Activities for retirees

These resources are in the Greater Fredericton area. Contact the newsletter and website editor with any additional information - for example, new resources, discontinued activities or other changes.

Volunteer opportunities

Programs and centres

People Link e-bulletins

People Link is a community events e-bulletin service aimed primarily (but not exclusively) at people over 50 in the greater Fredericton area. It is curated by Mariyn Noble, a retired adult educator with very extensive networks throughout the community (and beyond).

These bulletins cover cultural, lifelong learning, recreational, employment and volunteer opportunities, as well as items related to diversity/inclusion, social justice, and health/wellbeing.

These postings come out on an irregular basis — usually 3-6 times a week -- whenever Marilyn has enough items to warrant a bulletin, or when there’s something time-sensitive that she think needs some attention. She also welcomes items for inclusion. Events are listed chronologically by their start date and time, or by deadline for registration, ticket purchase, submission, or application.

To receive People Link, interested persons need to subscribe, and can do so by contacting Marilyn at mrnoble@nbnet.nb.ca. There is no charge whatsover for this service, and subscriber contact information is kept confidential and not used for any other purpose.

Clubs

Meets: The 4th Thursday of each month at 1:30 p.m., Fall through Spring (for 2022, alternating in-person and Zoom meetings).

Activities: Fundraising for women’s scholarships (also for Fredericton Music Festival, rural school libraries and identified local issues), Guest speakers, Book Club, Luncheons at local restaurants, Issues and other Interest Groups. Proceeds from club’s annual used book sale support 13 endowed scholarships at UNB and STU, also 3 committed scholarships for NBCC, NBCCD and UNB.

Contact: Wendy Johnston, email: wjohnston2149@gmail.com; cell (506) 440-1316; or email: cfuwfredericton@gmail.com 

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Wilmot Park, 15 Saunders St., 454-6808

Open to all ages. Lessons available throughout the season (May to Sept.). Bowls and other equipment are available. Flat-soled footwear is a must. Men's, ladies, and mixed league competitive play as well as recreational. Fun nights, barbecues and other social events to be enjoyed.

Travel to jamborees at other New Brunswick greens. NCCP Certified Coaching for provincial and national competitions is available. Call the clubhouse or drop in and talk to the Duty Director who is on-site Mon.-Fri. 

Contact: Pat Beggs, (506) 454-6875


The Fredericton Silver Dolphins Aquatics Club offers Lap swimming and/or instructor led Aquacise 3 times/week at the Sir Max Aitken Pool, UNB Fredericton. Membership is open to people age 50 and older.

Pool time is Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The cost is $180.00 per year (Sept. to mid-June) plus an additional cost for parking in university parking areas.

For more information contact Gladys Lacey-House at lhouse@nb.sympatico.ca.

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Education and mental stimulation

Fredericton Public Library, 4 Carleton St., Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

  • Activities: Service provides books recorded on cassette tape for loan (both fiction and non-fiction available).
  • Contact: Deirdre Sorensen, 460-2808

Established in 1991, the Third Age Centre is a Registered Charity housed at St. Thomas University in Fredericton, New Brunswick.  Directed by a volunteer Board, it operates on the principle of seniors helping seniors.  The Centre’s goal is to support seniors’ efforts to maintain an active healthy lifestyle, develop themselves, and serve their communities. TAC promotes life-long learning, informed public discussion, and inter-generational exchange between seniors and younger people.

Third Age Centre activities include: developing and delivering educational presentations on a variety of topics identified by their membership; partnering with community organizations delivering senior-oriented programs; supporting and participating in research projects pertinent to issues of aging; publishing a newsletter (3 per year); and offering an awards program recognizing superior service to seniors.

Among its areas of interest are lifelong learning, how aging is reflected in popular culture, creativity in later life, home care/long term care, financial & legal concerns of aging, transportation, housing options for seniors, healthy lifestyle choices, and retirement transitions.

Mail: Third Age Centre, St. Thomas University, Fredericton, NB E3B 5G3
Phone: (506) 452-0526
3rdage@stu.ca


Members meet once a month for programs and guest speakers at Museum on Queen St.

  • Activities: Special and permanent exhibits, newsletters, monthly programs and workshops. Yearly membership fee.
  • Contact: Kate Mossman, P.O. Box 1312, E3B 5C8