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Newtown Lions Club Food Drive
Now through April 30, to help local food pantries. Collection baskets are located in the lobby of the Newtown Community Center, 8 Simpson Street at Fairfield Hills through Sunday April 30th. Donations will be accepted any time the Community Center is open. Among the items requested are canned vegetables, canned fruit, canned tuna, sardines, beef […]
David K. Merrill’s Lifetime of Painting
C. H. Booth Library 25 Main Street, Newtown, CT, United StatesAn exhibit of David’s art is running through May 31, in the 1st Floor Meeting Room at the C.H. Booth Library. On May 7, join David for a book signing and reception from 1 – 4:30 pm, celebrating the release of his new book which features over 100 of his paintings. The book can be […]
FONS April Social
Marygold's 19 Main Street, Newtown, CTDinner at 4 pm at Marygold’s, 19 Main Street, Newtown. Join other seniors for dinner and conversation! Please RSVP to Janice Garten at 203-304-9196 to reserve a spot.
Homegrown National Park® and Pootatuck Watershed Preservation
Newtown Congregational Church 14 West Street, Newtown, CTA public kick-off meeting will be held on Saturday, April 29, at 1 pm, at the Newtown Congregational Church, 14 West St., Newtown. This event will feature two speakers, Lisa Turoczi, owner of Earth Tones native plant nursery, Peter Picone, DEEP biologist, plus much information designed to educate and inspire. To underscore the importance of […]
Newtown Nonprofit Council Volunteer Fair
Volunteers are needed! Join a project team to create the next Newtown Nonprofit Volunteer Fair to connect local residents with local nonprofits and service-focused organizations. Core volunteer fair team members will begin planning in May. Contact Lily Mac Hugh at lmachugh@chboothlibrary.org to get involved, more details to come soon! The Newtown Nonprofit Council (NNC) is […]
Newtown School Events – May 2023
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 in our schools demonstrate the growth of all students throughout the year as they continue to develop and master skills specific to each art form […]
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. The Bruce Museum presents "Lifetime of Looking", an art appreciation program. Please register for the event.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Newtown Congregational Church 14 West Street, Newtown, CTSummer travel and high demand are here. You can help! Schedule via https://www.redcrossblood.org/ (enter 5320) or 1-800-733-2767.
One Hit Wonders – Live Music at The Palace, Danbury
The Palace, Danbury 165 Main Street, Danbury, CT“The One Hit Wonderers”, an accomplished group of musicians, will perform legendary hits of the ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘80s. The show is part Rock Concert, part Broadway Show, and part Singalong! FONS has reserved 20 seats at an Early Bird Special price of $35 per ticket, plus a $3 service charge. Free & convenient parking […]
World War I Commemoration & Encampment
Fairfield Hills 3 Primrose Street, Newtown, CT, United StatesThe Newtown Historical Society, in partnership with the Museum of Connecticut Library of Hartford and the 2nd Governor's Horse Guard of Newtown, will host a World War I Commemoration & Encampment on May 13, 2023 from 9 am to 4 pm on the Horse Guard’s Grounds at 4 Wildlife Drive, Newtown, in remembrance of the […]
Local Author Program
C. H. Booth Library 25 Main Street, Newtown, CT, United StatesThe book for May 17 is "The Smoke of Horses" and Charles Rafferty will be presenting his work. The fourth local author presentation co-sponsored by FONS and the C.H. Booth Library is scheduled for Wednesday, May 17, from 5 - 7 PM in the Meeting Room at the C. H. Booth Library. You need to […]
Red Cross Blood Drive
Newtown Congregational Church 14 West Street, Newtown, CTSummer travel and high demand are here. You can help! Schedule via https://www.redcrossblood.org/ (enter 5320) or 1-800-733-2767.
CT Masters’ Pickleball Tournament – Registration Open
Register now for Tournament being held May 19 - 21 Rocky Hill Tennis & Fitness Center in Rocky Hill, CT For more information, visit CT Masters Games
Connecticut Masters Games Track and Field Meet
Middletown High School Stadium Age Groups: 30+, 40+, 45+, 50+, 55+, 60+, 65+, 70+, 75+, 80+ Track Events: 50M, 100M, 200M, 400M, 800M, 1500M, 3000M, 1500M, Race & Power Walk Field Events: Shot Put, Discus, Javelin, Long Jump, High Jump, Triple Jump, Pole Vault Entry Fee: $37.00 - for 2 events, $5.00 for each additional […]
Antique Mechanical Toys Presentation
C. H. Booth Library 25 Main Street, Newtown, CT, United StatesRichard Donohue, President of the Cromwell, Connecticut Historical Society, will present “Antique Mechanical Toys”, focusing on iron banks created by the J&E Stephens Company in Cromwell in the late 1800’s. The banks were enjoyable toys for children as well as a way to teach them how to save those very important pennies. These banks are […]
Lunch & Learn – Make Living Spaces Safer & More Comfortable
Newtown Senior Center 8 Simpson, Newtown, CT, United StatesJoin FONS for an informative, open discussion on EASY and INEXPENSIVE ways to make your living space safer and more comfortable, based on the AARP HomeFit Program guidelines. Lunch, refreshments, and a free gift will be provided by FONS. Please sign up here through the new Senior Center portal or by calling 203-430-0633 by Tuesday, […]
Nunnawauk Meadows Resident Association Annual Tag and Bake Sale
3 Nunnawauk Meadows Newtown, CT Baked goods, household and garden items, glassware, dishes, handbags, small appliances, and other miscellaneous items will be available.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Newtown Congregational Church 14 West Street, Newtown, CTLet's come together to save lives! With summer travel and high demand for blood, it's more important than ever to donate. You can help! Schedule via https://www.redcrossblood.org/ (enter 5320) or 1-800-733-2767.
