Trips

    Trip: Nature’s Art Village

    Tuesday, September 26th from 10:30am-3:00pm

     

    Sign up at Reception (by phone or in person) starting on September 7th

    First, enjoy a delicious lunch at Olive Garden (lunch on your own).  After lunch a short ride will bring you to Nature’s Art Village in Montville where you will have time on your own for shopping.

    Spend some time at The Shops, a collection of small shops all located in one building.  Unique gifts including minerals, fossils, jewelry and toys – anything you can think of!  Shops include Artful Gift Shop, Ancient Fossil Shop, A to Z Mineral Shop, Artistic Jewelry Shop and more.

    Be sure to also stop by The PAST Antiques Marketplace.  With more than 90 dealers under one roof, this unique shopping experiences features 14,000

    square feet of antiques, collectibles, and crafts displayed on two accessible floors.

    Cost: $2 for transportation.  Lunch and any additional activities are on your own.

    Bus leaves the Senior Center at 10:30 a.m. and returns approx. 3:00 p.m.

     

    Register For Trip to See “Private Jones” at the Terris Theatre

    Wednesday, October 25th

    First, you will have time on your own for lunch in Chester.  You will be dropped off on Main St. where you can choose from one of the cafes or restaurants to eat at.

    Following lunch, a short ride will bring you to The Terris Theatre.  The Terris Theatre is Goodspeed Opera House’s “second” theater for developing fresh, innovative and original new musicals.

    Private Jones is inspired by the true story of a deaf soldier in World War I who displays remarkable skill as a sniper while hiding his profound hearing loss.  Driven by an ensemble of deaf, hearing and hard-of-hearing actors and a dynamic Celtic score, witness how one man’s journey through war becomes all the more treacherous since he – and we – can’t hear what’s coming next. 

    This trip will be using the Senior Center bus for transportation. 

    You are responsible to find your own ride to the SC before the trip and home from the SC after. 

    COST: $55 per person includes Private Jones center orchestra ticket and transportation.

    Lunch is on your own.  (Show contains strong language and depictions of war.)

    10:15 AM Depart Rose City Senior Center    5:15 PM Approximate return time

     

     

    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 Monday, September 11 at 5:00pm

    Senior Center Members, Non-Residents

    -Beginning Tuesday, September 12 at 5:00pm

    Open Registration (Any Adults, aged 18 and older)

    -Beginning Wednesday, September 13 at 5:00pm

     

     

    Sign Up for the Big E Trip!

    Call Hilary To Sign Up (860) 889-5960

     

    Friday, September 15th

    Join us on Opening Day for a day full of fun!  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: $58 per person – Includes charter bus transportation and The Big E admission fee.

    $48 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

     

    Trip: Point Judith and Galilee

    Narragansett, RI

    Tuesday, August 22nd

     

    Sign up at Reception (by phone or in person) starting on August 7th

     

    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!

     

    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: Boston Harbor Lunch Cruise

    Thursday, August 24th

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

    6:45 PM Approximate return time to Norwich

     

    Enjoy a wonderful afternoon on Boston Harbor during this 2 hour lunch cruise on a luxury yacht.

    The scenic route departs from Commonwealth Pier and cruises past notable sights including the USS Constitution, Zakim Bunker Hill Memorial Bridge and Inner Boston Harbor Islands.  View the Boston city skyline from the massive windows surrounding the three climate-controlled interior dining decks or take in the stunning panoramic views from two exterior observation decks.

    Listen to onboard musical entertainment while enjoying your incredible buffet lunch.  Buffet will be open during the entire cruise and includes multiple salads, chicken, salmon, pork, pasta, selection of vegetables, fresh bread, a signature dessert station, and drinks.  (menu available upon request)

    After the cruise, a short ride brings us to Faneuil Hall Marketplace and Quincy Market.  You will be given time on your own to explore the many shops, learn the history of the area, and enjoy the day!

    COST: $108 per person includes charter coach transportation and Spirit of Boston Buffet Cruise.

    Driver tip is not included.

     

    Waiting list only ~ call hilary (860) 889-5960