Category: Trips

Departure Time: 12:15pm

Come meet and greet the stars of the farm. Take a tour of the farm and visit the alpacas. Stroll the gift shop that has a variety of items like handmade soap, local honey and alpaca apparel. Next, we will take ride in the beautiful countryside to visit Ekonk Hill Turkey Farm for some Ice Cream. Limited Seating. Please Sign up!

Departure Time: 2:30pm

Pay  your own dinner and then check out the classic cars or relax on the beach!

​Limited Seating.  Please sign up!

Thursday, September 19

Trip Presentation – COUNTRYSIDE OF EMERALD ISLE   

Countryside of the Emerald Isle   August 2- 11  10 Days 12 Meals

From remote islands and historic Dublin, to less-traveled roads and charming villages, experience the best of the Emerald Isle. Come to know the culture and welcoming hospitality of the Irish in Dublin, Ireland’s capital city. Step off the beaten path in the seaside village of Kinsale, known as Ireland’s “gourmet capital.” Overnight amongst a labyrinth of stone walls in the Aran Islands. Discover the windswept terrain of the Wild Atlantic Way. Travel amongst the tranquil countryside in the Dingle Peninsula. Give traditional Irish fare a modern twist at a cooking class in Dublin. On this journey, the many sides of Ireland shine through

Time: 1PM

Cost: Trip Presentation is Free yet registration is highly suggested 860-441-6785

www.grotonrec.com/seniors

Trip Presentation ARK ENCOUNTER TRIP 

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.  From Ohio to Lancaster Amish Countries, the Ark Encounter, the Creation Museum, ‘Queen Esther’ at Sight & Sound Theatre and so much more is  packed into this 7-Day | 6-Night tour.  Please join us for the trip presentation to learn more about this great trip that will take place June 20-26, 2020.

Time:11AM

Cost: Trip Presentation is Free yet registration is highly suggested 860-441-6785

www.grotonrec.com/seniors

We work closely with Collette every work day to plan, arrange, implement and secure your best travel experience. For all of you whom have traveled with us on one of our many extended trips with Collette~ THANK YOU !!

Coming up we have extended trips with Collette to Danube, Canadian Rockies, Poland, New Orleans and Memphis, Portugal, Ireland, Santa Fe, Nashville and the Smokey Mountains.

If you’d like to be added to our email list for such trip notifications please email colsen@groton-ct.gov

SEPT 19^th at 1 pm we will have a trip presentation on our Countryside of the Emerald Isle 2020 trip. Be sure to sign yourself up for this informative trip presentation going over the details of this amazing trip: Countryside of the Emerald Isle.  You can do so by calling 860-441-6623 or by emailing colsen@groton-ct.gov 

Countryside of the Emerald Isle  August 2- 11, 2020    10 Days 12 Meals

From remote islands and historic Dublin, to less-traveled roads and charming villages, experience the best of the Emerald Isle. Come to know the culture and welcoming hospitality of the Irish in Dublin, Ireland’s capital city. Step off the beaten path in the seaside village of Kinsale, known as Ireland’s “gourmet capital.” Overnight amongst a labyrinth of stone walls in the Aran Islands. Discover the windswept terrain of the Wild Atlantic Way. Travel amongst the tranquil countryside in the Dingle Peninsula. Give traditional Irish fare a modern twist at a cooking class in Dublin. On this journey, the many sides of Ireland shine through.

SENIOR CENTER FUN TRIPS
Open to Non-Residents if there is availability Non-residents will be charged a $1.00 surcharge
Senior Center Fun Trips use a bus from the Center for transport to and from destination. # of seats very limited. Registration for these trips ONLY will be on the 1st business day of the month starting at 8am. Call the office to register and then make your payment by 4pm on the 2nd business day.You can only register yourself for 1 trip but may go on Wait List for the 2nd trip.
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Join us for a special 11:30am WNBA basketball game at the Mohegan Sun. Our Connecticut Sun will be playing the New York Liberty. We have lower level seating. Lunch on your own at the casino. Departure from the Senior Center at 10am. Return time around 3pm. Trip fee is $19pp. Registration has begun for this trip only.