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  • Timeless Newtown One Town One Read – Join Today!

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

    The Timeless Newtown One Town One Read community-wide initiative - featuring the book Ageism Unmasked: Exploring Age Bias and How to End It by Tracey Gendron, PhD – is underway! […]

  • Newtown Labor Day Pancake Breakfast and Parking

    Annual Newtown Tradition: a Pancake Breakfast and Free Parking at Newtown Congregational Church, 14 West Street. Meet up with friends and start a great Labor Day in style. $6/person or […]

  • Newtown Labor Day Parade

    Please support our seniors by WALKING OR RIDING with FONS in the Newtown Labor Day Parade! The parade route is about 1.5 miles over a 1 ½ to 2-hour time […]

  • Newtown Historical Society Events

    The Newtown Historical Society has a number of events scheduled, including: COVID Community Experience Survey - Please join us in updating our archive that chronicled our shared experience with COVID-19 […]

  • What Are We Voting For?

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

    On November 4th, Newtown residents will vote on filling seats on 9 Boards, Commissions, and Councils (Town Bodies). To help seniors make informed decisions on who to vote for, the […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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, […]

  • FONS September Social

    Join other seniors for dinner and conversation! Please RSVP to Janice Garten at 203-304-9196 to reserve a spot. Wednesday, September 24, at 5 pm Monroe Social 494 Main Street Monroe

  • 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 […]

  • FONS September Roundtable

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

    Join the discussion of senior life in Newtown. All are welcome to attend. This month's speakers will be Jim Taylor, Editor, and Shannon Hicks, Managing Editor, of The Newtown Bee. […]

  • C.H. Booth Library Gold Fundraiser

    Newtown Community Center 8 Simpson Street, Newtown, CT

    Please join us! For this fundraiser, your checkbook stays home and YOU get the money. The price of gold is at a record high. Sell your broken necklaces, single earrings, […]

  • 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 […]

  • Newtown Health Fair

    Newtown Community Center 8 Simpson Street, Newtown, CT

    This FREE event is focused on the health and wellness of our community, and we are looking forward to seeing residents come out to this year’s Health Fair. This year […]

  • Friends of the C.H. Booth Library Fall Donation Day

    An abbreviated Fall Book Donation Day is set for Sunday, October 19 —rain or shine—from noon to 2 pm at the Blue Building, the Friends’ temporary donation site at 17 […]

  • FONS Oktoberfest!

    NewSylum Brewing Company 36 Keating Farms Avenue, Newtown, CT

    ALL YOU CAN EAT BUFFET - Bratwurst, Knockwurst, German Potato Salad, Red Cabbage, Pizza, Pretzels, Rolls, Dessert and One Beverage of Choice $38 per person. Music by Solid Gold Times […]

  • Red Cross Blood Drive

    Newtown Congregational Church 14 West Street, Newtown, CT

    For an appointment, please visit https://www.redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Enter 5320. When you pop in to give blood, platelets, or AB Elite plasma you’ll receive a $10 e-merchant card […]