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2023-04-01

Spring Clean Up Days – Register Now

Spring Clean Up Days – Register Now

April 1, 2023 @ 8:00 am - May 31, 2023 @ 5:00 pm

Spring Clean Up Days – Register Now

Housatonic Habitat for Humanity, through its “Brush with Kindness” program, is offering FREE yard clean-up services to seniors and veterans living on fixed incomes. Dates will be available during the months of April and May. To complete an application online, click here. A short form is required with a copy of your current homeowner’s insurance […]

2023-04-24

David K. Merrill’s Lifetime of Painting

David K. Merrill’s Lifetime of Painting

April 24, 2023 - May 31, 2023

David K. Merrill’s Lifetime of Painting

An 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 […]

2023-05-01

Newtown Nonprofit Council Volunteer Fair

Newtown Nonprofit Council Volunteer Fair

May 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023

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 […]

2023-05-01

Newtown School Events – May 2023

Newtown School Events – May 2023

May 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023

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 […]

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2023-04-01

Spring Clean Up Days – Register Now

2023-04-24

David K. Merrill’s Lifetime of Painting

2023-05-01

Newtown Nonprofit Council Volunteer Fair

2023-05-01

Newtown School Events – May 2023

4 events, 30

2023-04-01

Spring Clean Up Days – Register Now

2023-04-24

David K. Merrill’s Lifetime of Painting

2023-05-01

Newtown Nonprofit Council Volunteer Fair

2023-05-01

Newtown School Events – May 2023

5 events, 31

2023-04-01

Spring Clean Up Days – Register Now

2023-04-24

David K. Merrill’s Lifetime of Painting

2023-05-01

Newtown Nonprofit Council Volunteer Fair

2023-05-01

Newtown School Events – May 2023

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

FONS May Social

May 31, 2023 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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.

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2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Memory Café

June 5, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Memory Café

Aline 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 […]

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2023-06-09

Shoprite Nutmeg State Pickleball Ongoing Registration

Shoprite Nutmeg State Pickleball Ongoing Registration

June 9, 2023 - June 11, 2023

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.

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2023-06-09

Shoprite Nutmeg State Pickleball Ongoing Registration

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Paper Shredding Event

June 10, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

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 […]

7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Benefit Concert to support Newtown Youth & Family Services (NYFS)

June 10, 2023 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Benefit Concert to support Newtown Youth & Family Services (NYFS)

The 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 […]

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2023-06-09

Shoprite Nutmeg State Pickleball Ongoing Registration

Shoprite Nutmeg State Pickleball Ongoing Registration

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

“Murder Me Always” at the Little Theatre

June 11, 2023 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

“Murder Me Always” at the Little Theatre

Matinee performance. Details to follow.

12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Newtown Historical Society Open House

June 11, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Newtown Historical Society Open House

The 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 […]

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12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Connecticut Relay Service: Making Communication Accessible

June 13, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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 […]

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10:00 am - 2:30 pm

Newtown Historical Society Tag Sale

June 17, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 2:30 pm

Newtown Historical Society Tag Sale

Buyers 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 […]

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5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Local Author Presentation

June 21, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Local Author Presentation

The 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. […]

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1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Protecting Yourself From Financial Fraud

June 26, 2023 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Protecting Yourself From Financial Fraud

We 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 […]

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April 1
April 1, 2023 @ 8:00 am - May 31, 2023 @ 5:00 pm

Spring Clean Up Days – Register Now

All day

David K. Merrill’s Lifetime of Painting

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Newtown Nonprofit Council Volunteer Fair

All day

Newtown School Events – May 2023

April 1
April 1, 2023 @ 8:00 am - May 31, 2023 @ 5:00 pm

Spring Clean Up Days – Register Now

All day

David K. Merrill’s Lifetime of Painting

All day

Newtown Nonprofit Council Volunteer Fair

All day

Newtown School Events – May 2023

April 1
April 1, 2023 @ 8:00 am - May 31, 2023 @ 5:00 pm

Spring Clean Up Days – Register Now

All day

David K. Merrill’s Lifetime of Painting

All day

Newtown Nonprofit Council Volunteer Fair

All day

Newtown School Events – May 2023

April 1
April 1, 2023 @ 8:00 am - May 31, 2023 @ 5:00 pm

Spring Clean Up Days – Register Now

All day

David K. Merrill’s Lifetime of Painting

All day

Newtown Nonprofit Council Volunteer Fair

All day

Newtown School Events – May 2023

May 31, 2023 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

FONS May Social

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June 5
June 5, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Memory Café

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June 9
All day

Shoprite Nutmeg State Pickleball Ongoing Registration

June 9
All day

Shoprite Nutmeg State Pickleball Ongoing Registration

June 10, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Paper Shredding Event

June 10, 2023 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Benefit Concert to support Newtown Youth & Family Services (NYFS)

June 9
All day

Shoprite Nutmeg State Pickleball Ongoing Registration

June 11, 2023 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

“Murder Me Always” at the Little Theatre

June 11, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Newtown Historical Society Open House

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June 13
June 13, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Connecticut Relay Service: Making Communication Accessible

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June 17
June 17, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 2:30 pm

Newtown Historical Society Tag Sale

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June 21
June 21, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Local Author Presentation

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June 26
June 26, 2023 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Protecting Yourself From Financial Fraud

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