Away for the Day

07/09/2023

Another little something from four years ago -- sorry, I wasn't there -- but I've been there -- at the Levitt Pavilion in Westport, CT

Tony Award-winning actor Kelli O'Hara joined husband Greg Naughton and his band The Sweet Remains on Aug. 26, 2018 at the 45th season closing of the Westport...

08/09/2019

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07/31/2019

“Because of Winn-Dixie” Join us as this heart-warming award-winning novel comes to life as a Goodspeed musical. Not since Sandy appeared on stage in the musical “Annie” has a stray dog inspired such delight. After moving to a new home, a lonely preacher and his 10-year-old daughter Opal adopt a big, funny mutt named Winn-Dixie, who charms his way into the hearts of their entire neighborhood (and maybe ours, too). Lunch at the Gelston House.
Entrees: a) grilled salmon b) pasta/roasted tomatoes/artichokes c) chicken/wine sauce d) bistro steak
Wednesday, August 21 $177
Depart: G 9:15 D 9:30 W 9:45 F 10:00 S 10:15 Return approx. 6:30

07/31/2019

“Cabaret” at the Ivoryton Playhouse This Broadway classic and winner of eight 1967 Tony Awards is set in Berlin at the beginning of World War II. Join us at the seedy Kit Kat Klub as the Master of Ceremonies takes us back to those tumultuous times when the N***s rose to power. Kander & Ebb’s memorable musical numbers include “Cabaret,” “Willkommen,” and “Two Ladies.” Lunch at the famous Copper Beech Inn.
Entrees: a) jumbo lump crab cakes b) classic burger c) reuben d) grilled chicken sandwich
Wednesday, August 28 $167
Depart: G 9:15 D 9:30 W 9:45 F 10:00 S 10:15 Return approx. 6:30

07/31/2019

“Shear Madness” This madcap production at the Ivoryton Playhouse has delighted audiences world-wide with its blend of improvisation and spine-tingling mystery. Someone commits a murder in this comedy-whodunit set in a hair-styling salon of the same name. The audience gets to spot the clues, question the suspects, and solve the mystery. The Boston Globe voted the show “Best Comedy of the Year” seven times. Come along for an hilarious afternoon.
Lunch at the Griswold Inn in Essex.
Entrees: a) chicken w/lemon-caper sauce b) pan-seared salmon w/dill-Dijon sauce
Wednesday, September 25 $149
Depart: G 9:15 D 9:30 W 9:45 F 10:00 S 10:15 Return approx. 6:30

07/31/2019

NYC’s Tenement Museum and Old Merchant’s House Museum Our morning tour at the elegant 1832 Merchant’s House Museum, built by architect Minard Lefevre, will present a strong contrast to our afternoon tour at the Tenement Museum. There we will see either the 1869 apartment of the Irish Catholic Moore family or the rooms of German Jewish Harris Levine, who ran a sweatshop around 1900. Boxed lunch from the Pantry.
Sandwiches: a) turkey/Swiss b) chicken salad c) ham/cheddar d) mozzarella/tomato/arugula
Wednesday, October 2 $139
Depart: S 7:00 F 7:30 W 7:45 D 8:15 G 8:30 Return approx. 6:30

07/31/2019

Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine Chartered as a house of prayer for all people, “Big John,” is the fifth largest church in the world. It is so large that the Statue of Liberty can fit under its dome. The tour will explore the history of this remarkable institution, its magnificent stained glass windows, and its inclusive religious philosophy. We’ll have lunch at Sylvia’s, Queen of Soul Food, Restaurant where our meal will be served family-style.
Thursday, October 10 $145
Depart: S 7:30 F 8:00 W 8:15 D 8:45 G 9:00 Return approx. 7:00

