The SDC Volunteer Bus Trip Committee is pleased to offer the upcoming day trips throughout the state and the New York/Rhode Island/Massachusetts region. This page will be updated with additional trip information as scheduled – so check back often! TRIPS MAY SELL OUT QUICKLY - CALL OR STOP BY FOR AVAILABILITY!
Tickets for bus trips must be purchased in advance at our Volunteer Bus Stop, located at the Senior & Disabled Center Welcome Desk. The Bus Stop is open beginning on January 9, 2015:
- Mondays and Tuesdays: 10:00 a.m. – Noon
- Thursdays from 11:15 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Not able to visit the Bus Stop during those times? Please call the main office at 860-665-8778 for assistance. Note that all trips are cash or check only; we cannot accept credit cards for payment.
Unless noted, all trips depart and return to the Newington Senior & Disabled Center parking lot.
2025 TRIPS (AS OF 1/6/25 - more to be added throughout the year)
St. Patrick's Day Celebration Featuring The McLean Avenue Band & Irish Step Dancers at the Aqua Turf
- Tuesday, March 11, 2025 11:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
- Includes corned beef and cabbage or baked cod lunch
- $55.00 per person cash or check made out to Town of Newington
- DRIVE ON YOUR OWN or take Dial A Ride for $5.00 extra (limited Dial A Ride seating)
Swing into Spring with the King at A Villa Louisa, Bolton, CT
- Tuesday, April 15, 2025 10:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Richie Santa performs as an Elvis tribute artist
- Appetizers, chicken or stuffed sole lunch and dessert included
- $115 per person - checks made out to Friendship Tours
Ticket Sales Coming Soon: "Waitress" the Musical - Majestic Theater, West Springfield, MA
- Saturday, May 31, 2025 10:30 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.
- Includes a show ticket and lunch at Sorrowtown Tavern Carriage House in West Springfield
- $138 per person - checks made out to Friendship Tours
Summer Breeze at Amarante's Sea Cliff, New Haven, CT
- Thursday, June 26, 2025 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Featuring performer Dennis Dell singing all of your favorite oldies
- Appetizers, chicken or baked stuffed shrimp lunch and dessert included
- $115 per person - checks made out to Friendship Tours
Ticket Sales Coming Soon: Relax on The River, Essex, CT
- Thursday, August 7 10:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Featuring lunch at the historic Griswold Inn and a 60 minute RiverQuest cruise along the CT River
- $139 per person - checks made out to Friendship Tours
Ticket Sales Coming Soon: The Corvettes Doo Wop Revue, La Bella Vista, Waterbury CT
- Wednesday, October 15, 2025 10:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
- Featuring lunch at La Bella Vista and 1950's-era music from the Corvettes Doo Wop Revue
- $129 per person - checks made out to Friendship Tours