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Weekly Update
Week of Nov 11th, 2024 506.450.7849
https://www.steppingstoneseniorcentre.com
 
[email protected]
The Centre will be closed Monday November 11th.
 
 
 
NEWS FLASH!! 2 seats have become available on the bus trip to McAdam, Saturday November 16th Please call the Centre 506-450-7849. Frist come, first served.
 
Bridge Marathon- Saturday, November 9th from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm.  Cost $10 (lunch included). Pay on day of event.  Deadline to sign up is noon on Nov. 1st.  Maximum 40 people/10 tables. Make choice from menu list when you sign up.
 
Fourm- Chuck Bowie Book Launch-  Wednesday, November 13th at 3:00 pm
Writers’ Federation of NB and Writers’ Union of Canada member Chuck Bowie will be reading from his newest Suspense-Thriller: Lost in London. This is number 6 in the Donovan: Thief4Hire series.  Chuck writes two kinds of mysteries: Suspense-Thrillers and Cozy Mysteries. All of his books will be available for sale.
 
 
String Along- There’s a great opportunity at the Centre to upgrade your stringed musical skills and have fun at the same time. It is Brian and Libby Cassidy’s String Along Program. They meet on Wednesday’s from 1:00 to 2:30 pm. Brian chooses several songs a week ahead which participants can download and practice. The songs all have cords over the words or notes on the sheets for those who may not read music. Mostly, the participants play music together and have fun until we get to a difficult, then a little interactive instruction begins.  It is a small ensemble, 4 to 6 people which leaves lots of opportunity to discuss and learn. However, a larger group would be even more fun.  We welcome all interested individuals to drop by- Wednesdays at 1:00 to 2:30 and bring your musical instrument with you. Contact the Centre for further information.
 
Callout for donations of used jeans- We are looking for used jeans, especially light colours, for our member who makes quilts with them. They may be dropped off at the Centre. Thank you! 
 
Sign up at the Centre for these activities:
 
Lunch Around Freddy - Mama’s Pub – Wednesday, November 20th, 11:30 am.
 
Scrabble Tournment – Saturday, November 30th, 11:30 am. 
 
American Majongg Social – Saturday,  December 7th, 1:00 pm.
 
Community News:
 
Speaker Series- Join us this November 2024 for Housing Month, where we tackle critical issues surrounding affordable housing through a series of three FREE hybrid (Zoom & Fredericton Library Boardroom) events, available both in-person and online.
 
Topic:  Addressing the Housing Shortage – City Initiatives & Program Updates
Date: Thursday, November 14, 2024
Time: 6:30 - 7:15 pm
Location: Hybrid (zoom), Fredericton Public Library
Speakers: Janet Flowers, City of Fredericton Affordable Housing Development Coordinator
 
Topic:  Co-op Housing: What It Is and How to Develop One
Date: Thursday, November 21, 2024
Time: 6:30 - 7:15 pm
Location: Hybrid (zoom), Fredericton Public Library
Speakers: Larry Collicott, Pine Valley Co-operative Housing & Janet Flowers, City of Fredericton Affordable Housing Development Coordinator

 
Topic:  Retaining Affordable Housing Units in our Community
Date: Thursday, November 28, 2024
Time: 6:30 - 7:15 pm
Location: Hybrid (zoom), Fredericton Public Library
Speakers: Dr. Tobin Leblanc-Haley and Dr. Matthew Hayes   

 
Registrations that are now live on Eventbrite - https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/city-of-fredericton-affordable-housing-committee-3766573

UNB NP program
 
UNB Fredericton NP program: is looking for Adults 65 + to volunteer as “pretend patients” for Nurse Practitioner student exams (OSCEs)
Date: Nov 21
Time: 30 min-1 hour
Location: UNB in Fredericton.
Volunteers who participate will receive a $60 gift card!
Contact: [email protected] if interested!
Details:
- volunteers are given a “script” a few days in advance
- the script describes a reason for their visit to the NP and pretend problem
- no need to memorize the script, volunteers will receive another copy at the appointment
- the NP student will ask the volunteer questions and complete an assessment for the problem
 
Save These Dates:
 
Monthly $10 Fundraising Breakfast – December 7th from 8:00 – 11:00 am.  The winner of the 50/50 on Nov. 2nd, Francine, won one of the highest 50/50 pots we’ve had at $285.
 
Craft & Bake Sale - December 14th from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
 
Feed-a-Family Concert - December 15th starting at 2:00 pm at the Intercultural Centre.
 
 
Friends of the Stepping Stone Senior Centre
Your donations in 2023 raised $6,480 for the Centre
Thank You!
Let’s see by how much we can top last year.
No donation is too small. 
Receipts will be issued for donations of $10+