Senior services for Newtown seniors are available at the Multipurpose Building on Riverside Road in Sandy Hook. The Senior Center is under the auspices of the Commission on Aging. The center is run by Senior Services Director Marilyn Place. For more

By LINDA BAUER

Published: Sep 03, 2010 12:00 am

Senior services for Newtown seniors are available at the Multipurpose Building on Riverside Road in Sandy Hook. The Senior Center is under the auspices of the Commission on Aging. The center is run by Senior Services Director Marilyn Place. For more information about programs offered at the Senior Center call 203-270-4310.

You may drop in at the Senior Center weekdays between 9 am and 4 pm. A hot meal is served at noon, for which you must reserve three days in advance.

Newtown has daily door-to-door minibus service Monday through Friday. Buses also run all day from the Senior Center to Sand Hill Plaza. On Fridays, the bus alternates between rides to Danbury Fair Mall and Berkshire Plaza in Danbury (to Walmart Route 6). Cost is 65Â¢ each way for the Sand Hill Plaza trip, 75Â¢ each way for out of town. Call 203-748-2511 TWO DAYS IN ADVANCE to book a ride and get the out-of-town Friday schedule.

This Weekâs Programs

*The Newtown Senior Center will be closed Monday, September 6, in observance of Labor Day.

*On Thursday, September 9, at 1 pm, come enjoy the movie Itâs Complicated with Meryl Streep. Popcorn will be served.

Upcoming Programs

*Newtown Senior Center is accepting donations for the White Elephant Room for the Fall Bazaar. Bring in your treasures. The bazaar will be October 22-24.

*Richard Clark returns on Monday, September 13, at 1 pm, with the love trilogy The Good Doctor, Migration, and Myra andâ¦

*Learn how to protect your jewelry from theft at home, while traveling, or when selling or buying and passing to the next generation on Wednesday, September 15, at 1:30 pm.

*Music From The Heart, a program of old favorite songs, featuring Bucky Milam, with Ethel Kaufman and Jeremy Alston, will be Tuesday, September 21, at 1 pm, at the Newtown Senior Center.

*AARP Driving class will be Thursday and Friday, September 23 and 24, between 12:30 and 4:30 pm. Must attend both classes; registration is required. For AARP members, $12; for nonmembers, $14.

*Flu shot clinics will be Tuesdays, October 5 and 19, from 9 am to noon.

Day Trips

*The Inn at Villa Bianca is featuring a Rock ânâ Roll party, with dancing to live 50s music on Wednesday, September 8. A family-style luncheon will be served. Limit 12 people. Transportation will be provided. Depart at 11 am; cost is $29.95.

*Showing at Westchester Theatre on Wednesday, October 6, is Jekyll & Hyde. Lunch is included. Depart at 9:30 am; Cost is $88.

*Enjoy an elegant lunch at the famous Red Lion Inn in Stockbridge, Mass., visit the Crane Museum of Papermaking, and taste seven different wines at Furnace Brook Winery on Wednesday, October 13. Depart at 7:15, ETA at 6 pm in Newtown. Cost is $74 based on 40â52 people.

*Oktoberfest, a Bavarian day of feasting, dancing music, activities, open bar, and entertainment will be at Huntâs Landing in Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, October 27. Depart at 9:30; cost is $80.

Recurring Activities

*YOGA classes are Monday and Thursday at 10:30 am.

*Billiards room; poker/card room; ping pong; and Wii bowling, golf, tennis, and baseball.

*Wii BOWLING, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday afternoons.

*MAKE CARDS FOR OUR TROOPS every Tuesday from 10 am to noon and 1 to 3 pm.

*BEGINNERS BRIDGE LESSONS on Wednesday, 10 am with Mary Matern.

Monday: AM hatha yoga, exercise, PM chorus group, art class, pinochle, poker, gin rummy etc, exercise.

Tuesday: AM line dancing, cards for troops; PM Tai Chi, pinochle, poker, gin rummy etc, Wii bowling.

Wednesday: AM bridge, exercise; PM exercise.

Thursday: AM hatha yoga, pinochle, poker, gin rummy etc; PM Scrabble, pinochle, poker, gin rummy etc.

Friday: AM Mah Jongg, quilting, exercise, chair yoga; PM knitting/crocheting.

Menu For Week Of September 6â10

Monday: The center will be closed for Labor Day.

Tuesday: Sweet and sour meatballs over noodles, green beans, herbed breadstick, chocolate chip cookie.

Wednesday: Pork loin with gravy, mashed potato, fresh acorn squash, whole wheat bread, cinnamon applesauce.

Thursday: Crab cake with tarter sauce and lemon wedge, rice pilaf, fiesta blend vegetables, potato bread, seasonal fresh fruit.

And for planning ahead â

Monday, September 13: Spaghetti with meatballs in marinara sauce, parmesan cheese, California blend vegetables, Italian bread, cranberry juice, apricot halves.

Tuesday, September 14: Fish with mild Creole sauce with lemon, roasted potato, fresh zucchini, wheat bread, seasonal fresh fruit.

The Voters Chose Newtown

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Margaret ‘Peggy’ Elizabeth Annett (July 31, 1943-April 26, 2025)

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Snapshot: Andy Ashla

The voters certainly spoke — and I respect the outcome — but let’s not forget that a “majority” doesn’t mean everyone agreed. Many of us are deeply concerned about the rising cost of living here. Supporting schools and services is important, but so is ensuring that residents can afford to stay in the town they love. We all want Newtown to be a great place to live, but lately, it’s starting to feel less like “Nicer in Newtown” and more like “More Expensive in Newtown.” That’s not sustainable, and it’s not a criticism of the town itself — it’s a call for responsible budgeting and long-term planning that doesn’t rely on tax increases year after year. I hope future decisions will reflect not just the desire to maintain services, but also the need to ease the financial burden on residents.

Budget, Capital Projects Pass: Officials Respond

I appreciate the passion behind this message, and I absolutely understand the desire to invest in our town. That said, I voted no — not because I don't care about Newtown, but because I do. Fiscal responsibility is not about ignoring problems, it’s about making sure we address them in a sustainable and transparent way. It’s frustrating to feel like every year there’s a new “urgent” reason to raise taxes, with little serious effort to curb spending or prioritize needs. I worry this just sets the stage for another round of increases next year. That doesn't mean I’m against education, safety, or our town’s future — it means I believe in accountability and in asking tough questions about how our money is managed. Voting no wasn't a rejection of Newtown — it was a call for more thoughtful, balanced leadership. I hope future conversations can include all perspectives, not just those willing to write a bigger check.

The voters spoke, loud and clear that they support our schools and municipal services. The majority vote was a mandate to keep delivering well rated education services and keep it" Nicer in Newtown."

Great effort by the those who attended to shine a light on the attacks on Democracy. Thanks for the article so all can understand whats happening.

Hundreds Attend ‘Rock This Democracy’ Rally

Thank you LeReine, for speaking out about this. The list of public servants who are unfairly targeted for abuse just for doing their jobs has been growing. It is a testament to the power of propaganda that otherwise good and well-meaning people can get so emotional as to act out in this way.

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