Trips

Friday, July 21st at Dodd Stadium

Let us take you out to the ballgame! We venture from Thrive 55+ to Dodd Stadium in Norwich (let us do the driving) for a fun evening game of Mystic Schooners Baseball. The Mystic Schooners are a franchise in the New England Collegiate Baseball League (NECBL) and a 501c3. Let’s support the home team as they play against Keene Swamp Bats in a 6:30 pm game. Costs is $7 per person

A DAY AT  TANGLEWOOD — Boston Symphony Orchestra featuring Yo Yo Ma

August 13, 2023

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 Gewandhaus orchestra; 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.

We have Reserved Rear Shed Seats for 2:30p performance of the Boston Symphony Orchestra- featuring Yo-Yo Ma. Listen to the sounds of the Boston Symphony Orchestra conducted by guest conductor Andris Nelsons. This concert features Yo-Yo Ma, famous cellist.

Reserved shed seats for the 2:30p performance. Time prior to show to enjoy the grounds — Please note; there are two prices: Shed $190 resident/Lawn $140 non-res. Trip is rain or shine. Tour Includes: Deluxe Motor coach bus transportation, Brunch at Shortstop Bar & Grill, Admission to Tanglewood, and  All Gratuities to Driver. Times are approximate: Depart: 8:15 am Thrive 55+ of Groton, CT/ Estimated Return: 6:15 pm, Thrive 55+ of Groton

Friday, June 30th 

Essex Steam Train & Riverboat’s 2 1/2-hour train and riverboat or 1 hour train only journeys begins at the historic 1892 Essex Station for a 12-mile, narrated round-trip into the heart of the unspoiled Connecticut River Valley. The steam
locomotive pulls vintage coaches through the quintessential New England towns of Deep River and Chester. A natural highlight is the undeveloped Selden Neck State Park, accessible only by boat. Essex Steam Train offers unique access to several coves and preserves, immersing passengers in an on-board eco-excursion. The train travels near the tidal wetlands of Pratt Cove and Chester Creek — bountiful, natural habitats for birds including Cormorants, Ducks, Swans, Greenland Geese, Blue Heron, Egrets, and Red-winged Blackbirds.

Lunch entrée choices are: Beef Tips with Gravy, Eggplant Parmesan or Baked Chicken with tossed mix green salad, Chef’s choice vegetable & Starch, roll, Chef’s Choice dessert.

Trip Includes: train and boat fare and three course lunch.

Cost is $78 per resident and $88 per non resident.

Register in person at front desk or online at www.grotonrec.com

Thursday, June 1st

Arrival at 10:00am

We arrive at Mystic Seaport Museum for self-guided time and exhibits
including the Alexis Rockman’s Oceanus exhibit, time on your own to enjoy
Mystic Seaport with lunch on your own on site.

The nation’s leading maritime museum. It is notable for its collection of sailing ships and boats and for the re-creation of the crafts and fabric of an entire 19th- century seafaring village. For over 90 years, Mystic Seaport Museum has been sharing stories of rich maritime history. Explore our grounds and take yourself back in time for an experience of a lifetime!

Fee includes: transportation to & from Thrive55+, Museum and Seaport
admission
​​​​​​​$28 per resident/ $38 per non resident