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The Activities for 50-Plus calendar is a weekly listing of non-commercial events in the community. To have your announcement of 50 words or less published in the Activities for 50-Plus calendar, please send in your information at least 10 days prior to publication date. Please include a contact telephone number. We cannot accept emails with attachments. All entries are subject to editing. Information may be emailed to seniors@dailygleaner.com, faxed to 452-7405, or mailed to Activities for 50-Plus calendar, The Daily Gleaner, P.O. Box 3370, Fredericton, NB, E3B 2T8.

Bridge luncheon

A bridge luncheon will be held at the Capital Winter Club, 232 Rookwood Ave., on Monday, Nov. 16 at 12 noon. Cost is $40/table. Call 452-0020 to book.

Come enjoy a delicious lunch, some laughs with friends and hopefully a slam or two. (Don't forget your cards). Everyone welcome.

YMCA computer courses

YMCA will be offering a course in Microsoft Word 2007. Course will run Nov. 24-27, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., cost of $80 HST.

Please pre-register for the course with payment to ensure your seat at the YMCA, 28 Saunders St., or for further information contact 462-3140.

Pilot program

UNB Campus Recreation presents Body and Bones, a five-week fitness program designed specifically for those who have shown signs of osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis, or significant loss in bone mineral density (BMD). Begins Nov. 3 and will accept 10 participants who will meet Tuesday and Wednesday mornings (8:30 a.m.) with a certified instructor.

Approval from a physician will be needed in order to participate in the class. Cost to join is $30 for campus recreation members and full-time UNB/STU students or $40 for non members. For more information contact Kevin Roy at 458-7532.

Remembering Our Military Past

The Marysville Heritage, Fredericton North Heritage and York-Sunbury Historical groups are announcing a special event, Remembering Our Military Past. It will take place on Nov. 10, at 2 p.m. at the Marysville Heritage Centre, 11 McGloin St.

There will be a presentation by Dr. Marc Milner of the Gregg Centre, UNB.

Tea, coffee and snacks will be served. No charge.

For more information, call 450-7607.

Stepping Stone Senior Centre

The Stepping Stone Senior Centre, 15 Saunders St., is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and some evenings depending on activity.

Upcoming events

* You can visit the centre on its website at www.steppingstoneseniorcentre.com.

* Seated Tai Chi: Mondays from 2 - 2:45 p.m. beginning Nov. 9. Classes are once a week for six weeks. Cost is $30. Must be a member of Stepping Stone Senior Centre to participate.

* Modified Tai Chi: Once a week for six weeks on Wednesdays from 3-4 p.m. beginning Nov. 7. Cost is $40. Must be a member of Stepping Stone Senior Centre to participate.

* Art lessons: Paint with watercolour. The six-week lessons begin on Tuesday, Nov. 10 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Cost is $25.

* The Christmas Storm: Theatre production by the SSSC Theatre Groups on Friday, Nov. 27 and Saturday, Nov. 28 at 7 p.m. Tickets available now only $5. Call the centre for more information.

Regular events

* Wednesday, Nov. 4: Line dancing begins at 9:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. (four different levels). The French Circle begins at 9:30 a.m. Outreach begins at 1 p.m. The book club meets at 1 p.m. Modified Tai Chi begins at 3 p.m. Duplicate bridge is at 6:30 p.m. The Stepping Stone Forum at 2 p.m.: Remembering, with the DVD, Goodnight Mister Tom.

* Thursday, Nov. 5: GroupFit begins at 9:15 a.m. The SS Singers begin at 9:30 a.m. The craft group meets at 1 p.m. The puppet group will meet at 3 p.m.

* Friday, Nov. 6: Coffee and conversation is from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Drop-in cards is at 1 p.m. The walking group meets at 1 p.m. Drop-in bridge begins at 1 p.m.

* Monday, Nov. 9: Beginner bridge lessons begin at 9:30 a.m. Play of the Hand Bridge lessons begin at 1 p.m. The writers group meets at 1:30 p.m. Seated Tai Chi begins at 2:15 p.m. In the evening there is drop-in bridge at 6:30 p.m. Beginner Japanese lessons begins at 7 p.m.

* Tuesday, Nov. 10: GroupFit begins at 9:15 a.m. The book study group meets at 10 a.m. Art lessons begin at 11 a.m. Paint with Friends begins at 1:30 p.m. Cryptic Crosswords begin at 1 p.m. The belly dancers meet at 1 p.m. The SS Troubadours meet at 2:45 p.m. Drop-in darts is at 6 p.m.