NEW recreation program: New Year’s Camp see page 36
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New Year’s Eve Concert and Fireworks at Quidi Vidi Lake see page 14
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City Directory Access St. John’s City Hall, first floor, 10 New Gower Street 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday Anytime 311 or 754-CITY (2489) stjohns.ca >Access St. John’s >Submit a Request 311 St. John’s Adults 50+ Programs See pages 44-45 Archives F. Burnham Gill Archival Centre, 15 Terra Nova Road By appointment 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Thursday 576-8167 * archives@stjohns.ca Business and Economic Development Gentara Building, 348 Water Street 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday 576-8107 * business@stjohns.ca Humane Services See pages 50-51 Inclusive Services See page 29
www.stjohns.ca TABLE OF CONTENTS City Directory ..........................................................................................Page 4 City Council ....................................................................................... Pages 6-7 Waste & Recycling .......................................................................Pages 8-11 Waste Collection Calendars ...............................................Pages 12-13 Winter Celebrations ................................................................Pages 14-15 The Loop ........................................................................................Pages 16-17 Winter Activity Centre .................................................................... Page 18 Winter Safety ...............................................................................Pages 20-21 Snow Clearing & Removal ...................................................Pages 22-24 Emergency Centres .................................................................Pages 26-27 R.E.A.L. Program .................................................................................. Page 28 Inclusive Services ............................................................................... Page 29 Recreation Registration ................................................................. Page 30 Rent a Facility ....................................................................................... Page 31 Swimming .............................................................................................. Page 32 Fitness ....................................................................................................... Page 33 Aquatic Leadership .......................................................................... Page 34 Swimming Lessons ........................................................................... Page 35 Children and Youth .................................................................Pages 36-39 Adult Programs ..........................................................................Pages 40-42 Older Adult Programs ............................................................Pages 44-45 Affordable Housing .......................................................................... Page 49 Humane Services ......................................................................Pages 50-51
City Guide St. John’s City Guide
Tourism and Culture Gentara Building, 348 Water Street 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday 576-8106 * tourism@stjohns.ca
Information and stories about the programs and services of the City of St. John’s; produced quarterly and distributed via mail to all households in the capital city.
R.E.A.L. Program See page 28
Editor-in-Chief Susan Bonnell
Recreation Facilities * recreation@stjohns.ca See page 31 St. John’s Regional Fire Deparment Central Fire Station, 5 Fort Townshend 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday
911 for Emergencies 576-8644 722-1234 for after hours non-emergencies 576-3905 for Fire Prevention * fireprevention@stjohns.ca Snow Removal See pages 22-24
Managing Editor Shelley Pardy
Advertising inquiries: lynn.tobin@thetelegram.com All other inquiries: communications@stjohns.ca City Guide c/o Marketing and Communications P.O. Box 908 St. John’s, NL A1C 5M2
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Every second counts There are more than 3,200 fire hydrants in the City of St. John’s. Each one requires regular inspection and maintenance. During the winter, this includes keeping the hydrants free of snow so they are readily available in case of an emergency. City crews continually work at keeping the hydrants free of snow but it can take more than a week to clear all of the hydrants after a heavy snowfall. Hydrants are cleared on a priority basis; Chief Jerry Peach high priority areas include schools and hospitals. “If your home or business is on fire, every second counts,” says Jerry Peach, fire chief of the St. John’s Regional Fire Department. “Firefighters lose precious time if they have to remove snow from a hydrant, and I urge
you to take the time to help protect your property, and your neighbhours too,” adds Chief Peach, “Everyone will appreciate it if you keep the hydrants closest to you cleared.”
Keep me clean, not unseen! •
‘Adopt a hydrant’ close to your property. Take the time to clear a path from the street to the hydrant. Clear the snow away from the top and sides of the hydrant.
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Do not bury or place snow on top of a hydrant.
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Your City Council 2017-2021 The most recent election for City Council took place on September 26, 2017. This election determined your municipal government for the next four years. City Council meets once a week, typically on Monday at 4:30 p.m.
in the Council Chamber on the fourth floor of City Hall. These meetings are open to the public, and the public gallery has capacity for 90 people. Agendas for the City Council meetings are posted online on the Friday afternoon before
Danny Breen Mayor 576-8477 dbreen@stjohns.ca dannybreen.ca DannyBreenNL
the meeting. Find them on the About City Hall webpage under Council & Committee Agendas. City Council has implemented a pilot project to change standing committees to a Committee of the Whole structure. Members of Council are each assigned to
a lead role on various themes. The intention of this move is to increase public access to decision making and to provide simplicity of meeting structure by having all the information for discussion and decision making in one place. This pilot project is ongoing to spring 2018.
Sheilagh O’Leary Deputy Mayor 576-8363 soleary@stjohns.ca sheilagholeary
OLeary
Danny was first elected to Council in 2009 and re-elected by acclamation in 2013, representing Ward 1. Danny is a Graduate of Memorial University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree (Political Science) and has served on many Council and community committees. Danny lives with his wife Ann, has two daughters and a granddaughter.
St. John’s native Sheilagh is an award winning photographer and cultural producer of mixed Irish/M’ikmaq ancestry. With 25 years as a community organizer and volunteer, Sheilagh is a strong advocate for social equity and healthy communities. A mother of three, she is pursuing a Masters at Memorial University and has been involved in municipal politics since 2009.
Maggie Burton
Dave Lane
At Large 576-8219 mburton@stjohns.ca maggieburton.com mmburton
At Large 576-8243 dlane@stjohns.ca DaveLaneStJohns.ca DaveLaneTweets DaveLaneStJohns
votemaggie2017 Maggie is originally from Brigus and has called St. John’s home since 2009. With a Bachelor of Muisc (Honours) from Memorial University, she plays violin with the NSO, is an active management consultant and an award-winning poet. Maggie lives near Quidi Vidi Lake with her husband and their two children.
Dave has served on Council since 2013 and is focused primarily on economic development, public engagement, supporting startups and small businesses, and strengthening support for the arts and built heritage. Outside of Council, Dave is a Project Lead with Common Ground Coworking.
Sandy Hickman
Debbie Hanlon
At Large 576-8045 shickman@stjohns.ca sandyhickman.ca SandyHAtLarge
reelectsandyhickman Sandy was first elected to Council in 2001. Sandy has a Bachelor of Phys. Ed. and Education from Memorial University and Master of Arts in Sport Administration from the University of Alberta. Sandy is a retired Marketing Specialist from the Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation.
At Large 576-8286 dhanlon@stjohns.ca debbiehanlonatlarge.com DebbieHanlon1 Debbie-Hanlon-At-Large Debbie was first elected to City Council in 2008 as Ward 4 Councillor in a by-election. Debbie has been a successful entrepreneur for 25 years and was named one of the top female entrepreneurs in Canada. She is a three-time Top 50 Atlantic Canada CEO and is a published children’s author.
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Deanne Stapleton
Ward 1 576-2332 dstapleton@stjohns.ca deannestapleto2 deanneforWard1
Deanne graduated from Memorial University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree, double major in Sociology and Folklore. She has served on groups and boards including the Girl Guides of Canada, Macdonald Drive Junior High School Council, CPP/OAS Tribunal Board and the St. John’s Port Authority.
Hope Jamieson
Ward 2 576-7144 hjamieson@stjohns.ca hopeforward2.wordpress.com HopeforWard2 Hope is new to City Council. She grew up in the family tourism business in Swift Current, Newfoundland and first moved to St. John’s in 2003. Hope is focused on building a city where the voices of all people matter and where all feel safe and valued.
Ian Froude
Ward 4 576-8217 ifroude@stjohns.ca ianfroude.ca ianfroude IanSFroude Ian is the Executive Director of the St. John’s Tool Library and runs a small business, the Bite-sized Farm. He serves on the Board of the O’Brien Farm Foundation and has worked as Executive Assistant to NL’s Minister of Natural Resources and for the charity, Engineers Without Borders Canada.
Jamie Korab
Ward 3 576-8643 jkorab@stjohns.ca jamiekorab.ca jamiekorab jamie.korab Jamie Korab is married with one child and for the past six years has been a realtor. He’s involved in the community sitting on the Board of Directors at Kids Eat Smart. Jamie is an Olympic gold medalist in curling and holds an honourary Doctor of Laws degree from Memorial University.
Wally Collins Ward 5 576-8584 wcollins@stjohns.ca Wally Collins has served as the Councillor for Ward 5 since 2005. He was educated at Bishop’s College in St. John’s before moving into the construction and landscaping industry. Wally Collins focuses on improving infrastructure for Goulds and Kilbride, including ensuring paving projects and flood problems are dealt with.
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Waste Collection Calendars All waste collection areas ending in A are combined together on page 12 while those ending in B are on page 13.
2018 Holidays No Collection • New Year’s Day
Once you know your collection area, locate the colour for your area on the appropriate calendar page and follow that colour throughout the year.
• Good Friday • Victoria Day
This format makes it easier for you to understand how holidays affect the waste collection schedule for the whole city.
• Memorial/Canada Day • Labour Day
Collection Changes after Holidays and Storms
• Thanksgiving Day
• Remembrance Day • Christmas Day
Garbage and recycling are not collected on the holidays that are colored yellow and marked with an ‘H’ in your 2018 calendar.
• Boxing Day
Confused? There’s an APP for that! Search ‘St John’s Waste and Recycling’ in your app store.
After these holidays, or if garbage and recycling collection is cancelled due to a storm, all collection days are moved to the next day for the remainder of that week. So, if a holiday or storm cancellation occurs on a Monday, people who would normally have collection on Monday move to Tuesday, Tuesday to Wednesday and so on with Friday’s regular collection being picked up on Saturday. The following week, everything returns to your regular collection day.
2017-18 Holiday Season This year Christmas Day falls on a Monday and Boxing Day on a Tuesday, therefore garbage and, recycling for areas 1 and 2 will both be collected on Wednesday. This moves Wednesday’s collection (area 3) to Thursday, Thursday’s to Friday, and Friday’s to Saturday. As the New Year’s Day holiday of Jan. 1 is on a Monday, all collections for the first week in January are moved to the next day starting with Monday’s area 1 collection moved Tuesday, through to Friday’s area 5 collection being picked up on Saturday.
