Weekly Update
Week of Sept 30th , 2024 506.450.7849
https://www.steppingstoneseniorcentre.com
[email protected]



Centre is closed September 30th. National Day of Truth and Reconciliation 
The Board of Directors wish to recognize that the Stepping Stone Senior Centre is situated on traditional Wolastoqey territory. The territory of the Wolastoqiyik people are recognized in the Peace and Friendship Treaties to establish an ongoing relationship of peace, friendship and mutual respect between equal nations. The river that runs through our City is known as the Wolastoq, along which lived the Wolastoqiyik,“the people of the beautiful and bountiful river.”

Nordic Pole Walking Tune-Up Clinic on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 9:30-11am. 
$20 per person. This would be good for people who have already taken the Intro sessions or have their own poles. Leader: Jane Stafford.  Held at the Centre.

INTRO to Nordic Pole Walking Clinic on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 1:30-3pm 
$20 per person Leader: Jane Stafford.  Held at the Centre.

Seniors for Climate Change - October 1, 2024 - To celebrate International Day of the Older Person, Seniors for Climate is hosting events across Canada focused on climate change and seniors. A webinar, hosted by the New Brunswick Environment Network and the Stepping Stone Senior Centre, is open to anyone concerned about climate change and the risks it poses to our elders and the most vulnerable.  The host is Madeleine Gaudet, Stepping Stone Senior Centre, and in the Panel:
• Dr. Renée Turcotte, Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment, New Brunswick, explaining how climate change affects seniors.
• Dr. Louise Comeau, Re. Climate and member of the Net Zero Advisory Body, will speak to the causes and solutions to climate change.
• Jane Van Horne, retired nurse and senior homeowner, will speak to her personal experience with energy poverty and solutions
To learn more about Seniors for Climate events in New Brunswick and across Canada, check out their website and map: https://seniorsforclimate.org/about-us/ Click below to register for the Webinar:

Event Date 01 October, 2024 4:00 pm
Event End Date 1 October, 2024 5:00 pm
Individual Price Free
Location Online
Categories Climate Change Adaptation Collaborative

Breakfast - Saturday, October 5th from 8-11am. Cost $10. Sponsored by the Epsilon Y’s Service Club

Seniors Prom in Celebration of the International Day of the Older Person
Saturday, October 5th, 2024 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at the Fredericton Intercultural Centre, 28 Saunders Street. Music by the Thomists. Refreshments will be served. Donations will be accepted in support of Stepping Stone Senior Centre.

Christmas Bus Trip - November 16th 2024 - McAdam Train Station Tour with a Twist- COME ONE , COME ALL
Your Christmas Bus Trip , Saturday November 16th 2024
You will board your Bus at 10:45 am at our Fredericton , Grant Harvey Arena.Travel to McAdam where you will enjoy your Lunch at the Lions Club. 
Enjoy Christmas shopping at a large Craft Sale 
Followed by the Christmas House Tour at the McAdam Train Station
You will be Home by supper time.
First 50 members: $70.00 -Non -Members $120.00
Deadline - October 18th 
The subsidy for this trip is generously provided by a grant from Shannex.

Volunteering at the Centre – Many volunteering opportunities exist at the Centre.  From Reception at the front desk, helping out with fundraisers, facilitating programs and activities, joining the board of directors, serving on a committee, and much more.  Let us know what interests you! Call or email the Centre.

Community News:

Cookie Dough Fundraiser By The Elm City Echoes
The Elm City Echoes, Fredericton’s Ladies Barbershop A Cappella Chorus, are selling 3-pound resealable tubs of Mrs. Dunster’s cookie dough as a fundraiser.  
The cookie dough, freshly made by Mrs. Dunster’s Sussex factory, can be refrigerated or frozen before baking.  Each tub makes between 3 and 4 dozen cookies and sells for $15 per tub.  There are no peanuts or tree nuts in any products at Mrs. Dunster’s Bakery. Six flavours are available: Chocolate Chip, Rainbow Chip, Shortbread, Ginger Snap, Oatmeal Raisin, and Double Chocolate Chip. Orders accepted until Oct. 11. Delivery Date will be Saturday, November 23rd. Contact Susan Wright to order [email protected]  Thank you for your support!


