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2024 Nuvance Community Health Survey
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 […]
Protect Our Pollinators Plant Sale
C. H. Booth Library 25 Main Street, Newtown, CT, United StatesFall Native Plant Sale Fundraiser - Saturday, September 7, from 9 am - 12 pm, rain or shine at the C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street, Newtown. Protect Our Pollinators […]
Red Cross Blood Drive
Newtown Congregational Church 14 West Street, Newtown, CTSign up to help needy patients. Schedule a donation via redcrossblood.org (enter 5320) or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). A single donation can help up to 3 patients. Make a difference […]
Tuesday Evening at the Movies (Frida)
C. H. Booth Library 25 Main Street, Newtown, CT, United StatesJoin us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month (a month-long celebration of Hispanic and Latino history and culture) with a viewing of the film Frida. Best Actress nominee Salma Hayek stars […]
Visit with Therapy Dogs
C. H. Booth Library 25 Main Street, Newtown, CT, United States“Paws” and relax at the library with the Exceptional Sidekick furry friends who are trained therapy dogs. They will be happy to offer you comfort and a wagging tail. All […]
FONS Roundtable
Newtown Senior Center 8 Simpson, Newtown, CT, United StatesJoin the discussion of senior life in Newtown. All are welcome to attend. For more information, please contact Ned Simpson at [email protected]. Tuesday, September 24, at 3:30 pm Senior Center
FONS September Social
Join other seniors for dinner and conversation! Please RSVP to Janice Garten at 203-304-9196 to reserve a spot - please call early. Wednesday, September 25 Dinner at 5 pm at […]
“Sell Your Old Gold” Fundraiser
Newtown Congregational Church 14 West Street, Newtown, CTLeave your checks at home and bring your old items to sell for cash, and your contribution will support the Adult Work Group for Back Bay Mission in Biloxi, MS! […]
Nunnawauk Meadows Annual Tag/Craft Sale
Nunnawauk Meadows 3 Nunnawauk Road, Newtown, CTNunnawauk Meadows will be holding their annual Tag and Craft Sale on Saturday, September 28, from 9 am to 4 pm, at 3 Nunnawauk Rd., Newtown. Many household and garden […]
Newtown Lions Club Stuff-A-Truck
Big Y Newtown Queen Street Shopping Plaza, Newtown, CT, United StatesThe 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, […]
Murder Mystery Fundraiser at the C.H. Booth Library
C. H. Booth Library 25 Main Street, Newtown, CT, United StatesMurder Mystery Fundraiser at the C.H. Booth Library on Saturday, September 28 - "Death Of A Gangster", an immersive 1920's murder mystery. 1920's attire welcome, but not required to attend […]
Special Do-it-Yourself Book Sale
C. H. Booth Library 25 Main Street, Newtown, CT, United StatesThe Friends of the C.H. Booth Library will hold a special sale of Do-it-Yourself books and media The sale will feature thousands of reasonably-priced books and DVDs covering a broad […]
FONS Shredding Event
Newtown 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 […]
Sunday Afternoon at the Theater
The Little Theater Orchard Hill Rd, Newtown, CT, United StatesRescheduled for at the Little Theater, 18 Orchard Hill Rd., Newtown. FONS invites you to enjoy the play, “I Never Sang For My Father”. Tickets are $25 (with $5 senior […]
2024 Nutmeg Fall Pickleball Classic
Tournament will be held October 19 - 20 at the Lyme Shores Racquet Club in East Lyme, CT. For more information, click here.
“Katharine Hepburn: From Hartford to Hollywood”
C. H. Booth Library 25 Main Street, Newtown, CT, United StatesNewtown Historical Society presents by Christine Rewinski from the CT Historical Society. Born and raised in CT, Hepburn had a decades long, ground breaking career in stage, film and TV. […]
10-Week Theater Class Series
C. H. Booth Library 25 Main Street, Newtown, CT, United StatesThe theater program is led by Beth Young, who has many years experience as a writer, actor, and director. It is a fun way to meet new people and learn […]
FONS Roundtable – Traffic Congestion in Newtown
Newtown Senior Center 8 Simpson, Newtown, CT, United StatesJoin the discussion of senior life in Newtown. This month's topic is traffic congestion in Newtown. . All are welcome to attend. For more information, please contact Ned Simpson at […]
FONS Oktoberfest
NewSylum Brewing Company 36 Keating Farms Avenue, Newtown, CTThis is a private indoor event featuring an "All You Can Eat Buffet": Bratwurst, Knockwurst, German Potato Salad, Pizza, Giant Pretzel, and one beverage. Entertainment provided by Solid Gold Times […]
Red Cross Blood Drive
Newtown Congregational Church 14 West Street, Newtown, CTThursday, October 24: 8:30 am- 4:30 pm Newtown Congregational Church14 West St, Newtown, CT 06470 Save lives: Give Blood. Make an appointment to donate blood via https://www.redcrossblood.org/ (enter 5320) or […]
Friends of the C. H. Booth Library Fall Book Donation Day
C. H. Booth Library 25 Main Street, Newtown, CT, United StatesNewtown. Donations of books, DVDs, CDs, LPs, video games and complete jigsaw puzzles are welcome. Volunteers will be on hand to help you unload your vehicle and to provide tax […]
Newtown Turkey Trot
C. H. Booth Library 25 Main Street, Newtown, CT, United StatesThe 15th Annual Newtown Turkey Trot to benefit the C. H. Booth Library will take place on Thursday, November 28. This event offers the opportunity to kick off your Thanksgiving […]
FONS 2024 Annual Donation Appeal
The FONS Annual Donation Appeal is under way through November 30. Our goal is to raise $3,000 to continue our mission of serving our Newtown seniors, through advocacy, education, programs, […]
Newtown Senior Center Annual Membership Dues 7-1-24
Newtown Senior Center 8 Simpson, Newtown, CT, United StatesHave you renewed your membership? Membership dues and completion of the annual application are due every year on July 1 for both existing and new members. Dues are $20 for […]
Newtown Community Art Exhibition: Submissions Due by October 7
Stop by the library to pick up a 6”x 6” canvas to paint or draw art inspired by your favorite book to be displayed in the Meeting Room of the […]
FONS October Social
Cover Two 100 Church Hill Road, Sandy Hook, CTPlease note the new time. Join other seniors for dinner and conversation! Please RSVP to Janice Garten at 203-304-9196 to reserve a spot - please call early. Wednesday, October 30 […]
Edmond Town Hall 2024 Live Performances
November 2 - Music of Taylor Swift November 3 - Cellist Julie Sevilla Fraysse November 10 - Tribute to Sinatra, Dino, Sammy, Marilyn November 16 - Comedy: Ophira Eisenberg November […]
Red Cross Blood Drive
Newtown Congregational Church 14 West Street, Newtown, CTSave lives: Give Blood. Make an appointment to donate blood via https://www.redcrossblood.org/ (enter 5320) or by calling 1-800-733-2767. On November 8, when you come to give, we'll say thanks by […]
November Open House and Chocolate Making Demonstration
Matthew Curtiss House 44 Main Street, Newtown, CTPewter Pot Fine Spiced Chocolates will be demonstrating the life of an 18th century chocolatier. Chocolates will also be available for sale. Newtown Historical Society Sunday, November 10, at 12 […]
History of the Danbury Fair Zoom Meeting
The Danbury Fair was an annual CT extravaganza that began in 1869 and captivated people from all corners of the region for over a century. Sadly, the fair came to […]