07/31/2019

Lady Katherine Cruise Join us aboard the Mystique for a serene cruise along the beautiful Connecticut River. While on board, we will enjoy a superb buffet luncheon, view historic landmarks along the shore, and see the changing fall foliage. On our return home, we’ll stop in the charming town of Essex, CT for a brief guided tour along the town’s main streets. The lovely 19th-century homes that line the major roads are a delight to see in every season.
Saturday, October 19 $158
Depart: G 8:15 D 8:30 W 8:45 F 9:00 S 9:15 Return approx. 5:30

07/31/2019

“Ain’t Too Proud” Nominated for 12 Tony Awards, this electrifying new Broadway musical explores the Temptations’ extraordinary journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame. They had a sound that made musical history plus signature dance moves and unmistakable harmonies that took them to the top of the charts with 42 Top Ten hits. Though they reached groundbreaking heights, personal and political conflicts threatened to tear the group apart. We’ll hear many of their hits including “My Girl,” and “Just My Imagination.” Lunch at Carmines.
Wednesday, October 23 $241
Depart: S 8:00 F 8:30 W 8:45 D 9:15 G 9:30 Return approx. 6:30

07/31/2019

“Billy Elliot: The Musical” “Your soul will sing” when you see Goodspeed’s story about a boy growing up in a bleak working-class mining town in the North of England. Set during the violent 1984 miner’s strike, the show focuses on Billy who has just lost his mother. As his father and older brothers take to the picket lines, Billy secretly discovers his gift for dance. The show balances the family’s grim struggles with its Elton John score, a humorous, touching script, and extraordinary choreography. Lunch: Griswold Inn.
Wednesday, November 13 $169
Entrees: a) chicken w/lemon-caper sauce b) pan-seared salmon w/dill-Dijon sauce
Depart: G 9:15 D 9:30 W 9:45 F 10:00 S 10:15 Return approx. 6:30

07/31/2019

Lyndhurst at Christmas Situated beside the Hudson, this grand Gothic Revival country house, also known as the Jay Gould Mansion, was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1966. Designed in 1838 by Alexander Jackson Davis, the architectural brilliance of the mansion is complemented by the park-like landscape of the estate. Not only is the interior filled with a vast collection of art, antiques, and furniture, mostly original to the house, but also the sumptuous rooms will be decorated for the holidays. Lunch at Sunset Cove/Sedona in Norwalk, CT.
Monday, December 2 $132
Depart: S 8:00 F 8:30 W 8:45 D 9:15 G 9:30 Return approx. 6:30

01/16/2019

Wonderful article on Jill Meyer and Away for the Day

Hassle-free trips for senior citizens

01/02/2019

Spring-Summer 2019

RESERVE SEATS RIGHT AWAY FOR TRIPS WITH STAGE PERFORMANCES

01/02/2019

1. 𝗦𝗹𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝘂𝘁𝘆 “Sleeping Beauty” Join us at Lincoln Center for the New York City Ballet’s stunning performance of this classic fairy tale. You will be enchanted by Peter Martins’s choreography and Tchaikovsky’s 1888 score, one of the finest ever composed for a ballet. To arrive at his version, Martins has blended the majesty of Marius Petipa’s original French/Russian staging with the energy of the current American company. We’ll have a French feast at Le Rivage.
Entrees: a) coq au vin (chicken/wine sauce) b) seafood crepe (scallops/shrimp) c) ratatouille d) vegetarian platter
Saturday, February 23 DEADLINE: JANUARY 22
$225
Depart: S 9:00 F 9:15 W 9:30 D 9:45 G10:00 Return approx. 6:00

01/02/2019

2. 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐘𝐮𝐧 Shen Yun -- Don’t miss this spectacular matinee at NYC’s Lincoln Center. Weaving a dazzling tapestry of ancient legends and heroic tales, Chinese acrobats will lead us on a breath-taking journey through 5,000 year of Chinese culture. Shen Yun performances feature classically trained dancers in brilliant traditional costumes, a blend of Eastern and Western music, and exquisite rainbow-colored Asian backdrops. We’ll lunch at Pappardella.
Entrees: a) chicken parmesan b) broiled salmon c) pappardella buttera/sausage/vodka sauce
Thursday, March 7
DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 6 $219
Depart: S 8:00 F 8:30 W 8:45 D 9:15
G 9:30 Return approx. 7:30