Friends of the Stepping Stone Senior Centre
Your donations in 2023 raised $6,480 for the Centre
Thank You!
Let’s see by how much we can top last year.
No donation is too small.  
Receipts will be issued for donations of $10+

  Weekly Update
    Week of Sept. 23rd, 2024
506.450.7849
                                                           https://www.steppingstoneseniorcentre.com
                                                         [email protected]
 
 
Forum- Wednesday September 25th at 3:00pm. A Review and Urgent Proposals for Change in NB Long Term Care. Presented by Kelly Lamrock - Child, Youth and Seniors’ Advocate. All are welcome!
 
Programs beginning the week of September 23rd  
Come in or call the Centre to sign up
 
New!  Ba Duan Jin Qigong for Seniors: A Gentle Path to Wellness - Demo Wednesday, Sept 25th at 9:30 am. This class is designed to help you improve your health, relax, and feel better overall through simple, gentle exercises. Ba Duan Jin, or the Eight Pieces of Brocade, is a set of eight easy-to-learn exercises. These movements are slow and smooth, making them perfect for seniors of all fitness levels. They help improve flexibility, balance, strength, and relaxation.  Whether you're new to Qigong or have done it before, you'll find this class beneficial and enjoyable.
 
New!  24-form Yang Style Tai Chi - Demo Friday, Sept 27th at 9:30 am. Join our Yang Style Tai Chi 24 Form class, perfect for seniors looking to enhance their health and well-being through gentle, flowing movements. This popular form of Tai Chi features smooth and continuous movements designed to promote relaxation and improve both physical and mental well-being.
 
Nordic Pole Walking Tune-Up Clinic on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 9:30-11am. $20 per person. This would be good for people who have already taken the Intro sessions or have their own poles.  Leader: Jane Stafford
 
INTRO to Nordic Pole Walking Clinic on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 1:30-3pm
$20 per person   Leader: Jane Stafford
Both being held at Stepping Stone Senior Centre- 15 Saunders Street.
Breakfast - Saturday, October 5th from 8-11am. Cost $10.  Sponsored by the Epsilon Y’s Service Club
 
Seniors Prom in Celebration of the International Day of the Older Person
Saturday, October 5th, 2024 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at the Fredericton Intercultural Centre, 28 Saunders Street. Music by the Thomists. Refreshments will be served. Donations will be accepted in support of Stepping Stone Senior Centre.


"Christmas Bus Trip - November 16th 2024" McAdam Train Station tour with a Twist- Arrive for lunch at The Lion’s Club, then an opportunity to shop at the Large Craft Sale, followed by the “Christmas House Tour” at the Station. Bus returns home by supper time! The first 50 members to sign up will receive a wonderful Early Christmas Gift!!  Your all-inclusive Bus Trip will only cost you $70.00! Non-members pay $120.00.  Sign-up sheet is posted now. Please get your name on the list.  This is NOT Christmas @ The Station.
 
Community News:
 
Death Café – Wednesday, September 25th from 1:30 – 3:00 at the Fredericton Public Library.  All are welcome!  For more information email [email protected]
 
Aging Care Symposium- The 14th annual Aging Care & Research Symposium. The Symposium takes place on September 26, 2024 at the Fredericton Inn.
The speakers at this year’s Symposium are from long-term care, aging, health and research fields. Registration includes breakfast and lunch as well as great networking opportunities. Student, Senior, and Virtual tickets are available. To register for this event, go to: www.agingsymposium.ca.
 
