What's Happening

 
Weekly Update
Week of Oct 6th, 2025
506-450-7849
 
 
Breakfast – Saturday, October 4th from 8:00 – 11:00.  Only $10 for a full hot, freshly prepared meal including sausage, potatoes, eggs, pancakes, beans, biscuits, juice, tea and coffee.  Everyone is welcome!  Bring your friends and neighbours!!  The winner of the 50/50 draw last month was Darren!
 
Seniors Prom - In celebration of the International Day of Older Persons, Saturday, October 4th, 2-4pm at the Cultural Centre, 28 Saunders Street. Music by the Thomists. Refreshments will be served. There is no cost.  You can dress up or not, as you please.

Friends Campaign- Because of the Postal strike we are not able to send out your tax-deductible receipts.  If you have made a donation, thank you so much and please drop in to pick-up your tax receipt.
 
Returning Programs
 
Rowing for Fitness- Mondays, starting October 6th at 11:30am and on Fridays, starting October 10th at 10:30am. Cost:  $120 for 10 weeks or $15 for drop-in. Sign-up at the centre.
 
Core Strength and Mobility- Tuesdays, starting October 7th at 10:30am and Thursdays, starting on October 9th at 11:45am.  Cost: $120 for one class for 10 weeks, $200 for both days, or $15 for drop in. Sign-up at the centre.
 
Functional Mobility- Tuesdays, starting October 7th at 11:30am and Thursday, starting October 9th at 10:30am.  Cost: $120 for one class for 10 weeks, $200 for both classes per week, or $15 for drop in. Sign-up at the centre.
 
Core and Mobility- Wednesdays, starting October 8th at 6:00pm. Cost: $120 for one class for 10 weeks.  Sign-up at the centre.
 
Learn to Row- Fridays, starting October 9th at 11:30am.  Cost: $120 for 10 weeks or $15 for drop in. Sign-up at the centre.

Senior Stretch and Strength – Thursdays, starting October 16th at 2:00pm. Cost $80 for 8 weeks or $12 for drop in.  Sign-up at the centre.
 
 
Upcoming
 
Info Session - Breaking the Cycle of Worry:  Understanding Anxiety Disorders in Later Life Wednesday, October 15th at 10:30am presented by Janet Durkee Lloyd –- Anxiety is a natural response to things we think may cause us harm or of which we feel we have no control.  It can be mild and short lived or it can become a constant that impacts daily life.  In this session we will answer the following questions: What is anxiety? What are anxiety disorders? What can an anxiety disorder look like? How can we stay well and get the support we need?  Open to the public! 
 
Our Community Health- Fall is here and many are looking for available Flu and Covid vaccines. Pharmacists will be starting to administer these vaccines after Thanksgiving.  We are making arrangements for a Pharmacist to come to the Centre to provide flu and Covid19 vaccines.  As soon as we have dates and times, we will let you, our members, know and we will have a sign-up sheet. 
 
How can you tell if your Covid19 tests are still useable if they are outdated:  according to a local Pharmacist, as long as the liquid is still liquid they can still be used.  New Covid tests available at a local pharmacy for $21.99, no tax, for a box of 4.
 
RSV Vaccine- Beginning October 14 in NB, the RSV vaccine will be available free for seniors 75 and up. 
 
Our Board of Directors asks you to use the hand sanitizer available on entering the Centre.  Should you wish, masks are available as well. If you are able, 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. Win!Win!  
 
 
Community Notices
 
Wheels To Meals returns on Tuesday, October 7th at 11:00 am at St. Mary’s Anglican Church, McEvoy St.  A hot, freshly prepared meal, including dessert and tea/coffee for only $10.  Transportation is available if needed.  To register call 506-458-9482 before 10am on Monday the 6th.
 
Calling All Seniors! !! Healthy Aging Expo- October 18, 2025 at Fredericton High School from 10:00 to 2:00 pm. Note location change- last year this event was held at Leo Hayes High School. This annual event is sponsored by City of Fredericton, Age Friendly Advisory Committee and Retired Teachers. The Expo will feature close to 50 exhibitors providing information on services, activities and opportunities for older adults. The Fredericton Age Friendly Advisory Committee is holding 2 engagement sessions(11:00 and 12:00 ) to talk to older residents to hear what they have to say about living and aging in Fredericton. Make sure you have your say. 
  
 
UNB Research – Fall Risk Assessment – A four-part study: online screening survey, then three in-person mobility assessments.  If you are 60 years or older, able to walk comfortably and not need assistive devices for at least 2 minutes, and are able to attend in-person sessions at UNB, you qualify.  If you meet the criteria and would like to participate, you can contact Dee Carr at 506-458-7018 or [email protected] or you can complete the survey here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=0m5OJJoz80e5XORTUcGYtyHfxRN6xeNPgbNyfagygABUOEY2UU9DMFQzM0lGT0pKTDVRQ0lRWURKOS4u
 
Aquacise classes at the Fredericton Indoor Pool are open for registration and drop-in!  Check out what they have planned to get you back in the pool and aquacising!
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Tenant Survey – Are you a New Brunswick tenant concerned about climate change and the rising cost of energy?  Fill out the survey at https://bit.ly/heatandhousing   For more information contact NB Acorn at 506-897-5855