St. John's City Guide Winter 2019 by City of St. John's

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Pick up a new hobby, or develop helpful skills at one of our many programs. Discover more new things to do in our non-fiction collections, or delve into the historical materials in our Newfoundland archives.

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City Council Mayor Danny Breen 576-8477 dbreen@stjohns.ca

TABLE OF CONTENTS Deputy Mayor Sheilagh O’Leary 576-8363 soleary@stjohns.ca sheilagholeary OLeary

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City Council ..............................................................................................Page 4 Waste & Recycling .......................................................................Pages 5-11 Waste Collection Calendars ...............................................Pages 12-13 Winter Events ....................................................................................... Page 14 The Loop ................................................................................................. Page 15 Family and School Age Programs ........................................... Page 16 Winter Activity Centre .................................................................... Page 17 Tree Care in Winter ........................................................................... Page 18 Parking Restrictions & Snow Clearing/Removal ....Pages 20-25 MyNewStJohns.ca ............................................................................. Page 26 Engage St. John’s ............................................................................... Page 27 Heritage Awards and Grants .............................................Pages 30-31 Recreation Registration ................................................................. Page 32 Recreation Programs and Services ................................Pages 33-49 Property Assessments ...........................................................Pages 50-51

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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.

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Rinse food containers and milk cartons.

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Remove lids, caps and straws from containers, and wrap, plastic or Styrofoam from boxes from boxes and place in the garbage.

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.

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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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Properly Place Automated Garbage Carts In June 2018 the City of St John’s began collecting garbage from automated garbage carts. Overall, this has been a success with carts lined up looking neat and tidy on garbage day. There has been a learning curve for some on how to properly place the cart so it can be emptied by the City truck. When carts are not placed properly we put stickers on the carts, and in some cases follow up with a visit by staff, to help educate how to properly place carts. Our staff have also visited residents to ensure they know what can be recycled at the curb which leaves more space in the cart for garbage. The feedback we’ve received about these staff visits are that residents appreciate them as it helps them understand the system much better and they learn that more items can be recycled.

Carts •

Hold four regular sized garbage bags approximately 60 cms x 90 cms (24 inches x 36 inches).

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Each cart has a radio-frequency identification (RFID) tag and individual serial numbers to identify the house to which the cart belongs. Residents who move must leave the cart behind as each cart is assigned to a property – not a person.

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The carts are supplied at no additional charge.

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If lost or stolen, residents will be charged the full recovery cost of $65 for the cart and $25 for delivery if needed.

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Recycling and yard waste bags do not go in the cart and must be placed at minimum one metre from the cart.

Residents Must: •

Use the City-issued cart for garbage collection

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Write their address in the white space provided on both sides of the cart

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Keep the cart clean

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Keep the cart secure

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Place the cart properly for collection

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Leave the cart at the assigned property – if you move, leave the cart behind

10 New Gower St.

Keep Recycling Out The City’s curbside recycling program accepts lots of items and recycling them in blue bags provides more room in the cart for your garbage. Bulky items that can be recycled at the curb are: •

Milk and juice cartons

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Cereal and cracker boxes

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Egg cartons

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Cardboard

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Tin cans

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Plastic containers for food and cleaning supplies such as laundry detergent, bleach bottles and clamshell containers that salads, sandwiches and fruit come in

Recycling all that you can will reduce your garbage. Remember that blue bags go outside of the cart with one metre (approximately three feet) clearance from the cart.

Compost Option If food scraps are adding to your garbage and you don’t or can’t backyard compost, Island Compost will collect your food scraps weekly from a container they supply. They can compost all your food scraps including meat, chicken, fish bones, cheese, vegetable peelings, sauces, etc. Just scrape your plates into their container and set it out on the collection day. Easy! Island Compost charges a fee for this service. You can reach Island Compost at: email island.compost@gmail.com

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Placing Your Cart for Collection The type of street you live on will dictate where you should place your Automated Garbage Cart. Carts must not be placed on any part of the sidewalk as they obstruct pedestrians including those with strollers, wheelchairs, scooters etc., and in the winter may also obstruct snow clearing equipment.

Where On-street parking is permitted

If on-street parking is permitted in front of your house, your cart must be put on the street in front of your driveway with the wheels backed into the curb so that the arrows on the cart lid are pointing toward the street. Some residents find it useful to place their cart at the end of their driveway somewhere closer to the middle to avoid cars that park too close to your driveway.

Where On-street parking is not permitted

If there isn’t on-street parking permitted in front of your house, you must place your cart at the end of your driveway with the arrows on the top of the lid pointing toward the street.

No curb

If you do not have a curb in front of your house, place your cart off the road on the shoulder so the arrows on the top of the lid pointing toward the street.

In winter, for all street types: •

Do not place carts behind or on top of a snow bank. The cart must be 1 metre (3 feet) from snow banks. Residents must make sure the cart is clearly visible and accessible.

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Do not place carts out the night before collection as snow clearing equipment may damage the cart or cover it with snow, making collection impossible.

Sign up for reminders of your recycling and garbage days so you know if collection has been postponed or cancelled. Visit curbitstjohns.ca or call 311 or 754-CITY (2489).

Important To Note: The arrows on the lid of the cart must point toward the street and the lid must be closed.

Recycling bags and paper yard waste bags must be placed separately at least one metre (3 feet) from the wheeled cart.

Leave at least one metre (approximately three feet) of clearance between the cart or carts and any obstacles such as parked cars, poles, trees, retaining walls, snow banks, recycling and yard waste bags, etc. Improperly placed carts will not be collected.

Give the cart a buffer zone of one metre (3 feet) on all sides from objects such as parked vehicles or poles, etc.

One Met re (3 feet)

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Curbside Waste Collection Rules and Tips Sign up for reminders or download the St. John’s Waste app at curbitstjohns.ca. Place garbage, recycling, and yard waste (May to November) at the curb on the scheduled day, no earlier than 6 a.m. and no later than 8 a.m. Garbage is collected weekly; recycling is collected every second week. From May to November yard waste is collected on recycling days. 10 New Gower St.

NEW Automated Garbage Collection •

Automated Garbage Collection areas must use City-issued garbage carts. Do not place garbage outside the cart; only garbage in the cart will be collected.

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Keep your garbage cart clean.

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Garbage must be bagged. Use any bag except blue recycling bags or yard waste bags.

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Properly place the cart at the curb; for more detailed information see pages 6-7.