Seniors for Climate Change - October 1, 2024 is United Nations’ International Day of the Older Person. To celebrate, Seniors for Climate is hosting events across Canada focused on climate change and seniors. This webinar, hosted by the New Brunswick Environment Network and the Stepping Stone Senior Centre is open to anyone concerned about climate change and the risks it poses to our elders and the most vulnerable.
The Host:  Madeleine Gaudet, Stepping Stone Senior Centre, Fredericton
The Panel:

• Dr. Renée Turcotte, Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment, New Brunswick, explaining how climate change affects seniors.

• Dr. Louise Comeau, Re. Climate and member of the Net Zero Advisory Body, will speak to the causes and solutions to climate change.
• Jane Van Horne, retired nurse and senior homeowner, will speak to her personal experience with energy poverty and solutions

 
To learn more about Seniors for Climate events in New Brunswick and across Canada, check out their website and map: https://seniorsforclimate.org/about-us/
Click below to register for the Webinar:
Event Date
01 October, 2024 4:00 pm

Event End Date
01 October, 2024 5:00 pm

Individual Price
Free

Location
Online

Categories
Climate Change Adaptation Collaborative
Visual Strategies to Support Older Adults with Cognitive Impairment-Seeing is understanding. The role of Visual Strategies to support order adults with cognitive impairment- mcmasteroptimalaging.org
 
“Friends of Stepping Stone Senior Centre”
Your donations in 2023 raised $6,480 for the Centre!
Thank You!!!
Let’s see by how much we can top it!
No donation is too small!  Receipts will be issued for donation of $10+

  Weekly Update
    Week of Sept. 16th, 2024
506.450.7849
                                                           https://www.steppingstoneseniorcentre.com
                                                         [email protected]
 
 
Terry Fox Marathon of Hope Run/Walk- Sunday- Sept.15. This is the 44th Anniversary.  Carleton Park. 12:00 Registration. 1:00 pm Start of Run/Walk.
 
Programs beginning the week of September 16th
Come in or call the Centre to sign up
 
Holy Reiki Fire- Retuning Monday, September 16th at 11:30am.
 
Lunch around Freddy- Wednesday Sept 18th
Join us for a final summer lunch with a drive on the new TCH to Denny’s. Take the King’s Landing exit and turn left to the gas station and restaurant.
When you sign up, please indicate if you need a drive or if you are willing to take passengers for the trip (and how many). Drivers and rides will be matched up. We should be leaving the Centre by 10:30 am to arrive for our usual 11:30 meal.
 
New!  Ba Duan Jin Qigong for Seniors: A Gentle Path to Wellness - Demo Wednesday, Sept 18th at 9:30 am. This class is designed to help you improve your health, relax, and feel better overall through simple, gentle exercises. Ba Duan Jin, or the Eight Pieces of Brocade, is a set of eight easy-to-learn exercises. These movements are slow and smooth, making them perfect for seniors of all fitness levels. They help improve flexibility, balance, strength, and relaxation.  Whether you're new to Qigong or have done it before, you'll find this class beneficial and enjoyable.
 
Stepping Stone Singers- Will be resuming Sept 19th at 9:30 am. Please bring the music from the last concerts with you.
 
New!  24-form Yang Style Tai Chi - Demo Friday, Sept 20th at 9:30 am. Join our Yang Style Tai Chi 24 Form class, perfect for seniors looking to enhance their health and well-being through gentle, flowing movements. This popular form of Tai Chi features smooth and continuous movements designed to promote relaxation and improve both physical and mental well-being.
 
Line Dancing classes at The Intercultural Centre- Beginning September 18th
*Note * Below are the correct times:
Instructor - Michele Watson
9:00 -  Intermediate 1
10:00 - Intermediate 2
Instructor - Eileen DuGuay
11:15 - Improver
12:15 - Beginner
Register at the Intercultural Centre on Sept 18th at the time of you class.
             
