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  • 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 new people and learn new skills. If you have ever dreamed of writing for the stage, or acting on it, join us! In April, the […]

  • Design and Create Your Own Pendant Necklace – C. H. Booth Library

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

    Design, create and go home with your very own handmade necklace. All materials are provided. This event is for individuals in grade 9 to adults. Please register here in advance. C. H. Booth Library Meeting Room Thursday, March 6 at 2:00 pm

  • 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 - Revolutionary War history Cost is $143 per person, which includes the bus ride, driver tip, entrance fees to the Sugar Shack and Museum, as […]

  • 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 and Continue. ADD (+) number of general admission tickets requested and enter promo code: FONS_2025. COMPLETE ORDER. Print a copy for your records. Come early […]

  • 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, and supporting a green college scholarship for a deserving Newtown High School Student. Visit www.NewtownEarthDay.org for more information. Saturday, April 26, from 10 am - […]

  • 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 your beloved. Hosted by John Bobowski. Do you have heartwarming tales that you're eager to share with your grandkids or best friends? Imagine them enjoying […]

  • 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.

  • Goodspeed Musicals and Theatre Presentation

    Newtown Community Center 8 Simpson Street, Newtown, CT

    Please join us on Tuesday, September 16, from 6:30 - 8 pm at the Community Center, for a special presentation about Goodspeed Musicals and Musical Theatre. The program will be presented by Michael Fling, Associate Artistic Director, and will feature a brief history of Goodspeed and exclusive clips from recent productions. A Q&A session will […]

  • FONS September Social

    Join other seniors for dinner and conversation! Please RSVP to Janice Garten at 203-304-9196 to reserve a spot. Wednesday, September 24, at 5 pm Monroe Social 494 Main Street Monroe

  • FONS Oktoberfest!

    NewSylum Brewing Company 36 Keating Farms Avenue, Newtown, CT

    ALL YOU CAN EAT BUFFET - Bratwurst, Knockwurst, German Potato Salad, Red Cabbage, Pizza, Pretzels, Rolls, Dessert and One Beverage of Choice $38 per person. Music by Solid Gold Times Two and 50/50 raffle (cash only). Reservations required on or before October 17. Click here to make your reservation or call 203-430-0633. Tuesday, October 21, […]

  • 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 […]

  • FONS Holiday Volunteer Planning Session

    My Place Restaurant 8 Queen Street, Newtown, CT

    FONS has some volunteer opportunities available during the upcoming holiday season – help us spread holiday joy to lonely or isolated seniors in our community! If you are able to join us on 11/12, please RSVP by email to either Bev Bennett Schaedler or Ann Durkin by Monday, 11/10. Bev:     msbevtoo@yahoo.com Ann:    annmariedurkin@yahoo.com Wednesday, November 12, 12 […]

  • Carnival

    Parks & Rec Volunteers Needed for Summer Carnival

    Fairfield Hills 3 Primrose Street, Newtown, CT, United States

    It's a wonderful opportunity for families and friends to come together, celebrate the season, and enjoy one last weekend of summer fun before the start of a new school year. Volunteers are needed to help make this event a success. Whether you can volunteer for one shift or several at one of our ticket booths, […]

  • Newtown Labor Day Parade – Walk or Ride With Us!

    Newtown Labor Day Parade - Monday, September 7. Please support our seniors by WALKING OR RIDING with FONS in the Newtown Labor Day Parade! Parade route is about 1.5 miles over a 1½ to 2-hour time interval—parade line-up begins at about 8:30 to 9 AM and is RAIN or SHINE. We have 8 seats available in […]