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Published: May 02, 2026 at 07:30 AM
On Saturday, May 16, 6-9 pm, local fourth grader Jack Liberta invites the Newtown community to Affinity Esports, 27 Glen Road, to participate in Gaming For Change. Attendance is $50, and all proceeds will go to Tommy’s Place, an organization that giv...
Published: May 02, 2026 at 07:00 AM
West Hartford resident John Scully understands firsthand the heartbreak — and hope — of loving someone living with dementia.
For the final eight years of her life, Scully’s mother was nonverbal. During her 13 years in a nursing home, he struggled to ...
Published: Apr 13, 2026 at 07:30 AM
April is Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month. One local mom has been on a mission to unite local governments, police departments, and community members to celebrate those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
National Institute of Mental Health desc...
Published: Apr 13, 2026 at 07:00 AM
Move More Newtown, an effort to get locals to increase their activity levels and embrace a healthier lifestyle, kicked off with a walk around Fairfield Hills on Wednesday, April 1.
As a way to "spring" into the season of getting outdoors, Newtown Hea...
Published: Apr 06, 2026 at 07:00 AM
On March 17, community members gathered for Regional Hospice’s first Good Morning Community Breakfast at The Amber Room Colonnade in Danbury. In keeping with the holiday spirit, guests were treated not only to plenty of green, they also heard from Ce...
Updated: Mar 31, 2026 at 12:40 PM
Newtown Health District and its key partners — Newtown Parks & Recreation, Newtown Senior Center, and Newtown Community Center — invite the community to join them as they spring into the season of getting outdoors.
Newtown Health District and partner...
Updated: Mar 23, 2026 at 11:46 AM
Grateful Gatherings are an opportunity for residents and neighbors to focus on gratitude to provide community connection, invigorating reflection and conversation, and practical tools for living a meaningful and flourishing life. Gatherings are open ...
Published: Mar 18, 2026 at 07:00 AM
On Saturday, March 7, Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary (CVHAS) sponsored a two-part session on qigong and sound bathing in Catherine’s Learning Barn as part of its Soulful Saturday series.
The qigong session was led by certified qigong instr...
Published: Mar 17, 2026 at 07:00 AM
During February, Newtown Health District, in collaboration with Newtown Human Services, Parks & Recreation, and Newtown Community Center, presented residents and members with a unique heart health month opportunity. Residents were able to participate...
Published: Mar 13, 2026 at 07:15 AM
St Rose of Lima Parish Health Ministry, in collaboration with Western CT Coalition, will be hosting a community discussion on vaping on Tuesday, April 7, 6:30-8 pm. This discussion is open to all who are interested in learning more about vaping in th...
