What's Happening

Weekly Update
Week of Oct 28th , 2024 506.450.7849
https://www.steppingstoneseniorcentre.com
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Bus Trip to McAdam: The bus will leave on November 16 from the Grant Harvey Centre parking lot at 600 Knowledge Park Drive at 10:45am. Over the next week, we will be calling the confirmed participants to ensure they are aware of all the details and answer any questions. 
 
Restart of Craft Group Program- The Centre is hoping to get one of its original programs up and going again after the summer hiatus. A group gathered two weeks ago to begin the process and are suggesting a name change to Creative Seniors with a focus on the social aspect of the program. They invite all interested members to join them on Thursday, October 24th at 1:30 pm. There is no fee to this drop-in style program. You have the option of bringing crafts you may be working on, regardless of what they are, getting assistance from other participants if needed, sharing your expertise, or just sharing a cup of tea. All are welcome. 
 
Scrabble Tournament- Sign up for lunch and a social afternoon, enjoying Scrabble. Invite your friends. Saturday, October 26th starting at 11:30 am. $10 for pizza. Minimum number of participants required is 4.  Sign up at the Centre. High score prize being offered for the first game. The remainder of the games are on a timer to allow movement between tables.
 
Returning Program - Learn to Row Indoors: Try the Erg Machine- Starting Friday, Nov 1st at 10:30 am. 5 classes for $60 or $15 for “drop in.” Sign up at the Centre.
 
Breakfast- Saturday, November 2nd from 8:00 to 11:00am.
 
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. 1.  Maximum 40 people/10 tables. Make choice from menu list when you sign up.
            
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! 
 
Volunteering at the Centre – Many volunteering opportunities exist at the Centre.  From Reception at the front desk, helping out with fundraisers, facilitating programs and activities, joining the board of directors, serving on a committee, and much more.  Let us know what interests you!  Learn a new skills or hone a skill from the past.  Call or email the Centre.
 
Community News:
 
W2M – Wheels to Meals is an opportunity to enjoy lunch, most Tuesdays, in the company of others for only $10.  Juice, a freshly-prepared hot meal, biscuits, dessert, tea/coffee.  Volunteers pick you up and bring you back home if you need it or you can come on your own.  Lunch is served at 11:30 at the St. Mary’s Anglican Church, McEvoy St. and local entertainers perform after lunch.  Call Meals on Wheels to register 506-458-9482. The next ones are on October 29, November 5, 19, 26!
 
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+