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Weekly Update Week of Jan 13th, 2025 Memberships are now due for 2025. $25 for a whole year of belonging! Fluid Dance- Tuesdays 12:45pm- Room for new participants- You don’t need a partner. We just dance! Jive, cha cha, salsa, and fluid dance. Dances are taught in front of mirrors so that it’s less intimidating for a new dancer. Call the Centre to get on the list. Forums – A 3-part series presented by Janet Durkee Lloyd, PhD (St. Thomas University) Wednesday, Jan. 15th at 10:30am - Understanding Mental Health and Well-being Later in Life. This workshop is a great starting point to learn about mental health, mental illness and addictions. We’ll answer your questions and help you understand what can affect your mental health in later life. You’ll leave with new ways to stay well and knowing where to turn to for support. The next two in the series are scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 12th and Wednesday, March 12th at 10:30am Beginner Bridge Lessons- Starting Wednesday January 15th at 1:00pm. If you have ever wanted to learn how to play, come and enjoy socializing while you learn! Cost is $25 for 8 weeks. Meeting of interest- Out and About – A New Program Proposal to be discussed on January 16th at 1:30pm - Would you love to go out but not on your own? The city is teeming with places to go and things to do. From art exhibits to concerts, book launches to fairs, plays to parades. If you would like to “get out" but prefer the company of friends, please attend this meeting at the Centre. Valentines for Vets- A few ladies in the Creative Seniors Craft Group are making “Valentines for Vets” for residents of the Veterans Health Unit, Fredericton. Do you have a friend or family member who is a vet you’d like to make a valentine for? Come join them on Thursday Jan 16th,24th, 31st at 1:30pm. Upcoming American Mahjongg Social- Saturday, January 18th at 12:30 pm. Cost $5. Come and enjoy playing and socializing. Min 12 participants. Meet the Board of Directors - January 22nd at 3:00 – All Welcome!
Lunch around Freddy- Friday, Jan. 24th at 11:30 - Swiss Chalet Restaurant. Sign up at the Centre if you are interested in joining in! Call out: We are looking for donations of 250ml Jam Jars. Community Wheels To Meals – Tuesday, January 14 at 11 am, St. Mary’s Anglican Church, McEvoy St. Meals on Wheels of Fredericton offers a hot, freshly prepared, 3-course lunch for $10 including transportation to and from by a volunteer, if you want it. No tax. Call 506-458-9482 to register by Monday (13th) at 10 am. The Alzheimer Society of New Brunswick is presenting - Caregiver Grief and Support Group – This is a 6-week series for family and friends who have lost someone due to dementia to explore, share, and listen on your journey with grief. Starting January 21st to February 25th. This is done virtually. All are welcome to join this free program. Contact: email- [email protected] or call 1-800-664-8411. The Alzheimer Society pf New Brunswick- Memory Café- The Memory Café is a fee monthly program for people living with all stages of dementia and their families to meet others, learn, and have fun. 2:00-4:00pm Jan 19th, Feb 16th, Mar 16th and Apr 13th at St. Thomas University- Brian Mulroney Hall- 51 Dineen Drive Fredericton. Join us to connect, chat, learn, have fun and enjoy refreshments. All are welcome to join this free program. For more information: [email protected], 506-459-4280, or www.alzheimer.ca/nb Housing Needs Assessment The City of Fredericton is currently updating its Housing Needs Assessment and would like to hear from as many residents as possible. Here’s how to participate: - Go to https://engagefredericton.ca/housing-needs-assessment website - The survey will come up to click on. - The survey closes on January 29. [email protected] 506-450-7849 https://www.steppingstoneseniorcentre.com Storm Policy When 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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The Stepping Stone Senior Centre are looking for someone to teach Beginner Guitar lessons. If interested, please contact Coordinator Krista Wilson at 506-450-7849 or [email protected]
Weekly Update Week of Jan 6th, 2025 Breakfast- Saturday, January 4th from 8am to 11 am. Cost is $10. Everyone welcome! This breakfast is sponsored by Parkland Fredericton. American Mahjongg- Lessons restarting Jan. 7th at 10:00am. New participants welcome. Darts- Anyone interested, let’s get together on Tuesday January 7th at 1:00pm Core Strength and Mobility- Starting Tuesday, January 7th at 10:30am and Thursday, January 9th at 11:45am. $140 once a week, $200 for twice a week for 10 weeks or $15 for drop in. Functional Mobility- Starting Tuesday, January 7th at 11:30am and Thursday, January 9th at 10:30am. $140 once a week, $200 for twice a week for 10 weeks or $15 for drop in. Wednesday Line dancing at the Intercultural Centre: Starting January 8th Improver is now at 12:15 and Beginner is at 11:15. Intermediate 1 at 9:00am and Intermediate 2 at10:00am remain the same. Canasta- Restarting Thursday January 9th at 1:00pm Learn to row – Starting Friday, January 10th at 9:30am- $50 for 5 Weeks. Rowing for fitness- Starting Friday, January 10th at 10:30am and 11:30am - $120 for 10 weeks. Memberships are now due for 2025. $25 for a whole year of belonging! Upcoming Forums – A 3-part series presented by Janet Durkee Lloyd, PhD Wednesday, Jan. 15th at 10:30am - Understanding Mental Health and Well-being Later in Life. This workshop is a great starting point to learn about mental health, mental illness and addictions. We’ll answer your questions and help you understand what can affect your mental health in later life. You’ll leave with new ways to stay well and knowing where to turn to for support. The next two in the series are scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 12th and Wednesday, March 12th at 10:30am Call out: We are looking for donations of 250ml Jam Jars. Beginner Bridge Lessons- Starting January 15th at 1:00pm. If you have ever wanted to learn how to play, come and learn how to! Cost is $25 for 8 weeks. Meeting of interest- Out and About – A New Program Proposal to be discussed on January 16th at 1:30pm - Would you love to go out but not on your own? The city is teeming with places to go and things to do. From art exhibits to concerts, book launches to fairs, plays to parades. If you would like to “get out" but prefer the company of friends, please attend this meeting at the Centre. Meet the Board of Directors - January 22nd at 3:00
Lunch around Freddy- Friday, Jan. 24th at 11:30 - Swiss Chalet Restaurant. Sign up at the Centre if you are interested in joining in! Community The Alzheimer Society of New Brunswick is presenting - Caregiver Grief and Support Group – This is a 6-week series for family and friends who have lost someone due to dementia to explore, share and listen on you journey with grief. Starting January 21st to February 25th. This is done virtually. All are welcome to join this free program. Contact: email- [email protected] or call 1-800-664-8411. [email protected] 506-450-7849 https://www.steppingstoneseniorcentre.com Storm Policy When schools are closed in the Fredericton region (Zone 6) due to weather and road conditions, the Centre is closed for the day. Weekly Update Dec.23rd, 2024 to Jan 6th, 2025 A sincere wish for peace, hope and love around you all year long. Thanks and Appreciation - Craft and Bake Sale. To all who donated baked goods, craft items, and festive decorations; rented tables, and attended this event, your support made for a very successful event. We are still selling items but it appears we will have raised close to $1,000. - The Make the Season Kind Concert. Thank you to the Centre’s musicians and all who attended this event. A cheque for $905.50 was delivered with pride to Jane Buckley, Chair of the District 3 Food Banks. Congratulations and celebrate because you all have indeed proven your kindness. Hats Off for Cards- Friday, December 27th at 1:30pm. The Chester Family is hosting this initiative - a way to bridge the generational gap between youth and seniors. A fun and interactive way to connect. This event involves youth volunteers hosting card games including blackjack and 45’s while enjoying some refreshments. All participants are encouraged to wear a fun hat to show a sense of camaraderie and youthful spirit. After Christmas this is something exciting to look forward to, which is very important to the human spirit! Open House- Monday December 30th – 1:30-Drop in. Have a Coffee and a Treat. Gift Certificates - Membership Gift Certificates available for 2025. The cost is only $25. These are available at the Centre. Drop by and check an item off your list. Breakfast- Saturday January 4th from 8am to 11 am. Cost is $10. Everyone welcome! This breakfast is sponsored by Parkland Fredericton . Program sign ups starting in January. Core Strength and Mobility- Starting Tuesday, January 7 at 10:30am and Thursday, January 9 at 11:45am. $140 once a week, $200 for twice a week for 10 weeks or $15 for drop in. Functional Mobility- Starting Tuesday, January 7 at 11:30am and Thursday, January 9 at 10:30am. $140 once a week, $200 for twice a week for 10 weeks or $15 for drop in. Learn to row – Starting Friday, January 10 at 9:30am- $50 for 5 Weeks. Rowing for fitness- Starting Friday, January 10 at 10:30am and 11:30am- $120 for 10 weeks. Beginner Bridge Lessons- Starting January 15 at 1:00pm. If you have ever wanted to learn how to play, come and learn how to! Cost is $25 for 8 weeks. Darts- Restarting in the new year. Tuesday January 7th from 1-3pm Canasta- Restarting Thursday January 9th at 1:00pm All other regular programs start back the week of January 6th. Check the calendar for dates and times. Note: Wednesday Line dancing at the Intercultural Centre: Improver is now at 12:15 and Beginner is at 11:15. Intermediate 1 (9:00) Intermediate 2 (10:00) remain the same. 506-450-7849 https://www.steppingstoneseniorcentre.com [email protected] Storm Policy When schools are closed in the Fredericton region (Zone 6) due to weather and road conditions, the Centre is closed for the day. Craft and Bake Sale - Saturday, December 14 at the Centre from 8:00 to noon. Tables are available for rent at a cost of $10 for members and $20 for non- members. Please call 506-450-7849 to book. The Centre graciously accepts donations of both crafts and baked goods, like a dozen of your favourite cookies or a sweet bread. Gently used Christmas decorations being passed on to someone else is great this time of year. Rest assured we will have a table of jams thanks to Grant Good and perhaps biscuits as well. Hope you will support this fund raising event.
