What's Happening at Stepping Stone

 WHAT’S HAPPENING?
 Week of May 13th, 2024
506.450.7849
 https://www.steppingstoneseniorcentre.com
 [email protected]
Holy Fire Reiki - Free Demo Class - Monday May 13th from 11:15-12:15. Call 506-450-7849 to register. This program can be done seated or on a mat. Please bring your own mat.
 
Stepping Stone Senior Centre Without Walls:  Tuesday, May 14th at 2:30 to 3:15. Grab a copy of tea, a glass of water or whatever is the coziest for you and come join us for an afternoon talk show! The special guests are you and we’ll have some great topics to share. Call the Centre, 506-450-7849, leave your name and phone number by noon on Tuesday to participate. You will be contacted before the call is scheduled.
 
Lunch Around Freddy- Wednesday, May 15th at the Brass Rail (Fredericton Inn) at 11:30. Call 506-450-7849 to register.
 
Forum- New Canadian Dental Plan- Wednesday, May 15 at 3:00 pm. Presenter is Sylvia Cummings from Service Canada. This is the follow-up information session that we requested when the Federal Minister made his presentation on March 8th. 
 
Yard / Bake Sale - Saturday, May 18, 8:00 to noon- Rain or Shine at the Centre.  If you’d like a table to sell your own goods, please call the Centre to arrange.  If you’d like to donate baked goods or your spring-cleaning treasures, you can bring them to the Centre on Friday, May 17th.
 
Upcoming Events
 
Forum - Preparing Seniors for Heatwave - Wednesday, May 22nd at 3:00pm. Presented by Dr. Mark McKelvie and Louise Lockheart, Public Health. They will speak about the true risks of heat and initiate discussions about ways local groups can play a role during extreme heat events and what will be most effective in preventing hospitalizations in the members of your community. 
 
Help With Technology – Fridays, May 24 and June 7 from 10:00 am to noon.  Free!  Students from NB Community College are offering to assist with your technology concerns. Please call the Centre to register. Your name will be added to the list, and you will be called to confirm. 
 
Musical Concert – Saturday, May 25th at 2:00 pm at The Cultural Centre. Proceeds go to the Stepping Stone Senior Centre.
 
Community News

The City’s High Priority Disaster Response Registry aims to help vulnerable residents who live alone or don’t have family nearby. In the event of an emergency, a trained professional will check on a resident listed in our registry by phone or in-person. Click to learn more and help someone you know sign up: https://www.fredericton.ca/.../high-priority-disaster...
Copies are available at the centre.
 
Fredericton Swing Dance Presents - Swingin’ to Spring!  Friday, May 10th at the Cultural Centre.  The Thomists Big Band - Includes all levels lesson at 7pm.  Dance from 8:00 – 11:00 pm.  Tickets at the door $25 or early bird for $20. Tickets & info available at https://frederictonswing.com/
 
Wednesday Walkers - Wednesdays from May 15 to October 9 at 10 am for a one-hour walk—rain or shine! Explore new routes, socialize with new people, and enjoy the great outdoors.  A free walking club for all.  Contact Kathryn Baird at 506-260-0605 or email [email protected] for a schedule of meeting places.
 
The following are new Resources for Older Adults and Care Partners:
Understanding Behaviours in Dementia - CCSMH-EN
Alcohol and Aging - CCSMH - EN
Cannabis and Older Adults - CCSMH - EN
 
How Tellers Spot/Prevent Scams? Here is a link to a C.B.C Info Am interview on April 30th.https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-25-information-morning-fredericton/clip/16059879-buying-something-nice-how-tel  mmmmmmmmmmmmmlers-spot-prevent-scams?share=true

Dating Ad in The Villages (Florida Newspaper)
Male, 1932 model, high mileage, good condition, some hair, many new parts including hip, knee, cornea, vales.  Isn’t in running condition but walks well.