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Blue recycling bags and paper yard waste bags must be at least 1 metre (3 feet) away from the garbage cart.

Garbage Collection (non-automated) •

Garbage must be in regular sized garbage bags approximately 60 cms x 90 cms (24 inches x 36 inches). Garbage cannot be in grocery store bags, kitchen catchers, blue recycling bags, large industrial bags, or paper yard waste bags.

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Place a maximum of 10 garbage bags each week.

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Cover garbage from April to November.

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Place garbage at the curb, just off the road at the shoulder, or at the end of the driveway.

Recycling Collection •

Recycling must be in see-through blue bags only.

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There is no limit to the number of recycling bags you can put at the curb.

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Rinse food containers before recycling them.

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Cardboard can be in a bag or broken down and bundled with overall dimensions not exceeding 2 ft. x 2 ft. x 1ft.

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Recycling does not need to be covered but you can cover it, especially on windy days.

A way to keep using your old bin

R E C YC L I N G

If you have an old garbage container that isn’t being used, you can repurpose it by placing your recycling in it. Request a recycling decal for this container so our collectors know it is not garbage: email curbit@stjohns.ca or call 311 or 754-CITY (2489). S T. J O H N ’ S

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NEW Yard Waste Collection •

Yard waste is collected biweekly on you recycling day from May to November.

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Yard waste must be in paper yard waste bags only.

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There is no limit to the number of paper yard waste bags you can put at the curb.

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Yard waste does not need to be covered but you can cover it, especially on windy days.

Other Rules and Tips to Remember for Automated Carts and Garbage Bags •

Each bag must weigh less than 23 kilograms (50 pounds).

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Hypodermic needles must not be put in the garbage.

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Broken glass must be clearly marked and placed to prevent the glass from sticking out of the container.

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Do not place carts or bags behind or on snow banks; ensure they are clearly visible and accessible.

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Containers of liquid will not be collected.

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Bundle materials such as branches, carpets, etc. with overall dimensions not exceeding 2 ft. x 2 ft. x 1ft.

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Garbage carts, bins or other covers must be removed from the curb by 8 p.m. on the day of collection.

More Steel Cans for Recycling Please The metal industry wants more of our bales of steel cans to recycle because our product is very clean. Steel cans can be recycled infinitely with no loss of quality. With metal being in limited supply the industry wants more from us! Therefore, recycling these cans is very important for the environment and the economy. Steel has been used as a packaging material since the 14th century and we want to continue using it and other metal items as packaging for years to come. Two-thirds of all new steel comes from recycled steel which is used to make new cans or other steel materials like beams, automotive parts or appliances. This is a sustainable practice for the resource management of steel. You may not have realized it but all those tomato and pineapple juice cans, soup and bean tins, tuna fish and potted meat tins, canned tomatoes and sauces, pet food cans and more are all recyclable in your containers blue bag - just give them a quick rinse first. Plus if you recycle all these containers you’ll be saving space in your garbage cart for garbage only.

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Waste Collection Schedules The City of St. John’s collects garbage from residential curbsides once a week, while recycling in blue bags is picked up every second week. From May to November we collect yard waste in paper yard waste bags on recycling days. Pages 12 and 13 are the 2019 collection schedules for all areas. All waste collection areas ending in A are on page 12 while those ending in B are on page 13.

Collection Changes after Holidays and Storms

2019 Holidays, No Collection • New Year’s Day • Good Friday • Victoria Day • Memorial/Canada Day • Labour Day • Thanksgiving Day • Remembrance Day

Garbage and recycling is not collected on nine holidays. 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.

• Christmas Day • Boxing Day

2018-19 Holiday Season Areas that have garbage/recycling days after Christmas Day, Boxing Day or New Years Day will have a change in the pick up day for those weeks only. The day after Boxing Day our collectors have a ‘double day’ which means they are picking up waste in two areas. As collecting on a double day takes twice as long, expect your garbage to be picked up later than is typical. Monday, Dec. 24

Tuesday, Dec. 25

Wednesday, Dec. 26

Thursday, Dec. 27

Friday, Dec. 28

Saturday, Dec. 29

Garbage 1A/B Recycling 1B

No collection Christmas Day

No Collection Boxing Day

Garbage: 2A/B & 3A/B Recycling: 2B & 3B

Garbage: 4A/B Recycling: 4B

Garbage: 5A/B Recycling: 5B

Monday, Dec 31

Tuesday, Jan. 1

Wednesday, Jan. 2

Thursday, Jan. 3

Friday, Jan. 4

Saturday, Jan. 5

Garbage 1A/B Recycling 1A

No Collection New Years Day

Garbage: 2A/B Recycling: 2A

Garbage: 3A/B Recycling: 3A

Garbage: 4A/B Recycling: 4A

Garbage: 5A/B Recycling: 5A

Monday, Jan. 7

Tuesday, Jan. 8

Wednesday, Jan. 9

Thursday, Jan. 10

Friday, Jan. 11

Garbage: 1A/B Recycling: 1B

Garbage: 2A/B Recycling: 2B

Garbage: 3A/B Recycling: 3B

Garbage: 4A/B Recycling: 4B

Garbage: 5A/B Recycling: 5B

Confused? There’s an APP for that! Search ‘St John’s Waste and Recycling’ in your app store.

Sign up for reminders Sign up for weekly reminders of your garbage and recycling collection days. You choose what kind of reminder you want (ie. text, email, phone, etc) and when you get it. Sign up at: • curbitstjohns.ca • app St. John’s Waste and Recycling • 311 or 754-CITY (2489)

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Again this year we are encouraging you to recycle cardboard 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 means lower fees charged for landfilling. Cardboard is also a high-value commodity for resale which offsets the cost of operations at the recycling facility. Of course the most important point is that recycling cardboard saves natural resources by using less trees. Households collect many boxes – from toy and technology boxes to clothes and shoe boxes. Take a few minutes to separate ties, tags, plastic wrap and Styrofoam from cardboard and either bundle or bag it for curbside recycling.

