WHAT’S HAPPENING?
Week of April 29th , 2024
506.450.7849
 https://www.steppingstoneseniorcentre.com
 [email protected]
 
Scrabble Tournament- Saturday, April 27th, 11:30-4:00pm. $10 to cover the cost of pizza. Sign up at the Centre.
 
Fredericton Seniors Socialization Project- A Grass Roots Multi-Project Initiative.   SSSC is a partner in this project with the Cultural Centre which will run from this April to January 2025. The SSSC Troubadours will be performing on the first Social Sunday event on Sunday, April 28 at 2:00 pm at the Cultural Centre. This is a free admission event. Come be entertained and learn more about the many upcoming events for all ages. 
 
Senior Centre Without Walls: Stepping Stone Senior Centre Without Walls - Tuesday, April 30th  at 2:30 to 3:15pm The Centre recently presented a member reading from the book- The Vinyl Cafe by Stuart MacLean. This week we have a recording of the CBC radio show- Vinyl Cafe with Stuart MacLean. Call  the Centre, 506-450-7849, leave your name and phone number by noon on Tuesday to participate. You will be contacted before the call is scheduled.
 
Breakfast- Saturday, May 4, Breakfast- 8:00 to 11:00 and 50/50 draw.  On April 6th, Sharon, a member present at the breakfast, shared the 50/50 pot of $171. This month’s breakfast is sponsored by two members in celebration of all Mothers.
 
Forum- Wednesday, May 8 at 3:00 pm. Guest presenter, Hillary Lemon, from the Fredericton Public Library. The presentation will include system collection (books and beyond); services accessible form home and on-line; programming, and the opportunity to register for membership. 
 
Note: Forum- New Canadian Dental Plan- Rescheduled to Wednesday, May 15 at 3:00 pm. Presenter is Sylvia Cummings from Service Canada. This is the follow-up information session that we requested when the Federal Minister made his presentation on March 8th. 
Upcoming Events
Saturday, May 18, Yard/ Bake Sale- 8:00 to noon- at the Centre.
If you’d like to have a table to sell your own goods, please call the Centre to arrange. If you’d like to donate baked goods or your spring-cleaning treasures, you can bring them to the Centre on Friday, May 17th.
Saturday, May 25, Stepping Stone Musicians Concert- 2:00 pm- Cultural Centre.
New Program!
 
Learn to Row- Starting Tuesday May 7th to June 4th from 5:15pm to 6:15pm. Cost $50. Call 506-450-7849 to register.
 
Community Food Smart at Stepping Stone Senior Centre
Did you know that SSSC is one of many registered distributors for the Community Food Smart (CFS) program in Fredericton? 
The CFS is a bulk food buying club open to all individuals and families keen on purchasing quality fruits and vegetables at wholesale prices, sourced from local farmers when possible.
To become a member, you fill out a registration form.  Forms are available at SSSC. The one-time registration fee is $10 CASH.
Orders are made by emailing [email protected]  on the first Thursday of the month. The price of each food bag is $15.  Members can order one or two bags each month. 
The produce bag must be picked up at SSSC on the second Thursday of the month.   
For complete information on the program go to Facebook at communityfoodsmart.com or the website https://www.communityfoodsmart.com/
As Mother’s Day approaches consider gifting your
“mother figure” a membership to the Centre
or a membership to the Food Smart program.
Volunteer Needed
We are in need of a volunteer to help us set up the ad for the upcoming Yard/Bake Sale on the Firestone board on the corner of Brunswick & Westmorland.  On May 1 we need the volunteer to climb a ladder to reach the sign and place our ad.  Another volunteer will be there with you.  If you are willing, please call the Centre as soon as possible.  Thanks!
 
Community News

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 WHAT’S HAPPENING?
 Week of April 22nd , 2024
506.450.7849
 https://www.steppingstoneseniorcentre.com
  [email protected]
 
Volunteer Recognition Day – April 19th! Thank you to all of the volunteers who are the heart and soul of the Stepping Stone Senior Centre. Without you, we would cease to exist. From our very beginning, volunteers have been sharing their time, patience, talents, and experience for the success of the Centre. We celebrate you for the work you do!!  Thanks!!!
 
