A Holistic Perspective on Health
July – August – Read and Discuss the One Town / One Book title, Ageism
Unmasked: Exploring Age Bias and How to End it by Tracey Gendron. Free. Books are
available at C.H. Booth Library. Discussions will take place throughout town.
We look forward to your participation of One Town – One Book which will culminate in an author talk Thursday, September 18th, 7:00pm at Edmond Town Hall Theater.
SPONSORS: A collaborative effort of Friends of Newtown Seniors Inc (FONS), The C.H. Booth Library, The Newtown Commission on Aging, and Newtown Human Services.
FUNDED BY: This program is funded through generous donations from Anne Rothstein, The Jeniam Foundation, The Newtown Commision on Aging, The Friends of C.H. Booth Library, Connecticut Humanities and Caraluzzi’s Newtown Market.
Each brings a unique perspective to our discussion. Bring your questions and thoughts and take part as we open the discussion to our audience.
Part of the Timeless Newtown: Embracing Every Generation Initiative
Timeless Newtown: Embracing Every Generation Initiative
Timeless Newtown: Embracing Every Generation is a 2025 initiative of Friends of Newtown Seniors (FONS) where, in concert with community partners, it strives to counteract the negative attitudes and stereotypes associated with aging. Built on the absolute understanding that we all age, the program will first attack the negative beliefs internalized by many older adults about what the ageing process looks like. The program emphasizes the individual nature of aging and the concept of health span as different from lifespan. Put simply how we each can thrive rather than just survive. Supporting this discussion of healthy aging will be part two of the program which provides information on the latest research in aging and what simple things people of all ages can do to age in a manner that maintains a high quality of life. The third part of the program will bring together the information from the first two parts and help dispel ageist views and bring together Newtown residents of every generation in discussions which clarify the value of every age group in our society. Timeless hopes to be a model for other communities who desire to foster intergenerational activities and conversation about Nutrition, Exercise, Creative Expression, and the Mind/Body Connection for life.