Make The Season Kind Concert - This event, in support for our 10 Community Food Banks, will take place on Sunday, December 15 at the Intercultural Centre, 26 Saunders St., starting at 2:00 pm. There will be performances by 6 of the Centre’s Musical Programs. Admission is by donation for this very worthy cause. Last year, we raised $1,000. Gift Certificates - Membership Gift Certificates available for 2025. The cost is only $25. These are available at the Centre. Drop by and check an item off your list. Weekly Update
Week of Dec 9th, 2024 506.450.7849 https://www.steppingstoneseniorcentre.com [email protected] December Breakfast- Saturday, Dec. 7, 8:00 to 11:00am. The “Rudy Stocek Memorial Breakfast” sponsored by the Stocek Family. Maybe this will be your lucky day like Nov. 2 was for Judith who shared the 50/50 pot of $285 with the Centre. American Mahjongg Social has been cancelled. Craft and Bake Sale - Saturday, December 14 at the Centre from 8:00 to noon. Tables are available for rent at a cost of $10 for members and $20 for non- members. Please call 506-450-7849 to book. The Centre graciously accepts donations of both crafts and baked goods, like a dozen of your favourite cookies or a sweet bread. Gently used Christmas decorations being passed on to someone else is great this time of year. Rest assured we will have a table of jams thanks to Grant Good and perhaps biscuits as well. Hope you will support this fund raising event. Lunch Around Freddy – The Diplomat – Friday, December 13th, at 11:30am. Sign up at the centre by Thursday, December 12th at noon. Make The Season Kind Concert - This event, in support for our Community Food Banks, will take place on Sunday, December 15 at the Intercultural Centre, 26 Saunders St., starting at 2:00 pm. There will be performances by 6 of the Centre’s Musical Programs. Admission is by donation for this very worthy cause. Last year, we raised $1,000. Christmas Social- Wednesday, December 18th at 1:30pm- This is a drop in event. The members of the Writers Group will be reading from their stories. We will have some singing, games and of course treats. Join other members and celebrate the season. Family members are welcome as well. Gift Certificates - Membership Gift Certificates available for 2025. The cost is only $25. These are available at the Centre. Drop by and check an item off your list. Beginner Bridge Lessons- Starting in January, stay tuned for more information. Fall Prevention from Horizon Health Network - To help raise awareness of this important issue, check ouwww.falltalk.ca Adopt a Grandparent Elder Fredericton (A.G.E.) If you know someone who could use a little caring and community at this time of year, please reach out to us. I you have some free time and would like to make a new friendship, please give us a call or text at 506-261-6551 or visit our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/p/Adopt-a-Grandparentelder-Fredericton-100034760006844/ Community Safety Meetings- The city of Fredericton will be hosting two Community Safety Open Houses where you can share your opinions and concerns about the safety issues of our City. Sunday, Dec 8 2-4pm at Grace Memorial and Tuesday, Dec 10 5-7pm at Kinsmen Center. Downtown Cycle Track Open House – December 12, Fredericton Public Library Chickadee Room, 5:00 – 7:00 pm. If you can’t attend, share your thoughts at Downtown Cycle Track | Engage Fredericton Caregiving Essentials Web series- Advance Care Planning- Thursday December 12 at 1:00pm. Advance care planning is about conversations and it's about wishes. It is a time for families to reflect on personal values and wishes, and to let people know what kind of health and personal care family members would want in the future if they were unable to speak for themselves. Family caregivers can help their loved ones ensure that their wishes are heard, respected and acted upon. Join Laurel Gillespie and Donna Thomson in this important conversation about how to ease caregiver stress through advance care planning. Register via this link https://zoom.us/webinar/register/4517334307390/WN_Ww_67YupQaypSGrxfAIO2Q#/registration Friends of the Stepping Stone Senior Centre Campaign ends December 31st Receipts will be issued for donations of $10 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. Weekly Update Week of Dec 2nd, 2024 506.450.7849 https://www.steppingstoneseniorcentre.com [email protected] December Breakfast- Saturday, Dec. 7, 8:00 