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.

    Monday Feb 5th at 11 am is our trip presentation on the Maritimes Coastal Wonders

    Posted on January 30, 2018 by Groton

    Trip presentation with Collette
    Maritimes Coastal Wonders featuring the Cabot Trail
    September 10-20 , 2018

    Highlights: Historic Charleston, Choice of Boone Hall Plantation or Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum, James Island County Park Holiday Display, Jekyll Island, Christmas Caroling, Savannah, Andrew Low House

    Click on the link https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/811991 and get even more details

    PLEASE call to sign up for this trip presentation at 860-441-6785

    Trip Presentation with Collette: September Coastal Maritimes Wonder trip

    Posted on January 29, 2018 by Groton

    TRIP PRESENTATION NOTICE!

    Have you ever been interested in a trip to Halifax, Peggy’s Cove, Cape Breton Island, Cabot Trail, Prince Edward Island, Anne of Green Gables Museum, Choice on Tour, Hopewell Rocks, Fundy Trail, Lunenburg?

    We have the trip for you! Maritimes Coastal Wonders trip with Collette September 10 — September 20, 2018 • 11 Days • 16 Meals. Our free trip presentation on this fab trip is Monday Feb 8th at 11 am. Attending can save you money on the trip. Please call to let us know you are coming 860-441-6785

    https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/811991

    Daytrip to Eastern CT Symphony Orchestra  ”Paintings and Pictures”

    Posted on January 12, 2018 by Groton

    Eastern CT Symphony Orchestra  ”Paintings and Pictures”

    at Garde Arts Center    Saturday, February 24

    Orchestra Center seats to enjoy ECSO, Toshiyuki Shimada, Music Director and Conductor, Hannah Lash’s This Ease, Maurice Ravel’s Pavane for a Dead Princess , Tchaikovsky’s Variations of a Rococco Theme, Op. 33 featuring 2017 Instrumental Competition Winner Yi Qun Xu, Cellist Mussogorsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition.

    Pre-concert chat 7-7:30 pm/Concert starts at 8 pm.

    We take our own Groton Senior Center bus and have a limit of 12 seats.

    Let us do the driving—we drop off and pick up right at the Garde Arts Center entry. We depart GSC at 6:30 pm

    $55/resident.

     

    Thursday, April 26th- Trip to Newport Playhouse Show and Cabaret: Exit Laughing

    Posted on January 3, 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 always follows the play. We leave at 9:45 am & return approximately 6 pm at GSC   $65/resident

    Our trips are not just for Groton seniors – they are open to the public.
    An additional $10 fee is charged to non resident for trips unless otherwise noted.

    Payment is REQUIRED to register for any day trips.

    Thursday, April 17th- Trip to Tribute to the Divine Miss M at the Aqua Turf – Show and Lunch

    Posted on January 3, 2018 by Groton

    Kathy has been singing the hits of Bette Midler for more than 20 years on stages around the world.  Bette’s repertoire has something for everyone! Big Band, swing era tunes, hip-hop, country, ballads, blues, dance and “Sophie” jokes for a good belly laugh.   Please note: Dancing  will not be offered at this event.  Coffee & Donuts Door Prizes Complimentary Glass of Beer or Wine.  Family Style: Salad/ Pasta/ Chicken Marsala/ Baked Meatloaf/ Potato/ Vegetable/ Dessert. We depart GSC at 10am  $55/resident

    ​Our trips are not just for Groton seniors – they are open to the public.
    An additional $10 fee is charged to non resident for trips unless otherwise noted.

    Payment is REQUIRED to register for any day trips.