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  • NYA Fitness Programs

    Your health care insurance most likely covers free participation in the NYA fitness facilities, including indoor walking under either the "Silver Sneakers" program or the "Renew Active Program". You can […]

  • Operation Heart to Heart – Valentines for Troops

    Newtown Youth and Family Services 15 Berkshire Road, Sandy Hook, CT, United States

    Join Newtown Youth & Family Services in showing appreciation to our hometown heroes! Say “Thank You” to one of our many soldiers by making a card and dropping it off […]

  • C. H. Booth Library – Cookbook Club

    C. H. Booth Library 25 Main Street, Newtown, CT, United States

    This book club is a wonderful opportunity for those who love reading, cooking, and food to come together, share their dishes, and discuss the featured cookbook. February's title is The […]

  • C. H. Booth Library – Free Income Tax Help

    Free Income Tax Help - The C.H. Booth Library is pleased to announce FREE income tax assistance, provided through a partnership between the AARP Foundation and the IRS. Don't miss […]

  • Goldstone Caregiver Center Programs-Dates Vary

    The Goldstone Caregiver Center at Danbury Hospital

    The Goldstone Caregiver Center at Danbury Hospital invites you to attend their programs and events regardless of who you care for or where you are located. While all programs have […]

  • Social Security Education Workshop

    Newtown Community Center 8 Simpson Street, Newtown, CT

    Understanding Your Social Security Benefit Options Laura Lehrhaupt, Certified Financial Fiduciary, will present a free educational workshop covering one of the most relevant and challenging financial topics Americans face today. […]

  • Protect Our Pollinators Presents: Neonics High Harm and Low Benefit

    C. H. Booth Library 25 Main Street, Newtown, CT, United States

    Presentations by The Connecticut Audubon Society, Pollinator Pathway, and Protect Our Pollinators. Join us for a must-see program featuring experts who will share shocking information about neonics, a powerful, widely […]

  • Waterbury Symphony Jazz Ensemble

    Edmond Town Hall 45 Main Street, Newtown, CT

    FONS has negotiated a 20% discount off the $45 ticket price ($36 not including box office fees). All seats are General Admission. Come help us celebrate the 100th anniversary of […]

  • Theater Program with Beth Young

    C. H. Booth Library 25 Main Street, Newtown, CT, United States

    This 10-week series of classes is led by Beth Young, who has many years of experience as a writer, actor, and director. The classes are a fun way to meet […]

  • Free blood pressure checks

    Newtown Community Center 8 Simpson Street, Newtown, CT

    The Newtown Health District and the Newtown Community Center have teamed up to celebrate healthy hearts in our community. Early detection saves lives! No registration is required. Newtown Community Center […]

  • “Aging Powerfully” Follow Up Presentation

    Newtown Senior Center 8 Simpson, Newtown, CT, United States

    We have compiled thoughts, comments, and feedback from the first session. A summary of the input will be provided to help guide the discussion. Please come prepared to share your […]

  • Mindfulness Meetup Guided Meditation – C. H. Booth Library

    C. H. Booth Library 25 Main Street, Newtown, CT, United States

    Join this event to relax with guided meditations and de-stress with a coloring page. Please register here in advance and wear comfortable clothes. Tuesday, March 4 at 2:00 pm C. […]

  • Mindfulness Meetup

    C. H. Booth Library 25 Main Street, Newtown, CT, United States

    Join this event to relax with guided meditations and de-stress with a coloring page. The exercises are designed to cultivate inner peace and sharpen your focus. We will use a […]

  • Newtown Historical Society’s March Open House

    Matthew Curtiss House 44 Main Street, Newtown, CT

    Master Shoe Maker Demonstration Join us for a demonstration by Andrew Rowland, who will guide us through a day in the life of a cordwainer, or shoe maker. As always, […]

  • Senior Center Spring Getaway Day Trip

    Spring Getaway Trip includes 3 stops: Corey's Sugar Shack, Highland, NY - maple syrup production process Mahoney's Irish Pub, Poughkeepsie, NY - buffet lunch Van Wyck Homestead Museum, Fishkill, NY […]

  • Noises Off – Sunday Afternoon at the Theater

    The Little Theater Orchard Hill Rd, Newtown, CT, United States

    Tickets are $25 (with $5 senior discount). Order your tickets online at newtownplayers.org. (You will be directed to showclix.com). Select NOISES OFF, select Tickets and the March 30th 2:00 performance […]

  • TIMELESS NEWTOWN: Attitudes toward ageing and why they matter

    Newtown Senior Center 8 Simpson, Newtown, CT, United States

    Our panel represents a cross section of age groups and backgrounds and promises to be a lively and informative session which we hope will stimulate conversations concerning the universal process […]

  • Cooking the Books (A Cookbook Club)

    C. H. Booth Library 25 Main Street, Newtown, CT, United States

    This book club is a wonderful opportunity for those who love reading, cooking, and food to come together, share their dishes, and discuss the featured cookbook. This month's title is […]

  • Heart Speak

    Free (anyone who is not a member of the Senior Center need only mention that the fee is to be waived for this program). Preserving life’s most cherished memories with […]