Raffle- The tickets are selling very well on this beautiful Lap Quilt “Stepping Stones” Tickets available $2.00 or 3/$5.00. Draw is at the December 2nd Breakfast. Don’t miss your chance to participate.
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A member won $63.00 on Nov 3rd. For the draw on Nov 10th, the estimated jackpot is $104.00. Purchase your tickets at https://steppingstone.thelottofactory.com/ WHAT’S HAPPENING?
Week of November 13, 2023 506.450.7849 steppingstoneseniorcentre@rogers.com The Centre is closed Monday, November 13th. Lunch around Freddy- Wednesday, November 15th at 11:30 am Pizza Delight, Oromocto. Contact the Centre to Sign up by November 14th. Scrabble Tournament- Saturday, November 18th, 1:30 pm. Join us for a social afternoon enjoying Scrabble. Invite your friends. High score prize being offered. Minimum number of participants required is 4. Sign up at the Centre. No charge to play. However, if you are interested in staying for pizza at the end, there will be a shared cost. Mind Body Fusion- This is a new Program starting Tuesday, November 21st at 11:30am for 4 weeks. Contact the Centre for more information and to sign up. Forum-Dementia Friendly Community – Wednesday, November 22nd at 3:00 pm The presentation will give an introduction to dementia. How dementia impacts those living with the illness, how it impacts caregivers caring for someone with the illness, and how to build and foster dementia friendly communities. Presenter is Ben McLaughlin Friends of The Stepping Stone Senior Centre – The Centre’s annual appeal for financial support continues until the end of December. Income-tax deductible receipts available for any donation over $10. Gift Certificates are now available to cover a membership for 2024.This would make a wonderful gift for a friend or family member. You would be giving someone a year’s access to the Centre’s programs and activities and opportunities to socialize. Community News Annual Aging Care & Research Symposium- November 15th from 8:00am to 5:00 pm, at the Fredericton Inn during Health Research Week. For full details go to http://www.agingsymposium.ca City of Fredericton- Public Workshop- The general public and recreational users are invited to the Fredericton Convention Centre on November 21 from 6:30pm to 8:30 pm. This is an overall opportunity for residents to provide initial thoughts and input on the Recreation and Leisure Master Plan. Funding Opportunities for Innovative Project Supporting Older Adults. NRC Aging in Place new funding opportunity 3 Focus areas:- Preventing transitions in care; enabling older adults and care givers to live well and creating age friendly communities and social structures. Go to:- Aging in Place challenge program- National Research Council Canada Follow us on Facebook for the latest news! Online 50/50
A member won $63.00 on Oct 27th. For the draw of Nov 03th, the estimated jackpot is $102.00. Purchase your tickets at https://steppingstone.thelottofactory.com/ WHAT’S HAPPENING
Week of November 06, 2023 506.450.7849 steppingstoneseniorcentre@rogers.com Monthly Breakfast- Saturday, November 4h 8:00-11:00. $10.00 Family and friends are welcome! Christmas at McAdam Station- Last Chance – Deadline to book is Tuesday November 7th- This excursion is through Pam Noble Tours on December 4, 2023. Cost per person is $130.00 including all taxes and gratuities. Includes a delicious turkey dinner, entertainment during the meal by the “Station Folks”, music by Bob Johnson, and ending with a Christmas sing-along. Pick up at 4:00pm from the Frex parking lot. Time is running short. If you are planning to gift yourself this magical experience, come in to the Centre and sign- up to ensure you have a seat. Movie Matinee- Thursday November 9th at 2:00- We will be showing “Charlie Wilson’s War.” Lunch around Freddy- Wednesday November 15th at 11:30am Pizza Delight Oromocto. Contact the Centre to Sign up by November 14th. Mind Body Fusion- This is a new Program starting Tuesday, November 21st at 11:30am for 4 weeks. Contact the Centre for more information and to sign up. Forum-Dementia Friendly Community Wednesday November 22nd at 3:00 (Originally scheduled for November 15th) The presentation will give introduction to dementia, how dementia impacts those living with the illness, how dementia impacts caregivers caring for someone with the illness, and how to build and foster dementia friendly communities. Presenter is Ben McLaughlin Raffle- We have this beautiful Lap Quilt “Stepping Stones” Tickets available $2.00 or 3/$5.00. Draw is at the December 2nd Breakfast. Friends of The Stepping Stone Senior Centre – The Centre’s annual appeal for financial support continues until the end of December. Income-tax deductible receipts available for any donation over $10. Gift Certificates are available to cover a membership for 2024. Gift a friend or family member! Volunteering! The Centre is always looking for members to volunteer. Without our volunteers we would not exist, let alone operate. Thank You to all our Volunteers. Community News Remembrance Day War Time Menu Luncheon On Saturday November 11 from noon to 1:30, Forest Hill United Church will be serving a luncheon with a war time menu of Baked Beans, Brown Bread and War Cake, Tea, Coffee