FONS May Social
Quattro Osteria The Village at Lexington Gardens 32 Church Hill Road, Newtown (across the parking lot from Marketplace restaurant). Join other seniors for dinner and conversation! Please RSVP to Janice Garten at 203-304-9196 to reserve a spot.
Memory Café
C. H. Booth Library 25 Main Street, Newtown, CT, United StatesAline Marie from The Newtown Yoga Center will guide participants through a Mindfulness Practice. Mindfulness is the practice of being present in each moment, exactly how you are. It can be practiced seated, standing and involves some very gentle stretching and walking. A Memory Café is a welcoming place for people with changes in their […]
Shoprite Nutmeg State Pickleball Ongoing Registration
Tournament will be held June 9 - 11 at the Rocky Hill Tennis & Fitness Center in Rocky Hill, CT. For more information, click here.
Paper Shredding Event
FONS will be co-hosting a Paper Shredding Event with Newtown Savings Bank. For a small fee you can securely dispose of your confidential documents. All proceeds to benefit FONS. Seniors pay $5 per box; all others $10 per box to securely dispose of confidential documents. Please remove any paper clips from documents. If you have […]
Benefit Concert to support Newtown Youth & Family Services (NYFS)
Trinity Episcopal Church 36 Main Street, Newtown, CTThe concert, presented by Trinity Episcopal Church and the Connecticut Choral Society, will feature full and treble choirs in John Rutter’s non-liturgical Missa brevis, Mass of the Children and also highlight performances of J.S. Bach’s Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, Kurt Bestor’s Prayer of the Children and Ann Hampton Callaway’s At the Same […]
“Murder Me Always” at the Little Theatre
The Little Theater Orchard Hill Rd, Newtown, CT, United StatesMatinee performance. Details to follow.
Newtown Historical Society Open House
Matthew Curtiss House 44 Main Street, Newtown, CTThe event will include a friendly and informative tour of this historic house by the docents as well as games inside and out that recreate those partaken by children and adults during Colonial times. Visitors, for example, can learn all about the outdoor game of Graces, also known as French Hoops, where two players stand […]
Connecticut Relay Service: Making Communication Accessible
Relay Connecticut is a 24-hour service that enables individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, DeafBlind or have difficulty speaking to communicate freely with friends, family, and businesses. For people who have difficulty hearing or speaking, the simple act of using a telephone can be a challenging and frustrating experience. Whether it’s conducting business, speaking […]
Newtown Historical Society Tag Sale
Matthew Curtiss House 44 Main Street, Newtown, CTBuyers will find a host of community-donated items including antiques and collectables, furniture, kitchen items, home décor, sports equipment, toys, and books. The rain date is June 24, 2023. No Early Birds! To prepare for the tag sale, the Newtown Historical Society is asking the community to please drop off antiques, small furniture, and collectables […]
Local Author Presentation
C. H. Booth Library 25 Main Street, Newtown, CT, United StatesThe book for June 21 is "My Truths, My Triumphs, My God" and LaVerne Blackwell, FONS Board member and Chair of our Outreach Program, will be presenting her work. If interested, please click here to register. If transportation is a problem, please email info@friendsofnewtownseniors.org. The fifth local author presentation co-sponsored by FONS and the C.H. […]
Protecting Yourself From Financial Fraud
C. H. Booth Library 25 Main Street, Newtown, CT, United StatesWe live in a fast-paced, technological world. Scammers are all around us, whose only goal is to steal your hard-earned money. Don't let con artists get the best of you. Learn about common banking scams and tips to avoid being a victim. Knowledge is your best defense! Monday, June 26 at 1:30 PM in the […]
Red Cross Blood Drive
Newtown Congregational Church 14 West Street, Newtown, CTHelp fill the gap and save lives by donating blood during this busy holiday season. Need is soaring but May donations fell 26,000 donations short of meeting patient needs. To schedule, please visit redcrossblood.org (enter 5320), scan the poster QR code with a smartphone (enter 5320), or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).