What's Happening

Weekly Update
Week of Sept. 22nd, 2025
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Friends Campaign
It’s that time year when the appeal for financial support for the Centre is launched.
The Friends Campaign is a critical part of the Centre’s operating budget.
The monies raised support the delivery of programs and activities for the members.
There is no donation too small; however, tax receipts will be issued for an amount over $10.
 
 
American Mahjong Lessons - Tuesdays at 10:00am. Come and learn how to play.
 
Jazzercise - Tuesdays at 6:30pm.  Jazz Fitness for 50+ is designed especially for beginners who want to move, stretch, and groove at their own pace. This class blends easy-to-follow jazz dance steps with gentle cardio and strength movements to help you improve balance, flexibility, and coordination. Low-impact. Cost $30 per month or $8 for “Drop in”.
 
Yoga for Seniors - Classes start Wednesday, Sept. 24th at 9:00 am for an 8-week series with a theme. Each class builds on the last. Participants feel supported while enjoying a sense of progression. Drop-ins are welcome! Bring a mat, a pillow, and a blanket. Cost: $12 for drop-in or $85 for the 8 weeks.
 
Simply Making Art Together - Classes start Wednesday, Sept. 24th at 11:00 am.  Cost $5 per session.
 
Ukulele Lessons- Classes begin Wednesday, Sept 24th at 12:30pm. This class will guide you through the essentials. We will explore simple music theory concepts, practice moving from one chord to another, and learn to tune your own instrument. Along the way, we’ll learn a variety of songs chosen to build strumming confidence and timing. Please remember to bring your own ukulele to each session. Cost $10.
 
Information Session - Wednesday, Sept. 24th at 3:00 pm. Nursing Home Without Walls - This is a free service that promotes aging in place by ensuring older adults and their families have access to appropriate knowledge, support, and services. Join us, and bring your friends and neighbours, to learn more about what is offered. 
 
Upcoming
 
Bentley Group - Starting Wednesday, Oct. 1st, and every other Wednesday from 10:00 to 11:30am. A reading and discussion group for seniors.  This year’s theme: The Human Journey: Travel and Migration from the Ancients to the Present.  New members welcomed.  Sample our first session without obligation!  Free!
 
Breakfast – Saturday, October 4th from 8:00 – 11:00.  Cost:  Only $10 for a full, hot, freshly prepared meal including sausage, potatoes, eggs, pancakes, beans, biscuits, juice, tea and coffee.  Everyone is welcome!  Bring your friends and neighbours!!
 
Seniors Prom - In celebration of the International Day of Older Persons, Saturday, October 4th, 2-4pm at the 28 Cultural Centre, Saunders Street. Music by the Thomists. Refreshments will be served. There is no cost. 
 
Community Notices
 
Death Café – Friday, September 19th from 1:30 – 3:00 pm at the Fredericton Public Library. The goal is to become more comfortable thinking and talking about death and dying so you can be more at ease when engaging in conversations with your loved ones about your end-of-life wishes or theirs.  For more information contact [email protected]
 
Tenant Survey – Are you a New Brunswick tenant concerned about climate change and the rising cost of energy?  Fill out the survey at https://bit.ly/heatandhousing   For more information contact NB Acorn at 506-897-5855
 
Day of Older Person - Wednesday, October 1st, from 8:30 – 12:30, at St. Thomas University, Kinsella Auditorium, 51 Dineen Dr.  A day of learning and connection, with updates on the What We All Want long-term care recommendations from the Advocate, powerful stories from those with lived experience, and insights from experts shaping the future of care. To register: Older Adult Day | NB Advocate
 
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.  Flavours available: Plain, Chocolate Chip, Blueberry, Whole Wheat, Cinnamon Raisin, and Everything (garlic, onion, sesame seeds and poppy seeds).  Orders by Sept. 29 and delivery on Tuesday, October 21st. Contact Susan Wright to order. Email is [email protected]
Thank you for your support!
 
UNB Research – Fall Risk Assessment – A four-part study: online screening survey, then three in-person mobility assessments.  If you are 60 years or older, able to walk comfortably and not need assistive devices for at least 2 minutes, and are able to attend in-person sessions at UNB, you qualify.  If you meet the criteria and would like to participate, you can contact Dee Carr at 506-458-7018 or [email protected] or you can complete the survey here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=0m5OJJoz80e5XORTUcGYtyHfxRN6xeNPgbNyfagygABUOEY2UU9DMFQzM0lGT0pKTDVRQ0lRWURKOS4u
 
Aquacise classes at the Fredericton Indoor Pool are open for registration and drop-in!
Check out what they have planned to get you back in the pool and aquacising!
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