or Juice. Eat in or Take-out. Libby and Brian Cassidy will be playing appropriate music during the meal. Adults are $12.00 and children $6.00. To order your meals as take out or eat in, please sign up before November 5 at either church entrance, or leave a message at the church office 506-455-0988 or Foresth.office@bellaliant.com. Annual Aging Care & Research Symposium- November 15th from 8:00am to 5:00 pm, at the Fredericton Inn during Health Research Week. For full details go to http://www.agingsymposium.ca Funding Opportunities for Innovative Project Supporting Older Adults. NRC Aging in Place new funding opportunity 3 Focus areas:- Preventing transitions in care; enabling older adults and care givers to live well and creating age friendly communities and social structures. Go to:- Aging in Place challenge program- National Research Council Canada Follow us on Facebook for the latest news! Now Hear This
This beautiful Lap Quilt, the pattern is “Stepping Stones” was pieced by the Centre’s Sewing Sisters: Carol, Carol Anne, Denise, Debbie, Elaine, Leanne, Marilyn, and Mary Lou. The quilting was done by Centre Members Gwenda and Eugene Mattinson. The work and effort was for a Centre Fund Raiser. Thank you to all. The tickets go on sale today and the draw will take place at the Breakfast on December 2nd . $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00 WHAT’S HAPPENING
Week of October 30th, 2023 506.450.7849 steppingstoneseniorcentre@rogers.com Apple Crisps Last Chance!!! You may order by calling the Centre, emailing, or dropping in. Cost is $7 each or 3 for $20. We ask that you pick up your order on Saturday, October 28 between the hours of 10:00 am and 5:00 pm. Thank you for your on-going support. Tournament! Saturday, October 28th at 1:30 pm- Auction 45’s and Pizza. Sign up at the Centre! Single or by table of 4. Cost $8.00 per person (for the pizza). All Welcome! Forum on Wednesday- Nov 1st -3:30pm TNB Outreach Director Sharisse LeBrun returns with a follow up to the October Forum. If you missed it in October, don’t miss part 2. Monthly Fundraising Breakfast- Saturday November 4h 8:00- 11:00. $10.00 Family and friends are welcome! Movie Matinee- Thursday, Nov. 9th at 2:00 pm. In honour of Remembrance Day, we will be showing “Charlie Wilson’s War. No charge! Christmas at McAdam Station - This excursion is through Pam Noble Tours on December 4, 2023. Cost per person is $130.00 including all taxes and gratuities. Includes a delicious turkey dinner, entertainment during the meal by the “Station Folks”, music by Bob Johnson, and ending with a Christmas sing-along. Pick up at 4:00pm from the Frex parking lot. Time is running short. If you are planning to gift yourself this magical experience, come in to the Centre and sign- up to ensure you have a seat. You need to register and pay by November 10th Stepping Stone Singers- The group is gearing up for the winter season and Christmas performances. We welcome all singers but are especially needing some additional male voices. Rehearsals are Thursday morning 9:30 to 11:30 am. Friends of The Stepping Stone Senior Centre – The Centre’s annual appeal for financial support continues until the end of December. Income-tax deductible receipts available for any donation over $10. Community News Spread the word 211 is the number to call when you don’t know where to turn. This is a 24/7 service provided by United Way across the Canada. You will find help, information and support from an actual human being. It’s free and confidential. You can be served in any of 170 languages!. Remembrance Day War Time Menu Luncheon On Saturday November 11 from noon to 1:30, Forest Hill United Church will be serving a luncheon with a war time menu of Baked Beans, Brown Bread and War Cake, Tea, Coffee or Juice. Eat in or Take-out. Libby and Brian Cassidy will be playing appropriate music during the meal. Adults are $12.00 and children $6.00. To order your meals as take out or eat in, please sign up before November 5 at either church entrance, or leave a message at the church office 506-455-0988 or Foresth.office@bellaliant.com. Information on Co-Op Housing- If you are interested in learning about co-op housing, you’ll want to register for this Zoom presentation at https://CoopHousingFredericton.eventbrite.ca Wednesday, Nov 1, 2023 at 6:30-7:15. Hosted by the City's Affordable Housing Committee with guest speaker Karen Brodeur, Program Manager, Cooperative Housing Federation of Canada Follow us on Facebook for the latest news! Online 50/50
A member won $107.00 on Oct 20th. For the draw of Oct 27th, the estimated jackpot is $84.00. Purchase your tickets at https://steppingstone.thelottofactory.com/ Apple Crisps
You have asked- When are the Apple Crisps coming? We have the answer- Apple Crisps are coming on Saturday, October 28. Starting today, October 23, you may order by calling the Centre( 506-450-7849); e-mail steppingstoneseniorcentre@rogers.com; or drop in to put your name, number of Crisps, and your telephone number on the order sheet. Cost- $7 each or 3 for $20. We ask that you pick up your order on Saturday, October 28 between the hours of 10:00 am and 5:00 pm. We hope to make 200 available for sale. Thank you for your on- going support, The Fundraising/ Events Committee. |