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  • “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 Old Farm Road in Newtown (next to the Dog Park). The Friends have shifted donation operations to this location because of HVAC work underway at […]

  • 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 Two and 50/50 raffle (cash only). Reservations required on or before October 17. Click here to make your reservation or call 203-430-0633. Tuesday, October 21, […]

  • 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 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 to the merchant of your choice and a chance to win $5000! Thursday, October 23, 2025 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Newtown Congregational Church 14 […]

  • 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 a chair that keeps participants moving and thinking through the power of play, set to fun music addressing all 21 physical skills and 5 functions […]

  • 2025 Nutmeg Fall Classic Pickleball Tournament

    Tournament will be held October 25 - 26 at the Lyme Shores Tennis & Conditioning Center in East Lyme, CT. For more information, click here.

  • Lions Club Model Train Show

    Newtown Community Center 8 Simpson Street, Newtown, CT

    The Newtown Lions Club is having a Model Train Show Event to benefit Childhood Cancer Research onThis event is fun for all ages from 1 to 101. Come see what Model Railroading is all about. Learning clinics for all ages of modelers. Win a Lego Model Railroad along with other door prizes. Also added to this year's […]

  • Newtown Historical Society’s October Open House

    Matthew Curtiss House 44 Main Street, Newtown, CT

    18th Century Barn Tour at the Matthew Curtis House. Join us as Tom Evans, archaeologist and long-time Society member and volunteer, guides us through the Curtis House barn and its unique collection of colonial artifacts. As always, our docents will be available for tours of the main house and museum. Refreshments will be served. Special […]

  • FONS October 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 session is the second of two on the topic: What Are We Voting For? For more information, please contact Ned Simpson at neds2124@gmail.com. Tuesday, October 28, at 10:00 am Newtown Senior Center More on FONS Roundtable Meetings

  • 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 Street Newtown

  • 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 cemeteries with more than 225 images and over 50 biographies within his book. Sherman visited and photographed all of the overseas WWI and WWII cemeteries […]

  • 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. Craig offers drumming for wellness programs for all to experience the uplifting joy of rhythm. Drumming helps to align our bodies and minds and connects […]