Day Trips
All trips / outings depart from the Riverfront Community Center. All who drive to the center are asked not to park in front of the center but to park at either ends of the parking lot.
**We strongly recommend that you bring cash to restaurants because most restaurants do not always offer separate, individual checks for each table of 4**
Flamig Farm Petting Zoo
Date: Tuesday, October 8th
Amount of walking: 2 Accessibility: Due to various surfaces (woodchips and dirt)
it is challenging to navigate a wheelchair
Time: Leave at 12:45pm, arrive at 1:30pm, return approx. 3:15pm
R: $17 NR: $19 (Price includes transportation & ticket)
Come meet the wonderful farm animals in a clean, people and animal friendly
atmosphere! Meet and pet over 15 animals who have unique and charming personal
ties! The photos below are only some of the animals from this farm. Guests can also
enjoy the beautiful pavilion and flower strewn grounds. Please dress appropriately.
There are restrooms and hand washing stations at the farm. Location: Simsbury, CT.
Gouveia Vineyard and Lunch
Date: Tuesday, October 15th
Amount of walking: 2 Accessibility: Fully accessible
Time: Leave RCC 11:30am, lunch 12-1:30pm, vineyard 1:45pm,
depart vineyard at 3:00pm, return to RCC at 3:30pm
R: $ 7 NR: $ 9 (price includes transportation) Location: Wallingford, CT
First, have lunch at Wood-n-Tap restaurant with a comfortable setting featuring seasonal
dishes, burgers, pasta, seafood, and more! Then, head over to the beautiful Gouveia
Vineyard, where people can escape their busy lifestyle and create memories over food and wine! Enjoy a large selection of their high-quality wine, and the 140 acres of scenery.
Essex Steam Train Tour and lunch
Date: Monday, October 21st
Amount of walking: 1 Accessibility: Due to the historic build of the train,
it is not handicap accessible
Time: Leave RCC 9:45am, train ride 11am-12pm, lunch 12:30-2pm, return 2:45pm
R: $38 NR: $40 (price includes transportation and ticket)
Experience the historic 1892 Essex Station for a 12-mile, narrated round-trip into the heart of the unspoiled Connecticut River Valley – designated 'one of the last great places on earth' by the Nature Conservancy! It offers unique access to several coves, preserves, and natural habitats. Location: Essex, CT. Seating will be padded bottom/back bench seats, you can bring
additional seat/back cushions if needed. After, enjoy lunch at the charming Griswold Inn!
Lunch Bunch Trips
Join us for Monthly trips to local restaurants! You must register on MyRec or in the office. Please bring cash with you, as they don’t always split checks. You can access the current restaurant menus by hovering your smart phone camera over the QR Code associated with each restaurant and by clicking the link it brings up! **Resident: $7 Non-Resident: $9**
Lakeside Bar & Grill, East Hampton Wednesday, October 9th
Lakeside Bar & Grill offers a unique dining experience featuring fresh, delicious, locally sourced meals and stunning waterfront views of Lake Pocotopaug. Depart RCC at 11:15 am and arrive at Lakeside at 11:40. Lunch scheduled for 11:45 am. Depart Lakeside at 1:30 pm.