Weekly Update
 Week of July 15th, 2024
506.450.7849
https://www.steppingstoneseniorcentre.com
[email protected]
 Please note that there will be no Weekly Update for Friday July 19th and Friday July 26th.
 
This Week:
Cryptic Crosswords Lite - clue: Sewing Sister issue, perhaps? (5 letters, S _ _ _ _ ) Hint: A certain shy, young tongue-twister sister of a bygone era – she could be an “issue,” if anagrammed correctly. Come and learn step-by-step clue-solving skills at Cryptic Crosswords Lite, Tuesdays 1:00-3:00 pm until August 27.  *Answer at the bottom of this Update.
Salsa Dance Lessons – Starting Wednesday July 17th at 6:00pm till Aug 14th.  Cost $5 per class. No experience or partner needed. Wear sneakers. Sign up is required – call, email, or drop in to the Centre.
Lunch Around Freddy- Wednesday July 17th at 11:30 am -  Ivy’s Diner, 3696 NB-102, Island View. Sign up at the Centre. If you are interested in carpooling, please indicate and include your phone number. We will work to match drives.
Forum – Wednesday, July 17 at 1:30. Fraud and Scams presented by Financial and Consumer Commission. Learn how to best protect yourself and others from financial abuse and exploitation, including phone and internet scams.
 
Summer Specials:
We encourage members and family members to come and take part in these summer programs, with more to come! These are “drop-in” activities.
 
Stone Painting – We will be painting rocks to add to the Centre’s garden! Wednesday, July 17th, 11:00am.
Christmas in July - Snacks, outdoor games, music, and Christmas cheer! Friday, July 19th, 2pm. We will be collecting food bank donations at the door.
         
          Our Summer Student, Reece Ronan, will be completing the 8 weeks with us under the NB Summer Student  Program on Friday, July 19. We can’t believe how the time has flown by. We are very fortunate in that this is the second year that Reece has been with us; along with volunteering at many of our breakfasts throughout the year and working her magic on posters and placemats. Although much below the 50+,  she has become a part of us at the Centre.
Thank you, Reece, for your excellent work on and ideas for summer programs. We wish you the best of luck in your final year at St. Thomas University. Please stay in touch. 
 
On-going:
 
Auction 45 - Fridays 1:00 pm - Come and join others for games and fun.
We need 250ml Mason Jars so we can make more jam!
 
Later this month:
 
Forum- Wednesday, July 31st at 1:30 pm - Bone Health 101 presented by Osteoporosis Canada.


Garrison Night Market- Thursday, July 25th- The Centre will have a table at the Market and would appreciate it if members stop by and say hi!
 
Lost Watch- An Apple Watch lost near the Centre. Black, Square Face. Please notify the Centre if found 506-450-7849. Thank you!
 
Cautionary NOTE:  Stay as cool as you can during the heatwaves!
*Cryptic Crosswords Lite: Susie








 

 WHAT’S HAPPENING?
 Week of July 8th, 2024
506.450.7849
 https://www.steppingstoneseniorcentre.com
[email protected]
 
Breakfast – This Saturday, July 6th from 8-11am. July’s Breakfast is sponsored by Parkland Retirement Living Fredericton. Cost $10 for a full, hot breakfast!!  At the breakfast on June 1st, the 50/50 pot climbed to $151, and the winner was Sharon.

Cryptic Crosswords Lite - clue: Some Troubadours are humourless! (4 letters, D _ _ _ ) Hint: Some of the letters of “Troubadours” (four of them to be precise) make a word for “humourless.” *Answer at the bottom of next page.  Come and learn step-by-step clue-solving skills at Cryptic Crosswords Lite, Tuesdays 1:00-3:00 pm, until August 27.
Salsa Dance Lessons - Free Demo Wednesday July 10th at 6:00pm. Come and try it out.  Regular classes starting July 17th to Aug 14th. Cost $5 per class. No experience or partner needed. Wear sneakers. Sign up is required.
Summer Specials:
We encourage members and family members to come and take part in these summer programs listed below, with more to come! You can drop-in except where indicated.
 
Jigsaw Puzzlers - Thursdays, July 4th to 18th 2:00pm. Join in as we complete a jigsaw puzzle as a group!
 
Movie Matinee – On Thursday, July 11th at 10am we will be screening the family favourite Matilda (1996)! No cost.  Refreshments will be available for purchase.
 
Ink Painting – Join us Thursday, July 11th at 11am for a fun summer craft! We will be using sharpies and alcohol to create colorful tie dye paintings. Please register at the centre.
 
On-going:
 
Auction 45 - Fridays 1:00 pm - Come and join others for games and fun.
Later this month:
 
Lunch Around Freddy- Wednesday July 17th at 11:30 am.  Ivy’s Diner- 3696 NB-102, Island View. Sign up at the Centre. If you are interested in carpooling, please indicate and include your phone number. We will work to match drives up.
Forum – Wednesday, July 17 at 1:30. Fraud and Scams presented by Financial and Consumer Commission. Learn how to best protect yourself and others from financial abuse and exploitation, including phone and Internet scams.
 
Mark your Calendars:
 
Forum- Wednesday, July 31st at 1:30 pm - Bone Health 101 presented by Osteoporosis Canada.


Garrison Night Market- Thursday, July 25th- The Centre will have a table at the Market and would appreciate it if members stop by and say hi!
 
Community News
 
National Injury Prevention Day is July 5th.
By taking proactive measures to prevent falls, older adults can maintain independence and enjoy an active lifestyle by focusing on awareness of injuries that are predictable and preventable. Here is the link for more information. Preventing falls to safeguard independence and well-being (mcmasteroptimalaging.org)
 
CAUTIONARY NOTE:   As of June 29:  Covid-19 activity in NB is the highest in Canada. About one in every 42 people are currently infected according to Canadian Covid-19 Hazard Index. In the latest update, which covers June 22 to July 5, NB was given a rating of “severe” and a score of 28.2. Everywhere else in Canada was lower. The National score was 13.6 with a rating of “very high.”     NB has moved to a monthly update for the summer. 
 
*Cryptic Crosswords Lite - Answer to this week’s clue: Dour