Sign up for reminders We offer a FREE service where you can sign up to receive weekly reminders of your garbage and recycling collection days. You choose what kind of reminder you want and when you get it. We can send reminders by text, email, automated phone message, and Twitter direct message. Sign up: curbitstjohns.ca 311 or 754-CITY (2489)
Monday, Dec. 25
Tuesday, Dec. 26
Wednesday, Dec. 27
Thursday, Dec. 28
Friday, Dec. 29
Saturday, Dec. 30
No collection Christmas Day
No collection Boxing Day
Garbage: 1A/B & 2A/B Recycling: 1B & 2B
Garbage: 3A & 3B Recycling: 3B
Garbage: 4A & 4B Recycling: 4B
Garbage: 5A & 5B Recycling: 5B
Monday, Jan. 1
Tuesday, Jan. 2
Wednesday, Jan. 3
Thursday, Jan. 4
Friday, Jan. 5
Saturday, Jan. 6
No collection New Years Day
Garbage: 1A & 1B Recycling: 1A
Garbage: 2A & 2B Recycling: 2A
Garbage: 3A & 3B Recycling: 3A
Garbage: 4A & 4B Recycling: 4A
Garbage: 5A & 5B Recycling: 5A
Monday, Jan. 8
Tuesday, Jan. 9
Wednesday, Jan. 10
Thursday, Jan. 11
Friday, Jan. 12
Garbage: 1A & 1B Recycling: 1B
Garbage: 2A & 2B Recycling: 2B
Garbage: 3A & 3B Recycling: 3B
Garbage: 4A & 4B Recycling: 4B
Garbage: 5A & 5B Recycling: 5B
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Garbage and Recycling Rules Put bags of garbage and recycling at the curb on your scheduled day only; no earlier than 6 a.m., no later than 8 a.m. Birds and other animals can tear open garbage bags and create litter which is dirty, unsightly, and gives rodents an easy food source. When bags are put out too early, there is a greater chance of them being torn open by animals. Waste collection begins at 8 a.m. so put your garbage out then to make sure you don’t miss the trucks. Garbage must be completely covered in a bin, or with a net or blanket, from April 1 to November 30 each year. Covering your garbage reduces the chance of bags being torn open by animals. Recycling must be in see-through blue bags. Our collectors can easily identify and check your recycling when bags are transparent blue. We have a 3 per cent contamination rate of non-recyclables (garbage) in with recycling – this is the lowest rate at any recycling facility in Canada. Great job recyclers! There is no limit to the number of recycling blue bags that can be placed at the curb. By recycling at the curb, the amount of garbage you set out will easily be reduced. A maximum of 10 garbage bags will be collected each pickup day. Bundled materials (branches, wood, carpets, etc.) must be less than 2 feet in length. A bundle must measure less than 2 feet by 2 feet by 1 foot. Cardboard can be in a blue bag or in bundles. There is a hopper in each truck that your garbage and recycling is fed into. Large items and bundles will not fit and causes the hopper to jam, which created mechanical issues and downtime which costs money.
Health & Safety Everyone deserves a safe workplace and many of the guidelines for placing garbage and recycling at the curb are in place to protect our collectors from unsafe conditions. Each of our collectors remove between 1,500 to 2,000 bags of garbage and/or recycling each work day. It is all of our responsibility to ensure we package our curbside waste in a safe manner that does not pose any health and safety risks: •
Bags and bundles must weight less than 22 kg (50 pounds).
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Do not pour or spray chemicals on bags as an animal repellent.
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Hypodermic needles and other sharp objects must be placed in puncture proof container.
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Broken glass must be clearly marked and packaged so sharp edges are not exposed.
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Garbage must be in regular-sized garbage bags. We will not collect garbage in kitchen catchers or larger industrial-sized bags.
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Containers of liquid are not collected.
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Do not put bags on snow banks where they are not easily and safely accessible.
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Curbside Recycling
Put Waste In Its Place Wondering if something is recyclable?
Recycle in three simple steps…
Use ‘Put Waste In Its Place’, on our app or website.
1 Sort It Sort recyclables into containers and papers. Rinse food containers and milk cartons. Remove lids, caps and straws from containers, and wrap, plastic or Styrofoam from boxes.
Just type the name of an item and it will tell you how to recycle or properly dispose of it - it’s that easy.
1 Remember to rinse containers. EYE CARE
Learn your recycling & garbage days:
2 Bag It Place paper and cardboard in one separate see-through blue bag and containers in another. Place recyclables loosely in the bag.
3 Curb It
• Visit curbitstjohns.ca
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• Call 311 or 754-CITY • App St. John’s Waste & Recycling
Put your blue bags at the curb on recycling day, every second week.
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Holiday Waste Reduction Again this year we are encouraging you to recycle cardboard that comes into your home during the holidays. Cardboard is easily recyclable and makes a huge difference to the environment and the economy when properly disposed. Recycling cardboard reduces the weight of garbage, which impacts the fees charged for dumping and is also a high-valuable commodity for resale through recycling programs - both of which reduce the cost of operations at Robin Hood Bay.
#DeboxingDays
Following from the great success of last years #DeboxingDays when we received 48 per cent more cardboard for recycling than the same period the previous year, we’re hoping for even more response this year! At this time of year, households collect and throw out many boxes – from toy and technology boxes to clothes and shoe boxes and shipping containers. Take a few minutes to separate cardboard from ties, tags, plastic wrap and Styrofoam and either bundle or bag your cardboard for curbside recycling. Put cardboard – bundled or in blue bags – at the curb on your recycling days between Dec. 11 and Jan. 6, take a picture and post it to social media using the hashtag #DeboxingDays to enter to win a gift card from North Atlantic, plus a years supply of blue bags. If you bring your cardboard for recycling directly to the Residential Drop-Off at Robin Hood Bay you will receive a ballot to enter the contest.
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Christmas Tree Drop Off Give your real tree new life. We mulch old Christmas trees and use it for landscaping projects in open spaces. Only natural, undecorated trees are acceptable – no artificial trees, decorations, tinsel, or other man-made objects. Do not bundle or tie the tree. Quidi Vidi Lake Parking Lot
Robin Hood Bay Residential Drop Off
Large gravel lot off The Boulevard Friday, Dec. 29 to Sunday, Jan. 14
340 East White Hills Road Wednesday, Dec. 27 to Saturday, Jan. 13 Open Tuesdays to Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Note: closed Dec. 31 and Jan. 1 due to the New Years fireworks. If the fireworks are postponed to 8 p.m. Jan. 1 the tree drop off will also be closed Jan. 2.
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Area 1A to 5A, 2018 Learn your area at CurbItStJohns.ca or call 311 or 754-CITY (2489). Then match your area to the colour at the right and follow your colour throughout the year. After a holiday, garbage and recycling is collected the day after your normal collection day. Most holidays occur on a Monday, which means collection changes for all residents for that week only. Waste must be at the curb between 6 and 8 a.m. on your collection day only.
1A
Normal Garbage and Garbage Day Recycling Day Monday
2A
Tuesday
3A
Wednesday
4A
Thursday
5A
Friday
Area
S
M 1H 7 8 14 15 21 22 28 29
January
T 2 9 16 23 30
S 1 8 15 22 29
M 2 9 16 23 30
T 3 10 17 24
S 1 8 15 22 29
M 2H 9 16 23 30
T
S
M 1 7 8 H 14 15 21 22 28 29
W 3 10 17 24 31
April W 4 11 18 25
July
W 3 4 10 11 17 18 24 25 31
T 4 11 18 25
W 2 3 9 10 16 17 23 24 30 31
S 6 13 20 27
T 5 12 19 26
F 6 13 20 27
S 7 14 21 28
T
F
S
5 6 12 13 19 20 26 27
October
T
F 5 12 19 26
T
4 11 18 25
F
5 12 19 26
7 14 21 28
S
6 13 20 27
S 4 11 18 25
S
M
February
T
5 6 7 12 13 14 19 20 21 26 27 28
T 1 6 7 8 13 14 15 20 21H 22 27 28 29
S
W
M
M
W 2 9 16 23 30
M
4 11 18 25
5 12H 19 26
T 3 10 17 24 31
August
W 1 5 6 7 8 12 13 14 15 19 20 21 22 26 27 28 29
S
T
May
T 1 8 15 22
T
W
6 13 20 27
7 14 21 28
T
1 8 15 22 29
S 3 10 17 24
F 4 11 18 25
S 5 12 19 26
F
S
2 3 9 10 16 17 23 24 30 31
November T
F 2 9 16 23
F
2 9 16 23 30
4 11 18 25
S
3 10 17 24
H
Holiday
Garbage must be completely covered from April 1 to November 30
S 4 11 18 25
S 3 10 17 24
M
T
March W
T 1 8 15 22 29
F 2 9 16 23 30 H
S 3 10 17 24 31
W
T
6 13 20 27
7 14 21 28
F 1 8 15 22 29
S 2 9 16 23 30
F
S 1 8 15 22 29
5 6 7 12 13 14 19 20 21 26 27 28
M
T
4 5 11 12 18 19 25 26
S
M
2 9 16 23 30
3H 10 17 24
S
M
2 9 16 23 30
3 10 17 24 31
June
September T
4 11 18 25
W
T
5 6 7 12 13 14 19 20 21 26 27 28
December T
W
4 5 11 12 18 19 25 H 26 H
T
F
6 13 20 27
7 14 21 28
S
1 8 15 22 29
B
Area 1B to 5B, 2018 Learn your area at CurbItStJohns.ca or call 311 or 754-CITY (2489). Then match your area to the colour at the right and follow your colour throughout the year. After a holiday, garbage and recycling is collected the day after your normal collection day. Most holidays occur on a Monday, which means collection changes for all residents for that week only. Waste must be at the curb between 6 and 8 a.m. on your collection day only.
