The Middletown Press (Middletown, CT)
Head to the casino with Barbara’s Group
Barbara’s Group is offering a trip May 10 to Mohegan Sun casino. Bus leaves at 9 a.m. from North Haven and returns at 4 p.m. Casino bonus includes $15 food coupon and two $10 coupons for the wheel.
Cost is $24 per person. For information, call Barbara at 203-234-7880.
See the USA
Fully guided bus tours are available:
• California Coast, Wine Country and Yosemite, 8 days, $1,595 per person.
• Canadian Rockies 7 Glacier Park, 9 days, $1,695 per person.
• Grand Canyon, Sedona, Lake Powell, Bryce Canyon and Zion National Park, 8 days, $1,495 per person.
• Mount Rushmore, Grand Tetons and Yellowstone, 8 days, $1,395 per person.
Listed prices are for double occupancy; triple and single rates available. Land only, airfare additional.
For information, call Terry at 203-464-9993.
N.E./Canada cruise
Cruising With Friends is offering a 7-night Northeast/ Canada cruise departing from Boston Oct. 8 aboard the Royal Caribbean Serenade of the Seas. Visits Portland and Bar Harbor, Maine; St. Johns, Newfoundland; and Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Inside and ocean view cabins currently open. Promotional discounts may be available. Space is limited. For availability and prices, email srchiaramonte@sbcglobal.net; or call Sal at 860669-5697 or Nancy at 860391-5435.
Cape, Pops & more
Several day and overnight tours will depart in June and July:
• June 3: Boston Pops Cirque du Symphonie performance with Keith Lockardt, the Boston Pops and Cirque performance at Symphony Hall. Trip includes 4-course feast at Maggiano’s and reserved seats for the 3 p.m. show, cost is $169.
• June 21: Cape Cod 3-day tour, Blue Rock Resort on award winning golf course, 3 meals, Sand Dunes tour on private vehicle on Cape Cod National Seashore, Hyannis Duckmobile tour, Newport guided tour, Ocean Drive and Hyannis. Cost is $409.
• June 25: Acadia National Park & Bar Harbor, 4 days, 3 meals, cruise, touring, Camden, Mount Battie, $549.
• June 28: “Thoroughly Modern Millie” at the Goodspeed Opera House, orchestra seats and lunch at the Griswold Inn, $162.
• July 8: Ellis Island/Statue of Liberty with audio tour and dinner in the Financial District, $119.
• July 13: Long Island, Port Jefferson Ferry, Southampton, Sag Harbor, Shelter Island, Greenport, $112.
• July 15: Providence Gondola Ride, lunch and chef demo, live Italian music, $125.
• July 29: Rhode Island, progressive lunch tour of 4 restaurants on Federal Hill, gondola ride, $139.
Tours depart from Milford, Branford and also North Haven on Boston Pops. Other summer trips include Providence Gondola Ride, Hornblower Cruise around Manhattan, White Mountains, Boothbay Harbor and more. Call 203-483-6330 or visit www.tatoursonline.com.
Ride to the casino
The East Shore Senior Center is offering a trip to Mohegan Sun casino May 22.
Cost is $30 and includes $15 food voucher and $15 slot play. Bus leaves at 9 a.m. For information, call Annie at 203-915-4290 before May 15.
Mohegan Sun trip
Holy Rosary Church, 10 Father Salemi Drive in Ansonia, will sponsor a trip to Mohegan Sun casino May 22.
Tickets are $30 per person and include a $30 give-back for gambling and dining.
Bus will leave Holy Rosary at 8:25 a.m. and leaves the casino at 4 p.m.
For reservations and information, call Elaine at 203735-7874.
A year of excitement!
F Seniors and Friends has many trips in the works:
• July 16: A trip to Maine, with a lobster dinner and Kennebunkport tour. Departs from First Avenue commuter lot in West Haven at 7:30 a.m. Choose from 4 dinners. Cost is $98 per person.
• Aug. 26: Quincy Market and St. Anthony Feast in Boston. Departs from First Avenue commuter lot in West Haven at 8 a.m. Cost is $48 per person.
• Sept. 10-15: Viva Las Vegas, 6 days, 5 nights. Call for details and pricing.
For information, call Fred Morgillo at 203-389-5808 or 203-927-4249.
MFR Travelers
MFR Travelers Group is offering the following trips:
• July 22: “Lobster in the Rough” and historic Gloucester, Massachusetts. Enjoy a lobster bake at the Cafe Seven Seas overlooking the harbor, followed by time to explore the area.
Cost is $100 per person. A $50 deposit is required to hold your seat. Make checks payable to Frances Amendola, 37 Bradley Ave., East Haven, CT 06512. Bus departs at 8 a.m., returns 8 p.m.
• Sept. 16-24: Visit Savannah, Georgia. Tour package includes 8 nights’ accommodations, 8 full breakfast buffets, 2 lunches, 7 dinners, one show, 6 days tour director and gratuity, and baggage handling. Final day includes a stop in Washington, D.C., on the way home. Cost is $2,255 per person, double occupancy; $2,771 single.
All trips pick up at the Exit 43 commuter lot in West Haven. For information or reservations, call Mary at 203430-1161 or Frances at 203469-6290, or email mary. amendola@yale.edu.
Pearls of Pauline
Pearls of Pauline has several trips planned:
• July 27: “Annie the Musical” att eh Westchester Boradway Theatre. Cost is $92 per person and includes transportation, luncheon from matinee menu, show and driver gratuity.
• Aug. 9: Lobster Fest at the Log Cabin with a tribute to Rod Stewart, comedy, selections from the great American songbook, and a great menu. Call for flier with full program and menu. Cost is $83.
• Aug. 13-14: Saratoga Raceway and gaming. Cost is $304 and includes transportation, hotel, reserved seat at track, 3 meals, luncheon cruise, time at Saratoga gaming.
For information, call Pauline at 203-468-2148.