Category: Trips

Sign-up for April Art in Bloom Trip

April Day-Long Trip: Trip is open to any adult, 18 years and older

Art in Bloom ~ Museum of Fine Arts Boston

Friday, April 26th

Celebrate the return of spring at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston annual Art in Bloom event.

This popular festival of fine arts and fresh flowers incorporates more than 45 extraordinary floral arrangements inspired by works of art throughout the museums amazing galleries.  From ancient to contemporary, enjoy exquisite art from across the museum’s collections paired with magnificent floral interpretations created by New England area garden clubs and professional floral designers.

Established in 1870, the Museum of Fine Arts is home to approximately 500,000 pieces including paintings, drawings, sculpture, textiles, jewelry, photography, furniture and fashion.  The expansive galleries include European, Asian, Egyptian, American, African and Contemporary art.

You will have time on your own to explore the museums many art galleries, be amazed at the beautiful floral arrangements and shop at the Museum gift stores and special Garden Cart for unique floral gifts and take-home flower arrangements.

COST: $58 per person includes roundtrip motorcoach and entrance fee to the Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Art in Bloom event.  Lunch is on your own at the museum.  Driver tip is not included.

7:45 AM Depart Rose City Senior Center, 8 Mahan Drive, Norwich

6:00 PM Approximate return time to Norwich

 

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 Tuesday, March 5 at 5:00pm

Senior Center Members, Non-Residents

-Beginning Wednesday, March 6 at 5:00pm

Open Registration (Any Adults, aged 18 and older)

-Beginning Thursday, March 7 at 5:00pm

 

Sign-up for June Boston Trip

Boston Red Sox vs. Atlanta Braves

Wednesday, June 5th

Enjoy a fabulous afternoon watching the Boston Red Sox play the Atlanta Braves at Historic Fenway Park.  Our seat location is on the third base side in Grandstand section 30.  These seats are located under an overhang (so no sitting in the sun) and have an great view of the action on the field!

Our coach bus will drop us off and pick us up next to Fenway Park.  You will have time on your own for lunch before the gates open.  Game time 1:35p.m.

COST: $105 per person includes charter bus transportation and game ticket*.

*Red Sox tickets will only be distributed via mobile tickets in the ballpark app.  No paper tickets given.

Red Sox Game Cancellation Policy: Refund will only be given if your spot is filled. 

This includes cancellations due to game time change or rescheduled game due to weather.

-OR-

Boston on Your Own

Wednesday, June 5th

A great opportunity to visit Boston for some fantastic sightseeing, fun shopping and wonderful restaurants or buy your own Red Sox tickets and ride to Fenway Park with us!

Your drop off and pickup location will be next to Fenway Park.  There are multiple sites to visit within walking distance or take a “T” (Boston Subway) and explore farther.  Please plan your own trip and locations to visit before you arrive.  We will be leaving Boston approx. 5:00 p.m. (after game ends).

COST: $40 per person includes transportation.

 

Bus leaves promptly at 8:45 AM.  Return time approx. 8:00 PM.

 

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 Tuesday, March 19 at 5:00pm

Senior Center Members, Non-Residents

-Beginning Wednesday, March 20 at 5:00pm

Open Registration (Any Adults, aged 18 and older)

-Beginning Thursday, March 21 at 5:00pm

 

Tuesday is TRIP day!

Tuesday is TRIP day!! Let’s check out some warm weather options for trips in our future. Please join us Tuesday at 2:00 pm for PORTUGAL or at 3:30 for COSTA RICA to learn all the details of these trips and ask questions. Plan to join us at one or both of these presentations? Please let us know – 860-441-6785 

Sunny Portugal: Lisbon, Alentejo, Algarve & Portuguese Riviera   October 24 — November 02, 2024 • 10 Days • 14 Meals

with Optional 4-Night Madeira Island Post Tour Extension  Lisbon, Choice on Tour: “Calcadas” Walking Tour or “The Way of the Cod” Tour, Belem, Cork Factory, Evora, Winery Visit, Alentejo, Lagos, Algarve, Silves, Setúbal, Portuguese Riviera, Obidos, Sintra, Choice on Tour: National Palace of Sintra or Free Time, UNESCO World Heritage Sites.  The link to all the details gateway.gocollette.com/link/1229176

Tropical Costa Rica  January 13-21, 2025 9 Days 14 Meals

Lush forests and stunning waterfalls… rumbling volcanoes and endless coastlines… Costa Rica is a paradise teeming with exotic plants and incredible animals. Enjoy the tranquil views of Arenal Volcano from your hotel. Explore part of the 20,000-acre nature preserve of Cano Negro on a riverboat adventure. Spend two nights in Monteverde’s lush cloud forest. Experience the forest canopy on your choice of a hanging bridges nature walk or an exhilarating zip lining tour. Luxuriate at a resort for two nights at Playa Carrillo, Guanacaste, known for its breathtaking beauty and fine sandy beaches. You will find a slice of paradise and so much more.  https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1234987

 

Special Travel Presentation: South Dakota

Tuesday, February 6th at 11:00 am

Rescheduled from January 9th

 

SPOTLIGHT ON SOUTH DAKOTA FEATURING MT. RUSHMORE &  THE BAD LANDS

OCTOBER 2nd thru OCTOBER 8th, 2024

Discover the spirit of the American West and come to know the legends of the past. Visit Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial. Local Landmarks and historical landmarks. Too much to mention here!

Refreshments following.

 

ROMEO Club goes to Sneakers in Groton

Wednesday, February 28th at 11:00am

 

So, what is the ROMEO Club?
(Retired Old Men Eating Out)
They eat out, have fun, make and keep friends.

Men Only!

Trip fee is $5pp (transportation only).

Trip: Lil Pub in Old Saybrook

Wednesday, February 14th at 11:00am

 

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.

Trip fee is $5pp (transportation only).

Trip: Valentine’s Day Tea at Brookside Farm

Wednesday, February 14th from 1:00-3:00pm

 

Enjoy Tea and a Craft while exploring the Farmhouse!

Cost is $5pp. Seating is limited.
Registration begins Feb 1st.
Register by Feb 12th.

2024 Trips

New trips to be scheduled after February

Trip: Tulli’s Taphouse

Friday, January 26th at 11:30am

sign up by January 17th

 

$4.00 for the bus & pay on your own at the restaurant!