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Weekly Update Week of April 13th, 2026 506-450-7849 Tax Clinics –Thursday, April 23rd from 6:00-9:00pm. Saturday, April 25th from 10:00am-2:00pm and Monday April 27th form 6:00-9:00pm. Drop in to the Centre. Info Session – Wednesday, April 15th at 10:30 am. Understanding Cannabis and Alcohol use in later life with Dr. Janet Durkee Lloyd. We will learn that as we age, our bodies process alcohol and cannabis differently, increasing the risk of falls, memory issues, and harmful interactions with medications. We will discuss how to reduce risks and recognize warning signs of problematic use. Open House-25th Anniversary- Wednesday, April 15th from 3:00pm to 6:00pm. Greetings and Presentations at 3:30 pm. Lunch Around Freddy- Friday, April 17th at 11:30 am. Wetmore-Street Pub- 530 New Maryland Hwy, New Maryland. Call or sign-up at the Centre by the day before. Upcoming Events: Register by calling the Centre or drop in to sign-up. Meet the Mayoral & Ward 10 Candidates-Wednesday, April 22nd at 3:00pm- Bring your questions. Social Evening at the Centre! Friday, April 24th at 6:30 pm. Our first event will be a Trivia Night. Join us after supper for coffee, tea and maybe cookies. Doors open at 6:00 pm. Trivia starts about 6:30. We’ll be finished by 8:00.There is no admission, but if you like to bring some shareable snacks that would be grand. Open to the Public! Info Session- The Latest in Fraud and Scams- Wednesday, April 29th at 3:00pm – Presented by Constable Faron MacDonald, Fredericton Police Officer. These Upcoming Events are open to the public! Everyone is welcome! Free! 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: Step it Up for Stepping Stone Senior Centre's 25th -To celebrate the Centre's 25th Anniversary, we are also celebrating healthy lifestyles by logging up to 25kms and/or 25hrs of movement for the entire month of April. Every movement counts from exercise class to housework to grocery shopping. Register at the Centre, pick up your log sheet and start keeping track of how much you move. We will announce the total number of hrs and kms after all the activity logs are handed in by May 8th. Copies of the log sheet are available at the front desk. Thank You Open House for Eric Hart- The Centre and Line Dancers are holding an Open House to celebrate Eric Hart and thank him for the great years of Line Dance Instruction and what he means to the Centre. If you know of anyone who has danced with Eric in the past and would like to pass along this notice that would be great and much appreciated. If you happen to have a Northern Lights Dance Shirt, we think it would mean a lot to him if you were to wear it. Hope to see you on Saturday, April 18th between 2:00pm-5:00pm. 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. Follow us on Facebook, like and share our posts to help us spread the word! Community Notices Big News - Stepping Stone Senior Centre is bringing the heat to The Big Community Soup on April 17 at the Cultural Centre! We're one of five local culinary partners serving up Soups of the World at this incredible fundraising luncheon - and your vote could crown us the People's Choice Soup Award winner, announced LIVE on New Country 92.3! Tickets are $85 + HST and include a handcrafted pottery bowl you get to keep. Seating is limited, so don't wait. theculturalcentre/big:community-soup Wheels to Meals – Tuesday, April 14th at 11:30 at St. Mary’s Anglican Church (McEvoy St.) Only $10 for a freshly prepared, full meal, including dessert! To register call by Monday at 10 am – 506-458-9482. Memory Café – Sunday, April 19th from 2:00 – 4:00 pm - Stepping Stone Senior Centre. Death Café – Monday, April 20th from 2:00 – 3:30 pm – Brookside Wellness Centre (Brookside Mall). Everyone is welcome! No charge. Responding To Short-Term Memory Loss (Free, online, 6 course, Simile Training). Free. Simile offers people recently diagnosed with dementia and those who care for them the opportunity to discover a different, more meaningful way to connect and understand each other by developing an enhanced relationship. You can develop an enhanced relationship! Enhanced Relationships are based on feelings instead of knowledge and ideas. They are effective because feelings remain intact despite the presence of cognitive impairment (dementia). To access this free course: https://www.similetraining.ca/responding-to-short-term-memory-loss
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Weekly Update Week of April 6th, 2026 506-450-7849 Good Friday, April 3 & Easter Monday, April 6th, the Centre is closed. Breakfast – This Saturday, April 4th from 8:00-11:00am. Only $10 for a freshly prepared full breakfast! Sponsored by Edward Jones, Financial Advisors. New Offerings: Tax Clinics –Thursday, April 9th from 6:00-9:00pm. Saturday, April 11th from 10:00am-2:00pm. Drop in to the Centre to put your name on the list or call or email to register for the day and time that works for you. Info Session-Tax Planning in Retirement – Wednesday, April 8th at 3:00 pm. Are your retirement accounts structured to pay you, or the CRA? Are you taking enough? Not enough? What happens if money runs out, or out live your money? Is there