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).

Every Tuesday, 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.

Every Wednesday, 10:30-11:30 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.

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.

Sunday, March 23, 12:30-2 pm (CHB): “Stay Home and Explore the World: A Poetry Class with Sandy Carlson.”

This class will begin with strategies and activities to explore poems by local poets. Participants will then have the opportunity to write either individually or collaboratively, creating a community poem.

Sandy Carlson is poet laureate emerita of Woodbury and a high school English teacher. She and her husband, Ed Dzitko, publish Orenaug Mountain Poetry Journal and Orenaug Mountain Publishing. This event is open to adults of all experience levels, including beginners.

Saturday, March 29, 2 pm (CHB meeting room): “Honey and Its Healing Properties.”

Honey has been revered by the ancients for its health benefits and healing properties. It has valuable antimicrobial and antibacterial properties. Learn from Humble Bee Honey Company why it is a trusted complementary medicinal product, and all about the benefits and the differences between natural honey and medical grade honey in this comprehensive program.

Monday, March 31 (CHB meeting room): Adult Show and Tell (new date).

Rescheduled from February 27, it’s time for adults to enjoy a round of Show & Tell. Share a toy or item from your childhood, a family heirloom, a keepsake, a souvenir … anything that has a story. Have fun, learn something, and meet new people.

“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.