www.aarp.org/ct Mystic Aquarium New England Air Museum 21 Oak Street, Suite 104 Hartford, CT 06106 ® AARP September Events in Connecticut A Celebration of Grandparents Month Mary Poppins Connecticut Science Center Mystic Seaport ® www.aarp.org/ct SummerMailer12.indd 1 5/23/12 3:28 PM AARP September Events in Connecticut A Celebration of Grandparents Month Presents Mystic Aquarium 55 Coogan Blvd. Mystic, CT September 4-30, 2012 Bushnell Performing Arts Center Mortensen Hall 166 Capitol Ave., Hartford, CT Fri., Sept. 21, 2012, 7:30 p.m. Sat. Sept. 22, 2012, 7:30 p.m. Sun. Sept. 23, 2012, 6:30 p.m. One of the most popular Disney movies of all time, Mary Poppins is capturing hearts as a hit Broadway musical! Now in its 6th acclaimed year this true crowd-pleaser has dazzled and delighted millions of theater audiences. With its enchanting mixture of irresistible story, unforgettable songs, breathtaking dance, and astonishing stagecraft, Mary Poppins soars high above the rest. Donʼt miss this opportunity to purchase tickets before they go on sale to the general public! AARP DISCOUNT Experience New Englandʼs hands-on aquarium where close encounters of the incredible kind happen every day. Watch playful California sea lions put on a show. Observe New Englandʼs only beluga whales. See Kodiak, a Steller sea lion, who weighs over 1,900 pounds. Meet sharks, sea turtles, piranha, poisonous frogs, tropical fish, jellies, seahorses…itʼs a whole different world on the main exhibit floor. Hold onto your seat in the new 4-D Theater. See Titanic - 12,450 Feet Below, a brand new exhibit. AARP DISCOUNT $6 off adult admission $5 off senior admission $4 off child admission AARP Members can also save $10 off a new family or grandparent membership, or $5 off other membership categories, with their AARP Membership Card during September 4-30, 2012. Admission discount good for up to four (4) admissions per visit. Discount cannot be combined with any other offer. AARP Membership Card must be presented at time of purchase. For more information call 860-572-5955 10% OFF TICKETS AARP Members qualify for a 10% discount off the adult ticket price for these performances. AARP Members also receive a reduced service fee ($3 instead of $7.50). Tickets must be purchased by Friday, September 7, 2012 by calling David Rodriguez, 860-987-6096 and identifying yourself as an AARP Member. Tickets are based on availability. September 15-23, 2012 AARP DISCOUNT 50% off General Admission (up to 4 people) Cannot be combined with any other discounts, coupons or offers. No double discounts. Member must be present and show valid AARP Membership Card at the Science Center ticket window to participate. Please visit www.CTScienceCenter.org for operating hours and driving directions. SummerMailer12.indd 2 Mystic Seaport 75 Greenmanville Avenue Mystic, CT All September, 2012 Mystic Seaport is the nationʼs leading maritime museum. Explore American maritime history firsthand as you climb aboard historic tall ships, stroll through a recreated 19th-century coastal village or watch a working preservation shipyard in action. AARP DISCOUNT Receive $2 off an Adult Ticket; $1 off Child Ticket (age 6-17); $5 off a Mystic Seaport Membership. Children 5 and under are free. AARP Member Discount is available at Mystic Seaport main entrance with presentation of AARP Membership Card. No other discounts apply. For more information, call 860-572-5309 New England Air Museum 36 Perimeter Road Bradley Intʼl Airport Windsor Locks, CT All September, 2012 England Air Museum houses one of the worldʼs most outstanding collections of historic aviation artifacts: more than 80 aircraft and an extensive collection of engines, instruments, aircraft parts, uniforms and personal memorabilia. Within this collection is the last remaining four-engine American flying boat known as the Sikorsky VS44A, as well as the Bunce-Curtiss Pusher (1912) the oldest surviving Connecticut-built airplane. Great hands on activities for children, special events and more!! AARP DISCOUNT Free child admission with purchase of adult admission To receive discount, AARP Members must show their AARP Membership Card at the reception desk. Discount cannot be combined with any other discounts or offers. AARP Day at New Britain Rock Cats Stadium Rock Cats vs. New Hampshire Fisher Cats 230 John Karbonic Way New Britain, CT September 2, 2012, 1:30 p.m. Join AARP staff, volunteers and other members at AARP Day at New Britain Rock Cats stadium. Come by our resource table to gather valuable information, free giveaways and hear what AARP is doing in your community. Grandparents who bring a child with them to the game will be invited onto the field to introduce themselves over the public address system and have their picture taken (Must be in the stadium by 12:30 p.m. on day of game to participate in the pregame activities). AARP DISCOUNT Free child admission with purchase of adult admission ($12) Tickets may be purchased by identifying yourself as an AARP Member in person at the stadium Box Office or by calling 860-224-8383. 5/23/12 3:28 PM