Friends of Newtown Seniors

05/15/2026

SUPPORT FRIENDS OF NEWTOWN SENIORS (FONS)!

05/08/2026

Save the date! We hope you will join us, Thursday, June 11th. Registration is now open. :)

04/24/2026

FONS April Roundtable - Tuesday, April 28, at 5 pm at the Newtown Senior Center - Challenges of Newtown Housing. Join the discussion on what seniors need, want and wish for in housing. Discussion will be led by Joan Alexander, FONS Board Member and local realtor who will provide data and perspective on Newtown real estate. Come with questions and real estate topics to discuss. It's free, but tickets are needed. Click the link below to reserve your spot:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/fons-april-roundtable-housing

Please complete the housing survey via the link below even if you aren't attending the Roundtable:
https://forms.gle/vLUWTKmiikrFSRdo6

FONS April 28, 2026 Roundtable. A senior perspective on housing in Newtown. Please provide your views on housing before the Roundtable discussion. Your responses will be appreciated even if you are not attending the Roundtable in person. Results will be posted on the FriendsOfNewtownSeniors.org

11/29/2025

Friends of Newtown Seniors Annual Donation Appeal

Dear Friends,
FONS is an all-volunteer non-profit organization, dedicated to the purpose of serving our Newtown seniors, through advocacy, education, programs, and critically important services. As such, we rely on funding through grants, fundraisers, and donations to achieve these goals.
We appreciate your support in the past, and once again hope that you are able to assist us in continuing our mission. If you are able to make a donation to FONS, you may now make it online by clicking on the link below:

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/fons-annual-fund-raiser--2025

or sending your check or money order, made payable to FONS, to: Friends Of Newtown Seniors Inc, P.O. Box 413, Newtown, CT 06470.

Our 2025 Donation Appeal will run until December 15.

2025 has been a very busy and exciting year for FONS:
•Timeless Newtown – One Town One Read program featuring the book Ageism Unmasked, offering workshops and other events, culminating in an author presentation at the Edmond Town Hall.
•Nutrition Program – grant-funded ongoing series of events at the Newtown Senior Center.
•Annual Membership Meeting – 100 attendees at the May event.
•Newtown Rides – expansion of our all-volunteer free ride program for seniors to locations in Newtown.
•Chore Services – referrals, assistance with home repairs, and other senior needs.
•Roundtables – monthly discussions featuring various speakers from town organizations on topics of interest to seniors, including town elections.
•Social Events – monthly dinner socials, Summer Soiree, Oktoberfest, Little Theater events.
•Community Collaboration – Lions Duck Race, Labor Day Parade, Newtown Arts Festival, Newtown Health Fair, Salvation Army Kettle Bell Drives.
•Communication – Monthly Age 65 Birthday Mailings, Weekly Emails, articles in The Newtown Bee.

Although FONS is an all-volunteer 501 (c) 3 organization, you should consult your tax adviser concerning deductions. The FONS 2024 Annual Report is available through the link below for further information about us.

https://friendsofnewtownseniors.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/FONS-2025_Annual-Report_WEB.pdf

Sincerely,
John S. Boccuzzi, Senior
President, Friends Of Newtown Seniors Inc (FONS)

10/16/2025

The Newtown First Selectman Debate will take place on Thursday, October 16, at 7:30 pm at Newtown High School. Doors open at 7 pm. Please attend to hear what candidates Jeffrey Capeci and Bruce Walczak have to say!

10/03/2025

09/16/2025

Timeless Newtown One Town One Read Author Presentation - Please join us on Thursday, September 18, at 7 pm at the Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street, Newtown, for Dr. Tracey Gendron's presentation on her book - Ageism Unmasked: Exploring Age Bias and How to End It.

Max Kapytka, a 16-year-old Brookfield High School student and co-founder of Munchin Hedgehog Ice Cream & International Sweet Shop, will be the moderator. Doors open at 6 pm. This event is FREE.

08/22/2025

Timeless Newtown One Town One Read!

If you haven't already done so, pick up a free copy of the book at the C.H. Booth Library, the Newtown Youth Academy (NYA), the Newtown Community Center or the Newtown Municipal Center and join the Newtown One Town One Read Program! Sign up for the author presentation on 9/18.