a game-plan to work with when things do not go as planned? Drawing down your wealth without a structural blueprint is the fastest way to trigger heavy, avoidable taxes. In this brief presentation, we will break down exactly how to extract your capital efficiently, avoid the most common tax mistakes, and engineer a sustainable paycheck for the rest of your life. Presented by Brad Gallant of Edward Jones. Scrabble Tournament- Sunday, April 12th at 1:00pm. Sign up or call to register for a social afternoon, enjoying Scrabble. Invite your friends. Cost $5. Minimum number of tables required is 2. Tournaments are open to the public. Members, bring your friends and neighbours!! Upcoming Events: Register by calling the Centre or drop in to sign-up. Info Session – Wednesday, April 15th at 10:30 am. Understanding Cannabis and Alcohol use in later life with Dr. Janet Durkee Lloyd. We will learn that as we age, our bodies process alcohol and cannabis differently, increasing the risk of falls, memory issues, and harmful interactions with medications. We will discuss how to reduce risks and recognize warning signs of problematic use. Open House-25th Anniversary- Wednesday, April 15th from 3:00pm to 6:00pm Volunteer Recognition- To be rescheduled. Lunch Around Freddy- Friday April 17th at 11:30 am. Wetmore-Street Pub- 530 New Maryland Hwy, New Maryland Call or sign-up at the Centre by the day before. 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: Membership Renewal – It’s time to renew your yearly membership, if you have not already. Only $25 for a full year of belonging, socializing, and accessing programs and activities. You can access the Membership Application online at www.SteppingStoneSeniorCentre.com or drop-in at the Centre. Membership Renewals must be in by April 1 to continue receiving the Weekly Update and the Monthly Calendar by email. Step it Up for Stepping Stone Senior Centre's 25th -To celebrate the centre's 25th anniversary, we are also celebrating healthy lifestyles by logging up to 25km and/or 25hours of movement for the entire month of April. Every movement counts from exercise class to housework to grocery shopping. Register at the centre, pick up your log sheet and start keeping track of how much you move. We will announce the total number of hours and kms after all the activity logs are handed in by May 8th. Copies of the log sheet will available at the front desk. Reminder: The Centre is closed all day and evening when the local schools (i.e. Anglophone West School District – Zone 6) are closed because of stormy weather or poor driving conditions. 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. Follow us on Facebook, like and share our posts to help us spread the word! Community Notices Seniors for Climate – On April 8th at 6:30 EDT join Bill McKibben to examine the growing clean energy transition. For decades, climate conversations focused on the dangers ahead but another story is now unfolding: the rapid global rise of solar and wind power. Register below. https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CaaTWVrqSlaVfw5L44pMJg?link_id=0&can_id=bd4344d9cbcf834a44afdfb69002bd69&source=email-webinar-bill-mckibben-and-the-renewable-energy-revolution&email_referrer=email_3149171&email_subject=webinar-bill-mckibben-and-the-renewable-energy-revolution&&#/registration Responding To Short-Term Memory Loss (Free, online, 6 course, Simile Training). Free. Simile offers people recently diagnosed with dementia and those who care for them the opportunity to discover a different, more meaningful way to connect and understand each other by developing an enhanced relationship. You can develop an enhanced relationship! Enhanced Relationships are based on feelings instead of knowledge and ideas. They are effective because feelings remain intact despite the presence of cognitive impairment (dementia). To access this free course: https://www.similetraining.ca/responding-to-short-term-memory-loss Men’s Wellness Collective – Support Group meets every Tuesday at 6:30 pm at the Nomad Coffee (formerly The Abbey Café) 546 Queen St., Fredericton. Weekly Update Week of March 30th , 2026 506-450-7849 25th Anniversary of Stepping Stone Senior Centre – April 1, 2001 – April 1, 2026 – Open House 3:00 – 6:00 pm. Presentations at 3:30 pm. Everyone welcome! Breakfast - Saturday, April 4th from 8:00-11:00am. This breakfast is sponsored by Edward Jones, Financial Advisors. New Offerings: Tax Clinics – Saturday, March 28th from 10:00am- 2:00pm, Thursday, April 9th from 6:00pm-9:00pm and Saturday, April 11th from 10:00am -2:00pm. Upcoming Events: Register by calling the Centre or drop in to sign-up. Info Session-Tax Planning in Retirement – Wednesday, April 8th at 3:00 pm. Are your retirement accounts structured to pay you, or the CRA? Are you taking enough? Not enough? What happens if money runs out, or out live your money? Is there a game-plan to work with when things do not go as planned? Drawing down your wealth without a structural blueprint is the fastest way to trigger heavy, avoidable taxes. In this brief presentation, we will break down exactly how to extract your capital efficiently, avoid the most common tax mistakes, and engineer a sustainable paycheck for the rest of your life. Presented by Brad Gallant of Edward Jones. Beginner Ukulele Lessons- Restarting on April 9th from 2:00-3:00 pm. Cost $10 per class. Max 10 participants. 