Trips

Saturday, August 19th

It’s a short ride aboard our motorcoach before we arrive in Perkins Cove, nestled within southern Maine’s rocky coastline.   Get a firsthand lobstering experience while sailing aboard a lobster boat, where you will see traps hauled and lobsters caught by authentic lobstermen.   A guide will provide an explanation of the lobster fishery and the many scenic points along the coastline.   When back on land there is the opportunity to explore one of the loveliest harbors on the Maine coast and it’s myriad of galleries, shops, and boutiques.   Listen to the gulls and the bell buoys as you have lunch at one of the many waterfront eateries (meal not included in the tour price).   Stroll the Marginal Way, a paved footpath that meanders along the Atlantic Ocean.   We will also make a stop at the Nubble Lighthouse.   There is no access to the lighthouse itself, but the views from our vantage point are spectacular.

NOTE:  Buses are prohibited from traveling into Perkins Cove, so it will be necessary to disembark in a nearby lot.   The walk to and from Perkins Cove is about a quarter of a mile along level, paved ground.

DEPARTING:  7:00 a.m. Norwich Commuter Parking Lot, Laura Blvd/ Rt. 82, Norwich (I-395 Exit 11)

RETURNING:  near 9:00 p.m.

FEE:  $TBD; price includes motorcoach transportation and cruise.

Tuesday, July 25th in Killingworth, CT

With over 10,000 lavender plants on a sprawling 25-acre property, Lavender Pond Farm is a relaxing and inviting oasis for the body and the mind.  Enjoy your time there walking the fields, strolling around the pond and covered bridge, checking out the chickens and bee hives, and visiting their store.  On our return trip, we will stop for lunch-on-your-own.

Please note that this trip will require a fair amount of walking.

DEPARTURE TIME:  9:30

FEE:  $10, for transportation only

Register at www.ledyardrec.org or in the office

Tuesday, July 11th

at the Log Cabin in Holyoke, MA

Join us for this dueling pianos show with two outstanding artists along with a fantastic twin lobster meal!

DEPARTURE TIME:  10:00

FEE:  $95; includes transportation, a full luncheon of twin lobsters freshly steamed with drawn butter or prime rib of beef, Elton John and Billy Joel Show, meal taxes and gratuities

Register at www.ledyardrec.org or in the office

Wednesday, July 5th 

Departing at 12:45pm

Enjoy the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical at the Ivoryton Playhouse!

FEE:  $65, for transportation and ticket

Register at www.ledyardrec.org or in the office

Trip Saturday, July 29th to Plymouth, MA

DEPARTING:  7:45 a.m. Norwich Commuter Parking Lot, Laura Blvd/ Rt. 82, Norwich (I-395 Exit 11)

RETURNING:  near 9:00 p.m.

Enjoy free time at the historic Plymouth waterfront featuring the Mayflower II, Plymouth Rock, and commercial fishing fleet.  Experience colonial charm and hospitality at the John Carver Inn for lunch.   Next, it’s on to the whale watch on Cape Cod Bay and Stellwagen Bank, primary feeding grounds for whales.   Be near some of the rarest, most graceful mammals in the world.   An onboard naturalist will give a narration of what we are experiencing.   The vessel is a comfortable and modern 110’ boat with multiple level decks so everyone has plenty of space at the rails.   There is an interior cabin with seating, a galley with snacks and beverages, and restrooms.

FEE:  TBD; price includes motorcoach transportation, lunch and whale watch.  Meal selections are grilled salmon, baked stuffed chicken, or chicken parmesan.