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Picnic in the Park
Dickinson Park 50 Elm Drive, Newtown, CT, United StatesBring your picnic supper and a chair! 5:30 – 6:30 pm Free concert sponsored by the Newtown Parks & Recreation Department 6:30 – 8 pm This week’s featured band: ‘Unclaimed Baggage.’ Dickinson Memorial Park Bandshell 50 Elm Drive & Brushy Hill Road. THERE IS AMPLE FREE PARKING AND TOILET FACILITIES ARE AVAILABLE (consider inviting another […]
Labor Day Pancake Breakfast and Parade Parking
Newtown Congregational Church 14 West Street, Newtown, CTBefore the parade, meet up with your people, fuel up with a great pancake breakfast, and get in the mood for a festive day. It’s just a 2-block walk to the Main Street parade route and you can park free for the day with a breakfast purchase. TIME: Arrive between 7:45 and 9:15 am. Breakfast […]
Newtown Labor Day Parade – Walk with us!
Please support our seniors by WALKING with Friends of Newtown Seniors Inc (FONS) in the Newtown Labor Day Parade. The parade route is about 1.5 miles over a 1 ½ to 2-hour time interval (10 am to noon. Parade line-up begins at 8 am). Sign up by leaving a message by August 25 at: [email protected] […]
Read to a Dog! Volunteer Opportunity
Mondays, September 11, and October 2 2 – 3 pm in the Periodicals Room at the C.H. Booth Library. Let's create more warmth and smiles together. Join fellow book lovers and adorable Newtown-Strong Therapy Dogs in the Periodicals Room of the CH Booth Library! All ages are welcome. Please register for September 11 and October […]
FONS Home Safety Presentation
Join 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. Refreshments and a copy of the AARP HomeFit Guide will be provided, as well as a safety gift. Please call the NYA at 203-426-0088, Ext. […]
Theater Program for Older Adults
C. H. Booth Library 25 Main Street, Newtown, CT, United StatesMondays from 3 – 4 pm in the Meeting Room of the C.H. Booth Library, starting on September 11. Participants will meet weekly and learn to write stories in script form, as well as practice performance techniques in order to act out their stories. In December there will be a staged production with invited guests […]
Newtown Arts Festival
Fairfield Hills 3 Primrose Street, Newtown, CT, United StatesThe three-day outdoor art event focuses on bringing the community together to enjoy local talent in art, dance, music, and food. There is something for everyone with food, live performances and family areas that offer activities all weekend. For more information and tickets, please visit www.newtownartsfestival.com. Volunteers are needed! Please sign up if you’d like […]
Career Coach Classes – Intro To Excel
Edmond Town Hall 45 Main Street, Newtown, CTINTRO TO EXCEL 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. All classes are offered twice per day from 10am-12pm, or 1-3pm. Classes that are scheduled on the same day are identical. To register: visit […]
FONS September Social
Join other seniors for dinner and conversation! Please RSVP to Janice Garten at 203-304-9196 to reserve a spot. Sandbox Beach Grill 48 S. Main Street Newtown
Stuff-A-Truck Food Pantry Event
The Newtown Lions Club is planning a Stuff-A-Truck event in cooperation with the Big Y World Class Market and the US Army 411th Civil Affairs Battalion. The event benefits the Faith Food Pantry (Newtown), Hospitality Hall (Newtown), Daily Bread Food Pantry (Danbury), and the Bridgeport Rescue Mission in Bridgeport. Just come by the Big Y […]
Rocking the Hook – Free Concert
This year's event will feature great music from 3 local bands, food trucks, and a beer tent. There will be a bounce house, face painting, and special guests, the Newtown Strong Therapy Dogs. WPLR, the New Haven and Fairfield County's area biggest rock station, will be on site the day of the event. Further details […]
Healthy Aging, Healthy Living Expo for Caregivers and Seniors
FREE! Open to the community. Focusing on the needs of older adults, people with disabilities & caregivers, such as: · Lifestyle Tips · Aging Resources · Wellness Materials · Health Info & Resources · Resources for Caregivers · Screenings · Giveaways · Door Prizes · Healthy Snacks For more information, please visit GenHealth.org/SeniorExpo. Wednesday, October […]
FONS Oktoberfest
NewSylum Brewing Company 36 Keating Farms Avenue, Newtown, CTIncludes dinner of chicken schnitzel, red cabbage, spätzle, and dessert. Cash bar. Music provided by “Solid Gold Times Two.” Wednesday, October 4 (rain date October 11) 5 – 9 pm NewSylum Brewing Company 36 Keating Farms Avenue Newtown, CT 06470 Tickets are $30 per person You can purchase tickets by calling 203-430-0633 or 203-648-6905 or […]
The Extras of Public Access TV
Join a community of creatives at our WCCTV workshop! Learn about Western CT Community TV's studio and borrowing top-notch equipment. WCCTV is here to help you tell your story! Please register for the program.
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. Free drinks*- Fun prizes - Great times - Costumes welcome! Tickets are $25 per person. Register here. *Each participant will be issued two (2) drink […]
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 of early detection and benefits of diagnosis · Next steps and expectations for the diagnostic process · Alzheimer’s Association resources Click here to reserve a […]
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 labor shortages. How lives were saved and battles won by creating incredible innovations in months rather than years. Tuesday, October 17, at 2 pm in […]
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. Refreshments and a copy of the AARP HomeFit Guide will be provided, as well as a safety gift. Watch for details on how to reserve […]
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 for children 12 and under. Click here for more information or call 734-645-6909 or 203-426-9024. Saturday, October 21, at Newtown Congregational Church, 14 West St., […]
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. All classes are offered twice per day from 10am-12pm, or 1-3pm. Classes that are scheduled on the same day are identical. To register: visit the […]
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 wellness treatments. There are numerous free drawings, gift certificates to many restaurants and eateries, and promotions from many of our local businesses. Through the Vaccines […]
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 to experience some history in the dark, with a hint of light to guide us! There may be some tricks, but there will of course […]
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, LPS, video games, and complete jigsaw puzzles and board games. Books of antiquarian interest are also appreciated. The Friends cannot accept multi-volume encyclopedias, Time-Life Series […]
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 1 pm. This 1981 movie follows four seasons, three couples, one interloper and a whole lot of laughs and drama in this heart felt comedy […]
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 hour prior to the concert for a FONS ‘meet and greet’ at 3 pm (refreshments served). Regular price General Admission tickets (unreserved seating) are $45 […]
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. Performances are at 7 pm on November 16 - 18 2 pm on November 19 Sunday, November 19 Newtown High School 12 Berkshire Road Sandy […]
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. All classes are offered twice per day from 10am-12pm, or 1-3pm. Classes that are scheduled on the same day are identical. To register: visit the […]
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 pm Sunday, December 3, 11 am - 5 pm Meeting Room on the lower level of the library. Pay by cash, check, or credit card. […]
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 “Between the Lions”. Many of you will remember him as a sound effects artist for "A Prairie Home Companion" on NPR; and the author of […]
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 of housing, fuel, and food funding. 90% of the funds stay in Newtown. Stop by and donate, or even better, offer to help staff the […]