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Winter Clothing Donations Jan 21-31
Now is the time to clean out your closets! The Dorothy Day Hospitality House in Danbury is in need of warm clothing this winter and Chore Services is here to help! If you would like to donate new or gently used winter clothing to help keep others warm, call Bev Bennett Schaedler at 203-430-0633 for […]
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FONS January Social
FONS January Social
Join other seniors for dinner and conversation! Please RSVP to Janice Garten at 203-304-9196 to reserve a spot.
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Free Income Tax Help
Free Income Tax Help
AARP/IRS Certified Tax Volunteers are available at the C.H. Booth Library on Thursdays from February 1 - April 11, from 9:45 am - 12:45 pm, to help you file your taxes. By appointment only; make an appointment by calling the C.H. Booth Library at 203-426-4533. What to Bring: · Photo ID or other type of […]
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Red Cross Blood Drive
Red Cross Blood Drive
Newtown Congregational Church 14 West Street Newtown, CT 06470 12pm to 5pm Give blood on January 25 to Celebrate Blood Donor Month and automatically enter to win a trip for two to Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas. To schedule, please visit redcrossblood.org (enter 5320) or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) Your donation is desperately needed […]
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Free Income Tax Help
Free Income Tax Help
AARP/IRS Certified Tax Volunteers are available at the C.H. Booth Library on Thursdays from February 1 - April 11, from 9:45 am - 12:45 pm, to help you file your taxes. By appointment only; make an appointment by calling the C.H. Booth Library at 203-426-4533. What to Bring: · Photo ID or other type of […]
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Free Income Tax Help
Free Income Tax Help
AARP/IRS Certified Tax Volunteers are available at the C.H. Booth Library on Thursdays from February 1 - April 11, from 9:45 am - 12:45 pm, to help you file your taxes. By appointment only; make an appointment by calling the C.H. Booth Library at 203-426-4533. What to Bring: · Photo ID or other type of […]
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The Connecticut Department of Aging and Disability Services’ State Unit on Aging (SUA) Community Conversations
The Connecticut Department of Aging and Disability Services’ State Unit on Aging (SUA) Community Conversations
The State Unit on Aging (SUA) is writing an updated strategic plan around services for aging people in Connecticut, with an emphasis on supports funded by the Older Americans Act. To ensure the plan includes priorities important to residents in the state, the SUA is holding a series of community conversations across Connecticut. Join them […]
Ageism in Healthcare – Via Zoom
Ageism in Healthcare – Via Zoom
Did you know that beliefs about age impact health and healthcare? Empower yourself with actionable steps for self-advocacy as we aim to break down ageist assumptions and encourage an age-inclusive society. Join this session, promoting a healthier and more equitable perspective on aging. Click here to register for the Zoom meeting.
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Free Income Tax Help
Free Income Tax Help
AARP/IRS Certified Tax Volunteers are available at the C.H. Booth Library on Thursdays from February 1 - April 11, from 9:45 am - 12:45 pm, to help you file your taxes. By appointment only; make an appointment by calling the C.H. Booth Library at 203-426-4533. What to Bring: · Photo ID or other type of […]
Learning to Love Midlife – Via Zoom
Learning to Love Midlife – Via Zoom
Chip Conley, New York Times bestselling author and co-founder of the Modern Elder Academy (MEA), will share his journey as a Modern Elder and guru on mid-life transitions - based on the latest social science research and drawing from his own experiences and the stories of many who have been part of MEA. Click here […]
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FONS February Social
FONS February Social
Join other seniors for dinner and conversation! Please RSVP to Janice Garten at 203-304-9196 to reserve a spot. Wednesday, February 28 Dinner at 4 pm Farmhouse 43 S. Main Street Newtown, CT
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Calling All Poets! Self-guided poetry walk needs your submission
Calling All Poets! Self-guided poetry walk needs your submission
Calling All Poets! The C.H. Booth Library received a special grant from the Friends of the C.H. Booth Library to offer a self-guided Poetry Walk on a trail at Fairfield Hills. Poems will be placed on signs in multiple locations alongside the beautiful Fairfield Hills landscape. Members of the public are invited to submit their […]
Free Income Tax Help
Free Income Tax Help
AARP/IRS Certified Tax Volunteers are available at the C.H. Booth Library on Thursdays from February 1 - April 11, from 9:45 am - 12:45 pm, to help you file your taxes. By appointment only; make an appointment by calling the C.H. Booth Library at 203-426-4533. What to Bring: · Photo ID or other type of […]
End of Life Discussion
End of Life Discussion
Join us for a discussion about this important topic. Learn from Reverend Eric Silva the importance of making your wishes known to those you love. Please RSVP at [email protected] or call 845-641-7277, Nancy Rhodes NP. Thursday, February 29 7 - 8 pm Faith Formation Center (St. Rose Campus) 38B Church Hill Road Newtown
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Your Memory Matters (How to Reduce the Risks of Developing Dementia)
Your Memory Matters (How to Reduce the Risks of Developing Dementia)
Join Dr. Alicia McKelvey, Integrative Medicine Physician, for an insightful talk to discover the root causes of dementia and ways to reduce risks. You will learn about Genomic testing and how this can open the door to understanding root causes and offer preventative solutions. This vital information may help your family avoid crippling long- term […]