1 spot remaining. Bring your own Ukulele & music stand ( if you have one) & a tuner. A fun instrument to learn. Scrabble Tournament- Sunday, April 12th at 1:00pm. Sign up or call to register for a social afternoon, enjoying Scrabble. Invite your friends. Cost $5. Minimum number of tables required is 2. 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: Membership Renewal – It’s time to renew your yearly membership, if you have not already. Only $25 for a full year of belonging, socializing, and accessing programs and activities. You can access the Membership Application online at www.SteppingStoneSeniorCentre.com or drop-in at the Centre. Membership Renewals must be in by April 1 to continue receiving the Weekly Update and the Monthly Calendar by email. Lost & Found – Please check the items left behind to retrieve any items you may have left behind by accident. Items not collected by the end of the month will be available at our next Yard Sale. Reminder: The Centre is closed all day and evening when the local schools (i.e. Anglophone West School District – Zone 6) are closed because of stormy weather or poor driving conditions. 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. Follow us on Facebook, like and share our posts to help us spread the word! Community Notices Men’s Wellness Collective – a Support Group meets every Tuesday at 6:30 pm at the Nomad Coffee (formerly The Abbey Café) 546 Queen St. Third Age Centre Event – Friday, March 27th at 10:00am. Fredericton Cultural Centre, 28 Saunders Street. Free of charge. All are welcome. Light refreshments will be provided. Five (5) organizations will present on how they provide opportunities for older adults to get active and stay active. We are keeping their identities quiet for now, we want you to come out and see who they are. Pre-registration is encouraged but they are happy to welcome you on the day of the event. Phone: (506) 452-0526 [email protected] Seniors for Climate – On April 8th at 6:30 EDT join Bill McKibben to examine the growing clean energy transition. For decades, climate conversations focused on the dangers ahead but another story is now unfolding: the rapid global rise of solar and wind power. Register below. https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CaaTWVrqSlaVfw5L44pMJg?link_id=0&can_id=bd4344d9cbcf834a44afdfb69002bd69&source=email-webinar-bill-mckibben-and-the-renewable-energy-revolution&email_referrer=email_3149171&email_subject=webinar-bill-mckibben-and-the-renewable-energy-revolution&&#/registration Weekly Update Week of March 16th, 2026 506-450-7849 Drop-in Meditation Demo- Wednesday, March 18th at 1:00pm- Join our chair-based meditation class designed especially for older adults. This supportive session focuses on relaxation, breathing, and light guided imagery to calm the mind and ease tension in the body. No floor work is required; all practices are done comfortably seated. Improve mental clarity and emotional wellbeing while connecting with others. Suitable for beginners and experienced meditators alike. Leave feeling refreshed, centred, and peacefully restored each week. Regular classes are $5. Info Session- Thoughtful Estate Planning- Wednesday, March 18th at 3:00pm- Presented by Jodi Lee White- Planning for what truly matters: you and the people you care about. Join mobile Fredericton lawyer, Jodi Lee-White, of Wills for the UnWilling, for up to date information on making a thoughtful Estate plan, including a Will, Enduring Powers of Attorney, Health Care Directives, and more. Rowing for Fitness- starting Monday, March 16th at 11:30am. Also Friday, March 20th at 10:30am Cost is $75 dollars for 6 weeks or $ 15 for drop in. Functional Mobility- Starting Tuesday, March 17th at 11:30am and Thursday, March 19th at 10:30am. Cost is $120 dollars for 10 weeks or $ 15 for drop in. Core Strength and Mobility- Starting Tuesday, March 17th at 10:30am and Thursday, March 19th at 11:45am. Cost is $120 dollars for 10 weeks or $ 15 for drop in. Info Session – Wednesday, March 18th at 10:30 am. Understanding Psychosis in Later Life with Dr. Janet Durkee Lloyd. What happens when the mind has difficulty sorting out what is real and what is not real? This workshop will examine what psychosis is and how to recognize what it looks like in older adults. Learn to Row- Starting Friday, March 20th at 11:30 am. Cost is $75 dollars for 6 weeks or $ 15 for drop in. Lunch Around Freddy - Friday, March 20th at 11:30 am. The Hilltop, 1034 Prospect St, Fredericton. Call or sign-up at the Centre by the day before. Scrabble Tournament - Saturday, March 21st at 1:00pm. Sign up or call to register for a social afternoon, enjoying Scrabble. Invite your friends. Cost $5. Minimum number of tables required is 2. Upcoming Events: Register by calling the Centre or drop in to sign-up. Yang Style 8 Form Tai Chi for Beginners – Demo Class on Wednesday, March 25th at 10:30am. Gentle, flowing movements that promote relaxation and improve both physical and mental well-being. This will become a regular class if there is enough interest. Drop in for the Demo class (free) and register for the regular classes ($5) at the Centre. 