Take a Scandinavia, Russia and Baltic cruise in September

A Scandinavia, Russia and Baltic cruise is being offered Sept. 23-Oct. 2, 2019, aboard the Norweguian Getaway. Departs Copenhagen, Denmark, and visits Berlin, Germany; Tallinn, Estonia; St. Petersburg, Russia; Helsinki, Finland; and Stockholm, Sweden. Pre and post nights available.

Travelers can choose two amenities: Beverage Package, Specialty Dining Package, $50 per port shore excursion credit, $75 on-board credit per cabin, additional on-board credit ($100 for balcony, $60 for ocean view, $50 for inside).

Inside cabins start at $1,437.87; ocean view start at $1,787.87; balcony guaranteed at $2,047.87. Prices are cruise only, including taxes and fees, Airfare to be announced; transportation to airport will be added after group is finialized.

For information or reservations, call Terry at 203-464-9993.

Off to the races

Jack & Friends is offering a trip Aug. 8-9 to Saratoga and the Lake George area.

First day includes lunch overlooking Lake George, time for shopping in Lake George Village, an evening visit to the casino and/or harness racing track, buffet dinner and lodging at the Queensbury Hotel; second day includes breakfast at the hotel, a visit to the downtown Saratoga Springs area and then the Saratoga Race Course.

Trip will depart Nolan Field in Ansonia at 7 a.m. Cost is $315 per person, double occupancy, $385 single. For information or reservations, call Jack A. at 203-735-1306.

Boothbay Harbor, Cabbage Island

A 3-day tour to Boothbay Harbor, Maine, will depart Aug. 5. Trip includes two nights at the Boothbay Harbor Inn with rooms overlooking the harbor and within walking distance to downtown Boothbay, a cruise to Cabbage Island with a full-course lobster bake, an evening of entertainment at the Carousel Music Theater, 4 meals, a guided tour of Kennebunkport and free time to Boothbay Harbor. Cost is $529 per person. Bus departs from Cromwell, North Haven, Milford and Fairfield. For information call 203-483-6330 or visit www.tatoursonline.com

Head to Mohegan

Holy Rosary Church, 10 Father Salemi Drive in Ansonia, is offering a trip to Mohegan Sun casino July 23.

Tickets are $30 per person and include a $30 give-back for gambling and dining.

Bus will leave church at 8:15 a.m. and departs casino at 4 p.m.

Proceeds to benefit Renovation Fund. All are welcome. For reservations or information, call Elaine at 203-735-7874.

A day in Italy this summer

A day trip to Providence Aug. 18 will include an authentic Venetian gondola ride with a singing gondolier, lunch at Spirito’s Restaurant in the Federal Hil section and a chef demonstration following lunch. Cost is $128. Bus departs from Branford, Milford, Fairfield and Westport. Call 203-483-6330 or 800-9671993 or visit www.tatoursonline.com.

Special rates to Canada

Special rates are being offered on Boston to Canada cruises aboard Royal Carribean’s Serenade of the Seas Sept. 23 and Oct. 7, 21 and 28 as “a big thank you to our heroes.”

“We value the valor of our brave police,firefighters and military personnel and appreciate everything you do to keep us secure,” organizers said in a release.

For list of sailings this fall, contact Sal at srchiaramonte@sbcglobal.net or 860-669-5697; or Nancy at 860-391-5435.

Lake George and more

Bayer Retirees is offering the following trips:

⏩ July 11: Wildlife Cruise aboard the Riverquest. See Gillette Castle, Goodspeed Opera House, and view the river’s ecology and wildlife. Package includes roundtrip deluxe motor coach, shopping stop at Lyman Orchards, lunch at the Griswold Inn, 90-minute Connecticut River cruise and driver gratuities. Cost is $84 per person. Bus departs at 8:30 a.m. from the Yale Parking Lot on Frontage Road in Orange, returns at 5 p.m.

