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  • FONS January 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 the Nuvance Health […]

  • Don’t Wanna Be All By Myself

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

    Navigating grief and loss is an incredibly challenging experience. Join Bob Schmidt and friends for a discussion focused on coping with loneliness and the grieving process. Participants will have the […]

  • Lunch & Learn – Where’s Waldo?

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

    There are no strangers, just friends you haven’t met yet. Please join us for a presentation by FONS and the Department of Human Services as we bring the issue of […]

  • Retirement and Caregiving: Strategies for Success

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

    Are you planning for retirement or balancing caregiving responsibilities—or both? Oftentimes, these life journeys are intertwined. Join Ann (Nancy) Rhodes, NP and Lori Candela, M.Ed., CPRC for a conversation designed […]

  • Social Security Education Workshop

    Newtown Community Center 8 Simpson Street, Newtown, CT

    Understanding Your Social Security Benefit Options Laura Lehrhaupt, Certified Financial Fiduciary, will present a free educational workshop covering one of the most relevant and challenging financial topics Americans face today. […]

  • Newtown Historical Society’s March Open House

    Matthew Curtiss House 44 Main Street, Newtown, CT

    Master Shoe Maker Demonstration Join us for a demonstration by Andrew Rowland, who will guide us through a day in the life of a cordwainer, or shoe maker. As always, […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • “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 […]

  • “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

  • 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 […]

  • “The Life of Eleanor Roosevelt”

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

    Leader, survivor, innovator, public servant – these are just a few words that describe Eleanor Roosevelt. Join the Newtown Historical Society as we welcome back speaker Mark Albertson, who will […]

  • “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” – Newtown Town Players Production

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

    FONS hopes you enjoy this performance. Tickets are $25 (with $5 senior discount). Order your ticket at newtownplayers.org Click on Tickets (you will be directed to showclix.com), select Get Tickets, […]

  • 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 […]