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​Weekly Update
Week of Nov 4th, 2024 506.450.7849
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Breakfast- Saturday, November 2nd from 8:00 to 11:00am.  Last month’s winner of the 50/50 was Francine.  Maybe this Saturday is your turn to win!
 
Bridge Marathon- Saturday, November 9th from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm.  Cost $10 (lunch included). Pay on day of event.  Deadline to sign up is noon on Nov. 1.  Maximum 40 people/10 tables. Make choice from menu list when you sign up.
 
Fourm- Chuck Bowie Book Launch-  Wednesday, November 13th at 3:00pm
Writers’ Federation of NB and Writers’ Union of Canada member Chuck Bowie will be reading from his newest Suspense-Thriller: Lost in London. This is number 6 in the Donovan: Thief4Hire series.
Chuck writes two kinds of mysteries: Suspense-Thrillers and Cozy Mysteries. All of his books will be available for sale.
 
Bus Trip to McAdam- The bus will leave on November 16 from the Grant Harvey Centre parking lot at 600 Knowledge Park Drive at 10:45am. Over the next week, we will be calling the confirmed participants to ensure they are aware of all the details and answer any questions. 
 
Callout for donations of used jeans- We are looking for used jeans, especially light colours, for our member who makes quilts with them. They may be dropped off at the Centre. Thank you! 
 
Volunteering at the Centre – Many volunteering opportunities exist at the Centre.  From Reception at the front desk, helping out with fundraisers, facilitating programs and activities, joining the board of directors, serving on a committee, and much more.  Let us know what interests you!  Learn a new skill or hone a skill from the past.  Call or email the Centre.
 
Community News:
 
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: Addressing the Housing Shortage - City Initiatives & Program Updates
Date: Thursday, November 14, 2024
Time: 6:30 pm-7:15 pm
 
Co-op Housing: What It Is and How to Develop One
Date: Thursday, November 21, 2024
Time: 6:30 pm-7:15 pm
 
Retaining Affordable Housing Units in our Community
Date: Thursday, November 28, 2024
Time: 6:30 pm-7:15 pm
 
Registrations that are now live on Eventbrite - https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/city-of-fredericton- affordable-housing-committee-3766573
 
 
Save The Date- Craft and Bake Sale- December 14th from 8:00am-12:00pm
Feed -a-Family Concert- December 15th starting at 2:00pm 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+