What's Happening

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Weekly Update
   Week of Aug 18th, 2025
506-450-7849
[email protected]
 
 
 
Scrabble Tournament - Saturday, August 16th starting at 1:00pm. Cost is $5. Sign up at the Centre. Minimum two tables are needed for the tournament to run.
 
 Movie Showing – Tuesday August 19th at 2:00pm- “Yesterday” (2019) a musical/comedy, starring Himesh Patel and Lily James. Follows a struggling songwriter, who, after a mysterious global blackout, ends up being the only person in all humanity who remembers the Beatles music, and ends up becoming a global sensation after taking their music as his own.
 
Music 101 for Performers – Tuesday, August 19th 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. The last session will be held on August 26th.
 
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 20th, and 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.
 
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.
 
Upcoming:
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.
 
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
 
Mayor’s Ice Cream Social - The Mayor's Ice Cream Social has been rescheduled for Saturday August 16th.  Featuring ice cream from Queen Street Creamery, music from the Don Bosse Jazz Quartet, art activities, face painting and lawn games. It’s an afternoon of free fun for the whole family. See you in Wilmot Park on Saturday August 16th from 2pm-4pm.
 
National Nonprofit Day - Canada-wide, August 17, 2025) Canada Helps
Behind every local and global solution is a nonprofit driving change. From the arts to climate action to care for vulnerable communities, their impact is far-reaching. Show your appreciation — support charities shaping a better tomorrow. To donate: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/explore/charities/
 
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]