Trips

Italy’s Treasures

Highlights: Vineyards, olive groves, and cities that float. Incredible history, indelible culture, and unforgettable cuisine. This is l’Italia at its most iconic. Enjoy the natural beauty and calm of the Alpine Lakes region. Snake along the edge of the sea to the medieval villages of Cinque Terre. Aboard off-road vehicles, explore the marble quarries of Carrara, where Michelangelo obtained the marble for his statue of David. Relax during a leisurely 4-night stay at a Tuscan villa. At a family-owned villa, learn the fine art of creating Tuscan cuisine during a hands-on cooking class. Explore Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance. Discover Venice, a city of winding canals and bridges. From medieval masterpieces to bustling piazzas, be swept away by the legendary treasures of northern Italy.

Tour Overview Video (download): Italy’s Treasures

Weblink: https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1171290

Bluegrass Country & The Smoky Mountains

Highlights: Take a delightful trip through the heart of Appalachia, discovering the equestrian culture of Kentucky, the pioneer spirit of Tennessee, and the mountainous beauty of North Carolina. Get a taste of Bourbon, baseball, and Thoroughbreds in Louisville and Lexington, Kentucky. Travel through Daniel Boone National Forest as you make your way to Gatlinburg, Tennessee. From your home base of Gatlinburg, explore the natural wonders of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Travel on to Asheville, North Carolina, and enjoy the city’s historic architecture, engaging neighborhoods and robust arts districts. Tour the Biltmore Estate, George Vanderbilt’s “little mountain escape” in the Blue Ridge Mountains. When you leave, you’ll have the warmth and charm of southern Appalachia still in your heart.

Weblink: https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1171305

Thursday, October 19th

Jerusalem. The disciples are in disarray. Torn apart by the unthinkable death of their leader, see how twelve ordinary individuals come together to create one of the most powerful movements ever known. Filled with power and passion, The 12 is a universal story of love and how each of us must eventually navigate the loss of whatever we hold most dear. Join us for a profoundly moving musical that you will never forget!

We have center orchestra seats for the 2 pm show. Let us do the driving for you! We take our own bus to East Haddam for this wonderful show. We meet at Thrive55+ Center and depart from our parking lot. $72 resident/82 non resident. Cost includes, transportation, driver and show admission.

We have two awesome trips in 2024 that we want to tell you about  Sept. 7th  Thursday at 4 pm – please let us know if you are coming!! 860-441-6785 

AMERICA’S COWBOY COUNTRY

Aug 22– 29, 2024 https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1171300

Badlands National Park, Custer State Park, Crazy Horse Memorial, Mt. Rushmore, Deadwood Buffalo Bill Center of the West, Yellowstone National Park, Jackson Hole, Grand Teton National Park    Double  $4,029pp  / Single  $5,029pp  /Triple   $3,799pp if booked before Feb. 22, 2024

MEMORIALS OF WORLD WAR II FEATURING THE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE D-DAY LANDING

Sep 30- Oct 9,  2024   https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1171302

London & Paris WWII-Focused City Tours, Portsmouth, The D-Day Story Museum, English Channel Crossing, Juno Beach, Caen Peace Memorial Museum, Arromanche-les-Baines, Longues-sur-Mer, Apple Cider Farm Visit, Normandy American Cemetery, Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc, Airborne Museum, Utah Beach, Giverny Gardens,         Seine River Dinner Cruise. Double   $4,829pp / Single   $5,829pp if booked before Feb. 1, 2024

Let’s Go to ITALY!!

Italy’s Treasures   May 04– 15, 2024  https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1171290  Italian Lakes Region, Stresa, Wine Tasting, Italian Riviera, Cinque Terre, Carrara Marble Quarries Off-Road Excursion, Tuscan Countryside, Italian Cooking Class, San Gimignano, Siena, Florence, Bologna, Venice

Double  $5,279pp / Single  $6,179pp  if booked before October 5, 2023

Check out this brief presentation of our May 2024 ITALY TRAESURES trip. https://s3.amazonaws.com/mimappcontent/app_355/Italys-Teasures.mp4?AWSAccessKeyId=AKIAINX74UYVPBTHVPIQ&Expires=1691789608&Signature=I7mBgrnRgfabbzcAW%2Bki%2BH1ykzI%3D

August 13, 2023
Shed $190 pp | Lawn $140 pp

Tour Includes:
• Motor Coach
• Brunch at Shortstop Bar & Grill
• Admission to Tanglewood
• All Gratuities to Driver

What’s better than spending some time with music and friends? Experience an inspiring concert at Tanglewood,
which is the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the Boston Pops for over 75 years.
Enjoy a music filled afternoon as Andris Nelsons conduct the Boston Symphony Orchestra, featuring noted American
Cellist Yo-Yo Ma. Today they will be playing Julia Adolphe, Makeshift Castle, co-commissioned by the BSO and
Gewandhausorchestra; Cello Concerto No. 1 by Dmitri Shostakovich, and Petrushka by Igor Stravinsky.

Before the show, enjoy a delicious brunch at Shortstop Bar & Grill. The family-run and family-friendly restaurant in
Westfield opened its doors to the public in December 2014. Our Brunch choices for today will include Homemade
muffins, pastries, fresh cut fruit, mixed green salad, home fries, bacon, french toast, chicken francaise, and stuffed
shells with pasta and seasonal veggies, all served buffet-style including coffee, tea, and orange juice.

*Times are approximate. Subject to change.*

Depart: 8:15 am Thrive 55+ | 102 Newtown Rd | Groton, CT    Estimated Return: 6:15 pm, Groton, CT