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Holiday Waste Reduction There’s lots of things that are around most households during the holidays that can be recycled in blue bags – and a few that can’t. Holiday items to put in your recycling blue bags

Items that cannot be recycled at the curb

• • • • • • • •

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Christmas wrapping paper Christmas gift bags (Plan to reuse them next year)

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Christmas cards Ribbon Styrofoam Glass

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Eggnog containers Whipping cream containers Orange juice containers Cranberry sauce and Fussell’s cream tins Purity Syrup bottles (plastic only) Cookie and chocolate tins Liquor bottles (plastic only) Gift boxes, cardboard boxes G

Christmas Tree Drop Off Give your real tree new life. We mulch old Christmas trees and use them 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 Large gravel lot off The Boulevard from Friday, Dec. 28 to Sunday, Jan. 13 Except closed Dec. 31 and Jan.1 due to New Year’s fireworks display. (If fireworks postponed to 8 p.m. Jan. 1 the tree drop off is also closed Jan. 2.)

Residential Drop Off 340 East White Hills Road Friday, Dec. 28 to Saturday, Jan. 12 Tuesdays to Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Area 1A to 5A, 2019 Learn your area at curbitstjohns.ca or call 311 or 754-CITY (2489). After a holiday, remaining garbage and recycling days change for that week only.

3A Wednesday 4A Thursday

From May 1 to November 30 yard waste must in paper yard waste bags and put at the curb on your recycling day.

January

W 1 H 2 6 7 8 9 13 14 15 16 20 21 22 23 27 28 29 30

M 1 7 8 14 15 21 22 28 29

M 1H 7 8 14 15 21 22 28 29

6 13 20 27

7 14 H 21 28

T 2 9 16 23 30

April W 3 10 17 24

July W 3 10 17 24 31

3 10 17 24 31

T 4 11 18 25

October

W 1 2 8 9 15 16 22 23 29 30

3 10 17 24 31

4 11 18 25

F 5 12 19H 26

5 12 19 26

S 6 13 20 27

F 5 12 19 26

S 6 13 20 27

4 11 18 25

5 12 19 26

S 3 10 17 24

February

4 5 6 11 12 13 18 19 20 25 26 27

5 12 19 26

6 13 20H 27

7 14 21 28

4 11 18 25

5 12 19 26

6 13 20 27

3 10 17 24

4 11H 18 25

May W 1 8 15 22 29

7 14 21 28

T 2 9 16 23 30

August W

T 1 7 8 14 15 21 22 28 29

November T

5 12 19 26

6 13 20 27

7 14 21 28

F 1 8 15 22

F 3 10 17 24 31

5A Friday

Holiday

S 2 9 16 23

S 4 11 18 25

S 3 10 17 24 31

S 2 9 16 23 30

3 4 10 11 17 18 24 25

3 10 17 24 31

S 1 8 15 22 29

M 2H 9 16 23 30

S 1 8 15 22 29

M 2 9 16 23 30

2 9 16 23 30

4 5 11 12 18 19 25 26

2 9 16 23 30

1 8 15 22 29

Garbage/ Garbage/Yard Recycling Waste/Recycling

2A Tuesday

Waste must be at the curb between 6 and 8 a.m. on your collection day only. Garbage must be completely covered from April 1 to November 30.

Garbage carts must be placed properly to ensure collection.

Normal Garbage Day 1A Monday

Area

March W

7 14 21 28

F 1 8 15 22 29

S 2 9 16 23 30

6 13 20 27

5 12 19 26

6 13 20 27

7 14 21 28

S 1 8 15 22 29

F 6 13 20 27

S 7 14 21 28

F 6 13 20 27

S 7 14 21 28

June

September

T 3 10 17 24

W 4 11 18 25

T 5 12 19 26

December

T 3 10 17 24 31

W 4 11 18 25H

T 5 12 19 26 H

Area 1B to 5B, 2019 Learn your area at curbitstjohns.ca or call 311 or 754-CITY (2489). After a holiday, remaining garbage and recycling days change for that week only.

3B Wednesday 4B Thursday

From May 1 to November 30 yard waste must in paper yard waste bags and put at the curb on your recycling day.

January

W 1 H 2 6 7 8 9 13 14 15 16 20 21 22 23 27 28 29 30

M 1 7 8 14 15 21 22 28 29

M 1H 7 8 14 15 21 22 28 29

6 13 20 27

7 14 H 21 28

T 2 9 16 23 30

April W 3 10 17 24

July W 3 10 17 24 31

3 10 17 24 31

T 4 11 18 25

October

W 1 2 8 9 15 16 22 23 29 30

3 10 17 24 31

4 11 18 25

F 5 12 19 H 26

5 12 19 26

S 6 13 20 27

F 5 12 19 26

S 6 13 20 27

4 11 18 25

5 12 19 26

S 3 10 17 24

February

4 5 11 12 18 19 25 26

6 13 20 27

7 14 21 28

5 12 19 26

6 13 20H 27

7 14 21 28

4 11 18 25

5 12 19 26

6 13 20 27

3 10 17 24

4 11H 18 25

May W 1 8 15 22 29

2 9 16 23 30

August W

T 1 7 8 14 15 21 22 28 29

November T

5 12 19 26

6 13 20 27

7 14 21 28

F 1 8 15 22

F 3 10 17 24 31

5B Friday

Holiday

S 2 9 16 23

S 4 11 18 25

S 3 10 17 24 31

S 2 9 16 23 30

3 4 10 11 17 18 24 25

3 10 17 24 31

S 1 8 15 22 29

M 2H 9 16 23 30

S 1 8 15 22 29

M 2 9 16 23 30

2 9 16 23 30

4 5 11 12 18 19 25 26

2 9 16 23 30

1 8 15 22 29

Garbage/ Garbage/Yard Recycling Waste/Recycling

2B Tuesday

Waste must be at the curb between 6 and 8 a.m. on your collection day only. Garbage must be completely covered from April 1 to November 30.

Garbage carts must be placed properly to ensure collection.

Normal Garbage Day 1B Monday

Area

March

7 14 21 28

F 1 8 15 22 29

S 2 9 16 23 30

6 13 20 27

5 12 19 26

6 13 20 27

7 14 21 28

S 1 8 15 22 29

F 6 13 20 27

S 7 14 21 28

F 6 13 20 27

S 7 14 21 28

June

September

T 3 10 17 24

W 4 11 18 25

T 5 12 19 26

December

T 3 10 17 24 31

W 4 11 18 25 H

T 5 12 19 26 H

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Winter Events Festival of Music & Lights Ring in the holiday season with our annual celebration of bright lights, festive music and free hot chocolate!

Sponsored in part by NTV and OZFM.

Prince of Wales Skating Club

Come Skate with Us!

