09/04/2026
Weekly Update
Week of September 7th, 2026
506-450-7849
The Centre is Closed on Monday, September 7th for Labour Day.
Breakfast – This Saturday, September 5th from 8:00 to 11:00am. Sponsored by Parkland. All welcome! The 50/50 winner last month was Gordon F. who shared in a $252 pot.
Backgammon - New day and Time- Tuesday, September 8th at 2:00pm. No charge.
Jazz Fitness – Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30pm. A fun way to stay active!! All fitness levels welcome! $5 per class – no need to register, just drop in. Facilitator: Deborah Stewart
Movie – Wednesday, September 9th at 1:30pm - Nine to Five- Starring Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda, Lilly Tomlin. 1980 comedy film following three working women who overthrow their egotistical, sexist boss and revolutionize their workplace.
Scrabble Tournament- Saturday, September 12th at 1:00 pm. Cost $5. Minimum two (2) tables required. Call or sign-up at the Centre
Upcoming Events - (Please sign up at the centre)
Beginner Guitar Lessons - Returning Monday, September 14th at 1:00pm. Cost is $10 per session
Intermediate Guitar Lessons - Returning Monday, September 14th at 2:15pm. Cost is $10 per session
Simply Making Art Together - Returning Wednesday September 16th at 11am. Cost is $7 per class
Lunch around Freddy- Friday, September 18th at 11:30 am. Mingler’s Pub- 203 Restigouche Rd, Oromocto. Please sign up by noon on September 17th. Let us know if you need a ride or if you can take passengers. We will try to match up rides when indicated.
American Mahjongg: TWO-DAY Workshop - Saturday, September 19th 10:00am to 4:00pm and Sunday, September 20th 10:00am to 2:00pm. Beginners and experienced players welcome! Bring your game (if you have one). Lessons offered. Sign-up at the Centre. Brown Bag Lunch. Muffins, Cookies, and Tea/Coffee available. $15.00 for the 2 Days. Door Prizes!!
Day of Bridge – Saturday, September 26th. Doors open at 9:45, play begins at 10:00am – 2:30pm. Cost; $20 includes your lunch. Prizes! Please register at the Centre.
SAVE THE DATE – Wednesday, October 7th from 2:00 – 4:00pm. MAID Presentation with Dr. Julia Wildish, MD, Medical Lead, Horizon Health Network MAID Service. Grant-Harvey Centre. Free.
Notices of Interest from the Centre:
Calendar Changes: Acoustic Jam on Mondays is at 3:15 not 3:45. Core Strength & Mobility is not happening in September. This program is returning in October.
Friends of Stepping Stone Senior Centre – We launch our annual fundraising campaign on September 1st every year. It is the opportunity for Members and the general public to support the existence of a Centre offering programs and activities for seniors in the Great Fredericton Area. You can make your contribution in cash or cheque, with an e-transfer, or now we can take Debit! You will receive a tax-deductible receipt for a donation of $10 or more.
Parking – During the Frex (Sept. 7-13) parking is at a premium in the afternoons. The Centre’s parking lot is the small one to the east of the Centre. We have prepared signs for our members to place on their dash indicating they’re members of the Centre. Pick one up at the front desk. Centre Volunteers will be at the entrance to make sure that only our members park there.
Basil, Thyme, Lemon Balm – The Gardening Committee invites our Members to harvest the herbs that are ready!
You Love Our Jam... We'd Love Your Jars! We'd love to give the jars a second life! We're looking for 250 ml jars. If you have any, and bring them in, we'd really appreciate it.
Members! You can rent the Centre for family celebrations and pay 50% of the rental fee!
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.
Community Notices:
Climate Conversations Matter: Let’s Get Talking! Wednesday, September 9th at 6:30 pm. Webinar launching the Week of Action. Keynote Katharine Hayhoe. To register: https://seniorsforclimate.org
Parkinson's SuperWalk – Sunday, September 13th Richard J. Currie Centre, 15 Peter Kelly Drive, UNB Campus, 2:00-4:00pm. Hosted by UNB REDS Recreation. Interested in volunteering? Want to participate in the walk? https://donate.parkinson.ca/site/SPageServer?pagename=SW_2026_register
Arts & Cultural Organizations Ideas Exchange – Wednesday, September 23rd from 6:00 – 8:30pm at the Boyce Market, 665 George St. Refreshments provided! RSVP by September 9th
STROKE: Recognize, Respond, Prevent, & Recover - Webinar, September 23rd at 8:00pm. Free! Join stroke neurologist Dr. Luciana Catanese with McMaster Optimal Aging Portal. To register: https://alumlc.org/mcmaster/55181/register?uMarketingSource=emailalert
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Lunch & Learn: Footcare – Thursday, Sept. 24th at 1:00 pm at York Care Friendship Centre.
Join the NHWW (Nursing Home Without Walls) team to learn more about general and diabetic footcare with Jessie. RSVP by Sept. 17th at 506-444-4474.
Climate Change Conference (Saint John & Virtual) – Friday, October 2nd. For more information contact: Elaine Bradbee at [email protected] For Registration: https://site.pheedloop.com/event/CCRC2026/home/
NBCC now offers free workshops, at various locations across the province, where nursing students will teach you and caregivers helpful skills. You'll learn together how to find, use, and organize care and services for older adults in New Brunswick. Here is the link Workshops. You do need to register for the workshops. There are spots available online and in Oromocto.
Below is the link (copy and paste to your browser) to an Information Guide from the Capital Region Service Commission with information about what to do if you see signs of drug poisoning, mental health crisis, and more. You can see contact information for our neighbouring communities. A hard copy is available at the Centre’s front desk.
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