** VOLUNTEERS NEEDED **

Would you like to help with the organization of the second annual Newtown Road Race? The first general meeting will be held Saturday, February 10, at 9 am, in the Head O’ Meadow School cafeteria. Everyone is welcome to attend. This 5K race/walk and kids run is a wonderful opportunity to become involved with a highly successful event that benefits Newtown Youth Services. Last year’s race raised more than $25,000.

Come to the meeting and find out how just a few hours of your time can make a difference for the youth of Newtown. Volunteering is also a terrific way to make new friends. For additional information, call NYS, 270-4335, or visit newtownroadrace.com.

HSYAB will meet on Monday, February 12, at 2 pm, in the high school cafeteria.

Super Sitters — Another course will run on Tuesdays, beginning on February 27 and run every week through March 27. Time is 3:15 to 4:45 pm each Tuesday. The fee, for the five sessions, is $50, which includes all materials and snacks. Space is limited and this course tends to fill quickly. To register, call NYS at 270-4335.

**NEW** Sports Conditioning, Weight Training & Cycling — Newtown Youth Services is pleased to partner with The Fitness Loft, a new gym in town, to offer a six-week program for middle school girls and boys. Boys will begin their sessions on Monday, February 26, and meet on Mondays and Wednesdays. Girls’ classes will begin on Tuesday, February 27, and meet Tuesdays and Thursdays. Both classes will meet for a total of 12 sessions over the six weeks from 2:15 to 3:15. The cost is $120 and will take place at The Fitness Loft on Simm Lane. To register for this program, call NYS at 270-4335.

Groups For Moms

Moms of Infants — For ages birth to one year will meet on Tuesdays, from 10:30 to 11:30 am. Call Newtown Youth Services at 270-4335 to register.

Gym Time is held on Wednesdays from 9:30 to 11:30 am, and is for preschool children. The fee is $30 and the group meets at the Edmond Town Hall Gym.

Support Groups

Grandparents’ Group — The Second Time Around: Raising Your Children’s Children is an ongoing support program that meets on Wednesdays from noon to 1:30 pm. There is no fee.

Hope and Support will meet on Mondays, from 7:30 to 9:30 pm. Parents or caregivers with questions or concerns about a child’s possible or confirmed substance use or abuse are welcome to attend this group. The Hope Group will not meet on school holidays, school breaks, or on snow days.

**NEW** NAMI Support Group for relatives and caregivers of the mentally ill. Join in a confidential and supportive setting to discuss and share information, resources, and fellowship twice a month. The group meets on the first and third Monday of each month from 9:30 to 10:30 at NYS, 10 Glen Road, Sandy Hook. Due to the holiday, the group will meet informally on February 19 only, at Mocha. For further information, contact Laura Miller Kurtz, 313-0412.

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