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Winter and Spring sessions available for CanSkate, CanPowerSkate and StarSkate

Register online at www.powsc.ca or call 579-1923 Prince of Wales Skating Club, Twin Rinks, 53 Blackler Avenue, St. John’s A1E 3E8

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Winter Parking Restrictions ‘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.

Downtown Overnight Snow Removal As scheduled dependent on snow On-street parking is permitted throughout the winter (unless prohibited by signage) except on streets which are scheduled for snow removal operations. For a complete list of streets included in the Overnight Snow Removal area, check our website. Vehicles must not be parked 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.

Outside Downtown Streets

Scheduled to begin Jan. 2

The on-street parking ban is set to begin at midnight, Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019. Please note, this ban may come into effect earlier if there are significant snowfalls that impede the safe flow of traffic. The ban is lifted when conditions are favourable; this often occurs in early April but primarily depends on the amount of snow remaining and if it impedes the safe flow of traffic.

Downtown Early Morning Parking Ban Scheduled to begin Jan. 2 The downtown early morning parking ban was first introduced as a pilot project in winter 2018. Feedback and recommendations from the pilot have been considered and integrated into the 2019 ban, where possible. The Downtown Early Morning Parking Ban is set to begin Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019, however it may come into effect earlier if there are significant snowfalls that impede the safe flow of traffic. The ban is lifted when conditions are favourable; this often occurs in early April but primarily depends on the amount of snow remaining and if it impedes the safe flow of traffic. While the ban is in place, vehicles are not permitted to park between 4 and 6 a.m. on: •

Water Street, from Prescott to Waldegrave

•

Duckworth, from Cochrane to New Gower

GOWER ST.

DUCKWORTH STR EET

T. ES AL GD RIN SP

ST. GEORGE

WATER STREET

GOWER ST. CO CH RA NE ST.

NEW

W AL DE GR AV ES T.

PRESCOTT ST.

Any vehicle parked in violation of the ban will be ticketed and if the street needs to be plowed will be towed at the owner’s expense. ST. GOWER

BOND ST.

VICTORIA ST.

RD. EN’S QUE

WATER STREET

HARBOUR DRIVE

Late night parking restriction between 4 a.m. and 6 a.m.

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Downtown Overnight Snow Removal We conduct snow removal operations in the downtown area overnight when there is the least amount of pedestrian and vehicle traffic. For a complete list of streets we include in the downtown snow removal area, check our website at stjohns.ca/snow.

Is my street schedule for snow removal? If you live or work overnight in the downtown snow removal area, by 3 p.m. each day you can find the streets we’ve scheduled for overnight snow removal. To know if your downtown street is scheduled for overnight snow removal: •

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Check map.stjohns.ca/snow

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Call 576-SNOW (7669) or 311

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Check for signs placed in snowbanks and at the ends of the street where we’ll be removing snow

Where to Park When your street is scheduled for snow removal, you need to move your vehicle(s) off the street for the night. But where do you park instead? 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 Center, 40 Mundy Pond Road If you choose to park in a downtown parking zone other than what your parking permit indicates, that is okay for that night only as long as that street is not scheduled for snow removal as well. 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 parking zone during snow removal operations.

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. *NOTE: Towing Charge may change as a tender for towing services closes after the City Guide is sent to the printer.

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) 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. By credit card only Please note: Payments cannot be accepted on statutory holidays

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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Snowclearing Levels of Service 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. Some sidewalks in the downtown core are salted and/or plowed following snow events.

Outside Downtown

The City clears and salts sidewalks on at least one side of the majority of all arterial and collector streets. A few streets classified as residential that provide connections between these streets have also been included. There are separate routes for sidewalk clearing, sidewalks have the same priority as the adjacent street with the exception of the immediate area in front of schools, which are Priority 1.

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

Learn more about snow clearing: www.stjohns.ca/snow

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Every second counts

St. John’s Regional Fire Department Chief Sherry Colford

There are approximately 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 to keep 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; high priority areas include schools and hospitals. “If your home or business is on fire, every second counts,” says Sherry Colford, Fire Chief of the St. John’s Regional Fire Department.

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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Report damaged hydrants by contacting Access St. John’s:

“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 Colford.

Call 311

“Everyone will appreciate it if you keep the hydrants closest to you cleared.”

iPhone or Android app, search: 311 St. John’s

Online www.stjohns.ca/access-311

Safe Play Children love to have fun in the snow! Make sure they are safe by reminding them to be careful around snow banks – snow pushed by snow plows is full of road gravel and potentially other hazards. Remember that banks are typically unstable and not safe for tunneling.

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Double the distance

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Pass the Salt

Save your paint and stay safe Give snow equipment space

Winter road conditions demand more space for stopping

The Snowhawk

some fashion statements are a ticketable offence

Beware of The Blade Clear the snow before you go!

Plows extend beyond the width of vehicle, look for warning beacons

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New to St. John’s? Check out MyNewStJohns.ca!

Wondering where to find food that is familiar, to get involved in arts or sports groups or to volunteer in the community?This new online tool can help you find the things you need to get settled in the city! My New St. John’s is an online and mobile-friendly services map to help newcomers easily find and access existing programs and services. Search for settlement services, language training, employment supports, community services, multicultural organizations and other services in the city and see what’s applicable to you by filtering by age and immigration category. You can even find out where you need to go by using the directions and transportation option functions. All this at your fingertips and more, at MyNewStJohns.ca. This initiative was made possible through financial support for the City of St. John’s, the Department of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency.

Be sure footed this winter No matter how well the snow is removed from parking lots or sidewalks, there will still be places that are slippery. Wearing the right shoes is the single most important thing you can do to stay safe when walking outside. Boots with rubber soles and non-slip treads are best, and shoe grippers or traction cleats add another layer of safety.

Walk like a penguin •

Bend slightly and walk flat footed

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Point your feet out slightly

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Keep your centre of gravity over your feet as much as possible

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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

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Get Engaged With Us In a time when information is coming at us fast and furious it can be difficult to keep up with everything that might impact us and how we can be involved in the conversation. As a large organization the City has many ways of getting information out, however engaging people in matters that are important to them requires different approaches and tools. Getting public feedback on various projects and initiatives is an important component of the City’s decision-making process. Often, residents tell us they are not always aware of the opportunities available to them.

