What's Happening

 
Weekly Update
   Week of February 23rd, 2026
506-450-7849
 
 
                                                  
Scrabble Tournament – THIS Saturday, February 21st at 1:00pm.  Cost $5.  Call or stop at the Centre to register.
 
Mindful Stretch & Mobility with Nancy Swartz – Wednesdays at 9:00 am. 
February 25th will be a Demo class to introduce this gentle, chair-based class to support balance and comfort in everyday activities, reduce stiffness and tension, and encourage relaxation and body awareness.  Please register at the Centre.  Regular classes are $12 for drop-in. 
 
Annual General Meeting – Wednesday, February 25th, 1:30 pm.  In person or by Zoom.
-You can pick up the package of related materials at the Centre or have it emailed directly to you.
-If you’d like to join the meeting by Zoom, please let us know so we can send you the link.
-We are looking for submissions for Volunteer of the Year.  Pick up the forms at the Centre or email us and we will send them to you.
-Door Prize! $50 Fredericton Downtown Dollars.  Must be present to win (in the room or on Zoom).  To be drawn right after the meeting.
 
Mahjongg Social - Saturday, February 28th at 1:00pm.  Cost $5.  Need a minimum of 16 participants. Sign up at the Centre or call to register.
 
 
Upcoming Events:
 
Movie – Wednesday, March 4th at 3:00 pm.  Title to be announced next week.
 
Breakfast- Saturday, March 7th  from 8:00-11:00am.  Only $10.  Everyone is welcome!
 
 
Community Health:
 
Our Board of Directors asks you to please use the hand sanitizer available on entering the Centre.  Masks are available. If you are able to, please assist with the sanitizing of chairs and equipment used in your program. Together, let’s work to keep you and our Centre community healthy.
 
 
Notices of Interest from the Centre:
 
Membership Renewal – It’s time to renew your yearly membership, if you have not already.  Only $25 for a full year of belonging, socializing, and accessing programs and activities.  Your membership entitles you to vote at the Annual General Meeting. You can access the Membership Application online or drop-in at the Centre www.SteppingStoneSeniorCentre.com
 
Membership Renewals must be in by April 1 to continue receiving the Weekly Update and the Monthly Calendar by email.
 
The City will be providing and setting up four raised beds for our members.  We need a Gardening Working Group.  Are you interested?  We need to select the plants to be ordered sooner rather than later.  Leave your name at the Front Desk if you would like to be part of this exciting project!
 
The Centre is open March 2 - 6 with regular programming while the schools are closed for March Break.
 
 
Community Notices
 
Men’s Wellness Collective – a Support Group meets every Tuesday at 6:30 pm at 75 Melissa St., Pepper Creek (3rd door on the side of the building).
 
Winter Carnival – Thursday, February 26th from 11:00 – 2:00 – Hospice Fredericton (3rd Floor).  Photo Booth, Magic Show, Nacho Bar, Hot Dogs, Prizes, and much more! For more info: 506-478-6034
 
Free Phone-Based Wellness Program for Older Adults – St. Thomas University is hosting a series of workshops as part of a national project.  We’re looking for older adults to join a supportive, 6-week program designed to help people feel more connected and build skills for coping with life’s challenges.  Each weekly call is 90 minutes, and everything happens over the phone, so no travel required.  For further information, contact Lyne Ouellet at 506-300-5252 or [email protected]
 
 
Reminder:  The Centre is closed all day and evening when the local schools
(i.e. Anglophone West School District – Zone 6)
are closed because of stormy weather or poor driving conditions.
 
 Any day that the Centre is closed, for any reason, a notice is emailed to Members,
 posted on Facebook, and announced on CBC. 
 
No notice means we’re open!
 
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