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Red Cross Blood Drive
Newtown Congregational Church 14 West Street, Newtown, CTPlease donate blood! The critical shortage continues! Friday, December 9: 8:30 am – 6:30 pm Upcoming Dates: Tuesday, December 27: 10 am – 3 pm Tuesday, January 3: 8:30 am – 6:30 pm Schedule via https://www.redcrossblood.org/ (enter 5320) or 1-800-733-2767.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Newtown Congregational Church 14 West Street, Newtown, CTPlease donate blood! The critical shortage continues! Tuesday, December 27: 10 am – 3 pm Upcoming Dates: Tuesday, January 3: 8:30 am – 6:30 pm Schedule via https://www.redcrossblood.org/ (enter 5320) or 1-800-733-2767.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Newtown Congregational Church 14 West Street, Newtown, CTPlease donate blood! The critical shortage continues! Tuesday, January 3: 8:30 am – 6:30 pm Schedule via https://www.redcrossblood.org/ (enter 5320) or 1-800-733-2767.
FONS February Social
Farmhouse Restaurant 43. South Main Street, Newtown, ConnecticutJoin other seniors for lunch and conversation! Please RSVP to Janice Garten at 203-304-9196 to reserve a spot.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Newtown Congregational Church 14 West Street, Newtown, CTDonate Blood! YOU can save lives AND February donors can get a $10 Amazon gift card by email! Tuesday, February 28: 8:30 am – 6:30 pm Schedule via https://www.redcrossblood.org/ (enter 5320) or 1-800-733-2767.
Lunch & Learn to Play BUNCO
Newtown Senior Center 8 Simpson, Newtown, CT, United StatesWant to learn how to play the famous Dice Game….Bunco? Come join the Friends of Newtown Seniors and Newtown Senior Center members for a fun-filled and informative afternoon with Bunco Master - Carlen Gaines. Lunch is available through Eunice of Bagel Delight - $5 for ½ wrap, macaroni salad, beverage, and snacks. Reservation required by […]
Monthly Memory Cafe – March
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. Abigail from the Mattatuck Museum will present "MATT on the Go: History and Art! […]
Healthcare Agent Workshop
C. H. Booth Library 25 Main Street, Newtown, CT, United StatesWho Speaks for You (When You Can’t Speak for Yourself)? Whether you are 25 or 85 you should choose someone to stand in your shoes if you, the patient, cannot communicate your wishes to medical personnel. Younger people have car accidents, falls, concussions, and older people usually face a heightened risk of acute and chronic […]
Newtown Historical Society Program
C. H. Booth Library 25 Main Street, Newtown, CT, United StatesListen to several area residents who moved from their home countries of Ireland, Germany, and Egypt to a new life in the United States share their experiences. The speakers will respond to questions such as why they came to America, what challenges did they face, and how has their experience compared to their expectations. The […]
Seniors Supper & Show at NHS
Newtown High School 12 Berkshire Road, Sandy Hook, CT, United StatesNewtown residents aged 65 or older are invited to a free buffet supper and performance of the Newtown High School musical production of “Into The Woods”. The buffet supper is at 5 pm; the performance begins at 6 pm. The event is sponsored by the NHS PTSA. To reserve your spot, please call 203-426-7646 by […]
2023 Local Author Program
C. H. Booth Library 25 Main Street, Newtown, CT, United StatesThe second author presentation offered by Friends of Newtown Seniors is scheduled for Wednesday, March 15, from 5 - 7 PM at the C. H. Booth Library. You need to register for this event and will receive a free copy of the book (only 20 available) so you can read it in advance and be […]
Newtown Women’s Club Author/Book Signing Luncheon
Newtown Country Club 2 Country Club Road, Newtown, CT, United StatesThe local featured author is LaVerne Blackwell, whose book is titled "My Truths, My Triumphs, My God". This is LaVerne's first book and catches your attention the minute you begin to read it. LaVerne is a Social Worker and an active member of her church and FONS, serving as a Board member and Chair of […]