"Christmas Bus Trip - November 16th 2024" McAdam Train Station
Lunch at the Lion's Club, a Large Craft Sale, and a tour of the Beautiful Station!
Cost $120.00.  The first 50 members to sign up will receive a wonderful Early Christmas Gift!!  Your all-inclusive Bus Trip will only cost you $70.00! Non-members pay $120.00.  Sign-up sheet is posted now.
COME JOIN US FOR THIS FABULOUS ADVENTURE!
 
Seniors Prom in celebration of the International Day of the Older Person
Saturday, October 5th, 2024 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at the Fredericton Intercultural Centre, 28 Saunders Street. Music by the Thomists. Refreshments will be served. Donations will be accepted in support of Stepping Stone Senior Centre.


Community News:
 
Seniors for Climate Change- October 1st is the United Nations International Day of the Older Person, and in Canada, Seniors for Climate are raising their voices in webinars, marches, and gatherings of all kinds to say we want climate action now. Across Canada, 55 communities, including Fredericton have signed up. There are three activities are planned:

1. Join us Tuesday, October 1 on the grounds in front of the NB Legislature from 11 am to noon. Bring a chair (rocking chairs welcome!) and hear songs from the Raging Grannies, join in making a pledge to future generations, and hear how climate change affects seniors and what we can do about it. We want to fill the Legislature lawn. Everyone is welcome.
2. At 12:30, Flag Rasing at City Hall.
3. At 4 pm we will host a webinar where you will learn how climate change affects the health and safety of older people. This webinar is hosted by the New Brunswick Environment Network and the Stepping Stone Senior Centre. Everyone is welcome. To register tinyurl.com/4r9rvuuk

 
SpacesShared- UNB has partnered with SpacesShared, a platform that connects people who have a spare bedroom in their home with students looking for affordable housing.  
By leveraging their spare bedrooms, hosts can gain extra income, company, and companionship, and receive assistance with household tasks while providing housing options for UNB students in Fredericton. Students can reduce their monthly rent by completing tasks around the home.  This is one way that UNB is working to address the challenge of affordable student housing in Fredericton.
UNB and SpacesShared invite people who are interested in becoming hosts or seeking more information to visit https://www.unb.ca/studentlife/spaces-shared.html
 
Aging Care Symposium- The 14th annual Aging Care & Research Symposium. The Symposium takes place on September 26, 2024 at the Fredericton Inn.
The speakers at this year’s Symposium are from long-term care, aging, health and research fields. Registration includes breakfast and lunch as well as great networking opportunities. Student, Senior, and Virtual tickets are available. To register for this event, go to: www.agingsymposium.ca.
 
Visual Strategies to Support Older Adults with Cognitive Impairment-Seeing is understanding. The role of Visual Strategies to support order adults with cognitive impairment- mcmasteroptimalaging.org
 
Floor Curling – Wednesdays 10-noon at the Forest Hill United Church - 45 Kimble Ct. Fredericton. $10 registration fee plus $2 each time you attend. Contact Mary Grant at 506-459-8525 for more information.
 
Johnston Ave. Senior Centre  Join Peggy Holt for the Paper-Mache workshop on Wednesday, September 25 from 1:30 – 3:30 PM.  A fun and creative afternoon is in store for all as we try our hands at these whimsical creations: bluebirds, robins, finches… it’s your call! Come enjoy a fun afternoon. All supplies provided. There is a fee. All adults welcome.  Contact 506-260-0605  [email protected]  
50/50 Winner!  At the breakfast this past Saturday Iris and the Centre shared $234
 
Stepping Stone Friends Program- Watch for notice of launch.
 
The Stepping Stone Senior Centre is a Scent-free environment.

