1979-2004 ~ 25 Years of Excellence Serving Newtown!

Thank you so very much to all who helped make our Dinner/Dance Auction a big success! Your generosity is greatly appreciated!

Mark Your Calendars!

The NYS Annual Talent Show is Friday, May 7. Auditions will be held April 5 and 7 from 4 to 6 pm. Call to schedule an audition time.

High School PTSA

Meeting

Thank you for your support on March 26. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 6, from 7:30 to 8:30 am, at Newtown High School followed by an evening meeting on Wednesday, May 5, at 7 pm, location to be determined.

Independent Living Day

Saturday, May 1. This is a great community service opportunity to help the elderly with household chores. Please call to lend a hand.

Attention High School

& Middle School Students

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

Volunteers Needed

NYS is moving in early 2004 and is seeking assistance. Anyone who can lend a hand in any way would certainly be appreciated. This is also a great opportunity for community service. Call NYS if you would like to spend some time helping us.

Job Bank

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

Moms Groups

Moms of Babies birth to 12 months: Tuesdays, 10:30 to 11:30 am.

Moms of Toddlers 12 to 18 months: Thursdays, 10:30 to 11:30 am.

Moms of Multiples/Ongoing: Will meet monthly until the spring. The next meeting will be Wednesday, April 7, from 9:30 to 10:30 am.

Parent Programs

Parent Connection is an organization formed by concerned parents and other informed citizens of Newtown to address the problem of substance use and abuse in our community.

Please note: Due to a scheduling conflict, the next Parent Connection forum, a discussion between students and parents on substance abuse, has been changed from April 14 to April 28, at 7 pm, at Newtown Middle School. 

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: Dates for the June session are going to be June 28-30 and July 1-2 from 1 to 2:30 pm. Fee is $40. Only a few spots remain. Please call to register.

 Children of Divorce Support Group: Meets the first and third Monday of the month. The next meeting will be Monday, April 5, from 6 to 7:15 pm.

Sib-Shops Support Group: For siblings of children who have disabilities will meet the second Monday of the month. The next meeting will be Monday, April 12, from 5 to 7 pm. For questions or further information contact Laurie at NYS.

4H: Grades 5 and 6, Tuesdays, 3 to 4:30 pm. Meetings will be held at the Greenhouse.

HYSAB: The next meeting will be Monday, April 12, at 5:45 pm.

MSYAB: The next meeting will be announced.

NYCAAP: (Newtown Youth Creating AIDS Awareness for Peers) Call for meeting schedule.

All programs will take place at Newtown Youth Services, 41-A Main Street, unless noted.

To register or for further information call NYS at 270-4335.