Trips

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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, June 27- Lights & Sights Lighthouse Cruise on Cross Sound Ferry

    Posted on May 7, 2017 by Groton

    COST:  $28/res, $38/non-res
    We depart Groton Senior Center at 11:30 a.m. for a 2 hour cruise aboard the Cross Sound Ferry Sea Jet.
    ​Contact the Senior Center for the return time of the trip.

    Enjoy views of 9 lighthouses from New London to Long Island, plus two Revolutionary era forts, and more!

    Thursday, June 15- Best of Boston

    Posted on May 7, 2017 by Groton

    COST:  $103/res, $113/non-res
    We depart at 7:15 a.m. and return at approx. 7:30 p.m.

    Visit the John F. Kennedy Library & Museum taking in the
    exhibits and informative films. Lunch is on your own at
    Quincy Market, then we enjoy a fully-narrated, 90-minute
    tour on Boston Harbor Cruise.

    Thursday, May 25- Thoroughly Modern Millie at Goodspeed Opera House

    Posted on May 7, 2017 by Groton

    COST: $74/res, $84/non-res

    Groton Senior Center bus departs at 12:30 p.m.

    Call Senior Center for return time.

    Madcap mistaken identity and high-spirited show tunes fuel the Tony-winning musical comedy about Millie’s hilarious adventures in Jazz Age New York City.

    SEATS: We have great Orchestra Center aisle side seats for this show!

    Monday, May 15th- GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA at Aqua Turf

    Posted on May 2, 2017 by Groton

    Coffee & Donuts ; Complimentary Glass of Beer or Wine then Family Style Lunch: Garden Salad, Pasta, Chicken ala Kathryn & Broiled Scrod w/ Cracker Crumb Topping, Vegetable, Potato, Rolls, Dessert, Beverage COST: $87p resident and $97p non-resident.

    Groton Senior Center transportation—We depart at 10 AM

    GOODSPEED trip Thursday, May 25th afternoon

    Posted on April 19, 2017 by Groton

    Here is a sneak peek at the rehearsals for the trip we are taking May 25th to see the award winning – Tony for Best Musical in 2000- show Thoroughly Modern Millie at the glorious Goodspeed Musicals

    https://www.facebook.com/GoodspeedMusicals/videos/10154346232507793/

    Sign up now before seats disappear for this wonderful daytrip to catch this amazing performance locally!

    We have Orchestra Center/ Aisle Side seats. It is $74 per resident for this Tony-winning musical comedy

    We ONLY have 20 seats—HURRY while spots last!!