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Spooky Trivia Night
C. H. Booth Library 25 Main Street, Newtown, CT, United StatesAre you a horror fan? A teller of ghost stories? A connoisseur of candy? Come show off your spooky knowledge and have a great time at the Library Trivia Night. Free drinks*- Fun prizes - Great times - Costumes welcome! Tickets are $25 per person. Register here. *Each participant will be issued two (2) drink […]
10 Warning Signs of Alzheimers
C. H. Booth Library 25 Main Street, Newtown, CT, United StatesThis education program will be presented by the Alzheimer’s Organization and will cover the following: · The difference between normal aging and Alzheimer’s · Common warning signs · The importance of early detection and benefits of diagnosis · Next steps and expectations for the diagnostic process · Alzheimer’s Association resources Click here to reserve a […]
Take a Trip Back in Time to Connecticut during World War II
C. H. Booth Library 25 Main Street, Newtown, CT, United StatesThe library will host Newtown author Sharon L. Cohen’s presentation, Connecticut Industries Unite for WWII Victory. Learn how statewide mills and manufacturing plants quickly faced challenges with major materials and labor shortages. How lives were saved and battles won by creating incredible innovations in months rather than years. Tuesday, October 17, at 2 pm in […]
Take a Trip Back in Time to Connecticut during World War II
C. H. Booth Library 25 Main Street, Newtown, CT, United StatesThe library will host Newtown author Sharon L. Cohen’s presentation, Connecticut Industries Unite for WWII Victory. Learn how statewide mills and manufacturing plants quickly faced challenges with major materials and labor shortages. How lives were saved and battles won by creating incredible innovations in months rather than years. Tuesday, October 17, at 2 pm in […]
FONS Home Safety Presentation
Newtown Community Center 8 Simpson Street, Newtown, CTJoin FONS for a presentation on EASY and INEXPENSIVE ways to make your living space safer, more comfortable, and help prevent injuries from falls, based on AARP HomeFit Program guidelines. Refreshments and a copy of the AARP HomeFit Guide will be provided, as well as a safety gift. Watch for details on how to reserve […]
Mississippi BBQ & Shrimp Boil
Newtown Congregational Church 14 West Street, Newtown, CTOrder your choice of a fabulous eat-in or take-out Mississippi BBQ & Shrimp Boil meal. Eat-in between 5:30 and 8:00 PM; Take-outs at 6 pm. $25 for adults and $15 for children 12 and under. Click here for more information or call 734-645-6909 or 203-426-9024. Saturday, October 21, at Newtown Congregational Church, 14 West St., […]
Career Coach Classes – Microsoft Word
Edmond Town Hall 45 Main Street, Newtown, CTMICROSOFT WORD These classes take place in the Career Coach, a mobile classroom on wheels! The Career Coach vehicle will be parked in the lot behind the Edmond Town Hall. All classes are offered twice per day from 10am-12pm, or 1-3pm. Classes that are scheduled on the same day are identical. To register: visit the […]
FONS October Social
Please note the new time. Join other seniors for dinner and conversation! Please RSVP to Janice Garten at 203-304-9196 to reserve a spot. Wednesday, October 25, 2023 4 pm Armando's 47 Stony Hill Road Bethel, CT
Red Cross Blood Drive
Did you know? You can donate blood every 56 days! Take an hour off to save a life! To schedule, please visit redcrossblood.org (enter 5320) or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Newtown Congregational Church 14 West Street Newtown Thursday, October 26 8 am - 3:30 pm
Newtown Health Fair
Reed Intermediate School 3 Trades Lane, Newtown, CTIt’s an all-free three-hour event; residents can drop by for a quick visit or stay for as long as they like. At the Fair, residents can experience interactive demonstrations and wellness treatments. There are numerous free drawings, gift certificates to many restaurants and eateries, and promotions from many of our local businesses. Through the Vaccines […]
Ghosts of Newtown’s Past
Matthew Curtiss House 44 Main Street, Newtown, CTJoin us for a candlelit tour as we lift the veil for the ghosts of Newtown’s past to share their story with us. This is a family event for all to experience some history in the dark, with a hint of light to guide us! There may be some tricks, but there will of course […]
Fall Book Donation Day
C. H. Booth Library 25 Main Street, Newtown, CT, United StatesVolunteers will be on hand to help you unload your vehicle and to provide tax receipts. In addition to new and gently used books, the Friends welcomes good-condition DVDs, CDs, LPS, video games, and complete jigsaw puzzles and board games. Books of antiquarian interest are also appreciated. The Friends cannot accept multi-volume encyclopedias, Time-Life Series […]
Senior Cinema at the Ridgefield Playhouse
Ridgefield Playhouse 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CTDATES & TIMES VARY The Ridgefield Playhouse will continue its senior movie series this fall, offering hand-picked films FREE to seniors. · The Four Seasons – Thursday, November 2, at 1 pm. This 1981 movie follows four seasons, three couples, one interloper and a whole lot of laughs and drama in this heart felt comedy […]
Special Concert by the Waterbury Symphony at the Edmond Town Hall
Edmond Town Hall 45 Main Street, Newtown, CTLeif Bjaland, Music Director, will be conducting Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons & Plazzolla’s Four Seasons of Buenos Aires. Sunday, November 5 4 to 5:30 pm Meet & Greet: Come one hour prior to the concert for a FONS ‘meet and greet’ at 3 pm (refreshments served). Regular price General Admission tickets (unreserved seating) are $45 […]
Newtown High School Production of “12 Angry Men”
