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.

    Trip: Winter Wildlife Eagle Cruise on RiverQuest

    Friday, February 17th

    Departing at 11:30am

     

    From the CT River Museum docks in Essex at 12:30pm – 2:30pm we take a 2 hour “on-the-water” narrated cruise to search for eagles and other winter wildlife. RiverQuest has a heated cabin, but we suggest that you dress in warm layers since the best views will be from the open decks.

    NOTE: this is not an outing for those with limited mobility as the ramp can be steep. Pack a jacket, camera, binoculars and a snack if you’d like. No binoculars? No worries, they have plenty on board to borrow. They also provide complimentary coffee/tea

    You will get to enjoy the river and its wildlife from the water and then an hour entire museum and their special Eagles of Essex exhibit and a model train exhibit. Cost is $50 per resident. We take our own bus. We depart at 11:30 am

    Painted Canyons Trip Presentation

    Presentation on Thursday, February 9th at 1:00pm

    RSVP 860-441-6785

     

    Trip Dates: September 17th— 25th, 2023

    Trip to: Colorado National Monument, Moab, Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Dead Horse Point State Park, Utah’s Scenic Byway 24, Capitol Reef National Park, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Bryce Canyon National Park, Zion National Park, and Las Vegas

    9 Days • 11 Meals

    https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1097829

    September Trip PAINTED CANYONS OF THE WEST

    Collette Vacations will be here for our 1:00 pm trip presentation on our September trip PAINTED CANYONS OF THE WEST. This trip is open to anyone 18 +
    We merely ask that you RSVP to this free presentation as we need to know how many to prepare for. You can call us at 860-441-6785 to do so or email colsen@groton-ct.gov
    This is the electronic link to the trip details https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1097829