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  • Newtown Historical Society Tag Sale

    Matthew Curtiss House 44 Main Street, Newtown, CT

    Saturday, June 1, from 10 am – 2 pm at the Matthew Curtiss House, 44 Main Street, Newtown. (Rain date is Sunday, June 2.) Donations will be collected on Friday, […]

  • June 7-9, 2024 Nutmeg State Pickleball Games

    Tournament will be held June 7-9 at the Rocky Hill Tennis & Fitness Center in Rocky Hill, CT. Registration opens March 1, 2024. For more information, click here.

  • Adult Summer Reading Program

    The C.H. Booth Library is partnering with vendors from the Newtown Farmer’s Market for the Adult Summer Reading Program beginning this month. Join this program to be eligible for weekly […]

  • Mushroom Foraging Class

    Certified mushroom forager and professional grower James Calcagnini of Mushroom Microfarm will teach an in-depth introduction to foraging mushrooms. You will learn everything you need to safely identify local varieties […]

  • Library Book & Items Donation Pause

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

    The Friends of the C.H. Booth Library's annual temporary Donations Pause will run from Monday, June 24 - Sunday, July 21. During this period, any donated items--books, games, puzzles, media, […]

  • Friends of Newtown Seniors

    Monthly FONS Roundable

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

    Join the discussion of senior life in Newtown. All are welcome to join these discussions, which will be held on the fourth Tuesday of each month. For more information, please […]

  • FONS June Social

    Wednesday, June 26, dinner at 5 pm at HillTop Kitchen (formerly The Villa) at 4 Riverside Road, Sandy Hook. Join other seniors for dinner and conversation! Please RSVP to Janice […]

  • Senior Health & Resource Expo

    This event is free and will feature over 40 vendors offering resources to seniors, food, music, and raffle prizes. Wednesday, July 10, from 10 am - 2 pm Western Connecticut […]

  • 48th Annual Friends of the C.H. Booth Library Book Sale

    Reed Intermediate School 3 Trades Lane, Newtown, CT

    The 48th Annual Friends of the C.H. Booth Library Book Sale will be held at Reed Intermediate School July 12-16. Shoppers will find a huge selection of books for all […]

  • Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign

    Volunteers are needed on Saturday, July 20, from 8 am - 12 pm at Dunkin, 6 Queen Street, to help FONS "ring the bell" for donations to the Newtown Back-To-School […]

  • FONS 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. Tuesday, July 23 3:30 pm at the Senior […]

  • Sunday Afternoon at the Theater

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

    Join FONS for refreshments and to enjoy the play, “Amadeus” . Tickets are $25 (with $5 senior discount) Please contact Barbara Bloom at 203-648-6905 or order your tickets online at […]

    $25.00

  • FONS July 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, July 31 Dinner at 5 pm My […]

  • Summer Soiree 2024

    Aquila's Nest Vineyard 56 Pole Bridge Road, Newtown, CT

    Tuesday, August 6, from 5 - 8 pm at Aquila's Nest Vineyard, 56 Pole Bridge Rd., Sandy Hook. Cost is $24 per person and includes 1 glass of wine, appetizers, […]

    $24.00

  • Picnic in the Park & Summer Concerts

    Dickinson Park 50 Elm Drive, Newtown, CT, United States

    Join FONS to “Picnic in the Park” Bring your picnic supper and a chair to the Dickinson Memorial Park Bandshell and enjoy socializing with friends and family before the free […]

  • 2024 Nuvance Community Health Survey

    Nuvance Health is conducting its 2024 Community Health Survey. It is now open for all adult residents to complete and we hope you will be willing to provide them with […]

  • Final Picnic in the Park & Summer Concert!

    Dickinson Park 50 Elm Drive, Newtown, CT, United States

    Join FONS to “Picnic in the Park” (bring your picnic supper and a chair to the Dickinson Memorial Park Bandshell) and enjoy socializing with friends and family before the free […]

  • Edmond Town Hall Weekly Drive-In Movies

    Edmond Town Hall 45 Main Street, Newtown, CT

    Back by popular demand is the Edmond Town Hall drive-in! Click here for information on the movies offered, and specific dates, $20 carload ticket $6 walk-in Gates open at 8 […]

  • Friendship Tours Day Trips through August

    Friendship Tours is currently offering well over 60 day trips (some with senior discounts).  Pickup and drop off at Park & Drive lots along RT 84 (Danbury, Waterbury, West Hartford, […]

  • No FONS Roundtable In August

    The Roundtable will not be held in August as the Senior Center will be closed the last week of August. Join the discussion of senior life in Newtown. All are […]