Friends of Newtown Seniors

Newtown, Connecticut

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Welcome to Friends Of Newtown Seniors Inc

CHALLENGES OF NEWTOWN HOUSING DISCUSSION TUESDAY, APRIL 28TH

Newtown Senior Alliance

Friends Of Newtown Seniors (FONS), the Commission on Aging and the Newtown Department of Human Services have united to form the Newtown Senior Alliance, to develop and host a new series of programs focused on issues that matter most to older adults.

The series will officially kick off with a Roundtable Discussion – Challenges of Newtown Housing – on Tuesday, April 28, at 5 pm at the Newtown Senior Center. The event is free but registration is required via this link.

Please complete a brief survey on housing needs via the link below, even if you will not be attending the Roundtable.


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 2026

John S. Boccuzzi, Sr.
President, FONS

Looking back on 2025, I am happy to report that it was another very busy and productive year for FONS, thanks to the efforts of our Board of Directors, whom I would like to recognize in my annual letter.

FONS is extremely fortunate to have a Board of Directors comprised of individuals with diverse backgrounds, experience, talents, and strengths.

Due to the dedication, commitment, and continuous efforts of our Board, FONS has been able to continue its mission of providing advocacy and services to our
Newtown senior population. Our 2025 accomplishments speak for themselves.
I thank the entire Board for their service this year and look forward to working with them in 2026.

FONS was born on May 10, 2016, when a group of individuals met to focus on two important ideas:
First, that more could be done for, and by, the growing senior population. And second, that the needs of seniors could best be met by working collaboratively with other organizations, and by being creative about filling the gaps.

As we approach our 10-year anniversary in 2026, I look at how far we’ve come and wonder how far we can go.

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.

Seniors building a vibrant Newtown for today and tomorrow

CHORE SERVICES
OUTREACH PROGRAM
SALON PROGRAM
SENIOR RIDE PROGRAM

FONS PROGRAMS

  • Chore Services Program
  • Outreach Program
  • Senior Salon Program

OTHER PROGRAMS

  • Newtown Rides
  • Wheel It Forward

Annual Reports

Annual Report 2025
Annual Report 2024
Annual Report 2023
Annual Report 2022
Annual Report 2021
Annual Report 2020
Annual Report 2019

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PO Box 413
Newtown, CT 06470