Stay in the loop at engagestjohns.ca If you want to learn about engagement opportunities tied to City projects and initiatives, check out engagestjohns.ca. This site was launched in May 2015 and since then, there have been more than 75,000 visits to the page where you can read about various projects and provide your feedback. Currently, more than 1,600 residents are active registered users on the page which means they receive direct communication via email when new projects are added or when updates are available. By registering as a user on engagestjohns.ca, you will be better connected to learn about and follow along as projects proceed. If you haven’t already done so, sign up today.

Calendar of events Whenever the City hosts an engagement event, it is posted on the City website calendar of events. Find the calendar of events under ‘Quick Links’ at www.stjohns.ca.

e-updates Whenever a new project that includes engagement opportunities begins, a news item is posted to the City website. Anyone can sign up to receive e-updates of all City news items by choosing ‘News’ under ‘Quick Links’ at www.stjohns.ca. We also share many engagement opportunities through social media; search for @CityofStJohns on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

The City is also interested in hearing from you on how we can make our engagement processes better. Feel free to email your ideas to engage@stjohns.ca.

Learn more and contribute to the discussion at www.engagestjohns.ca

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Heritage Awards

114 Quidi Vidi Road is a recent Heritage Award winner. You can see the improvements made in these before and after photos.

Downtown Heritage Areas are the heart and soul of St. John’s. The City’s annual Heritage Awards recognize commercial and residential property owners for their work in rehabilitating, restoring and celebrating our rich built heritage. Citizens are encouraged to nominate a property they feel is deserving of this recognition. Property owners can also nominate their own property. Nominations are now being accepted for categories: • Preserving or restoring the original character of a heritage building or any building in a Heritage Area; • Rehabilitating an older building, including successfully integrating modern elements; • Respecting the character of a modern building in a Heritage Area; • Infill developments that blend into a neighborhood in a Heritage Area; Nomination deadline • Stewardship and long-term preservation of a heritage building or any building in a Friday, Jan. 11, 2019 Heritage Area. Nominations can include a photo of the property and a brief description outlining why the property should receive the award. To submit a nomination, or for more information: Call 709-570-2041 email planning@stjohns.ca application form: at stjohns.ca/forms-permits look under ‘Development Applications and Building Permits’

Heritage Day Awards Monday, Feb. 18, 2019 For more detail www.stjohns.ca >Living in St. John’s >Building, Renovation and Repairs >Heritage

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Heritage Financial Incentives Program The Heritage Financial Incentives Program is intended to defray some costs associated with maintaining and conserving designated Heritage Buildings and buildings located in the City’s designated Heritage Areas. The program is open March 1 to May 1 each year. Applications must include: •

A completed application form; at stjohns.ca/forms-permits look under ‘Development Applications and Building Permits’

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Photos of the property

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A description of the work to be completed, including two quotations.

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Applications may include work done in the past if the grant application is received within two years of the date the Building Permit was issued.

There are two types of grants in the Heritage Financial Incentives Program:

Heritage Maintenance Grant For the maintenance and repair to façade elements abutting a public street. A grant of up to 25 per cent of the material and labour costs will be available to a maximum of $1,000 per building, per calendar year. This may include but is not limited to: • Work to conserve the exterior such as: dormers, windows, doors and decorative features; • Work to reconstruct missing exterior elements; • Repainting of exterior elements; • Replacement or repair of roofing shingles, rain gutters, downspouts, flashing, exterior caulking and chimneys to prevent further deterioration.

Heritage Conservation Grant For the preservation, restoration and/or replacement of façade elements abutting a public street. A grant of up to 25 per cent of the material and labour costs will be available to a maximum of $5,000 per building, per calendar year. This may include but is not limited to: • Preservation of existing exterior architectural elements such as windows and doors, cladding, architectural trim and other significant features; • Restoration of exterior architectural elements which have been lost; • Replacement of existing exterior architectural elements that still exist but which are beyond preservation or repair.

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Recreation Registration Winter Recreation Programs

Open for Registration

St. John’s residents

Thursday, December 6 beginning at 7 a.m.

Residents from other municipalities

Thursday, December 13 beginning at 7 a.m.

Registration Options

We are no longer taking registration by phone on registration day.

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, 2019.

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!

Listings Key Due to the large number of programs and classes, you will see that we are using tables and a shorthand key to list everything in the Guide.

Guide M Tu W Th

Day Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

Sunday

Guide Jan Feb Mar Apr

Month January February March April

Guide PRCC Mews CEWP Southlands Animal Centre Kilbride Gonzaga North Bank Shea The Hub

Location 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 Animal Care and Adoption Centre, 81 Higgin’s Line Kilbride Lion’s Community Centre, 34 Fahey Street Gonzaga High School, 20 Smithville Crescent North Bank Lodge, Pippy Park Shea Heights Community Centre, 130 Linegar Avenue The Hub, 21 Merrymeeting Road

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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 $140 to $260.

For details on programs and services at our Community Centres www.stjohns.ca > Living in St. John’s > Recreation and Parks > Community Programs

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 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.

Cost per person

7707218

Neighbourhood Watch Are you concerned about crime in your neighbourhood?

Let’s Connect and Protect!

Call 726-0180 neighbourhoodwatch@stjohns.ca

Supported by

Drop-in

5 game pass

10 game pass

$17.50

$30

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Drop-in swim 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 from the front desk staff.

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.

All children 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.

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Fitness Dryland & aquatic fitness is for ages 16+. For fitness descriptions visit our website. Drop-in Fitness Wristbands must be worn by everyone in drop-in fitness sessions; receive your wristband from the front desk staff.

For fitness session descriptions go to: www.stjohns.ca >Living in St. John’s >Recreation and Parks >Fitness

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)

•

www.stjohns.ca > Living in St. John’s > Recreation and Parks > Fitness

•

Visit our Recreation Facilities

•

recreation@stjohns.ca Age Youth 3-18 & Senior 65+ Adult 19+

Drop In $4 $5

10 pass $35 $45

20 pass $60 $80

Fitness Courses for Registration

30 pass $75 $105

These courses require pre-registration, see page XX for details.