October 1st is the United Nations International Day of Older Persons, and in Canada, Seniors for Climate are raising their voices – in webinars, marches, and gatherings of all kinds to say we want climate action now. Across Canada, 55 communities, including in New Brunswick, have signed up. In Fredericton, three activities are planned:

1. Join us Tuesday, October 1 at the New Brunswick Legislature from 11 a.m. to noon. Bring a chair (rocking chairs welcome!) and hear songs from the Raging Grannies, join in making a pledge to future generations, and hear how climate change affects older people and what we can do about it. We want to fill the Legislature lawn. Everyone is welcome. Car pool from wherever you are like Moncton is planning.

 

1. At 4 p.m. we will host a webinar where you will learn how climate change affects the health and safety of older people. This webinar is hosted by the New Brunswick Environment Network and the Fredericton Stepping Stone Senior Centre. Everyone is welcome. Register here.

 

1. The Conservation Council of New Brunswick will release a case study on the experience of a New Brunswick senior living in an energy inefficient home and what can be done about it.

To learn more about what’s happening in your community and how you can participate, check out this Seniors for Climate online map. You will find planned activities and contact information for New Brunswick communities. If you live somewhere without a planned activity, join your neighbours! Fredericton looks forward to seeing you at the Legislature and everyone is welcome to join the webinar.
Why is October 1st so important? We are facing unnatural disasters – new and escalating levels of record-shattering heat, wildfires, and floods. Extreme weather events put our health and quality of life at risk, especially older people who have less capacity to cope with overheated homes, power outages, and evacuations.
These unsafe extremes are mostly caused by burning oil, gas and coal pouring heat-trapping pollution into the air. It’s been happening since coal first powered ships, but really ramped up after World War ll to power growing economies and population. Now those Baby Boom Babies are Baby Boom Seniors. An unstable climate is not safe for us and not what we want to pass on to our children and grandchildren.
There are affordable and healthy solutions to climate change beneficial to all. First, we need to stop burning fossil fuels and switch to renewable energy and use clean electricity to power our lives. Second, we need to retrofit our homes and buildings so they use less energy and save us money. We want heat pumps for all and electric school buses for our grandchildren. Third, we need to help communities prepare for the extreme events already happening.
Time is running out. We need to act now, and seniors do something more reliably than others: WE VOTE. Many of us are also fortunate enough to have spending power to support solutions and the energy transition. We have time to advocate for change and to be part of a broad-based and deep-rooted movement – so that our kids and our grandkids inherit a better world. Join us now, because later really is too late.

  Weekly Update
 Week of Sept 9th, 2024
506.450.7849
 https://www.steppingstoneseniorcentre.com
 [email protected]
 Breakfast
 This Saturday, Sept 7th from 8-11 am. Cost $10 for a full, hot breakfast!
 
Programs beginning the week of September 16th
Come in or call the Centre to sign up
 
Holy Reiki Fire- Retuning Monday, September 16th at 11:30am.
 
Lunch around Freddy- Wednesday Sept 18 th
Join us for a final summer lunch with a drive on the new TCH to Denny’s. Take the King’s Landing exit and turn left to the gas station and restaurant.
When you sign up, please indicate if you need a drive or if you are willing to take passengers for the trip (and how many). Drivers and rides will be matched up. We should be leaving the Centre by 10:30 am to arrive for our usual 11:30 meal.
 
New!  Ba Duan Jin Qigong for Seniors: A Gentle Path to Wellness - Demo Wednesday, Sept 18th at 9:30 am. This class is designed to help you improve your health, relax, and feel better overall through simple, gentle exercises. Ba Duan Jin, or the Eight Pieces of Brocade, is a set of eight easy-to-learn exercises. These movements are slow and smooth, making them perfect for seniors of all fitness levels. They help improve flexibility, balance, strength, and relaxation.  Whether you're new to Qigong or have done it before, you'll find this class beneficial and enjoyable.
 
Stepping Stone Singers- Will be resuming Sept 19th at 9:30 am. Please bring the music from the last concerts will you.
 