Senior Centre Without Walls: Stepping Stone Senior Centre Without Walls - Tuesday, April 21 at 2:30 to 3:15pmWho doesn’t love a mystery? Better than that, who would not want to be the one to solve it?  Join us and listen in on a Sherlock Holmes story. Together, we will put our sleuth caps on, and figure out who dunnit! Call  the Centre, 506-450-7849, leave your name and phone number by noon on Tuesday to participate. You will be contacted before the call is scheduled.
 
Scrabble Tournament- Saturday, April 27th, 11:30-4:00pm. $10 to cover the cost of pizza. Sign up at the Centre.
 
Fredericton Seniors Socialization Project- A Grass Roots Multi-Project Initiative.   SSSC is a partner in this project with the Cultural Centre which will run from this April to January 2025. The SSSC Troubadours will be performing on the first Social Sunday event on Sunday, April 28 at 2:00 pm at the Cultural Centre. This is a free admission event. Come be entertained and learn more about the many upcoming events for all ages. 
 
Forum- New Canadian Dental Plan- Wednesday, May 1 at 3:00 pm Presenter is Sylvia Cummings from Service Canada. This is the follow-up information session that we requested when the Federal Minister made his presentation on March 8th. 
 
Forum- Wednesday, May 8 at 3:00 pm. Guest presenter, Hillary Lemon, from the Fredericton Public Library. The presentation will include system collection (books and beyond); services accessible form home and on-line; programming, and the opportunity to register for membership. 
 
New Program!
 
Learn to Row- Starting Tuesday May 7th to June 4th from 5:15pm to 6:15pm. Cost $50. Call 506-450-7849 to register.
 
Community Food Smart at Stepping Stone Senior Centre
Did you know that SSSC is one of many registered distributors for the Community Food Smart (CFS) program in Fredericton? 
The CFS is a bulk food buying club open to all individuals and families keen on purchasing quality fruits and vegetables at wholesale prices, sourced from local farmers when possible.
To become a member, you fill out a registration form.  Forms are now available SSSC. The one-time registration fee is $10 CASH.
Orders are made by emailing [email protected] The price of each food bag is $15.  Members can order one or two bags each month. 
The produce bag must be picked up at SSSC on the second Thursday of the month.   
For complete information on the program go to Facebook at communityfoodsmart.com or the website https://www.communityfoodsmart.com/
 
In Other News
 
Offer for Stepping Stone Senior Centre: TireChangers.ca – A mobile Tire   Change Service that is fully insured. Cost is $ 48.75 + tax = $56.06. $25 from every tire change will be donated back to Stepping Stone Senior Centre. Tires must be on rims. Call 506-405-3882 to reserve your spot.

 WHAT’S HAPPENING?
 Week of April 15th, 2024
506.450.7849
  https://www.steppingstoneseniorcentre.com
 [email protected]
 
Winner of the 50/50 draw at the last breakfast shared a pot of $171.  The Centre’s member, Sharon, was in attendance and very excited to be the winner! 
 
Auction 45 Tournament- This Saturday, April 13th, starting at 1:30 pm. Sign-up sheet is posted at the Centre.
 
Senior Centre Without Walls: Senior Centre Without Walls - Tuesday, April 16th from 2:00 to 3:15 pm.  Readings from the “Vinyl Cafe” by Stuart McLean. Do you remember listening to the radio and the adventures of Dave, Morley, their children, Sam and Stephanie, and several animal friends? To bring back those memories, join us by phone to hear the story of Arthur the dog and Galway, the cat. All you have to do is call the Centre at 506-450-7849 or 506-668-0141, leave your name and number before 10:00 am on Tuesday. You will be contacted and set up to join the call. Only requirement is your telephone. 