Newtown High School 12 Berkshire Road, Sandy Hook, CT, United StatesThis production is a student run production. Please join us in celebrating the arts in the Newtown Public Schools and the next generation of aspiring artists and stars amongst us. Performances are at 7 pm on November 16 - 18 2 pm on November 19 Sunday, November 19 Newtown High School 12 Berkshire Road Sandy […]
Career Coach Class – File Explorer
Edmond Town Hall 45 Main Street, Newtown, CTFILE EXPLORER These classes take place in the Career Coach, a mobile classroom on wheels! The Career Coach vehicle will be parked in the lot behind the Edmond Town Hall. All classes are offered twice per day from 10am-12pm, or 1-3pm. Classes that are scheduled on the same day are identical. To register: visit the […]
FONS November Social
Please note the new time. Join other seniors for dinner and conversation! Please RSVP to Janice Garten at 203-304-9196 to reserve a spot. Wednesday, November 29, 2023 Dinner at 4 pm My Place Restaurant 8 Queen Street Newtown
Friends of the C.H. Booth Library Holiday Sale
C. H. Booth Library 25 Main Street, Newtown, CT, United StatesThis year’s sale will feature gift-quality books for all ages, jewelry, stocking stuffers, toys, jigsaw puzzles, media, and other gift items. SALE HOURS Saturday, December 2, 9:30 am - 5 pm Sunday, December 3, 11 am - 5 pm Meeting Room on the lower level of the library. Pay by cash, check, or credit card. […]
Flagpole Radio Café – Fred Newman
Edmond Town Hall 45 Main Street, Newtown, CTWe are delighted to welcome FRED NEWMAN to our Flagpole Radio Cafe show on December 2nd! Fred is an actor and composer, known for “Who Framed Roger Rabbit”, “Gremlins” and “Between the Lions”. Many of you will remember him as a sound effects artist for "A Prairie Home Companion" on NPR; and the author of […]
Red Cross Blood Drive
Newtown Congregational Church 14 West Street, Newtown, CTFriday, December 8: 8:30 am - 6:30 pm Did you know? You can donate blood every 56 days! Take an hour off to save a life! To schedule, please visit redcrossblood.org (enter 5320) or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Special thanks to the Newtown Lions Club for host volunteers and Women Involved in Newtown for snacks.
Volunteer as a Bell Ringer – Salvation Army Red Kettle Days
The Newtown Chapter of the Salvation Army will be at various locations throughout Newtown on December 8, 9, 15, and 16 collecting funds to help our local neighbors in need of housing, fuel, and food funding. 90% of the funds stay in Newtown. Stop by and donate, or even better, offer to help staff the […]
Nunnawauk Meadows Craft & Bake Sale
Nunnawauk Meadows 3 Nunnawauk Road, Newtown, CTNunnawauk Meadows residents have been busy making handcrafted Christmas items and ornaments. Delicious baked goods will be available for purchase to tempt all shoppers! 3 Nunnawauk Road Newtown Saturday, December 9, from 9 am – 3 pm
Barbershop Harmony Society Chorus Members Musical Holiday Show
Newtown Congregational Church 14 West Street, Newtown, CTThe "Mad Hatter"and "Coastal Mix" choruses will present a Holiday Concert. Both choruses are members of the Barbershop Harmony Society. "Mad Hatter" is based in Danbury; "Coastal Mix" is from Trumbull. The family-friendly music will include familiar songs of the season, both sacred and secular, sung a cappella, usually in the barbershop style. Concert is […]
Fall Music Series at the Edmond Town Hall
Edmond Town Hall 45 Main Street, Newtown, CTDecember 16 - Funky Dawgz with Rick Reyes Opener CHECK WEBSITE FOR TIMES
Stay Connected Using Relay Connecticut
On-Line WebinarThursday, January 11, at 12 PM via Zoom. Join this presentation to learn more about the programs and services available to Connecticut residents who are deaf, hard of hearing, DeafBlind or have difficulty speaking. Please register in advance to receive the Zoom link.
Newtown School Events Jan 12 thru Jan 24, 2024
Please join us in celebrating the arts in the Newtown Public Schools and the next generation of aspiring artists and stars amongst us. The exhibits, productions and concerts taking place in our schools demonstrate the growth of all students throughout the year as they continue to develop and master skills specific to each art form […]
Winter Clothing Donations Jan 21-31
Newtown Senior Center 8 Simpson, Newtown, CT, United StatesNow is the time to clean out your closets! The Dorothy Day Hospitality House in Danbury is in need of warm clothing this winter and Chore Services is here to help! If you would like to donate new or gently used winter clothing to help keep others warm, call Bev Bennett Schaedler at 203-430-0633 for […]
Theater Program for Adults with Beth Young
C. H. Booth Library 25 Main Street, Newtown, CT, United StatesA 10-Week Series starting on Monday, January 22 at 3 PM, at the C.H. Booth Library. Led by Beth Young (an experienced instructor) attendees will embark on a journey to develop their storytelling abilities, transforming their narratives into captivating scripts. The program will culminate in a staged production in April 2024, where students will have […]
Pootatuck River Watershed Management Plan – Livable Community Initiative
Newtown Municipal Center 3 Primrose, Newtown, CTTo all of you who are interested and involved in environmental issues and the preservation of our natural environment: please attend a meeting presenting the Pootatuck River Watershed Management Plan (PRWMP). It is important to be part of this audience for two reasons: gaining appreciation for the work being done to protect our local environment, […]
Red Cross Blood Drive
Newtown Congregational Church 14 West Street, Newtown, CTNewtown Congregational Church 14 West Street Newtown, CT 06470 12pm to 5pm Give blood on January 25 to Celebrate Blood Donor Month and automatically enter to win a trip for two to Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas. To schedule, please visit redcrossblood.org (enter 5320) or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) Your donation is desperately needed […]