See what the Friendship Club has planned for 2020

The Sikorsky Retirees Friendship Club is offering the following trips for 2020:

⏩ Feb. 1820, 2020, Atlantic City Getaway at Caesars. Three days, 2 nights, includes $50 in slot bonus, $50 in meal vouchers and 3 shows. Cost is $245 per person double occupancy, $345 single.

⏩ April 79, “Queen Esther” in Lancaster, Pa. Threeday tour includes 2 shows, 2 dinners and 2 breakfast buffets, visits to farmers market and Hershey Chocolate World and Outlets. Cost is $430 per person double, $550 single.

⏩ April 29, “All Shook Up” at the Westchester Dinner Theater. Includes fullcourse luncheon, cost is $109 per person.

⏩ May 14, “Dancing Dream” ABBA tribute band at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville. Includes full course luncheon, cost is $96 per person.

⏩ Aug. 20, “Nine to Five” at the Westchester Dinner Theater. Includes full course luncheon, cost is $109 per person.

⏩ Sept. 22, “Unchained Melody” starring Jimmy Russo & The Chords at The Grand Oak Villa in Oakville. Includes full course luncheon.

⏩ Oct. 20, Oktoberfest at Krucker’s in Pomona, N.Y. Includes music, dancing, games and German luncheon, cost is $100 per person.

⏩ Nov. 12, “USO,” a Bob Hope USOstyle tribute, at The Grand Oak Villa, with luncheon, cost is $89 per person.

⏩ Dec. 23, Mount Airy Casino & Resort, includes one night at the Mount Airy Resort, “A Country Christmas to Remember” show, one dinner, $40 slot play and dinner buffet, cost is $249 per person double, $309 single.

For reservations or information, call Ruth Pavluvcik, 2037831173.

See a play, visit sunny Portugal

Bayer Retirees is offering the following trips:

Nov. 7: “Home for the Holidays” and Veterans Day show with Allen Edwards at the Log Cabin in Holyoke, Mass. Cost is $78 per person and includes roundtrip motor coach, plated meal at the Log Cabin, meal taxes and gratuities, matinee Christmas and Veterans Day show with Allen Edwards, and driver gratuity. Departs at 9:15 a.m. from Yale Parking Lot on Frontage Road in Orange, returns at 5 p.m.

Oct. 1019, 2020: Sunny Portugal. Highlights include Portuguese Riviera, Lisbon, Obidos, Sintra, Arrailos, Cork Factory, Evora, Alentejo, Lagos, Algarve, Faro, Tavira, winery visit, 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Sagres. Cost is $3,599 per person double occupancy, $4,099 single and $3,569 triple; book before April 11, 2020, and save $100 per person. Includes 12 meals (8 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners); roundtrip air from New York; air taxes and fees/surcharges; hotel transfers; group transportation to/from airport. Not included in price are cancellation waiver and insurance of $315 per person. Call for details of optional 4night Madeira Island Post Tour Extension.

May 1214, 2020: “Queen Esther” in Lancaster, Pa. Trip includes roundtrip motorcoach, 2 nights at 4star Best Western, 2 breakfast buffets, dinner in an Amish home, dinners how “Guys & Dolls” at the Dutch Apple Theatre, “Queen Esther” at the Sight and Sound Theater, guided Amish country farmland tour, Bird in Hand farmers market visit, Sands Casino visit with $40 bonus package, baggage handling, all taxes and driver gratuity. Cost is $429 per person, double occupancy, $409 triple and $549 single; $75 deposit due on signup with balance due by April 5. Cancellation protection avalailable for $39 per person. Bus departs at 7 a.m. from Yale Parking Lot on Frontage Road in Orange.

For reservations or information on any trip, call 2038787966. Make checks payable to Senior Board of Retirees Inc. and mail to Toni Raccio, 443 Swanson Crescent, Milford CT 06461.

Mohegan trip offered

Barbara’s Group is offering a trip to Mohegan Sun casino Nov. 13. Bus will leave from North Haven at 9 a.m. and return from the casino at 4 p.m. Cost is $25 and includes $15 food coupon and two $10 coupons for the wheel (from the casino).

For information, call Barbara at 4752027384.

Head to Atlantic City

Diamond Tours Inc. and Horizon Travelers is offering a bus trip to Atlantic City Dec. 12. Trip includes 2 days, 1 night stay at Tropicana Hotel and Casino on the Boardwalk, 1 meal voucher and a casino bonus (and a holiday show at the Tropicana if available); day 2 includes a visit to the Resorts Casino with a casino bonus.

Cost is $125 per person double occupancy, $105 per person triple (single rates also available), and includes driver gratuity and luggage handling. Bus will leave Miller Library parking lot, 2901 Dixwell Ave. in Hamden, at 7:30 a.m., with a second pickup at the commuter lot, Exit 40 off I95 in Milford, at 8 a.m. Movies and bingo on the bus, with a lunch stop (on your own) at a diner along the way. Deposit of $25 per person reserves a seat. For reservations or information, call 2032315637 or 2036719384.

Casino bus trip aids church fund

Holy Rosary Church, 10 Father Salemi Drive in Ansonia, is offering a trip Nov. 11 to Mohegan Sun casino. Cost is $30 per person and includes a $30 giveback for gambling and dining, Bus leaves church at 8:15 a.m. and leaves casino at 4 p.m. Proceeds to benefit Renovation Fund. For information or reservations, call Elaine at 2037357874.

Sea Bluff Travelers offers adventures

Sea Bluff Travelers is offering the following trips:

Dec. 15: Spotlight on New Orleans Christmas. Few spots still available. Price of $2,249 per person includes airfare, 4 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners, 4 nights at Hotel Royal Sonesta and touring.

Feb. 24March 6, 2020: Caribbean cruise aboard NCL’s The Gem sailing from New York. Visits San Juan, St. Kitts, St. Lucia, Barbados, Antigua and St. Thomas. Prices include roundtrip transportation to pier, 11 nights on the ship, all meals and choide of two free amenities. Passport required. Cost is $1,349 or $1,649 per person, good until Oct. 15, 2019.

June 1219, 2020: Mackinac Island. Tour Chicago and Traverse City, Mich., with accomodations at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. Visit Henry Ford Museum, Greenfield Village and the German village of Frankenmuth. Cost is $3,499 per person and includes airfare, transfers, 7 nights at hotel, 7 breakfasts, 4 dinners and touring. Price includes $100 credit if booked by Dec. 12, 2019; cost is $3,599 after that.

Oct. 26Nov. 7, 2020: Ireland and Northern Ireland. Thirteenday trip includes visits to Dublin, Kilkenny, Killarney, Waterford, Derry, Belfast, Galway, Cliffs of Moher, Enniskillen and Donegal. Price of $3,999 per person includes 11 nights at hotel, airfare, 11 breakfasts, 6 dinners, touring. Price includes a $300 bonus savings; reservations made after April 27, 2020 will be higher.

For a brochure or additional information, contact Kathryn Gregory at 2039330599 or kathryngregory@sbcglobal.net.