 
Volunteer Day- Friday, April 19th, from 10:00am to Noon. We’re celebrating our volunteers! 
 
New Program!
 
Learn to Row- Starting Tuesday May 7th to June 4th from 5:15pm to 6:15pm. Cost $50. Call 506- 450-7849 to register.
 
Snow Day Policy:
 
When the schools are closed in the Fredericton region, (Zone 6), due to weather,
the Centre is closed for the day.
 
Community News
 
Community Volunteer Income Tax Program – Saturday, April 13th.  Drop in between 10:00am and 2:00pm.
 
In Other News
 
Offer for Stepping Stone Senior Centre: TireChangers.ca – A mobile Tire   Change Service that is fully insured. Cost is $ 48.75 + tax = $56.06. $25 from every tire change will be donated back to Stepping Stone Senior Centre. Tires must be on rims. Call 506-405-3882 to reserve your spot. 

 
 WHAT’S HAPPENING?
Week of April 8th, 2024
506.450.7849
 https://www.steppingstoneseniorcentre.com
 [email protected]
 
 
Breakfast - April 6th from 8-11am. Cost is $10.  All are welcome. There is also the opportunity to play in the breakfast 50/50.  At the last breakfast the winner and the Centre shared $228.
 
Jim Campbell Trio featuring Isaac Gould (17-year-old Jazz Singer) Saturday April 6th 2:00pm to 3:00pm. Donations gratefully accepted.
 
Senior Centre Without Walls: Tuesday, April 9th from 2:30 to 3:15, we will be connecting by telephone to the Ottawa Centre for a program on Defying Dementia. Did you know that up to 40% of risk factors for dementia can be managed by life style choices? Join us to learn more and hear from those with lived experiences. If you wish to participate, please call the Centre 506-450-7849 or 506-668-0141, 
leave your name and telephone, and you will be contacted to confirm your participation and answer any questions you may have.  
Upcoming
 
Forum- Wednesday April 10th at 10:30am to noon. From the Centre For Innovation And Research in Aging- A presentation on: The Passive Aware Research study that is looking to recruit caregivers of older adults with memory loss to participate in a research study that looks to see if passive monitoring technology can reduce caregiver burden and stress. Come and learn more about the study and how you can participate. Presented by Molly Schriver- Research Coordinator with the Centre for Innovation and Research in Aging.
 
Auction 45 Tournament- Saturday April 13th starting at 1:30 pm. Sign up sheet is posted at the Centre.

Lunch around Freddy-Wednesday April 17th at The Courtyard at The Ramada at 11:30am. Please sign up by noon on April 16th. If on the 17th you are unable to come, please call the Centre.
 
New Programs
Stringed Instruments Maintenance Workshop- One time session( no cost), with Marc Schneider. Wednesday, April 10th at 2:45pm to 3:45pm. Using some of his own instruments, Marc will demonstrate action evaluation (height of strings above fretboard), intonation (being in tune up the fretboard) and finding the source of rattling or buzzing on a string. He can also discuss how to change or modify nuts and saddles.  If you bring an instrument, he can assist you.
 
Community News
Community Volunteer Income Tax Program - Friday April 5th from 1:00pm to 4:00pm and Saturday April 13th from 10:00pm to 2:00pm
 
In Other News
 
Food Bank Basket- We have a basket in the front lobby for non- perishable items.  The contents will be delivered to the Food Bank as the basket is filled.
 
Used Jeans- We are still collecting used jeans for a member who makes quilts and aprons.

Jam Jars- Always looking for donations of 250 ml jars only. You may drop them off at the Centre. Thank you.
 
Offer for Stepping Stone Senior Centre: TireChangers.ca – A mobile Tire   Change Service that is fully insured. Cost is $ 48.75 + tax= $56.06. $25 from every tire change will be donated back to Stepping Stone Senior Centre. Tires must be on rims. Call 506-405-3882 to reserve your spot.
 
 
Snow Day Policy:
(Zone 6) due to weather.  The Centre is closed for the day.