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.

    2016 Groton Trips

    Posted on October 1, 2016 by Groton

    TRIPS with Groton!

    Our trips are not just for Groton seniors – they are open to the public. Yet, an additional fee is charged to nonresident for trips unless otherwise noted. For more informaton on any of these trips please email cmorrison@groton-ct.gov  

    *OATS (Outdoor Active Traveling Seniors)  Group excursions call 860-441-6623  for details

    Payment is required at time of sign up for our trips!

     

     Saturday, October 1 Red Sox game at Fenway Park (time not announced yet TBA) $110/res.

    Thursday, October 6th Newport Playhouse & Cabaret :PLAZA SUITE  GSC $62/res

    Monday, October 3 OATS hike –Bluff Point State Park 2 pm  free MUST sign up!

    Monday, October 10-18  CANYON COUNTRY trip (Collette)  no additional non resident fee

    Friday, October 14  Essex Steam Train & Riverboat Lunch Excursion $55/res

    Tuesday October 25 OATS hike –Groton Utilities Reservoir 1 pm  free  MUST sign up!

    Wednesday, October 26 Newport Playhouse: Last Of the Red Hot Lovers  GSC $62/res

    Monday, November 14 American Veterans show at Aqua Turf w lunch $58/res.  GSC bus

    Wednesday, November 9 Gillette’s Castle hike 10 am  (minimal cost TBA )  MUST sign up

    Fri-Sun November 11-13 “SAMSON” at Sight & Sound Theater (Lancaster, PA)  $513 dbl

    Thursday, November 17 OATS hike—Haley Farm 10am    free    MUST sign up!

    Tues– Mon. Nov 8-14 Spotlight on PARIS trip. (Collette) no additional non resident fee

    Wednesday, December 7  The Company Men & luncheon at Aqua Turf  (coach bus) $106/res

    Sunday, December 11 The Nutcracker at Garde Arts Center 1:30pm show GSC bus  $47/res

    Thursday, December 15 Christmas in Newport featuring LaSallette Shrine $115/res

    Day On Your Own in New York City TRIP Saturday, May 28th

    Posted on May 18, 2016 by Groton

    BEST TIME TO VISIT NYC will be with us Saturday, MAY 28th for our Day On Your Own in NYC trip.

    Did you know that NYC empties out Memorial Day weekend as those New Yorkers see it as the beginning of summer and head out of the city for the weekend!?!

    So if you enjoy visiting New York City but the crowds and traffic are just too much think about letting us do the driving for you and join us Saturday, May 28th!

    Call 860-441-6785 to learn more

    http://www.travelchannel.com/shows/top-vacation-destinations/video/top-10-attractions-in-nyc

     

    May 19th is our FREE trip Presentation

    Posted on May 18, 2016 by Groton

    Tomorrow – THURSDAY, May 19th is our FREE trip Presentation with Friendship Tours & The Ship Shop !!

    Please join us at 3:30 pm here Town of Groton Senior Center for this informative event that will highlight our upcoming South American Cruise and other featured day trips we have coming up!

    If you register by noon tomorrow – you get a free DELICIOUS cookie too! Call 860-441-6785 to do so.

    Hope to see you all here!     Jan 7 ’17 South America – Infinity Groton

    https://www.facebook.com/GrotonSC/

     

    Trips with Groton Senior Center

    Posted on April 15, 2016 by Groton

    We still have room on our  trip to NYC Day On Your Own Trip

    Saturday, May 28th we are heading to NYC
    This trip is open to all – not just seniors!
     
    We provide the ride. You enjoy the day! Also, this is Day One of the once in a decade WORLD STAMP SHOW 2016 In NYC on Saturday, May 28th.
    NYC day trip
    NYC day trip
     
    This once-a-decade event takes place May 28 through June 4 at the Javits Center in New York City. Admission is free to the event. http://www.ny2016.org/
     
    The cost is $50 per resident /$60 per nonresident.
     
    Trip cost includes coach transportation and driver gratuity. Payment is needed upon registration for this event. We depart Groton Senior Center at 7:30 am with approx return of 9:30 pm

    Then we also have our  9/11 Memorial Museum Trip on Saturday, June 25th.

    9/11 Museum trip June 25th with Groton Senior Center

    Attached is a list of other trips we have coming up you may also be interested in!   As always, we attempt to get the best seats and provide you with memorable trips!

    GSC Trips 2016