Trips are offered for our Senior Center members and we typically share a bus with the Wethersfield Senior Center. All trips are first come, first serve and are non-refundable unless we are able to fill your seat.
- DAFFODIL DAYS WITH TEA AT BLITHEWOLD, Friday, April 24
- THIMBLE ISLANDS CRUISE AND LUNCH, Friday, May 29
- LIGHTHOUSE CRUISE OF NARRAGANSETT BAY, Sunday, June 28
- CANADIAN MARITIMES AND COASTAL WONDERS, June 6-16--Contact Martha Kirsche, see below
- DISCOVER SWITZERLAND, AUSTRIA AND BAVARIA, October 7-16--Contact Martha Kirsche, see below
All trips will depart from and return to Elm Ridge Park, 376 Elm Street, route 160, Rocky Hill. See detailed flyers below for more information.
Please choose your bus seat, travel companion and meal choice at time of registration. Cell phone number for the trip date is needed. Register early if you need to be in the front of the bus.
If trip is full sign up for the waitlist at no charge. CALL 860-258-2786 OR STOP BY THE OFFICE TO REGISTER.
**Contact for international trips: Martha Kirsche, Wethersfield Travel, 860-257-3775, martha@wethersfieldtravel.com
Additional Forms and Files:
*Daffodil Days with Tea at Blithewold
- Trip will be held on Friday, April 24 to Blithewold Mansion in Rhode Island
- Overlooking the Narragansett Bay, Blithewold is one of the finest garden estates in New England. Late April into early May Blithewold opens its gates to welcome visitors just as springtime begins. Their famous display covers the 33 acre seaside estate with over 50,000 daffodils.
- Our visit includes a guided tour of the garden and magnificent 45 room Mansion that was lived in by the Van Wickle/McKee family for over 80 years. The estate features views of Narragansett Bay.
- Begin your visit with a Tea Lunch on the heated porch
- Sample menu: Scones, Assorted Finger Sandwiches, Desserts and Tea
- The first floor of the Mansion is accessible. Gravel pathways lead to the Mansion and through the garden. Benches are located throughout the grounds.
- Cost: $152 for members and $162 for non members
- Bus departs Elm Ridge Park, 376 Elm Street, at 7:30am. Estimated return is 6:00pm.
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*Thimble Islands Cruise and Lunch
- Trip will be held on Friday, May 29 to the Thimble Islands in Branford and lunch in New Haven
- The cruise is aboard the Sea Mist and will take you along the Rocky Isles off Stony Creek in Branford. See the wonderful estates and learn the stories of these beautiful islands.
- Lunch will be at Amarante's Sea Cliff on the water in New Haven. Menu features choice of: Baked Stuffed Scrod, Baked Stuffed Shrimp or Chicken Picatta, dessert and beverage.
- Entree choice is needed at time of registration
- Please note: This trip is not wheelchair accessible. The Sea Mist provides a shuttle by school bus to the boat dock area. You must be able to board/disembark from the school bus. There is a 2 block walk to the boat from the bus on a paved hill.
- Cost: $156 for members and $166 for non members
- Bus departs Elm Ridge Park, 376 Elm Street, at 11:30am. Estimated return is 5:30pm.
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*Lighthouse Cruise of Narrangansett Bay
- Trip will be held on Sunday, June 28 in Rhode Island
- Take a 90 minute narrated cruise of Narragansett Bay, RI. The catamaran leaves from North Kingstown and offers sightseeing of: 10 famous lighthouses, 10 islands, sail under the Jamestown and Newport Bridges, view the Newport Naval Base and see the aircraft carriers, experience Newport Harbor and the waterfront.
- The catamaran has a plush climate controlled interior, outside sun deck and 3 levels of viewing
- Prior to the cruise brunch will be at the Quonset 'O' Club
- Following the cruise a stop will be made at Olde Mistick Village, a delightful shopping experience with lots of options including a general store, ice cream shoppe and more
- Cost: $150 for members and $159 for non members
- Bus departs Elm Ridge Park, 376 Elm Street, at 10:00am. Estimated return is 7:00pm
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