Day Trips & Vacations

"The Carol Burnett Show"

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Monday, May 16, 2022

Depart 1000 Southern Artery at 9:00 AM on Monday, May 16^th and head to scenic Newport, Rhode Island. After a sightseeing drive, along Newport’s beautiful Ocean Drive to view Narraganset Bay and the fabulous home located there, you’re off to the Wyndham Hotel where you’ll enjoy a delicious buffet luncheon, a terrific comedy, “The Carol Burnett Show”, and a fun-filled cabaret performance (the Newport Playhouse is still being renovated). You’ll be laughing sideways before this show is over as some of the very best comedic skits ever are presented to you. Sit back, laugh, and enjoy! After the show, you’ll enjoy a captivating Cabaret, too. You’ll arrive home at approximately 6:00 PM after a wonderful day with your friends! Tour cost is $119 per person. Please call 617-471-1000 x106 to reserve your spot.

Boston Pops

6:00 PM

Friday, June 10, 2022

On Friday, June 10th depart 1000  Southern Artery at 6:00 PM for the Boston Pops and enjoy a dazzling, engaging performance by “America’s Orchestra”, and relish the elegance of Symphony Hall. 

Explore the extraordinary musical legacies of Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn,  whose nearly 30 years of creative collaboration helped to shape the sound and spirit of American music as we know it today.  Enjoy this wonderful music with special guest vocalist, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and trailblazing American pianist, Lara Downes. 

The cost of this remarkable show is $58 per person and can be purchased through the Senior Center by calling 617-471-1000x 105. Currently, you must present proof of vaccination at  Symphony Hall.

 

Tiverton Casino

9:00 AM

Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Depart at 9:00 AM from 1000 Southern Artery, and join us for a day full of casino gaming excitement and sports betting at the new Tiverton Casino in Tiverton, Rhode Island. Tiverton has all the casino amenities you could want, including a variety of wonderful dining facilities, cocktail service at the slot machines, frequent players reward program & more. In fact, Tiverton is associated with the Twin River Casino, Bally’s and you can use your Twin River points in Tiverton too! Depart from Tiverton at 2:00 PM and arrive home at 3:00 PM after a great day of exciting fun at the new Tiverton Casino in Rhode Island!

 

Boothbay Harbor & Downeast Getaway

9:00 AM

September 6-8, 2022

Depart 1000 Southern Artery for Boothbay and Downeast Maine.  Travel north along US Route 1 through the towns of Bath, where Bath Iron Works constructs U.S. Navy Ships, & Wiscasset, the prettiest village of Maine.  You’ll then check-in at the Boothbay Harbor Inn, steps away from Boothbay Harbor and all attractions.  After arrival, you’ll have time for a stroll around the Boothbay waterfront, before enjoying a delicious dinner at your hotel.  On Day 2, after a  full-course breakfast, you’ll visit the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, home of  stunning ornamental gardens and waterfalls. Later this afternoon, enjoy a narrated Boothbay Harbor Cruise, along with the wildlife, seals, and history of this area.  A special farewell Lobster Bake is included at your hotel tonight. On Day 3, a delicious breakfast is included before departing this picturesque area. You’ll visit Kennebunkport, where you’ll have time for sightseeing and lunch (on your own) as you make your way home.  The expected arrival time is early evening after a great stay in beautiful Boothbay Harbor. 

The cost for this fabulous getaway is $579.00 per-person double occupancy. A $100  deposit is due by April 30th. 

Discover Scotland via Collette Tours

Monday, October 24-Tuesday, November 1

From its rugged sea-sprayed islands to its stately castles layered in history, Scotland awaits. Learn how to play the bagpipes and enjoy dinner at the National Piping Centre’s farm-to-table restaurant. Take a cruise on famed Loch Ness. Visit a local family on their farm and meet their sheepdogs. Marvel at the stunning Isle of Skye. Explore the Orkney Islands’ ancient Skara Brae. Visit Dunrobin Castle. Sample Scotch whisky on a distillery tour. Explore the regal city of Edinburgh. Put a modern twist on Scottish cuisine during an interactive cooking class. Discover a land of rolling green Highlands, friendly sheepdogs, and smooth Scotch whisky. Call the Center Office for booking information!