New!  24-form Yang Style Tai Chi- Demo Friday, Sept 20th at 9:30 am. Join our Yang Style Tai Chi 24 Form class, perfect for seniors looking to enhance their health and well-being through gentle, flowing movements. This popular form of Tai Chi features smooth and continuous movements designed to promote relaxation and improve both physical and mental well-being.
 
Line Dancing classes at The Intercultural Centre- Beginning September 18th
*Note * Below are the correct times:
Instructor - Michele Watson
9:00 -  Intermediate 1
10:00 - Intermediate 2
Instructor - Eileen DuGuay
11:15 - Improver
12:15 - Beginner
Register at the Intercultural Centre on Sept 18th at the time of you class.
 
"Christmas Bus Trip - November 16th 2024" McAdam Train Station
Lunch at the Lion's Club, a Large Craft Sale, and a tour of the Beautiful Station!
Cost $120.00.  The first 50 members to sign up will receive a wonderful Early Christmas Gift!!  Your all-inclusive Bus Trip will only cost you $70.00! Non-members pay $120.00.  Sign-up sheet will be available September 13th  
COME JOIN US FOR THIS FABULOUS ADVENTURE!
 
Seniors Prom in celebration of the International Day of the Older Person
Saturday, October 5th, 2024 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at the Fredericton Intercultural Centre, 28 Saunders Street. Music by the Thomists. Refreshments will be served. Donations will be accepted in support of Stepping Stone Senior Centre.


Community News:
 
Jim Campbell Jazz Trio -This Saturday, September 7th at 7pm. At the Tipsy Muse. Tickets: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/themusecafetaphouse
 
Free Program Offering for Adults 60+ with symptoms of depression.  No need for formal diagnosis.  Participation includes 8 online group sessions (weekly, 90-minutes each) and 2 brief interviews via teleconferencing (Zoom platform).  You can join each session from your home/chosen place and learn information and tools for your mental health.  For more information, contact
[email protected]


Seniors for Climate Change- October 1st is the United Nations International Day of the Older Person, and in Canada, Seniors for Climate are raising their voices in webinars, marches, and gatherings of all kinds to say we want climate action now. Across Canada, 55 communities, including in New Brunswick, have signed up. In Fredericton, three activities are planned:

1. Join us Tuesday, October 1 at the New Brunswick Legislature from 11 am to noon. Bring a chair (rocking chairs welcome!) and hear songs from the Raging Grannies, join in making a pledge to future generations, and hear how climate change affects older people and what we can do about it. We want to fill the Legislature lawn. Everyone is welcome.

 

1. At 12:30, Flag Rasing at City Hall.

 

1. At 4 pm we will host a webinar where you will learn how climate change affects the health and safety of older people. This webinar is hosted by the New Brunswick Environment Network and the Fredericton Stepping Stone Senior Centre. Everyone is welcome. To register tinyurl.com/4r9rvuuk

 
SpacesShared- The University of New Brunswick has partnered with SpacesShared, a platform that connects people who have a spare bedroom in their home with students looking for affordable housing. This initiative aims to provide students with more affordable and accessible housing options.
 
By leveraging their spare bedrooms, hosts can gain extra income, company, and companionship, and receive assistance with household tasks while providing housing options for UNB students in Fredericton. Students can reduce their monthly rent by completing tasks around the home.  This is one way that UNB is working to address the challenge of affordable student housing in Fredericton.
Aside from increasing the stock of affordable housing in the region, home sharing also: 
 

• Encourages intergenerational relationships, 
• Helps older adults age at home as students can help with household chores, such as shovelling snow, yard work or running errands,
• Alleviates social isolation for both hosts and students
• Provides an opportunity for people to give back and engage with their community.

