Trips

    Sign-up for April Art in Bloom Trip

    April Day-Long Trip: Trip is open to any adult, 18 years and older

    Art in Bloom ~ Museum of Fine Arts Boston

    Friday, April 26th

    Celebrate the return of spring at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston annual Art in Bloom event.

    This popular festival of fine arts and fresh flowers incorporates more than 45 extraordinary floral arrangements inspired by works of art throughout the museums amazing galleries.  From ancient to contemporary, enjoy exquisite art from across the museum’s collections paired with magnificent floral interpretations created by New England area garden clubs and professional floral designers.

    Established in 1870, the Museum of Fine Arts is home to approximately 500,000 pieces including paintings, drawings, sculpture, textiles, jewelry, photography, furniture and fashion.  The expansive galleries include European, Asian, Egyptian, American, African and Contemporary art.

    You will have time on your own to explore the museums many art galleries, be amazed at the beautiful floral arrangements and shop at the Museum gift stores and special Garden Cart for unique floral gifts and take-home flower arrangements.

    COST: $58 per person includes roundtrip motorcoach and entrance fee to the Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Art in Bloom event.  Lunch is on your own at the museum.  Driver tip is not included.

    7:45 AM Depart Rose City Senior Center, 8 Mahan Drive, Norwich

    6:00 PM Approximate return time to Norwich

     

    REGISTRATION BY TELEPHONE

     

    *On your registration day, Dial (860) 889-5960.  When you hear the message saying the Senior Center is closed, dial 3433 and follow the instructions.*

    Senior Center Members, Norwich Residents

    -Beginning Tuesday, March 5 at 5:00pm

    Senior Center Members, Non-Residents

    -Beginning Wednesday, March 6 at 5:00pm

    Open Registration (Any Adults, aged 18 and older)

    -Beginning Thursday, March 7 at 5:00pm

     

    Sign-up for June Boston Trip

    Boston Red Sox vs. Atlanta Braves

    Wednesday, June 5th

    Enjoy a fabulous afternoon watching the Boston Red Sox play the Atlanta Braves at Historic Fenway Park.  Our seat location is on the third base side in Grandstand section 30.  These seats are located under an overhang (so no sitting in the sun) and have an great view of the action on the field!

    Our coach bus will drop us off and pick us up next to Fenway Park.  You will have time on your own for lunch before the gates open.  Game time 1:35p.m.

    COST: $105 per person includes charter bus transportation and game ticket*.

    *Red Sox tickets will only be distributed via mobile tickets in the ballpark app.  No paper tickets given.

    Red Sox Game Cancellation Policy: Refund will only be given if your spot is filled. 

    This includes cancellations due to game time change or rescheduled game due to weather.

    -OR-

    Boston on Your Own

    Wednesday, June 5th

    A great opportunity to visit Boston for some fantastic sightseeing, fun shopping and wonderful restaurants or buy your own Red Sox tickets and ride to Fenway Park with us!

    Your drop off and pickup location will be next to Fenway Park.  There are multiple sites to visit within walking distance or take a “T” (Boston Subway) and explore farther.  Please plan your own trip and locations to visit before you arrive.  We will be leaving Boston approx. 5:00 p.m. (after game ends).

    COST: $40 per person includes transportation.

     

    Bus leaves promptly at 8:45 AM.  Return time approx. 8:00 PM.

     

    REGISTRATION BY TELEPHONE

    *On your registration day, Dial (860) 889-5960.  When you hear the message saying the Senior Center is closed, dial 3433 and follow the instructions.*

    Senior Center Members, Norwich Residents

    -Beginning Tuesday, March 19 at 5:00pm

    Senior Center Members, Non-Residents

    -Beginning Wednesday, March 20 at 5:00pm

    Open Registration (Any Adults, aged 18 and older)

    -Beginning Thursday, March 21 at 5:00pm

     

    Trip: Boston Holiday Pops at Symphony Hall

    Friday, December 15th

    9:15 AM Depart Rose City Senior Center, 8 Mahan Drive, Norwich

    8:00 PM Approximate return time to Norwich

     

    Join us for a festive day in Boston!  Our drop off location will be at the Prudential Center where you will have time on your own for lunch, shopping and taking in the sights of the season.  Next, make your way to Symphony Hall for the 3:00 p.m. performance of Boston Pops’ Holiday Pops.  (You can either walk the 1/3 mile to Symphony Hall or meet our bus to drop packages and get a ride.)

    Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year!  The Boston Pops’ Holiday Pops concert is a festive feast for the eyes, ears and soul.  This time-honored production, led by conductor Keith Lockhart, is filled with Yuletide cheer, bolstered by upbeat arrangements of classic carols and popular Christmas songs, a joyful sing-along and a visit from the one and only St. Nick himself!

    These amazing concerts take place in the magical atmosphere of the world-famous Symphony Hall, beautifully decorated for the holidays to evoke all the magic and charm of the season.  Symphony Hall opened in 1900 and is, acoustically, one of the top three concert halls in the world.

    COST: $90 per person includes charter bus transportation and center second balcony ticket to Holiday Pops 3:00 p.m. performance.  Driver tip not included.

     

    Waiting list ~ call hilary (860) 889-5960

     

     

    Trip: Olde Mistick Village

    Tuesday, November 21st

    Sign up at Reception (by phone or in person) starting on November 6th

    Enjoy time on your own to explore the shops, pick up some holiday gifts and enjoy a great lunch at Olde Mistick Village.  Olde Mistick Village is a unique collection of outdoor shops that has become a favorite for local residents as well as for Mystic’s many visitors searching for that “perfect something”.

    For lunch, enjoy a delicious meal at one of the many restaurants onsite ~ Pink Basil, Trattoria Amalfi, Mango’s Wood Fired Pizza, Jealous Monk, toast + tonic or Steak Loft.

    Cost: $2 for transportation (Senior Center bus).  Lunch is on your own.

    Bus leaves the Senior Center at 10:00 a.m. and returns approx. 2:45 p.m.