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SUMMARY:FONS Holiday Volunteer Planning Session
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nBev:     msbevtoo@yahoo.com Ann:    annmariedurkin@yahoo.com \n\n\n\nWednesday\, November 12\, 12 pm for pizza and planning! My Place Restaurant Queen Street\, Newtown
URL:https://friendsofnewtownseniors.org/event/fons-holiday-volunteer-planning-session/
LOCATION:My Place Restaurant\, 8 Queen Street\, Newtown\, CT
CATEGORIES:Fun & Games,Volunteer
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Newtown Seniors Inc.":MAILTO:info@friendsofnewtownseniors.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T093000
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Drivers Needed for our Newtown Rides Program
DESCRIPTION:We are in dire need of drivers for the summer months! If you can help out once or twice a month on Tuesdays\, Wednesdays and/or Thursdays from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and/or 11:30 am until 2:30 pm for rides within Newtown\, please let us know. Pick your day and your time and we will be happy to match you with a grateful senior! Please call 203-430-0633 if you can help.
URL:https://friendsofnewtownseniors.org/event/volunteer-drivers-needed-for-our-newtown-rides-program/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Newtown Seniors Inc.":MAILTO:info@friendsofnewtownseniors.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T204726
CREATED:20250608T225232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250608T225232Z
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SUMMARY:Newtown Lions Diaper Express Stuff-A-Truck Event
DESCRIPTION:Newtown Lions in collaboration with the US Army 411 Civil Affairs Battalion are running another Stuff-A-Truck Event to collect Diapers. The Diaper Express is designed to serve our Families in need through the Area Food Pantries including Faith Food Pantry Newtown\, Hospitality Hall Newtown\, Daily Bread Danbury\, and the Bridgeport Rescue Mission. Please help the Newtown Lions Club serve our local community through this worthy project. \nSaturday June 14 at Stop and Shop in Sand Hill Plaza from 9 am – 5 pm\,
URL:https://friendsofnewtownseniors.org/event/newtown-lions-diaper-express-stuff-a-truck-event/
LOCATION:Stop & Shop Plaza\, 228 S Main Street\, Newtown\, CT
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T204726
CREATED:20250406T204348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250406T204715Z
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SUMMARY:Friends of the C.H. Booth Library Book Donation Day
DESCRIPTION:Spring Book Donation Day\, sponsored by the Friends of the C.H. Booth Library\, is set for Sunday April 27\, 2025 from noon to 5 pm in the rear parking lot of the C.H. Booth Library\, 25 Main Street\, Newtown. Volunteers will be on hand to help you unload your vehicle and to provide tax receipts. \nYour donated items enable the Friends to raise money for the Booth Library at the big annual summer book sale (scheduled for July 11-15\, 2025 at Reed Intermediate School)\, the annual Holiday Sale in early December\, and the Friends-operated Little Book Store\, which is open year-round near the main circulation desk on the second floor of the library. We’ve posted our donation guidelines at boothbooksale.org. For more information\, you can also contact the Friends at boothbooksale@yahoo.com or leave a message at 203-270-4537.
URL:https://friendsofnewtownseniors.org/event/friends-of-the-c-h-booth-library-book-donation-day/
LOCATION:C. H. Booth Library\, 25 Main Street\, Newtown\, CT\, 06470\, United States
CATEGORIES:C. H. Booth Library,Fundraiser,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250203T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250203T170000
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UID:2266-1738569600-1738602000@friendsofnewtownseniors.org
SUMMARY:Operation Heart to Heart - Valentines for Troops
DESCRIPTION:Join Newtown Youth & Family Services in showing appreciation to our hometown heroes! Say “Thank You” to one of our many soldiers by making a card and dropping it off at NYFS by February 7. Cards will be sent to one or two military units\, most likely overseas. \nNewtown Youth & Family Services\n15 Berkshire Road\nSandy Hook\, CT 06482 \nHours:\n9:00 AM – 8:00 PM Monday – Thursday\n9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Friday\n8:00 AM – 1:00 PM Saturday \nFor more information\, please click here.
URL:https://friendsofnewtownseniors.org/event/operation-heart-to-heart-valentines-for-troops/
LOCATION:Newtown Youth and Family Services\, 15 Berkshire Road\, Sandy Hook\, CT\, 06482\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250107T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250121T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T204726
CREATED:20250107T174033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T215042Z
UID:2226-1736236800-1737478800@friendsofnewtownseniors.org
SUMMARY:State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) Volunteer Opportunity
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy volunteering and taking on a new challenge? Become a certified SHIP/CHOICES counselor in our community and become an expert on all things Medicare! As a certified counselor\, you will guide your peers through their healthcare options\, helping them make informed\, unbiased decisions for healthier living. The 2025 Training Sessions start soon. Please call 203-757-5449\, ext. 4\, or 1-800-994-9422 for more information.
URL:https://friendsofnewtownseniors.org/event/state-health-insurance-program-ship-volunteer-opportunity/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Community,Educational,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241221T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241221T130000
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SUMMARY:Volunteer 12/21 - Salvation Army Red Kettle Days
DESCRIPTION:Stop by and donate\, or even better\, offer to help staff the kettle!  \nThe Newtown Chapter of the Salvation Army will be at various locations throughout Newtown on December 14 and 21 collecting funds to help our local neighbors in need. 90% of the funds stay in Newtown helping with rent and utilities.  \nFONS will be at\nWalgreen’s from 9 am – 4 pm on 12/14 \nBagel Delight from 8 am – 1 pm on 12/21 \nIf you’d like to join us as a Bell Ringer\, please email joanalexander@bhhsne.com.
