August 21st, 2026

 Weekly Update
Week of August 24th, 2026
506-450-7849
 
Jazz Fitness – Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30 pm.  A fun way to stay active!!  All fitness levels welcome! $5 per class – no need to register, just drop in.  Facilitator: Deborah Stewart

Tech Help at The Centre - We are fortunate to have two students who have offered to hold one-on-one sessions in August with our Members.  Each date and time will accommodate 2 Members. You are asked to bring your device. The dates are:
- Tuesday, August 25 from 10:00 to 11:30
- Thursday, August 27 from 9:30 to 11:00.
If you are interested, please call the Centre (506-450-7849) to register. First come, first served. 
 
Movie – Wednesday, August 26th at 1:00 pm.  The Sheep Detectives with Hugh Jackman, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Emma Thompson.  When their beloved farmer is found dead under mysterious circumstances, a flock of the sheep conclude they will have to solve the murder themselves.
 
Upcoming Events - (Please sign up at the centre)
 
Functional Mobility – Returning Tuesday, September 8th at 11:30am and Thursday, September 10th at 10:30am. One class a week $175 for 15 weeks or twice a week for $300 for 30 classes.
 
Grace in Motion- Returning Tuesday, September 8th at 1:00pm. $45 a month or $12 per class.
 
Beginner Harmonica II- Returning Friday, September 11th at 1:00pm. No charge. Harmonica needs to be in the key of C.
 
Beginner Harmonica I- Returning Friday, September 11th at 2:30pm. No charge. Harmonica needs to be in the key of C.
 
Notices of Interest from the Centre:
 
Basil & Thyme – The   Gardening Committee invites our members to harvest the herbs that are ready!
 
Debit accepted as of September 1 – Please note that this service does not include the use of credit cards.  Debit only!
 
Parking – During the Frex (Sept. 7-13) parking is at a premium in the afternoons.  The Centre’s parking lot is the small one to the east of the Centre.  We have prepared signs for our members to place on their dash indicating they’re members of the Centre.  Pick one up at the front desk.  Centre Volunteers will be at the entrance to make sure that only our members park there. 
You Love Our Jam... We'd Love Your Jars!  We'd love to give the jars a second life! We're looking for 250 ml jars.  If you have any, and bring them in, we'd really appreciate it.
 
The Wagon Outreach – Thank you to the members of Stepping Stone Senior Centre for their donations! This effort will continue throughout August. Suggested donation items
are listed on the box which is by the front desk at the Centre.
 
The Centre is now a member of Canada Helps, a national organization that supports charities with administrating donations.  You can donate safely by clicking on: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/?medium=FPMX&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=ARIsAIVfBD3OXsjvDliIoJ7reAGGGptaXbHNLM1n1FRGm1hIj9X3VqCOKXkppMcaAoGhEALw_wcB You will receive your tax-deductible receipt from Canada Helps.
 
Members! You can rent the Centre for family celebrations and pay 50% of the rental fee!
 
Community Health:
 
Our Board of Directors asks you to please use the hand sanitizer available on entering the Centre.  Masks are available. If you are able to, please assist with the sanitizing of chairs and equipment used in your program. Together, let’s work to keep you and our Centre community healthy.
 
Community Notices:
 
Parkinson's Superwalk – Sunday, September 13th Richard J. Currie Centre, 15 Peter Kelly Drive, UNB Campus, 2:00-4:00 pm.  Hosted by UNB REDS Recreation.  Interested in volunteering? Want to participate in the walk? https://donate.parkinson.ca/site/SPageServer?pagename=SW_2026_register
 
Mental Health Services for Adults over 60 – Twelve weekly sessions, 2 hours each, for free Group Therapy.  Contact the Psychological Wellness Centre at [email protected] or 506-452-6301
 
211 is a national referral Help Line phone number that will give you free and confidential information about services available in your area.  They provide info about financial assistance, food access, programs for seniors, housing and shelter, mental health, employment and training, newcomer services, and family supports for your area and in your language.
 
Food Smart is a monthly food buying program.  You order a bag (large, reusable) on the first Thursday of the month and pick up your bag the second Thursday of the month.  Order by phone or email and pick up in the parking lot beside the Stepping Stone Senior Centre at 11 am.  You pay $15 for a bag worth at least $30 worth of produce.  Contact Mary Farrell at 506-455-1251 or email [email protected]  to order.
 
Climate Change Conference (Saint John & Virtual) – Friday, October 2nd.  For more information contact: Elaine Bradbee at [email protected]  For Registration: https://site.pheedloop.com/event/CCRC2026/home/