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  • FONS Shredding Benefit Event

    Newtown Savings Bank, South Main Plaza 274 South Main Street, Newtown, CT

      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 […]

  • Introduction to Mushroom Foraging

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

    Certified mushroom forager and professional grower James Calcagnini of Mushroom Microfarm will teach an in-depth introduction to foraging mushrooms. You will learn everything you need to confidently and safely identify […]

  • “Double Vision”. Play Sunday afternoon at the Theater

    The Little Theater Orchard Hill Rd, Newtown, CT, United States

    FONS invites you to enjoy the play, “Double Vision". Tickets are $25 (with $5 senior discount). Order your tickets online at newtownplayers.org. (You will be directed to showclix.com). Select DOUBLE […]

    $25.00

  • Heart Speak

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

    Free (anyone who is not a member of the Senior Center need only mention that the fee is to be waived for this program). Preserving life’s most cherished memories with […]

  • Newtown Lions Diaper Express Stuff-A-Truck Event

    Stop & Shop Plaza 228 S Main Street, Newtown, CT

    Newtown Lions in collaboration with the US Army 411 Civil Affairs Battalion are running another Stuff-A-Truck Event to collect Diapers. The Diaper Express is designed to serve our Families in […]

  • Newtown Human Services Job Opportunity

    Are you retired and looking for a meaningful way to support your community? The Newtown Department of Human Services is looking for a compassionate and dependable individual to join our […]

  • Friends of the C.H. Booth Library Donations Pause

    The Friends of the C.H. Booth Library's annual temporary Donations Pause will run from Monday June 23 - Sunday July 20, 2025. During this period, any donated items--books, puzzles, media, […]

  • 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). You'll make a difference and donors who give blood in June will receive a $15 gift card. Cosponsored by the […]

  • CANCELED: FONS June Roundtable

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

    The Roundtable originally scheduled for Tuesday, June 24, at 3:30 pm at the Senior Center has been canceled. Highlights from all Roundtable meetings are available on the FONS website. Please […]

  • FONS June 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, June 25 5 pm Del Primo 450 […]

  • 2025 Nutmeg State Pickleball Games

    Tournament will be held June 27 - 29. Check website for times. Rocky Hill Tennis & Fitness Center Rocky Hill, CT. For more information, click here.

  • Newtown Senior Center Open House

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

    Forget what you “think” you knew about the Senior Center! Whether you're looking to try something new or just want to have fun, there's something for everyone! Bring your friends […]

  • FONS July 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 speaker will be Fred Hurley, Director, Public Works. The Public Works Department encompasses Highways, the […]

  • Picnics in the Park & Summer Concerts

    Dickinson Park 50 Elm Drive, Newtown, CT, United States

    Join FONS to “Picnic in the Park” (bring your picnic supper and a chair to the Dickinson Memorial Park Bandshell) and enjoy socializing with friends and family before the free […]

  • FONS July Social

    Station 25 255 South Main Street, Newtown

    Join other seniors for dinner and conversation! Please RSVP to Janice Garten at 203-304-9196 to reserve a spot - please call early. Wednesday, July 30 5 pm Station 25 255 […]

  • 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 […]