01/02/2019

3. BROOKLYN: Museum of Art and Botanical Garden The Brooklyn Museum of Art will mount the exhibit “Frida Kahlo: Appearances Can Be Deceiving,” the largest U.S. exhibition of the artist’s work in ten years. Along with paintings, drawings, and photographs from the collection of Jacques and Natasha Gelman, we’ll see a display of her clothing, personal possessions, pre-Colonial jewelry, and hand-painted corsets. Our visit is an opportunity to explore her creative vision and self-crafted identity.
After lunch, on our guided tour of the Brooklyn Botanical Garden we’ll see spring blooms of purple allium, climbing roses, tree peonies, rhododendrons, magnolias, lilacs and more.
Lunch choices: a) salad w/wild rice/quinoa b) reuben sandwich c) beef cheeseburger d) tacos w/mushrooms
Friday, April 26 $144
Depart: S 8:00 F 8:30 W 8:45 D 9:15 G 9:30
Return approx. 6:00

01/02/2019

4. “Kiss Me, Kate” Talented Kelli O’Hara will play the dual roles of Kate and Lilli Vanessi in this musical comedy masterpiece, based on Shakespeare’s “Taming of the Shrew.” This Broadway show is enriched by the lyrics of Cole Porter at his sophisticated best, onstage romance, backstage passion, and high and low comedy. Unforgettable songs include “Too Darn Hot,” “So in Love,” and “Always True to You in My Fashion.” Lunch at Pappardella.
Entrees: a) chicken parmesan b) broiled salmon c) pappardella buttera/sausage/vodka sauce
Saturday, May 4 $215
Depart: S 9:00 F 9:15 W 9:30 D 9:45 G 10:00
Return approx. 6:00

01/02/2019

5. Philadelphia/Brandywine Valley Accommodations: Best Western, King of Prussia 610-265-4500
● Wednesday, May 8 We’ll visit the handsome 18th-century Georgian Powel House, once home to the Mayor of Philadelphia, Samuel Powel. John Adams enjoyed “a most sinful feast” in the house and George and Martha Washington often visited and danced there. Next, we’ll tour the Barnes Foundation with its outstanding collection of Impressionist and post-Impressionist works---including 181 Renoirs, 69 Cezannes, and 59 Matisses--amassed by Dr. Barnes from 1912-1951; our day will end with dinner aboard the Mosholu on the Delaware River.
● Thursday, May 9 After a visit to the National Constitution Center to see the film “Freedom Rising,” we’ll drive to Longwood Garden for a guided tour through colorful spring azaleas, peonies, tulips, and daffodils, all bursting into bloom. The elegant soaring conservatory is a treat in every season. In late afternoon, we’ll stop at the Brandywine River Museum renowned for its collection of works by W.C., and Andrew Wyeth. Dinner at historic General Warren Inne in Malvern, PA.
● Friday, May 10 During our guided tour of the exhibit “The Impressionist’s Eye” at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, we’ll see a broad range of drawings, watercolors, sculptures, and pastels by Monet, Cassatt, Degas, and Van Gogh, who made indelible marks on canvas, paper, and bronze; lunch on your own in the cafeteria.
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, May 8, 9, and 10 single rm $661 double rm $533/person
Wednesday dinner entrees: a) roasted chicken breast b) pan-seared salmon c) braised short ribs
Thursday dinner entrees: a) grilled Scottish salmon b) steak frites c) grilled chicken breast
Depart: S 6:45 F 7:00 W 7:30 D 8:00 G 8:15 Return approx. 6:00 May 10