Travel

Unless otherwise noted the pick-up and drop-off location for all daytrips will be the Ciarcia Field parking lot. Fliers with additional trip information (with the exception of the Foxwoods and BSO trips) can be obtained at the Jenks Center.

Tall Ships: Boston Venezia Restaurant

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

There’s still time to sign up for this historic daytrip. The magnificent Tall Ships from around the globe will be returning to Boston this summer joined by a convoy of U.S. Naval vessels to commemorate the bicentennial of the War of 1812 and the role of the USS Constitution in that conflict. On Tuesday, July 3, we will join the celebration to honor these great ships as we cruise through Boston’s historic harbor, capturing outstanding views of the fleet from the best vantage point possible – the water! Following the sightseeing cruise, we will go to the beautiful Venezia Waterfront Restaurant for lunch with a choice of Chicken Parmesan with Pasta or Atlantic Baked Haddock. Price pp: $94.00 includes “Sail Boston,” lunch, all taxes, gratuities and transportation. Pick-up/return times to be determined.

Gardner Museum/
Maggiano’s Restaurant

Thursday, July 26, 2012

You asked and we have responded…the WSA Travel Committee is happy to offer a daytrip to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum on Thursday, July 26. Fenway Court, as the museum was known during Gardner’s lifetime, opened to the public on January 1, 1903 as a vibrant, innovative home to a collection of fine art that spanned centuries. Over a hundred years later, on January 19, 2012, the museum opened an exciting new wing designed to preserve the historic building and create new spaces to reflect the vitality and spirit of the museum. Following a one-hour guided tour of the famous courtyard gardens and surrounding galleries, we will go to Maggiano’s “Little Italy” Restaurant in Boston’s Back Bay for a family-style luncheon. Price pp: $72.00 includes the museum, lunch, all taxes, tips and transportation. Pick-up/return: 10:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Briefly Noted

The following trips have been previously publicized but still show availability:

Foxwoods Resort and Casino

Thursday, May 10

Price pp: $28.00 includes $10 Keno coupons, a $15 coupon to use for the buffet lunch or at one of the fine restaurants located on the property, transportation and driver gratuity. Pick-up/return: 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Trinity Church/
Top of the Hub

Thursday, May 31, 2012

Your guide will bring the story of this architectural masterpiece to life…past, present and future. Following the one-hour tour, we will go to the Top of the Hub Restaurant for lunch. Choice of entrée is Pan Seared Salmon Fillet or Chicken Breast with Lemon Herb. Price pp: $65.00 includes the Trinity Church tour, lunch, all taxes, gratuities and transportation. P ick-up/return: 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.mm.

Bermuda Cruise/Norwegian Dawn

Friday, June 8 – 15

The WSA Travel Committee is excited to offer another fantastic 7 night round trip cruise from Boston to Bermuda on Friday, June 8 to Friday, June 15 aboard the Norwegian Cruise Line’s beautiful passenger ship, the Norwegian Dawn. NCL’s “Freestyle” concept offers a relaxed, hassle-free vacation with an extraordinary array of options from which to choose. Prices are per person and range from $889 for an inside stateroom to $1,349 for a private balcony and include all current port charges, government fees and taxes. Optional travel insurance and round - trip transportation to the Black Falcon Pier are also available.

For more information, please call Florence Gosselin at 781-729-3018 or 339-293-2444 (Cell phone) or contact Judy Bell at 508-778-9027 (jdbell@capecod.net). Detailed flyers and reservation forms are also available at the Jenks Center. Please be advised that a government issued passport is required for this cruise.

Newport Flower Show/
Atlantic Beach Club

Saturday, June 23, 2012

The WSA Travel Committee is happy to offer this fabulous daytrip on Saturday, June 23, to the 17th annual Newport Flower Show…recognized as one of the premier flower shows in America. The expansive front yard of Rosecliff Mansion will be transformed into a brilliant panorama of inspiration for those looking to add color and old world charm to their gardens. Lunch will be at the popular Atlantic Beach Club Restaurant located right on the beach. You will dine on your choice of Baked Stuffed Scrod with Newburg Sauce or Baked Atlantic Chicken Breast with Mustard Tarragon Sauce in the magnificence of the Atlantic Ocean and Newport’s famous Cliff Walk. Price pp: $74.00 includes the Flower Show, lunch, all tips, gratuities and transportation. Pick-up/return times will be announced at a later date.

Dino - His Son Remembers

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

While there could be only one Dean Martin, his youngest son Ricci takes you on a captivating trip down memory lane in honor of his legendary father. On Wednesday, June 27, we will go to the Foxwoods Resort and Casino to witness his loving tribute to “Dino” as only a son can deliver it. Show reviews boast that it’s “loaded with live music, personal videos and true life stories not only about Dean Martin, the International Entertainer, but also Dean Martin, the father.” In the style that made Dean Martin famous, Ricci Martin’s humor and banter with his band, The Pack, is reminiscent of the Rat Pack days of old Las Vegas. Price pp: $74.00 includes the show, buffet lunch, $10.00 Keno play, all taxes, gratuity, and transportation. Pick-up/Return times to be announced.

River Cruise tour: France…Nice to Paris

August 8 - 20, 2012

In response to requests from the Jenks community, this special addition to our 2012 itinerary has been designed to offer another fabulous river cruisetour to our members. Prices for “Cruising Burgundy and Provence to the Cote d’Azur” start at $3895 pp and include roundtrip airfare from Boston, 1 night accommodations in Nice, 7 nights aboard the M/S Provence or M/S Chardonnay and 3 nights lodging in Paris. You can learn more about this great vacation by watching the video at www.gct.com/ron2012 or pick up a flier with additional information at the Jenks Center. Please be advised that space is limited and inquiries regarding reservations and availability should be made as soon as possible. Please call Grande Circle Travel at 1-800-597-2452 (Option #2) and refer to Service Code GG2-1919. Pre/post trip options and travel insurance are also available.

Reservations can be made by signing up at the Center or by calling 781-721-7136. Full payment and menu selection (where applicable) must be made within 7 days of sign-up and is non refundable within 7 days of departure. Checks should be made payable to “WSA” with the name of the trip recorded on the memo portion of your check. Cash will not be accepted. Overnight or longer trips should be reserved in accordance with detailed instructions that can be found in the flier or as noted in the Newsletter.