Category: Trips

Wednesday, November 7th- Trip to Stew Leonards in Newington

Posted on October 30, 2018

Departure at 9:00am

LOYO & BRING MONEY FOR ANY PURCHASES YOU MAKE.

Note: There is a $5.00 trip surcharge for Non-Members.

IMPORTANT TRANSPORTATION POLICY UPDATE

TRIP RESERVATIONS AND PAYMENTS DUE DATES will appear in the section below (“Where are we going  this month?”) next to each scheduled trip, starting this month.

PAYMENTS ARE DUE AT THE TIME 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.
There are no transfers of spaces to friends when cancelling. If you must cancel a trip, please call  us as soon as possible .

REFUNDS: No Refunds are given on day trips if a replacement is not found for your spot. Time of return home for all trips is approximate. Please keep in mind it is extremely difficult to determine exact return times.
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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, November 7th- Trip Presentation: Canadian Rockies featuring Rocky Mountaineer

Posted on October 29, 2018 by Groton

We have a trip presentation for our extended trip:

Canadian Rockies featuring Rocky Mountaineer  (September 21-27, 2019)

 

https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/890372

 

Set out to explore the best of Western Canada on a tour that opens in Vancouver and takes you to Banff aboard the famous Rocky Mountaineer train. Begin your trip with breakfast at Capilano Suspension Bridge. Enjoy the “living forest” and try their new Cliffwalk and Treetop Adventures. Then enjoy a sightseeing tour of Vancouver that begins in beautiful Stanley Park and stops in the famed Granville Market. Board your train and travel among the fields of Fraser Valley and the scenic Fraser River. Journey alongside Kicking Horse River while enjoying the beautiful scenery. During your time in Banff, stop at stunning Peyto Lake and admire Bow Falls.

 

 

Wednesday, November 7th 11 am

FREE but Registration is required 

860-441-6785

Saturday, December 8th- Day Trip: Christmas Town Festival – Bethlehem

Posted on October 23, 2018 by Groton

Christmas Town Festival – Bethlehem
Saturday, December 8, 2018

Head off to Christmas Town for a magical holiday experience! Bethlehem, CT is where today’s adventure takes place.

Follow the star and attend the town Christmas Festival. For the 38th year, this tradition will get locals and travelers from afar in the holiday spirit. The old-fashioned Christmas celebration will occur all around the town green. This annual event will feature: music performances, tree lighting, photos with Santa, horse-drawn hayrides, a book and cookie sale, crafts and gifts galore (indoors and out), food and refreshments, strolling carolers, holiday characters, a roving train ride, Santa’s workshop, and a bell choir concert. Not only will the town green warm you up for the
holidays, but so too will roaming the town to see other holiday events and sights.

Each year, the town’s people create a Christmas ornament. This year, take home a piece of the tradition to hang.
While visiting Christmas Town, perhaps you’ll want to stop by the Bethlehem Post Office to mail out your season’s greetings. Choose from one of the 83 hand-made festive Cachets (since 1938, a new design has been created yearly) to decorate your holiday mail.

Be sure to dress for the weather! Mail sent out and anything purchased at the festival will be covered on your own.

Depart: 8:00 AM-
Groton Senior Center- 102 Newtown Road, Groton CT

Estimated Return: 6:00 PM- Groton Senior Center

Cost per person $81

Saturday, December 15th- Day Trip to NYC Day On Your Own

Posted on October 23, 2018 by Groton

We provide the ride. You enjoy the day!
This trip is open to all – not just seniors

New York City will be decked out for the holidays!!

The cost is $53 per resident /$63 per nonresident.
Payment is needed upon registration for this event.
Trip cost includes coach transportation and driver gratuity.

We depart Groton Senior Center at 7:15 am with approximate return of 9:00 pm to GSC

To register online www.GrotonRec.com (search “New York”) or call 860-536-5680 or 860-441-6785

NYC Day On Your Own Trip – you chose what you do with your day in the Big Apple.

We drop off at:
-Metropolitan Museum of Art – Rockefeller Center – Times Square

Upcoming Trip Presentations: Danube and Canadian Rockies

Posted on October 16, 2018 by Groton

 Collette TRIP PRESENTATIONS

September 25– October 5, 2019

Discover the Classic Danube featuring a 7-night Danube River Cruise

Monday, October 22nd   1 pm

 

September 21-27, 2019

Canadian Rockies featuring Rocky Mountaineer

Wednesday, November 7th 11 am 

FREE but Registration is required!  860-441-6785

 

Day tripping to Christmas Town in Bethlehem, CT Dec 8th

Posted on October 16, 2018 by Groton

Christmas Town in Bethlehem, CT

We are now offering a DELIGHTFUL and day trip on Saturday, December 8th to BETHLEHEM!

Head off to Christmas Town in Bethlehem, CT for a magical holiday experience! For the 38th year, this tradition will get locals and travelers from afar in the holiday spirit. The old-fashioned Christmas celebration will occur all around the town green. This annual event will feature: music performances, tree lighting, photos with Santa, horse-drawn hayrides, a book and cookie sale, crafts and gifts galore (indoors and out), food and refreshments, strolling carolers, holiday characters,a roving train ride, Santa’s workshop, and a bell choir concert. Not only will the town green warm you up for the holidays, but so too will roaming the town to see other holiday events and sights.

Each year, the town’s people create a Christmas ornament. This year, take home a piece of the tradition to hang.

Depart: 8:00 AM-Groton Senior Center
Estimated Return: 6:00 PM- Groton Senior Center
Cost per person $81

Tour Includes: Roundtrip Motor coach, Tours of Distinction Tour Director, Free-Time at the Festival,
2018 Christmas Festival Ornament. Also, all Taxes and Gratuities (Including Driver and Tour Director).

 

Danube River Cruise 2019 trip

Posted on October 11, 2018 by Groton

Please join us October 22nd at 1-2 pm for our trip presentation on our 2019 tour: Danube River Cruise featuring a 7-night Danube River Cruise (September 2019).

This is free yet registration is required. RSVP 860-441-6785