Friends of Newtown Seniors

Newtown, Connecticut

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Accomplishments

  • Assessed the Newtown senior environment and areas of need via a town – wide survey and forums attracting over 100 participants
  • Accepted leadership of the Newtown Age – Friendly Livable Community Initiative
  • Partnered with dozens of organizations to develop programs to enhance senior living in Newtown
  • Organized home maintenance resources service (Chore Service)
  • Launched ongoing collaborative projects to improve:
    • Senior housing
    • Transportation
    • Intergenerational opportunities
    • Dementia care
    • Senior volunteerism
    • Voter education
    • Senior-Newtown Schools dialog
    • Senior representation on boards and commissions such as Bikes and Trails
  • Funded furnishings for the new Senior Center
  • Assembled leadership partnership for 2020 CT Masters Games Team Newtown
  • Improved senior-focused communication tools, including the newtown -ct.gov “senior button” and FONS website, email and Facebook posts
  • Hosted monthly social hours and special events open to all

How to Contact Us

info@friendsofnewtownseniors.org
P.O. Box 413 Newtown, CT 06470
203-430-0633

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Annual Reports

Annual Report 2021
Annual Report 2020
Annual Report 2019

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