The Middletown Press (Middletown, CT)
Tour England, Scotland and Wales
A British Landscapes tour visiting England, Scotland and Wales is offered April 24May 4, 2020. Visit London, York, Edinburgh Castle, Lake District, overnight stay in Ruthin Castle, Wales, North Wales, StratforduponAvon, Stonehenge and the Cotswolds.
Elevenday fully escorted bus tour with 2 full days in London prior to beginning tour.
Price includes roundtrip flights from JFK, roundtrip transfers, all hotels, 13 meals including 9 breakfasts and 4 dinners. Cost is $3,499 per person double occupancy, $3,459 per person triple and $4,534 per person single; Insurance not included in the price of $315 per person and roundtrip transportation to JFK to be announced after group finalized.
For information, call Terry at 2034649993.
‘Billy Elliot’ at Goodspeed
A bus trip to see “Billy Elliot, the Musical” at the Goodspeed is offered for Nov. 20. Cost is $138 per person and includes show, bus, lunch at the Gelston House and all gratuities. Proceeds to benefit St. Ann’s Soup Kitchen in Hamden. Bus will leave at 10:30 a.m. from Commuter Parking Lot A at the corner of Hartford Turnpike and Devine Street in North Haven. For information, call Helen Palleria at 2032811221 or Sue Ide at 2035304561.
Adventures abound
The East Haven Senior Center is offering the following trips:
⏩ Oct. 22: Traditional Bavarianstyle festival party at the Log Cabin, featuring the Schnitzel Brothers. Cost is $106.
⏩ Oct. 2325: Dover Downs Casino in Delaware. Stay at Four Diamond Resort, free time on second day, and “Four by Four” show. Cost is $287 per person double occupancy.
⏩ Nov. 14: “An American in Paris” at the Westchester Broadway Theatre with choice of entree.
⏩ Nov. 20: Radio City Music Spectacular, with lunch at Carmine’s. Cost is $210 per person.
⏩ Dec. 5: Christmas in Newport, visit either The Breakers or Marble House, lunch at the Old Grist Mill Tavern, go to the LaSalette shrine for Mass and Christmas light display. Cost is $120 per person.
⏩ Dec. 10: Holiday Winter Wishes at the Aqua Turf featuring The Cartells, cost is $82.
⏩ Dec. 19: “It Happened One Christmas Eve” at Westchester Broadway Theatre, cost is $111.
⏩ April 1825, 2020: Historic South trip to Savannah, Ga., and Charleston, S.C. Stop by the office for itinerary.
Fliers available at the East Haven Senior Center, 91 Taylor Ave. in East Haven. Call 2034683277.
Pearls of Pauline trips
Pearls of Pauline is offering the following trips:
⏩ April 2123: Springtime in Lancaster, Pa. Cost is $485 per person, double occupancy, and includes transportation, accommodations at the Eden Resort and Suites, 2 dinners, 2 continental breakfasts, two shows (“Queen Esther” and “Murder Mystery at the Mansion”), driver gratuity and more. Call for complete details.
⏩ April 29: “All Shook Up” at the Westchester Broadway Theatre. Cost is $107 per person and includes transportation, luncheon from matineee menu, show and driver gratuity.
For information or reservations, call Pauline at 2034682148.
Newport Playhouse trip
MFR Travelers is offering a trip Dec. 15 to see “A Christmas Cactus” at the Newport Playhouse & Cabaret Restaurant with a stop at Mohegan Sun casino. Trip includes show, buffet and cabaret. Departs at 8:45 a.m. from West Haven, 1st Avenue commuter lot, Exit 43 off Interstate 95 south; returns at approximately 7:30 p.m. Cost is $120 person; a deposit of $50 is required, with balance due 30 days prior to departure.
For information or reservations, call Mary at 2034301161 or Frances at 2034696290. (Phone reservations must be made prior to sending payment in the mail to Frances Amendola, 37 Bradley Ave., East Haven, CT 06512.)
Senior Center trips
The West Haven Senior Center is offering the following trips:
⏩ Oct. 22, Oktoberfest with the Schnitzel Brothers at the Log Cabin in Holyoke, Mass. Renowned pianist Jeff Barnhart will lead the quartet in German music and polka parodies. Menu includes welcome hors d’oeuvers, complimentary glass of wine or glass or beer, rolls and butter. Family style: Jaeger schnitzel, knockwurst and bratwurst, sauerkraut & sauteed red cabbage, German potato salad, apple strudel, coffee decaffeinated coffee and tea. Cost is $72. Bus leaves Savin Rock Conference Center at 9:30 a.m., departs Log Cabin at 3:15 p.m.
⏩ Nov. 6, MGM Springfield casino. Cost is $30 per person and includes $20 free slot play and $10 food coupon. Payment due Oct. 4. Registration information for M Life Card to be completed at time of reservation. (Those who have M Life Card need to just give their M Life number at time of reservation.)
⏩ Dec. 9, “The Edwards Twins” holidaythemed show at the Westchester Broadway Theatre. Talented duo recreates musical legends including Sonny & Cher, Neil Diamond, Johnny Mathis and Barbara Streisand. Lunch at theater before the show. Cost is $90 per person, due by Nov. 1. Bus leaves Savin Rock Conference Center at 9:30 a.m., departs Westchester approximately at 3:45 p.m.
Fliers with details available at the West Haven Senior Center office, 201 Noble St. or call 2039373507.
Fairfield Travel Club cruises
The Fairfield Travel Club is offering the following:
⏩ A 10night cruise to the southern Caribbean Feb. 14, 2020, aboard Norwegian Gem out of New York, visiting 5 islands. Rates start at $1,369 per person and include Ultimate Beverage Package plus shipboard credit. Port tax of $199.73 per person additional. A $50 per person deposit is required.
⏩ A 7night cruise to Bermuda May 11, 2020, aboard Royal Caribbean Empress of the Seas out of Bayonne, N.J., docking in downtown Hamilton and also sailing to St. George. Group rates from $632.32 per person double occupancy includes port taxes. Limited space.
For details, contact Nancy Glynn at 2032554443.
Tour Newport mansions
The Seymour Historical Society is offering a tour of two Newport mansions Nov. 23.
Trip includes luxury coach transportation to and from the Seymour Historical Society, 59 West St., tours of The Breakers and Marble House (both built for members of the ultrarich Vanderbilt family) and lunch at Newport’s popular Red Parrott restaurant. Cost is $119.
Bus will leave Seymour at about 6:45 a.m. and return about 7 p.m. Free, offstreet parking will be provided near the historical society. Reservation deadline is Oct. 21. To reserve a spot, make checks to “Seymour Historical Society” and send them to Seymour Historical Society, PO Box 433, Seymour CT 06483. For more information or reservation assistance, call 2038812156 or contact psussman@snet.net.