What's Happening at Stepping Stone

 Weekly Update
Week of June 8th, 2026
506-450-7849
 
 
Breakfast- This Saturday, June 6th form 8:00 to 11:00am. Cost $10. Everyone is welcome! Sponsored by a Member of the Centre.  Winner of last month’s 50/50 was Rennetta.
 
Information Session- Stroke Navigator - Wednesday June 10th at 3:00 pm. Presented by Lisa Lewis, Stroke Navigator with the Heart and Stroke Foundation of New Brunswick. Her presentation will provide an overview of stroke, including the different types of stroke, stroke risk factors, and prevention strategies. She will discuss the Stroke Navigation Program including Offering Support, Providing Education and Helping Make Connections.  Free and open to the public!
 
 SSSC Social - Trivia Night – Friday, June 12th. Doors open at 6:00pm and “quizzing” starts at 6:30pm. There will be snacks.  Free and open to the public.
 
Scrabble Tournament- Saturday, June 13th at 1:00pm. Cost $5. Minimum two (2) tables required. Call or sign-up at the Centre!
 
 Upcoming Events:
 
Information Session – Wednesday, June 17th at 3:00 pm - The City of Fredericton is planning improvements for Wilmot Park and want to hear from you. Join us and share your thoughts about the future of the Park.  Free and open to the public.
 
Lunch Around Freddy- Friday, June 19th at 11:30 am. Mama’s Pub, 500 Brookside Dr.  Call or sign-up at the Centre by noon on Thursday, June 18th
 
Mark Your Calendar- The Centre’s Musical Groups are holding their Fundraising Concert on Sunday, June 21st at 2:00 pm at the Fredericton Cultural Centre - Admittance by Donation. Please spread the word and join us for some great music and support the Centre at the same time. There will be cookies! 
 
Information Session - Fire Safety – Wednesday, June 24th at 3:00 pm
 
Community Health:
 
Our Board of Directors asks you to please use the hand sanitizer available on entering the Centre.  Masks are available. If you are able to, please assist with the sanitizing of chairs and equipment used in your program. Together, let’s work to keep you and our Centre community healthy.
 
 
 
Notices of Interest from the Centre:
 
Tour of Ste Anne’s Court, Retirement Living:  Tour of Ste Anne’s Court, Retirement Living:  Ste. Anne’s Court is offering a free lunch and tour of the facility for 10 members of Stepping Stone Senior Centre on Wednesday, June 10 on a first come first served basis. The time is 12:15 to arrive in the Lobby and lunch is served at 12:30. To register, call 506- 450- 9433 or e-mail
[email protected]. 
 
Donations Needed - The Wagon Outreach program, as the temperatures rise, is asking for donations of water and juice boxes. These items may be placed in the bin by the front desk of Stepping Stone Senior Centre. 
Thank you for supporting this important initiative. Your donations are very appreciated. 
 
 
Yard/Bake Sale – Thank You! To all who played a role in a very successful Yard/Bake Sale. Your contributions of sale items; baked goodies, renting tables, volunteering your time and
talents covering sale tables, assisting with set up, greeting those coming in was a great collective effort. Your efforts and commitment raised $715 for the Centre.  Great Job! 
 
Community Notices:
 
The Thomists Big Band – This Friday, June 5 at 7:30 pm.  Admission by donation to Fredericton Cultural Centre, 28 Saunders St.
 
Mindfulness and Conscious Living Silent Day Retreat – Sunday, June 14, 8:45 am-4:00 pm. By donation.  The Iris Center, 160 Sunset Drive.  This is an opportunity to come together with like-minded people to explore yourself and the natural environment at the Iris Center. Over the course of 7 hours in silence, we will experience various guided and self-guided mindfulness practices with a cyclic flow through stillness and movement practices including mindful eating and listening.  Dress appropriately for weather and movement, bring boots to explore the property, and a bag lunch and fluids.  For more information and to register: [email protected]
 
Hike for Hospice – Sunday, June 14th starting at 10:00 am – Start a Team, be part of a team, or donate directly at https://hospicefredericton.ca/hikeforhospice2026/ .  The Hike starts at 621 Churchill Row.
 
Tech Help – Free!  One-on-one!  Fredericton Public Library.  Call to register at 506-460-2812
 
Food Smart is a monthly food buying program.  You order a bag (large, reusable) on the first Thursday of the month and pick up your bag the second Thursday of the month.  Order by phone or email and pick up in the parking lot beside the Stepping Stone Senior Centre at 11 am.  You pay $15 for a bag worth at least $30 worth of produce.  Contact Mary Farrell at 506-455-1251 or email [email protected]  to order.
 
 
 
 
Any day that the Centre is closed, for any reason, a notice is emailed to Members, posted on Facebook, and announced on CBC Information Morning.

We have members with a life threatening or severe allergies to Latex and Scents
 
 
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