Course

Day

Dates

Time

Location

Cost

Beginner Yoga 13079

Jan 7-Feb 25

6:45-8pm

PRCC

$80

Beginner Yoga

13080

Mar 4-Apr 15

6:45-8pm

PRCC

$60 No class Mar 18

Beginner Yoga

13081

Jan 10-Feb 28

10:45am-noon

PRCC

$80

Beginner Yoga

13082

Mar 7-Apr 18

10:45am-noon

PRCC

$70

Intermediate Yoga 13083

Jan 7-Feb 25

8:15-9:30pm

PRCC

$80

Intermediate Yoga 13084

Mar 4-Apr 15

8:15-9:30pm

PRCC

$60 No class Mar 18

Intermediate Yoga 13085

Jan 9-Feb 27

6:45-8pm

PRCC

$80

Intermediate Yoga 13086

Mar 6-Apr 17

6:45-8pm

PRCC

$70

Intermediate Yoga 13087

Jan 10-Feb 28

9:15-10:30am

PRCC

$80

Intermediate Yoga 13088

Mar 7-Apri 18

9:15-10:30am

PRCC

$70

Mixed Yoga 13089

Jan 8-Feb 26

9:15-10:30am

PRCC

$80

Mixed Yoga 13090

Mar 5-Apr 16

9:15-10:30am

PRCC

$70

Mixed Yoga 13091

Jan 8-Feb 26

6:45-8pm

PRCC

$80

Mixed Yoga 13092

Mar 5-Apr 16

6:45-8pm

PRCC

$70

Power Yoga 13093

Jan 9-Feb27

8:15-9:30pm

PRCC

$80

Power Yoga 13094

Mar 6-Apr 17

8:15-9:30pm

PRCC

$70

Relaxation Yoga 13098

Feb 20-Apr 3

9:30-10:45am

Mews

$70

Relaxation Yoga 13097

Feb 20-Apr 3

noon-1:15pm

PRCC

$70

Yin Yoga 13095

Jan 8-Feb 26

8:15-9:30pm

PRCC

$80

Yin Yoga 13096

Mar 5-Apr 16

8:15-9:30pm

PRCC

$70

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Swimming lessons Our swim levels and lessons follow the Canadian Red Cross Swim program model and run at both Paul Reynolds Community Centre and H.G.R. Mews Community Centre from January 6 to March 30.

Starfish / Duck / Sea Turtle Parent & Tot lessons for 6 to 36 months of age children Maximum of 1 child to 1 adult 1 lesson per week of 30 minutes instruction & 20 minutes stay & play Mews and PRCC: $54 for 12 lessons; $49.50 for 11 lessons

Swim Preschool / Kids / Teens 1 lesson per week, 45 minute class Mews and PRCC: $78 for 12 lessons; $71.50 for 11 lessons

Adult Lessons Suitable for basics to stroke development levels. 1 lesson/practice per week, 50 minute session Mews and PRCC: $90 for 12 lessons; $82.50 for 11

Red Cross Swim – Adapted A parent or aide may be required to support the swimmer in the water. 1 lesson per week, 45 minute class Mews and PRCC: $156 for 12 lessons; $143 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.

For details on lesson days and times go to www.stjohns.ca > Living in St. John’s > Recreation and Parks > Swimming > Swimming Lessons

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 participants swimming level. Cost is $80 for four lessons, $60 for three lessons. This winter we’re offering three sets of lessons: Set 1: Jan 6 – Feb 2 Set 2: Feb 3 – Mar 2 Set 3: Mar 3 – Mar 30

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Aquatic Leadership Course and Code

Age

Day

Date

Time

Location

Cost

Junior Lifeguard Club 12636

10-13

Jan 7–Mar 25

5-6:50pm

PRCC

$99

Junior Lifeguard Club 12637

10-13

Jan 8-Mar 26

5-6:50pm

Mews

$108

Junior Lifeguard Club 12638

14-16

Jan 9-Mar 27

5-6:50pm

PRCC

$108

Junior Lifeguard Club 12639

14-16

Jan 10-Mar 28

5-6:50pm

Mews

$108

Red Cross Assistant Lifeguard 12640

12+

Jan 6-Feb 10

9am-5pm

PRCC

$175

Red Cross Lifeguard 12641

15+

Jan 20-Feb 24

9am-5pm

PRCC

$225

Red Cross Water Safety Instructor 12642

15+

Jan 6-Feb 17

9am-5pm

PRCC

$425

Red Cross Standard First Aid & CPRC 13687

15+

Jan 6-13

9am-5 pm

PRCC

$125

Junior Lifeguard Club

A new initiative of the City of St. John’s to help young 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, self-confidence and leadership skills.

Red Cross Assistant Lifeguard This course is designed to introduce participants to basic lifeguarding techniques used by swimming pool lifeguards. Expect a fun and actionpacked experience with exposure to the knowledge and skills used by lifeguard teams. Candidates must be at least 12 years-old and possess strong swimming skills. Please ask our Aquatics staff for a swim test if you are unsure if this level is right for you.

Red Cross Lifeguard

Note: Prerequisite for Red Cross Lifeguard is Red Cross Standard First Aid & CPR Level C Certification This course prepares Assistant Lifeguards to be trained and ready to supervise aquatic programs. Participants train to be pool deck ready by learning emergency preparedness, accident prevention, and leadership development and work to develop excellent 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. For more details on courses visit www.stjohns.ca > Living in St. John’s > Recreation and Parks > Swimming

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 and stroke development, drills and corrective strategies. Candidates apply their teaching skills and knowledge through online, 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 the Red Cross Level 10.

Red Cross Standard First Aid & CPR Level C This is a comprehensive two-day course offering first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills that meet the guidelines from the Canadian Red Cross. This is a prerequisite for the Red Cross Lifeguard Course.

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Donate to REAL and make a difference 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. Learn more, please visit www.stjohns.ca >Living in St. John’s … n a >Recreation and Parks c d a chil With your help >REAL Program

Give a child the gif t of play with one ea sy click through your RECconnect Accou nt!

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Volunteer Today! Give back to your community and build relationships with others all while having fun. Email: volunteer@stjohns.ca Phone: 576-8628 We will provide you with an application (also available on our website www.stjohns.ca, look under ‘Living in St. John’s’, choose ‘Your City’ then ‘Volunteer’) and a waiver to apply for a RNC Code of Conduct and Vulnerable Sector Check. When all documents have been submitted we will meet with you and match you with a rewarding and fulfilling placement.

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Inclusive Services Do you require support to participate in City of St. John’s recreation and leisure programs? To learn more about how we can help, or any of the programs and services listed here, contact Inclusive Services staff.

