Event: https://facebook.com/events/s/rae-spoon-live-in-fredericton-/27212644428437951/

Join ElderPride for an evening of music with the incomparable Rae Spoon, beginning with a set from local artist Jenna James.

Time: Doors 6:30 pm | Show 7:00 pm

Location: Charlotte Street Arts Centre, 732 Charlotte Street, Fredericton (please enter using the glass doors on the right side of the building).

Pricing: Pay What You Can (suggested $10-20 sliding scale). No one will be turned away for lack of funds. There will be no advance tickets.

Schedule:
6:30 pm – Doors Open
7:00 pm – Welcome by Emcee Stel Raven
7:10 pm – Jenna James
8:00 pm – Rae Spoon

Performers:
Rae Spoon is a musician, producer, and author. They have released thirteen solo albums spanning folk, country, indie rock, and electronic genres and published three books (Arsenal Pulp Press). Rae has been nominated for two Polaris Prizes, a Lambda Literary Award, and a Western Canadian Music Award. They have toured internationally (Canada, Europe, the USA, Australia, China, Japan, Korea). Rae is a non-binary, trans artist who lives with multiple disabilities. Their newest album, Assigned Country Singer At Birth (2026), marks their return to country music. The album is equally subversive and relatable, a testament to the fact that country music is as expansive as the people who are connected to it. Songs about trans folks, harm reduction, Disability, inclusion, religious trauma, solidarity and opposing colonial land occupation may seem antithetical to traditional country, but they are as much a part of Spoon’s experiences as love songs, trucks and beer. Find Rae at @raespoon

Jenna James
Jenna is a Fredericton-based singer and songwriter. She’s performed her acoustic sets all over the Maritimes and has been sharing her fiction project on fools through the Fredericton Arts Alliance artist-in-residence program this summer. Find Jenna at @jenna.sits.and.sings

Accessibility:
There will be ASL interpretation
The venue is physically accessible. There is accessible parking, a ramp outside the door, and an elevator between floors. Minimum door width at the venue is 32”.
There will be accessible, gender-neutral washrooms
There will be seating at the event for all attendees

Community Care:
Masks are not required but will be available at the door for community care and safety
We will have 2-3 H13 HEPA filters in the room (each with a CADR of 550 m³/h) and a CO2 monitor.

Contact contact@elderpride.com with any questions or concerns.

Event: https://facebook.com/events/s/elderpride-beach-bbq-swim-augu/1470202557735424/

Join ElderPride for our final BBQ and social of the summer! Join us on Killarney Lake beach to share food, connect, and enjoy an optional evening swim! This is an event for 2SLGBTQI+ adults and seniors. There will be ASL interpretation.

Our plan is to socialize/swim first and end with a BBQ. Swimming is optional! We will have a limited number of beach blankets and chairs available. Please feel free to bring a blanket or chair.

We will have both meat and vegan options (cooked separately), chips, veggies, cold drinks, and dessert. We promise we’ll try and change the menu up a bit at each event – more info to come!

Please notify us in advance of any food allergies or dietary requirements (at least 48 hours notice).

This is a dry event (please note that liquor cannot be consumed in public spaces such as this without a special permit).

This event is WEATHER DEPENDENT. If it is safest to reschedule, we will post in the event a minimum of 2 hours before it is scheduled to start (likely earlier) and will add this cancellation to our online calendar. Please check the event before heading to Killarney!

Accessibility:
– There will be ASL
– This is a free event for 2SLGBTQI+ folks 18+
– This is a dry/sober event.
– There is parking on-site.
– There is an accessible dock onsite.
– There is a gravel path leading to the picnic area and beach. We will do our best to set up on level ground.

Questions? Please reach out via email!
contact[at]elderpride.com

Event: https://facebook.com/events/s/elderpride-flora-fauna-trail-w/2157574121705174/

Our second August ElderPride event will be a guided nature walk/roll on the Old Thatch Road trail. Our excursion will be guided by Kirsten Johnsen, who will be sharing expertise in flora, fauna, and bird identification. There will be ASL interpretation.

Date: Sunday, August 23 at 9:00 am

Location: 35 Thatch Rd, Lincoln, NB E3B 7E4. Drive to the end of Thatch Road (keep driving until the road ends). There is a boat launch area on the left by the river and a parking lot on the right. We will meet in the parking lot and proceed to the trail entrance (a small bridge at the end of the road) together.

Time: 9:00 am Atlantic. We expect this event to take 2 hours.

We will take a morning walk in nature and gain knowledge about plant identification and the species found within New Brunswick. We also expect to see some birds!
No registration is required.

ACCESSIBILITY:
There will be ASL interpretation. This walk will take place on a paved trail (an abandoned highway), that is relatively flat and smooth, suitable for most mobility aids, including wheelchairs. The total length of the trail is 6 km round trip; however, we expect to turn back around 1 to 1.5 km in, for a total of 2-3 km.

WEATHER DEPENDENT
This event is weather-dependent; please check our social media or online calendar entry on the morning of the event in case we need to cancel due to weather.

What to Bring/Wear:
– Please bring a bottle of water for hydration.
– Wear comfortable clothing and sturdy footwear that is suitable for walking on a trail.
– Consider wearing a hat.
– Wear sunscreen and bug spray. We will have some on hand as well.

Elderpride is an intergenerational 2SLGBTQI+ program with a focus on seniors. This event is open to 2SLGBTQI+ folx age 18+ who wish to connect across generations.

Should transportation be a barrier, don’t hesitate to contact us.

Questions? Please reach out via email!