Category: Trips

Thursday, June 20th – Trip to see Always A Bridesmaid Newport Playhouse & Cabaret Theater, Newport, RI

Departure 9:45am and return 6:30pm

Start with a delicious buffet luncheon with all foods prepared on the premises.
Following lunch enjoy the hilarious Matinee performance of Always A Bridesmaid!
In this hilarious comedic romp, four friends have sworn to keep the promise they made on the night of their Senior Prom: to be in each other’s weddings…no matter what.  Thirty years later, these Southern friends-for-life are still determined to honor that vow.  If you’ve ever elbowed a stranger out of the way to catch a bride’s bouquet, seriously questioned the mental stability of the duo saying “I do” or been forced to wear the world’s ugliest bridesmaid dress, this deliriously funny Jones Hope Wooten comedy is definitely for you…and your dearly beloved!
Following the Matinee, return to your seat in the dining room for a fun-filled Cabaret Show!
Sample Buffet Menu: Fruit Salad, Cole Slaw, Lettuce Bowl, Three Bean Salad, Beets, Cucumber Salad, Rigatoni with Meat Sauce, Meatballs, Roasted Chicken, BBQ Chicken, Glazed Ham, Italian Sausage, Baked Scrod, Green Beans, Glazed Carrots, Vegetable Medley, Sweet Potatoes, Baked Beans, Roasted Potatoes, Rice, Fresh Baked Rolls, Assorted Desserts, Coffee and Tea
COST: $75 per person includes roundtrip motorcoach, fabulous buffet lunch, matinee performance of “Always A Bridesmaid”, and cabaret show.  Driver tip is not included.
9:45 AM Depart Rose City Senior Center, 8 Mahan Drive, Norwich
6:30 PM Approximate return time to Norwich
This is a minimal walking.

REGISTRATION BY TELEPHONE

*On your registration day, Dial (860) 889-5960.  When you hear the message saying the Senior Center is closed, dial 3433 and follow the instructions.*
  Senior Center Members, Norwich Residents
-Beginning Monday, May 13 at 5:00pm
 Senior Center Members, Non-Residents
-Beginning Tuesday, May 14 at 5:00pm
 Open Registration (Any Adults, aged 18 and older)
-Beginning Wednesday, May 15 at 5:00pm

Thursday, May 23th and Tuesday, June 18th- Trip to The Music Man at the Goodspeed Opera House, East Haddam, CT

Departure: 10:45am, Returns 5:30pm

This trip has minimal walking.

First, enjoy a delicious lunch at Olive Garden (lunch on your own).  Following lunch, a short ride will bring you to the beautiful Goodspeed Opera House for the delightful musical The Music Man.  Set along the tranquil Connecticut River, the Goodspeed Opera House was built in 1876 by William Goodspeed.  This intimate theater brings you closer to the excitement of live musicals and will delight, inspire and entertain you with their shows!
The Music Man ~ You got trouble in River City!  Professor Harold Hill and Marian the Librarian march into a rousing new production of this great American musical.  When huckster Harold promises to save an Iowa town by selling the dream of a boys’ band, Marian is the only skeptic.  Until she starts to buy his pitch.  Fall in love all over again with “76 Trombones,” “The Wells Fargo Wagon,” “Trouble” and “Till There Was You.”  A glorious classic that will have you parading in the streets!

This trip will be using the Senior Center bus for transportation.
You are responsible to find your own ride to the Senior Center before and after the trip.
COST: $65 per person  includes The Music Man side orchestra ticket and transportation.  Lunch is on your own.  Limited tickets available.

 A second date may be added.  Call Hilary for availability (860) 889-5960

 

May Day Trips

Trips depart from the Senior at 9am, unless otherwise indicated.

(*LOYO*  Lunch On Your Own, so please bring money for your lunch.)

Note: There is a $5 trip surcharge for non-members.

