What's Happening at Stepping Stone

Weekly Update
   Week of April 7th, 2025
506-450-7849
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Craft Books Sale!  In the boardroom at the Centre!  Until this Saturday, April 5th.  Soft Covers $1 and Hard Cover $2.  Cash or Cheque only!
 
Breakfast –  This Saturday, April 5th from 8-11am. Cost is $10. Everyone is welcome.  The Winner of the 50/50 on March 1st was Shirley E., a regular attendee!  Congratulations Shirley!
 
Knitting Basics for Beginners - Tuesday mornings from 10:00 to 11:30am from April 8th to April 29th. This 4-week knitting class will cover the basics: knitting, purling, garter stitch, stocking stitch, ribbing, casting on, and casting off.  Cost of each class $5. All materials included. Ten participants max.  Sign up at the centre.
 
Forum- Seniors for Climate Change - Wednesday, April 9th at 3:00pm.  Presented by Muriel Jarvis, a community volunteer for 30 years who organized EarthFest for the past four years and now is involved with the national Seniors for Climate initiative.
 
Mahjongg Social- Saturday, April 12th staring at 12:30pm. Cost $5. Come and have some fun. Sign up at the centre.
 
Free Tax Clinics provided by Volunteers and Students from NB Community College on a first come first served basis (no appointments) on Saturday, April 5th from 1-5pm, Wednesday, April 9th from 6-9pm and April 23rd from 6-9pm.

Upcoming
 
Latin Dance Fitness Demo- Friday, April 25th at 10:45. 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. 
 
Lunch around Freddy- Friday, April 25th at 11:30 at Montana’s. Sign up by noon on Thursday April 24th. Sign up will be available April 11th.
 
Scrabble Tournament - Saturday, April 26th at 1:30pm. Sign up will be available on April 11th
 
Take a Chance Day- Sunday, April 25th at 1:30pm. More information to come next week.
 
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.
 
Community
 
Central Valley Adult Learning Association (CVALA) is hosting a 3-day computer basics. Monday, April 7th; Tuesday, April 8th; and Thursday, April 10th from 10:30am - 3:30pm.
The course will cover topics like the basics of using a computer, how to use the internet, and more. To attend this free course, you must register through CVALA by calling 506-478-3247 or emailing [email protected].
 
Drop-in Art – 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, from 1-4pm, at the Fredericton Seniors Center, 112 Johnston Ave.  Water colours, oils, acrylics, charcoal, pencils, etc. Bring your own supplies and enjoy creating art with fellow painters in our nice big bright space.  $5 drop-in fee. Kathryn Baird at 506-260-0605 or email [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.
 
NB 55+Games – June 19-21, 2025 in Fredericton!
Registration will be available soon.  In the meantime, volunteers will be needed!  Sign up at
[email protected]   More information in the next Weekly Update.
 
Storm Policy
When schools are closed in the Fredericton region (Zone 6) due to weather and road conditions, the Centre is closed for the day.                                       
 
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