The Middletown Press (Middletown, CT)

Tour the Sacred Journeys of Paul

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A pilgrimage, Sacred Journeys of Paul, is being offered through Educationa­l Opportunit­ies Catholic Tours May 19-30, 2019.

Travel on Royal Caribbean’s Jewel of the Seas and visit points of interest in St. Paul’s mission to the Gentiles such as Taormina, Italy; Valletta, Malta; Athens and Corinth, Greece; Pompeii and ancient Rome, Italy. Island stops of Santorini and Mykonos, Greece. Chaplain Maryann Kowalsky, BCC, will be tour host and the Rev. George Heyman, pastor of a Catholic parish in Rochester, N.Y., and faculty member of St. Bernard’s School of Theology and Ministry, will provide onboard lectures. Two units of CEU are offered for those pilgrims that may need continuing education credits.

All-inclusive pricing starts at $3,998 (double occupancy with departure from JFK) with other departure airports being available.

Head to Mohegan

Barbara’s Group is offering a trip to Mohegan Sun casino Nov. 14. Cost is $25 per person and includes a $15 food coupon and two $10 coupons for the wheel.

Bus leaves from North Haven at 9 a.m. and returns at 4 p.m. For informatio­n or reservatio­ns, call Barbara at 203-475-7384.

Take a trip to the casino

Holy Rosary Church, 10 Father Salemi Drive in Ansonia, is offering a trip to Mohegan Sun casino Nov. 12.

Cost is $30 per person and includes a $30 give-back for gambling and dining. Proceeds to benefit Renovation Fund.

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

For informatio­n or reservatio­ns, call Elaine at 203-735-7874.

Visit Newport Playhouse

Jolly Time Seniors is offering a trip to the Newport Playhouse and Cabaret Restaurant Dec. 5 for “A Doublewide Texas Christmas,” a holiday comedy, and an extensive luncheon buffet.

Cost is $110 per person, with a $55 deposit due Nov. 15, and balance due Nov. 30. Make checks payable to Jolly Time Seniors Inc.

For informatio­n or reservatio­ns, contact Charlie Parsons, 489 Durham Road, Madison, CT 06443 or call 203245-9326.

MFR Travelers sets excursions

MFR Travelers is offering several trips:

⏩ Dec. 1: Christmas in New York City. See Rockefelle­r Plaza, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Arthur Avenue and free time to explore. Trip departs at 9:45 a.m. from the West Haven commuter lot on First Avenue, Exit 43 off Interstate 95 south, returns approximat­ely 9 p.m. Cost is $50 per person; deposit of $25 due on signup with balance due Nov. 15.

⏩ Dec. 9: Comedy play “A Double Wide, Texas Christmas” at the Newport Playhouse & Cabaret Restaurant, buffet and a visit to Mohegan Sun. Trip departs at 8:45 a.m. from the West Haven commuter lot on First Avenue, Exit 43 off Interstate 95 south, returns approximat­ely 8:30 p.m. Cost is $110 per person; deposit of $50 due on signup with balance due 30 days before trip.

For informatio­n or reservatio­ns, call Mary at 203-430-1161 or Frances at 203-469-6290. Phone reservatio­ns must be made before sending payment via mail to: Frances Amendola, 37 Bradley Ave, East Haven, CT 06512.

Radio City Holiday Show

The Seymour Community Center/ Senior Center is offering a trip to New York to see the Radio City Music Hall’s Holiday Show featuring the Rockettes Nov. 17.

Cost is $98 and includes ticket for 1st mezzanine seats for the 11 a.m. show. There will be time for lunch and sightseein­g on your own. Trip departs from Chatfield School Parking Lot on Skokorat Street in Seymour at 7:30 a.m.

Register at www.seymourcom­munityserv­ices.com or call 203-888-0406.

Milford Senior Center trips

The Milford Senior Center is offering several trips:

⏩ Nov. 19: A Presentati­on for the Tour to Ireland slated for Sept. 25, 2019. Trip includes visit to Kilkenny, Dublin, Killarney, Limerick and more. Also, informatio­n will be provided for the June 7-14 Mackinac Island tour, with the presentati­on day being the final day to receive an early booking discount. Reservatio­ns made at the presentati­on get a $50 discount. To RSVP, call 203-877-5131, ext. 2104.

⏩ Nov. 24: Mystic Boat Parade. A day in Mystic with lunch at the Steak Loft Restaurant, free time in Olde Mystic Village for shopping and exploring, the boat parade and a Christmas tree lighting. Cost is $93 per person, space is limited.

⏩ Dec. 6: Holiday Tea at Caramoor Center for Music & the Arts in Katonah, N.Y. Guided tour of historic Rosen House, holiday concert and a holiday tea. Cost is $125.

⏩ Dec. 11: The New York Tenors at Westcheste­r Dinner Theatre, lunch included. Cost is $105 per person.

For informatio­n on any trip, call the Travel Office at 203 877-5131, ext. 2104.

Sail to the Bahamas

Terry’s Family & Friends is offering an 8-night cruise to Bahamas and Bermuda June 28-July 6, 2019, departing from Cape Liberty, N.J., aboard the Royal Caribbean Adventure of the Seas.

Cabin prices start at $1,399 per person; $50 on-board credit per cabin. Transporta­tion to pier to be announced.

For informatio­n, call Terry at 203464-9993.

Visit Atlantic City

F Seniors and Friends is offering a trip Jan. 2-4, 2019, to Atlantic City, at the Resorts Casino. Cost is $229 per person and includes 4 m,eals, $20 slot play and two shows.

For informatio­n or reservatio­ns, call Fred at 203-389-5808 or 203-927-4249.

Head to MGM

The West Haven Senior Center is offering a trip Jan. 15, 2019, to MGM Springfiel­d casino. Cost is $25 per person and includes $10 slot play. Payment is due by Jan. 4. Registrati­on informatio­n for rewards card to be completed at time of registrati­on.

Bus leaves Savin Rock Conference Center at 8:30 a.m. Flyers with details for this trip are available at the office West Haven Senior Center, 201 Noble St., or call 203-937-3507 for informatio­n.

Cruise to the Caribbean

Fairfield Travel Club is offering a group cruise Jan. 20-Feb. 3 to the Caribbean, departing from New York on NCL Escape. Trip is 14 nights. Choose Open Bar with all tax/tips or Speciality Dining including service fees plus all shipboard gratuities. Visit San Juan, St. Maarten, Tortola, Roseau Domica, St. Lucia, Barbados, and St. Kitts.

Rates start at $1,389 per person plus port tax of $210.02 per person. Small deposit will hold your cabin. Contact Nancy Glynn at 203-255-4443.

Take a trip to Portugal

Enjoy a nine-day trip to Portugal, including the Estoril Coast, Alentejo and Algarve, with an optional 4-night Madeira Island extension, Oct. 1-10, 2019. Enjoy vineyards, historic places and culinary inclusions; see where Prince Henry, the Navigator, began his exploratio­ns. This trip is a “leisure stay” tour in which the itinerary is designed to allow for multiple-night stays in two or more cities, offering more time to explore the destinatio­ns on your own.

Cost is $3,449 per person, double occupancy, $3,749 single, and includes group transporta­tion to and from JFK, round-trip air, air taxes and fees, all hotels, 14 meals, all transfers and an experience­d guide. Cancellati­on waiver insurance is available at an additional cost of $315 per person. Only 15 spots are available on this trip.

For informatio­n or a brochure, call Joanne Byrne 203-623-0325 or email joannebyrn­e41@gmail.com.

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