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50/50 Tonight

12/1/2023

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Online 50/50
A member won $64.00 on Nov 24.
For the draw on Dec. 1st, the estimated jackpot is $94.00.
Purchase your tickets at https://steppingstone.thelottofactory.com/

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What's Happening at Stepping Stone

12/1/2023

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WHAT’S HAPPENING?
Week of December 4th, 2023
506.450.7849
                                                                                                                                                steppingstoneseniorcentre@rogers.com
 

Raffle - Lap Quilt “Stepping Stones” Tickets available $2.00 or 3/$5.00. Draw is at 11 am at the December 2nd Breakfast. Don’t miss your chance to win it.
 
Breakfast- Saturday December 2 from 8:00 to 11:00 $10. Everyone welcome!
 
Christmas Card Crafts – Join Eleanor Scott on Dec. 5th, 1:30. Kits include everything for you to prepare personal Christmas greetings. Price is $2.00 each or 3/$5.00 to cover supplies and donation to Centre. Sign up at the centre, so we can prepare the supplies we will need.
 
Forum - Dementia Friendly Community – Wednesday, December 6th  at 11:00 am The presentation will give an introduction to the topic of dementia.  How dementia impacts those living with the illness, how it impacts the caregivers, and how to build and foster dementia friendly communities. Presenter is Ben McLaughlin
 
Stepping Stone Singers - Will be performing at the Advent Carol Festival at St. Paul’s United Church on Wednesday Dec. 6th at 7:30pm. Freewill Offering collected to support Food Banks.
 
Christmas Concert - Sunday, December 10 at 2:00 pm.  Everyone is welcome!
You are invited to the Stepping Stone Senior Centre Christmas Concert being held at the Cultural Centre (across the street from the Centre).  The event will feature performances by our own musical groups: String Along, Acoustic Jam, Ukulalians, Choir, and Troubadours. We may even have a visit from a special Santa’s Helper. Admittance will be by donation with proceeds going to the CBC’s Feed-a-Family campaign in support of the food banks. Bring along your family and friends.  Singing along will be encouraged!
 
Friends of The Stepping Stone Senior Centre – The Centre’s annual appeal for financial support continues until the end of December.  Income-tax deductible receipts are provided for any donations of $10 or more. The goal is $5,000 and we are just over 4,300. We are so thankful for your donations!!!

 
Gift Certificates are now available to cover a membership for 2024.  This would make a wonderful gift for a friend or family member. You would be giving someone a year’s access to the Centre’s programs and activities and opportunities to socialize.
 
Upcoming
 
Movie - A Muppet Family Christmas - Wednesday. December 13th at 2:00pm


Movie - A Muppet Christmas Carol - Monday, December 18th at 1:30pm
 
Stepping Stone Christmas Social - Wednesday, December 20th, Snow date December 21st. Music, Stories, and Treats.
 
Community News
 
Fredericton Ladies Choir - Annual Christmas Concert- December 3rd at 3:00 pm. St Dunstan’s Roman Catholic Church. Tickets available at the door. Cost $20. Doors open at 2:30pm. Special Guest: East Coast Brass.
 
Digital Storytelling with Older Adults: Do you have a story to tell? The Centre for Interdisciplinary Research on Narrative at St. Thomas University is looking for participants for a digital storytelling project, which includes working with students to record and edit a short video story about your life.  If you are interested in participating or learning more, please contact Dr. Clive Baldwin at baldwin@stu.ca or 506-452-9596. Reece Ronan, our Summer Student and Breakfast Volunteer is involved with this project.
 
Reminder re Storm Policy
When the schools are closed in the Fredericton region (Zone 6),
the Centre is closed for the day.
 
Follow the Stepping Stone Senior Centre for the latest news!


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Gift Certificates

12/1/2023

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Christmas Concert

11/24/2023

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Breakfast December 2nd

11/24/2023

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50/50 Tonight

11/24/2023

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Online 50/50
A member won $64.00 on Nov 17th
For the draw on  Nov 24th, the estimated jackpot is $128.00.
Purchase your tickets at https://steppingstone.thelottofactory.com/
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What's Happening at Stepping Stone

11/24/2023

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WHAT’S HAPPENING?
Week of November 27th, 2023
506.450.7849
                                                                                                                                         steppingstoneseniorcentre@rogers.com
 

Raffle- The tickets are selling very well on  this beautiful Lap Quilt “Stepping Stones” Tickets available $2.00 or 3/$5.00. Draw is at the December 2nd Breakfast. Don’t miss your chance to participate.
 
Breakfast- Saturday December 2 from 8:00 to 11:00 $10. Everyone welcome!
 
Christmas Card Crafts – Join Eleanor Scott on Dec. 5th, 1:30. Kits include everything for you to prepare personal Christmas greetings. Price is $2.00 each or 3/$5.00 to cover supplies and donation to Centre. Sign up at the centre, so we can prepare supplies.
 
Lieutenant Governor’s Excellence in Aging Award( Group) - Last week’s Update presented members with a picture of the plaque. We want you to know why the Centre received this Award.  The nomination form included the work, dedication and commitment of so many since the Centre opened in 2001. This included the many Members, Volunteers, Members of Boards and Committees, Program Facilitators, Staff, the continued partnership with the City and our newest partnership with the Cultural Centre. The Selection Committee were impressed with the significant contributions, exemplary dedication and positive impact the Stepping Stone Senior Centre has demonstrated through the various programs and activities provided for older adults. 
 
