What's Happening

 WHAT’S HAPPENING?
 Week of April 22nd , 2024
506.450.7849
 https://www.steppingstoneseniorcentre.com
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Volunteer Recognition Day – April 19th! Thank you to all of the volunteers who are the heart and soul of the Stepping Stone Senior Centre. Without you, we would cease to exist. From our very beginning, volunteers have been sharing their time, patience, talents, and experience for the success of the Centre. We celebrate you for the work you do!!  Thanks!!!
 
Senior Centre Without Walls: Stepping Stone Senior Centre Without Walls - Tuesday, April 21 at 2:30 to 3:15pmWho doesn’t love a mystery? Better than that, who would not want to be the one to solve it?  Join us and listen in on a Sherlock Holmes story. Together, we will put our sleuth caps on, and figure out who dunnit! Call  the Centre, 506-450-7849, leave your name and phone number by noon on Tuesday to participate. You will be contacted before the call is scheduled.
 
Scrabble Tournament- Saturday, April 27th, 11:30-4:00pm. $10 to cover the cost of pizza. Sign up at the Centre.
 
Fredericton Seniors Socialization Project- A Grass Roots Multi-Project Initiative.   SSSC is a partner in this project with the Cultural Centre which will run from this April to January 2025. The SSSC Troubadours will be performing on the first Social Sunday event on Sunday, April 28 at 2:00 pm at the Cultural Centre. This is a free admission event. Come be entertained and learn more about the many upcoming events for all ages. 
 
Forum- New Canadian Dental Plan- Wednesday, May 1 at 3:00 pm Presenter is Sylvia Cummings from Service Canada. This is the follow-up information session that we requested when the Federal Minister made his presentation on March 8th. 
 
Forum- Wednesday, May 8 at 3:00 pm. Guest presenter, Hillary Lemon, from the Fredericton Public Library. The presentation will include system collection (books and beyond); services accessible form home and on-line; programming, and the opportunity to register for membership. 
 
New Program!
 
Learn to Row- Starting Tuesday May 7th to June 4th from 5:15pm to 6:15pm. Cost $50. Call 506-450-7849 to register.
 
Community Food Smart at Stepping Stone Senior Centre
Did you know that SSSC is one of many registered distributors for the Community Food Smart (CFS) program in Fredericton? 
The CFS is a bulk food buying club open to all individuals and families keen on purchasing quality fruits and vegetables at wholesale prices, sourced from local farmers when possible.
To become a member, you fill out a registration form.  Forms are now available SSSC. The one-time registration fee is $10 CASH.
Orders are made by emailing [email protected] The price of each food bag is $15.  Members can order one or two bags each month. 
The produce bag must be picked up at SSSC on the second Thursday of the month.   
For complete information on the program go to Facebook at communityfoodsmart.com or the website https://www.communityfoodsmart.com/
 
In Other News
 
Offer for Stepping Stone Senior Centre: TireChangers.ca – A mobile Tire   Change Service that is fully insured. Cost is $ 48.75 + tax = $56.06. $25 from every tire change will be donated back to Stepping Stone Senior Centre. Tires must be on rims. Call 506-405-3882 to reserve your spot.