Social Bridge for ADRP Members & Guests February 8, March 1, April 5, 2025

Hosted by Grace Paterson

Time: 1:00 to 4:30 pm
Location: St. Joseph’s Square, 5450 Kaye Street, Corner of Gottingen and Kaye Streets
Register: Paterson.grace1@gmail.com 902-220-5981
Fee: $5 “at the door” to assist with room rental and prizes.
Refreshments: Bring your own drink. Snacks provided.


Sample Fidget Mat

Creating Activities for the Elderly Senior: Fidget Mats and View Books

Monday, March 24, 2025: 9:30 am – 11:30 am 

Monaghan Square, 6140 Young Street, Halifax
5th Floor Meeting Room

Storm Date: Thursday, March 27, 2025

During this two-hour workshop, the group will be introduced to the purpose and value of
fidget mats and view books, as well as considerations of safety in selecting items to
use. Each participant will have the opportunity to make their own customized fidget item
and/or view book and are invited to bring fidget items with them to supplement those provided by the organizer. 

Hot beverages and a treat will be provided. 

There is no cost to attend, but registration is limited due to space. Please register by Wednesday March 19th. To register email Secretary@theadrp.ca with “Fidget” in the subject line. Include your name, email address, phone number (and number of participants, if you are bringing a friend). Note, that the Workshop Leader, Nancy Pitts, will email you inviting you to do some reflection and planning in advance to make the workshop more meaningful and fun. 

Click here for details and to register.

A monthly Coffee & Chat meeting is held in the Truro area the first Thursday of every month at 10 am. The group gathers at the Food Court in the Hub Mall, Robie Street. All are welcome!

We welcome your suggestions. Click here to send an email. To contact for all social events please use the following email address: Secretary@theADRP.Ca

Past Events

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Josephine BakerNeptune Theatre
Dal Women's HockeyHalifax Forum
Controlled Damage Neptune Theatre
The General Meeting EFlip Book SlidesThe Old Ashburn Clubhouse
Symphony Nova Scotia with Kellie LoderRebecca Cohn
Star Party with David Hoskin EFlip BookYork Redoubt
Alice in Wonderland by Shakespeare in the ParkPoint Pleasant Park Halifax
Birdwatching Sail EFlip BookPearl Island
Fossil Cliffs Field Trip PDF Eflip BookHorton Bluff
Community Day at Dal-AC (Click here for details)Truro Agricultural Campus
Intro to Pickle Ball with Pat NearingDalplex
Bird walk, Historic Garden, Lunch at Junction 16Annapolis Royal & Bridgetown
AGM followed by socialDal Campus
Supper and Symphony NS: The Piano MenRebecca Cohn
BirdwalkJennifer Place Trail Dartmouth
Brunch at Le Bistro by Liz1333 South Park Street, Halifax
Symphony Nova Scotia: Night at the Proms!Rebecca Cohn
Bookbinding EventCentennial Arena 
Photo by Heather Schellinck