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: We are looking for a Ukelele Instructor. If you, or anyone you know is interested in facilitating a beginners class, let us know. Call the Centre or drop in and speak with Krista Wilson, our Coordinator. Membership Renewal – It’s time to renew your yearly membership, if you have not already. Only $25 for a full year of belonging, socializing, and accessing programs and activities. You can access the Membership Application online at www.SteppingStoneSeniorCentre.com or drop-in at the Centre. Membership Renewals must be in by April 1 to continue receiving the Weekly Update and the Monthly Calendar by email. Lost & Found – Please check the items left behind (where the coat rack is located) to retrieve any items you may have left behind by accident. Reminder: The Centre is closed all day and evening when the local schools (i.e. Anglophone West School District – Zone 6) are closed because of stormy weather or poor driving conditions. Any day that the Centre is closed, for any reason, a notice is emailed to Members, posted on Facebook, and announced on CBC. Community Notices Men’s Wellness Collective – a Support Group meets every Tuesday at 6:30 pm at 75 Melissa St., Pepper Creek (3rd door on the side of the building). Get Your Benefits! – Tuesday, March 24; 1:00 – 5:00 pm, Brunswick St. Baptist Church, 161 York St. The following agencies will be present: CRA, Service Canada, Social Development, NB Housing, and 211NB. No registration required. March 11th 2026- Stepping Stone Senior Centre is closing at Noon, due to forecasted weather
Weekly Update Week of February 23rd, 2026 506-450-7849 Scrabble Tournament – THIS Saturday, February 21st at 1:00pm. Cost $5. Call or stop at the Centre to register. Mindful Stretch & Mobility with Nancy Swartz – Wednesdays at 9:00 am. February 25th will be a Demo class to introduce this gentle, chair-based class to support balance and comfort in everyday activities, reduce stiffness and tension, and encourage relaxation and body awareness. Please register at the Centre. Regular classes are $12 for drop-in. Annual General Meeting – Wednesday, February 25th, 1:30 pm. In person or by Zoom. -You can pick up the package of related materials at the Centre or have it emailed directly to you. -If you’d like to join the meeting by Zoom, please let us know so we can send you the link. -We are looking for submissions for Volunteer of the Year. Pick up the forms at the Centre or email us and we will send them to you. -Door Prize! $50 Fredericton Downtown Dollars. Must be present to win (in the room or on Zoom). To be drawn right after the meeting. Mahjongg Social - Saturday, February 28th at 1:00pm. Cost $5. Need a minimum of 16 participants. Sign up at the Centre or call to register. Upcoming Events: Movie – Wednesday, March 4th at 3:00 pm. Title to be announced next week. Breakfast- Saturday, March 7th from 8:00-11:00am. Only $10. Everyone is welcome! 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: Membership Renewal – It’s time to renew your yearly membership, if you have not already. Only $25 for a full year of belonging, socializing, and accessing programs and activities. Your membership entitles you to vote at the Annual General Meeting. You can access the Membership Application online or drop-in at the Centre www.SteppingStoneSeniorCentre.com Membership Renewals must be in by April 1 to continue receiving the Weekly Update and the Monthly Calendar by email. The City will be providing and setting up four raised beds for our members. We need a Gardening Working Group. Are you interested? We need to select the plants to be ordered sooner rather than later. Leave your name at the Front Desk if you would like to be part of this exciting project! The Centre is open March 2 - 6 with regular programming while the schools are closed for March Break. Community Notices Men’s Wellness Collective – a Support Group meets every Tuesday at 6:30 pm at 75 Melissa St., Pepper Creek (3rd door on the side of the building). Winter Carnival – Thursday, February 26th from 11:00 – 2:00 – Hospice Fredericton (3rd Floor). Photo Booth, Magic Show, Nacho Bar, Hot Dogs, Prizes, and much more! For more info: 506-478-6034 Free Phone-Based Wellness Program for Older Adults – St. Thomas University is hosting a series of workshops as part of a national project. We’re looking for older adults to join a supportive, 6-week program designed to help people feel more connected and build skills for coping with life’s challenges. Each weekly call is 90 minutes, and everything happens over the phone, so no travel required. For further information, contact Lyne Ouellet at 506-300-5252 or [email protected] Reminder: The Centre is closed all day and evening when the local schools (i.e. Anglophone West School District – Zone 6) are closed because of stormy weather or poor driving conditions. Any day that the Centre is closed, for any reason, a notice is emailed to Members, posted on Facebook, and announced on CBC. No notice means we’re open! Follow us on Facebook! Share our Posts!! Help us Spread the Word!!!