URL:https://friendsofnewtownseniors.org/event/volunteer-12-21-salvation-army-red-kettle-days/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Community,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T204726
CREATED:20241118T163949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T163959Z
UID:2145-1734166800-1734192000@friendsofnewtownseniors.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer 12/14 - Salvation Army Red Kettle Days
DESCRIPTION:Stop by and donate\, or even better\, offer to help staff the kettle!  \nThe Newtown Chapter of the Salvation Army will be at various locations throughout Newtown on December 14 and 21 collecting funds to help our local neighbors in need. 90% of the funds stay in Newtown helping with rent and utilities.  \nFONS will be at\nWalgreen’s from 9 am – 4 pm on 12/14 \nBagel Delight from 8 am – 1 pm on 12/21 \nIf you’d like to join us as a Bell Ringer\, please email joanalexander@bhhsne.com.
URL:https://friendsofnewtownseniors.org/event/volunteer-salvation-army-red-kettle-days/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Community,Volunteer
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Newtown Seniors Inc.":MAILTO:info@friendsofnewtownseniors.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241118T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T204726
CREATED:20241118T165026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T165055Z
UID:2154-1731916800-1734541200@friendsofnewtownseniors.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer - Edmond Town Hall Usher Program
DESCRIPTION:Interested in being a volunteer usher for live events at Edmond Town Hall? Ushers check tickets\, guide people to their seats\, and related activities. Once the curtain is raised ushers can stay and enjoy the show. Typically\, six volunteers are needed for each show. ETH emails a link to an electronic sign-up for each show. To get on that email list\, contact Lauren DiMartino at Ldimartino@edmondtownhall.org with your contact information and interests.
URL:https://friendsofnewtownseniors.org/event/edmond-town-hall-volunteer-usher-program/
LOCATION:Edmond Town Hall\, 45 Main Street\, Newtown\, CT\, 06470
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T204726
CREATED:20240923T004402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T004402Z
UID:2075-1727514000-1727539200@friendsofnewtownseniors.org
SUMMARY:Newtown Lions Club Stuff-A-Truck
DESCRIPTION:The Third Annual Newtown Lions Club Stuff-A-Truck Food Drive in cooperation with Big Y World Class Market and the US Army 411th Civil Affairs Battalion will be held on Saturday\, September 28\, from 9 am to 4 pm at the Queen Street Shopping Plaza in Newtown. The event benefits Faith Food Pantry (Newtown) \, Hospitality Hall (Newtown)\, Daily Bread Food Pantry (Danbury) and the Bridgeport Rescue Mission in Bridgeport.  \nJust come by Big Y on Saturday September 28 and purchase a pre-packaged bag of food or shop for any number of suggested grocery items. Stuff-A-Truck courtesy of the US Army 411th Civil Affairs Battalion\, Big Y and the Newtown Lions Club.
URL:https://friendsofnewtownseniors.org/event/newtown-lions-club-stuff-a-truck-2/
LOCATION:Big Y Newtown\, Queen Street Shopping Plaza\, Newtown\, CT\, 06470\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240815T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T204726
CREATED:20240807T150219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T204528Z
UID:2006-1723708800-1725555600@friendsofnewtownseniors.org
SUMMARY:2024 Nuvance Community Health Survey
DESCRIPTION:Nuvance Health is conducting its 2024 Community Health Survey. It is now open for all adult residents to complete and we hope you will be willing to provide them with your input. Your feedback regarding health issues and ideas for improvement are critical to helping Nuvance understand and address the health needs in our community. \nPlease consider taking the survey and sharing the link with your friends\, family members\, and neighbors. It should only take 10 minutes to complete. Individual responses are anonymous and confidential. Survey results and other community information will be used to develop health programs in our area.\nPlease click here to access the survey.
URL:https://friendsofnewtownseniors.org/event/2024-community-health-survey/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Community,Educational,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T123000
DTSTAMP:20260422T204726
CREATED:20240621T130036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T130036Z
UID:1892-1721462400-1721478600@friendsofnewtownseniors.org
SUMMARY:Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign
DESCRIPTION:Volunteers are needed on Saturday\, July 20\, from 8 am – 12 pm at Dunkin\, 6 Queen Street\, to help FONS “ring the bell” for donations to the Newtown Back-To-School Supplies Fund.  \nPlease email monettes@comcast.net by June 30 if you are able to sign up for a 1 or 2 hour interval between 8 am – 12 pm. Please provide your full name and cell phone number.
URL:https://friendsofnewtownseniors.org/event/salvation-army-red-kettle-campaign/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Community,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240502T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T204726
CREATED:20240226T193625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T193755Z
UID:1625-1711443600-1714669200@friendsofnewtownseniors.org
SUMMARY:Habitat for Humanity Free Spring Clean Up Days
DESCRIPTION:The program runs from March 26 – May 2\, 2024. \nLocal seniors and veterans on a fixed income may be eligible for a free spring clean up offered by Habitat for Humanity. \nTo inquire about qualifying or to sign up for a spring clean up\, please:\nCall: 203-744-1341\nEmail: info@housatonichabitat.org\nVisit: Housatonichabitat.org/spring-cleanup \nPlease note that even though Habitat for Humanity strives to assist everyone\, meeting the eligibility criteria and submitting an application does not necessarily guarantee a place on the schedule for their free services.
URL:https://friendsofnewtownseniors.org/event/habitat-for-humanity-free-spring-clean-up-days/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Community,Volunteer
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