Activities / Senior Travel Program

LOCATED @ HAZELWOOD PARK SENIOR CENTER
553 Brock Avenue
New Bedford, MA 02744
Tel: 508- 991-6171
Fax: 508- 991-6163

Senior Center Hours
Tuesday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Travel Office Hours
Tuesday -Thursday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
to collect trip money and distribute tickets and brochures

Senior Jaunts Announcements - Mini Day Trips

A new travel program of mini-day trips to various locations at affordable costs.

Senior Jaunt day trips will be on the 2nd and 4th monday of the month through the winter season and will be approximately 3 to 5 hours, depending on destination.

Payments for Mini-Tours are due at time of reservations
(we do not accept cash)
Checks or money orders must be made payable to:
City of New Bedford

Our fliers will be available at all Senior Center Sites for your convenience
Our tours are available to seniors 55 and older

Fall/Winter Catalog - October - December 2010

Click here for Photo Gallery


Creamy Brook Bison Farm -October 6, 2010
Foxwoods - October 10, 2010
Roger Williams Park October 13, 2010
Rockettes - November 10, 2010
Foxwoods - November 15, 2010
Foxwoods - December 7, 2010


GENERAL INFORMATION

Responsibilities of Participants:

  • Make any unusual requests regarding rooms or meals when making your reservations
  • Read over the material provided for an overnight trip to make certain that no changes have occured and to respond to the office for any requested information
  • Make certain the check is properly filled out and sent to the office in a timely manner
  • Keep the office posted on any address or phone number changes
  • Keep the office posted on any prescription or medical changes
  • Ensure that there is a current medical form on file for the traveler
  • Arrive at the departure point twenty minutes prior to departure

Parking at the pick-up stops is done at your own risk. The property owner of the pick-up stops and the City of New Bedford are not responsible for any damages that could occur.

Pick-up-Points - your travel departure points vary depending on the trip.

One-day tours will depart from the following New Bedford locations:

  • South End - Benny's Store on Dartmouth Street
  • Downtown/Center - New Bedford Hotel Apartments on Pleasant Street
  • North End - Stop & Shop on King's Highway

All overnight tours depart from:

  • Stop & Shop on King's Highway
  • New Bedford Hotel Apartments on Pleasant Street

These are the only pick-up and drop-off points. Participants are reminded to arrive at the bus at least 20 minutes prior to the departure time.

Payments and Cancellation Policies

Cancellations are accepted until 3:00 pm on Tuesday, 2 weeks prior to tour to receive a full refund. If cancellation is made within the 2 week period, and we cannot resell your seat, your payment will be non-refundable. Your full payments are due 5 weeks before trip takes place. If payment is not received within 10 days from notice of date due, your reservation will be cancelled.

Credits are not carried toward other trips. If appropriate, refunds shall be mailed.

Overnight cancellations vary depending on the agency. Check with the office.



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