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  • International Food & Music Festival

    Sponsored by the World Heritage Cultural Center. For more information or to participate, please visit https://mywhcc.org, email sattie@mywhcc.org, or call 203-727-2244. Saturday, May 10, from 10 am - 8 pm […]

  • Adult Theater Class Performance

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

    The adult theater group participants led by Beth Young have written their own scripts and will perform a read through of their work. Come to the library to support the […]

  • Red Cross Blood Drive, Newtown, CT

    Red Cross Blood Drive

    Newtown Congregational Church 14 West Street, Newtown, CT

    Save lives: Give Blood. Donate Blood NOW. Thank YOU! You'll make a difference. For an appointment, please visit https://www.redcrossblood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767), or scan the poster QR code with a […]

  • April Roundtable – Senior Life in Newtown

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

    Join the discussion of senior life in Newtown. All are welcome to attend. For more information, please contact Ned Simpson at neds2124@gmail.com. This month's topic will be be "Going to […]

  • Essentials for Safe Hiking Presentation

    Nunnawauk Meadows 3 Nunnawauk Road, Newtown, CT

    Linda Dunn of Newtown Hikers, presenter, will discuss how to prepare for a hike, equipment, what to do in an emergency, and answer your questions after her talk. This event […]

  • Timeless Newtown: “Factors that Impact the Aging Process”

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

    Timeless Newtown Lecture & Discussion Join Gerontologist Dr. Joseph DeMayo for an insightful presentation on the key factors that influence aging. Dr. DeMayo will explore the importance of human connection […]

  • Newtown Earth Day

    Newtown Middle School 11 Queen Street, Newtown, CT

    Food, music, crafts, vendors, demonstrations, fun! Newtown's Earth Day is a full day of fun for the whole family - highlighting Newtown's abundant natural resources, helping our community go green, […]

  • FONS April Social

    Cover Two 100 Church Hill Road, Sandy Hook, CT

    Join other seniors for dinner and conversation! Please RSVP to Janice Garten at 203-304-9196 to reserve a spot - please call early. Wednesday, April 30 Dinner at 5 pm Cover […]

  • Walk To Preserve 6 Commerce Road

    6 Commerce Road is still being considered for economic development. This popular recreational treasure would be lost to hiking, dog walking and horseback riding. Development could threaten Deep Brook and […]

  • “The Latest Research on Aging” Free Presentation

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

    A presentation by Jenna Bartley, PhD, LCSW-S, College of Health and Human Services, SCSU, followed by a Q&A. Free. Sponsor: Friends Of Newtown Seniors. Partner: C.H. Booth Library. Register at […]

  • Plant an Herb Dish Garden to Snazzy-Up Meals Presentation

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

    Grow your own herbs by planting a dish garden to take home. Pots, plants, and soil will be provided, along with guidance on how to care for your little herb […]

  • Introduction to Mushroom Foraging

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

    Certified mushroom forager and professional grower James Calcagnini of Mushroom Microfarm will teach an in-depth introduction to foraging mushrooms. You will learn everything you need to confidently and safely identify […]

  • “Double Vision”. Play Sunday afternoon at the Theater

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

    FONS invites you to enjoy the play, “Double Vision". Tickets are $25 (with $5 senior discount). Order your tickets online at newtownplayers.org. (You will be directed to showclix.com). Select DOUBLE […]

    $25.00

  • Heart Speak

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

    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 […]

  • CANCELED: FONS June Roundtable

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

    The Roundtable originally scheduled for Tuesday, June 24, at 3:30 pm at the Senior Center has been canceled. Highlights from all Roundtable meetings are available on the FONS website. Please […]

  • 2025 Nutmeg State Pickleball Games

    Tournament will be held June 27 - 29. Check website for times. Rocky Hill Tennis & Fitness Center Rocky Hill, CT. For more information, click here.

  • Picnics in the Park & Summer Concerts

    Dickinson Park 50 Elm Drive, Newtown, CT, United States

    Join FONS to “Picnic in the Park” (bring your picnic supper and a chair to the Dickinson Memorial Park Bandshell) and enjoy socializing with friends and family before the free […]

  • FONS July Social

    Station 25 255 South Main Street, Newtown

    Join other seniors for dinner and conversation! Please RSVP to Janice Garten at 203-304-9196 to reserve a spot - please call early. Wednesday, July 30 5 pm Station 25 255 […]