Trips

DAY TRIPS

Day Trips are planned for the months of April through December. On average, there are 2 Day Trips per month scheduled. These trips are held in conjunction with East Lyme Senior Center and Waterford Senior Services as a way to ensure enough registrations for a trip to run. Day Trips are open to adults.

Flyers are available at the Senior Center with the Day Trip’s information or about any trip you are interested in taking.

 

Registration dates for Day Trips are noted on their specific flyer. It is important to register as soon as you can. If a Day Trip is full, be sure to put your name on the Wait List. If there are enough names on the Wait List, we will look to run a second bus or to schedule the same trip at a later date. If that happens, all names on the Wait List will be called first. *No refunds unless your ticket can be re-sold

 

UPCOMING 2024 DAY TRIPS

 

West Point Campus Tour- (Buffet, Tour, Purple Heart Hall of Honor)- Thursday, June 20th; $154 per person; register by June 6th

Lighthouse Cruise– Narragansett, RI- (Cruise, Buffet Brunch, Shopping) Wednesday, July 24th; $139 per person; register by July 10th

Cape Cod Canal Cruise– Onset, MA- (Guided Cruise & Lunch)- Wednesday, August
7th; $146 per person; register by July 1st or until filled.

Brimfield Antique Flea Market– Brimfield, MA- (Shopping & Lunch on your own)- Thursday, September 5th; $89 per person; register by August 1st or until filled.

Beach Boys Tribute -Wednesday, August 21st. at the Aqua Turf Club, CT.  Music Show and Lunch, $130.00 per person.

Savor The Flavor– Providence, RI- (Eating, Shopping, Tour)- Tuesday, September
17th; $148 per person; register by August 12th or until filled.

FDR Home and Library– Hyde Park, NY. Friday, Oct. 18th.  Guided Tour, Walkway Over the Hudson, Lunch.  $158.00 per person.

Naugatuck Railroad Ride – Thomaston, CT.  Friday, October 18th.  Black Rock Tavern, Naugatuck Railroad, Fascia’s Chocolate Factory.

Fireplace Feast at the Salem Cross Inn -Thursday, November 14th Tour, Horse Drawn Wagon/ Sleigh Ride, Dinner $152 per person.

Christmas In Newport, RI – Tuesday, December 10th.  Marble House, The Breakers and lunch. $138 per person.

 

 

 


OVERNIGHT TRIPS/CRUISES

There are usually 4 overnight trips scheduled throughout the year. Their duration is anywhere between 2 and 4 nights. In addition, 2 – 4 cruises are planned and/or longer, overnight trips. These trips are also held in conjunction with Lymes’ Senior Center and East Lyme Senior Services as a way to ensure enough registrations for a trip to run. Overnight Trips and Cruises are open to adults.

Flyers for the Overnight Trips/Cruises are available at the Senior Center with information about any trip you may be interested in.

Registration dates for Overnight Trips/Cruises are noted on their specific flyer. It is important to register as soon as you can.

 

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Coming 2024 -2025 Cruises and Overnight Trips   *Prices and Details Coming Soon*

1. Mackinac Island   Mid-June 2024

2. Croatia & Its Islands– April 22nd – May 3rd, 2025 * Register by March 23, 2024*- Trip Highlights: Zagreb (capital of Croatia), Krka National Park, Palace of Emporer Diocletian
in Split, 7-night cruise aboard privately chartered ship, Brac Island, “Golden Cape” of Bol, island of
Bisevo (“Blue Cave”), city of Dubrovnik, and more! *Call for prices*

3.Iceland & Northern Lights– Nov.5th—Nov.11th, 2024 *Register by May 6th, 2024* Trip Highlights: Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights), Travel the “Golden Circle”, Thingvellir National Park,
Gullfoss Waterfall, Geothermal Fields at Geysir, Skógar Museum, Black Volcanic Sand Beach,
Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon with floating icebergs, Experience the Blue Lagoon, and much more! *Call
for price.