UNB and SpacesShared invite people who are interested in becoming hosts or seeking more information to visit https://www.unb.ca/studentlife/spaces-shared.html
 
Aging Care Symposium- The 14th annual Aging Care & Research Symposium. The Symposium takes place on September 26, 2024 at the Fredericton Inn.
The speakers at this year’s Symposium are from long-term care, aging, health and research fields. Registration includes breakfast and lunch as well as great networking opportunities. Student, Senior, and Virtual tickets are available. To register for this event, please click here.  Additional information can be found at: www.agingsymposium.ca.
 
Parkinson Canada Super walk - Sunday Sept 8th at the Richard J Currie Centre, Fredericton NB. Registration opens at 1:30pm. Event begins at 2:00pm.
 
Johnston Ave. Senior Centre - If you enjoy playing bridge and want more opportunities to play, drop-in at 112 Johnston Avenue every Friday, from 9:00 am to 12 noon from September 13 to December 20.  No partner required. Participants pay $10 for the season, and players of all levels are welcome!  Please contact Kathryn Baird at 506-260-0605 or email [email protected] for more information.
 
 
The Stepping Stone Senior Centre is a Scent-free environment.

  Weekly Update
Week of Sept 2nd, 2024
506.450.7849
https://www.steppingstoneseniorcentre.com
 [email protected]
 
Happy Labour Day Weekend!
 
We are closed Monday, Sept 2nd
 
We need 250ml Mason jars to make more jam!
 
Yard & Bake Sale – This Saturday, Aug. 31st. – 8 am to noon. Rain or Shine. We accept donations for both the Yard and Bake Sales. Tables are available for rent - Members $10, Non-Members $20.  Call the Centre at 506-450-7849. TODAY, Friday, Aug 30th from 4:00 to 5:30 pm., set up your table(s) and drop off donations.
 
Breakfast- Saturday, Sept 7th from 8-11 am. Cost $10 for a full, hot breakfast!!
 
Programs beginning the week of September 9th
Come in or call the Centre to sign up
 
Beginner Guitar Lessons - Beginning Monday, Sept 9th at 2:00 pm.
 
American Mahjongg- Beginning Tuesday, September 10th at 10:00.
 
Core Strength & Mobility- Tuesday, Sept 10th at 10:30 am and Thursday Sept 12th at 11:45 am.


Functional Mobility - Tuesday Sept 10th at 11:30 am and Thursday Sept 12th at 11:30 am.

Fluid Dance - Beginning Tuesday, Sept 10th at 12:45 pm.

Adaptive Yoga - Beginning Tuesday, Sept 10th at 2:00 pm.
 
New!  Senior Stretch & Strength - Beginning Thursday, Sept 12th at 2:00 pm.


Rowing For Fitness - Beginning Friday, Sept 13th at 11:30 pm.   


Harmonica Lessons - Beginning Friday, Sept 13 at 1:30 pm.
 
New!  Ba Duan Jin Qigong for Seniors: A Gentle Path to Wellness - Demo Wednesday, Sept 18th at 9:30 am. This class is designed to help you improve your health, relax, and feel better overall through simple, gentle exercises. Ba Duan Jin, or the Eight Pieces of Brocade, is a set of eight easy-to-learn exercises. These movements are slow and smooth, making them perfect for seniors of all fitness levels. They help improve flexibility, balance, strength, and relaxation.  Whether you're new to Qigong or have done it before, you'll find this class beneficial and enjoyable.
 
New!  24-form Yang Style Tai Chi- Demo Friday, Sept 20th at 9:30 am. Join our Yang Style Tai Chi 24 Form class, perfect for seniors looking to enhance their health and well-being through gentle, flowing movements. This popular form of Tai Chi features smooth and continuous movements designed to promote relaxation and improve both physical and mental well-being.
 
Line Dancing classes at The Intercultural Centre- Beginning September 18th
*Note * Below are the correct times:
Instructor - Michele Watson
9:00 -  Intermediate 1
10:00 - Intermediate 2
Instructor - Eileen DuGuay
11:15 - Improver
12:15 - Beginner
Register at the Intercultural Centre on Sept 18th at the time of you class.
 