S
M 1H 7 8 14 15 21 22 28 29
T 2 9 16 23 30
S 1 8 15 22 29
M 2 9 16 23 30
T 3 10 17 24
S 1 8 15 22 29
M 2H 9 16 23 30
T
S
M 1 7 8 H 14 15 21 22 28 29
W 3 10 17 24 31
April W 4 11 18 25
July
W 3 4 10 11 17 18 24 25 31
T 4 11 18 25
W 2 3 9 10 16 17 23 24 30 31
S 6 13 20 27
T 5 12 19 26
F 6 13 20 27
S 7 14 21 28
T
F
S
5 12 19 26
October
T
F 5 12 19 26
T
4 11 18 25
6 13 20 27
7 14 21 28
F
S
5 12 19 26
6 13 20 27
S 4 11 18 25
S
M
February
T
W
5 6 12 13 19 20 26 27
7 14 21 28
T 1 6 7 8 13 14 15 20 21H 22 27 28 29
S
M
M
May W 2 9 16 23 30
M
4 11 18 25
5 12H 19 26
3 10 17 24 31
August
W 1 5 6 7 8 12 13 14 15 19 20 21 22 26 27 28 29
S
T
T 1 8 15 22
T
2 9 16 23 30
November T
W
6 13 20 27
7 14 21 28
T
1 8 15 22 29
F 2 9 16 23
S 3 10 17 24
F 4 11 18 25
S 5 12 19 26
F
S
3 10 17 24 31
4 11 18 25
F
S
2 9 16 23 30
3 10 17 24
2B
Tuesday
3B
Wednesday
4B
Thursday
5B
Friday
H
Holiday
Garbage must be completely covered from April 1 to November 30
January
1B
Normal Garbage and Garbage Day Recycling Day Monday
Area
S 4 11 18 25
S 3 10 17 24
M
5 6 12 13 19 20 26 27
M
T
4 5 11 12 18 19 25 26
S
M
2 9 16 23 30
3H 10 17 24
S
M
2 9 16 23 30
T
March W
T 1 8 15 22 29
F 2 9 16 23 30H
S 3 10 17 24 31
W
T
6 13 20 27
7 14 21 28
F 1 8 15 22 29
S 2 9 16 23 30
7 14 21 28
June
September T
4 11 18 25
W
T
S 1 5 6 7 8 12 13 14 15 19 20 21 22 26 27 28 29
December T
W
3 4 5 10 11 12 17 18 19 24 25 H 26 H 31
F
T
F
6 13 20 27
7 14 21 28
S
1 8 15 22 29
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Winter Fun for Everyone! Each season we offer many events and activities for our residents and visitors and we have lots planned this winter.
Festival of Music & Lights Ring in the holiday season with our annual celebration of bright lights, festive music and free hot chocolate! Enjoy performances by choirs and musical entertainers as we officially switch on the beautiful light display. Don’t forget to bundle up and bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the food bank. Sponsored in part by NTV and OZFM. Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017 (inclement weather date is Saturday, Dec. 9) 5 p.m. Bowring Park Duck Pond - FREE
New Year’s Eve Festivities Skating Party at The Loop Join us for a family friendly New Year’s Eve skating party. We’ll provide party favors, free hot chocolate and festive music – you bring the skates! 4 to 6 p.m. The Loop in Bannerman Park - FREE
New Year’s Eve Fireworks We’re ringing in the New Year with a free outdoor concert beginning 10 p.m. featuring The Navigators! After the countdown to midnight the fireworks begin, and NTV and OZFM will be there to capture all the excitement. We provide the party favours and fireworks, you just have to show up! Be sure to bundle up in case of cold weather. 10 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Quidi Vidi Lake, next to the Boathouse - FREE
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St. John’s Celebrates… ChillFest
For all ChillFest events go to: www.stjohns.ca >Living in St. John’s >Events and Festivals >Celebrate with St. John’s >ChillFest
We’ve planned five days of action-packed FREE winter events for a variety of ages and interests from February 14 to 18, 2018. Additional events will be posted on the website as details are available.
CHILLFEST Date
Time
Event
Location
Wednesday, Feb. 14
7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Sweetheart Skate
The Loop
Thursday, Feb. 15
6 to 9 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 16
6:30 to 8 p.m.
Free rentals: snowshoes and skis Sharing the Voices Instant Choir
12:30 to 2 p.m.
Snow Play and Sliding
Sliding Hill, Bowring Park
2:30 to 4 p.m.
Kitchen Party
Johnson GEO Centre, 175 Signal Hill Road
7:30 to 9 p.m.
Disco DJ Skating Party
The Loop
9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Freezin’ Fun Run
Bowring Park
1 to 4 p.m.
Megaplay
St. Teresa’s Elementary School, 100 Mundy Pond Road
2 to 4:30 p.m.
Free rentals: snowshoes
Bowring Park Pool House
6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Parade of Lights
Bowring Park, meet at the Pool House
4 to 7 p.m.
Inclusive Youth Dodgeball Tournament
Easter Seals NL, 206 Mount Scio Road
Saturday, Feb. 17
Sunday, Feb. 18
Winter Activity Centre, Pippy Park The Great Hall, City Hall
Healthy Families Healthy communities start with healthy families. Join us for this FREE, active, family event right before the Easter holidays. Bunny Hop Parade 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, March 25 Bowring Park
Family Activities
Some of these require registration, see page 30. For drop-in playgroups see page 36. Course & Code
Age
Day
Dates
Time
Location
Cost
Learn to Knit 10415
10+
Su
Jan 14-Feb 18
2-4pm
PRCC
$50 per person
Learn to Knit 10416
10+
W
Mar 7-Apr 18
6:30-8:30pm
PRCC
$50 per person
Sit & Knit
10+
W
Jan 23
7-9pm
PRCC
$4 per person
Sit & Knit
10+
Tu
Feb 20
7-9pm
PRCC
$4 per person
Sit & Knit
10+
Tu
Mar 27
7-9pm
PRCC
$4 per person
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The Loop at Bannerman Park The Loop opens for the season when temperatures are consistently low enough to make and maintain the ice surface. The Loop first opened to skaters on Christmas Eve December 24, 2013. Since then the opening date has ranged from Dec. 18 to 31. Please do not skate on The Loop until we’ve announced it’s open – skating on it before then damages the ice and delays the opening.
Once opened for the season: Daily hours 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Ice maintenance (no skating) • Daily: 8-10 a.m. • Monday to Thursday: 2:30-3:15 p.m.
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• Friday to Sunday: 1:15-2 and 4-4:45 p.m.
Loop Safety • You must wear skates on the ice, and CSA approved helmets are recommended
Is the Loop open? Call the Loop line at 733-LOOP (5667)
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• Skating aids are permitted, but other equipment is not (ie. hockey sticks, pucks, strollers, sleds, chairs) • Skate forward at a leisurely pace; no racing or speed skating, backwards or figure skating permitted • Dangerous behaviour is not permitted • No more than 2 people join hands while skating (no chain skating) • Food & drink is not permitted on the ice; smoking & alcohol is not permitted anywhere in Bannerman Park • Do not carry children, including babies in wraps or toddlers in carriers, while on the ice
Take a seat with The Skater statue and take a selfie!
• Do not stop on the ice; if you must stop move off the ice first
Post it on Twitter or Instagram using #SkaterSelfie by Feb. 28 and we’ll choose a winner by random draw for gift certificates to BeaverTails.
• Dogs and other pets are not allowed on the ice
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Making Ice at The Loop Park Service Workers keep our parks beautiful and up and running for residents to enjoy. From facility maintenance, trail up keep, and at Bannerman Park - maintaining the City’s outdoor ice trail, The Loop. Clive Winsor and Karl Andrews, two of the City’s Park Service Workers, make sure Bannerman Park is in tip top shape year-round. During the winter, much of their time is spent clearing the ice, checking ice thickness and operating the ice resurfacer at The Loop. Clive and Karl maintain the ice skating surface by using an ice resurfacer attached to the back of a farm tractor. Hot water is used as it is freezes well, makes stronger ice and removes small grooves in the ice that can be a danger to skaters. The ice resurfacer consists of a razor sharp blade which helps cut down bumps and ridges and an auger system which collects the snow and ice shavings. The hot water is distributed from a pipe on the back of the machine through small holes while the spreader cloth ensures even water coverage, and gives the ice that smooth surface. Most days it takes about two hours to get The Loop ready for skaters, but the time required depends on the condition of the ice. The process can be slowed down if there are many ruts that need to be filled in, if there is heavy snow accumulation, and during rain. Some holes in the ice have to be filled in by hand using a water jug. To determine how thick the ice is, Clive and Karl drill a hole until they reach concrete and ideally want a thickness of about 4 centimeters (1.5 inches). Clive has been working with the City for 44 years and lives right next door to Bannerman Park. This will be Clive’s last skating season at The Loop as he is retiring this spring. Please take the time to wish Clive all the best in his retirement! Karl has been with the City for 28 years and enjoys his winters in Bannerman Park. Working at The Loop is something they each thoroughly enjoy and take pride in their work, plus they make a great team.
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Winter Activity Centre In winter the C.A. Pippy Park campground is transformed into an area suitable for snowshoeing and cross country skiing, both classic and skate skiing, at no cost! Trails are lit for evening use. Equipment for all ages is available for rent in the North Bank Lodge. A cross country ski sledge and snow coach are available, free of charge, for those with physical disabilities.
For more detail www.stjohns.ca >Living in St. John’s >Recreation and Parks >Outdoor Recreation
NEW this season, the Winter Activity Centre is offering snowshoe rentals at Bowring Park Poolhouse for six weeks. We are excited to offer this activity to the visitors of Bowring Park! The dates of operation for both are weather dependent and based on snow conditions. Equipment rental at both sites: • Single, $5
• Family of three, $10
• Family of four or more, $15
North Bank Lodge
NEW Bowring Park (snowshoes only)
Jan 5-Apr 8
Jan 20-Feb 25
Tuesday & Thursday
6-9pm
Friday
6-10pm
Saturday
9:30am-10pm
Saturday
10am-4pm
Sunday
9:30am-5:30pm
Sunday
10am-4pm
Group Programs Outdoor programs occur at Rotary ‘Sunshine’ Park or C.A. Pippy Park and are available to community, youth and school groups. Programs are customized for the age and ability of the participants. Progarms offered in winter: • cross country skiing • snowshoeing • outdoor cooking • orienteering • fire building • map & compass
Contact Outdoor Programs 576-8522 outdoor@stjohns.ca
Call the Info Line at 737-3651 to check updated facility operations.
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Protect your property
Mark objects to be avoided
Double the distance
Winter road conditions demand more space for stopping
The Snowhawk Beware The Blade
some fashion statements are a ticketable offence
Clear the snow before you go!
Plows extend beyond the width of vehicle, look for warning beacons
Face Traffic Always walk facing traffic so you see vehicles approaching
Plows come in small sizes, too
When walking in storms and periods of reduced visibility, be aware of sidewalk plows operating.
Walk like a Penguin • Bend slightly and walk flat footed • Point your feet out slightly • Keep your centre of gravity over your feet as much as possible • Watch where you are stepping • Take shorter, shuffle-like steps • Keep your arms at your sides (not in your pockets!) • Concentrate on keeping your balance
Don’t Pass the Salt
Save your paint and stay safe Give snow equipment space
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‘No Parking-Snow Route’ Streets
Dec. 1 to March 31
From December 1 to March 31 parking is prohibited 24 hours a day on streets designated as Snow Routes. These streets can be located anywhere in the City, not just downtown. These restrictions are necessary so that ice control and snow clearing equipment can safely service the streets. Enforcement is continuous for 24 hours a day from Dec. 1 to March 31 regardless of snow or street conditions. The fine for a No Parking-Snow Route violation is $55.
