What's Happening at Stepping Stone

 WHAT’S HAPPENING?
Week of April 29th , 2024
506.450.7849
 https://www.steppingstoneseniorcentre.com
 [email protected]
 
Scrabble Tournament- Saturday, April 27th, 11:30-4:00pm. $10 to cover the cost of pizza. Sign up at the Centre.
 
Fredericton Seniors Socialization Project- A Grass Roots Multi-Project Initiative.   SSSC is a partner in this project with the Cultural Centre which will run from this April to January 2025. The SSSC Troubadours will be performing on the first Social Sunday event on Sunday, April 28 at 2:00 pm at the Cultural Centre. This is a free admission event. Come be entertained and learn more about the many upcoming events for all ages. 
 
Senior Centre Without Walls: Stepping Stone Senior Centre Without Walls - Tuesday, April 30th  at 2:30 to 3:15pm The Centre recently presented a member reading from the book- The Vinyl Cafe by Stuart MacLean. This week we have a recording of the CBC radio show- Vinyl Cafe with Stuart MacLean. 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.
 
Breakfast- Saturday, May 4, Breakfast- 8:00 to 11:00 and 50/50 draw.  On April 6th, Sharon, a member present at the breakfast, shared the 50/50 pot of $171. This month’s breakfast is sponsored by two members in celebration of all Mothers.
 
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. 
 
Note: Forum- New Canadian Dental Plan- Rescheduled to 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. 
Upcoming Events
Saturday, May 18, Yard/ Bake Sale- 8:00 to noon- at the Centre.
If you’d like to have 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.
Saturday, May 25, Stepping Stone Musicians Concert- 2:00 pm- Cultural Centre.
New Program!
 
Learn to Row- Starting Tuesday May 7th to June 4th from 5:15pm to 6:15pm. Cost $50. Call 506-450-7849 to register.
 
Community Food Smart at Stepping Stone Senior Centre
Did you know that SSSC is one of many registered distributors for the Community Food Smart (CFS) program in Fredericton? 
The CFS is a bulk food buying club open to all individuals and families keen on purchasing quality fruits and vegetables at wholesale prices, sourced from local farmers when possible.
To become a member, you fill out a registration form.  Forms are available at SSSC. The one-time registration fee is $10 CASH.
Orders are made by emailing [email protected]  on the first Thursday of the month. The price of each food bag is $15.  Members can order one or two bags each month. 
The produce bag must be picked up at SSSC on the second Thursday of the month.   
For complete information on the program go to Facebook at communityfoodsmart.com or the website https://www.communityfoodsmart.com/
As Mother’s Day approaches consider gifting your
“mother figure” a membership to the Centre
or a membership to the Food Smart program.
Volunteer Needed
We are in need of a volunteer to help us set up the ad for the upcoming Yard/Bake Sale on the Firestone board on the corner of Brunswick & Westmorland.  On May 1 we need the volunteer to climb a ladder to reach the sign and place our ad.  Another volunteer will be there with you.  If you are willing, please call the Centre as soon as possible.  Thanks!
 
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