Weekly Update

 Weekly Update
 Week of September 28th, 2026
506-450-7849

​Centre is closed on Wednesday, September 30th for
National Day of Truth & Reconciliation
 
Day of Bridge – This Saturday, September 26th.  Doors open at 9:45, play begins at 10:00am – 2:30pm.  Cost; $20 includes your lunch.  Prizes!  Please register at the Centre.
 
Meditation – Wednesdays at 1:00pm with Linda Morehouse.  Cost is $5.
 
Breakfast- Saturday, October 3rd from 8:00am to 11:00am. Cost $10. Everyone Welcome.
 
Returning Programs - Please sign up at the Centre
 
Rowing for Fitness- Mondays, starting October 5th at 11:30am. Cost $15 per class
 
Core Strength & Mobility- Tuesdays, starting October 6th at 10:30am. Cost $15 per class

Core Strength & Mobility- Thursdays, starting October 8th at 11:45am. Cost $15 per class
 
Rowing for Fitness- Fridays, starting October 9th at 10:30am. Cost $15 per class
 
Notices of Interest from the Centre:
 
MAID Presentation – Wednesday, October 7th from 2:00 – 4:00pm at Grant-Harvey Centre
Dr. Julia Wildish, MD, Medical Lead, Horizon Health Network MAID Service.  Free. Sponsored by the Stepping Stone Senior Centre and the Northside Senior Centre.
 
Apple Crisp – Volunteers Needed!  We will need many volunteers the first week of October (Monday 5th to Thursday 8th) to help with washing, peeling, and cutting the apples.  There is a sign-up sheet with specific days and times on the Volunteer Bulletin Board.  And an order form will be posted so you can identify how many Crisps you want to buy.  $10 each!
 
Info Session – Cancer Support – Wednesday, October 14th at 3:00 pm with Angie Morell-Kennedy of the Chalmers Foundation Cancer Support Program.  Free.  Come learn about the services available to those with lived cancer experience and their support persons.
 
Info Session – One Memory at a Time – Wednesday, October 21st at 3:00pm with Tony Hebert.  This is a program that will be offered if there is enough interest.  Come find out what it’s all about!  For more information www.onememoryatatime.org Free.

     
                 Info Sessions are open to public.  Bring your friends and neighbours!

 

Coming Soon- Senior Prom with the Thomists – Sunday, October 25th from 2:00-4:00pm at the Fredericton Intercultural Centre, 28 Saunders Street.  By donation!
 
Vaccination Clinic on Tuesday, October 20th from 9:30 – 11:30am.  Sign-up sheet is up.  Please take the next available slot if at all possible and check off which vaccine (Flu and/or Covid) you want to receive.
         
Friends of Stepping Stone Senior Centre – The Centre’s annual fundraising campaign is an opportunity for Members and the general public to support the existence of a Centre offering fun and affordable programs and activities for seniors in the Great Fredericton Area.  You can make your contribution in cash, cheque, with an e-transfer, or on Debit.  You will receive a tax-deductible receipt for any donation of $10 or more.  We are already at $5,990!  Donors, please drop by, if possible, and pick up your tax receipt at the front desk.  If you’re not able to drop in, please let us know and we’d be glad to mail it to you.  Thank you!!
 
The Membership Committee reports that we are up to 756 Members!
 
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.
 
Members, the holidays are not that far away.  Book the Centre for your family celebrations        and pay 50% of the regular 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:
 
Fundraiser by the Elm City Echoes - Fredericton’s Ladies Barbershop A Cappella Chorus, are selling packages of Fancy Pokket bagels. The packages contain 6 large bagels, pre-sliced. Cost is $5 per package. Six flavours available: Plain, Chocolate Chip, Blueberry, Whole Wheat, Cinnamon Raisin and Everything. Orders accepted until September 28. Expected Delivery Date will be Tuesday, October 20th. Contact Susan Wright at [email protected] to order.  Thank you for your support!
 
Memory Café – What is Dementia? Monday, September 28th 1:30–2:30pm at the Y on York St. Understanding dementia can help you be more prepared to navigate the challenges associated with the condition and support those on the journey. Free.
 
Fredericton's Affordable Housing Strategy is getting an update, and we want to hear from you.  The City adopted its first Affordable Housing Strategy in 2022, and since then, housing costs and other related expenses in Fredericton have changed. That’s why we're refreshing the strategy; to make sure it reflects what's happening in the city today.  The survey takes about 10 minutes to complete and is open until September 30, 2026. Take the survey here.   
Wheels To Meals – Tuesday, October 6th from 11:00 – 1:00 at St. Mary’s Anglican Church on McEvoy St.  A hot, 3-course lunch for $10!  Register by 10 am on Monday, October 5th at 506-458-9482.  If you need transportation to get there, let them know.  Volunteers can provide rides to and from.
 
NBCC Life-Long Learning – Courses available from November 2 – December 18. 
Group Process and Practice (CSSC1119C) – designed to introduce group interpersonal skills required in professional practice.  Dimensions of Wellness (CSSC1125C) – Designed to explore topics related to self-care practices.  [email protected] or 506-453-6345
 
Conversational French - Mondays 2:00-3:00pm starting October 5th at 112 Johnston Ave.  Free.
This is a welcoming and supportive space for French speakers of all proficiency levels to practice and build confidence. Participants are encouraged to learn from one another, with more fluent speakers helping to guide and support those who are still developing their language skills. Leadership opportunities are also available for those interested in helping to facilitate the program.
 
Creative Writing with Heather – Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30am starting October 6th.  Six weeks for $60 at 112 Johnston Ave.  Author and poet Heather Browne challenges a small group with weekly inquiries for exploring the page at the level of the sentence and line. Emphasis is on making a sentence shine. If you want to inquire how syntax works best for your writing intent and moment on the page, this may be for you. Please contact Kathryn Baird at 506-260-0605 or email [email protected]  for more information.
 
Retirement Myths, Mistakes & Opportunities – November 5th, 6:00 pm, St. James Gate
Brad Gallant, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones, will be the presenter. [email protected]