Outside Downtown Streets
Scheduled to begin Jan. 3
The on-street parking ban is set to begin at midnight, Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018, however, it may come into effect earlier if there are significant snowfalls that impede the safe flow of traffic. This occurred last winter when we implemented the on-street parking ban on Dec. 16, 2016, almost three weeks prior to the scheduled start. In the case of an early implementation, we promote it on our website, social media feeds and through local media channels. The ban is lifted when conditions are favourable; this often occurs in early April but not always as this also depends on the amount of snow remaining and if it impedes the safe flow of traffic.
Downtown Streets
Dependent on Snow
For a complete list of streets we include in the downtown snow clearing area, check our website at stjohns.ca, choose ‘Snow Clearing’ in the Quick Links tab. On-street parking is permitted throughout the winter (unless prohibited by signage) except on streets which are scheduled for snow removal operations. Vehicles must not be on the streets scheduled for snow removal between 12:30 and 7:30 a.m. on the date indicated. Any vehicle impeding snow removal will be impounded at the owner’s expense.
Vehicle Impound Fees and Payment Towing Charge: $200 Administration Charge: $50 Impounding Fee: $25 per day Vehicles are released to the registered owner/renter when all charges are paid. If proof of registration and insurance is not provided the vehicle can only be towed, not driven, from the impound lot.
Payment Options: • In person at City Hall 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday By cash, credit or debit card • By calling 311 or 754-CITY (2489) at anytime, by credit card only Impounded vehicles can be picked up, after payment is made, by the registered owner/renter from 8 a.m. to midnight, seven days a week at 25 Blackler Avenue. We need to see proof of ownership, such as: • Driver’s license or other government identification with the same name and civic address as the vehicle registration • For rental vehicles, the name and address on government identifications matches the name and address of the rental agreement
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Downtown Overnight Snow Removal We conduct snow removal operations in the downtown area overnight from 12:30 to 7:30 a.m. This is when there is the least amount of pedestrian and vehicle traffic. If you live or work overnight in the downtown snow removal area, by 3 p.m. each day you can look up the streets we’ve scheduled for overnight snow removal. There are several ways to learn if your downtown street is scheduled for snow removal; see the sidebar at right.
Where to Park When your street is scheduled for a snow removal, you need to move your vehicle(s) off the street for the night. But where do you park instead?
Municipal lots If you don’t have a private driveway, we suggest you use a public parking lot. The City of St. John’s owns parking lots that are free to use from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. each night. • City Hall parking garage (excluding the rooftop), 8 New Gower Street • Railway Coastal Museum, 495 Water Street • Bannerman Park parking lot, off Bannerman Road next to the pool house • Parking lot behind the basketball court at 89 Hayward Avenue • Parking lot off Hutchings Street, underneath the overpass • Gravel parking lot across from the H.G.R. Mews Community Centre, 40 Mundy Pond Road
Streets outside your permit area If you choose to park in a different downtown area than what your parking permit indicates, that is okay for that night only. The RNC and the City’s Parking Enforcement Officers are aware this will be happening on the nights that removals are being completed, and they will not be ticketing for parking outside your designated area during snow removal operations.
Is my street scheduled for snow removal? To know if your downtown street is scheduled for overnight snow removal: • Receive an email by 3 p.m. each day, sign up at stjohns.ca/st-johns-eupdates • Check map.stjohns.ca/ snow • Call 576-SNOW (7669) or 311 • Check for signs placed in snowbanks and at the ends of the street where we’ll be removing snow.
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Snowclearing Levels of Service The streets and sidewalks of St. John’s are maintained to performance and service objectives approved by City Council.
Ice control, streets
Complete one application of ice control materials on all streets within three hours of ice conditions.
Snow plowing, streets
For snowfalls of up to 25 centimeters, complete an initial cut on all streets within 12 hours following the end of the storm. For snowfalls greater than 25 centimeters, and for extenuating circumstances (such as drifting conditions, extreme snow accumulations, etc), the time to complete the initial cut will increase.
Snow plowing, sidewalks
Depending on the amount of snow on the ground and equipment availability the majority of streets in the sidewalk program will be plowed within four to seven days. The time to complete this will increase if a new storm occurs during this time frame.
Sidewalk Priority Downtown
The St. John’s Snow Removal Regulations require properties adjacent to designated downtown streets to keep sidewalks clear of ice and snow. For storms greater than 5 cm, some sidewalks in the downtown core are cleared.
Outside Downtown
Where’s My Plow? Our heavy equipment is outfitted with Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) technology that allows you to see where our plows – primarily sanders, loaders, and graders – are ‘in real time’. map.stjohns.ca/avl We’ve been using our AVL system, also known as Where’s My Plow, for more than a decade and last year we made some improvements. Check it out during the next snow storm!
The City clears and salts sidewalks on at least one side of the majority of all arterial and collector streets within 1.6 kilometres of schools. A few streets classified as residential that provide connections between these streets have also been included. There are separate routes for sidewalk clearing, and schools are our first priority.
Street Priority Streets are salted and plowed in a priority basis that is primarily based on traffic volumes. This ensures emergency vehicle access is maintained to the greatest number of residents. Priority 1 = major and minor arterials Priority 2 = collector streets Priority 3 = minor streets and cul-de-sacs Priority 4 = private lanes maintained by the City
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Emergency Centres
What are they and when are they used? Over recent years in Newfoundland and Labrador, weather events have at times impacted our ability to operate. During severe weather events, several communities have enacted emergency plans in recent memory. It’s comforting to know that the City of St. John’s as well as other municipalities in this province have emergency plans prepared before an emergency occurs. This saves valuable time and makes the most efficient use of resources in the event of an emergency. Emergency service providers and all levels of government have been educating the public about having their own emergency plans in place. One of the primary tools of personal or family emergency preparedness is having an emergency kit to ensure your family can be self sufficient for 72 hours. Set aside enough provisions including water, non-perishable food, medications, a first aid kit and similar items for everyone in your family for three days. It is often safer to stay at home, especially during severe weather events. What do you do or where do you go in an emergency situation if you cannot stay at home, and what services might be offered to you? There are three kinds of centres where people gather during an emergency, only one of them being a shelter.
Reception Centre Setting up a reception centre is simply an initial response to an emergency, such as a fire or weather event, where a community is affected and there is a need for people to recieve information. A reception centre can be a physical place such as in a community or church hall, or even more simply be provided over the telephone. At a reception centre those affected by the emergency register that they are in the affected area; they can let appropriate authorities know if they need help or not; and can provide contact information in case their family or friends are looking for them.
For more detail www.stjohns.ca >Living in St. John’s >City Services >Emergency Prepardeness
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Comfort Centre
Emergency Shelter
These are physical locations designated by a community as a short term drop-in centre. Most often they operate when there is extreme cold or extreme heat - the latter being a rare event in this province.
This is when and where logding is offered. An emergency centre may include components of reception and comfort centres, as well as emergency lodging, and where food and personal services are provided based on need.
The City of St. John’s has established comfort centres sometimes referred to as warming shelters - twice in the past couple of years. The first was during extremely cold and stormy weather in January 2014 that resulted in long-term power outages for many; you may remember this event was coined as DarkNL. The second time was during this past March 2017 when we experienced exceptionally high winds and resulting power outages.
The best example of such a shelter is from the forest fires in Fort McMurray in 2016. In this scenario, residents were displaced from their homes for extended periods of time and in some cases were forced to leave their homes without warning or having time to take personal belongings.
At a comfort centre, residents may warm up so they can rest and allow their body temperature to return to normal. Visitors are encouraged to have a cup of tea, charge their electronic devices and stay in the centre for a period of at least two hours but no more than four hours. Comfort centres typically open during the daytime from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
This type of shelter is usually established in approved locations where cots can be set up, cafeterias can be used and there is access to bathroom and shower facilities.
Working Together In all cases, communities rely on their emergency partners to establish the appropriate type of centre during an emergency situation. The City of St. John’s relies on community partners including the Canadian Red Cross, The Salvation Army, and The Gathering Place to assist in the setup and running of these centres. There is one more kind of shelter that we’ve recently been working with another City division to provide, and it’s one for our furry friends. Our pets are important and are also affected by emergencies. With the assistance of the City’s Humane Services division we will designate a safe and warm place for your family pet for extended-duration emergencies.
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Donate to the R.E.A.L. Program today! Learn more, please visit www.stjohns.ca >Living in St. John’s >Recreation and Parks >R.E.A.L. Program
Give a child the gift of play with one easy click through your RecConnect account! 100% of all donations go directly to supporting children and youth in recreation and leisure. Don’t have a RecConnect account? No problem! Give us a call or send us an email. Become a R.E.A.L. Supporter Call 576-8684 or 4556 Email real@stjohns.ca Online via RECconnect
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Inclusive Services Interested in recreation but don’t know where to start? Need a little extra support to attend a program? Learn more by contacting our Inclusive Services team.
Safety for Independent Living A course aimed to equip youth and adults, with mild to moderate developmental disabilities, with life skills to help them make confident choices, prevent potentially dangerous situations and live a safe life. Are you or someone you know interested in taking this course? Contact us to let us know! If there is enough interest we’ll offer the course; date and time to be determined.
Adaptive Equipment Loan Program We have equipment that can assist people with disabilities to participate in recreation and leisure activities. Contact our Inclusive Service staff to inquire about having a loan of our equipment. Borrow a Hippocampe (all-terrain wheelchair), snow coach or a sit ski for winter fun.
For more detail and descriptions of these services please visit www.stjohns.ca >Living in St. John’s >Recreation and Parks >Inclusive Services
Contact us For more information about any of these programs or services: 576-4450 inclusion@stjohns.ca
Fit Finders
Application deadlines:
Offered winter, spring and fall to groups who encounter ability related barriers. Participants are given the opportunity to experience recreation and leisure activities within a safe, supportive environment, with dedicated and experienced recreation staff.
Easter Camp support: Saturday, Feb. 17
Attendant Pass
Subsidy for After School and Summer programs: Saturday, March 17
Persons with disabilities who require the support of an attendant to accompany them to events, may apply for an attendant pass.
Summer program support: Tuesday, April 17
Financial Support
Contact us to request an orientation of the new Paul Reynolds Community Centre at 35 Carrick Drive.
Financial support is available for individuals facing financial barriers to participate in City of St. John’s Recreation Division activities. These requests are referred to the R.E.A.L Program, see page opposite.
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Recreation Registration Fall Recreation Programs
Open for Registration
St. John’s residents
7 a.m. Thursday, December 7, 2017
Residents from other municipalities
7 a.m. Thursday, December 14, 2017
Registration Options
We are no longer taking registration by phone.
