Trips

Apr 11 - Forever Plaid - Stageloft Theatre - Sturbridge, MA $49 Evening performance. Dinner at the Cracker Barrel, with a stop at the Brookfield Orchards. Departs 2:00 p.m., returns 10:30 p.m. Call 875-0538.

Apr 15 - Love, Sex, and the I.R.S. $57 The story of two male roommates, Jon and Leslie, who try to save money by filing as a married couple on their annual tax return Departs 8:30 a.m., returns 7:00 p.m. Call 627-0199.

Apr 26 - West Point Dress Parade - West Point, NY $69 Cadets march in full uniform with military music, presenting arms in unison. Guided tour of the Cadet Chapel and Trophy Point, plus a visit to the gift shop. Lunch includes a buffet lunch at the Hotel Thayer. Departs 7:00 a.m., returns 5:30 p.m. Call 243-1630.

May 3 - Cherry Blossoms-Brooklyn Botanic Garden - Brooklyn, NY $50 Over 200 dazzling trees along Cherry Esplanade in the Japanese Garden. There are 52 acres in the Brooklyn Garden. Lunch on your own at the Terrace cafe. Departs 7:00 a.m., returns 7:00 p.m. Call 243-1630.

May 19 - Springfield International Tattoo $73 Troop of more than 60 pipers, drummers, highland dancers, and period guards perform the music and precision marching drills of Scotland, England, Ireland, and Whales. Departs 11:00 a.m., returns 5:00 p.m. Call 627-0199.

May 26-30 - Wildwood, NJ $342/dbl Hotel accommodations at the Bel Harbor Resort located directly on the Atlantic Ocean. Trip includes a visit to Cape May, a sightseeing dolphin watch cruise, and much, much more. Five days and nights of fun and entertainment. See flyer for additional information. Departs 7:15 a.m., returns 7:30 p.m.
Call 875-0538.

May 29 - Daren Williams-Aqua Turf-Plantsville, CT $70 Australia's performer of the year. Darren sings in 7 languages, performs with a live band, and his show features everything from pop to opera. Lunch is a family-style menu that includes Chicken Piccata and Baked Salmon. Departs 10:00 a.m., returns 4:30 p.m. Sign up April 9.
Call 243-1630 after sign up.

Jun 4- Lobsterfest-Log Cabin-Holyoke, MA $68 Ports of Call starring Linda Miller. Lunch includes a New England Boiled Lobster, Barbecued Ribs and Chicken, plus all the fixings. Departs 10:00 a.m., returns 4:00 p.m. Sign up April 23. Call 243-1630 after sign up.

Jun 10-The Philadelphia Mummers-Symphony Hall-Springfield, MA $68 Presented by the Joseph A. Ferko String Band. Reserved seating at the newly renovated Symphony Hall. A pre-show lunch will be at Chez Josef in Agawam, MA. Departs 10:00 a.m., returns 6:30 p.m. Sign up April 16. Call 243-1630 after sign up.

Jun 16-Puttin' on the Ritz-Grand Oak Villa-Oakville, CT $68 Four Broadway performers will take you back to the Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers Days as they dance and sing right into your hearts. Lunch will bee family-style, including chicken francaise and roast beef with gravy, plus all the fixings. Departs 9:45 a.m., returns 4:30 p.m. Sign up April 30. Call 243-1630 after sign up.

Jun 20-22-Coast of Maine-Rockland, ME $368/twin Two nights accommodations at the Trade Winds Motor Inn located on the waterfront in Rockland. Trip includes a visit to two lighthouses, a guided tour of Acadia National Park, and Kennbunkport, a lobsterbake, and time for shopping in Freeport and Bar Harbor. See flyer for additional information. Departs 7:00 a.m., returns 7:00 p.m. Call 1-800-922-6279.

July 13-Tanglewood-Lenox, MA $56 An afternoon with the Boston Symphony Orchestra. The performance will be conducted by James Levine, featuring Peter Serkin on piano, including compositions of Bach, Schubert & Mozart. Reserved Shed Seats. Lunch in on your own. Departs 10:45 a.m., returns 5:30 p.m. Sign up April 10. Call 243-1630 after sign up.

Do you like to take day or overnight trips and have no one to go with? If so, the Senior Center is offering the opportunity to find a travel companion.  In addition to making a new friend, this could make overnight trips more affordable. Register at the front desk or call Anne Millis (860) 647-3211 if you are interested.

Most sign ups are on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. Please call the phone number listed for the Travel Agency after sign up to verify openings. If no sign up date is listed, please call the Travel Agency directly.