What's Happening at Stepping Stone

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Weekly Update
   Week of April 21st, 2025
506-450-7849
[email protected]
 
 
The Centre is closed for programs on Good Friday, April 18th and Easter Monday, April 21st.  However, we are an Advance Polling Station for the election. 
The Centre will be open for voting on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.
 
Wednesday, April 22nd is Earth Day!
 
Free Tax Clinics provided by Volunteers and Students from NB Community College on a first come first served basis (no appointments) Wednesday, April 23rd from 6-9pm.
 
Forum- NB Senior Games- Wednesday, April 23rd at 3:00pm. Presented by Matt Wilson – Special Events and Projects Coordinator from Recreation NB. He will talk about the NB 55+ Games happening June 19-21, 2025.
 
Latin Dance Fitness Demo- 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. 
 
Lunch around Freddy- Friday, April 25th at 11:30am at Montana’s. Sign up by noon on Thursday April 24th.
 
Scrabble Tournament - Saturday, April 26th at 1:30pm. Cost $5.  Sign up at the Centre.
 
We are celebrating National Take a Chance Day on April 27th at 1:30-3:3pm!  Most of us have unaccomplished goals or dreams. What if this was the day to take the chance to make them happen? We’ll start out easy with a few games of chance – bingo, cards, games; and get you talking about some things you have always wanted to try.  We invite you to bring some finger foods to share (could be snacks, cheese and crackers, fruit, veggies, etc.) along with your imagination. Please sign up so we can plan ahead for setting up tables and chairs.
 
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.
 
Upcoming
 
Monthly Fundraising Breakfast- Saturday, May 3rd from 8-11am.  A freshly prepared, hot breakfast for only $10.
Community
 
Earth Day Rally in Fredericton!  Tuesday, April 22nd, rain or shine!  Fredericton City Hall at 11:30 am.  Then on to the New Brunswick Legislature until 2:00 pm.
 
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.
 
Beginner or Intermediate level Painters, join Ron Leger at the Fredericton Senior Center (112 Johnston Ave.) for valuable lessons on the fundamentals of oil and acrylic painting! A list of supplies is provided upon registration. Thursdays, April 17 to May 29 from 9:00–11:00am.  Contact Kathryn Baird at 506-260-0605 or email [email protected] for more information or to register.
 
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.
 
 
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