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Friends of the C.H. Booth Library Book Donation Day
Friends of the C.H. Booth Library Book Donation Day
Spring Book Donation Day, sponsored by the Friends of the C.H. Booth Library, is set for Sunday April 27, 2025 from noon to 5 pm in the rear parking lot of the C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street, Newtown. Volunteers will be on hand to help you unload your vehicle and to provide tax receipts. […]
FONS & Waterbury Symphony Orchestra – Town Hall Series
FONS & Waterbury Symphony Orchestra – Town Hall Series
Visit Edmond Town Hall for more information Visit Waterbury Symphony Orchestra for more information
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FONS April Social
FONS April Social
Join other seniors for dinner and conversation! Please RSVP to Janice Garten at 203-304-9196 to reserve a spot - please call early. Wednesday, April 30 Dinner at 5 pm Cover Two, Church Hill Rd, Sandy Hook
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Walk To Preserve 6 Commerce Road
Walk To Preserve 6 Commerce Road
6 Commerce Road is still being considered for economic development. This popular recreational treasure would be lost to hiking, dog walking and horseback riding. Development could threaten Deep Brook and water bodies downstream. Directions: 6 Commerce Road is next to the Catherine Violet Hubbard Sanctuary. Take your first right off of Commerce Road – entrance […]
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Building Health Partnerships: How to Collaborate with Your Doctor for Better Care
Building Health Partnerships: How to Collaborate with Your Doctor for Better Care
Dr. Aiswarya Thomas, Executive Medical Director, Danbury Hospital Internal Medicine Residency Adult Community Health Center, and two medical residents will share information on how to prepare for your appointments, ask the right questions, and work with your doctor to make informed decisions about your care. Discover strategies for building a stronger, more collaborative relationship with […]
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FONS Membership Meeting
FONS Membership Meeting
Save the Date! The meeting is open to Newtown residents age 55 or older. Newtown Community Center 5 to 8 pm
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Gentle Morning Hike for People New to Hiking
Gentle Morning Hike for People New to Hiking
Below is updated information on the May Timeless Newtown Hike; please note the change in date and contact information. May 9 – Gentle Morning Hike for People New to Hiking. Housatonic Railroad Rail Trail, Monroe, 10 a.m. Led by Lou Picchione of Newtown Hikers. Free. Sponsors: Newtown Parks & Rec. and Newtown Hikers. Registration required […]
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2025 Connecticut Masters Pickleball Tournament
Tournament will be held May 16 - 18 at the Rocky Hill Tennis & Fitness Center in Rocky Hill CT. For more information, click here.
Edmond Town Hall 2025 Live Performances
Events continually changing - click here for latest events and programs: Click here for more information
Newtown School Events
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 […]
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“The Latest Research on Aging” Free Presentation
“The Latest Research on Aging” Free Presentation
A presentation by Jenna Bartley, PhD, LCSW-S, College of Health and Human Services, SCSU, followed by a Q&A. Free. Sponsor: Friends Of Newtown Seniors. Partner: C.H. Booth Library. Register at chboothlibrary.org or by calling 203-426-4533. Wednesday, May 21, at 3 p.m. C.H. Booth Library Community Room 25 Main Street Newtown.
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Red Cross Blood Drive
Red Cross Blood Drive
For an appointment, please visit https://www.redcrossblood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). You'll make a difference and donors who give blood in May receive a $20 gift card or a lantern. Tuesday, May 27 11 am - 5 pm Newtown Congregational Church 14 West St, Newtown, CT 06470
FONS May Roundtable
FONS May Roundtable
Join the discussion of senior life in Newtown. All are welcome to attend. This month's discussion will focus on the feedback received at the FONS Membership Meeting on May 7. For more information, please contact Ned Simpson at neds2124@gmail.com. Highlights from all Roundtable meetings are available on the FONS website. Please click here to access. […]
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FONS May Social
FONS May Social
Join other seniors for dinner and conversation! Please RSVP to Janice Garten at 203-304-9196 to reserve a spot - please call early. Wednesday, May 28 5 pm Monroe Social 494 Main Street Monroe
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Lions Club Great Pootatuck River Duck Race
Lions Club Great Pootatuck River Duck Race
Tickets, which the Lions like to call “duck adoptions,” are $10 each and will be available through May 30 at local businesses; they will also be available online via newtownlions.org. Saturday, May 31, from 11 am to 2:30 pm Heritage Park, 7 Glen Road, Sandy Hook