Weekly Update
Week of Feb. 3rd, 2025 Memberships are now due for 2025. $25 for a whole year of belonging! Breakfast - This Saturday, Feb 1st from 8:00 to 11:00am. Cost is $10 for a hot, freshly prepared full breakfast! This breakfast is being sponsored by the Intercultural Centre. A second 24 form Tai chi class with Jennifer Mok- Beginning Monday, February 3rd at 9:15 am. Cost is $5. Sign up at the Centre or just come in for the first class. Forum: Book Launch - Bearing Witness to Antisemitism - Poems by Larry Finkelman- Guide for Educators by Jasmine Kranat Wednesday, February 5 at 3:00 pm. Larry will talk about why he wanted to publish the book at this time, the back story of some of the poems, read a few of the poems, and answer questions about the self-publishing process with Amazon KDP for anyone interested. The book is currently available at Westminster Books and on Amazon. Movie - Saturday, February 8th at 1:30pm- “THELMA”- This movie puts a clever spin on movies like MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE, shining the spotlight on an elderly grandmother as an unlikely action hero. Bring your own snacks (BYOS) Forum: A 3-part series presented by Janet Durkee Lloyd, PhD St. Thomas University- 2 workshops remaining. Wednesday, Feb 12th at 10:30am Positive Mental Health in Later Life. This workshop is a great starting point to learn about mental health, mental illness and addictions. We’ll answer your questions and help you understand what can affect your mental health in later life. You’ll leave with new ways to stay well and knowing where to turn to for support. The last workshop will be on March 12th at 10:30am Upcoming Bridge Marathon- Saturday, February 15th - Doors open at 9:00am and play starts at 10:00. Cost is $10. Lunch is included and will be Lunch options are Honey Garlic Chicken Bites, Lasagna w/ Garlic Bread, or Corn Chowder. Sign up at the Centre by noon on Wednesday, February 12th. Learn to Row- New class staring Friday, February 14th at 9:30am- Sign up at the Centre. Cost is $60 for 5 weeks. Cryptic Crossword - Sessions are held every Tuesday at 1.00 p.m. Join us in using general knowledge, trivia from around the world and word gymnastics to solve the clues provided in the puzzles, all carried out with a lot of laughter. Even if you cannot attend every week, feel free to drop in, share in the lively discussion and expand your vocabulary. Crossword puzzles are provided free of charge (including extra ones to take home with you to solve at your leisure). Puzzles are solved in a collaborative fashion with everyone having a chance to participate. Stepping Stone Senior Centre Annual General Meeting- To be held the Centre, Wednesday, February 26th at 1:30pm Community Connecting Generations, Creating Homes The University of New Brunswick has partnered with Spaces Shared, a platform that connects people who have a spare bedroom in their home with students looking for affordable housing. This initiative aims to provide students with more affordable and accessible housing options. There are 100 students at UNB looking for Intergenerational housing. Contact Sherrie Lynch at [email protected] Centre for Innovation and Aging - Seeking older adults, organizations, industry partners and decision makers for a research study on human rights. Participation includes: signing a Consent Form and completing surveys to help create a new database of helpful resources. You can participate as little or as much as you like. An interview is optional. Contact: (506) 444-3880 ext 2562 or [email protected] At Johnston Avenue Senior Centre – Contact Kathryn Baird at 506-260-0605or [email protected] to register.
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