Trips

Click here to visit the official Thrive55+ Active Living Center website.

Spots go fast on all our trips and some are already filled up. We do our best to get you the best seats for the best price with a quality trip!  Check our flyers in the Thrive55+ Active Living Center, in our Discover 55+ newsletter or on our Facebook page for added information.

We offer day and extended trips around the USA and abroad. Great for singles, couples, families – there’s something for everyone and all ages. Trips are open to the public.

Questions about a particular trip??  If you just want to know if there is a spot for you you may call 860-441-6785 or if a more specific question call 860-441-6623.  THANK YOU for traveling with us!

Payment must be made upon registering for a day trip. No refunds unless your spot can be filled.

    May 11-19th- Overnight Trip to Colorado Rockies

    Posted on March 27, 2019 by Groton

    featuring National Parks & Historic Trains

    with Collette

    Call 860-441-6623 or email cmorrison@groton-ct.gov for detailed flyer.

    Groton Senior Center is a division of Groton Town Parks & Recreation Dept. hence most trips are not just for Groton seniors – most are open to the public. 

     

    Sunday, April 14th- Trip to USCGA BAND AT LEAMY CONCERT HALL

    Posted on March 27, 2019 by Groton

    Departure- 1:15pm

    Spring is in the air as LCDR Williamson conducts a concert featuring Ingolf Dahl’s masterful Concerto for Alto Saxophone, performed by soloist MUC Greg Case. These concerts are free and open to the public, we provide you the transportation! This is a 2 pm concert.
    We depart GSC at 1:15 pm. via GSC transportation  $5 per resident

    Saturday, April 27th- Saturday Breakfast Out at The Shack

    Posted on February 28, 2019 by Groton

    Time- 8:30am

    DINING OUT
    The community gives to the Groton Senior Center; Dining Out is our way of giving back to the community.  Each month a Restaurant is Featured.  Ride the senior van or meet us there.  Order a full entrée or just appetizers.  An evening outing of dining, socializing and enjoyment!  Please join us Tuesdays for a “socially nutritional” evening.  Registration is required– please be sure to let us know if you want to ride on our GSC bus.

    *** NEW – SATURDAY BREAKFAST OUT
    The most important meal of the day!  Join us for our first Saturday Breakfast Out at The Shack.  Meet us there or ride with us.  Registration is required.

    The Shack
    ​441 Longhill Road, Groton, CT

    Tuesday, April 9th- Dining Out at Harbor House

    Posted on February 28, 2019 by Groton

    Time: 5:00-7:00pm

    The community gives to the Groton Senior Center; Dining Out is our way of giving back to the community.  Each month a Restaurant is Featured.  Ride the senior van or meet us there.  Order a full entrée or just appetizers.  An evening outing of dining, socializing and enjoyment!  Please join us Tuesdays for a “socially nutritional” evening.  Registration is required– please be sure to let us know if you want to ride on our GSC bus.

    Harbor House
    ​3 Williams Ave., Mystic