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.

    New York City On Your Own trip Saturday March 4th 2017

    Posted on January 11, 2017 by Groton

    New York City On Your Own TRIP 

    Saturday, March 4th
    We depart 7:30 am from GSC

    What a wonderful way toenjoy all the wonders of New York City –  A day trip to NYC !!  We provide the coach transportation and do what you please!

    Join us on our coach bus to NYC and have no worries about the driving, parking and even rest your eyes along the journey! We have two drop off spots – one near Central Park and Metropolitan Museum of Art and the other at Times Square.Our other drop off location will be Times Square.

    $55 per resident/ $65 per non resident

    #NYC #DaytripNY

    LYMAN ALLYN ART MUSEUM Tour and Painting Workshop TRIP

    Posted on January 9, 2017 by Groton

    LYMAN ALLYN ART MUSEUM Tour and Painting Workshop TRIP

    Tuesday, February 21st

    $15 per resident
    Our visit will include:
    Includes a welcome to the museum
    An hour-long guided tour
    An hour-long painting landscapes workshop

    We will be traveling via GSC bus
    We depart GSC at 12:30 pm with approx. return of 3:45 pm to GSC

    January 2017 trips

    Posted on December 22, 2016 by Groton

    January 2017 trips

     

    Saturday, January 7th  NEW YORK CITY On Your Own

    We provide the ride. You do not have to worry about driving nor parking in the city.You enjoy the day!

    We drop off at: NEUE Gallery and Times Square. Most of the City will still be a glow from the holidays! Rockefeller Holiday Tree will still be up!  Trip cost includes coach transportation and driver gratuity.  We depart Groton Senior Center at 7:30 am with approximate return of 8:30 pm  $55/ resident and $65/nonresident.

     

    Sunday, January 22nd UCONN Women’s Basketball Game at GAMPEL

    Let us take you to the action as our UConn Team takes on Tulane University at Gampel Pavilion.

    1:00 pm game $ 60 res/ $70 non resident includes Game admission (chair back seats ~ not bleachers), Transportation & driver’s gratuity. (Joshua Limousine service will be our transportation)  Depart at 11:00 am Return approx. 4:30 pm

     

     

     

    Need a gift for that hard to buy for person?

    Posted on December 2, 2016 by Groton

    Need a gift for that hard to buy for person?

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     Purchase an EXPERIENCE for someone instead of an item!

    A Gift certificate for Groton Senior Center can gift your loved one with:

    • Meals or special Luncheons at our Coastal Café (kitchen)
    • A DAY TRIP! We have many types: Day In The City, Sporting events, Cultural/ Museum Trips.  And did you know our trips are not limited to seniors & open to the public!?
    •  Have a UConn basketball fan? We have a trip to their game January 22nd at Gampel!
    • An artist in your life? We have several art classes and Art themed trips.

    GROTON SENIOR CENTER            860.441.6785