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Weekly Update
Week of Nov. 18th, 2024 506.450.7849
https://www.steppingstoneseniorcentre.com
 
[email protected]
Sign up at the Centre for these activities:
 
Lunch Around Freddy - Mama’s Pub – Wednesday, November 20th, 11:30 am.
 
Scrabble Tournament – Saturday, November 30th, 11:30 am. 
 
American Mahjongg Social – Saturday,  December 7th, 1:00 pm.
 
Calling all amateur photographers!
We are looking for volunteers to take pictures and videos of activities and board members to upload our website.  We have a brand new camera thanks to a grant from GC Horizons for Seniors Program.  If you think you would enjoy being involved with this project, let our Coordinator, Krista, know.
 
Community News:
 
Covid-19 update
The  Province of NB report for the period October 27 and November 4 recorded that another four individuals age 65+ and 1 in the 45-64 age group have died. There were 28 hospitalizations and 9 outbreaks; 1 in a nursing home and 8 undisclosed. It is noted that the Province data is only collected in hospitals. The NB Medical Society posted on November 12 that case counts are rising and recommends all those over the age of 6 months get the latest vaccine. 
 
Canada Dental Plan- Take note. 
“I had my first experience with my new dental registration card just this week. The dental appointment was for a cleaning. It was the Dental Hygienist who asked me right up front if I was registered. The cost of the visit was $140 and I only had to pay $7. Just be aware that billing costs differ among Dentists.  If you do not have coverage or have not applied for coverage, I would suggest you do so. If you are presently enrolled in a Plan, do not give it up.” Madeleine
 
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:  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
 
Save These Dates:
 
December Breakfast- Saturday, Dec. 7, 8:00 to 11:00am. The “Rudy Stocek Memorial Breakfast” sponsored by the Stocek Family. Rudy was an active member of the Centre,  served on the Centre’s Board of Directors and a great friend to many at the Centre as well as in the Community. 
 
Craft and Bake Sale -This Fund Raiser takes place on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 8:00 am to noon. We will be asking for your support in donations of baked goods and craft items. There will also be the opportunity to rent tables to sell your own crafts and goodies. More details next week and a sign up sheet will be posted.
 
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+