Category: Trips

Friday, September 15th: Trip to the The Big E

September Day-Long Trip- This trip is open to any adult, 18 years old and older.

Join us on Opening Day at The Big E for a day full of fun!  It’s the last blast of Summer! This year is the 101th year of The Big E Fair!  The Big E is the largest fair in New England with great fun and entertainment such as, The Big E Super Circus, the Avenue of States, Farm-A-Rama, the Daily Parade, plus an array of exhibits, rides, shopping, crafts, and TONS of foods.  Don’t forget to try The Big E Cream Puff or The Big Éclair!  Opening Day at The Big E is also Military Appreciation Day!

COST: $40 per person – Includes transportation and The Big E entrance fee.

Driver tip is not included in the price of the trip.

All food and drink purchases are on your own.

9:00 AM Depart Rose City Senior Center, 8 Mahan Drive, Norwich

7:45 PM Approximate return time to Norwich.

This trip has mostly walking. 4 sneakers

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, July 24 at 5:00pm

Senior Center Members, Non-Residents
-Beginning Tuesday, July 25 at 5:00pm

Open Registration (Any Adults, aged 18 and older)

-Beginning Wednesday, July 26 at 5:00pm

 

 

John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum day trip June 15th

Yesterday, Monday marked 100 years since the birth of President John F. Kennedy, The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Dorchester held a ceremonial flag raising at 9 a.m. Look here to see the footage.

http://boston.cbslocal.com/…/jfks-life-legacy-celebrated-o…/

We’re taking a fabulous day trip to Boston on Thursday June 15th to visit his library and take in Boston with a lunch at Quincy Market then a great fully narrated 90 minute Boston Harbor Cruise. We still have some spots!! But hurry!!

Thursday June 15, 2017 BEST OF BOSTON Trip John F Kennedy Library and Museum stands as a vibrant tribute to the life and times of JFK. Following a brief orientation and history, enjoy the museum on your own taking in the numerous exhibits and informative films. We do lunch on our own in Quincy Market then we enjoy a Boston Harbor Cruise. Discover the historic and contemporary milestones of Boston’s inner and outer harbors during this fun, informative, fully-narrated, 90-minute tour.

$103 per resident .
Includes coach transportation, driver gratuity, admission to museum and cruise ticket.
Estimated Depart: 7:15 am from Groton Senior Center Estimated Return: 7:30pm

  

 

Groton New London Airport Tour

We had a GREAT tour of Groton–New London Airport, Mystic Jet Center, LLC, and of Survival Systems USA, Inc. on THursday, May 18th, 2017.  THANK YOU to all involved who took the time to show us around these amazing facilities!