‘A Doublewide, Texas Christmas’ holiday comedy at Newport Playhouse

Visit Newport Playhouse

Jolly Time Seniors is offering a trip to the Newport Playhouse and Cabaret Restaurant 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 203-245-9326.

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 giveback 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.

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 on 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.

Adventures abound

The East Haven Senior Center is offering the following trips:

⏩ Nov. 14: A musical tribute to Neil Diamond at the Twin River Casino, cost is $91.

⏩ Nov. 30: Christmas in Connecticut, with the Festival of Trees, lunch and the Mark Twain House, cost is $105.

⏩ Dec. 6: Blue Christmas with Elvis at the Log Cabin, cost is $101.

⏩ Dec. 11: The Times Square Band at the Aqua Turf, cost is $79.

Fliers available at the East Haven Senior Center, 91 Taylor Ave. in East Haven. Call 203-468-3277.

Friendship Club trips

The Sikorsky Retirees Friendship Club is offering the following trips:

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

⏩ Nov. 29 & Dec. 11: New MGM Casino in Springfield, Mass. Includes MGM Casino, buffet at Golden Corral with entertainment, admission to the 24th annual Christmas Bright Nights at the Forest Park lights display, cost is $62 per person.

⏩ Dec. 4-5: A trip to Lancaster, Pa., will include two shows, “Jesus” at the Sight & Sound Theater and “The First Noel” at the American Music Theater. Includes breakfast buffet, dinner and one night at the Eden Resort of Lancaster. Cost is $295 per person, double occupancy, and $395 single occupancy.

⏩ Feb. 19-21, 2019: Bally’s and Caesar’s in Atlantic City. Trip is 3 days, 2 nights, includes two nights at Bally’s Hotel Casino, $50 slot bonus, $50 in meal vouchers, two shows in the Caesar’s theater. Cost is $225 per person, double occupancy, or $325 single.

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

Sikorsky Retirees trips

Sikorsky Retirees Union 1150 is offering the following trips:

⏩ Dec. 10, 2018: White Christmas the holiday music of Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra at the Aqua Turf in Plantsville. Family-style meal, $90.

⏩ May 5-18, 2019: Mediterranean cruise, ship overnights in Venice, round-trip Barcelona Royal Caribbean’s Vision of the Seas. Nice, France; Florence/Pisa, Italy; Rome; Amalfi Coast, Italy; Croatia; Kotor, Montenegro. Cost is $2,549 flights included, 14 days, 12 nights, round-trip transportation to airport.

For fliers and information, contact Ramona Rubin 203-736-7900 or 203-736-0071.

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.

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⏩ Dec. 9: Comedy play “A Doublewide, 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.

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 more information.