Category: Trips

Groton Senior Center has a few seats left on its extended trip: The Ark Encounter June 20-26, 2020.
Experience the Bible like never before on this journey that 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 of a lifetime.

Journey with Tours of Distinction on a bus tour to this incredible attraction in Kentucky. https://youtu.be/AzLslMphtKA

TOUR INCLUDES:
Roundtrip Motor-coach Transportation | 6-Nights’ Accommodation
14 Meals: 6 Breakfasts / 2 Lunches / 6 Dinners
Tour of Falling Waters | Guided Tour of the Ohio Amish Country
Tour of the Warther Museum | Admission to the Creation Museum
Admission to the Ark Encounter
Reserved Orchestra Seats at Sight & Sound Theatre for ‘Queen Esther’
Guided Tour of Lancaster’s Amish Country
Tours of Distinction Tour Director | Roundtrip Baggage Handling
All Gratuities, including the Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides

Moderate walking with possible inclines or steps. Up to 3 hours of walking per day. There will be walking at high elevations.

$1605 pp double | $1450 pp triple | $2100 per single

Come by the center to pick up a more detailed flyer or email cindy at colsen@groton-ct.gov

Groton Senior Center is hosting a trip presentation on our September 2020 Shades of Ireland trip on Monday, February 3, 2020 at 3 PM – 4 PM. This presentation is free and open to all to attend. RSVP at 860-441-6785

This incredible Shades of Ireland trip from Groton is with Collette and takes place September 07 — September 16, 2020 • 10 Days • 13 Meals.  Highlights of this trip: From history-filled Dublin to the rolling green hills and dramatic coast, experience Ireland’s charms on a journey through the Emerald Isle. Choose how you explore the city of Dublin. Kiss the Blarney Stone at historic Blarney Castle. Pick from a selection of the best restaurants with our Diner’s Choice program. Experience the world-famous beauty of the Ring of Kerry. See sheepdogs in action on a working farm. See Killarney from an Irish jaunting car. Stand in awe at the top of the stunning 700-foot Cliffs of Moher. Live like royalty during an overnight stay on the grounds of a castle. A vibrant blend of captivating culture and stunning nature, this is the Ireland you’ve always imagined.

Go to this link to see more details: https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1003737

​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.

​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.

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/