- 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