What's Happening at Stepping Stone

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Weekly Update
   Week of April 14th, 2025
506-450-7849
[email protected]
 
 
FORUM- Meet the Candidates in the upcoming Federal Election Wednesday, April 16, 4:00 pm at the Stepping Stone Senior Centre. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about them.
 
Breakfast 50/50 Draw – The winner was Judith B.  The pot climbed to $309!
 
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.
 
The Easter Wreath that we offered as a silent auction item was purchased by Helen B.  Thanks!!!
 
The Program Committee meets on April 15th at 1:00 pm.  If you have any comments or requests, please let Krista Wilson, our Coordinator, know.  Members are welcome to attend as observers.
 
 
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. 
 
Forum- 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.
 
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- Celebrating National Take a Chance Day on April 27th, join us for a couple of fun filled hours. 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 you out easy with a few games of chance – bingo, some 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
 
 
 
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.
 
Beginner or Intermediate level Painters, join Ron Leger 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.
 
Seniors for Climate - here is a link to the Documentary. https://vimeo.com/1073218251?share=copy#t=0
 
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’s 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.
 
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 upcoming Weekly Updates.
 
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