1979–2004

25 Years of Excellence

Serving Newtown!

 

Newtown Youth Services’ Open House—

Sunday, September 19

The staff and board of directors would like to extend a public invitation to our first open house in our new location. Feel free to drop in anytime between 2 and 5 pm for a tour and some refreshments. No need to call. We look forward to meeting you! 

Attention Chess Lovers!

Instructor needed for Reed Intermediate School Chess Club from 3 to 4pm once a week beginning in mid-October. Please call NYS for further information.

Entertainment Books 2005

Entertainment Books are available once again. The cost is $22 and the book may be used right away. Please call NYS to arrange your purchase.

Moms Groups

Moms Groups run September 28 through December 7.

Moms of Babies — Newborns to 12 months — Meets every Tuesday from 10:30 to 11:30 am in the Parents’ Corner.

Moms of Toddlers — Walkers to 24 Months — Meets every Thursday from 10:30 to 11:30 am in the Parents’ Corner.

The fee for each of these groups is $25. Call NYS to register.

Moms of Multiples will meet once a month. Time and day of group is still pending. Please call if interested.

Gym Time — Meets every Wednesday, October 6 through December 15, at Edmond Town Hall from 10 am to noon. This is for walkers to preschool. Fee is $30. Please call if interested.

Attention High School And Middle School Students

Community service opportunities are still available. Call for additional information.

Job Bank

Job Bank is a service available to residents in need of assistance with jobs such as yard work, snow removal, baby-sitting, help with parties, computers, office work, and more. Contact Erin or Shannon at NYS with your job request and she can suggest a fee schedule appropriate for each job situation.

Parent Programs

Newtown Parent Connection Mark your calendars — Tuesday, September 28, from 7 to 9 pm, at Newtown Middle School. Internationally renowned motivational speaker Norm Bossio will kickoff this year’s forums with “How to Remain Calm on the Titanic: Secrets to Successful Parenting.”

Wednesday, October 20, 7 to 9 pm, at NMS, will feature substance abuse expert John Hamilton.

For more information, visit Newtownparentconnection.org.

Hope and Support Group — If you are a parent with questions or concerns about your child’s possible or confirmed involvement with substances, you are invited to attend the Hope and Support group. This group meets Mondays from 7:30 to 9:30 pm in the Parents’ Corner. All are welcome.

Youth Programs

Super Sitters Course — The first session of the school year will be held Wednesdays beginning on October 6 and continuing October 13, 20, 27, and November 3. Time is 3:15 to 4:45 pm. The fee is $40 and includes all materials and snack.

Only a few spaces remain! Call NYS at 270-4335 to register.

HYSAB — A community service group, will meet on Tuesday, September 28, at 5:30 pm at NYS. This group will meet on Tuesdays for the first few meetings, then move back to Mondays.

MYSAB — A community service group will hold its first meeting on Monday, September 27, from 2:15 to 3:15 pm. This group is open to all middle school-age students. Meeting days will alternate to accommodate students’ schedules. The location will be announced. Please call NYS for further information.

NYCAAP — An AIDS awareness group for high school students will meet on Wednesday, September 22, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm at NYS.

Children of Divorce — Grades 1 through 6. Meets first and third Monday of the month beginning on October 4 from 6 to 7:15 pm. This interactive group uses tools including art therapy and games.

SibShops — Grades 1 through 6. Meets the last Monday of the month from 5 to 7 pm. This group begins Monday, October 25 and is ongoing through May.

There is no fee for either Children of Divorce or SibShops.

All programs will take place at Newtown Youth Services, 10 Glen Road in Sandy Hook, unless noted. For further information, or to register, contact NYS at 270-4335.