    Overnight Trips and Tours- 2021 & 2022

    Posted on August 2, 2021 by Lyme / Old Lyme

    Registration begins on the dates noted. Register as soon as you can.  Payments will be made directly to the Tour Company arranging the trip. Checks can be dropped off to the
    Senior Center office or mailed directly to the Tour Company.  In most circumstances, departure will be from the East Lyme Community Center Parking lot.

    Oct 6 – 8, 2021 – 3 days/2 nights in Lancaster, PA to see “Queen Esther” at The Sight and Sound Theatre. Visit
    the Appalachian Brewing Co., Kitchen Kettle Village, and the Mount Hope Estate and Winery as well as see
    the fabulous production of “Queen Esther”. $565pp double occupancy, $715pp single occupancy, or $515pp
    trip occupancy.

    Mar 27 – Apr 5, 2022 – 10 day tour of the British Landscapes. 12 meals. See Wales, Scotland, and end in
    London. Depart from NYC. $2998pp double occupancy, $3598pp single occupancy, $2968pp triple occupancy.
    Trip insurance strongly encouraged for an additional $399

    Day Trips – 2021

    Posted on August 2, 2021 by Lyme / Old Lyme

    Trip planning for 2022 is beginning.
    What’s caught your fancy? Send us your suggestions.

    Thu, Sep 16th – If artistic expression is your thing, come see the exhibit that is currently running at the New York
    Botanical Gardens – Kusama: Cosmic Nature. You’ll explore the Gardens and marvel at Yayoi Kasama’s out of this
    world artwork sprinkled within the property. Lunch will be on your own on Arthur Avenue with some time to explore
    the shops. Trip fee is $72pp. A lot of walking. Registration has begun. Bus capacity is limited. Wait List only at this time.

    Tue, Oct 5th – Join us for the coolest Van Gogh art exhibit you will ever see – Van Gogh, The Immersive Experience.
    This exhibit is so cool they have not yet announced where it will be held but it is definitely in the city of Boston. Lunch
    will be on your own at the Quincy Market. Trip fee is $112. A lot of walking. Registration has begun. Bus capacity is
    limited. Wait List only at this time.

    Thu, Dec 9th – Come see the World Premiere of this hilarious Christmas Comic Farce – “A Christmas for Carol” with
    us at the Newport Playhouse & Cabaret Restaurant. A staff-served buffet with a variety of hot entrees, salads, veggies,
    dessert, fruit and beverages is included. Trip fee is $110. Minimal walking. Bus capacity is limited Registration begins
    Aug 2nd. NEW!!

    ​​​​​​​Call senior center for more information at 860-434-4127.

    First Day Trip of the Season- Tuesday, October 5th- Van Gogh- The Immersive Experience Art Exhibit in Boston, MA

    Posted on July 3, 2021 by Lyme / Old Lyme

    Cost: $112.00

    The experience is rich in content. Take an awe-inspiring journey into the incomparable
    universe of Van Gogh, one of the greatest artistic geniuses of the 19th century.
    Explore his life, his work, and his secrets as never before through cutting-edge 360
    degree digital projections, a one-of-a-kind virtual reality experience, and a uniquely
    atmospheric light and sound show. This impactful experience has already thrilled
    visitors in Italy, Belgium, and the UK. Become completely immersed in the works of
    art around you, and feel in reality as you dive deep into the world created by Van
    Gogh’s brush stroke. This trip will also include a trip to Quincy Market for shopping
    and grabbing a bite to eat at one of the many eateries. Limited seats available.
    Tickets already on sale. Please call the senior center for more information

    Senior Center Trips

    Posted on April 29, 2020 by Lyme / Old Lyme

    All  trips have been cancelled through August.  Any questions call Stephanie Gould at the Senior Center.

    860-434-1605 ext. 240

    Newport Playhouse and Cabaret

    Posted on September 1, 2016 by Lyme / Old Lyme

    Join us for a trip to the Newport Playhouse and Cabaret in Newport, RI.

    Play: Last of the Red Hot Lovers. $76.00 per person. All you can eat buffet.

    Registration begins. Sept. 1st.  Minimal walking.