Parent Education Program (PEP)

The State of Connecticut requires completion of this program as a prerequisite to granting a divorce. Sessions of the course sequence are designed to help families cope with the effects of divorce on children. Call 426-8103 for more information.

NYFS 22nd Annual Holiday Festival

The Newtown Youth & Family Services 22nd Annual Holiday Festival will be held Sunday, December 2, from 11 am to 5 pm, on Main Street. For more information, call 270-4335.

NYCAAP Bake Sale & Pumpkin Decorating will be held Saturday, October 13, from noon to 4 pm at Paproski’s Tree Farm.

Halloween Decorating & Plant the Promise Party — Decorating the grounds at 17 Church Hill for Halloween as well as planting tulips and daffodils for “Look at Me: I’m Drug Free” week on Saturday, October 27, from 11 am to 2 pm. All are welcome to join.

Moms Programs

Moms of Infants up to one year will meet Tuesday, October 9, from 10:30 to 11:30 am.

Gym Time next meets Wednesday, October 10, from 9:30 to 11:30 am at Edmond Town Hall.

Call NYFS for further information or to register.

Youth Programs

Youth Advisory Board (YAB) will meet Tuesday, October 9, from 2 to 3 pm, in the high school cafeteria.

NYCAAP will meet Wednesday, October 10, from 7 to 8 pm, at Newtown High School.

Support Groups

Hope & Support will meet Monday, October 15, from 7:30 to 9:30 pm.

Grandparents/Caregivers will meet Wednesday, October 10, from noon to 2 pm.

Sib Shops and Children of Divorce are on hiatus until November. Dates and times will be announced soon.

All groups meet at 10 Glen Road, unless otherwise noted. For additional info, call 270-4335.