May 1    (WED) Warwick Mall; Warwick, RI  ($ Bring Money for Shopping & for Lunch);  Register By 12:00 on Fri., Apr 26

May 8    (WED) Grasso Tech Salon & Lunch; Groton  ($ Bring Money for Services & for Lunch);  Register By 12:00 on Fri.,  May 3

May 15  (WED) Groton Senior Center Active Living Expo & Paul’s Pasta for Lunch   ($ Bring Money for Possible Spending & Lunch); Register By 12:00 on Fri., May 10

May 22  (WED) Downtown Mystic & LOYO ($ Bring Money for Shopping & for Lunch);  Register By 12:00 on Fri.,  May 17

May 29  (WED)  Studio 80 + Sculpture Grounds; Old Lyme & Lenny & Joe’s for Lunch; Westbrook   ($ Bring Money for Possible Spending & Lunch); Register By 12:00 on Fri., May 24

 

IMPORTANT TRANSPORTATION POLICY UPDATE

  1. TRIP RESERVATIONS AND PAYMENTS DUE DATES will appear in the section above.
  2. PAYMENTS ARE DUE WHEN THE RESERVATIONS ARE MADE. If you are unable to pay at that time, you should place your name on the waiting list. Reservations for trips may be made over the telephone only if there is no payment required.
  3. RESERVATIONS ARE NON-TRANSFERRABLE
  4. REFUNDS: No Refunds are given on day trips if a replacement is not found for your spot. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

 PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE SENIOR CENTER DOES NOT PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO AND FROM THE VEHICLE. THE NEW LONDON SENIOR CENTER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO DECLINE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES BASED ON THE CURRENT GUIDELINES FOR INDEPENDENT TRANSPORTATION.

DECLINE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES BASED ON THE CURRENT GUIDELINES FOR INDEPENDENT TRANSPORTATION.

 

SATURDAY, JUNE 15th- Day Trip to Best of Boston- New England Aquarium and Boston Duck Tour

Start the day at the New England Aquarium! One of the premier visitor attractions in Boston! Stand in awe in front of the Giant Ocean Tank with more than 2,000 aquatic animals. The aquarium has all of your favorites – penguins, sea turtles, seals, sea lions, sharks & more! Time on our own at Quincy Market.   Then, it’s the ride of your life aboard the Duck, an amphibious vehicle that rides on land and becomes a boat in water. Enjoy a narrated tour of Boston by your conDUCKtor who’s sure to keep you laughing… Then it’s splashdown!! Right into the Charles River for a breathtaking waterside view of Boston. Passengers can actually take turns driving the Duck vehicle. Everyone loves riding The Duck!

Cost: $126.pp Includes deluxe motor coach, all admissions & gratuities to driver and Tour Director.

Depart: 8:30 AM Estimated Return: 7:30 PM

DAY TRIP FUN FACTS
* Groton Senior Center is a division of Groton Town Parks & Recreation Dept. hence  most of our trips are not just for Groton seniors – most are open to the public.

* Payment is required at time of sign up for our trips!  Spots cannot be held without payment.

* An additional $10 fee is charged per non resident for day trips.

* One must be independent to attend a GSC trip.

*We offer day and extended trips around the US and abroad.  Great for singles, couples, families – there’s something for everyone and all ages.

You can register ONLINE too! www.GrotonRec.com/Discover55

Day trip photos can be found at Facebook.com/GrotonSC

Thursday Hike at Bluff State Park

Our EARTH DAY hike that was postponed is taking place THURSDAY afternoon at 1 pm instead at Bluff Point State Park ! This is a 3.4 mile hike.

Interested in joining us? Please call 860-441-6785 we need to know how many are coming.

May 1st day trip to ENDERS ISLAND lunch and tour

We still have a few openings for our day trip Wednesday, May 1st to ST EDMUND’S RETREAT—ENDERS ISLAND.

Guided walking tour of Enders Island Cold lunch includes: 1/2 a sandwich and soup or a salad. Also, drinks and a dessert. We depart GSC at 10:30 am (GSC bus)

$ 16 per resident includes lunch tour and transportation.  Registration can be done in person at Groton Senior Center or online at www.grotonrec.com  860-441-6785

**Payment is required to register for any day trip**

 

 

 

Spring Day Trips

Spring is actually finally springing for us! And when we say US we mean anyone in Southeastern CT area!  Let’s look forward to some of our upcoming Spring day trips:

Sunday, April 14th  USCGA Band at Leamy Concert Hall

Spring is in the air as LCDR Williamson conducts a concert featuring Ingolf Dahl’s masterful Concerto for Alto Saxophone, performed by soloist MUC Greg Case. These concerts are free and open to the public, we provide you the transportation! This is a 2 pm concert. We depart GSC at 1:15 pm. via GSC transportation  $5 per resident

Wednesday, May 1st  St Edmund’s Retreat

—Enders Island Guided Walking Tour & Cold Lunch.  Guided walking tour of Enders Island Cold lunch includes: 1/2 a sandwich and soup or a salad. Also, drinks and a dessert.  $ 16 per resident  We depart GSC at 10:30am  (GSC bus)