Program ages
Online: Visit www.stjohns.ca, under Quick Links choose ‘RECconnect’ In person: H.G.R. Mews Community Centre, 40 Mundy Pond Road
Please note
Paul Reynolds Community Centre, 35 Carrick Drive
Set up an account or make sure your account is up-to-date
Whether you register online or in person, you MUST ensure your account is activated and up-to-date at least 72 hours before the registration time. Contact us by calling 576-8631 or 8499, dropping by or going to stjohns.ca > Quick Links > RECconnect.
Registration for most of our programs is based on a minimum and sometimes a maximum age. Children must be the age listed on December 31, 2018.
Make a wish (list)
We strongly recommend you add the courses you intend to register for in your Wish List, BEFORE registration day. When registration opens just go to your wish list, add them to your cart and proceed to checkout. It’s that easy!
Course codes NEW
This issue, we have included select course codes for courses that require registration. When you log in to your RECconnect account, you can enter the course code in the search function for the activity you wish to register for and it will bring you directly to that course. If you come to one of our facilities to register, you can give the staff the course code so they can find the course you want.
A NEW look for our listings
With the opening of the Paul Reynolds Community Centre we are pleased to be offering more programs and services than ever before! Due to the large number of programs and classes, you will see that we are using tables and a shorthand key in order to list everything in the Guide. Guide
Day
Guide
Month
Guide
Location
M Tu W Th Fri Sa Su
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Jan Feb Mar Apr
January February March April
PRCC Mews CEWP Southlands Rotary SJRFD Bosco Kilbride CNA-RR Gonzaga ACAC Shea Bowring The Hub Bannerman
Paul Reynolds Community Centre, 35 Carrick Drive H.G.R. Mews Community Centre, 40 Mundy Pond Road Charles E. Warr Pavillion, off Prince of Wales Street Southlands Community Centre, 40 Teakwood Drive Rotary ‘Sunshine’ Park, off Thorburn Road Central Fire Station, 5 Fort Townshend St. John Bosco School, 75 Linegar Avenue Kilbride Lion’s Community Centre, 34 Fahey Street College of the North Atlantic, 153 Ridge Road Gonzaga High School, 20 Smithville Crescent Animal Care & Adoption Centre, 81 Higgin’s Line Shea Heights Community Centre, 130 Linegar Avenue Bowring Park Pool House The Hub, 21 Merrymeeting Road Bannerman Park Pool House, Bannerman Road
Rent a Facility City facilities can be booked for a variety of functions including baby or bridal showers, family gatherings, community/corporate events or sports activities. Facility
Details
H.G.R. Mews Community Centre 40 Mundy Pond Road 576-8499
Gym Kitchen Multi-Purpose room
Paul Reynolds Community Centre 35 Carrick Drive 576-8631
Gym Kitchen Multi-Purpose room
Southlands Community Centre 40 Teakwood Drive 364-5129
Multi-Purpose room Kitchen Meeting room
Shea Heights Community Centre 130 Linegar Avenue 576-1023
Multi-Purpose room Kitchen
Kilbride Lions Community Centre 34 Fahey Street 368-0250
Multi-Purpose room Kitchen
Cabot 500 Theatre Bowring Park recreation@stjohns.ca
Outdoor theatre accommodates 750
Rotary ‘Sunshine’ Park Chalet Thorburn Road recreation@stjohns.ca
24 bunk beds Kitchen with dishwasher Outdoor barbeque
Birthday Parties We offer both gym and swimming parties at the H.G.R. Mews and Paul Reynolds Community Centres. Depending on the type of party, number of guests, and the facility, costs range from $115 to $235.
For details on programs and services at our Community Centres www.stjohns.ca > Living in St. John’s > Recreation and Parks > Community Programs
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Hamburger & Fries
Pork Chop Dinner
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Drop by for a game of pool or darts.
Phone: 739-4355
You can also book space to hold a party at the Shea Heights, Southlands and Kilbride Community Centres. Contact the Centres for fees and availability or email recreation@stjohns.ca.
Racquetball Courts
Cost per person Drop-in
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Courts at the Mews Centre are available for 40 minute sessions each day of the week, and can be reserved two days in advance by calling 576-8499. Equipment rentals are available for $3, with a deposit of $20 or photo ID.
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Swimming H.G.R. Mews Community Centre, 40 Mundy Pond Road Paul Reynolds Community Centre, 35 Carrick Drive • 25 metre pool • 1 metre diving board • co-ed steam room and dry sauna (Mews) • 2 water slides, leisure pool & play area (PRCC) • wheelchair accessibility and pool lift • viewing area Wristbands must be worn by everyone in the pool and can be purchased at the front desk.
Swim Costs Age
Indoor Pool Swim
2 and under
Free Drop In 10 pass 20 pass $3 $27.50 $50 $4 $37.50 $70 $3 adults, $2 children $3
Youth & Senior Ages 3-18 and 65+ Adult 19+ Family Rate Steam/Sauna
30 pass $67.50 $97.50
Swim Descriptions
As pool schedules often change for drop-in swims, we are no longer printing them in this Guide. For up-to-date swim schedules and descriptions: •
Call the Swim and Fitness Line 576-8408 (Mews) or 576-8155 (PRCC)
•
www.stjohns.ca > Quick Links > Swim Schedules
•
Visit our recreation facilities
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recreation@stjohns.ca
Family
Lane
Everyone Welcome
Adult
Leisure
A time for families of all ages to enjoy fun and fitness in the pool together!
Choose the appropriate lane – slow, medium, or fast - based on ability.
Enjoy a fun-filled aquatic environment!
Swim for adults 19+ years-old.
Only at PRCC.
Children under 8 must be supervised by a 16+ year-old, who must remain in the water at arms-length. Maximum 3 children to 1 supervisor.
Children under 13 must be supervised by a 16+ year-old, who must remain in the water at arms-length. Maximum 3 children to 1 supervisor.
Open to all ages. Children under 8 must be supervised by a 16+ year-old, who must remain in the water at arms-length. Maximum 3 children to 1 supervisor.
Choose the appropriate lane – slow, medium, or fast - based on ability.
Toys and diving board available. Splash pad and slides available at PRCC. At PRCC, birthday parties may also be taking place.
Toys and diving board available. Splash pad and slides available at PRCC.
At PRCC, the leisure pool and other fun features may or may not be available as aquatic fitness classes may be taking place.
An ideal time for all ages to play or relax in the leisure pool! Open to all ages. Children under 13 must be supervised by a 16+ year-old, who must remain in the water at arms-length. Maximum 3 children to 1 supervisor. Toys available. Splash pad and slides available, unless noted on the schedule.
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Fitness Dryland & aquatic fitness is for ages 16+. For fitness descriptions visit our website. Wristbands must be worn by everyone in drop-in fitness sessions; purchase your wristband from the front desk staff. As drop-in fitness schedules often change, we are no longer printing them in this Guide. For up-to-date schedules: • Call the Swim and Fitness Line 576-8408 (Mews) or 576-8155 (PRCC) • Visit our Recreation Facilities • Email us at recreation@stjohns.ca
For fitness session descriptions go to: www.stjohns.ca >Living in St. John’s >Recreation and Parks >Fitness
Fitness Cost Age Youth 3-18 & Senior 65+ Adult 19+ Yoga (*Mews only)
Drop In $4 $5 $8
10 pass $35 $45 n/a
20 pass $60 $80
30 pass $75 $105
Fitness Courses for Registration Course & Code
Day
Dates
Time
Location
Cost
Beginner Pilates 10244
Th
Jan 11-Mar 22
5:45-6:35pm
Mews
$88
Intermediate Pilates 10245
Tu
Jan 9-Mar 20
5:45-6:35pm
Mews
$88
Beginner Yoga 10296
M
6:45-8pm
PRCC
Beginner Yoga 10297
M
6:45-8pm
PRCC
$60 $50
Beginner Yoga 10298
M
Jan 8-Feb 12 Feb 19-Mar 26 No class Mar 19 Jan 8-Mar 26 No class Mar 19
7:45-8:45pm
Kilbride
Beginner Yoga 10299
Th
Jan 11-Mar 29
7:45-8:45pm
Kilbride
$96
Beginner Yoga 10300
Th
Jan 11-Feb 15
10:45am-noon
PRCC
$60
Beginner Yoga 10301
Th
Feb 22-Mar 29
10:45am-noon
PRCC
$60
Intermediate Yoga 10302
M
8:15-9:30pm
PRCC
Intermediate Yoga 10303
M
8:15-9:30pm
PRCC
$60 $50
Intermediate Yoga 10304
W
Jan 8-Feb 12 Feb 19-Mar 26 No class Mar 19 Jan 10-Feb 14
6:45-8pm
PRCC
$60
Intermediate Yoga 10305
W
Feb 21-Mar 28
6:45-8pm
PRCC
$60
Intermediate Yoga 10306
Th
Jan 11-Feb 15
9:15-10:30am
PRCC
$60
Intermediate Yoga 10307
Th
Feb 22-Mar 29
9:15-10:30am
PRCC
$60
Taoist Tai Chi 10840 Mixed Yoga 10310 Mixed Yoga 10311
F Tu Tu
Jan 19-Mar 9 Jan 9-Feb 13 Feb 20-Mar 27
9:30-10:30 am 9:15-10:30am 9:15-10:30am
PRCC PRCC PRCC
$64 $60 $60
Mixed Yoga 10312
Tu
Jan 9-Feb 13
6:45-8pm
PRCC
$60
Mixed Yoga 10313 Power Yoga 10308 Power Yoga 10309
Tu W W
Feb 20-Mar 27 Jan 10-Feb 14 Feb 21-Mar 28
6:45-8pm 8:15-9:30pm 8:15-9:30pm
PRCC PRCC PRCC
$60 $60 $60
Relaxation Yoga 10246
W
Jan 17-Mar 14
9:30-11am
Mews
$108
Relaxation Yoga 10247
W
Jan 17-Mar 14
noon-1:30pm
PRCC
$108
Yin Yoga 10314
Tu
Jan 9-Feb 13
8:15-9:30pm
PRCC
$60
Yin Yoga 10315
Tu
Feb 20-Mar 27
8:15-9:30pm
PRCC
$60
$88
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Aquatic Leadership Since summer 2017, the City of St. John’s has been offering a Junior Lifeguard Club for ages 10 to 16. Here Emma Ring (left) receives CPR training from Head Lifeguard Lydia Densmore.
For more detail www.stjohns.ca > Living in St. John’s > Recreation and Parks > Swimming
Junior Lifeguard Club A new initiative of the City of St. John’s to help strong swimmers, ages 10 to 16, bridge the gap between our Canadian Red Cross Swimming Lesson Program and our Lifeguard certification program. Junior Lifeguard Club focuses on improving participants’ physical strength, endurance, strokes, rescue skills, first aid and CPR skills. A main focus of this program is to ensure participants have fun while building team work, selfconfidence and leadership skills.
