What's Happening at Stepping Stone

WHAT’S HAPPENING?
Week of May 6th, 2024
506.450.7849
 https://www.steppingstoneseniorcentre.com
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Breakfast- This Saturday, May 4, 8:00 to 11:00 and 50/50 draw. 
Sharon, a member present at the breakfast on April 6, shared the 50/50 pot of $171. This month’s breakfast is generously being sponsored by two Centre members in celebration of all Mothers.
 
Stepping Stone Senior Centre Without Walls:  Tuesday, May 7th at 2:30 to 3:15. We are going to celebrate Asian Heritage month together! We’ll be joining an Asian Art Museum Curator as they showcase favourite objects, uncover hidden histories, and provide insight into Millenia of craft and creativity to reveal the stories behind the art. 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.
 
Learn to Row - Starting Tuesday May 7th to June 4th New Time 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Cost $50. Call 506-450-7849 to register.
 
Forum- Wednesday, May 8 at 3:00 pm. Guest presenter, Hillary Lemon, from the Fredericton Public Library. The presentation will include system collection (books and beyond); services accessible form home and on-line; programming, and the opportunity to register for membership.


Upcoming Events
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.
 
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. 
Help With Technology – Fridays, May 17, 24, and 31 from 10:00am to Noon.  Free!  Students from NB Community College are once again offering to assist with your technology concerns. The May 17th class is full. Please call the centre to register. Your name will be added to the list, and you will be called to confirm. 
 
Saturday, May 18, Yard / Bake Sale- 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.
 
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 the door & https://frederictonswing.com/
 
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-tellers-spot-prevent-scams?share=true