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Fun & Games
Lunch & Learn to Play BUNCO
Newtown Senior Center 8 Simpson, Newtown, CT, United StatesWant to learn how to play the famous Dice Game….Bunco? Come join the Friends of Newtown Seniors and Newtown Senior Center members for a fun-filled and informative afternoon with Bunco Master - Carlen Gaines. Lunch is available through Eunice of Bagel Delight - $5 for ½ wrap, macaroni salad, beverage, and snacks. Reservation required by […]
CT Masters’ Pickleball Tournament – Registration Open
Register now for Tournament being held May 19 - 21 Rocky Hill Tennis & Fitness Center in Rocky Hill, CT For more information, visit CT Masters Games
Shoprite Nutmeg State Pickleball Ongoing Registration
Tournament will be held June 9 - 11 at the Rocky Hill Tennis & Fitness Center in Rocky Hill, CT. For more information, click here.
“Murder Me Always” at the Little Theatre
The Little Theater Orchard Hill Rd, Newtown, CT, United StatesMatinee performance. Details to follow.
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 […]
Movies & Drive-In at the Edmond Town Hall
Edmond Town Hall 45 Main Street, Newtown, CTFor Drive-In movies: Gates open at 8:30 pm. The movies start around 9 pm. Carload tickets are $25. Tickets to Drive-In, Free and Upcoming Movies Edmond Town Hall 45 Main Street Newtown Free Movie Weekend: Barbie September 8 - 10 Showtimes: 1 pm and 7:30 pm Sponsored by Ingersoll Auto of Danbury Get Tickets Here […]
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] […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Visit With Therapy Dogs!
C. H. Booth Library 25 Main Street, Newtown, CT, United States“Paws” and relax with the Exceptional Sidekick furry friends who are trained therapy dogs. They will be happy to offer you comfort and a wagging tail. Come by the C.H. Booth Library to visit, pet, and/or read to the dogs. Please register in advance. Tuesday, March 19, 6 - 7 pm Periodicals Room C.H. Booth […]
Town Hall Swing Dance – Put On Your Dancing Shoes!
Edmond Town Hall 45 Main Street, Newtown, CTThis event is a fundraiser to benefit Ben’s Lighthouse. The ticket price includes an hour of swing dance instruction led by instructors from the Fred Astaire Dance Studio. Light refreshments are included and there is a cash bar which will feature beer and wine for sale. Ticket prices are $50/couple, $30/single ($55/couple, $35/single at the […]
Adult Theater Program Performance
C. H. Booth Library 25 Main Street, Newtown, CT, United StatesStudents from the Adult Theater Program led by Beth Young will showcase their written works and perform seven 10-minute plays. FONS President John Boccuzzi will be performing in several of the plays and staging the reading of his play, "Gags Pub". Please register here to attend. Monday, April 8, from 3 - 6 pm Meeting […]
“The Games” of Connecticut Golf Scramble
Monday, May 13 Lyman Orchards-Jones Course The Nutmeg Golf Scramble will celebrate its 32nd anniversary in 2024 and will be hosted by the Lyman Orchards Golf Club - Jones Course. Funds raised from the Golf Scramble go directly into the Nutmeg State Games & CT Masters' Games general fund and are used to support the […]
May 17-19, 2024 CT Masters’ Pickleball Games
Tournament will be held May 17-19 at the Rocky Hill Tennis & Fitness Center in Rocky Hill, CT. Registration opens February 1, 2024. For more information, click here.
Summer Soiree 2024
Aquila's Nest Vineyard 56 Pole Bridge Road, Newtown, CTTuesday, August 6, from 5 - 8 pm at Aquila's Nest Vineyard, 56 Pole Bridge Rd., Sandy Hook. Cost is $24 per person and includes 1 glass of wine, appetizers, music by Solid Gold Times Two, and a beautiful view. Please RSVP by July 29 to either Bev at 203-430-0633 or Louise at 475-236-1111 or […]
Edmond Town Hall Weekly Drive-In Movies
Edmond Town Hall 45 Main Street, Newtown, CTBack by popular demand is the Edmond Town Hall drive-in! Click here for information on the movies offered, and specific dates, $20 carload ticket $6 walk-in Gates open at 8 pm Movie starts at dusk, approximately 9 pm CONCESSIONS: A concessions stand is available INSIDE stocked with candy, drinks, and freshly popped popcorn. Food trucks […]
Walk with FONS in Newtown Labor Day Parade
Please support our seniors by WALKING with 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 August 26 via email at [email protected] or call 617-447-3712 with your contact information (name, […]
Tuesday Evening at the Movies (Frida)
C. H. Booth Library 25 Main Street, Newtown, CT, United StatesJoin us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month (a month-long celebration of Hispanic and Latino history and culture) with a viewing of the film Frida. Best Actress nominee Salma Hayek stars as Mexican surrealist Frida Kahlo in this biopic, which chronicles her turbulent marriage to Diego Rivera, her political activism and the severe pain she experienced […]
Murder Mystery Fundraiser at the C.H. Booth Library
C. H. Booth Library 25 Main Street, Newtown, CT, United StatesMurder Mystery Fundraiser at the C.H. Booth Library on Saturday, September 28 - "Death Of A Gangster", an immersive 1920's murder mystery. 1920's attire welcome, but not required to attend the event. Doors open at 6 pm, entertainment begins at 7 pm. Libations and lite bites included. Tickets are $100 per person, proceeds to benefit […]
2024 Nutmeg Fall Pickleball Classic
Tournament will be held October 19 - 20 at the Lyme Shores Racquet Club in East Lyme, CT. For more information, click here.
FONS Oktoberfest
NewSylum Brewing Company 36 Keating Farms Avenue, Newtown, CTThis is a private indoor event featuring an "All You Can Eat Buffet": Bratwurst, Knockwurst, German Potato Salad, Pizza, Giant Pretzel, and one beverage. Entertainment provided by Solid Gold Times Two; 50/50 Raffle. Cost is $36/person. Please call Bev at 203-430-0633 or Louise at 475-236-1111, or email [email protected]. Tuesday, October 22 5 - 9 pm […]
Newtown Turkey Trot
C. H. Booth Library 25 Main Street, Newtown, CT, United StatesThe 15th Annual Newtown Turkey Trot to benefit the C. H. Booth Library will take place on Thursday, November 28. This event offers the opportunity to kick off your Thanksgiving Day celebrations by participating in a 5K run/walk or 2.5K (1.6 mile) fitness walk. To find out more information or to register, please click here.