Programs and Trips

Check the Monthly calendar for daily events and trips!

And PLEASE REMEMBER to PRE-REGISTER for ALL Events and Programs!

To avoid cancelling programs - refund requests will be issued if
a seat can be filled from the waiting list!

NEW SHOW & TRIP! EVITA
Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Enjoy the smash hit that traces the rise of Argentina’s most famous first lady Eva Peron! The characteristics of Evita’s personality will entertain the audience as the history of Argentina in the 40’s & 50’s returns to life on the stage.  Great seats to see the show @ the Ivoryton Playhouse.
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber Book & Lyrics by Tim Rice.  Leave Depot @ 12:45 PM. $30.00.

AARP SAFE DRIVING COURSES 2008

The Guilford & Madison Senior Centers have created the Shoreline Guilford/Madison AARP Safe Driving Class offered to seniors to sharpen driving skills & enjoy a discount on auto insurance. State law mandates that people 62  & older receive a minimum of 5% discount upon completion of the two-day, 8-hour course.  No further classes held @ Guilford Community Center this year.  Classes held @ Madison Senior Center: August 11-12, 1:00-5:00 PM; September 8-9, 6:00-10:00 PM; October 6-7, 1:00-5:00 PM; November 3-4, 1:00-5:00 PM.  

Advance registration required: $10 per person by check made out to: AARP. Mail or drop-off your check prior to class. 
All classes must have 15 in attendance to proceed.

ART CLASSES: “ART 101”
Tuesdays, 1:30- 3:30 PM Registration Fee: $5.00

nstruction in Drawing, Charcoal, Pastel, Watercolor, Acrylics, Oils. Our Instructor is Muriel Waldvogel; Madison Artist. Classes are held in the Lower Level of the Depot. List of art supplies available at the Depot! New Session begins in the fall!

LINE DANCING AT MEMORIAL TOWN HALL

Gayle Melonson is our Line Dancing Instructor for Seniors & held @ the Memorial Town Hall. Pre-register @ the Depot or Beach & Recreation Department for any session, prior to start of class.
 
New sessions will be announced in the Fall!

TENNIS ANYONE?

The Beach & Recreation Department has organized a Senior Women’s Tennis Program for beginner to intermediate players (age 60 & over). The program sponsors evening tennis at the Town Campus. Doubles will play 6:00 PM on Tuesday evenings starting in June. To express interest in this program please call 245-5623 and place your name on the interest list.

SOMETHING NEW

The Recreator published by the Beach & Recreation Department is full of many activities! Try something new! Just to name a few…Senior Basketball! Senior Golf League!  Men Over 60 Softball League! Men’s & Women’s Tennis! Red Sox/Yankee Game! Stop by the Depot or Beach & Recreation Department for a copy of the Recreator and take advantage of some of the great programs available here in the Town!

BOCCE 2008

Enjoy the beautiful Surf Club while getting some exercise! Call the Depot to let us know if you are interested in playing this year.  Improvements have been made to the courts and volunteer liaisons have offered assistance at the courts during play. Substitute players are always needed to fill vacancies!

VARIATIONS TO THE EXERCISE PROGRAM

In the Northeast, Well Quest has entered into an agreement with Health Net to provide an exercise program, including but not limited to, group exercise classes for members as part of their Medicare benefits.  Please inform the office if you are a member of Health Net.  Pat Velleca has incorporated these additions into her regularly scheduled classes.
HEALTH NET MEMBERS, PLEASE REMEMBER TO USE YOUR MEMBERSHIP CARD DAILY!

BRIDGE LESSON SURVEY

Call the Depot to tell us what you would like to learn, practice or skills you would like to review for our next session of Bridge lessons-245-5627.

 MAH JONGG LESSONS

Are you interested? Please call the Depot.

VARIATIONS TO THE EXERCISE PROGRAM

In the Northeast, Well Quest has entered into an agreement with Health Net to provide an exercise program, including but not limited to, group exercise classes for members as part of their Medicare benefits.  Please inform the office if you are a member of Health Net.  Pat Velleca has incorporated these additions into her regularly scheduled classes.

HEALTH NET MEMBERS, PLEASE REMEMBER TO USE YOUR MEMBERSHIP CARD DAILY!

CALIFORNIA RAIL DISCOVERY FEATURING SAN FRANCISCO, LAKE TAHOE & THE NAPA VALLEY!
Wednesday, September 10, 2008 for 7 fabulous days...

STOP BY THE DEPOT FOR A FLYER ! The tour includes roundtrip airfare from BDL, 6 nights-1st Class Hotels-(2 @ Radisson Fisherman’s Wharf; San Francisco, 2 @ Embassy Suites or Hyatt Regency; Sacramento, 2 @ Harvey’s Casino Resort; Lake Tahoe.) 10 meals, motor coach transportation, admissions & sightseeing per itinerary, hotel transfers & baggage handling. Guarantee to return from this trip with wonderful memories!
Tour rates: $1849. Pp-double, ($550. single supplement)

A POPULAR DESTINATION REQUEST TRIP EVERY YEAR… TOUR THE THIMBLE ISLANDS
Monday, June 23, 2008

Climb aboard The Sea Mist to relax & enjoy a 45 minute cruise around the Thimble Islands.  These unique islands were used for many dealings from farming to quarrying famous pink granite, bootlegging, & hiding Captain Kidd’s treasure.  The Sea Mist has two decks available.  The lower deck is enclosed with a full heating system for chilly days and the open upper observation deck for viewing and taking pictures.  Leave Depot at 10:30 AM Lunch stop en route home. Cost: $7.00 (Lunch on your own.)

TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME!
Thursday, July 10, 2008

An American Summer delight!  The CT Defenders play in Dodd Stadium, close to home and a fun pastime! Meal Choice (@ time of sign-up) w/ticket of Hot Dog OR Pizza is included.

Leave Depot @ 9:30 AM.   $12.00.

ROSELAND COTTAGE VISIT
Friday, July 25, 2008

Roseland Cottage is a National Historic Landmark in Woodstock CT! The Cottage depicts the summer life of a prosperous family in the mid 19th century designed Gothic Revival style. The house provided a seasonal existence for Henry Chandler Bowen and his family. The entire grounds are beautifully landscaped and virtually unchanged with a boxwood parterre garden, garden house and carriage barn. (Where we will have lunch-bring a bag lunch!) The Cottage has original furniture and wall coverings- even a private bowling alley! If the weather is inclement we will re-schedule our tour for another day!  Cost: $10.00

Shoreline Institue of Lifelong Learning

The Madison Senior Commission voted to co-sponsor the “Shoreline Institute of Lifelong Learning.” This exciting program will offer meaningful intellectual programs to retired & semi-retired citizens of Guilford & Madison, who share a love of learning! Planning the next trimester of classes now! New Program insert in the September newsletter!

Please call the office @ 245-5627 for a flyer explaining the program & to become a member of this program!

Boston Harbor Cruise!
Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Take advantage of a special day in Boston! Cruise on the elegant 20 million dollar Odyssey, with a narrated cruise of the Boston Harbor, Luncheon & Entertainment. The trip includes 3 hours on the Boston Harbor w/ Musical Entertainment & a wonderful plated luncheon served to you. Following trip the bus will make a stop at Quincy Market for shopping & a quick snack before the return trip home with wonderful memories!
Trip Departs the Commuter Lot @ 8:30 AM –Returns approximately 7:00 PM. $70.00

FOXWOODS CASINO-CIRQUE DREAMS PANDEMONIA (PM Trip)
Friday, August 1, 2008

Cirque Dreams is a dreamscape of nighttime imagery that redefines the boundaries of the imagination! Enjoy a summer evening @ the Foxwoods Casino. Leave Depot @ 1:30 PM and return approximately 9:30 PM. Time @ Casino includes food voucher & surprise bonus. Show @ 7:00 PM. $35.00.

FERRY TO PORT JEFF-NY
Monday, August 4, 2008
(Rain date, Monday, August 11, 2008)

Imagine the fun summer day trip to this village rich with historical culture, unique boutiques, shops, excellent restaurants, and an ambiance that characterizes MAIN STREET USA! The village shares a balance of culture & history. Have an exciting day to explore and stroll the water front, visit the historical society, enjoy fine dining or shopping. Plenty of time to enjoy your day! Senior bus transportation to Ferry and Ferry Transportation to Port Jefferson, New York. Round trip Ferry price (senior group rate $12.00 payable on ship) and lunch on your own.

Must meet @ the Depot to leave @ 7:30 AM- for 9:00 AM Ferry. Return on the 4:30 PM Ferry. Approximate time back to Madison; 7:00 PM. Transportation home. Bus Fee-$5.00.

TITANIC
Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Quickly step back into 1912 when you receive your boarding pass & experience being a passenger aboard the Titanic to view and marvel the authentic exhibition! Lunch at the Carbone’s and a stop @ CT Creative-w/all CT made items. Share this trip with our Guilford Senior Neighbors for a wonderful day filled with memories!

Leave Depot @ 8:45 AM to meet the bus in Guilford which leaves @ 9:15 AM. Return trip approximately 5:00 PM from Guilford. $77.00.

TOUR the Goodspeed Opera House
Monday, September 8, 2008

A backstage look at the beautiful architecture of the Goodspeed Opera House. The building was built in 1876 by William Goodspeed for his shipping and banking business and to provide a venue for his love of theatre. Home to the original productions of Man of La Mancha, Shenandoah, and Annie, and recipient of two special Tony Awards for outstanding achievement in musical theatre. Goodspeed is world renowned as the home of the American Musical.
 Leave Depot @ 9:30 AM with a bag lunch for the picnic area. (weather permitting) Inclement weather lunch @ the Shack in Old Lyme. $10.00 for tour& bus. Lunch on your own. 

STEEL MAGNOLIAS @ the Ivoryton Playhouse
Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Drop in on the ladies of Chinquapin, Louisiana as they share their tears and laughter under the dryer in Truvy’s Beauty Parlor. One of the funniest movies ever to make you cry! The play will entertain the audience with its meaningful and powerful messages. Great seats to see the show @ the Ivoryton Playhouse.

Leave Depot @ 12:45 PM. $32.00.

AS TIME GOES BY at the Aqua Turf
Monday, October 27, 2008

Great afternoon @ the Aqua Turf! A 20-piece orchestra leads a musical journey through 75 years of great American music. Fabulous family-style menu of Salad, Pasta, Chicken ala Kathryn, OR Scrod, Potato, Vegs., Rolls & Beverages. (Cash Bar)

Leave Depot @ 10:00 AM. $60.00.