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SUMMARY:Newtown Human Services Job Opportunity
DESCRIPTION:Are you retired and looking for a meaningful way to support your community? The Newtown Department of Human Services is looking for a compassionate and dependable individual to join our team. As a Van Driver\, you’ll transport older adults to appointments\, errands\, and community events—helping them stay connected and independent.  \nThis is a paid\, per diem position. Must be comfortable driving a 10-12 passenger van and have or be willing to obtain a Passenger Endorsement. For more information\, please contact Jennifer Faircloth at 203-270-4330 or jennifer.faircloth@newtown-ct.gov.\n.
URL:https://friendsofnewtownseniors.org/event/newtown-human-services-job-opportunity/
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SUMMARY:Friends of the C.H. Booth Library Donations Pause
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of the C.H. Booth Library’s annual temporary Donations Pause will run from Monday June 23 – Sunday July 20\, 2025. During this period\, any donated items–books\, puzzles\, media\, etc.–will be discarded.  \nWe will again welcome donations starting Monday July 21. This four-week hiatus allows Friends volunteers to prepare for the upcoming 49th annual book sale from July 11-July 15 at Reed Intermediate School in Newtown. \nVisit boothbooksale.org for more information. \nDon’t forget to visit the Friends’ Little Book Store the next time you’re in the library.
URL:https://friendsofnewtownseniors.org/event/friends-of-the-c-h-booth-library-donations-pause/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:C. H. Booth Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T150000
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SUMMARY:Newtown Senior Center Open House
DESCRIPTION:Forget what you “think” you knew about the Senior Center! Whether you’re looking to try something new or just want to have fun\, there’s something for everyone! Bring your friends – let’s make this a day to remember! Come check out all the Center has to offer you! \nFriday\, July 11\n3:00 PM – 6:00 PM \nNewtown Senior Center\n8 Simpson Street\nFairfield Hills Campus
URL:https://friendsofnewtownseniors.org/event/newtown-senior-center-open-house/
LOCATION:Newtown Senior Center\, 8 Simpson\, Newtown\, CT\, 06470\, United States
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SUMMARY:FONS July Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Join the discussion of senior life in Newtown. All are welcome to attend. This month’s speaker will be Fred Hurley\, Director\, Public Works. The Public Works Department encompasses Highways\, the Transfer Station (former landfill) and Recycling Center\, Town Garage\, Public Building Maintenance\, Car Pool\, Sanitary Sewer and Engineering. 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. \nTuesday\, July 22\n3:30 pm at the Senior Center
URL:https://friendsofnewtownseniors.org/event/fons-july-roundtable/
LOCATION:Newtown Senior Center\, 8 Simpson\, Newtown\, CT\, 06470\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Monthly Roundtable
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Newtown Seniors Inc.":MAILTO:info@friendsofnewtownseniors.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T183000
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SUMMARY:Picnics in the Park & Summer Concerts
DESCRIPTION: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 concerts sponsored by the Newtown Parks & Recreation Department begin at 6:30 pm. Consider inviting another senior\, friend\, or neighbor to join you and offering to drive! \nSummer Concert Schedule\nJuly 24 – My Brother’s Band\nJuly 31 – One Track Mind\nAugust 7 – Rain Date
URL:https://friendsofnewtownseniors.org/event/picnics-in-the-park-summer-concerts/
LOCATION:Dickinson Park\, 50 Elm Drive\, Newtown\, CT\, 06470\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T183000
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SUMMARY:FONS July Social
DESCRIPTION:Join other seniors for dinner and conversation! Please RSVP to Janice Garten at 203-304-9196 to reserve a spot – please call early. \nWednesday\, July 30\n5 pm\nStation 25\n255 South Main Street\nNewtown
URL:https://friendsofnewtownseniors.org/event/fons-july-social-3/
LOCATION:Station 25\, 255 South Main Street\, Newtown
CATEGORIES:Community,Food,Monthly Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Newtown Seniors Inc.":MAILTO:info@friendsofnewtownseniors.org
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SUMMARY:Timeless Newtown One Town One Read - Join Today!
DESCRIPTION:The Timeless Newtown One Town One Read community-wide initiative – featuring the book Ageism Unmasked: Exploring Age Bias and How to End It by Tracey Gendron\, PhD – is underway! Books are free and available at the C.H. Booth Library. \nWhen you pick up a copy of the book\, please be sure to sign up to receive information and updates on upcoming events via the QR code or paper form provided at the Library. \nYou can also sign up for future updates here\, if you’ve not already done so. \nTimeless Newtown Book Discussions will be held in the C.H. Booth Library Meeting Room at 6:30 pm on the following dates: \n  \nPrevious Discussions:\nThursday\, July 17 – Aging\, it’s complicated. Discussion of Forward\, Introduction\, and Chapter 1 of Ageism Unmasked. Facilitator: John Boccuzzi\, Sr.\, retired educator\, administrator\, and consultant. \nTuesday\, July 22 – Changing landscape of technology and medicine and how it impacts medicine. Discussion of Chapter 2 of Ageism Unmasked. \nFacilitator: John Boccuzzi\, Jr.\, President of ISG (Information System Group) Research and cofounder of BD Provisions. \nThursday\, July 31 – Ageism in the working world. Discussion of Chapter 3 of Ageism Unmasked.\nFacilitator: Mike Cairo\, Managing Director of Safety and Security for Greystar Real Estate Industries.  \nThursday\, August 14 – Retirement as a life stage and successful aging. Discussion of Chapter 4 of Ageism Unmasked.\nFacilitator: Facilitator: Dr. Michael Stern\, a practicing psychologist.  \nThursday\, August 21 – The impact of the anti-aging culture. Discussion of Chapter 5 of Ageism Unmasked.\nFacilitator: Dr. Brianna Garrison\, Researcher and Professor of Gerontological Social Work\, Southern CT State University. \nMonday\, August 25 – Older adults in the information age. Discussion of Chapter 6 of Ageism Unmasked.\nFacilitator: Anne Rothstein\, Anne Rothstein\, retired educator and author of a book on successful grant writing. \nWednesday\, September 3 – The pandemic. Discussion of Chapter 7 of Ageism Unmasked.\nFacilitator: Alexa Griffith\, LCSW\, Care Navigator\, Newtown Human Services. \nMonday\, September 15 – Elderhood. Discussion of Chapter 8 of Ageism Unmasked.Facilitator: Natalie Griffith\, LCSW\, Director of Newtown Human Services.  \nPick up a copy of the book and sign up today! \nAll community members are encouraged to read the book and participate in meaningful conversations around age\, intergenerational connection\, and well-being. The program will culminate in a special author event with Dr. Gendron on Thursday\, September 18\, at Edmond Town Hall.
URL:https://friendsofnewtownseniors.org/event/timeless-newtown-one-town-one-read-join-today/
LOCATION:C. H. Booth Library\, 25 Main Street\, Newtown\, CT\, 06470\, United States
CATEGORIES:C. H. Booth Library,Community,Timeless Newtown
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