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.

    Colorado Rockies featuring National Parks and Historic Trains – August 12-20th

    Posted on April 6, 2022 by Groton

    For our travelers- this is a quick reminder about our upcoming seat reduction date – April 12, 2022- for the Colorado Rockies tour. The Colorado Rockies featuring National Parks and Historic Trains August 12 — August 20, 2022.  Any names entered in after April 12th could be subject to a first come first serve cancellation wait list. Air would also need to be requoted and the air inclusive early booking bonus expires as well.

    Want to sign up for this trip?  Please schedule a meeting with Cindy by calling 860-441-6623 or emailing colsen@groton-ct.gov

    Don’t know about the trip? Check out the trip details with this link  https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1091375 or stop by and get a detailed flyer.

     

    Day trip to Florence Griswold Museum

    Posted on March 4, 2022 by Groton

    Please wont you come with us Thursday, March 24 -Florence Griswold Museum and Hideaway Restaurant?

    Admission includes a one-hour professional staff tour  and access to exhibitions in the Krieble Gallery, the historic Florence Griswold House, and the rest of the Museum’s grounds and facilities. Included is the New London County Quilts and Bed Covers exhibit, 1750‒1825.

    We shall lunch at the Hideaway Restaurant after our 2 hour visit to the museum. Lunch is on your own tab. We will travel there on one of our Thrive55+ buses. Max of 20 persons. Cost is $20 per resident.

     

    COLORADO ROCKIES trip presentation Thursday March 3rd

    Posted on February 27, 2022 by Groton

    For all you travelers, we have another trip presentation with Collette planned for THURSDAY, March 3rd 12 –12:45 pm

    This August we will be enjoying the COLORADO ROCKIES trip -highlights include: Denver, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado National Monument, Grand Junction, Canyonlands National Park, Dead Horse Point State Park, Arches National Park, Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, Mesa Verde National Park (UNESCO), Choice on Tour, Pikes Peak Cog Railway, Garden of the Gods.  August 12 — August 20, 2022 • 9 Days.

    FREE yet registration is required!  860-441-6785

    Let’s Travel – Upcoming Extended Trip Presentations

    Posted on January 26, 2022 by Groton

    Please call 860-441-6623 to join us! REGISTRATION is required for all trip presentations:

    SHADES OF IRELAND

    trip presentation Wed., Feb 9 at 1-1:45 pm

    Trip highlights: Dublin, Irish Evening, Choices on Tour, Kilkenny, Waterford, Blarney Castle, Killarney, Jaunting Car Ride, Ring of Kerry, Farm Visit, Limerick, Cliffs of Moher, Galway, Castle Stay.

    We are going September 02 — September 11, 2022 • 10 Days

     

    CALIFORNIA DREAMIN

    trip presentation at Wed., Feb 9 at 2-2:45 pm

    Trip highlights: Monterey, Scenic 17-Mile Drive, Yosemite National Park, Sacramento, Choice on Tour, Lake Tahoe Scenic Cruise, Napa Valley Vineyard Tour and Wine Tasting, San Francisco.

    We are going October 03 — October 10, 2022 • 8 Days

     

    COLORADO ROCKIES

    trip presentation March 3rd at 12 – 12:45 pm

    Denver, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado National Monument, Grand Junction, Canyonlands National Park, Dead Horse Point State Park, Arches National Park, Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, Mesa Verde National Park (UNESCO), Choice on Tour, Pikes Peak Cog Railway, Garden of the Gods.  We are going August 12 — August 20, 2022 • 9 Days

     

    Trip Presentations for California and Ireland

    Posted on January 10, 2022 by Groton

    We will make these hybrid meetings. We MUST know if you are planning on attending in person or virtually. Please email colsen@groton-ct.gov or call us at 860-441-6785

    • We also are offering a COLORADO ROCKIES trip presentation March 3rd at 12 – 1 pm