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Final Picnic in the Park & Summer Concert!
Dickinson Park 50 Elm Drive, Newtown, CT, United StatesJoin 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 […]
Edmond Town Hall Weekly Drive-In Movies
Edmond Town Hall 45 Main Street, Newtown, CTBack by popular demand is the Edmond Town Hall drive-in! Click here for information on the movies offered, and specific dates, $20 carload ticket $6 walk-in Gates open at 8 […]
Friendship Tours Day Trips through August
Friendship Tours is currently offering well over 60 day trips (some with senior discounts). Pickup and drop off at Park & Drive lots along RT 84 (Danbury, Waterbury, West Hartford, […]
No FONS Roundtable In August
The Roundtable will not be held in August as the Senior Center will be closed the last week of August. Join the discussion of senior life in Newtown. All are […]
FONS August Social
Sal e Pepe 97 South Main Street, Newtown, CTJoin other seniors for dinner and conversation! Please note there is a change to the RSVP process for August only. Please RSVP to Cathie Billings at 203-426-4362 to reserve a […]
Newtown Labor Day Pancakes and Parking
Newtown Congregational Church 14 West Street, Newtown, CTReturns this year, restocked with extra food after last year's huge turnout! Park in the Newtown Congregational Church lot at 14 West Street between 7:30 and 9 am, then head […]
Walk with FONS in Newtown Labor Day Parade
Please support our seniors by WALKING with FONS in the Newtown Labor Day Parade! The parade route is about 1.5 miles over a 1 ½ to 2-hour time interval (10 […]
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
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 […]