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  • Newtown Health Fair

    Newtown Community Center 8 Simpson Street, Newtown, CT

    This FREE event is focused on the health and wellness of our community, and we are looking forward to seeing residents come out to this year’s Health Fair. This year […]

  • Friends of the C.H. Booth Library Fall Donation Day

    An abbreviated Fall Book Donation Day is set for Sunday, October 19 —rain or shine—from noon to 2 pm at the Blue Building, the Friends’ temporary donation site at 17 Old Farm Road in Newtown (next to the Dog Park). The Friends have shifted donation operations to this location because of HVAC work underway at […]

  • Ageless Grace® Brain Health Fitness

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

    3 month series, meeting twice monthly from August through October. Ageless Grace® is a highly effective brain fitness program based on the science of neuroplasticity. This program is performed in a chair that keeps participants moving and thinking through the power of play, set to fun music addressing all 21 physical skills and 5 functions […]

  • Lions Club Model Train Show

    Newtown Community Center 8 Simpson Street, Newtown, CT

    The Newtown Lions Club is having a Model Train Show Event to benefit Childhood Cancer Research onThis event is fun for all ages from 1 to 101. Come see what Model Railroading is all about. Learning clinics for all ages of modelers. Win a Lego Model Railroad along with other door prizes. Also added to this year's […]

  • Newtown Historical Society’s October Open House

    Matthew Curtiss House 44 Main Street, Newtown, CT

    18th Century Barn Tour at the Matthew Curtis House. Join us as Tom Evans, archaeologist and long-time Society member and volunteer, guides us through the Curtis House barn and its unique collection of colonial artifacts. As always, our docents will be available for tours of the main house and museum. Refreshments will be served. Special […]

  • Never Home: Remembering The Military Heroes Who Never Returned

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

    Join us for this moving presentation by Richard Sherman, author and full-time professional photographer. Sherman honors the stories of the 207,000 individuals interred in America’s 23 overseas WWI and WWII cemeteries with more than 225 images and over 50 biographies within his book. Sherman visited and photographed all of the overseas WWI and WWII cemeteries […]

  • Drumming for Wellness

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

    Join us for this fantastic and interactive program, hosted by Craig Norton! Since the dawn of time, drumming has been associated with bringing about positive physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. Craig offers drumming for wellness programs for all to experience the uplifting joy of rhythm. Drumming helps to align our bodies and minds and connects […]

  • Invitation to the Newtown High School Fall Production

    Newtown High School 12 Berkshire Road, Sandy Hook, CT, United States

    The Dress Rehearsal for the Newtown High School fall drama production of Clue: High School Edition will be held on Wednesday, November 12, at 6 pm at Newtown High School. All FONS members are invited to attend this free event and support our students! Unlike the spring musical, dinner will not be provided.

  • Edmond Town Hall 2025 Live Performances

    Edmond Town Hall 45 Main Street, Newtown, CT

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  • AARP HomeFit Program

    FONS is partnering with AARP in promoting the AARP HomeFit Program: smart ways to help you live safely and comfortably in your home by helping identify a range of household […]

  • C.H. Booth Library 3 Day Gold Fundraiser

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

    Turn your unwanted gold and silver into cash! Please join us on the following dates in the Gathering Room at the C.H. Booth Library: Thursday, April 9 - 1 pm […]

  • Red Cross Blood Drive, Newtown, CT

    Red Cross Blood Drive

    Newtown Congregational Church 14 West Street, Newtown, CT

    For an appointment, please visit https://www.redcrossblood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767), or scan the poster QR code. Enter 5320. We’ll brighten your day with a $10 Amazon Gift Card by email! Tuesday, […]

  • Volunteer Engagement Fair

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

    Community members are invited to attend a Volunteer Fair at the C.H. Booth Library on Saturday, April 25, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm, which is designed to connect local nonprofit […]

  • Newtown Budget Referendum

    Newtown Middle School 11 Queen Street, Newtown, CT

    Tuesday, April 28 Vote on the 2026-2027 budget for schools and municipal operations on Tuesday, April 28. Location:  Newtown Middle School. For more information, visit the Town website, or visit […]

  • FONS April Roundtable

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

    Seniors' Perspective on Newtown Housing. Join the discussion on what seniors need, want and wish for in housing. Discussion will be led by Joan Alexander, FONS Board Member and local […]

  • QPR (Suicide Prevention) Training

    Newtown Community Center 8 Simpson Street, Newtown, CT

    QPR Training will be held at the Newtown Community Center. QPR stands for Question, Persuade and Refer, a suicide prevention program designed to help individuals recognize and respond to someone […]

  • FONS April Social

    Hilltop Kitchen 4 Riverside Road, Sandy Hook, CT

    Join other seniors for dinner and conversation! Please RSVP to Janice Garten at 203-304-9196 to reserve a spot.  Wednesday, April 29 5 pm Hilltop Kitchen4 Riverside RoadSandy Hook

  • FONS Shredding Event

    Newtown Savings Bank Head Office 39 Main Street, Newtown, CT

    Newtown Savings Bank is sponsoring a Paper Shredding Event, with all proceeds to benefit FONS. Seniors pay $5 per box; all others $10 per box to securely dispose of confidential […]