What's Happening

 
Weekly Update
Week of Aug 25th, 2025
506-450-7849
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 Lunch Around Freddy- Join us on Friday August 22nd, 11:30 am at East Side Mario’s, 14 Trinity Ave,  Fredericton. Please Sign up by August 21st, at noon. If you signed up and cannot make it, please call the Centre
 
Movie Showing – Tuesday August 26th “ The Last Laugh” at 2:00 pm. Retired talent manager Al reconnects with former client Buddy, a comedian who gave up performing decades ago, and urges him to go back out on the road. Staring Chevy Chase and Richard Dreyfuss.
 
Music 101 for Performers – Tuesday, August 26th  from 1:30 – 3:00 pm. This program is for the Centre’s performers or those interested in joining the group. Whether you sing, play an instrument, or just want to learn the fundamentals of music, these sessions could be for you. No previous music experience is required. Should you be a concert trained performer, you are most welcome to come along.
 
Urban Sketching – Rob Cook has agreed to come back and do another 4 weeks of Urban Sketching starting in August. The dates will be Wednesdays, August 27th, and Wednesday, September 3rd. The sessions will take place from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm and will be in various locations around the city. Please call the Centre or put your name on the sign-up sheet to register.
 
Upcoming
 
Information regarding Upcoming programs starting in September, will be coming out early next week.
 
In search of:
 
Stepping Stone Singers- The Stepping Stone Singers are in need of a pianist for the fall. If you might be interested in trying us out for the fall season, with an eye to a possible long term association, please contact us at the Centre. Or if you know of anyone who might be looking to volunteer with a senior’s musical group, please let us know and we can follow up.
 
Community Notices
 
Come Over- Capacity Building Options for Mental Health Services for adults 60+ years old. 
 Free group therapy sessions starting Fall, 2025 for 12 weeks, 2 hour sessions.
This group is designed to meet the needs of older adults struggling with low mood. It serves as a space to connect with others, share, get support, and develop skills to cope with life’s challenges. 
Contact: [email protected] or Call: 506-452-6301 for more information.
 
New Brunswick Community College Workshops:
Senior Care Navigation and Care Skills Development Program is offering FREE Workshops for  Friend/Family Caregivers and Seniors.  The next workshop is to be held at the Geary Lions Club, 712 Broad Road, Geary on :
August 25- 9:00 to 3:00pm
August 27- 9:00 to 3:00pm
August 28- 9:00 to 1:00 pm
Call 506-464-3150 for further information and to register. 
 
Stay Connected - Sign up for Community Alerts
- For the latest fire information, residents can visit the Province of New Brunswick’s Fire Watch Webpage.
- For Fredericton’s free and anonymous notification service:
http://www.fredericton.ca/resident-services/community-alerts
- The City’s High Priority Disaster Response registry supports vulnerable residents who live alone or without nearby family. To register visit: http://www.fredericton.ca/disasterresponseregistry   .
 
EvisitNB Clinic- Tutorial Classes- Join us to learn the Evisit system 
Tuesday, Aug. 26 10:00 to noon- Chipman Library. Call 506-339-5852 to register and more. details
Tuesday, Aug. 26- 2:00 to 4:00 pm - Minto Library - Call to register- 506-327-3220 and more details.
 
Lifelong learning for seniors (Fredericton, classes start September 3, 2025) New Brunswick Community College
Are you 60 or older and want to explore new ideas, meet new people, and learn new things — all without the pressure of tests, grades, or cost. We’re excited to introduce our Life-Long Learning Pilot Project in the Fredericton area! This special opportunity invites seniors to audit college classes for free—yes, free! No exams, no grades— just the joy of learning.  Here’s what you need to know:
• Courses are for audit only – no credits, no final exams, no pressure.
• Participation is encouraged – join discussions, share your wisdom, and enjoy the classroom vibe.
• A laptop is required – general computer literacy is recommended.
• Registration and orientation are a must – they’ll guide you through everything you need to get started.
For more information, please phone 1-506-371-4063 or email [email protected] to receive current course list and registration form. Limited seats are available in each course, applicants will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis. Copies are available at the Centre.
 
Silver Dolphins-The Fredericton Silver Dolphins Aquatic Club for adults age 50 & over is open to new members this fall. Classes are Monday, Wednesday, Friday afternoon, offering aquatic
instruction and/or lap swimming at the UNB Sir Max Aitken pool. Fall term begins Monday,
Sep 8th. Cost per term is $100 per term. For more information contact Marilyn at 506 474 0311
or Gladys at 506 470 8166 or email [email protected]
 
 Refuge Canada Tent- The Fredericton Public Library is currently hosting a powerful travelling exhibit created by the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 and supported by the Birks Family Foundation. This immersive exhibit offers an opportunity to deepen our understanding of refugee experience and the broader theme of displacement and resilience. The exhibit will be on display until September 28, 2025.