Red Cross Assistant Lifeguard Designed to introduce participants to basic lifeguarding techniques used by swimming pool lifeguards. Expect a fun and action packed experience with exposure to the knowledge and skills used by lifeguard teams. Candidates must be at least 12 years-old and possess strong swimming and fitness skills. Please ask our Aquatics staff for a swim test if you are unsure if this level is right for you.
Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Focusing on how to effectively plan and teach the Red Cross Swim Program continuum is a key aspect of swim instructor development. Topics covered include emergency response skills, stroke development, drills, and corrective strategies. Candidates apply their teaching skills and knowledge through an online interactive course, volunteer teaching experience, and classroom participation. Upon successful completion of the course, candidates are certified as Water Safety Instructors and can teach the Red Cross Swim Program anywhere in Canada. Candidates must be at least 15 years-old and have the ability to swim at Red Cross Level 10.
Red Cross Lifeguard & Standard First Aid Certification This course trains Assistant Lifeguards to supervise aquatic programs. Participants train to be pool deck ready by learning emergency preparedness, accident prevention, and leadership development. Candidates learn to exercise judgement skills during mock scenarios while focusing on improving their physical conditioning. Candidates must be at least 15 years-old and must possess an Assistant Red Cross Lifeguard certificate. The development of the professional Lifeguard is a key element of this program.
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Swimming Lessons Our swim levels and lessons follow the Canadian Red Cross Swim Program and run at both the Paul Reynolds Community Centre and the H.G.R. Mews Community Centre from January 7 to March 31.
Starfish / Duck / Sea Turtle Parent & Tot lessons for 6 to 36 months of age. Maximum of 1 child to 1 adult. Parent must accompany child in pool. 1 lesson per week of 30 minutes instruction & 20 minutes stay & play Mews and PRCC: $48 for 12 lessons; $44 for 11 lessons
Swim Preschool / Kids / Teens One 45 minute lesson per week Mews and PRCC: $72 for 12 lessons; $66 for 11 lessons
Adult Lessons Suitable for beginner, intermediate and advanced level One 50 minute lesson/practice per week Mews and PRCC: $84 for 12 lessons; $77 for 11
Red Cross Swim – Adapted A parent or aide may be required to assist the swimmer in the water. One 45 minute lesson per week Mews and PRCC: $144 for 12 lessons; $132 for 11 lessons A Red Cross swimmer intake form, due two weeks prior to program start, is required to participate. Contact Inclusive Services staff at 576-4450 or inclusion@stjohns.ca.
Private swimming lessons Private or semi-private (two participants) 25 minute lessons are available for all ages. If you choose a semi-private lesson, participants must be within two levels of each other. At PRCC lessons are booked based on participant’s swimming level. Cost is $64 for four lessons, $48 for three lessons. This winter we’re offering three sets of lessons: Set 1: Jan 7 – Feb 3 Set 2: Feb 4 – Mar 3 Set 3: Mar 4 – Mar 31
For details on lesson days and times go to www.stjohns.ca > Living in St. John’s > Recreation and Parks > Swimming > Swimming Lessons
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Children and Youth Programs Playgroups - All children must be accompanied by an adult Course
Ages
Day
Dates
Time
Location
Cost
Playgroup
0-5
M
Jan 15-June 11
10-11:30am
Southlands
$3, FREE for under 6 months
Playgroup
0-5
Sa
Jan20-June16
10-11:30am
Southlands
$3, FREE for under 6 months
Playgroup
0-5
Th
Jan 18-May 31
10-11:30am
PRCC
$3, FREE for under 6 months
Playgroup
0-5
Th
Jan 4-June21
9:30-11:30am
Kilbride
FREE
Playgroup
0-5
Tu
Jan 9-June26
9:30-11:30am
Kilbride
FREE
Active Start
0-5
M
Jan 15-May 28
11am-12:30pm
PRCC
$3, FREE for under 2 years
Active Start
0-5 0-6, children with sensory needs Families of all ages
W
Jan 17-May 30
11am-12:30pm
PRCC
$3, FREE for under 2 years
W
Jan 17-May 30
10-11:30am
Southlands
$3, FREE for under 6 months
Su
Jan 14-May 27
1-2:30pm
PRCC
$3, FREE for under 2 years
Sensational Playgroup Sunday Fun-day
Preschool – requires registration Course & Code
Ages
Day
Dates
Time
Location
Cost
Preschool 10287
4-5
MWF
Jan 15-May 18
9am-noon
PRCC
$552
Preschool 10288
4-5
Tu Th
Jan 16-May 17
9am-noon
PRCC
$384
Preschool *NEW* 10289
4-5
Tu Th
Jan 16-May 17
9am-noon
Southlands
$384 For more details www.stjohns.ca > Quick Links > RECconnect
School Age Programs After School Programs
NEW New Year’s Camp
Space remains in some of our 2017-18 After School Programs which offers children a fun and safe place to be active. Visit our website for details.
Kick off the new year by playing games and sports, going swimming, doing arts and crafts and having lots of fun while waiting for school to start. Jan 2-5, 8am-5pm, $90. PRCC: 10265 Kilbride: 10266
NEW Winter Break
Easter Camp
Schools are out for a break but you can come to one of our Centres to play all day from 8am to 5:45pm; cost $18. Choose one day or both, each requires a separate registration.
Hop into our Easter camp; registration begins March 8, 2018. All Easter camps are offered 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Monday, April 2 to Friday, April 6 and cost $112.50:
Location Kilbride
Day Fr
Date Feb16
Code 10429
Kilbride PRCC PRCC Southlands Southlands
M Fr M Fr M
Feb19 Feb16 Feb19 Feb16 Feb19
10430 10267 10268 10431 10432
Location
Code
Bowring Kilbride PRCC, group 1 PRCC, group 2 Shea Southlands
10271 10273 10269 10270 10274 10272
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Children and Youth Programs
Art – requires registration Course & Code
Ages
Day
Dates
Time
Location
Cost
Valentine Art 10291
5-12
Tu
Feb 6
6:30-8:30pm
PRCC
$14
Spring Art 10292
5-12
Tu
Mar 13
6:30-8:30pm
PRCC
$14
Paint Night 10294
10-12
Th
Feb 1
6-8pm
PRCC
$14
Paint Night 10293
12-16
Th
Mar 1
6-8pm
PRCC
$14
For more details www.stjohns.ca > Quick Links > RECconnect
Leisure – requires registration Course & Code
Ages
Day
NEW Explore Book Club, in partnership with NL Public Libraries 10275
10-12
W
Girls Active Lifestyle 10428
12-15
Th
Dates Feb 7: Meet and receive the book Feb 28: Book review and party Feb 1-Mar 22
Time
Location
Cost
6:30-7:30pm
PRCC
FREE but registration required
6-8pm
PRCC
$39.04
Sport – requires registration, unless noted Course & Code
Ages
Day
Dates
Time
Location
Cost
Ball Hockey 10419 Basketball 10420 Beginner Handball 10422
12-16 12-16 10-12
Su Su Th
Jan 21-Apr 22 Jan 21-Apr 22 Jan 18-Mar 22
6-7:15pm 6-7:15pm 3:30-5pm
Mews PRCC PRCC
$40.63 $40.63 $43
Beginner Handball 10421
12-14
Tu
Jan 23-Apr 17
3:30-5pm
PRCC
$56
Music – requires registration Course & Code
Ages
Day
Dates
Time
Location
Cost
Beginner Guitar 10425
10 & 11
Tu
Jan 23-Apr 17
6-6:50pm
Mews
$56
Beginner Guitar 10427
10 & 11
Th
Jan 25-Apr 19
6-6:50pm
PRCC
$56
Beginner Guitar 10424
12-16
Tu
Jan 23-Apr 17
7-7:50pm
Mews
$56
Beginner Guitar 10426
12-16
Th
Jan 25-Apr 19
7-7:50pm
PRCC
$56
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Children and Youth Programs Leadership – requires registration Course & Code
Ages
Day
Dates
Time
Location
Cost
Babysitters Course 10276
11-14
Sa
Feb 3
9am-4pm
Southlands
$50
Babysitters Course 10278
11-14
Mon
Feb 19
9am-4pm
PRCC
$50
Home Alone Safety 10281
10-12
Fr
Feb 16
9am-4pm
PRCC
$50
Home Alone Safety 10282
10-12
Sa
Mar 3
9am-4pm
Southlands
$50
Youth Inclusion Leader 10285
14-18
W
Jan 31-Mar 28
3:30-5:30pm
Gonzaga
$54
Youth Drop Ins Course
Ages
Day
Dates
Time
Location
Cost
Drop In
10-14
Tu
Jan 9-June 12
6:15-8:15pm
Southlands
FREE
Drop In Sports Only
10-14
Tu
Jan 9-June 12
6:30-8pm
Bosco
FREE
Drop In
10-14
W
Jan 10-June 13
6:30-8pm
Shea
FREE
Drop In Girls Only
10-14
Th
Jan 11-June 14
6:30-8pm
Shea
FREE
Drop In Girls Only
10-14
M
Jan 8-June 11
6:30-8pm
Southlands
FREE
Drop In
13-16
Th
Jan 11-June 14
6:15-8:15pm
Southlands
FREE
Drop In
12-16
MW
Jan 15-June 13
6-7:30pm
Kilbride
FREE
Drop In
10-13
Th
Jan 18-June 14
6-7:30pm
Kilbride
FREE
Drop In
11-16
M
Jan 15-June 11
3-5pm
PRCC
$3
Drop In
11-16
Th
Jan 18-June 14
3-5pm
PRCC
$3
Drop In
11-16
F
Jan 19-June 15
3-5pm
PRCC
$3
Active Living - For individuals with mild to moderate developmental disabilities. Course
Ages
Day
Dates
Time
Location
Cost
Pursuing Active Lifestyles 10256
15-21
Tu
Jan 23-May 29
6:30-7:30pm
PRCC
$108
Pursuing Active Lifestyles 10257
22+
Tu
Jan 23-May 29
7:45-8:45pm
PRCC
$108
Workshops – requires registration Course & Code
Ages
Day
Dates
Time
Location
Cost
Animal Care 10418
12-16
Tu
Feb 13
6-8pm
ACAC
$14
Robotics 10295
12-16
Tu
Feb 20
5-8pm
CNA-RR
$21
Architectural Design 1417
12-16
Tu
Mar 20
5-8pm
CNA-RR
$21
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So You Think You’ve Got Talent: 10th anniversary show! h ink You’ve Go T Sunday, March 11 2-5 p.m. LSPU Hall, 3 Victoria Street Anyone can attend for free – support these stars of tomorrow! Performers are ages 10-14, and the application deadline is Monday, Feb. 26. For more information or an application form:
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Rachel Cousins will perform during this year’s 10th annual youth talent show. Rachel has recently released her first album and is really building a name in the music industry as a singer and songwriter. Rachel credits the So You Think You’ve Got Talent show as a spring board to her career and wants to give back to new aspiring musicians. Rachel Cousins has been nominated for Music NL awards Female Artist of the Year and Rising Star, and in 2017 won at Sing NL for her debut album ‘This Fire’.
