Friends of Newtown Seniors

Newtown, Connecticut

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Newtown Rides

Newtown Easy Transit

The newly established (Fall 2025) Newtown Easy Transit program offers curb to curb transportation for residents 60+ and disabled adults:

  • Complete a Transportation Application at the Newtown Senior Center before reserving a ride.
  • Rides must be scheduled 3 business days in advance. 
  • Book rides up to one month ahead.
  • In-Town Rides: $3 one-way
  • Out-of-Town Rides:
    • Southbury – $5 one-way
    • Danbury – $10 one-way
    • Other towns vary by mileage

For reservations or more information, call 203-270-4297, Monday through Friday, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm.

FONS Newtown Rides

For 55 Plus Seniors.

The Friends of Newtown Seniors (FONS) volunteer drivers are available to pick you up and take you to any ‘Newtown’ location you wish. To arrange a day out, please call 203-430-0633 three days in advance and a coordinator will return your call.

NOVEMBER 2024 – ANNOUNCING EXPANDED SERVICES

Volunteer drivers are now available Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and/or 11:30 am until 2:30 pm for rides within Newtown. 

To arrange a day out, please call three days in advance and a coordinator will return your call. FONS is looking forward to seeing you! For more information or to book your special day, please call and leave a message at 203-430-0633.

Annual Reports

Annual Report 2024
Annual Report 2023
Annual Report 2022
Annual Report 2021
Annual Report 2020
Annual Report 2019

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AARP Andrus Award, Newtown, CT
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PO Box 413
Newtown, CT 06470