Category: Trips

NY BOTANICAL GARDENS HOLIDAY TRAIN SHOW Exhibit and LITTLE ITALY

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

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.

Monday, December 9th- Trip to Carpenters Remembered Christmas

“Merry Christmas Darling” with the Carpenters Remembered is the definitive concert show celebrating a mix of their Christmas songs and classic ballads of one of the most successful recording acts of all time. Starring Michelle Berting Brett who is accompanied by a live, 4-piece Nashville band, the show re-creates the Carpenters’ original sound. Experience an intimate behind-the-scenes portrait of the pop music phenomenon that defined an era, and sing along with hits that include “Close to You”, “Yesterday Once More”, “Rainy Days & Mondays”, and many Christmas Classics as well!

Family Style Luncheon Homemade Soup Chicken Florentine & Baked Scrod Rolls & Butter. Vegetable & Potato Dessert – Coffee & Tea

Package Includes: • Roundtrip Motor Coach • Elegant Family Style Luncheon at the beautifully decorated Log Cabin • The Carpenters Christmas Show • Meal Taxes and Gratuities

$88.00 per person

Coach Bus leaves PVMS @ 9AM

Day trip to NY Botanical Gardens for their Holiday Train Show exhibit

While the schools and colleges are still on vacation, we will day trip to the New York Botanical Garden to see their incredible Holiday Train Show Exhibit. We are going Monday, December 30th!

Want more information? Check our our events list, our www.GrotonRec.com website or call us at 860-441-6785

HANDLING THE HOLIDAYS NUTRITION WORKSHOP THURSDAY, DEC 5th

HANDLING THE HOLIDAYS NUTRITION WORKSHOP

THURSDAY, DEC 5th 10:30-11:30 AM

with Groton Senior Center’s Registered Dietitian Deb

You will learn tips for heart-healthy holiday eating – how to enjoy your favorite foods without feeling Deprived AND a holiday favorite will be available for taste testing!

FREE YET REGISTRATION IS NEEDED! 860-441-6785

ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE BUDDY GUY IN CONCERT

Do you have plans next Friday night??  If not, please check this out (and attached flyer)

Rare opportunity to enjoy American blues guitarist and singer Buddy Guy live in our backyard at The Garde Arts Center in New London Friday night, November 15th. We do the driving so you don’t have to worry about the parking nor walking in the cold at The Garde Arts Center and our price already includes any service fees and taxes 🙂

Friday, November 15, 2019 8:00 pm at Garde Arts Center

ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE BUDDY GUY IN CONCERT

Our seats are Orchestra Center J, K and L rows.

$68 pp

We provide the ride from Groton Senior Center to GAC and back.

Call 860-441-6785 to register

 

 

 

Wed, Nov 13th- Trip to Concert and Lunch at East Lyme High School

Join us for a special concert & lunch at the East Lyme High School. Seating is limited to 20. Be sure to register early if you want to go. Departure time is 11:15am for an 11:30am arrival at the High School. Or you can meet us at the High School but you still have to register. Lunch is at 12pm and the concert starts immediately after the lunch. Lunch fee is $5pp.

The concert is FREE.

VETERANS! The East Lyme High School Band has rehearsed some special selections for you. Be sure to register for this event.

Registration for the November Fun Trip begins on November 1st.