SHOW and LITTLE ITALY
Move over Manhattan! New York’s other big seasonal event goes on parade with the popular Holiday Train Show at the New York Botanical Garden. The New York Botanical Garden is an iconic living museum, a major educational institution, and a renowned plant research and conservation organization.
 
The HOLDAIY TRAIN SHOW exhibit is in its 28th year of bringing magical beauty for all ages!
Marvel at model trains zipping through an enchanting display of more than 175 famous New York landmarks—imagine the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, Rockefeller Center, and other favorites—each delightfully re-created from natural materials such as birch bark, acorns, and cinnamon sticks.
 
This year’s show—presented in an immersive indoor winter wonderland adjacent to the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory—showcases Central Park, with its iconic landscape fashioned in mosses and hollies, and architectural treasures such as Belvedere Castle.
 
Then, we spend time on Arthur Avenue, the “Little Italy” of the Bronx for lunch (on own) and a chance to purchase wonderful Italian goodies. https://www.facebook.com/events/400689550572190/
 
Cost is $106/116 nonresident.
Fee Includes: Deluxe motor coach transportation, Friendship Tours Tour Director, driver gratuity and admissions to NYBG and the Holiday Train Show.

NY BOTANICAL GARDENS HOLIDAY TRAIN SHOW Exhibit and LITTLE ITALY

Posted on December 4, 2019 by Groton

Monday, December 30

NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDENS -HOLIDAY TRAIN SHOW and time in LITTLE ITALY

Move over Manhattan! New York’s other big seasonal event goes on parade with the popular Holiday Train Show at the New York Botanical Garden. The New York Botanical Garden is an iconic living museum, a major educational institution, and a renowned plant research and conservation organization. Wrapped in the glow of twinkling lights, model trains and trolleys zip along over winding tracks past scaled replicas of New York Landmarks. Orange slices, cinnamon sticks, poppy pods, pine cones and a host of plant materials are used to create the more than 140 architectural reproductions. The Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, The Brooklyn Bridge and Yankee Stadium are just a few examples. See the gingerbread houses and ongoing demonstrations.  Stop at the café and gift shop.  Spend time on Arthur Avenue, the “Little Italy” of the Bronx for lunch (on own) and a chance to purchase wonderful Italian goodies.  https://www.facebook.com/events/400689550572190/

Cost is $106/116 nonresident.  Fee Includes: Deluxe motor coach transportation, Friendship Tours Tour Director, driver gratuity and admissions to NYBG and the Holiday Train Show.

Weather Cancellations

Posted on December 3, 2019 by Groton

Snow cancellations and early closings are on the following stations:

Television – Channel 2, WFSB Channel 3, Radio Stations WNLC, WICH, WCTY and K-HITS.  Closing includes the Fitness Center and Coastal Café.

If you are not sure, please call the center. The center will not reopen until the parking lot and sidewalks are plowed for your safety.

CALL BEFORE YOU GO Info Line is 860-445-2989.