What's Happening at Stepping Stone

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Weekly Update
   Week of April 28th, 2025
506-450-7849
[email protected]
 
Latin Dance Fitness Demo- This Friday, April 25th at 10:45am. Low impact workout to Latin rhythms.  Warm up, easy to follow steps (Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia, Merengue, and Cha Cha Cha), and finish with stretching, relaxing, and refreshing.  No experience needed.  Regular classes will begin on May 2nd at 10:45 am
 
Scrabble Tournament – This Saturday, April 26th at 1:30pm. Cost $5.  Sign up at the Centre.
 
National Take a Chance Day is cancelled due to low interest.
 
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.  Also, you may complete the Survey online  https://forms.gle/VRF3pb49amgG6Pd27
 
 
Upcoming
 
Monthly Fundraising Breakfast- 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.
 
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
 
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.
 
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]
 
New Brunswick announced that Applications are open for Low-income Seniors’ Benefit.  This benefit allows eligible applicants to claim $616 for the year.  Applications can be found online at https://www.pxw1.snb.ca/snb9000/product.aspx?productid=A001PDLISB1a&l=e and also available at Service New Brunswick.  You have until Dec. 31 to apply.  Applications are available at the Centre’s front desk.
 
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.
 
Centre Posters – We have produced a laminated poster for promoting the Centre to Frederictonians who may not know we exist.  Please help us share the word!  Pick up one or two of our laminated posters at the Centre and post them in your building, your Dr’s office, your lawyer, dentist, hair dresser, grocery store, etc.
 
 
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