The following are special events tied in to the “Timeless Newtown” series being presented by C.H. Booth Library, Commission on Aging, and Friends of Newtown Seniors. All ages are encouraged to attend and there is no fee unless noted. Registration is requested (or required where noted).

This list will be updated as events are added.

CHB = C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street (203-426-4533, chboothlibrary.org)

NSC = Newtown Senior Center, 8 Simpson Street (203-270-4310).

Please note: Nonfiction Book Club, Theater Program with Beth Young, and AARP Tax Help, all previously listed in this space, have been removed from “Timeless Newtown” listings. Organizers have deemed those are not within the mission of the series. In addition, Free Write Weekly now includes memoir writing.

Saturday, February 22, 9:45-10:45 am (CHB Gathering Room): “Guardians of Wellness: Mastering Immunity with Elderberry and Echinacea.”

Join Alyssa Mancini on a journey to uncover the incredible immune-boosting abilities of these herbs and discover their physical and spiritual benefits. Indulge in a delightful tea-tasting experience that complements the immune-boosting journey. Join others to deepen an understanding of health and vitality. Registration required; space limited.

Tuesday, February 25, 6-7:30 pm (CHB Antiques Room): Free Write Weekly*.

For those working on a writing project, a set schedule and dedicated time is the best way to get work done. Join the weekly writing session at the library to focus on a novel, screenplay, thesis, etc. Each session will have 15 minutes to chat about what’s being worked on and get settled, then a solid hour to get writing. *This program now includes memoir writing.

Wednesday, February 26, 10:30-11 am (via Zoom): 30 Minute Flex & Balance with Sean Fitzpatrick.

Hosted by C.H. Booth Library, this weekly program offers a gentle 30-minute exercise session for participants to practice flexibility and balance.

Thursday, February 27, 2 pm (CHB meeting room): Show & Tell for Adults.

Tell a story with one object — a toy from childhood, a family heirloom, a keepsake, a souvenir, or an interesting item from a personal collection.

Tuesday, March 4, 1 pm (NSC): “Aging Powerfully — Comments & Feedback, Next Steps.”

Presentation by Friends of Newtown Seniors will share data and summarize input collected during recent “Aging Powerfully” presentation, attendees will also be invited to share their definitions of what community, purpose and structure mean to them, and offer suggestions for future programs and action.

Tuesday, March 4, 6-7:30 pm (CHB Antiques Room): Free Write Weekly*

See February 25 details

Wednesday, March 5, 10:30-11 am (via Zoom): 30 Minute Flex & Balance with Sean Fitzpatrick.

Saturday, March 8, 9:45 am (CHB meeting room): “Herbs to Support a Healthy Mind with Gingko, Rosemary, Gotu Kola, and Sage.”

An enlightening journey into the world of herbal remedies designed to nourish and enhance mental well-being. Learn how gingko, rosemary, gotu kola, and sage, known for their cognitive-boosting properties, can be integrated into a daily routine to promote mental clarity, focus, and overall brain health during this 60-minute presentation.

“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 aging 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 Newtown” 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.