Category: Trips

Tuesday, April 17th- Day Trip to Tribute to the Divine Miss M at the Aqua Turf – Show and Lunch

Kathy has been singing the hits of Bette Midler for more than 20 years on stages around the world. Bette’s repertoire has something for everyone! Big Band, swing era tunes, hip-hop, country, ballads, blues, dance and “Sophie” jokes for a good belly laugh.
Please note: Dancing will not be offered at this event.
MENU: Coffee & Donuts Door Prizes Complimentary Glass of Beer or Wine. Family Style: Salad/ Pasta/ Chicken Marsala/ Baked Meatloaf/ Potato/ Vegetable/ Dessert.
We depart GSC at 10am
​Cost: $55/resident

Sunday, April 4th- Day Trip to Beautiful the Carole King Musical

Location: Providence Performing Arts Center
We have right orchestra seats for this amazing 1 pm show! We take our own Groton Senior Center bus and have a limit of 20 seats.
We depart GSC at 11:30 am
​Cost: $ 72/resident

Day Trip Project Oceanology Seal Watch Cruise

Time: 1:00pm

Join Project Oceanology for a boat excursion to observe the harbor seals in their natural habitat. The program begins with a brief presentation about these marine mammals that visit Fisher’s Island Sound each winter. We are scheduled for 1-3:30pm. After the presentation, participants
board the Enviro-lab, binoculars in hand, and travel to popular seal destinations.

Cost is $38/resident

Monday, March 19th to Tuesday, March 20th- Overnight Trip to Ski Getaway at Mount Snow, VT

We are partnering with the Groton Senior Center to offer a Ski Getaway at the Grand Summit Hotel in Mount Snow, VT. Ski costs not included as there are many activities to choose from if skiing is not your thing. $367/double or triple, $227/single. Registration has begun.

No restrictions. Detailed flyers available.

 

Wednesday, March 21- Bus Trip to Seahorse and Ocean State Job Lot

Join us for a local lunch trip to the Seahorse in Noank. Shopping to follow at Ocean State Job Lot. Departure from the Senior Center is 11:30am. Return time is approximately 3:30pm. Trip fee is $5. Registration begins on March 1st.

​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.

Wednesday, March 7th- Bus Trip to 99 Restaurant & Pub and TJ Maxx

Join us for a local lunch trip to the 99 Restaurant & Pub in Groton. Shopping to follow at TJ Maxx. Departure from the Senior Center is 11:30m. Return time is approximately 3:30pm. Trip fee is $5. Registration on begins on March 1st.

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.

Wednesday, March 7th- Trip to Grasso Tech Cosmetology / Grasso Culinary Arts Lunch

Departure Time: 9:00am

Register by March 2 at 2:30pm.Bring Money for services and lunch.
Note: There is a $5.00 trip surcharge for Non-members.

IMPORTANT TRANSPORATION POLICY UPDATE

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.

Thursday, April 26th- Trip to 9/11 Memorial & Museum with time at Chelsea Market

6:30 AM Depart Rose City Senior Center, 8 Mahan Drive, Norwich

8:45 PM Approximate return time to Norwich

Your memorable day starts with time on your own to shop and dine at Chelsea Market in Manhattan.  Built in the former National Biscuit Company factory complex, Chelsea Market fills two entire city blocks.  This enclosed building is now home to an urban food court, restaurants and food stores.  Chelsea Market also houses television production companies including The Food Network.

Following lunch, you will be dropped off at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum.  Build on the former World Trade Center site, the Memorial & Museum is a tribute to those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.  The Memorial’s twin reflecting pools, each nearly one acre in size, sit within the footprints of where the Twin Towers once stood and have the names of those who died inscribed into bronze panels edging the pools.

Opened in 2014, the Museum tells the story of 9/11 through multimedia displays, archives, narratives and a collection of monumental and authentic artifacts.  The museum presents the intimate stories of loss, compassion, reckoning and recovery in the telling of the story of the 9/11 attacks and aftermath.

COST: $66 per person  includes admission to 9/11 Memorial & Museum and transportation.

Driver tip is not included.  Lunch is on your own at Chelsea Market.

There will be one rest stop on the way to New York and one on the return trip home.

 

 

REGISTRATION BY TELEPHONE

*On the registration day, dail 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, February 20 at 5:00pm

Senior Center Members, Non-Residents

-Beginning Wednesday, February 21 at 5:00pm

Open Registration (Any Adults, Age 18 and older)

-Beginning Thursday, February 22 at 5:00pm

This trip has mostly walking (but at your own pace).

Monday, April 29th- Trip to Art in Bloom ~ Museum of Fine Arts Boston

Celebrate the return of spring at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston (MFA) annual Art in Bloom event.  This popular festival of fine art and fresh flowers incorporates more than 80 extraordinary floral arrangements inspired by works of art throughout the museums expansive galleries.  Enjoy exquisite art from across the MFA’s collection paired with magnificent floral interpretations created by New England area garden clubs.  Professional designers also delight with creative designs in Museum entrances and walkways.  A beautiful and impressive time to visit the museum.

You will have time on your own to explore the museums expansive art galleries, be amazed at the beautiful floral arrangements and shop at the fun Art in Bloom Market with flower and garden related items for sale.  Lunch will be on your own at the museum.

COST: $60 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
This trip has mostly 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 Tuesday, February 19 at 5:00pm
Senior Center Members, Non-Residents
-Beginning Wednesday, February 20 at 5:00pm
Open Registration (Any Adults, aged 18 and older)
-Beginning Thursday, February 21 at 5:00pm