Friends of The Stepping Stone Senior Centre – The Centre’s annual appeal for financial support continues until the end of December.  Income-tax deductible receipts are provided for any donations $10 and over. The goal is $5,000 and we are just over $4,000.  So close!

Gift Certificates
are now available to cover a membership for 2024.This would make a wonderful gift for a friend or family member. You would be giving someone a year’s access to the Centre’s programs and activities and opportunities to socialize.
 
Upcoming
 
Christmas Concert- You are invited to the Stepping Stone Senior Centre Christmas Concert being held at the Cultural Centre( across the Street) on Sunday, December 10 at 2:00 pm.  The event will feature performances by our own musical groups: String Along, Acoustic Jam, Ukulalians, Choir, and Troubadours. We may even have a visit from a special Santa Helper. Admittance will be by donation with proceeds going to the Feed-a-Family campaign. Bring along family and friends.   Singing along will be encouraged.
 
Community News
 
Digital Storytelling with Older Adults: Do you have a story to tell? The Centre for Interdisciplinary Research on Narrative at St. Thomas University is looking for participants for a digital storytelling project, which includes working with students to record and edit a short video story about the lives of older adults in NB. If you are interested in participating or learning more, please contact Dr. Clive Baldwin at baldwin@stu.ca or 506-452-9596. Reece Ronan, our Summer Student and Breakfast Volunteer is involved with this project.
 
Death Café: Fredericton Public Library – Tuesday November 26th at 1:30
A Death Café is a gathering of adults to talk about death and dying in a safe, supportive, respectful, and confidential space. We meet simply as people who are going to die and want to sort out our thoughts and feeling about it.  There is no course of action, product or service promoted at a Death Café.  Death Cafés are open to, and respectful of, people from all communities and belief systems.  A Death Café is not a bereavement support group or grief counselling.  Free!
 
How To Get A Good Night's Sleep - Nov 27 at 7:30 PM- We are excited to let you know about our national, free, online event on November 27th at 7:30 PM (AT) that you and members of your organization are invited to attend. To learn more and register, visit: mysleepwell.ca/events/.
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Great News!

11/17/2023

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Tonight's 50/50

11/17/2023

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Online 50/50
A member won $71.00 on Nov 10th
For the draw on  Nov 17th, the estimated jackpot is $126.00.
Purchase your tickets at https://steppingstone.thelottofactory.com/

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What's Happening at Stepping Stone

11/17/2023

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WHAT’S HAPPENING?
Week of November 20th, 2023
506.450.7849
                        steppingstoneseniorcentre@rogers.com

Scrabble Tournament- Saturday, November 18th, 1:30 pm. Join us for a social afternoon enjoying Scrabble. Invite your friends. High score prize being offered. Minimum number of participants required is 4. Sign up at the Centre. No charge to play. However, if you are interested in staying for pizza at the end, there will be a shared cost.

Forum-Dementia Friendly Community – Wednesday, November 22nd at 3:00 pm The presentation will give an introduction to dementia.  How dementia impacts those living with the illness, how it impacts caregivers caring for someone with the illness, and how to build and foster dementia friendly communities. Presenter is Ben McLaughlin

Volunteers Wanted  :  2 or 3 volunteers to help with clean-up after Breakfast on the first Saturday of the month. Job description: Come to a free breakfast around 10:30 and stay until all tables and chairs are cleaned, tables folded and put away,  chairs stacked on trolleys, and garbage taken out to dumpster. If enough volunteers come forward, we could make up a list and divide up the months. First opportunity will be Dec. 2. Thank you. 

Friends of The Stepping Stone Senior Centre – The Centre’s annual appeal for financial support continues until the end of December.  Income-tax deductible receipts are provided for any donations $10 and over. The goal is $5,000 and we are just over $4,000- So close!

Gift Certificates are now available to cover a membership for 2024.This would make a wonderful gift for a friend or family member. You would be giving someone a year’s access to the Centre’s programs and activities and opportunities to socialize.

Upcoming

Breakfast- Saturday December 2 from 8:00 to 11:00 $10. Everyone welcome!

Community News

Digital Storytelling with Older Adults: Do you have a story to tell? The Centre for Interdisciplinary Research on Narrative at St. Thomas University is looking for participants for a digital storytelling project, which includes working with students to record and edit a short video story about the lives of older adults in NB. If you are interested in participating or learning more, please contact Dr. Clive Baldwin at baldwin@stu.ca or 506-452-9596. Reece Ronan, our Summer Student and Breakfast Volunteer is involved with this project.

City of Fredericton- Public Workshop- The general public and recreational users are invited to the Fredericton Convention Centre on Tuesday November 21 from 6:30pm to 8:30 pm. This is an overall opportunity for residents to provide initial thoughts and input on the Recreation and Leisure Master Plan.

Fredericton Affordable Housing Speaking Series- The last in the series is on Wednesday, November 22nd from 6:30 pm to 7:15pm. Please register and share this link- https://FAHC.eventbrite.ca 

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Stepping Stone Senior Centre Inc. is a Registered Charity, and tax receipts will be issued for donations upon request.
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CONTACT US
15 Saunders Street
Fredericton NB E3B 1M9
506-450-7849

steppingstoneseniorcentre@rogers.com
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9:00 am to 4:00pm,​ Monday to Friday
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Storm policy: When the schools are closed in the Fredericton region (Zone 6) due to weather and road conditions, the Centre is closed for the day.
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