What's Happening at Stepping Stone

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Weekly Update
   Week of May 5th, 2025
506-450-7849
[email protected]
 
Monthly Fundraising Breakfast- This Saturday, May 3rd from 8-11am.  A freshly prepared, hot breakfast for only $10. This breakfast is sponsored by two members in honor of all Mothers.
 
Forum – Wednesday, May 7th at 3pm - Recreation NB (rescheduled from last week).  Topic is the Senior Summer Games taking place June 19-21.
 
Volunteer Appreciation Gathering – Wednesday, May 7th at 3:00 pm.  If you volunteer with the Centre, you’re invited.  There will be tea and coffee and some light snacks and a bit of entertainment as a surprise.
 
Victoria Day Social:  the Centre will be holding a High Tea on Wednesday, May 14th at 3:00 pm. The cost will be $5 and those wishing to attend must sign up before Monday, May 12 at 4:00 pm. 
 
Members’ Survey - At the 2025 Annual General Meeting for the Centre the membership was unanimous in its decision to commit to planning for future work at the Centre.  It is important that all members’ voices be heard in the planning.  Please complete the Survey that is being circulated and return it via email or drop it off at the Centre.  There is a mail slot at the front door so you can drop it off anytime.  Hard copies available at the Centre.  Deadline is Friday, May 23rd.  You may complete the Survey online  https://forms.gle/VRF3pb49amgG6Pd27 
 
 
Upcoming
 
Forum- Food Smart- Wednesday, May 21 at 2:00pm
 
Musical Showcase – Sunday, May 25th, 2:00 – 4:00 pm.  The Centre’s musical groups will entertain at the Cultural Centre, 28 Saunders St.  Enjoy an afternoon and music and singing!  By donation.
 
Scrabble Tournament – Saturday, May 24th at 1:30 pm.  Cost $5. Sign up at the Centre.
 
Yard Sale – Saturday, May 31st!  We’re accepting donations and booking tables!  Tables for members are $10, non-members $20.  If you can hang onto to your donations until Friday, May 30th
we would appreciate it. 
 
 
Community
 
Community Notifications & Alerts!  The City is expanding the program to include updates from the Police: major bridge closures and public safety issues like lockdowns and shelter-in-place orders.  FREE!  To register: https://www.fredericton.ca/en/resident-services/community-alerts    The Police will continue with their regular social media channels for regular police news and community notices.
 
Fredericton Public Library is offering Tech Help Thursday evenings from 5:30 – 7:30 pm.  To register for a spot: [email protected] or 506-460-2812.
 
UNB Research – Seeking 60+ adults who are cognitively healthy, have mild cognitive impairment, or mild Alzheimer’s.  There will be 2-3 sessions of 3 hours each.  You will be paid $15/hour + $20/session for transportation.  Contact Dr. Veronica Whitford at 506-451-6995 or [email protected]
 
Free Group Therapy Sessions for Adults 60+ with “low mood” – Starts May 25th.
Twelve weekly sessions 2 hours each. To register contact Annika at [email protected]   
Sessions will be held at the Psychological Wellness Centre, UNB.
 
Bridge Drop-in!  Fredericton Senior Center, 112 Johnston Ave. Every Friday, April 11 to June 26 from 9:00am to 12:00pm.  No partner required.  Participants pay $10 for the season.  Players of all levels are welcome!  Contact Kathryn Baird at 506-260-0605 or email [email protected] for more information.
 
 
Please Note:  This is just a sampling of what is offered at the Centre every week.
For a complete listing of our programming please check the Monthly Calendar on our website