Application deadlines Easter Camps: After School Programs: Summer NEW:

Feb. 17, 2019 March 17, 2019 March 17, 2019

Pursuing Active Lifestyles For individuals with mild to moderate developmental disabilities to learn about the basic skills needed for active living. Participants take part in recreation and leisure activities in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere with caring leaders. Tuesdays, January 22 to May 7 (no program April 23) Paul Reynolds Community Centre, 35 Carrick Drive $90 Youth: ages 15 to 21, 6:45 to 8 p.m. Adults: age 22 and above, 8 to 9:15 p.m.

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.

Fit Finders 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.

Attendant Pass Persons with disabilities who require the support of an attendant to accompany them to events, may apply for an attendant pass.

Financial Support Financial support is available for children and youth facing financial barriers to participate in City of St. John’s Recreation Division activities. These requests are referred to the REAL Program, see page 38.

For more detail and descriptions of these services please visit www.stjohns.ca >Living in St. John’s >Recreation and Parks >Inclusive Services

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A young Joseph Coffin, now one half of the National award winning duo Nick Earle and Joe Coffin is a former So You think you’ve got Talent performer. Joe played our Youth stage for three years honing his musical skills and showcasing his talent all to prepare him for what was to come over the next few years. With three recordings under their belts that have brought the duo 2016 Canadian Folk Music Award for Young Performers, 2017 MusicNL Jazz/Blues Artist of the Year as well as host of ECMA and MusicNL nominations. They won the 2017 Maritimes to Memphis International Blues Challenge in the solo/duo category. Soon after, they proudly represented Atlantic Canada at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN, making it to the Semi-Finalist Round. All these awards all while constantly playing gigs at home and throughout Canada. Congratulations Joe.

! t n e l a T h ink You’ve Go T u t o .. . Y

Do you know Joe? We do!

So you think you’ve got Talent

Not your average Joe

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! Sunday, March 24 2-5 p.m. D.F. Recital Hall, School of Music Memorial University Anyone can attend for free – support these stars of tomorrow! Performers are ages 10-14, the application deadline is Wednesday, March 13. For more information or an application form:

Learn more at www.stjohns.ca >Living in St. John’s >Recreation and Parks >Youth

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

recreation@stjohns.ca 576-8630

“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

7632300

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Tel: 782-4455 Fax 782-4489 Email: actionglass2001@gmail.com 1503 Topsail Road, Paradise

7711288

Owned & Operated

levina429@gmail.com www.decorators.ca Interior/Exterior | Residential/Commercial

SCION Hair Studio is a Hair Studio specializing in creative highlighting, balayage, cutting and upstyling.

Feel free to call our Avalon Regional Offices located in St. John’s & Hr. Grace. St. John’s (709) 747-9000 Hr. Grace (709) 596-4181

Office Locations Near You! www.westernpetroleum.ca

www.scionhairstudio.com 709 737 2466 255 Majors Path suite 5

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For your garage door, work with real experts!

99 Clyde Ave, Mt. Pearl NL A1N 4R9

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Dr. Liu specializes in the use of acupuncture and herbal medicine for the treatment of the common cold, soft tissue injury, arthritis, pain management and other chronic conditions

SCION Hair Studio

7710051

7711189

Phone: (709) 722-9680 Website: ancnl.ca Follow us on Twitter: @ANC_NF Like us on Facebook: @AssociationForNewCanadians

84 Elizabeth Ave., 3rd Floor, Suite 4 www.chinesetherapy.ca xhliu@nfld.net 753-1150

7709107

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Dr. X. Hong Liu M.D. (China) R.Ac. M.Sc (MUN)

7704942

Cell: 743-6144 “Keep Your Resources Here. Shop Local”

Showcase your personality style and taste with an innovative and inspiring design decor

7708164

Leo Sears

(709) 368-7222 1 (866) 516-7222 www.ohdnl.com

On the Spot Window Chip Repair!

• Interior repaints • Wallpaper • Cabinet refinishing • Moulding installation

Natalie Sears Cell: 709-770-6286

KEVIN R. DOWNEY

7710143

Owner/Journeyman Painter (709)725-6862 Email: info@zenpainting.biz

7707961

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St. John’s City Guide Business Directory

To have your Business Listing featured in the St. John’s City Guide Business Directory, contact Lynn Tobin at 748-0876 or lynn.tobin@thetelegram.com

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Children & Youth Playgroups Course

Ages

Day

Dates

Time

Location

Cost

Playgroup 13134

0-5

Jan 14-Jun 10

10-11:30am

Southlands

$2, FREE for under 6 months

Playgroup 13134

0-5

Jan 19-Jun 15

10-11:30am

Southlands

$2, FREE for under 6 months

Playgroup 13135

0-5

Jan 7-May27

9:30-11:30am

Kilbride

$2, FREE for under 6 months

Playgroup

13133

0-5

Tu Th

Jan 8-Jun 20

9:30-11:30am

Kilbride

FREE

Active Start 13136

0-5

Jan 14-May 13

11am-12:30pm

PRCC

Active Start 13136

0-5

Jan 16-May 15

11am-12:30pm

PRCC

Mother Goose 13138

Up to age 2.5

Jan 15-Mar 19

10-11am

Shea

FREE

Sunday Fun-day

All ages

Jan 13-May 12

1-2:30pm

PRCC

$2, FREE for under 6 months

13137

$2, FREE for under 6 months $2, FREE for under 6 months

Preschool – requires registration (must be attending Kindergarten in September 2019) Course

Ages

Day

Dates

Time

Location

Cost

Preschool 13130

4-5

MWF

Jan 14-May 17

9am-noon

PRCC

$658

Preschool 13131

4-5

Tu Th

Jan 15-May 16

9am-noon

PRCC

$448

Preschool 13132

4-5

Tu Th

Jan 15-May 16

9am-noon

Southlands

$448

Art – requires registration Course

Ages

Day

Dates

Time

Location

Cost

Valentine Art 13143

5-12

Feb 7

6:30-8pm

PRCC

$14

Spring Art 13144

5-12

Apr 4

6:30-8pm

PRCC

$14

Paint Night 13141

10-12

Mar 5

6:30-8pm

PRCC

$14

5+ (must be accompanied by a registered adult)

