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.

     Day trip: Christmas Town Festival – Bethlehem Saturday, Dec. 8

    Posted on November 19, 2018 by Groton

    Day trip: Christmas Town Festival – Bethlehem Saturday Dec 8

    Head off to Christmas Town Festival in Bethlehem, CT for a magical holiday experience! For the 38th year, this tradition will get locals and travelers from afar in the holiday spirit. The old-fashioned Christmas celebration will occur all around the town green. This annual event will feature: music performances, tree lighting, photos with Santa, horse-drawn hayrides, a book and cookie sale, crafts and gifts galore (indoors and out), food and refreshments, strolling carolers, holiday characters, a roving train ride, Santa’s workshop, and a bell choir concert. Not only will the town green warm you up for the holidays, but so too will roaming the town to see other holiday events and sights.

    Each year, the town’s people create a Christmas ornament. This year, take home a piece of the tradition to hang.

    Depart: 8:00 AM-Groton Senior Center Est Return: 6:00 PM
    Cost per person $81

    Tour Includes: Roundtrip Motor coach, Tours of Distinction Tour Director, Free-Time at the Festival, 2018 Christmas Festival Ornament. Also, all Taxes and Gratuities (Including Driver and Tour Director).
    Register online at www.GrotonRec.com or call 860-441-6785

    TODD GIPSTEIN speaks “The Mind, The Eye and the Heart of a Photographer”  

    Posted on November 14, 2018 by Groton

    Hello traveling friends~

    REMINDER:  Tomorrow evening – THURSDAY, November 15   6 pm:

    Award Winning NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTOGRAPHER

    TODD GIPSTEIN speaks “The Mind, The Eye and the Heart of a Photographer”

     

    Free ~ yet, registration is required. 860-441-6785

    Award-Winning National Geographic Photographer & Producer Todd Gipstein will explore the art and artistry of photography. He will share insights from 50 years behind the camera shooting for documentary media.

    How do you become a good observer of life? How do you engage with people, places, animals? How do you document experiences in photographs? What makes a good photographer & a powerful photograph? This non-technical talk will inspire you to look at life in new ways.

    All are welcome.  Light refreshments included.

     

    Free ~ yet, registration is required. 860-441-6785

    Tuesday, November 27 -Dining Out at Captain Daniel Packer Inn

    Posted on November 4, 2018 by Groton

    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.

    Captain Daniel Packer Inn, 32 Water St, Mystic CT 06355

    The restaurant is quite charming and offers a “cozy inn” ambiance. Travelers from near and far visit to step back in time with us and experience the fine fare and hospitality guests at the Daniel Packer Inn experienced over 200 years ago.

    Menu: www.danielpacker.com

    Wednesday, November 7th- Tip to Newport Playhouse & Cabaret Matinee

    Posted on November 4, 2018 by Groton

    At Newport’s only Dinner Theater enjoy their  great home-style buffet,  a wonderful play in their intimate theater, and a fun-filled cabaret in the dining room. Buffet 11:30am, Curtain 1:00pm & Cabaret follows the play SYLVIA. We leave at 9:45 am & return appx 6 pm at GSC. Cost  is $57/resident

    Thursday, November 8th- Veterans concert

    Posted on October 30, 2018 by Groton

    Time: 12:00pm
    Please join us for a free concert in recognition of VETERAN DAY.
     
    GREAT SONGS OF THE GREAT WAR ERA concert
    Thursday, November 8th 12:00 noon in GSC community room.
     
    In recognition of Veterans Day.
     
    Please join us in our community room for a wonderful concert by the Golden Nugget Glee Club of Norwich. Our own GSC friend, Jim Conover, is the director of RCSC’s Golden Nuggets.