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.

    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

    Tuesday, March 19th- Dining Out at Seahorse

    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.

    Seahorse
    ​65 Marsh Road, Noank

    Trip Presentation for our Discovering Poland trip Feb 13th

    Posted on February 4, 2019 by Groton

    We are traveling with Collette again in October to POLAND! Please join us at this trip presentation on Wed Feb 13th at 1 pm.

    Discovering Poland
    Warsaw, Gdansk, Torun, Wroclaw & Krakow
    October 05 — October 16, 2019 • 12 Days • 14 Meals

    Highlights
    Warsaw, Malbork Castle, Gdansk, Solidarity Shipyards, Choice on Tour, Torun, Gingerbread Baking, Wroclaw, Black Madonna, Jasna Góra Monastery, Krakow, Auschwitz, Folklore Show & Dinner

    Visit the Jasna Góra monastery to witness the world-famous Black Madonna.
    Explore the poignant history of Auschwitz

    We need to know if you are coming (especially this time of year – “snow”) so please register to attend by calling 860-441-6785 or register online at www.grotonrec.com/seniors/

    Where we stay:
    -Mercure Grand Warszawa Hotel, Warsaw
    -Radisson Hotel Gdansk, Gdansk
    -Hotel Bulwar, Torun
    -Art Hotel, Wroclaw
    -Holiday Inn City Center Krakow, Krakow

    Feb 13 Special Travel Presentation POLAND

    Posted on January 7, 2019 by Groton

    We are traveling with Collette again in October to POLAND!

    Please join us at this trip presentation on Wed Feb 13th at 1 pm.

    Discovering Poland
    October 05 — October 16, 2019 • 12 Days • 14 Meals

    Highlights
    Warsaw, Malbork Castle, Gdansk, Solidarity Shipyards, Choice on Tour, Torun, Gingerbread Baking, Wroclaw, Black Madonna, Jasna Góra Monastery, Krakow, Auschwitz, Folklore Show & Dinner

    Visit the Jasna Góra monastery to witness the world-famous Black Madonna.
    Explore the poignant history of Auschwitz

    We need to know if you are coming (especially this time of year – “snow”) so please register to attend by calling 860-441-6785 or register online at www.grotonrec.com/seniors/

    Here is a link to our latest Collette extended trip for you in 2019.

    https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/890419

     

     

     

    Discovering Poland trip presentation Feb 13

    Posted on January 7, 2019 by Groton

    We are traveling with Collette again in October to POLAND!

    Please join us at this TRIP PRESENTATION: on Wednesday, Feb 13th at 1 pm.

    Discovering Poland

    Warsaw, Gdansk, Torun, Wroclaw & Krakow

    October 05 — October 16, 2019 • 12 Days • 14 Meals

    Highlights

    Warsaw, Malbork Castle, Gdansk, Solidarity Shipyards, Choice on Tour, Torun, Gingerbread Baking, Wroclaw, Black Madonna, Jasna Góra Monastery, Krakow, Auschwitz, Folklore Show & Dinner

     

    Visit the Jasna Góra monastery to witness the world-famous Black Madonna.

    Explore the poignant history of Auschwitz

     

    We need to know if you are coming (especially this time of year -“snow”) so please register to attend by calling 860-441-6785 or register online at www.grotonrec.com/seniors/