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Join us for some exciting adventures that will provide opportunities for enjoying the outdoors, meeting others who like to hike, bike, kayak, and more and maybe trying something new that will challenge and excite you!
Kayak, Happiest Paddler, East Hampton
Wednesday, July 24th        Leaves RCC at 10:30 a.m.  Returns approximately 2:00
Cost:  $7.00 (residents), $9.00 (Non-residents) for transportation. Pay for kayak rental at Happiest Paddler ($20.00 for one hour)
Enjoy a one-hour kayak paddle on Lake Pocotopaug.  This outing does not include a lesson, so you must have prior kayak paddling experience. Bring a cooler with a lunch to enjoy on the bank of the lake after kayaking. Wear sunscreen, hat, sunglasses and bring water/snack for the kayak ride. There is a dressing room to change clothes if you wish.

Whitewater Rafting, Charlemont, Massachusetts
Thursday, August 22nd. Leaves RCC at 7:45 a.m. Returns around 5pm Cost is $140.00 per person includes transportation, white water rafting, professional rafting guide, lifejacket, helmet, safety lecture, paddling instruction and lunch (grilled chicken or fish or veggie, homemade salads, dessert and drinks). We will be joining the South Windsor Senior Center on this epic summer adventure! This Class1-11 whitewater rafting trip down the Deerfield River Fife Brook Section will leave you exhilarated! Don’t miss this one! Register by July 15th; Trip is rain or shine!

Water Bike Tour, Old Saybrook
Date: Friday, September 6th     
Leaves RCC at 12:45pm Returns approximately 5:15pm
Cost:  $72.00 (resident); $77.00 (non-resident).  Includes 2 hours of water biking, gratuity to water bike tour leader and transportation.  Ice cream  is paid on your own; Space limited to 8.
Biking on water? YES! Water bikes are wheel-less bikes on pontoons. You pedal the bike, which is fun, safe and stable. Great for folks of any age! The guided expedition begins in an estuary along the Oyster River in Old Saybrook and leads into Long Island Sound. Bring sunscreen, hat, clothes/shoes that can get wet (bathing suit, if you’d like) and a camera. Following the water bike tour, we will stop for ice cream on the way home.

Argia Schooner Cruise, Mystic
Friday, September 13th.  Cost:  $37.00 per person includes transportation and Schooner trip.           
Bus departs RCC at 8:00 a.m.  Returns approximately 2:45 p.m. 
Discover breathtaking scenery as you relax aboard the sailing ship ARGIA. Explore the seafaring village of Mystic, so rich in maritime history, and the surrounding islands. We’ll sail by scenic coastlines and lighthouses or you can help the crew hoist and trim the sails aboard this elegant schooner. We will be joined by members of the Plainville and South Windsor Senior Centers. Following the sail, you’ll have about 2 hours to walk through downtown Mystic to grab lunch (pay on your own) or shop.


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Kayak at the Happiest Paddler, Lake Pocotopaug 
50y - 105y N/A F  07/26/2024
10:30 AM - 02:00 PM
Leave RCC at 10:30am; Return around 2:00pm 		$7.00 Res, $9.00 Non-Res
 
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Whitewater Rafting, Charlemont, Massachusetts 
50y - 105y N/A Th  08/22/2024
07:45 AM - 05:00 PM
Leave RCC at 7:45am; Return approximately 5pm 		$140.00 Res, $140.00 Non-Res
 
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Water Bike Tour 
50y - 105y N/A F  09/06/2024
12:45 PM - 05:15 PM
Leave RCC at 12:45pm; Return around 5:15pm 		$72.00 Res, $77.00 Non-Res
 
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Argia Schooner Cruise, Mystic 
50y - 105y N/A F  09/13/2024
08:00 AM - 02:45 PM
Leave RCC at 8am; Return approximately 2:45pm 		$37.00 Res, $37.00 Non-Res
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