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  • FONS February Social

    My Place Restaurant 8 Queen Street, Newtown, 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, February 26, dinner at 4 pm My […]

  • Free blood pressure checks

    Newtown Community Center 8 Simpson Street, Newtown, CT

    The Newtown Health District and the Newtown Community Center have teamed up to celebrate healthy hearts in our community. Early detection saves lives! No registration is required. Newtown Community Center […]

  • Adult Show and Tell – C. H. Booth Library

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

    It’s the adults’ turn for show and tell! Tell a story with one object at an Adult Show and Tell. Share a toy from your childhood, a family heirloom, a […]

  • C. H. Booth Poetry Walk Submissions due 2/ 28

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

    Poetry Walk Submissions are due by Friday, February 28. Members of the public are invited to submit their own short poems to be considered for a Poetry Walk. Poems will […]

  • “Aging Powerfully” Follow Up Presentation

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

    We have compiled thoughts, comments, and feedback from the first session. A summary of the input will be provided to help guide the discussion. Please come prepared to share your […]

  • Mindfulness Meetup Guided Meditation – C. H. Booth Library

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

    Join this event to relax with guided meditations and de-stress with a coloring page. Please register here in advance and wear comfortable clothes. Tuesday, March 4 at 2:00 pm C. […]

  • Design and Create Your Own Pendant Necklace – C. H. Booth Library

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

    Design, create and go home with your very own handmade necklace. All materials are provided. This event is for individuals in grade 9 to adults. Please register here in advance. […]

  • CT Dept of Transportation Survey

    The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is developing a statewide Active Transportation Plan. The Plan will guide future improvements on state routes for a functional, equitable, and safety-focused active transportation […]

  • Mindfulness Meetup

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

    Join this event to relax with guided meditations and de-stress with a coloring page. The exercises are designed to cultivate inner peace and sharpen your focus. We will use a […]

  • Newtown Historical Society’s March Open House

    Matthew Curtiss House 44 Main Street, Newtown, CT

    Master Shoe Maker Demonstration Join us for a demonstration by Andrew Rowland, who will guide us through a day in the life of a cordwainer, or shoe maker. As always, […]

  • FONS March Roundtable

    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 the Newtown budget. […]

  • FONS March Social

    Farmhouse Restaurant 43. South Main Street, Newtown, Connecticut

    Join other seniors for dinner and conversation! Please RSVP to Janice Garten at 203-304-9196 to reserve a spot - please call early. Wednesday, March 26 Dinner at 5 pm Farmhouse […]

  • Senior Center Spring Getaway Day Trip

    Spring Getaway Trip includes 3 stops: Corey's Sugar Shack, Highland, NY - maple syrup production process Mahoney's Irish Pub, Poughkeepsie, NY - buffet lunch Van Wyck Homestead Museum, Fishkill, NY […]

  • Noises Off – Sunday Afternoon at the Theater

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

    Tickets are $25 (with $5 senior discount). Order your tickets online at newtownplayers.org. (You will be directed to showclix.com). Select NOISES OFF, select Tickets and the March 30th 2:00 performance […]

  • TIMELESS NEWTOWN: Attitudes toward ageing and why they matter

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

    Our panel represents a cross section of age groups and backgrounds and promises to be a lively and informative session which we hope will stimulate conversations concerning the universal process […]

  • Cooking the Books (A Cookbook Club)

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

    This book club is a wonderful opportunity for those who love reading, cooking, and food to come together, share their dishes, and discuss the featured cookbook. This month's title is […]

  • Heart Speak

    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 […]

  • Community Yoga Class Series

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

    Enjoy an hour of relaxing and gentle yoga led by instructor Alyssa Mancini. Please dress comfortably and bring your own yoga mat or towel. Registration is required for April 12 […]