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Senior Center Open House & Health Fair
Newtown Senior Center 8 Simpson, Newtown, CT, United StatesThursday, July 20, from 10 am – 1 pm at the Senior Center. Stop by and say hello at the FONS table. Our volunteers would love to chat with you and answer any questions concerning FONS and the work we do and great activities and events we have coming up. FONS is also sponsoring the […]
Red Cross Blood Drive
Newtown Congregational Church 14 West Street, Newtown, CTIf your last blood donation was more than 56 days ago please schedule to donate soon! Come to give blood, platelets, or plasma July 12 - August 12, 2023, to be automatically entered for a chance to win a three-night New York getaway for two! Come by July 31 and get a Shark Week T-shirt […]
FONS Picnic In The Park
Dickinson Park 50 Elm Drive, Newtown, CT, United StatesPicnic in the Park” (bring your picnic supper and a chair), 5:30 – 6:30 pm at the Dickinson Memorial Park Bandshell, followed by a Free concert sponsored by the Newtown Parks & Recreation Department, 6:30 – 8 pm at 50 Elm Drive & Brushy Hill Road. THERE IS AMPLE FREE PARKING AND TOILET FACILITIES ARE […]
Salvation Army Christmas in July
Have fun ringing a Red Kettle Bell during this essential annual fundraiser. It's great fun (dress in costume if you like) and 90% of proceeds stay in Newtown. SIGN UP HERE Ringers ring for one or more 1-hour slots around Newtown. Thank you! Have a JOLLY GOOD TIME!
FONS Picnic in the Park
Dickinson Park 50 Elm Drive, Newtown, CT, United States“Picnic in the Park” (bring your picnic supper and a chair), 5:30 – 6:30 pm at the Dickinson Memorial Park Bandshell, followed by a Free concert sponsored by the Newtown Parks & Recreation Department, 6:30 – 8 pm at 50 Elm Drive & Brushy Hill Road. THERE IS AMPLE FREE PARKING AND TOILET FACILITIES ARE […]
FONS July Social
Cover Two 100 Church Hill Road, Sandy Hook, CTCover Two, 100 Church Hill Road in Sandy Hook Center. Join other seniors for dinner and conversation! Please RSVP to Janice Garten at 203-304-9196 to reserve a spot. Wednesday, July 26, dinner at 5 pm at
Red Cross Blood Drive
Newtown Congregational Church 14 West Street, Newtown, CTIf your last blood donation was more than 56 days ago please schedule to donate soon! Come to give blood, platelets, or plasma July 12 - August 12, 2023, to be automatically entered for a chance to win a three-night New York getaway for two! Come by July 31 and get a Shark Week T-shirt […]
Picnic in the Park
Dickinson Park 50 Elm Drive, Newtown, CT, United StatesBring your picnic supper and a chair! 5:30 – 6:30 pm Free concert sponsored by the Newtown Parks & Recreation Department 6:30 – 8 pm This week’s featured band: ‘Unclaimed Baggage.’ Dickinson Memorial Park Bandshell 50 Elm Drive & Brushy Hill Road. THERE IS AMPLE FREE PARKING AND TOILET FACILITIES ARE AVAILABLE (consider inviting another […]
Memory Café
C. H. Booth Library 25 Main Street, Newtown, CT, United StatesA Memory Café is a welcoming place for people with changes in their memory and their care-partner(s) to come together. Join us at the library on the first Monday of the month, to connect with others over refreshments and an activity. This month we will play BINGO and visit with the Newtown-Strong Therapy Dogs! REGISTER […]
Red Cross Blood Drive
Newtown Congregational Church 14 West Street, Newtown, CTDid you know? You can donate blood every 56 days! Take an hour off to save a life this summer! To schedule, please visit redcrossblood.org (enter 5320) or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Tuesday, Aug 8: 12 - 5 pm Newtown Congregational Church 14 West Street Newtown, CT ---------------------------------------------- Other Drives: Friday, August 18: 8 am […]
Movies & Drive-In at the Edmond Town Hall
Edmond Town Hall 45 Main Street, Newtown, CTFor Drive-In movies: Gates open at 8:30 pm. The movies start around 9 pm. Carload tickets are $25. Tickets to Drive-In, Free and Upcoming Movies Edmond Town Hall 45 Main Street Newtown Free Movie Weekend: Barbie September 8 - 10 Showtimes: 1 pm and 7:30 pm Sponsored by Ingersoll Auto of Danbury Get Tickets Here […]
2023 Local Author Program
C. H. Booth Library 25 Main Street, Newtown, CT, United StatesThe book for August 16 is "Home Front: A Memoir from WWII” by C.D. Peterson, who will be presenting his work. The seventh local author presentation co-sponsored by FONS C.H. Booth Library is scheduled for Wednesday, August 16, from 5 - 7 PM in the Meeting Room at the C. H. Booth Library. You need […]
Red Cross Blood Drive
Newtown Congregational Church 14 West Street, Newtown, CTDid you know? You can donate blood every 56 days! Take an hour off to save a life this summer! To schedule, please visit redcrossblood.org (enter 5320) or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Friday, August 18: 8 am - 5 pm Newtown Congregational Church 14 West Street Newtown, CT ---------------------------------------------- Other Drives: Friday, August 25: 1 […]
Red Cross Blood Drive
Newtown Congregational Church 14 West Street, Newtown, CTDid you know? You can donate blood every 56 days! Take an hour off to save a life this summer! To schedule, please visit redcrossblood.org (enter 5320) or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Friday, August 25: 1 - 5 pm Newtown Congregational Church 14 West Street Newtown, CT ---------------------------------------------- Other Drives: Thursday, August 31: 8:30 am […]
FONS August Social
Join other seniors for dinner and conversation! Wednesday, August 30, dinner at 5 pm. Dragonfly 55 Stony Hill Road Bethel, CT Please RSVP to Janice Garten at 203-304-9196 to reserve a spot.
