We are an all-volunteer nonprofit group dedicated to helping the Newtown community address issues that affect the lives and well-being of seniors. Our organization was formed in the spirit of the “thousand points of light” movement suggested many years ago by President George H. W. Bush.
Message from the President, March 2025
Reflecting on 2024, I am proud of the progress FONS has made in improving the lives of seniors in Newtown. The highlight of the year was the recognition of Beverly Bennett Schaedler as the AARP Connecticut volunteer of the year, a very well-deserved honor for the work Beverly and her team have done expanding the reach of Chore Services.
Although grant funds are becoming less and less available, FONS was able to secure grants to both install the woodshop at the Senior Center and to expand Chore Services during 2024. We have gratefully still been able to sustain other programs and services through the generosity of our Board of Directors, our membership, and support from local businesses and organizations, along with our fundraising activities.
Looking ahead to 2025, please review our goals and objectives, which reflect our aspirations for another productive year of impact and expansion. Among our goals, you will see our upcoming initiative, entitled Timeless Newtown: Embracing Every Generation, which was designed in service of our broader mission and beliefs. This program is intended to promote an intergenerational mindset that will reverse ageist stereotypes and bring together a broad spectrum of Newtown community members in productive and thoughtful dialogue. We hope that all of you will help us in making this endeavor and each of our goals successful and look forward to working for you, and with you, in the coming year.
As always, I hope that you will continue to reach out with suggestions and comments to help us in our work. Thank you all for your efforts in supporting the important work of FONS.
Sincerely,
John S. Boccuzzi, Sr.
President
Newtown Rides Program Expanded Services!
Volunteer drivers are now available Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and/or 11:30 am until 2:30 pm for rides within Newtown.
To arrange a day out, please call three days in advance and a coordinator will return your call. For more information or to book your special day, please call and leave a message at 203-430-0633.
FONS is looking forward to seeing you!
Friends Of Newtown Seniors Inc is an all-volunteer nonprofit group dedicated to helping the Newtown community address issues that affect the lives and well-being of seniors. Our organization was formed in the spirit of the “thousand points of light” movement suggested many years ago by President George H. W. Bush.
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