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“Sell Your Old Gold” Fundraiser
Leave your checks at home and bring your old items to sell for cash, and your contribution will support the Adult Work Group for Back Bay Mission in Biloxi, MS! Search for broken chains, bracelets; single earrings; old school rings; rings with missing stone; old gifts; jewelry you never wear; gold non-working watches; dental gold; […]
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Special Do-it-Yourself Book Sale
The Friends of the C.H. Booth Library will hold a special sale of Do-it-Yourself books and media The sale will feature thousands of reasonably-priced books and DVDs covering a broad range of hobbies and crafts: woodworking, furniture-making and other wood crafts; home improvement and decorating; sewing, knitting and other fabric arts; cooking, gardening and more. […]
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FONS Shredding Event
FONS Shredding Event
Newtown Savings Bank is sponsoring a Paper Shredding Event, with 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 any questions, please call 203-430-0633 or email [email protected]. Start gathering your documents now! Saturday, […]
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Sunday Afternoon at the Theater
Sunday Afternoon at the Theater
Rescheduled for at the Little Theater, 18 Orchard Hill Rd., Newtown. FONS invites you to enjoy the play, “I Never Sang For My Father”. Tickets are $25 (with $5 senior discount). Order your tickets online at newtownplayers.org. Select "I Never Sang For My Father" and the October 13 2 pm show. Follow the instructions and […]
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2024 Nutmeg Fall Pickleball Classic
Tournament will be held October 19 - 20 at the Lyme Shores Racquet Club in East Lyme, CT. For more information, click here.
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“Katharine Hepburn: From Hartford to Hollywood”
“Katharine Hepburn: From Hartford to Hollywood”
Newtown Historical Society presents by Christine Rewinski from the CT Historical Society. Born and raised in CT, Hepburn had a decades long, ground breaking career in stage, film and TV. Learn the role her life-long ties to CT played in how Hepburn became an icon. Event is free, however, donations are welcomed and appreciated. For […]
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10-Week Theater Class Series
The theater program is led by Beth Young, who has many years experience as a writer, actor, and director. It is a fun way to meet new people and learn new skills. If you have ever dreamed of writing for the stage, or acting on it, join us! In November, the classes culminate in a […]
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FONS Roundtable – Traffic Congestion in Newtown
FONS Roundtable – Traffic Congestion in Newtown
Join the discussion of senior life in Newtown. This month's topic is traffic congestion in Newtown. . All are welcome to attend. For more information, please contact Ned Simpson at [email protected]. Tuesday, October 22, at 3:30 pm at the Senior Center.
FONS Oktoberfest
FONS Oktoberfest
This is a private indoor event featuring an "All You Can Eat Buffet": Bratwurst, Knockwurst, German Potato Salad, Pizza, Giant Pretzel, and one beverage. Entertainment provided by Solid Gold Times Two; 50/50 Raffle. Cost is $36/person. Please call Bev at 203-430-0633 or Louise at 475-236-1111, or email [email protected]. Tuesday, October 22 5 - 9 pm […]
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Red Cross Blood Drive
Red Cross Blood Drive
Thursday, October 24: 8:30 am- 4:30 pm Newtown Congregational Church14 West St, Newtown, CT 06470 Save lives: Give Blood. Make an appointment to donate blood via https://www.redcrossblood.org/ (enter 5320) or by calling 1-800-733-2767. Save lives on October 24 and get a $10 Amazon gift card via email!
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Friends of the C. H. Booth Library Fall Book Donation Day
Friends of the C. H. Booth Library Fall Book Donation Day
Newtown. Donations of books, DVDs, CDs, LPs, video games and complete jigsaw puzzles are welcome. Volunteers will be on hand to help you unload your vehicle and to provide tax receipts. Your donated items enable the Friends to raise money for the Booth Library at the big annual summer book sale, the annual Holiday Sale […]
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Newtown Turkey Trot
Newtown Turkey Trot
The 15th Annual Newtown Turkey Trot to benefit the C. H. Booth Library will take place on Thursday, November 28. This event offers the opportunity to kick off your Thanksgiving Day celebrations by participating in a 5K run/walk or 2.5K (1.6 mile) fitness walk. To find out more information or to register, please click here.
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Newtown Senior Center Annual Membership Dues 7-1-24
Have you renewed your membership? Membership dues and completion of the annual application are due every year on July 1 for both existing and new members. Dues are $20 for Newtown residents and $25 for out of town members. The walk in few is $5 per day. Cash or check are accepted. Checks should be […]
FONS 2024 Annual Donation Appeal
The FONS Annual Donation Appeal is under way through November 30. Our goal is to raise $3,000 to continue our mission of serving our Newtown seniors, through advocacy, education, programs, and critically important services. As an all-volunteer non-profit, we rely on funding through grants, fundraisers, and donations to achieve these goals. We hope that you […]
Newtown Community Art Exhibition: Submissions Due by October 7
Stop by the library to pick up a 6”x 6” canvas to paint or draw art inspired by your favorite book to be displayed in the Meeting Room of the C.H. Booth Library during October and November. All ages welcome.
FONS October Social
FONS October Social
Please note the new time. Join other seniors for dinner and conversation! Please RSVP to Janice Garten at 203-304-9196 to reserve a spot - please call early. Wednesday, October 30 Dinner at 4 pm Cover Two 100 Church Hill Road Sandy Hook, CT
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Edmond Town Hall 2024 Live Performances
November 2 - Music of Taylor Swift November 3 - Cellist Julie Sevilla Fraysse November 10 - Tribute to Sinatra, Dino, Sammy, Marilyn November 16 - Comedy: Ophira Eisenberg November 23 - North County Band Click here for more information
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