New Fairfield  Senior Center

On the Road Again with Mary  in 2012

While you were enjoying the Holiday season , our top-notch Program and Trip Coordinator, Mary Carneiro, has been busy lining up some very intriguing trips for the entire year ahead.  If you’d like to join Mary’s Band of Gypsies for one or more of these great trips, remember that registration begins exactly 6 months prior to the trip and your check is your reservation.

  AQUA TURF CLUB, WHEN IRISH EYES ARE SMILING

Wednesday, March 7th, 2012

Everybody is Irish when we celebrate and Early St. Patrick’s Day at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville, CT. Enjoy coffee and donuts upon arrival and a chance to win a door prize. Family Style Luncheon featuring Corned Beef and Cabbage and much, much more.  After lunch, we can jig and step dance to the live music and enjoy the entertainment!

Cost $50 per person.  Depart SeniorCenter at 9:45am and return at 4:30pm

 STARS, STARS, STARS

Thursday May 10th, 2012

You'll visit Emerson Placein Mt.Tremperin the beautiful CatskillMountainarea in upstate New York, home to the World's Largest Kaleidoscope. Standing at more than 60 feet and featuring three, 38-foot mirrors. You'll also have time to explore the unique country shops. Lunch is included at Sportsman's Alamo Cantina.  After lunch, we'll visit the Stucki Embroidery Works, producers of the stars for our American Flag. 

Cost   $80pp.  Depart Senior Center at 8:45am  and estimated return at 6pm.

ELEGANT OLD WESTBURY GARDENS,  LONG ISLAND

Wednesday May 30th, 2012

OldWestburyGardensis the fabulous 1906 country estate of a well known financier John Phipps whose wealth flourished in a gracious and splendid era!  You’ll enjoy guided tours of both the incredible Gardens & Tour of the Mansion. The Gardens are considered one of the most beautiful English country estate gardens inNorth America!  Enjoy a buffet lunch at Papa Razzi Restaurant in Westbury. Cost $72 per person.

NEWPORT DINNER CRUISE ON THE MAJESTIC

Tuesday June 12^th 2012

Discover the incredible beauty of Narragansett Bay and theNewportwaterfront while cruising on the elegant new “Majestic”. Air conditioned & heated for all season cruising, the “Majestic” is elegantly furnished - wood paneled interior, comfortable seating... This delightful 2 1/2 hour experience offers narrated sightseeing and fine dining with china and linens. We’ll cruise lower Narragansett Bay with its famous homes, Brenton’s Cove, Castle Hill Lighthouse and the Newport Bridge. Free time to shopNewportalong Bowens & Bannister Wharves. Depart: 7:00a, Return ETA: 7:00p, Cost $ 70 per person

TALL SHIPS & THE US NAVY AT BOSTON CELEBRATION

Monday July 2nd, 2012

Tall Ships and Naval Vessels from across the world are coming toBostonto mark the bicentennial of the War of 1812 and the role the Constitution played in the conflict!Prior to our cruise we’ll spend time at the Prudential Center inCopley Square. Wonderful Food Court & Retail Stores with coupon book savings.

Cost $71 per person. Depart Senior Center at 7am and return at 7pm

HUDSON VALLEY AIR AND SEA

Thursday August 9th, 2012

This morning we’ll visit the OLD RHINEBECK AERODROME.  You’ll see vintage aircraft from 1905 through 1935, antique automobiles, motorcycles and other memorabilia from the early years of aviation. 

Lunch is included at COPPOLA'S.  You’ll enjoy a delicious luncheon featuring a choice of Veal Cutlet Parmigiana, Broiled Breast of Chicken, or Baked Scrod, served complete with all the trimmings. This afternoon, we’ll enjoy a two-hour CRUISE on theHudson River. 

Cost  $74.  Depart Senior Center at 8am and estimated return at 6:30pm 

ESSEX TRAIN AND BOAT

Friday, September 21st, 2012

Welcome aboard the only Steam Train & Riverboat connection in the country.  Your vintage rail car is pulled by an authentic steam locomotive and meanders through the countryside to Deep River where you board the Becky Thatcher Riverboat to cruise the beautifulConnecticut River.  This 2 ½ hour experience will be followed by lunch at the award winning Waters Edge at Old Saybrook Inn, with splendid views of theConnecticut Riverand Long Island Sound.

Cost   $76 per person 

OCTOBERFEST at the LOG CABIN Thursday, October 4th, 2012

Holyoke,MA, is home of the Log Cabin, a beautiful entertainment facility overlookingPioneerValley.  This event includes an all-you-can-eat German fest, served family style, with entertainment by the Riverboat Ramblers. The Ramblers’ aggressive rhythmic style and outrageous humor attract a large following wherever they perform.  Cost  $65pp

JACK O’LANTERN SPECTACULAR Thursday, October 25th, 2012

Travel to Providence, Rhode Island to experience the glow of thousand of pumpkins, set in a magical display of artistry during this Early Evening Spectacular with time at Providence Place Mall for shopping and a chance to grab a bite to eat at any one of the many eateries.  This event as been featured on the Today Show, CNN, and hailed by USA today as "extraordinary".

Cost $47 per person.  Depart Senior Center at 12 noon and return at 11pm

SEPTEMBER 11^TH MEMORIAL AND MUSEUM

 **TRIP CANCELLED**

THE 9/11 MUSEUM WILL NOT BE COMPLETED 

AS SCHEDULED

TRIP WILL BE OFFERED IN 2013 WHEN

MUSEUM IS

OPEN  

Salute to the Veterans at the Aqua Turf in NovemberCulinary Trip to Rhode Island in OctoberTour of New Fairfield in September Block Island in July
YANKEE STADIUM IN MAY

BOSTON FLOWER SHOW in MARCH  

Join the New Fairfield Senior Center on a trip, always a bargain and always fun!

Stop by for a flyer or call 312-5665 for more information

Your check serves as your reservation.