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Spooky Trivia Night
C. H. Booth Library 25 Main Street, Newtown, CT, United StatesAre you a horror fan? A teller of ghost stories? A connoisseur of candy? Come show off your spooky knowledge and have a great time at the Library Trivia Night. […]
10 Warning Signs of Alzheimers
C. H. Booth Library 25 Main Street, Newtown, CT, United StatesThis education program will be presented by the Alzheimer’s Organization and will cover the following: · The difference between normal aging and Alzheimer’s · Common warning signs · The importance […]
Take a Trip Back in Time to Connecticut during World War II
C. H. Booth Library 25 Main Street, Newtown, CT, United StatesThe library will host Newtown author Sharon L. Cohen’s presentation, Connecticut Industries Unite for WWII Victory. Learn how statewide mills and manufacturing plants quickly faced challenges with major materials and […]
FONS Home Safety Presentation
Newtown Community Center 8 Simpson Street, Newtown, CTJoin FONS for a presentation on EASY and INEXPENSIVE ways to make your living space safer, more comfortable, and help prevent injuries from falls, based on AARP HomeFit Program guidelines. […]
Mississippi BBQ & Shrimp Boil
Newtown Congregational Church 14 West Street, Newtown, CTOrder your choice of a fabulous eat-in or take-out Mississippi BBQ & Shrimp Boil meal. Eat-in between 5:30 and 8:00 PM; Take-outs at 6 pm. $25 for adults and $15 […]
Career Coach Classes – Microsoft Word
Edmond Town Hall 45 Main Street, Newtown, CTMICROSOFT WORD These classes take place in the Career Coach, a mobile classroom on wheels! The Career Coach vehicle will be parked in the lot behind the Edmond Town Hall. […]
Newtown Health Fair
Reed Intermediate School 3 Trades Lane, Newtown, CTIt’s an all-free three-hour event; residents can drop by for a quick visit or stay for as long as they like. At the Fair, residents can experience interactive demonstrations and […]
Ghosts of Newtown’s Past
Matthew Curtiss House 44 Main Street, Newtown, CTJoin us for a candlelit tour as we lift the veil for the ghosts of Newtown’s past to share their story with us. This is a family event for all […]
Fall Book Donation Day
C. H. Booth Library 25 Main Street, Newtown, CT, United StatesVolunteers will be on hand to help you unload your vehicle and to provide tax receipts. In addition to new and gently used books, the Friends welcomes good-condition DVDs, CDs, […]
Senior Cinema at the Ridgefield Playhouse
Ridgefield Playhouse 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CTDATES & TIMES VARY The Ridgefield Playhouse will continue its senior movie series this fall, offering hand-picked films FREE to seniors. · The Four Seasons – Thursday, November 2, at […]
Special Concert by the Waterbury Symphony at the Edmond Town Hall
Edmond Town Hall 45 Main Street, Newtown, CTLeif Bjaland, Music Director, will be conducting Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons & Plazzolla’s Four Seasons of Buenos Aires. Sunday, November 5 4 to 5:30 pm Meet & Greet: Come one […]
Newtown High School Production of “12 Angry Men”
Newtown High School 12 Berkshire Road, Sandy Hook, CT, United StatesThis production is a student run production. Please join us in celebrating the arts in the Newtown Public Schools and the next generation of aspiring artists and stars amongst us. […]
Career Coach Class – File Explorer
Edmond Town Hall 45 Main Street, Newtown, CTFILE EXPLORER These classes take place in the Career Coach, a mobile classroom on wheels! The Career Coach vehicle will be parked in the lot behind the Edmond Town Hall. […]
Friends of the C.H. Booth Library Holiday Sale
C. H. Booth Library 25 Main Street, Newtown, CT, United StatesThis year’s sale will feature gift-quality books for all ages, jewelry, stocking stuffers, toys, jigsaw puzzles, media, and other gift items. SALE HOURS Saturday, December 2, 9:30 am - 5 […]
Flagpole Radio Café – Fred Newman
Edmond Town Hall 45 Main Street, Newtown, CTWe are delighted to welcome FRED NEWMAN to our Flagpole Radio Cafe show on December 2nd! Fred is an actor and composer, known for “Who Framed Roger Rabbit”, “Gremlins” and […]