Labor Day Pancake Breakfast and Parade Parking
Newtown Congregational Church 14 West Street, Newtown, CTBefore the parade, meet up with your people, fuel up with a great pancake breakfast, and get in the mood for a festive day. It’s just a 2-block walk to the Main Street parade route and you can park free for the day with a breakfast purchase. TIME: Arrive between 7:45 and 9:15 am. Breakfast […]
Newtown Labor Day Parade – Walk with us!
Please support our seniors by WALKING with Friends of Newtown Seniors Inc (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 am to noon. Parade line-up begins at 8 am). Sign up by leaving a message by August 25 at: [email protected] […]
Read to a Dog! Volunteer Opportunity
Mondays, September 11, and October 2 2 – 3 pm in the Periodicals Room at the C.H. Booth Library. Let's create more warmth and smiles together. Join fellow book lovers and adorable Newtown-Strong Therapy Dogs in the Periodicals Room of the CH Booth Library! All ages are welcome. Please register for September 11 and October […]
FONS Home Safety Presentation
Join 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. Please call the NYA at 203-426-0088, Ext. […]
Memory Café
C. H. Booth Library 25 Main Street, Newtown, CT, United StatesA Memory Café is a welcoming place for people with changes in their memory and their care-partner(s) to come together. Join us at the library on the first Monday of the month, to connect with others over refreshments and an activity. This month join us for an armchair travel adventure to the Iberian Peninsula and […]
Theater Program for Older Adults
C. H. Booth Library 25 Main Street, Newtown, CT, United StatesMondays from 3 – 4 pm in the Meeting Room of the C.H. Booth Library, starting on September 11. Participants will meet weekly and learn to write stories in script form, as well as practice performance techniques in order to act out their stories. In December there will be a staged production with invited guests […]
Red Cross Blood Drive
Newtown Congregational Church 14 West Street, Newtown, CTDid 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). Through September get a free haircut via emailed Sports Clips coupon and entry in 2024 NASCAR VIP trip! Plus, a free Red Cross t-shirt through […]
Local Author Program, John Boccuzzi
C. H. Booth Library 25 Main Street, Newtown, CT, United States"One God, One Goal,” by John Boccuzzi, President of FONS. The eighth local author presentation co-sponsored by FONS and the C.H. Booth Library Wednesday, September 20 5 - 7 PM Meeting Room C. H. Booth Library. You need to register for this event and will receive a free copy of the book (only 20 available) […]
Newtown Arts Festival
Fairfield Hills 3 Primrose Street, Newtown, CT, United StatesThe three-day outdoor art event focuses on bringing the community together to enjoy local talent in art, dance, music, and food. There is something for everyone with food, live performances and family areas that offer activities all weekend. For more information and tickets, please visit www.newtownartsfestival.com. Volunteers are needed! Please sign up if you’d like […]
Career Coach Classes – Intro To Excel
Edmond Town Hall 45 Main Street, Newtown, CTINTRO TO EXCEL 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 […]
FONS September Social
Join other seniors for dinner and conversation! Please RSVP to Janice Garten at 203-304-9196 to reserve a spot. Sandbox Beach Grill 48 S. Main Street Newtown
Stuff-A-Truck Food Pantry Event
The Newtown Lions Club is planning a Stuff-A-Truck event in cooperation with the Big Y World Class Market and the US Army 411th Civil Affairs Battalion. The event benefits the Faith Food Pantry (Newtown), Hospitality Hall (Newtown), Daily Bread Food Pantry (Danbury), and the Bridgeport Rescue Mission in Bridgeport. Just come by the Big Y […]
Rocking the Hook – Free Concert
This year's event will feature great music from 3 local bands, food trucks, and a beer tent. There will be a bounce house, face painting, and special guests, the Newtown Strong Therapy Dogs. WPLR, the New Haven and Fairfield County's area biggest rock station, will be on site the day of the event. Further details […]
Memory Cafe
C. H. Booth Library 25 Main Street, Newtown, CT, United StatesA Memory Café is a welcoming place for people with changes in their memory and their care-partner(s) to come together. Join us at the library on the first Monday of the month, to connect with others over refreshments and an activity. This month join us for some fall fun! We will craft, enjoy some seasonal […]
Healthy Aging, Healthy Living Expo for Caregivers and Seniors
FREE! Open to the community. Focusing on the needs of older adults, people with disabilities & caregivers, such as: · Lifestyle Tips · Aging Resources · Wellness Materials · Health Info & Resources · Resources for Caregivers · Screenings · Giveaways · Door Prizes · Healthy Snacks For more information, please visit GenHealth.org/SeniorExpo. Wednesday, October […]