What's Happening

Weekly Update
 
 Week of Feb. 10th, 2025
 Memberships are now due for 2025
$25 for a whole year of belonging!

Movie – This Saturday, February 8th at 1:30pm- “THELMA”- This movie puts a clever spin on movies like MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE, shining the spotlight on an elderly grandmother as an unlikely action hero. Bring your own snacks (BYOS)

Forum:  Positive Mental Health in Later Life - Wednesday, Feb 12th at 10:30am
Presented by Janet Durkee Lloyd, PhD, St. Thomas University.
This workshop is a great starting point to learn about mental health, mental illness and addiction. We’ll answer your questions and help you understand what can affect your mental health in later life. You’ll leave with new ways to stay well and knowing where to turn to for support.  The last workshop in this 3-part series will be on March 12th at 10:30am.
 
Learn to Row- New class starting Friday, February 14th at 9:30am- Sign up at the Centre. Cost is $60 for 5 weeks.
 
Bridge Marathon- Saturday, February 15th - Doors open at 9:00am and play starts at 10:00. Cost is $10 with lunch included (options are Honey Garlic Chicken Bites, Lasagna & Garlic Bread, or Corn Chowder). Sign up at the Centre by noon on Wednesday, February 12th.
 
Scrabble Tournament – Sunday, February 16th starting at 1:00pm. Cost is $5. Please sign up at the Centre.
 
Upcoming
 
Out and About- Wednesday, February 19 at 1:30pm- A second planning meeting is being held at the Centre. Ideas, suggestions and questions will be encouraged.  Time will be provided to consider structure and operation.   We will ascertain how well the current communication method is working and consider adjustments.  All members are invited to attend.  Guests will be welcomed. .

Seniors Stretch and Strength- Starting Thursday, February 20th at 2:00pm. Cost is $12.00 per class. Gentle strengthening exercises followed by a nice relaxing stretch. This class can be done seated or standing.
 
Lunch around Freddy- Friday, February 21st at 11:30am at the Delta’s STMR 36 BBQ & Social. Please sign up at the Centre before noon on Thursday Feb 20th.
 
Beginner Guitar lessons- Welcome to Edward’s Basic Guitar for Beginners starting Monday, February 24th at 3:15pm.  Cost $10.00 per session. In this course you will be guided on the aspects of the guitar and how to make music. Some of the topics you will cover are the parts of the guitar the differences between acoustic and electric guitars. How tune your guitar. You will learn basic
strumming techniques and you will learn how to play songs. We will travel this learning journey
together and by the end of this course you will have the confidence to pick-up your guitar and play for your family and friends.
 
AGM Toonie Lunch- Wednesday February 26th- More information to come.
 
Stepping Stone Senior Centre Annual General Meeting- To be held at the Centre, Wednesday, February 26th at 1:30pm. Copy of all reports are now available at the Centre.  All members are invited and encouraged to attend!
 
Ongoing
 
Cryptic Crossword - Sessions are held every Tuesday at 1.00 p.m. Join us in using general knowledge, trivia from around the world and word gymnastics to solve the clues provided in the puzzles, all carried out with a lot of laughter.  Have fun and maintain mental fitness! One of our favorite cryptic crossword setters, John Halpern, says: "At a time (in the COVID era), when we are talking more about mental health, getting people into puzzle solving, which can ward off dementia, has got to help." Even if you cannot attend every week, feel free to drop in, share in the lively discussion and expand your vocabulary. Crossword puzzles are provided free of charge (including extra ones to take home with you to solve at your leisure). Puzzles are solved in a collaborative fashion with everyone having a chance to participate.
 
Community
Knitted Mittens for Kids and Teens - The Student Hunger Program Manager with the Fredericton Community Kitchens is currently looking for knitters who would like to give back to local kids and teens. They are in need of mittens to distribute at the Grab and Go Breakfast service at the Done Street Community Centre. This service provides students with a quick breakfast and snacks before they catch their bus to school, and they have noticed an increase in students without mittens on cold mornings. Drop them at the Stepping Stone Senior Centre and they will be delivered. If you don't have any yarn, we have extra available for you at the Centre.
 
Sexual Violence New Brunswick- is recruiting volunteers for their support line.
Involvement with the volunteer training gives folks the opportunity to gain experience, knowledge, and skills. The next volunteer training will begin on February 26th.  https://svnb.ca/en/volunteer/ Questions? Support Line Coordinator, Taryn at [email protected]
Connecting Generations, Creating Homes
The University of New Brunswick has partnered with Spaces Shared, a platform that connects people who have a spare bedroom in their home with students looking for affordable housing. This
initiative aims to provide students with more affordable and accessible housing options. There are 100 students at UNB looking for intergenerational housing. Contact Sherrie Lynch at [email protected]
 Providing Feedback
The Centre is interested in hearing back from members!
If you have roses or bricks, please let us know.  Send us an email!
 If there is an activity or program you’d like to see the Centre offer, let us know!   
[email protected]  https://www.steppingstoneseniorcentre.com
506-450-7849
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.