"Christmas Bus Trip - November 16th 2024" McAdam Train Station
Lunch at the Lion's Club, a Large Craft Sale, and a tour of the Beautiful Station!
Cost $120.00.  The first 50 to sign up will receive a wonderful Early Christmas Gift!!  Your all-inclusive Bus Trip will only cost you $70.00!
Sign-up sheet will be available Second week of September.  
COME JOIN US FOR THIS FABULOUS ADVENTURE!
 
Seniors Prom in celebration of the International Day of the Older Person
Saturday, October 5th, 2024 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at the Fredericton Intercultural Centre, 28 Saunders Street. Music by the Thomists. Refreshments will be served. Donations will be accepted in support of Stepping Stone Senior Centre.
Contact: Jeff Foster, Fredericton Intercultural Centre [email protected] 506-462-3003
Madeleine Gaudet, Stepping Stone Senior Centre [email protected] 506-450-7849 
 
Community News:
 
Free Program Offering for Adults 60+ with symptoms of depression.  No need for formal diagnosis.  Participation includes 8 online group sessions (weekly, 90-minutes each) and 2 brief interviews via teleconferencing (Zoom platform).  You can join each session from your home/chosen place and learn information and tools for your mental health.  For more information, contact [email protected]


National Seniors for Climate Day of Action
Louise Comeau
October 1st is the United Nations International Day of the Older Person, and in Canada, Seniors for Climate are raising their voices – in webinars, marches, and gatherings of all kinds to say we want climate action now. Across Canada, 55 communities, including in New Brunswick, have signed up. In Fredericton, three activities are planned:

1. Join us Tuesday, October 1 at the New Brunswick Legislature from 11 am to noon. Bring a chair (rocking chairs welcome!) and hear songs from the Raging Grannies, join in making a pledge to future generations, and hear how climate change affects older people and what we can do about it. We want to fill the Legislature lawn. Everyone is welcome. Car pool from wherever you are like Moncton is planning.

 
   2. At 4 p.m. we will host a webinar where you will learn how climate change affects the health and safety of older people. This webinar is hosted by the New Brunswick Environment Network and the Fredericton Stepping Stone Senior Centre. Everyone is welcome. Register here. 
3. The Conservation Council of New Brunswick will release a case study on the experience of a New Brunswick senior living in an energy inefficient home and what can be done about it.To learn more about what’s happening in your community and how you can participate, check out this Seniors for Climate online map. You will find planned activities and contact information for New Brunswick communities. If you live somewhere without a planned activity, join your neighbours! Fredericton looks forward to seeing you at the Legislature and everyone is welcome to join the webinar.
Why is October 1st so important? We are facing unnatural disasters – new and escalating levels of record-shattering heat, wildfires, and floods. Extreme weather events put our health and quality of life at risk, especially older people who have less capacity to cope with overheated homes, power outages, and evacuations.
These unsafe extremes are mostly caused by burning oil, gas and coal pouring heat-trapping pollution into the air. It’s been happening since coal first powered ships, but really ramped up after World War ll to power growing economies and population. Now those Baby Boom Babies are Baby Boom Seniors. An unstable climate is not safe for us and not what we want to pass on to our children and grandchildren.
There are affordable and healthy solutions to climate change beneficial to all. First, we need to stop burning fossil fuels and switch to renewable energy and use clean electricity to power our lives. Second, we need to retrofit our homes and buildings so they use less energy and save us money. We want heat pumps for all and electric school buses for our grandchildren. Third, we need to help communities prepare for the extreme events already happening.
Time is running out. We need to act now, and seniors do something more reliably than others: WE VOTE. Many of us are also fortunate enough to have spending power to support solutions and the energy transition. We have time to advocate for change and to be part of a broad-based and deep-rooted movement – so that our kids and our grandkids inherit a better world. Join us now, because later really is too late.