Saturday, May 18th New York City – On Your Own

We provide the ride. You enjoy the day! This trip is open to all – not just seniors!  The cost is $55 per resident /$65 per nonresident.Payment is needed upon registration for this event. Trip cost includes coach transportation and driver gratuity. We depart GSC at 7:30 am with approx return of 8:30 pm

Thursday, May 23rd  Goodspeed Musical and Lunch

THE MUSIC MAN An All-American Classic  2 pm show.  The Music Man is one of the most well-known musicals and has all the elements of a great show – a beloved and humorous story, wonderful songs and a big brass band! Lunch includes  salad, entree dessert, coffee, water, tea, taxes and tip. We depart at 10:30 am. via GSC transportation $100 per resident includes lunch, tip, show and transportation.

Saturday, June 15th  BEST OF BOSTON:New England Aquarium & Boston Duck Tour

We begin at the  New England Aquarium– a premier Boston attraction. Stand in awe in front of the Giant Ocean Tank with more than 2,000 aquatic animals. Time on our own at Quincy Market.  Then, it’s the ride of your life aboard the Duck, an amphibious vehicle that rides on land and becomes a boat in water. Enjoy a narrated tour of Boston by your conDUCKtor who’s su re to keep you laughing… Then it’s splashdown!! Right into the Charles River for a breathtaking waterside view of Boston. Passengers can actually take turns driving the Duck vehicle. Everyone loves riding The Duck $126.per resident Includes deluxe motor coach, all admissions & gratuities to driver and Tour Director. Depart: 8:30 AM Estimated Return: 7:30 PM

Sunday, June 23rd  NY Yankees Old Timers Day NY Yankees vs Astros 2:05pm game

Baseball with a touch of Luxury AUDI YANKEES CLUB VIP PACKAGE A 2-hour luxury dining pregame experience in the Audi Yankees Club at the dining room tables, Section 129 tickets, coach bus transportation, driver gratuity, parking fee & an incredible way to see these baseball teams play live! $230 per person for a magnificent experience!

Wednesday, June 26th  Boston Red Sox Baseball game 

Red Sox vs Chicago White Sox.Game time is 1:05 pm. We take a coach bus from Groton Senior Center to Fenway to cheer on our 2018 World Series Champs play the Chicago White Sox from our Right Field Box seats. This is a family friendly afternoon game. We have 40 seats only! Cost is $111 per resident (includes transportation, game ticket and driver gratuity)

 

Friday, April 24th- Trip to Newport Playhouse “Clothes Encounters”

Departure- 9:00am

Payment of $52.50 is due no later than 12:00pm on April 12th

IMPORTANT TRANSPORTATION POLICY UPDATE
Note: There is a $5 trip surcharge for non-members
1. TRIP RESERVATIONS AND PAYMENTS DUE DATES will appear in the section above.
2. PAYMENTS ARE DUE WHEN THE RESERVATIONS ARE MADE. If you are unable to pay at that time, you should place your name on the waiting list. Reservations for trips may be made over the telephone only if there is no payment required.
3. RESERVATIONS ARE NON-TRANSFERRABLE
4. REFUNDS: No Refunds are given on day trips if a replacement is not found for your spot. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE SENIOR CENTER DOES NOT PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO AND FROM THE VEHICLE.THE NEW LONDON SENIOR CENTER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO DECLINE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES BASED ON THE CURRENT GUIDELINES FOR INDEPENDENT TRANSPORTATION.

Wednesday, April 10th- Trip to Christmas Tree Shop & Carrabba’s Italian Grill in Warwick, RI

Departure: 9:00am

Bring Money for Shopping and Lunch
Register By 12:00 on  April 5

IMPORTANT TRANSPORTATION POLICY UPDATE
Note: There is a $5 trip surcharge for non-members
1. TRIP RESERVATIONS AND PAYMENTS DUE DATES will appear in the section above.
2. PAYMENTS ARE DUE WHEN THE RESERVATIONS ARE MADE. If you are unable to pay at that time, you should place your name on the waiting list. Reservations for trips may be made over the telephone only if there is no payment required.
3. RESERVATIONS ARE NON-TRANSFERRABLE
4. REFUNDS: No Refunds are given on day trips if a replacement is not found for your spot. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE SENIOR CENTER DOES NOT PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO AND FROM THE VEHICLE.THE NEW LONDON SENIOR CENTER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO DECLINE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES BASED ON THE CURRENT GUIDELINES FOR INDEPENDENT TRANSPORTATION.