St. John's City Guide Winter 2018

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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

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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.”

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‘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

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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

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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

2

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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.

A

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.

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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+

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2-4pm

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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.

•

• 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)

#SkaterSelfie

• 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

R.E.A.L. is looking for new steering committee members.

Do you have fundraising experience? Contact us!

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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

YOur One STOP PLACe fOr A nIghT OuT!

Come on in and try some of our home-style dishes. If you are not sure what to have, try our All Day Breakfast.

Hamburger & Fries

Pork Chop Dinner

French Toast with Hash Browns

Phone: 576-4782

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

5 game pass

10 game pass

$4

$17.50

$30

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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

•

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:

! t n e l a T t

So

Do you dance? Sing? Act? Do magic tricks?

Perform feats of daring and wonder?

Whatever your talent here’s your chance to show it off in a supportive and non-judgemental environment!

ou Y ...

recreation@stjohns.ca 576-8630 stjohns.ca >Living in St. John’s >Recreation and Parks >Youth

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

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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.

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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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