Individual Youth and Family Counseling Available. Call for further information.

During this National Volunteer Week the staff of Newtown Youth Services would like to extend sincere gratitude to the numerous volunteers who offer the gift of their time.

Independent Living Day is Saturday, May 7. If you are a senior in need of assistance or if you would like to volunteer for that day, please call NYS at 270-4335. There is a morning shift and one in the afternoon. Won’t you join us in a fun day of helping others?

Moms Groups

Moms of Multiples — Next meeting is Friday, April 29, at the Methodist Church Hall from 10 to 11 am. There is no charge for this group.

Parent Groups

Hope And Support Group — Parents with questions or concerns about their child’s possible or confirmed involvement with substances are invited to attend the Hope and Support Group. Meetings are Mondays from 7:30 to 9:30 pm in the Parents’ Corner. All are welcome.

Youth Programs

18th Annual NYS Talent Show — Will be held on Friday, May 13, at 7 pm, in the Newtown Middle School auditorium. Tickets are $5 for adults and $2 for students. Come and cheer for all the wonderful talent.

Super Sitters — The final session will be held the week of June 27 and meet every day that week from 1 to 2:30. The fee is $40, which includes all materials and snack. Call NYS at 270-4335 to register.

Cullens Nature Camp — Back by popular demand, June24 through July 1: Morning session 9:30 to 11:00 am Grades K-2 (finishing). Afternoon session 11:30 to 1 pm Grades 3-5 (finishing). Cost is $50. Limited to 20 students per group. These groups generally fill up quickly so for further information or to sign up, please call Laurie at 270-4335.

HSYAB — Will meet on Monday, April 25 at 5:30.

HSYAB Scholarship forms are available in the High School Career Center. Needs to be returned to NYS by May 2.

MYSAB — Will meet on Monday, May 2, in Room A-10 at the Newtown Middle School. The meeting will run from 2:15 to 3:30 PM.

NYCAAP — AIDS Awareness group for high school students meets Wednesdays at 7:30 pm at NYS.

Wired (formerly NO SUDS) — Meets Thursdays at NHS from 2 to 3 pm in room A-111. Wired is also presenting a free “Movie Night” on Saturday, April 30, 7:30 to 10 pm, to celebrate Newtown’s Stop Underage Drinking Week. The film will be The Incredibles. The event will be outside beside the greenhouse parking lot at Newtown High School. Newtown Youth Services will provide parent chaperones. Refreshments will be sold by Wired at the event and proceeds will be donated to charitable organizations. Bring your own blanket and chair. Rain date will be Friday, May 6, in the NHS cafeteria.

Children of Divorce — Grades one through six. Usually meets first and third Monday of the month. May 2 and May 16 will be the final meetings. The time is 6 to 7:15 pm. This is an interactive group using tools such as games and art therapy. Call for further information. There is no fee for this group.

SibShops — Grades one through six. Usually meets the last Monday of the month from 5 to 7 pm. Meetings are ongoing through May. The next meeting will be April 25. Due to scheduling conflicts, the May meeting will be on Wednesday, May 18. There is no fee for this group. All programs take place at NYS, 10 Glen Road, Sandy Hook, unless noted. For further information, or to register for a program, call NYS at 270-4335.

 

Gail Smith

And Outstanding

Youth Awards

Gail Smith Awards — Each year Newtown Youth Services is proud to recognize one adult, one youth, and one business for their exceptional contribution to the youth of Newtown. The presentation of the Gail Smith Awards is Monday, May 23, 7 pm, at Booth Library.

Outstanding Youth Awards — Nominees will be judged on outstanding qualities in the following categories: service to others, babysitting, friend, sister/brother, or any other outstanding qualities. We will be presenting these awards on Thursday, May 26, at 4 pm in the Booth Library.

Nominations forms for both awards are available at NYS, the schools, churches, Drug Center, Booth Library, and Park and Rec. All nominations must be received by noon, May 6.