Jonesborough Senior Center Announces Expanded Travel Offerings for 2026

New trips include visits to Mackinac Island, a Canada and New England cruise, and a Charleston holiday tour.

Feb. 4, 2026 at 2:23pm

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The Jonesborough Senior Center has announced a series of extended overnight travel opportunities for its members in 2026, including a trip to Mackinac Island, Michigan, an 11-day Canada and New England cruise, and a Christmas tour in Charleston, South Carolina.

Why it matters

The new travel offerings from the Jonesborough Senior Center provide expanded options for local seniors to explore destinations beyond their immediate area, fostering community engagement and enriching the lives of older adults.

The details

The Jonesborough Senior Center's 2026 travel lineup includes a 7-day, 6-night visit to Mackinac Island, Michigan, featuring dining, carriage tours, and visits to Frankenmuth and Bronner's Christmas Wonderland. The second trip is an 11-day, 10-night Canada and New England cruise aboard the Royal Caribbean's Independence of the Seas, with stops in Boston, Portland, Halifax, Saint John, and Cape Liberty. The final offering is a 3-day, 2-night Christmas tour in Charleston, South Carolina, with a harbor dinner cruise, a visit to Magnolia Gardens, a guided tour of historic homes, and a driving tour of the James Island Festival of Lights.

  • The Mackinac Island trip is scheduled for May 31 to June 6, 2026.
  • The Canada and New England cruise is scheduled for September 16 to 26, 2026.
  • The Charleston holiday tour is scheduled for December 2 to 4, 2026.

The players

Mary Regen

Director of the Jonesborough Senior Center.

Jonesborough Senior Center

A local senior center that is offering the expanded travel opportunities.

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What they’re saying

“Interested members participated in a recent meeting and discussion about trips and shared their interest in additional overnight experiences.”

— Mary Regen, Director of the Jonesborough Senior Center (Town of Jonesborough)

What’s next

The Jonesborough Senior Center is encouraging interested members to contact the front desk for more information and to sign up for the 2026 travel opportunities.

The takeaway

The Jonesborough Senior Center's expanded travel offerings for 2026 demonstrate a commitment to providing enriching experiences and meeting the evolving needs and interests of the local senior community.