Category: Trips

O.A.T.S.a 55+ Outdoor Active Traveling Seniors group

Each event requires registration please call 860-441-6623

¨ Friday, November 8th 9:30 am Ledyard Reservoir Hike with Groton Utilities  approximately 5.25 miles

¨ Wednesday, November 28th 9:30 am Pre-Thanksgiving Hike at Pequot Woods is a 3 mile lightly trafficked loop trail that features a lake and is rated as moderate. Can get muddy and is knotty.

¨ Monday, December 11th  9:30 am Bluff Point State Park & Coastal Reserve Trail is a 3.6 mile heavily trafficked loop trail that is good for all skill levels.

Monday, Dec 30th New York Botanical Gardens—Holiday Train Show

NYBG is an iconic living museum, a major educational institution, and a renowned plant research & conservation organization. Founded in 1891 and now a National Historic Landmark, it is one of the greatest botanical gardens in the world and the largest in any city in the United States. Enchanting model trains zip through a display of more than 175 NY  landmarks, each re-created with bark, leaves, and other natural materials. Depart: 7:00am GSC Estimated Return: 7:00pm GSC Register by November 28TH!  $106/res. includes: deluxe motor coach, Friendship Tours Tour Director, driver gratuity and admissions to NYBG and the Holiday Train Show. All ages.

GREAT GIFT IDEA- the gift of an experience!

Broadway’s “Come From Away” is a Best Musical winner all across North America! Join as we travel to Providence Performing Arts Center on Sunday, Dec 8th to enjoy Come From Away matinee. $67 per resident including your transport, driver, and show ticket.

This New York Times Critics’ Pick takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships.

Sunday, December 8th COME FROM AWAY at Providence Performing Arts Center

Join us for a day trip to the luxurious and excellent Providence Performing Arts Center to attend the 1 pm matinee of the Broadway show COME FROM AWAY!  Set in the week following the September 11 attacks. It tells the true story of what transpired when 38 planes were ordered to land unexpectedly in the small town of Gander in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, as part of Operation Yellow Ribbon. We drive you to and from GSC and you enjoy the show from our rear orchestra seats. PPAC has several concession stands within the center.  $67 per resident including your transport, driver, and ticket.

More information to come.

​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: TBA

Nov 13th – Join us for a special concert & lunch at the East Lyme High School. Seating for lunch is limited to 20 but the is plenty of room for the concert. Registration is required for the lunch and/or the concert. Departure time is 11:15am. Lunch 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: 11:00am

Return time: around 3:00pm

Oct 23rd – Join us for lunch at the Tea Kettle in Old Saybrook. Shopping afterwards and if the leaves cooperate, a bit of sight seeing! Departure from the Senior Center at 11am. Return time around 3pm. Trip fee is $pp.