The Middletown Press (Middletown, CT)
Start thinking of spring adventures
Trips to Washington, D.C., and Cape May will be available this spring with departures from Cromwell, North Haven, Milford and Fairfield:
⏩ April 26 & May 17, 2019: Washington, D.C., 4 days, 3 meals, 3 nights at the Holiday Inn & Suites Old Towne Alexandria, guided day and night tours, guided Capitol Building tour, Library of Congress tour, Smithsonian Institute and free time to enjoy the museum of your choice. Cost is $569.
⏩ May 19, 2019: Cape May, 3 days, 4 meals, 2 nights at the LaMer Beachfront Hotel, Mansion trolley tour, Washington Inn lunch, Lobster House dinner, Cape May Winery and Point tours, Smithville Village, $519.
Both tours offer $10 off per person if booked by March 1. Call 203-483-6330 or visit www.tatoursonline.com.
Wine & dine in the Hudson Valley
A day trip to the Culinary Institute’s Caterina de Medici Restaurant will depart April 24, 2019. After lunch a visit to the Millbrook Winery, voted number one in the Hudson Valley area, will include a guided tour, tastings of five wines and souvenir glass. Bus departs from Cromwell, North Haven, Milford, and Fairfield. Cost is $145 per person. Call 203483-6330 or visit www.tatoursonline.com.
Visit Newport Playhouse
Jolly Time Seniors is offering a trip to the Newport Playhouse and Cabaret Restaurant Dec. 5 for “A Doublewide Texas Christmas,” a holiday comedy, and an extensive luncheon buffet.
Cost is $110 per person. Make checks payable to Jolly Time Seniors Inc.
For information or reservations, contact Charlie Parsons, 489 Durham Road, Madison CT 06443 or call 203-245-9326.
Visit Atlantic City
F Seniors and Friends is offering a trip Jan. 2-4, 2019, to Atlantic City, at the Resorts Casino. Cost is $229 per person and includes 4 m,eals, $20 slot play and two shows.
For information or reservations, call Fred at 203-389-5808 or 203-927-4249.
Milford Senior Center trips
The Milford Senior Center is offering several trips:
⏩ Nov. 19: A Presentation for the Tour to Ireland slated for Sept. 25, 2019. Trip includes visit to Kilkenny, Dublin, Killarney, Limerick and more. Also, information will be provided for the June 7-14 Mackinac Island tour, with the presentation day being the final day to receive an early booking discount. Reservations made at the presentation get a $50 discount. To RSVP, call 203-877-5131, ext. 2104.
⏩ Nov. 24: Mystic Boat Parade. A day in Mystic with lunch at the Steak Loft Restaurant, free time in Olde Mystic Village for shopping and exploring, the boat parade and a Christmas tree lighting. Cost is $93 per person, space is limited.
⏩ Dec. 6: Holiday Tea at Caramoor Center for Music & the Arts in Katonah, N.Y. Guided tour of historic Rosen House, holiday concert and a holiday tea. Cost is $125.
⏩ Dec. 11: The New York Tenors at Westchester Dinner Theatre, lunch included. Cost is $105 per person.
For information on any trip, call the Travel Office at 203 8775131, ext. 2104.
Adventures abound
The East Haven Senior Center is offering the following trips:
⏩ Nov. 30: Christmas in Connecticut, with the Festival of Trees, lunch and the Mark Twain House, cost is $105.
⏩ Dec. 6: Blue Christmas with Elvis at the Log Cabin, cost is $101.
⏩ Dec. 11: The Times Square Band at the Aqua Turf, cost is $79.
⏩ Jan. 23-24: Mohegan Sun casino, cost is $168.
Fliers available at the East Haven Senior Center, 91 Taylor Ave. in East Haven. Call 203-4683277.
Sikorsky Retirees trips
Sikorsky Retirees Union 1150 is offering the following trips:
⏩ Dec. 10, 2018: White Christmas the holiday music of Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra at the Aqua Turf in Plantsville. Family-style meal, $90.
⏩ May 5-18, 2019: Mediterranean cruise, ship overnights in Venice, round-trip Barcelona Royal Caribbean’s Vision of the Seas. Nice, France; Florence/Pisa, Italy; Rome; Amalfi Coast, Italy; Croatia; Kotor, Montenegro. Cost is $2,549 flights included, 14 days, 12 nights, round-trip transportation to airport.
For fliers and information, contact Ramona Rubin 203-7367900 or 203-736-0071.
Cruise to the Caribbean
Fairfield Travel Club is offering a group cruise Jan. 20-Feb. 3 to the Caribbean, departing from New York on NCL Escape. Trip is 14 nights. Choose Open Bar with all tax/tips or Speciality Dining including service fees plus all shipboard gratuities. Visit San Juan, St. Maarten, Tortola, Roseau Domica, St. Lucia, Barbados, and St. Kitts.
Rates start at $1,389 per person plus port tax of $210.02 per person. Small deposit will hold your cabin. Contact Nancy Glynn at 203-255-4443.
Friendship Club trips
The Sikorsky Retirees Friendship Club is offering the following trips:
⏩ Nov. 29 & Dec. 11: New MGM Casino in Springfield, Mass. Includes MGM Casino, buffet at Golden Corral w/entertainment, admission to the 24th annual Christmas Bright Nights at the Forest Park lights display, cost is $62 per person.
⏩ Dec. 4-5: A trip to Lancaster, Pa., will include two shows, “Jesus” at the Sight & Sound Theater and “The First Noel” at the American Music Theater. Includes breakfast buffet, dinner and one night at the Eden Resort of Lancaster. Cost is $295 per person, double occupancy, and $395 single occupancy.
⏩ Feb. 19-21, 2019: Bally’s and Caesar’s in Atlantic City. Trip is 3 days, 2 nights, includes two nights at Bally’s Hotel Casino, $50 slot bonus, $50 in meal vouchers, two shows in the Caesar’s theater. Cost is $225 per person, double occupancy, or $325 single.
For reservations or information on any trip, call Ruth Pavluvcik, 203-783-1173.
Two weeks in the Caribbean
A 2-week Caribbean cruise is slated for Jan. 20-Feb. 3, 2019, aboard the Norwegian Escape, departing from New York.
Visits San Juan, St. Maarten, Tortola, St. Thomas, Dominica, Barbados, St. Lucia and St. Kitts.
Prices start at $1,460 per person and includes two offers: Ultimate Beverage Package, Prepaid Service Charges, Internet Package, $50 per port shore excursion credit, Specialty Dining Package for 6 nights, $75 on-board credit per cabin. Call for pricing on inside and outside cabins.
Transportation to cruise pier to be announced once group is finalized.
For information or reservations, call Terry at 203-464-9993.