to 11:00am. The “Rudy Stocek Memorial Breakfast” sponsored by the Stocek Family. Maybe this will be your lucky day like Nov. 2 was for Judith who shared the 50/50 pot of $285 with the Centre. American Majongg Social – Saturday, December 7th, 1:00 pm. Sign up at the Centre! Craft and Bake Sale - Saturday, December 14 at the Centre from 8:00 to noon. Tables are available for rent at a cost of $10 for members and $20 for non- members. Please call 506-450-7849 to book. The Centre graciously accepts donations of both crafts and baked goods, like a dozen of your favourite cookies or a sweet bread. Gently used Christmas decorations being passed on to someone else is great this time of year. Rest assured we will have a table of jams thanks to Grant Good and perhaps biscuits as well. Hope you will support this fund raising event. Make The Season Kind Concert - This event, in support for our Community Food Banks, will take place on Sunday, December 15 at the Intercultural Centre, 26 Saunders St., starting at 2:00 pm. There will be performances by 6 of the Centre’s Musical Programs. Admission is by donation for this very worthy cause. Last year, we raised $1,000. Gift Certificates-Gift Idea for the Senior in Your Life. Membership Gift Certificates available for 2025. The cost is only $25. These are available at the Centre. Drop by and check an item off your list. Podcasting for Seniors – You can access free training modules created by seniors for seniors at https://seniors.ncra.ca The modules include step-by-step guide to create a podcast from home. Perhaps you would be interested in creating a podcast for the Centre? Preventing Falls: Free Webinar on Wednesday Dec 4th at 8:00 pm. Falls are the leading cause of injury among older adults but the good news is that many falls can be prevented with simple changes to your home and lifestyle. Join Dr. Marla Beauchamp for a free 60-minute webinar where she will explore the key causes of falls and offer practical tips to improve your balance, strengthen your body, and make your environment safer. Learn how to stay active and independent as you age and reduce your risk of injury. Link to register- ALC | Register | McMaster University Alumni Webinars and Online Events Fall Prevention from Horizon Health Network - To help raise awareness of this important issue, check out www.falltalk.ca Adopt a Grandparent Elder Fredericton (A.G.E.) If you know someone who could use a little caring and community at this time of year, please reach out to us. I you have some free time and would like to make a new friendship, please give us a call or text at 506-261-6551 or visit our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/p/Adopt-a-Grandparentelder-Fredericton-100034760006844/ Community Safety Meetings- The city of Fredericton will be hosting two Community Safety Open Houses where you can share your opinions and concerns about the safety issues of our City. Sunday, Dec 8 2-4pm at Grace Memorial and Tuesday, Dec 10 5-7pm at Kinsmen Center Friends of the Stepping Stone Senior Centre Campaign runs until December 31st. Receipts will be issued for donations of $10+ FREDERICTON POLICE FORCE Nov. 29, 2024 - SCAM ALERT! Fredericton Police are alerting residents to a significant increase in scam and fraud complaints. Scams are becoming more sophisticated, making it crucial to stay informed to protect yourself and your loved ones. Recent Scam Alert: Scammers often pose as law enforcement officers or government officials, contacting victims via phone, email, or pop-up messages. They falsely claim criminal charges linked to your IP address, alleging your IP address is associated with illegal activities. Using threats of arrest or fines, they create urgency and demand payment through untraceable methods like gift cards, wire transfers, and cryptocurrency exchanges. Tips to Avoid Becoming a Victim:
Report all fraud cases to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre. Stay vigilant and share this information with friends and family to prevent further victimization. To report a crime, contact the Fredericton Police Force at 506-460-2300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 to remain anonymous. In case of emergency always call 911. You can also call 506-460-2300 for non-emergencies. |
Stepping Stone Senior Centre Inc. is a Registered Charity, and tax receipts will be issued for donations upon request.
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