⏩ Sept. 20: Georgette Jones at the Stadium Theatre in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. Trip includes roundtrip motorcoach transportation, family-style luncheon at Wright’s Farm, matinee performance of Georgette Jones, daughter of country singers George Jones and Tammy Wynette, and driver gratuities. Cost is $82 per person, final payment due Aug. 1. Bus departs at 8:30 a.m. from the Yale Parking Lot on Frontage Road in Orange, returns at 6:30 p.m.

⏩ Oct. 29: Oktoberfest at Krucker’s in Pamona, New York. Trip includes round-trip motor coach, German entertainment including folk music, dancers and bingo, German luncheon including beerm, wine and soft drinks, and driver gratuity. Cost is $92 per person, final payment due Sept. 28. Bus leaves at 9 a.m. from Yale Parking Lot on Frontage Road in Orange, returns 6:30 p.m.

For information or reservations on any trip, call Toni Raccio at 203878-7966. Make checks payable to Senior Board of Retirees Inc. and mail to Toni Raccio, 443 Swanson Crescent, Milford CT 06461.

Tour Gatlinburg, Smokys and more

Diamond Tours and Horizons Travelers is offering a bus trip to Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and The Smoky Mountains Show Sept. 10-15.

Trip is 6 days, 5 nights and includes 5 nights’ lodging (3 consecutive nights in the Smokies), 8 meals (5 breakfasts and 3 dinner shows: Soul of Mowtown, America’s Hit Parade and the HatfieldMcCoy show), the Smokey Mountain Opry evening show, Magic Beyond Belief morning show, free time in historic downtown Gatlinburg, admission to Titanic - World’s Largest Museum attraction and a guided tour of Great Smokey Mountains National Park.

Cost is $489 per person, double occupancy.

Departs Sept. 10 from Miller Library Parking Lot, 2901 Dixwell Ave., Hamden, at 8 a.m. and a second stop at Commuter Lot, Exit 40 off I-95 in Milford at 8:45 a.m.

For more information and reservations of $75 per person, call 203671-9384 or 203-231-5637.

‘Celebrate Italia’

The West Haven Senior Citizens Trips is offering a trip July 17, “Celebrate Italia” at Aqua Turf Club. Cost is $65 per person; show features popular Italian singer Dominic DePasquale and New England’s top musicians. All entrees served family-style (salad, fruit, penne with meatballs and sausage, chicken parmigiana, vegetables, dessert). Complimentary coffee & doughnuts, complimentary glass of beer or wine and complimentary door prizes. Bus leaves Savin Rock Conference Center at 10 a.m.

Call 203-937-3507 for more information.

Friendship Club trips

The Sikorsky Retirees Friendship Club is offering the following trips:

⏩ July 17: “Summer Picnic” at Krucker’s in Pomona, N.Y., includes music, dancing and outdoor activities, luncheon and dinner, gift shop and bakery, driver’s gratuities. Cost is $95 per person.

⏩ Aug. 7: Twin Lobsters at the Log Cabin with Simon & Garfunkel tribute show. Cost is $81 per person.

⏩ Aug. 16-23: Eight-day tour to Mackinac Island, Michigan, includes roundtrip deluxe motor coach to Canada, 7 nights deluxe hotel accommodations, 14 total meals. Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio, admission to the Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village, tour and buffet dinner at the Ford Family Home, Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland in Frankenmuth, Mich., ferry to Mackinac Island, tour of island, 2-night stay at the Island House and brunch at the famous Grand Hotel. Free time at Niagara Falls and Fallsview Casino.Cost is $1,399 per person, double occupancy; $1,879 single.

⏩ Sept. 20: Georgette Jones, daughter of George Jones and Tammy Wynette, includes family-style luncheon at Wrights Farm, Woonsocket, Rhode Island. Cost is $79 per person.

⏩ Oct. 2: Oktoberfest at Kruckers in Pomona, N.Y. Includes German entertainment, dinner, music and bingo. Cost is $95 per person.

⏩ Nov. 13: “Buddy & Beyond,” the Buddy Holly tribute show. Includes luncheon at Castle of Knights. Cost is $75 per person.

For reservations or information on any trip, call Ruth Pavluvcik, 203-783-1173.