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  • FONS October Social 

    Join other seniors for dinner and conversation! Please RSVP to Janice Garten at 203-304-9196 to reserve a spot. Wednesday, October 29, at 5 pm The Ranch Pub 160 S. Main […]

  • Never Home: Remembering The Military Heroes Who Never Returned

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

    Join us for this moving presentation by Richard Sherman, author and full-time professional photographer. Sherman honors the stories of the 207,000 individuals interred in America’s 23 overseas WWI and WWII […]

  • Drumming for Wellness

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

    Join us for this fantastic and interactive program, hosted by Craig Norton! Since the dawn of time, drumming has been associated with bringing about positive physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. […]

  • Red Cross Blood Drive

    Newtown Congregational Church 14 West Street, Newtown, CT

    For an appointment, please visit https://www.redcrossblood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767), enter 5320. Come to give blood by Nov.16 and you'll automatically be entered for a chance to win one of […]

  • FONS 2025 Annual Donation Appeal

    The FONS Annual Donation Appeal is under way through December 15. As an all-volunteer non-profit organization, we rely on funding through grants, fundraisers, and donations in order to serve our […]

  • 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 […]

  • Invitation to the Newtown High School Fall Production

    Newtown High School 12 Berkshire Road, Sandy Hook, CT, United States

    The Dress Rehearsal for the Newtown High School fall drama production of Clue: High School Edition will be held on Wednesday, November 12, at 6 pm at Newtown High School. All […]

  • AARP HomeFit Program

    FONS is partnering with AARP in promoting the AARP HomeFit Program: smart ways to help you live safely and comfortably in your home by helping identify a range of household […]

  • FONS January Social

    Marygold's 19 Main Street, Newtown, CT

    Join other seniors for dinner and conversation! Please RSVP to Janice Garten at 203-304-9196 to reserve a spot. PLEASE NOTE THE NEW TIME. Wednesday, January 28, 4 pm Marygold's Main […]

  • C.H. Booth Library 3 Day Gold Fundraiser

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

    Turn your unwanted gold and silver into cash! Please join us on the following dates in the Gathering Room at the C.H. Booth Library: Thursday, April 9 - 1 pm […]

  • Red Cross Blood Drive, Newtown, CT

    Red Cross Blood Drive

    Newtown Congregational Church 14 West Street, Newtown, CT

    For an appointment, please visit https://www.redcrossblood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767), or scan the poster QR code. Enter 5320. We’ll brighten your day with a $10 Amazon Gift Card by email! Tuesday, April 21, 2026 Newtown Congregational Church 14 West Street Newtown 8:30 am - 5 pm

  • Volunteer Engagement Fair

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

    Community members are invited to attend a Volunteer Fair at the C.H. Booth Library on Saturday, April 25, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm, which is designed to connect local nonprofit […]

  • Newtown Budget Referendum

    Newtown Middle School 11 Queen Street, Newtown, CT

    Tuesday, April 28 Vote on the 2026-2027 budget for schools and municipal operations on Tuesday, April 28. Location:  Newtown Middle School. For more information, visit the Town website, or visit […]

  • FONS April Roundtable

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

    Seniors' Perspective on Newtown Housing. Join the discussion on what seniors need, want and wish for in housing. Discussion will be led by Joan Alexander, FONS Board Member and local […]

  • QPR (Suicide Prevention) Training

    Newtown Community Center 8 Simpson Street, Newtown, CT

    QPR Training will be held at the Newtown Community Center. QPR stands for Question, Persuade and Refer, a suicide prevention program designed to help individuals recognize and respond to someone […]

  • FONS April Social

    Hilltop Kitchen 4 Riverside Road, Sandy Hook, CT

    Join other seniors for dinner and conversation! Please RSVP to Janice Garten at 203-304-9196 to reserve a spot.  Wednesday, April 29 5 pm Hilltop Kitchen4 Riverside RoadSandy Hook