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  • Newtown Historical Society’s Antiques Appraisal Day & Open House

    Newtown Meeting House 31 Main Street, Newtown, CT

    Newtown Historical Society's Antiques Appraisal Day & Open House Uncover the hidden stories and values behind your cherished treasures! Bring your items to the Newtown Meeting House for evaluations from […]

  • A Holistic Perspective on Health

    Newtown Community Center 8 Simpson Street, Newtown, CT

    Our panel is comprised of health care professionals, a researcher/professor and a student studying health care. The panel will discuss the emotional, physical, mental, and social implications of aging and […]

  • International Food & Music Festival

    Sponsored by the World Heritage Cultural Center. For more information or to participate, please visit https://mywhcc.org, email sattie@mywhcc.org, or call 203-727-2244. Saturday, May 10, from 10 am - 8 pm […]

  • Adult Theater Class Performance

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

    The adult theater group participants led by Beth Young have written their own scripts and will perform a read through of their work. Come to the library to support the […]

  • Red Cross Blood Drive, Newtown, CT

    Red Cross Blood Drive

    Newtown Congregational Church 14 West Street, Newtown, CT

    Save lives: Give Blood. Donate Blood NOW. Thank YOU! You'll make a difference. For an appointment, please visit https://www.redcrossblood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767), or scan the poster QR code with a […]

  • April Roundtable – Senior Life in Newtown

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

    Join the discussion of senior life in Newtown. All are welcome to attend. For more information, please contact Ned Simpson at neds2124@gmail.com. This month's topic will be be "Going to […]

  • Essentials for Safe Hiking Presentation

    Nunnawauk Meadows 3 Nunnawauk Road, Newtown, CT

    Linda Dunn of Newtown Hikers, presenter, will discuss how to prepare for a hike, equipment, what to do in an emergency, and answer your questions after her talk. This event […]

  • Timeless Newtown: “Factors that Impact the Aging Process”

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

    Timeless Newtown Lecture & Discussion Join Gerontologist Dr. Joseph DeMayo for an insightful presentation on the key factors that influence aging. Dr. DeMayo will explore the importance of human connection […]

  • Newtown Earth Day

    Newtown Middle School 11 Queen Street, Newtown, CT

    Food, music, crafts, vendors, demonstrations, fun! Newtown's Earth Day is a full day of fun for the whole family - highlighting Newtown's abundant natural resources, helping our community go green, […]

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

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

    Spring Book Donation Day, sponsored by the Friends of the C.H. Booth Library, is set for Sunday April 27, 2025 from noon to 5 pm in the rear parking lot […]

  • FONS April Social

    Cover Two 100 Church Hill Road, Sandy Hook, CT

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

  • Walk To Preserve 6 Commerce Road

    6 Commerce Road is still being considered for economic development. This popular recreational treasure would be lost to hiking, dog walking and horseback riding. Development could threaten Deep Brook and […]

  • FONS Membership Meeting

    Save the Date! The meeting is open to Newtown residents age 55 or older. Newtown Community Center 5 to 8 pm

  • Gentle Morning Hike for People New to Hiking

    Below is updated information on the May Timeless Newtown Hike; please note the change in date and contact information. May 9 – Gentle Morning Hike for People New to Hiking. […]

  • “The Latest Research on Aging” Free Presentation

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

    A presentation by Jenna Bartley, PhD, LCSW-S, College of Health and Human Services, SCSU, followed by a Q&A. Free. Sponsor: Friends Of Newtown Seniors. Partner: C.H. Booth Library. Register at […]

  • Newtown School Events

    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 […]

  • FONS May 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 discussion will focus on the feedback received at the FONS Membership Meeting on May 7. […]