Volunteer as a Bell Ringer – Salvation Army Red Kettle Days
The Newtown Chapter of the Salvation Army will be at various locations throughout Newtown on December 8, 9, 15, and 16 collecting funds to help our local neighbors in need […]
Nunnawauk Meadows Craft & Bake Sale
Nunnawauk Meadows 3 Nunnawauk Road, Newtown, CTNunnawauk Meadows residents have been busy making handcrafted Christmas items and ornaments. Delicious baked goods will be available for purchase to tempt all shoppers! 3 Nunnawauk Road Newtown Saturday, December […]
Barbershop Harmony Society Chorus Members Musical Holiday Show
Newtown Congregational Church 14 West Street, Newtown, CTThe "Mad Hatter"and "Coastal Mix" choruses will present a Holiday Concert. Both choruses are members of the Barbershop Harmony Society. "Mad Hatter" is based in Danbury; "Coastal Mix" is from […]
Stay Connected Using Relay Connecticut
On-Line WebinarThursday, January 11, at 12 PM via Zoom. Join this presentation to learn more about the programs and services available to Connecticut residents who are deaf, hard of hearing, DeafBlind […]
Newtown School Events Jan 12 thru Jan 24, 2024
Please join us in celebrating the arts in the Newtown Public Schools and the next generation of aspiring artists and stars amongst us. The exhibits, productions and concerts taking place […]
Winter Clothing Donations Jan 21-31
Newtown Senior Center 8 Simpson, Newtown, CT, United StatesNow is the time to clean out your closets! The Dorothy Day Hospitality House in Danbury is in need of warm clothing this winter and Chore Services is here to […]
Theater Program for Adults with Beth Young
C. H. Booth Library 25 Main Street, Newtown, CT, United StatesA 10-Week Series starting on Monday, January 22 at 3 PM, at the C.H. Booth Library. Led by Beth Young (an experienced instructor) attendees will embark on a journey to […]
Pootatuck River Watershed Management Plan – Livable Community Initiative
Newtown Municipal Center 3 Primrose, Newtown, CTTo all of you who are interested and involved in environmental issues and the preservation of our natural environment: please attend a meeting presenting the Pootatuck River Watershed Management Plan […]
Free Income Tax Help
C. H. Booth Library 25 Main Street, Newtown, CT, United StatesAARP/IRS Certified Tax Volunteers are available at the C.H. Booth Library on Thursdays from February 1 - April 11, from 9:45 am - 12:45 pm, to help you file your […]
Free Income Tax Help
C. H. Booth Library 25 Main Street, Newtown, CT, United StatesAARP/IRS Certified Tax Volunteers are available at the C.H. Booth Library on Thursdays from February 1 - April 11, from 9:45 am - 12:45 pm, to help you file your […]
Free Income Tax Help
C. H. Booth Library 25 Main Street, Newtown, CT, United StatesAARP/IRS Certified Tax Volunteers are available at the C.H. Booth Library on Thursdays from February 1 - April 11, from 9:45 am - 12:45 pm, to help you file your […]
The Connecticut Department of Aging and Disability Services’ State Unit on Aging (SUA) Community Conversations
The State Unit on Aging (SUA) is writing an updated strategic plan around services for aging people in Connecticut, with an emphasis on supports funded by the Older Americans Act. […]
Free Income Tax Help
C. H. Booth Library 25 Main Street, Newtown, CT, United StatesAARP/IRS Certified Tax Volunteers are available at the C.H. Booth Library on Thursdays from February 1 - April 11, from 9:45 am - 12:45 pm, to help you file your […]
Learning to Love Midlife – Via Zoom
Chip Conley, New York Times bestselling author and co-founder of the Modern Elder Academy (MEA), will share his journey as a Modern Elder and guru on mid-life transitions - based […]
Calling All Poets! Self-guided poetry walk needs your submission
C. H. Booth Library 25 Main Street, Newtown, CT, United StatesCalling All Poets! The C.H. Booth Library received a special grant from the Friends of the C.H. Booth Library to offer a self-guided Poetry Walk on a trail at Fairfield […]