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Adult Handicraft & Art Adult courses are for ages 18+ and requires registration, see page 30.
Handicraft – requires registration. Basic knowledge an asset, must bring a sewing machine. Course & Code
Day
Dates
Time
Location
Cost
Beginner Sewing 10361
Th
Feb 8-Mar 1
6-8pm
PRCC
$32
Quilting 10362
Fr
Jan 19-Mar 23
9am-noon
PRCC
$90
Rug Hooking 10828
M
Jan 22 & 29
10am-noon
Mews
$51
Rug Hooking 10829
M
Feb 19 & 26
10am-noon
Mews
$51
Rug Hooking 10830
Th
Mar 15 & 22
7-9pm
Mews
$51
Art – requires registration Course & Code
Day
Dates
Time
Location
Cost
Drawing – Charcoal Basics 10357
W
Jan 31-Feb 7
6:30-8:30pm
CEWP
$16
Drawing – Florals 10358
W
Mar 7-14
6:30-8:30pm
CEWP
$16
Acrylic Painting – Winter Evening 10433
W
Jan 17
6:30-9:30pm
Southlands
$16
Acrylic Painting – Mittens 10342
F
Jan 19
6:30-9:30pm
CEWP
$12
Acrylic Painting – Sailboat 10343
F
Jan 26
6:30-9:30pm
CEWP
$12
Acrylic Painting 10413
W
Jan 24-Feb 14
3-5pm
PRCC
$32
Acrylic Painting – Lovebirds Evening 10434
Fr
Feb 9
6:30-9:30pm
Southlands
$16
Acrylic Painting – Silhouette 10344
F
Feb 16
6:30-9:30pm
CEWP
$12
Acrylic Painting – Eiffel Tower 10345
F
Feb 23
6:30-9:30pm
CEWP
$12
Acrylic Painting 10414
W
Feb 21-Mar 14
3-5pm
PRCC
$32
Acrylic Painting – Daisies 10346
F
Mar 9
6:30-9:30pm
CEWP
$12
Acrylic Painting – Cup of Coffee 10435
W
Mar 14
6:30-9:30pm
Southlands
$16
Acrylic Painting – Umbrella 10347
F
Mar 16
6:30-9:30pm
CEWP
$12
Oil Painting – Root Cellar 10350
Th
Jan 11-25
6:30-9:30pm
CEWP
$36
Oil Painting - Landscape 10351
Th
Feb 8-22
6:30-9:30pm
CEWP
$36
Oil Painting - Mussels 10352
Th
Mar 8-22
6:30-9:30pm
CEWP
$36
Water Colour 10353
M
Jan 15-Feb 5
6:30-9pm
PRCC
$50
Water Colour 10355
Th
Jan 18-Feb 8
2-4:30pm
PRCC
$50
Water Colour 10354
M
Feb 19-Mar 12
6:30-9pm
PRCC
$50
Water Colour 10356
Th
Feb 22-Mar 15
2-4:30pm
PRCC
$50
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Adult Music & Dance Adult courses are for ages 18+ and requires registration (unless otherwise noted), see page 30.
Music Course & Code
Day
Dates
Time
Location
Cost
Accordion Level 1 10373
Tu
Jan 9-Feb 27
10-11:30am
CEWP
$43
Accordion Level 2 10375
W
Jan 10-Feb 28
10-11:30am
CEWP
$43
Accordion Level 3 10376
Th
Jan 11-Mar 1
10-11:30am
CEWP
$43
Beginner Guitar 10364
M
Jan 15-Mar 19
7:30-9pm
Mews
$48
Beginner Guitar 10363
W
Jan 17-Mar 21
7:30-9pm
PRCC
$54
Beginner Guitar 10365
Th
Jan 18-Mar 22
9:15-10:45am
Mews
$54
Intermediate Guitar 10366
Th
Jan 18-Mar 22
11am-12:30pm
Mews
$54
Advanced Guitar 10367
Th
Jan 18-Mar 22
1:30-3pm
Mews
$54
Keyboarding Level 1 10368
Tu
Jan 16-Mar 20
9:30-10:45am
Mews
$50
Keyboarding Level 1 10369
Th
Jan 18-Mar 22
9:45-11am
PRCC
$50
Keyboarding Level 2 10370
Tu
Jan 16-Mar 20
11am-12:15pm
Mews
$50
Keyboarding Level 2 10371
Th
Jan 18-Mar 22
11:15am-12:30pm
PRCC
$50
Keyboarding Level 3 10372
Tu
Jan 16-Mar 20
12:30-1:45pm
Mews
$50
Dance Course & Code
Day
Dates
Time
Location
Cost
Beginner Line Dance Level 1 10330
Tu
Jan 16-Mar 20
11-11:50am
Mews
$40
Beginner Line Dance Level 1
M
Jan 15-Mar 12
1:30-2:20pm
PRCC
$4 fee per drop-in class
Beginner Line Dance Level 2 10331
Th
Jan 18-Mar 22
12:15-1:15pm
Mews
$40
Intermediate Line Dance 10332
Th
Jan 18-Mar 22
11am-noon
Mews
$40
Intermediate Line Dance 10333
F
Jan 19-Mar 23
1-2pm
Mews
$40
Ballroom Dance 1 10334
Su
Jan 14-Mar 18
7:45-8:45pm
Mews
$40 Partner required
Ballroom Dance 2 10335
Su
Jan 14-Mar 18
9-10pm
Mews
$40 Partner required
Irish Dance
Su
Jan 14-Mar 18
2-3:30pm
Mews
$6 per drop-in class
Newfoundland Traditional Dance
W
Jan 17-Mar 21
7:30-9pm
Mews
$6 per drop-in class
Time to Dance 10338
M
Jan 15-Mar 12
1-2:30pm
PRCC
$54
Questions? Concerns? . . . 4 easy ways to reach the City Download our app 311 St. John’s Call 311 or 754-CITY Submit online at stjohns.ca/access-311 Visit Access St. John’s at City Hall
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Adult Leisure & Learning Adult course are for ages 18+ and requires registration (see p.30) unless otherwise noted.
Technology Courses bring them along!
– requires registration. If you have a tablet, smartphone or laptop,
Course & Code
Day
Dates
Time
Location
Cost
Technology 101 10377
Fr
Feb 9-Mar 9
10am-noon
PRCC
$20
Social Media 10378
Tu
Feb 6
6:30-8pm
PRCC
FREE
Email Essentials 10379
Tu
Feb 20
6:30-8pm
PRCC
FREE
Crafting – requires registration, all materials provided. Course & Code
Day
Dates
Time
Location
Cost
Wooden Snowman Sign 10831
M
Jan 15
1-3pm
Mews
$15
Wooden Snowman Sign 10380
Th
Jan 18
6:30-8:30pm
PRCC
$15
Plant a Pot of Gold 10832
M
Feb 19
1-3pm
Mews
$15
Plant a Pot of Gold 10381
Th
Feb 22
6:30-8:30pm
PRCC
$15
Easter Wreath 10833
M
Mar 5
1-3pm
Mews
$20
Easter Wreath 10382
Th
Mar 8
6:30-8:30pm
PRCC
$20
Leisure – requires registration, unless otherwise noted Course & Code
Day
Dates
Time
Location
Cost
Bridge Level 1 10339
Tu
Jan 9-Feb 27
9:15-11:45am
Mews
$58
Bridge Level 2 10340
W
Jan 10-Feb 28
9:15-11:45am
PRCC
$58
Bridge Level 3 10341
M
Jan 8-Feb 26
9:15-11:45am
PRCC
$58
Social Bridge
W
Jan 17-Mar 21
2-4pm
Mews
$6 fee per drop-in session
Social Time, for ages 50+
Tu
Jan 16-Mar 27
1-2:30pm
PRCC
$4 fee per drop-in session
Social Time, for ages 50+
F
Jan 19-Mar 23
10-11:30am
Mews
$4 fee per drop-in session
Awareness Sessions –
for 50+
Course
Day
Date
Time
Location
Cost
Emergency Preparedness for Older Adults
W
Jan 24
11am
PRCC
Free
Emergency Preparedness for Older Adults
W
Mar 21
7pm
PRCC
Free
Service Canada and Seniors
W
Jan 31
11am
PRCC
Free
OAS and CPP
W
Feb 28
11am
PRCC
Free
CRA Benefits and Credits for Seniors
W
Feb 7
11am
PRCC
Free
CRA Benefits and Credits for Seniors
W
Feb 21
7pm
Mews
Free
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Older Adults These programs for ages 50+ require registration, see page 30 for registration details and new course listing key. There are also many other adult programs that may be of interest to you; see listings on pages 40-42.
Lifelong Learners These general interest courses give participants the opportunity to continue building skills and knowledge.
Lifelong Learners Title & Code
Days
Dates
Time
Location
Cost
Beginner Digital Photography 10329
Tu & Th
Jan 30-Feb 15
10am-noon
PRCC
$30
Fables, Fairytales and Folktales 10328
Tu & Th
Feb 20-Mar 8
10am-noon
PRCC
$30
World of Classical Music 10839
Tu & Th
Mar 6-22
10am-noon
Bannerman
$30
NEW Fables, Fairytales and Folktales There are the parables of Jesus, the fables of Aesop, the fairytales by Grimm and Anderson. But there are also ghost stories, legends, tall tales, love stories, creation stories from many lands. These are the ancient and original literature of humanity from which modern poetry, plays, novels, movies and comic books have all grown. Instructor: Frank Holden For more detail www.stjohns.ca >Living in St. John’s >Recreation and Parks >Seniors Programs
For more information about programs for ages 50+: Call 576-8490 or 576-8411 or email recreation@stjohns.ca SCENT FREE Individuals who wear scented products may be refused attendance to the outing, at the discretion of City staff.
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Events and Outings Our events are a great way to become active and socialize, whether on the dance floor or around the dinner table. Registration for events must be completed at least three days prior to the event, for registration options see page 30. Meal, refreshments and transportation is included in the registration fee.