Weekly Update Week of February 16th, 2026 506-450-7849 The Centre is closed on Monday, February 16th Info Session – This Saturday, February 14th, 1:00-3:00 pm. Laura Guilfoyle, from the SPCA will share information about their services. They are bringing bunnies and cats! Come get some love and cuddles! Mindful Stretch & Mobility with Nancy Swartz – Wednesdays at 9:00 am. February 18th will be a Demo class to introduce this gentle, chair-based class to support balance and comfort in everyday activities, reduce stiffness and tension, and encourage relaxation and body awareness. Please register at the Centre. Regular classes are $12 for drop-in. Information Session: Wednesday, February 18th, 10:30 am. Understanding Delirium in Later Life with Dr. Janet Durkee-Lloyd. Not all memory loss or confusion in older adults is dementia. Come learn why early recognition if so important. Info Sessions are open to the public so bring your friends and neighbours! Lunch around Freddy - Friday, February 20th at 11:30 – The Ramada at 480 Riverside Dr, Fredericton. Sign up or call to register by the 19th of February at noon. Scrabble Tournament – Saturday, February 21st at 1:00pm- cost $5. Minimum number of 2 tables required. Call or stop at the Centre to register. Simply Making Art Together- Wednesdays at 11:00am. New members welcome. An interactive, one-on-one teaching of various art and painting mediums. Good for the mind and physical therapy. Cost is $5. Sign up at the Centre or call to register. Upcoming Events: Annual General Meeting – Wednesday, February 25th, 1:30 pm. In person or by Zoom. -You can pick up the package of materials at the Centre or call and have it emailed directly to you. -If you’d like to join the meeting by Zoom, please let us know so we can send you the link. -We are looking for submissions for Volunteer of the Year. Pick up the forms at the Centre or email us and we will send them to you. -Door Prize! $50 Fredericton Downtown Dollars. Must be present to win (in the room or on Zoom). To be drawn right after the meeting. Mahjongg Social - Saturday, February 28th at 1:00pm. Cost $5. Need a minimum of 16 participants. Sign up at the Centre or call to register. Community Health - The Flu Season in full swing. Please Sanitize!! Pharmacists say it is not too late to get vaccinated. Covid19 tests are available at pharmacies. 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: Membership Renewal – It’s time to renew your yearly membership, if you have not already. Only $25 for a full year of belonging, socializing, and accessing programs and activities. Your membership entitles you to vote at the Annual General Meeting coming up at the end of February. You can access the Membership Application online or drop-in at the Centre www.SteppingStoneSeniorCentre.com Membership Renewals must be in by April 1 to continue receiving the Weekly Update and the Monthly Calendar by email. Your Board of Directors is seeking a volunteer to lead the Events & Fundraising Committee. If you think you may be interested, please contact the Centre and we will get back to you with the information you need. If you would like to nominate someone, we will contact them and provide them with the necessary details. On Saturday, February 7th, SSSC had a booth at the Valentine’s Market at Scott’s Nursery. Many new connections were made and new members recruited. Margo L. won the free draw for a Breakfast for Two (March 7th at SSSC). Community Notices The Horizon’s Seniors Health program is partnering with Zoomers in Balance to offer quarterly education sessions for seniors online! The first virtual session is on Feb. 19, 2026 at 1 pm and is titled: Cognition and Aging: What’s Normal, What’s Not, and How to Protect your Brain. This talk will be offered by Dr. Patrick Feltmate, a Horizon geriatrician. All seniors are welcome. To sign up, visit: https://forms.gle/4uhjaeqkup4yUWVEA Free Phone-Based Wellness Program for Older Adults – St. Thomas University is hosting a series of workshops as part of a national project. We’re looking for older adults to join a supportive, 6-week program designed to help people feel more connected and build skills for coping with life’s challenges. Each weekly call is 90 minutes, and everything happens over the phone, so no travel required. For further information, contact Lyne Ouellet at 506-300-5252 or [email protected] The Changing Climate: A Canadian Perspective - An eight-week course designed to get participants up-to-date on the latest climate science. The online course runs weekly from February 17 to April 7 at 1:00-2:30 PM ET on Zoom, and a recording will be available for a week after each class. To sign up, a small registration fee of $25 is required. The course is led by Dr. Martin Bush, Ph.D., a climate researcher. Registering: at this link Winter Carnival – Thursday, February 26th from 11:00 – 2:00 – Hospice Fredericton (3rd Floor). Photo Booth, Magic Show, Nacho Bar, Hot Dogs, Prizes, and much more! For more info: 506-478-6034 Men’s Wellness Collective – a Support Group meets every Tuesday at 6:30 pm at 75 Melissa St., Pepper Creek (3rd door on the side of the building). Reminder: The Centre is closed all day and evening when the local schools (i.e. Anglophone West School District – Zone 6) are closed because of stormy weather or poor driving conditions. If you have a rental on those dates, you’ll be refunded or rescheduled. Any day that the Centre is closed, notices are emailed to Members, posted on Facebook, and announced on CBC. No notice means we’re open!
