Pennsylvania Association of Retired State Employees

Welcome to PARSE Central Penn Chapter

The Pennsylvania Association of Retired State Employees (PARSE), the Central Penn Chapter is a non profit organization comprised of volunteers who, for the benefit of all Retired Pennsylvania Commonwealth Employees, their family and friends, sponsor travel trips for excursions, theatre and cruises. PARSE, The Central Penn Chapter is solely responsible for its own affairs and is completely independent of Pennsylvania State Government.

Link to State Employees Recreation Association [SERA] Website.

Current Travel Opportunities:

Date
Trip
Cost
Status
April 15-20, 2012 Nashville, TN - Beginning with an overnight stay in Knoxville and continuing on to the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville, this trip is sure to please those who love their Country Music, along with other TN Attractions!  Highlights of this fun-filled package include Transportation, Lodging, the Country Music Hall of Fame, Grand Ole Opry Backstage Tour and much more! See flyer Available
May 4, 2012 Vicki Lawrence, Wilkes-Barre, PA - Start with a family style lunch at Genetti's. Then, enjoy Vicki Lawrence at Kirby Center The Emmy Award winning Comedian and legendary cast member of the “Carol Burnett Show”, hits the road with her
brand new touring production of Vicki Lawrence and Mama: A Two Woman Show”.
$125 P.P.
Available
May 24, 2012 A Military Tribute, New York City, NY - We will enjoy a visit to the new 9/11 Memorial site. Lunch will be at White Horse on Bridge St downtown. Depart for a driving tour of NYC and it Military Highlights. Tour the Intrepid Museum. The depart home with a stop for dinner.
$139 P.P.
Available
June 13, 2012

Ghost the Musical - "Ghost" at the Lunt-Fontanne Theater is a timeless fantasy about the power of love.
Trip includes Transportation, Lunch at Carmine's, Orchestra Seats, Taxes and Gratuities

$185 P.P.
Available
July 11, 2012 Clipper Tall Sail, New York City, NY - Enjoy a tour of the Gracie Mansion that overlooks the East River and a ride on the Clipper Tall Ship, which passes under the Brooklyn Bridge and will provide amazing views of Ellis Island, the Manhattan Skyline and much more! Trip includes Transportation, Luncheon, Gracie Mansion Tour, 90 Minute Tall Sail, Taxes and Gratuities $148 P.P. Available
August 2-7, 2012 Lobster Fest - Travel to fabulous Rockland, Maine for the 65th Annual Maine Lobster Festival.  Trip includes Transportation, Hotel Accommodations, 5 Breakfasts & 4 Dinners (1 Lobsert), Entrance Fees, Guides, Taxes and Gratuities See flyer Available
September 23-28, 2012 Charleston & Savannah - You can't go wrong with this trip with guided tours of Savannah, GA and Charleston, SC and a southern-style buffet lunch at Paula Deen's Lady & Sons restaurant (where's the butter y'all?) Trip includes Transporation, Lodging, Breakfasts, Buffet Lunch, 2 Dinners, Taxes, Gratuities and much more! See flyer Available
November 7, 2012

Mamma Mia - People all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make MAMMA MIA! the ultimate feel-good show!
Trip includes Transportation, Lunch at Carmine's, Orchestra Seats, Taxes and Gratuities

$185 P.P.
Available
December 2-9, 2012 Join your PARSE friends on a 7 night Southern Caribbean Cruise from San Juan to St. Croix, St. Maarten, St. Join, St. Lucia, and Barbados on the Royal Caribbean's Adventure of the Seas! Trip includes Ground and Air Transportation, the Cruise, Meals and Entertainment on the Ship, Baggage Handling, Port Charges, Taxes and Ship Board Gratuities. See flyer Available
December 10-12, 2012 Winter Festival of Lights at Oglebay - This trip to Oglebay is sure to provide something for everyone, whether it is relaxing at the lodge with amazine amenities or touring the Oglebay Mansion Museum.  Trip includes Transportation, Lodging, Tours, several meals, Taxes and Gratuities. See flyer Available
   

Reminder:  All overnight trips are - per person double

All prices are subject to change and are beyond the control of the Central Penn Chapter of PARSE.

A valid passport is REQUIRED for all travel outside the U.S. Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after the return date.

If you have a reservation for a trip and find you have to cancel, you MUST put it in writing and mail to Jan Moran, Treasurer, 621 Mallard Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011. We can no longer accept cancellations by phone. PARSE members will be given priority on all trips.

All travel checks are to be made payable to PARSE TRAVEL and include the name, address and telephone number of ALL people you are paying for with your check. Seats are assigned according to the date payment is received. If all information is not included as requested above, all material will be returned for correction and you will loose your original seating assignment