Events and Outings – requires registration (50+) products All our outings are scent free. Individuals who wear scented may be refused admission, at the discretion of City staff. Title & Code Day Date Time Location Snowshoe Adventure 10316
Th
Jan 25
Noon-3pm
Southlands
Valentine’s Party 10319
Th
Feb 8
6:30-10:30pm
Shea Heights
Pancake Brunch and Bingo 10322
Th
Feb 13
11:30am-3:30pm
The Hub
St. Patrick’s Party 10325
Th
Mar 15
6:30-10:30pm
City Hall
Cost $15 $10 if using GoBus $19 $14 if using GoBus $17 $12 if using GoBus $19 $14 if using GoBus
Transportation Transportation for special events is included in the price. Please call 576-8594 the evening before the outing to determine the bus schedule. Pick-ups occur from the H.G.R. Mews Community Centre and the following adult and seniors’ apartment complexes: Building # 10 Pasadena Cres Building # 25 Tiffany Lane Riverhead Towers St. George’s Court Apartments Kelly’s Brook Apartments Kenny’s Park Apartments The Bristol Maplewood Apartments Thomas Estates Morgan Hollow Mt. Pleasant Manor Victoria Manor Wigmore Manor Please note: If the bus cannot fit into the parking lot it will park at the entrance of the lot.
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Tags can be purchased for $15 at the following locations: - Access St. John’s Office - 1st Floor St. John’s City Hall - Humane Services Animal Care & Adoption Centre - 81 Higgins Line - Avalon Animal Hospital - 556 Logy Bay Road - Paradise Animal Hospital - 55 Karwood Drive, Paradise - St. John’s SPCA - R.C.A.F. Road - St. John’s Veterinary Hospital - 335 Freshwater Road - Sunrise Animal Hospital - 222 Park Avenue, Mount Pearl - Terra Nova Veterinary Clinic - 10 Elizabeth Avenue - Torbay Road Animal Hospital - 286 Torbay Road
“Pick them up here, we’re getting ours today” Only $15 renewed annually could avoid costly impound fees and fines
Dog Tags: Mandatory Cat Tags: Optional
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Introducing to the Skincare Studio team,
Paula Feltham, Cosmetic & Medical Aesthetician.
Paula brings with her over 15 years of experience in the industry, along with professional training, Paula specializes in the art of Brazilian waxing. Offering signature facials, relaxation massages, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, brow shaping, lash and brow tinting, pedicures, manicures and waxing, she is excited to welcome new clientele to Skincare Studio.
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We are the only preferred supplier at the St. John’s Convention Centre
We make your event a success Whether you are having a meeting in a small boardroom, or conducting a large-scale trade-show, Canadian AV will provide you with the most professional audio-visual rentals and trade-show management services in Atlantic Canada. For larger-scale corporate meetings or conferences, you will be assigned a Project Management Team to ensure your needs are met to the highest standard. Our one-stop shop of services will ensure your meeting or tradeshow is both professional and affordable. To receive a free quote, please call 739-6666. 22 Pearl Place St. Johns, NL, A1E 4P3 Toll-Free: 1.877.739.6363 Email: info@canadianavinc.com
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A Vibrant City Where We Want to Live The City of St John’s is one of just a few cities across Canada that owns and operates units to offer rental housing to their citizens. Currently, the City of St. John's owns and operates 454 rental units. The City’s housing inventory ranges from one-bedroom units to four-bedroom houses. To be eligible to rent these affordable housing units, certain eligibility requirements must be met. Rent is determined by the income coming into the home. For more information and to learn how you might qualify for affordable housing with the City of St John’s, please contact us.
Applications for Non-Profit Housing Access St. John’s, first floor City Hall stjohns.ca> Living in St. John’s> Forms and Applications Call 576-8196
Email housing@stjohns.ca
The City of St. John’s provide housing ranging from a 65-unit apartment building to infill in the downtown core.
The majority of City housing is in the downtown area, however housing units are as far east as Forest Road and as far west as Brookfield Road.
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From a cold beginning to a warm home Early in 2017 a call came in to the City from a resident in Goulds reporting that a stray cat was hanging around their farm, but they couldn’t get close enough to the cat to bring it inside.
Edith’s ears were frost bitten and she was severely underweight. She eventually lost one ear to the damage of the frost bite, but adjusted well to shelter life, where she quickly became a staff favourite.
Humane Services Animal Control Officers went to the area several times to try and find the cat. There were signs she was sleeping in a flower pot, likely a warm place for her during the cold nights, but she eluded them for a couple weeks.
As time went on, it was discovered that Edith had also been infected with Feline Leukemia, a potentially fatal virus that can attack a cat’s immune system and/ or blood cells. Despite her additional challenges, Edith was adopted by a wonderful lady who was more than happy to provide her a warm and loving home, where is settled right in!
The staff’s dedication and persistence finally paid off on one of the coldest days in February when they checked the humane cat trap they’d left, and found Edith inside. Edith was taken to the City’s Animal Control and Adoption Centre at 81 Higgin’s Line where the Animal Technicians cleaned her up before the Veterinarian and Veterinary Assistant administered vaccinations and checked her over.
You can provide a warm home to one of our adoptable animals too. Meet your newest family member at 81 Higgins Line, open weekdays from noon to 4 p.m., and on the weekends from 3 to 5 p.m.
Keep your pet safe during the cold months Despite their fur coats, animals get cold too. Look for signs of a chill like shivering, holding up cold feet, or vocalizing. Never leave your pet outside unattended for more than a couple of minutes. When walking your dog in winter, make sure they are seen. Reflective ‘clothing’ is just as important for your dog as you; add some reflective tape or a flashing light to the dog leash, collar or coat. Street salt can cause their paws irritation, or sickness if eaten. Boots are the best
way to keep the salt away if your dog will tolerate them. If not, wipe your dog’s feet when you get home to remove the salt before they lick it away. Antifreeze is important for our vehicles in winter but is a highly toxic liquid to animals. Unfortunately its sweet taste means animals are attracted to it. Keep antifreeze stored in closed containers out of reach of pets, and if some spills clean it up immediately. Do not let your pet drink from standing puddles or eat discoloured snow.
Winter means boots and warm, reflective clothing
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With a microchip your pet can have a safe return home if lost
By Cindy R. McGrath, Manager, Animal Care & Adoption Centre Losing a pet can be a stressful situation, but if your pet is microchipped the likelihood of a quick and safe return is increased. The City of St. John’s Humane Services division hold regular microchip clinics on the second Wednesday of most months, at the Animal Control and Adoption Centre at 81 Higgins Line. For $35 the City’s veterinarian will permantly implant a microchip in your pet that will provide national registration with 24PetWatch Lost Pet Recovery Service. The microchip is stored with a unique identification number linking your pet to your contact information, increasing the likelihood of a quick and safe return if your pet becomes lost. If you are a City resident with a pet cat or dog and would like them to be microchipped at one of our clinics, you can book an appointment online through RECconnect or by calling 576-8499. To qualify for the program all dogs must be registered with the City of St. John’s. What is a Microchip? Pet microchipping is a common and safe procedure where a microchip, about the size of a grain of rice, is implanted in the neck. The entire process takes only a few seconds to complete and a microchip is the most effective form of permanent identification for pets.
The procedure for microchipping your pet will only take a few seconds.
To book a microchip appointment visit www.stjohns.ca >Quick Links >RECconnect >Activities >Pets
Upcoming City of St. John’s microchip clinics
Dec. 13 Jan. 10 Feb. 14
Have your say and Join the City’s online engagement community
Did you know that the City has an online engagement platform to help us better connect with you, our residents? It's a place where you can share your ideas on projects, initiatives and plans and stay updated on their progress. Check out http://engage.stjohns.ca and join now.
Neighbourhood Watch
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What not to Flush Only the 3Ps – Pee, Poo, and toilet Paper – should be flushed A number of items that are flushed every day by residents cause problems in every step of our wastewater system, from the pipes in your house to the Riverhead Wastewater Treatment Facility.
Even though products may be labelled “flushable” by the manufacturers, some items do not break down in the waste stream or treatment process.
Please Do Not Flush • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Flushable Wipes Baby Wipes Cleaning Wipes Feminine Hygiene Wipes Facial Tissues Napkins Paper Towels Leftover Food Fats, Oils and Grease Unused Medications Feminine Hygiene Products Disposable Diapers Dental Floss Cotton Balls Cotton Swabs Condoms Bandages Cigarette Butts
Make Parking Easier... Get your new ParkCard Today! It’s convenient. Saves you time and money. Available at City Hall. ParkCard 1. INSERT CARD. THIS WILL LOG CARD IN.
2. METER WILL SHOW MAX. TIME AVAILABLE ON CARD. 3. REMOVE CARD. 4. UPON RETURN, REINSERT CARD. METER WILL DEBIT CARD FOR THE AMOUNT OF TIME YOU PARKED. 5. REMOVE CARD. THIS WILL LOG OUT CARD.
For help or to report a parking related problem. Call 311 or (709) 754-CITY (2489)
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Winter and Spring sessions available for CanSkate, CanPowerSkate and StarSkate
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JANUARY 06 TORONTO DANCE THEATRE’S
JANUARY 12–14 & 17–20
House Mix
Revue 2017
Presented by the Arts & Culture Centre in partnership with Neighbourhood Dance Works
A Rising Tide Theatre production, presented by the Arts & Culture Centre
In its 50th Anniversary season, Toronto Dance Theatre (TDT) showcases Christopher House’s unique contribution to Canadian dance with a mixed program of masterworks from his career ranging from the kinetic classics to contemporary creations. House Mix celebrates the past, present and future of one of Canada’s “most enduringly inventive choreographers” (National Post). This is an exciting partnership to bring TDT back to Newfoundland to show us what they’ve been working on for the last 50 years.
It started in 1984 as a three-night show, a commentary on the events of the previous year and a way to give Newfoundlanders a collective sense of who we are and how our great sense of humor keeps us sane. Now into its 34th season, Revue continues to fill the province’s Arts and Culture Centres and beyond. TICKETS $31 EACH | $29 STUDENTS & SENIORS
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TICKETS $30 EACH | $50 FOR 2 TICKETS
Susan Aglukark is one of Canada’s most unique and most honoured artists. An Inuk from Arviat, Nunavut, Susan has been walking in a tension between two worlds, a defining note in her remarkable career. As her songs climbed the charts, her stories and her candour about the struggles of the Inuit and Aboriginal communities, and her bravery as she opened up about her own anger and struggle won her an audience beyond that of most pop artists. As much as she writes and sings about her people, the songs Susan Aglukark creates have something in them that speaks to all of us. TICKETS $35 EACH | $30 STUDENTS & SENIORS
Susan Aglukark FEBRUARY 15
Presented by the Arts & Culture Centre
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