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
Feb 24 Southern Dine-Around - A visit to historic Vrigina, with teas, wine-tasting and fine dining.
$125 P.P.
Available
Mar 03 2010 Philadelphia Flower Show - The show will transport you to dozens of destinations covering the globe. Among the most impressive will be India, The Netherlands, South Africa , Brazil, Singapore and New Zealand. Lunch will be served aboard the Clipper Ship, The Moshulu
$125 P.P.
Available
Apr 27-29

Azaleas Galore & the Famous Military Performance - Welcome to the Tidewater area of Virginia which includes Virginia Beach, Hampton, and Norfolk . On this extraordinarythree day trip your visit will include the Norfolk Gardens with blooming azaleas, the International Tattoo Performance and much more

$562.50 P.P. DBL
Avaiable
May 19 Freedom Hills - Join the P.A.R.S.E. group as they travel to Port Deposit, Maryland to tour the Freedom Hills Therapeutic Riding center, as seen on television on the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.
$95 P.P.
Available
Jul 14-25 Wild, Wild West - A 12 day trip to South Dakota , with stops in WI, MN & OH
$2,124 P.P. DBL
Available
Nov 9-12 Musical Memories and More - This tour is an entertainment experience that is fresh and exciting! Three different shows that also include a Ballroom Dance and a Salute to Veterans and Glen Miller….and a sock hop!
$700 P.P. DBL
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 full 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