Weekly Update Week of February 9th, 2026 506-450-7849 Breakfast – This Saturday, February 7th from 8:00 – 11:00. Cost $10 for a freshly prepared, hot, full breakfast. The winner of the 50/50 draw at the January breakfast was Sandra S. The pot climbed up to $202. Info Session - Wednesday, February 11th at 3:00 pm. Loads of Laughter Book Project Members, come and learn about this interesting idea of creating a book, that will later be published, of interesting, amusing stories collected from Stepping Stone members. Interviews (30 minutes) will be set up with each individual after this session. Possible topics and examples will be provided. Facilitator: Elizabeth Walker. Info Session - Saturday, February 14th, 1:00-3:00 pm. Laura Guilfoyle, from the SPCA will share information about their services. They are bringing bunnies and cats! Come get love and cuddles! Information Sessions are FREE and open to the public. Invite your non-member friends! Upcoming Events: Mindful Stretch & Mobility with Nancy Swartz – Wednesdays at 9:00 am. February 18th will be a Demo class to introduce this gentle, chair-based class to support balance and comfort in everyday activities, reduce stiffness and tension, and encourage relaxation and body awareness. Please register at the Centre. Regular classes are $12 for drop-in. Lunch around Freddy- Friday, February 20th at 11:30 – The Ramada at 480 Riverside Dr, Fredericton. Sign up or call to register by the 19th of February at noon. Scrabble Tournament – Saturday, February 21st at 1:00pm- cost $5. Minimum number of 2 tables required. Annual General Meeting – Wednesday, February 25th, 1:30 pm. In person or by Zoom. -You can pick up the package of related materials at the Centre or call and have it emailed directly to you. -If you’d like to join the meeting by Zoom, please let us know so we can send you the link. -We are looking for submissions for Volunteer of the Year. Pick up the forms at the Centre or email us and we will send them to you. -Door Prize! $50 Fredericton Downtown Dollars. Must be present to win (in the room or on Zoom). To be drawn right after the meeting. Mahjongg Social- Saturday, February 28th at 1:00pm. Cost $5. Need a minimum of 16 participants. Sign up at the Centre or call to register. Membership Renewal – It’s time to renew your yearly membership, if you have not already. Only $25 for a full year of belonging, socializing, and accessing programs and activities. Your membership entitles you to vote at the Annual General Meeting coming up at the end of February. You can access the Membership Application online at www.SteppingStoneSeniorCentre.com or drop-in the Centre. Simply Making Art Together- Wednesdays at 11:00am. New members welcome. An interactive, one-on-one teaching of various art and painting mediums. Good for the mind and physical therapy. Cost is $5. Sign up or call to register. Community Health Emergency Rooms in N.B. are feeling the impact. Experts are seeing increases among young people but the predominant demographics are those over 65. Pharmacists say it is not too late to get vaccinated. Covid19 tests are available at pharmacies. 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. Community Notices UNB Research - Online (Teams) Focus Group - February 10th from 2:00 - 6:00 pm. Transitioning with Care (from hospital and with continued support in the community) for Older Adults. If you are interested or need more information, contact Jennifer Clarke at [email protected] or 506-470-4676 The Horizon’s Seniors Health program is partnering with Zoomers in Balance to offer quarterly education sessions for seniors online! The first virtual session is on Feb. 19, 2026 at 1 pm and is titled: Cognition and Aging: What’s Normal, What’s Not, and How to Protect your Brain. This talk will be offered by Dr. Patrick Feltmate, a Horizon geriatrician. All seniors are welcome. To sign up, visit: https://forms.gle/4uhjaeqkup4yUWVEA Free Phone-Based Wellness Program for Older Adults – St. Thomas University is hosting a series of workshops as part of a national project. We’re looking for older adults to join a supportive, 6-week program designed to help people feel more connected and build skills for coping with life’s challenges. Each weekly call is 90 minutes, and everything happens over the phone, so no travel required. For further information, contact Lyne Ouellet at 506-300-5252 or [email protected] The Changing Climate: A Canadian Perspective - An eight-week course designed to get participants up-to-date on the latest climate science. The online course runs weekly from February 17 to April 7 at 1:00-2:30 PM ET on Zoom, and a recording will be available for a week after each class. To sign up, a small registration fee of $25 is required. The course is led by Dr. Martin Bush, Ph.D., a climate researcher. Registering: at this link Lunch & Learn – Fire Safety – Friday, February 20th at 1:00 pm – York Care, Friendship Centre. RSVP by February 13th at 506-444-4474 Pink Shirt Day – February 25th – Boys & Girls Club. To order your T-shirt or Hoodie call 606-472-5112 Winter Carnival – Thursday, February 26th from 11:00 – 2:00 – Hospice Fredericton (3rd Floor). Photo Booth, Magic Show, Nacho Bar, Hot Dogs, Prizes, and much more! For more info: 506-478-6034 Men’s Wellness Collective – a Support Group meets every Tuesday at 6:30 pm at 75 Melissa St., Pepper Creek (3rd door on the side of the building). Better Sleep Without Pills: Safer Strategies. Video Post: Insomnia and sleep disorders: Understanding these as we age: https://www.mcmasteroptimalaging.org/blog/detail/videos/2024/02/08/insomnia-and-sleep-disorders-understanding-and-managing-these-as-we-age Website: MySleepWell.ca - Resource Centre: https://mysleepwell.ca/resource-centre/ Reminder: The Centre is closed all day and evening when the local schools (i.e. Anglophone West School District – Zone 6) are closed because of stormy weather or poor driving conditions. If you have a rental on those dates, you’ll be refunded or rescheduled. Any day that the Centre is closed, notices are emailed to Members, posted on Facebook, and announced on CBC. No notice means we’re open! Weekly Update Week of February 2nd, 2026 506-450-7849 Membership Renewal – It’s time to renew your yearly membership, if you have not already. Only $25 for a full year of belonging, socializing, and accessing programs and activities. Your membership entitles you to vote at the Annual General Meeting coming up at the end of February. You can access the Membership Application online at www.SteppingStoneSeniorCentre.com or drop-in the Centre. Simply Making Art Together- Wednesdays at 11:00am. New members welcome. An interactive, one-on-one teaching of various art and painting mediums. Good for the mind and physical therapy. Cost is $5. Sign up or call to register. Attention Members! We are seeking volunteers interested in serving on the Communications Committee or the Membership Committee. We are also seeking a volunteer to chair the Events & Fundraising Committee. If you would like more information, please contact Sandra Dewar, chair of the Volunteer Committee. Call or email the Centre. Breakfast – Saturday, February 7th from 8:00 – 11:00. Cost $10 for a freshly prepared, hot, full breakfast. The winner of the 50/50 draw at the January breakfast was Sandra S. The pot climbed up to $202. Card & Board Games – Wednesday, February 4th at 10:30 am. This event is part of the Nursing Home Without Walls program. Everyone is welcome! Drop in!! Free!!! Corporate Donations or Sponsorships! If you support a business or organization that you think may be interested in sponsoring one of our monthly breakfasts, sponsoring a program or event, or making a donation to the Centre, let us know and we will work with you to approach them. Thanks! Upcoming Events: Info Session - Wednesday, February 11th at 3:00 pm. Loads of Laughter Book Project Members, come and learn about this interesting idea of creating a book, that will later be published, of interesting, amusing stories collected from Stepping Stone members. Interviews (30 minutes) will be set up with each individual after this session. Possible topics and examples will be provided. Facilitator: Elizabeth Walker. Info Session - Saturday, February 14th, 1:00-3:00 pm. Laura Guilfoyle, from the SPCA will share information about their services. They are bringing critters!!! Information Sessions are open to the public. Invite your non-member friends! Annual General Meeting – Wednesday, February 25th, 1:30 pm.
Emergency Rooms in N.B. are feeling the impact. Experts are seeing increases among young people but the predominant demographics are those over 65. Pharmacists say it is not too late to get vaccinated. Covid19 tests are available at pharmacies. 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. Community Notices Plant-Powered Potluck - January 31st 6:00 – 8:00 pm; Odell Park Lodge (Upper Level), 397 Rookwood Avenue, Hosted by Mary-Ellen & John Landry, SLS Health Coaching. Open to anyone looking to add more plant-powered recipes and food in their repertoire. What to bring: Appetizers, mains, desserts, soups, salads, hot, cold...anything goes so long as it is made with 100% plant-based ingredients. No animal products, please. This event cannot guarantee or be responsible for those with food allergies or food intolerances. Nuts can be expected. To decrease consumer waste, all guests are to bring their own utensils, bowls and plates. Parking available in the lower lot off Rookwood Avenue. Free of charge! Nursing Home Without Walls – Tea & Toast on Friday, February 6th at 2:00 pm at York Care Centre Learning Centre, 100 Sunset Dr., Fredericton. A special guest, hot beverages, toast, and various spreads! RSVP by Feb. 4 at 506-444-4474 UNB Research - Online (Teams) Focus Group - February 10th from 2:00 - 6:00 pm. Transitioning with Care (from hospital and with continued support in the community) for Older Adults. If you are interested or need more information, contact Jennifer Clarke at [email protected] or 506-470-4676 The Horizon’s Seniors Health program is partnering with Zoomers in Balance to offer quarterly education sessions for seniors online! The first virtual session is on Feb. 19, 2026 at 1 pm and is titled: Cognition and Aging: What’s Normal, What’s Not, and How to Protect your Brain. This talk will be offered by Dr. Patrick Feltmate, a Horizon geriatrician. All seniors are welcome. To sign up, visit: https://forms.gle/4uhjaeqkup4yUWVEA Free Phone-Based Wellness Program for Older Adults – St. Thomas University is hosting a series of workshops as part of a national project. We’re looking for older adults to join a supportive, 6-week program designed to help people feel more connected and build skills for coping with life’s challenges. Each weekly call is 90 minutes, and everything happens over the phone, so no travel required. For further information, contact Lyne Ouellet at 506-300-5252 or [email protected] The Changing Climate: A Canadian Perspective - An eight-week course designed to get participants up-to-date on the latest climate science. The online course runs weekly from February 17 to April 7 at 1:00-2:30 PM ET on Zoom, and a recording will be available for a week after each class. To sign up, a small registration fee of $25 is required. The course is led by Dr. Martin Bush, Ph.D., a climate researcher. Registering: at this link Men’s Wellness Collective – a Support Group meets every Tuesday at 6:30 