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Luminaria and Fairy Walk Event Saturday, October 22, 2022

Posted on October 13, 2022 by Groton

Luminaria Walk Event Groton Parks Foundation Fundraiser

Saturday, October 22, 2022 5:00—7:00 pm

Please join us as we raise funds for Groton Parks Foundation by enjoying an evening walk on one of our main trails at Copp Family Park (Route 184, Groton) decorated magically with luminary, fairy houses and fairy friends. This is an easy and stroller friendly trail.

Under 1 mile. Sensory friendly time is 5:00-6:00 pm.

Respectfully, we request no dogs on Luminaria trail during the event

Adults $10
Children 8 and up $5
Children under 8 Free

Unable to attend?

Please consider donating to support Groton Parks Foundation (501(c)(3). Your tax-deductible donation to Groton Parks Foundation will support ongoing and future projects to enhance Groton recreational opportunities.

Donations may be made out to and mailed to Groton Parks Foundation (re: Luminaria) at Thrive 55+ Center, 102 Newtown Road, Groton CT 06340

For more Information contact Thrive55+ at 860-441-6785.

2022-2023 Extended Trips

Posted on October 13, 2022 by Groton

Visit us at Thrive55+ to get the detailed flyers on any of these fabulous trips. Want to sign up for an extended trip? Schedule a meeting by calling 860-441-6623 or email colsen@groton-ct.gov

Nashville & The Smoky Mountains Holiday December 7-14, 2022

Grand Ole Opry Show, Historic RCA Studio B, Country Music Hall of Fame, Gaylord Opryland Resort Dinner & Holiday Show, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Dollywood**, Dolly Parton’s Christmas Stampede & Dinner Show, Asheville, Biltmore Estate. 8 Days /11 Meals FULL

Spotlight on New Orleans February 26 — March 2, 2023

French Quarter, Choices on Tour, New Orleans School of Cooking, Beignets at Café Du Monde, Swamp Tour, Dinner at The Court of Two Sisters, Jazz Revue 5 Days / 6 Meals https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1097823

Italian Vistas March 25 — April 6, 2023

Rome, Colosseum, Ruins of Pompeii, Sorrento, Choices on Tour, Florence, Statue of David, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Tuscan Winery, Venice, Murano Island, Verona, Lake Maggiore, Stresa 13 Days / 16 Meals https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1097801

British Landscapes featuring England, Scotland and Wales June 4 — 13, 2023

Edinburgh Castle, Choices on Tour, York, Chester, Llangollen, Wales, Stratford-upon-Avon, Oxford, London 10 Days 13 Meals https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1097792

**British Landscape Trip presentation Thursday, Oct. 20th 2:00 pm— rsvp 860-441-6785

Iceland’s Magical Northern Lights November 3 — 9, 2023

Highlights: Reykjavík, Northern Lights Cruise, Search for the Northern Lights, Golden Circle, Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss, Lava Exhibition Center, Vik, Seljalandsfoss, Skógar Museum, Skógafoss, Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon, Skaftafell National Park & Vatnajökull Glacier, Blue Lagoon 7 Days • 11 Meals https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1097830