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Essentials for Safe Hiking Presentation
Nunnawauk Meadows 3 Nunnawauk Road, Newtown, CTLinda 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 is sponsored by Newtown Parks & Rec and Newtown Hikers; Partners: Nunnawauk Meadows and Senior Center, and is a component of the Timeless Newtown: Embracing […]
Timeless Newtown: “Factors that Impact the Aging Process”
C. H. Booth Library 25 Main Street, Newtown, CT, United StatesTimeless 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 and involvement in maintaining overall well-being, as well as the role of your health care provider as a partner in healthy aging. A Q&A session […]
Newtown Earth Day
Newtown Middle School 11 Queen Street, Newtown, CTFood, 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 - […]
Friends of the C.H. Booth Library Book Donation Day
C. H. Booth Library 25 Main Street, Newtown, CT, United StatesSpring 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. […]
FONS & Waterbury Symphony Orchestra – Town Hall Series
Visit Edmond Town Hall for more information Visit Waterbury Symphony Orchestra for more information
FONS April Social
Cover Two 100 Church Hill Road, Sandy Hook, CTJoin 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 Two, Church Hill Rd, Sandy Hook
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 water bodies downstream. Directions: 6 Commerce Road is next to the Catherine Violet Hubbard Sanctuary. Take your first right off of Commerce Road – entrance […]
Building Health Partnerships: How to Collaborate with Your Doctor for Better Care
C. H. Booth Library 25 Main Street, Newtown, CT, United StatesDr. Aiswarya Thomas, Executive Medical Director, Danbury Hospital Internal Medicine Residency Adult Community Health Center, and two medical residents will share information on how to prepare for your appointments, ask the right questions, and work with your doctor to make informed decisions about your care. Discover strategies for building a stronger, more collaborative relationship with […]
FONS Membership Meeting
Save the Date! The meeting is open to Newtown residents age 55 or older. Newtown Community Center 5 to 8 pm
Gentle Morning Hike for People New to Hiking
Below is updated information on the May Timeless Newtown Hike; please note the change in date and contact information. May 9 – Gentle Morning Hike for People New to Hiking. Housatonic Railroad Rail Trail, Monroe, 10 a.m. Led by Lou Picchione of Newtown Hikers. Free. Sponsors: Newtown Parks & Rec. and Newtown Hikers. Registration required […]
2025 Connecticut Masters Pickleball Tournament
Tournament will be held May 16 - 18 at the Rocky Hill Tennis & Fitness Center in Rocky Hill CT. For more information, click here.
“The Latest Research on Aging” Free Presentation
C. H. Booth Library 25 Main Street, Newtown, CT, United StatesA 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 chboothlibrary.org or by calling 203-426-4533. Wednesday, May 21, at 3 p.m. C.H. Booth Library Community Room 25 Main Street Newtown.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Newtown Congregational Church 14 West Street, Newtown, CTFor an appointment, please visit https://www.redcrossblood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). You'll make a difference and donors who give blood in May receive a $20 gift card or a lantern. Tuesday, May 27 11 am - 5 pm Newtown Congregational Church 14 West St, Newtown, CT 06470
FONS May Roundtable
Newtown Senior Center 8 Simpson, Newtown, CT, United StatesJoin the discussion of senior life in Newtown. All are welcome to attend. This month's discussion will focus on the feedback received at the FONS Membership Meeting on May 7. For more information, please contact Ned Simpson at neds2124@gmail.com. Highlights from all Roundtable meetings are available on the FONS website. Please click here to access. […]
FONS May Social
Monroe Social 494 Main Street, Monroe, CTJoin other seniors for dinner and conversation! Please RSVP to Janice Garten at 203-304-9196 to reserve a spot - please call early. Wednesday, May 28 5 pm Monroe Social 494 Main Street Monroe
Lions Club Great Pootatuck River Duck Race
Tickets, which the Lions like to call “duck adoptions,” are $10 each and will be available through May 30 at local businesses; they will also be available online via newtownlions.org. Saturday, May 31, from 11 am to 2:30 pm Heritage Park, 7 Glen Road, Sandy Hook
Plant an Herb Dish Garden to Snazzy-Up Meals Presentation
Newtown Senior Center 8 Simpson, Newtown, CT, United StatesGrow 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 garden. Each participant will plant two pots with two plants in each – the perfect size to sit on your steps or patio or outdoor […]
“It’s Time For Yourself (It Will Be Okay!)” – New FONS Program
FONS invites spouses of those with dementia/Alzheimer's, as well as active and retired nurses, physical therapists, EMT staff, and other medically trained adults interested in volunteering for the program, to attend. The goal of the program is to enlist trained medical volunteers to stay in homes with dementia/Alzheimer's patients for a few hours, allowing their […]
“Silver Linings: Transforming Challenges into Opportunities” Presentation
Newtown Community Center 8 Simpson Street, Newtown, CTFree presentation by John Boccuzzi, Jr., President, ISG Research & Co-Founder of BD Provisions In a world that often seems to move faster with each passing year, maintaining a positive outlook isn't just nice—it's necessary. Join TEDx speaker John Boccuzzi, Jr. as he reveals how maintaining a positive outlook becomes essential in life's second and […]
FONS Shredding Benefit Event
Newtown Savings Bank, South Main Plaza 274 South Main Street, Newtown, CTNewtown Savings Bank is sponsoring a Paper Shredding Event, with all proceeds to benefit FONS. Seniors pay $5 per box; all others $10 per box to securely dispose of confidential documents. Please remove any paper clips from documents. If you have any questions, please call 203-430-0633 or email info@friendsofnewtownseniors.org. Start gathering your documents now! If you […]