Mini-Trip: Captain Scott’s Lobster Dock
Tuesday, September 20th
Join us for lunch at Captain Scott’s Lobster Dock in New London. This casual, outdoor restaurant is a local favorite for seafood lovers! They offer seafood dinners, lobster rolls, chowder, salads, hamburgers, chicken sandwiches and more! Have room for dessert? Captain Scott’s also sells Giffords of Maine ice cream. Located right on the water, Captain Scott’s offers beautiful views of Shaw’s Cove Marina while enjoying your lunch.
(Please note: Dining is on outdoor picnic tables with a covered seating area available).
Sign up at Reception (by phone or in person) starting on September 6th
Cost: $2 for transportation. Lunch is on your own.
Bus leaves the Senior Center at 11:00 a.m. and returns approx. 1:45 p.m.
Trip: The Big E
Friday, September 16th
Join us on Opening Day at The Big E for a day full of fun!
This is the 106th year of The Big E. The Big E is the largest fair in New England with lots of food, fun and great entertainment such as – the Avenue of States, musical entertainment, the Marti Gras Parade, agricultural and livestock exhibits, Clydesdales, plus an array of exhibits, rides, shopping, crafts, entertainment and TONS of foods. Don’t forget to try The Big E Cream Puff or The Big Éclair!
Opening Day is also Military Appreciation Day! Active Military and Veterans get free admission to the fair with a Veteran or Military ID. Representatives from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs from across New England will be stationed along the Avenue of States to answer questions and provide information on both national and state Veteran resources. A great day to visit!
COST: $53 per person – Includes charter bus transportation and The Big E admission fee. $43 Active Military and Veterans – Includes transportation. Free admission with Military ID.
8:30 AM Depart Rose City Senior Center, 8 Mahan Drive, Norwich
7:45 PM Approximate return time to Norwich
Call Hilary to sign up (860) 889-5960
Trip: Faneuil Hall Marketplace and Beyond King Tut Exhibition
Wednesday, August 31st
Boston, MA
Our first stop will be Faneuil Hall Marketplace where you will have time on your own to shop and have lunch. One of Boston’s most well known historic sites, Faneuil Hall Marketplace was constructed in 1742 and has served as a marketplace and meeting hall since it first opened its doors.
Today, Faneuil Hall Marketplace is actually four great historic places in one location – Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market, North Market and South Market. Offering plenty of history, great stores, artisan pushcarts, restaurants, food stands, street performers and entertainment!
Next, a short bus ride brings us to the Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience exhibition located at the SoWa Power Station. Through nine distinct galleries, Beyond King Tut unlocks the 3,300 year old story of King Tut in a new and exciting cinematic way!
Produced in partnership with the National Geographic Society, Beyond King Tut takes visitors on an immersive cinematic journey to Egypt to witness ancient wonders of the world, like the Temple at Karnak and the Great Sphinx, all in stunning high-resolution detail.
Audiences then gaze upon a brilliant Egyptian sunrise over the Pyramids of Giza, before traveling back in time 3,300 years to the 18th dynasty and the age of the Golden Pharaohs when King Tut ruled. There, meet Ancient Egyptian gods like Ra and Anubis, while descending into King Tut’s burial chamber and joining him on his quest for immortality. An event that makes ancient history come to life!
COST: $65 per person – Includes charter bus transportation and Beyond King Tut admission fee.
9:00 AM Depart Rose City Senior Center, 8 Mahan Drive, Norwich
5:45 PM Approximate return time to Norwich
Call Hilary to sign up (860) 889-5960
August Mini-Trip: Point Judith and Galilee
Tuesday, August 23rd
Enjoy a beautiful Summer day in Galilee and Point Judith! Your drop off location will be near George’s of Galilee Restaurant. You will have time on your own to enjoy lunch, sightseeing and shopping!
You will be within walking distance to Salty Brine State Beach (Galilee Beach) and Roger W. Wheeler State Beach. Multiple restaurants are in the area to choose from or pack your lunch and eat by the water as you watch the fishing boats come and go. Be sure to bring your water, sunblock and hat!
Sign up at Reception (by phone or in person) starting on August 4th
Cost: $3 for transportation. Lunch is on your own.
Bus leaves the Senior Center at 9:45 a.m. and returns approx. 3:15 p.m.
This trip will be using the Senior Center bus for transportation.
Trip: Essex Steam Train & Riverboat
Monday, August 29th
To help take advantage of the CT Summer at the Museum program, we are offering transportation to the Essex Steam Train & Riverboat on Mon., August 29th for the 11 a.m. Train & Riverboat excursion.
Sign up is limited to one Senior Center Member plus one grandchild/great-grandchild aged 10 to 18. Adult must be a CT resident with an ID. Free Essex Steam Train & Riverboat tickets are limited to one adult & one child. You must reserve your own tickets through the Essex Steam Train website.
After the train & boat excursion, the bus will stop at McDonalds for a late lunch. Lunch on your own.
► Please call to sign up before you reserve your Essex Steam Train Tickets.
Sign up with Hilary by phone starting on August 2nd (860) 889-5960
Cost: $4 for transportation. Lunch is on your own.
Bus leaves the Senior Center at 9:45 a.m. and returns approx. 3:30 p.m.
This trip will be using the Senior Center bus for transportation. Masks & Seatbelts Mandatory.