pm at 75 Melissa St., Pepper Creek (3rd door on the side of the building). Reminder: The Centre is closed all day and evening when the local schools (i.e. Anglophone West School District – Zone 6) are closed because of stormy weather or poor driving conditions. If you have a rental on those dates, you’ll be refunded or rescheduled. Any day that the Centre is closed, notices are emailed to Members, posted on Facebook, and announced on CBC. No notice means we’re open! Follow the Centre on Facebook! Like & Share!! Help us spread the word!!! Weekly Update Week of January 26th, 2026 506-450-7849 Membership Renewal – It’s time to renew your yearly membership, if you have not already. Only $25 for a full year of belonging, socializing, and accessing programs and activities. Your membership entitles you to vote at the Annual General Meeting coming up at the end of February. You can access the Membership Application online at www.SteppingStoneSeniorCentre.com or drop-in the Centre. Fluid Dance - Tuesdays at 12:45pm. New members welcome! Cost is $5. Sign up or call to register. Simply Making Art Together- Wednesdays at 11:00am. New members welcome. An interactive one on one teaching of various art and painting mediums ---good for the mind and physical therapy. Cost is $5. Sign up or call to register. Ukulele Lessons – This program is on hold for the time being. Attention Members! We are seeking volunteers interested in serving on the Communications Committee or the Membership Committee. If you would like more information, please contact Sandra Dewar, chair of the Volunteer Committee. Call or email the Centre. Jacket- Tuesday, Jan. 13th someone in the morning sessions went home with the wrong jacket. If you have a Large, navy, hooded Columbia with black gloves in the pocket and initials GA on the inside label, please return it to the Centre. From the Suggestion Box:
Upcoming Events: Card & Board Games – Wednesday, February 4th at 10:30 am. This event is part of the Nursing Home Without Walls program. Everyone is welcome! Drop in!! Free!!! Info Session - Saturday, February 14th, 1:00-3:00 pm. Laura Guilfoyle, from the SPCA will share information about their services. They are bringing critters!!! Annual General Meeting – Wednesday, February 25th, 1:30 pm. As our AGM approaches, we are looking for submissions for Volunteer of the Year. Pick up the forms at the Centre or email us and we will send them to you. Information Sessions are open to the public. Invite your non-member friends! Community Health The number of flu cases is high. Emergency Rooms in N.B. are feeling the impact. Experts in both N.B. and N.S. are seeing increases among young people but the predominant demographics are those over 65. Pharmacists say it is not too late to get vaccinated. 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. Community Notices Lunch & Learn – Friday, January 30th, 1:00 pm at York Care Centre, 100 Sunset. Eleanor Kenny, a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Palliative Care at the DECH will share information about Palliative Care as part of the Nursing Home Without Walls program. RSVP at 506-444-4474 Plant-Powered Potluck - January 31st 6:00 – 8:00 pm; Odell Park Lodge (Upper Level), 397 Rookwood Avenue, Hosted by Mary-Ellen & John Landry, SLS Health Coaching. Open to anyone looking to add more plant-powered recipes and food in their repertoire. What to bring: Appetizers, mains, desserts, soups, salads, hot, cold...anything goes so long as it is made with 100% plant-based ingredients. No animal products, please. This event cannot guarantee or be responsible for those with food allergies or food intolerances. Nuts can be expected. To decrease consumer waste, all guests are to bring their own utensils, bowls and plates. Parking available in the lower lot off Rookwood Avenue. Free of charge! The Horizon’s Seniors Health program is partnering with Zoomers in Balance to offer quarterly education sessions for seniors online! The first virtual session is on Feb. 19, 2026 at 1 pm and is titled: Cognition and Aging: What’s Normal, What’s Not, and How to Protect your Brain. This talk will be offered by Dr. Patrick Feltmate, a Horizon geriatrician. All seniors are welcome. To sign up, visit: https://forms.gle/4uhjaeqkup4yUWVEA Free Phone-Based Wellness Program for Older Adults – St. Thomas University is hosting a series of workshops as part of a national project. We’re looking for older adults to join a supportive, 6-week program designed to help people feel more connected and build skills for coping with life’s challenges. Each weekly call is 90 minutes, and everything happens over the phone, so no travel required. For further information, contact Lyne Ouellet at 506-300-5252 or [email protected] The Changing Climate: A Canadian Perspective - An eight-week course designed to get participants up-to-date on the latest climate science. The online course runs weekly from February 17 to April 7 at 1:00-2:30 PM ET on Zoom, and a recording will be available for a week after each class. To sign up, a small registration fee of $25 is required. The course is led by Dr. Martin Bush, Ph.D., a climate researcher. Registering: at this link Men’s Wellness Collective – a Support Group meets every Tuesday at 6:30 pm at 75 Melissa St., Pepper Creek (3rd door on the side of the building). Reminder: The Centre is closed all day and evening on days when the local schools (which is the Anglophone West school district – Zone 6) are closed because of stormy weather or poor driving conditions. If you have a rental on those dates, you’ll be refunded or rescheduled. Follow the Centre on Facebook! Like & Share!! Help us spread the word!!! |
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