Apr 9

6:30-8pm

PRCC

$14

Family Paint Night

13145

Sport – requires registration, unless noted Course

Ages

Day

Dates

Time

Location

Cost

Ball Hockey 13146

12-16

Jan 13-Apr 14

6-7:00pm

Mews

$52

Basketball 13147

12-16

Jan 13-Apr 14

6-7:00pm

PRCC

$52

Beginner Handball Demo 13148

10-12

Jan 15

3:30-4:30pm

PRCC

FREE

Beginner Handball Demo 13149

12-16

Jan 17

3:30-4:30pm

PRCC

FREE

Beginner Handball 13151

10-12

Jan 22-Mar 26

3:30-4:30pm

PRCC

$40

Beginner Handball 13152

12-16

Jan 24-Mar 28

3:30-4:30pm

PRCC

$40

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Children & Youth Leadership – requires registration Course

Ages

Day

Dates

Time

Location

Cost

Babysitters Course 13156

11-14

Feb 2

9am-4pm

Kilbride

$55

Babysitters Course 13155

11-14

Mar 2

9am-4pm

PRCC

$55

Babysitters Course

11-14

Apr 25

9am-4pm

PRCC

$55

13158

Home Alone Safety

13254

10-12

Feb 18

9am-4pm

PRCC

$55

Home Alone Safety

13154

10-12

Mar 30

9am-4pm

Southlands

$55

Home Alone Safety

13157

10-12

Apr 23

9am-4pm

PRCC

$55

14-18

Feb 13-Apr 3

3:30-5:30pm

Gonzaga

$60

Youth Inclusion Leader

13159

Workshops – requires registration (to be determined) Course

Ages

Day

Dates

Time

Location

Cost

Animal Care 13231

12-16

Feb 13

6-8pm

Animal Centre

$14

Animal Care 13232

12-16

Mar 20

6-8pm

Animal Centre

$14

Emergency Pet First Aid 13233

12-16

Feb 20

5-8pm

TBD

$20

Skiing & Snowshoeing

13229

12-16

Feb 5

6-8pm

North Bank

$14

Skiing & Snowshoeing

13230

12-16

Mar 5

6-8pm

North Bank

$14

Youth Drop Ins Course

Ages

Day

Dates

Time

Location

Cost

Drop In - Girls 13165

10-14

Jan 14-May 20

6:30-8pm

Southlands

FREE

Drop In 13164

10-14

Tu Th

Jan 15-May 23

6:15-8:15pm

Southlands

FREE

Drop In 13161

10-14

Jan 9-Jun 12

6:30-8pm

Shea

FREE

Drop In - Girls 13162

10-14

Jan 10-Jun 13

6:30-8pm

Shea

FREE

Drop In 13160

10-14

Jan 8-Jun 11

6:30-8pm

Shea

FREE

Drop In 13167

10-14

Jan 14-Jun 12

6-7:30pm

Kilbride

FREE

Drop In 13169

12-16

Jan 17-Jun 20

6-7:30pm

Kilbride

FREE

Drop In 13163

11-16

Jan 13-Apr 14

3-5pm

PRCC

Be a Helmet Head When sledding and skating, protect your head by wearing a CSA approved helmet. Accidents can happen, especially when everyone is having fun and paying less attention to the risks.

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Adult Handicraft & Art Adult courses are for ages 18+ and requires registration, see page 32. Crafting – requires registration. Basic knowledge an asset. Course

Day

Dates

Time

Location

Cost

Knitting Circle 13193

Jan 21-April 1

10:30am-noon

Mews

$3 drop in

Knitting Circle 13194

Jan 22-April 2

9-10:30am

PRCC

$3 drop in

Rug Hooking Floor Mat 13195

Jan 14-Feb 18

9am-noon

Mews

Quilting Double Irish Chain 13196

Jan 23-Mar 27

6:30-9pm

Southlands

$137 Frame and hook provided $100 Must bring a sewing machine

Valentines Day - Door Décor 13210

Feb 4

1 – 3 pm

Mews

$15

St. Patrick’s Door Décor 13211

Mar 4

1 – 3 pm

Mews

$15

Spring String Art 13212

April 1

1 – 3 pm

Mews

$15

Art – requires registration Course

Day

Dates

Time

Location

Cost

Acrylic Painting – Florals 13242

Jan 18

6:30 – 9:30pm

CEWP

$12

Acrylic Painting – Hot Air Balloon 13243

Feb 22

6:30 – 9:30pm

CEWP

$12

Acrylic Painting – Beach & Wine Glass 13244

Mar 8

6:30 – 9:30 pm

CEWP

$12

Acrylic Painting – Jar of Pansies 13245

Mar 29

6:30 – 9:30pm

CEWP

$12

Acrylic Painting – Lilacs 13246

April 5

6:30 – 9:30pm

CEWP

$12

Acrylic Painting – 13197

Jan 16

6:30 – 9:30pm

Southlands

$12

Acrylic Painting – 13198

Feb 13

6:30 – 9:30pm

Southlands

$12

Acrylic Painting – 13199

March 13

6:30 – 9:30pm

Southlands

$12

Acrylic Painting – 13200

April 17

6:30 – 9:30pm

Southlands

$12

Acrylic Painting - Valentine’s Day - 13685

Jan 28

1 - 3 pm

Mews

$12

Acrylic Painting – 13201

Jan 29

6:30 – 9:30pm

Kilbride

$12

Acrylic Painting - St. Patrick’s Day - 13686

Feb 25

1 - 3 pm

Mews

$12

Acrylic Painting – 13202

March 19

6:30 – 9:30pm

Kilbride

$12

Oil Painting 13247

Jan 17–Jan 31

6:30 – 9:30pm

CEWP

$36

Oil Painting 13248

Feb 21–Mar 7

6:30 – 9:30pm

CEWP

$36

Oil Painting 13249

Mar 21–Apr 4

6:30 – 9:30pm

CEWP

$36

Water Colour 13203

Jan 21–Feb 11

6:30 – 9pm

PRCC

$40

Water Colour 13204

Jan 24–Feb 14

2 – 4:30pm

PRCC

$40

Water Colour 13205

Feb 28–Mar 11

6:30 – 9pm

PRCC

$40

Water Colour 13206

Feb 28-Mar 21

2 – 4:30pm

PRCC

$40

Drawing – Basic Drawing Shapes 13250

Jan 25

6:30 – 9:30pm

CEWP

$12

Drawing- Pastels 13251

Feb 1

6:30 – 9:30pm

CEWP

$12

Drawing – With Colored Pencils 13252

Mar 1

6:30 – 9:30pm

CEWP

$12

Drawing – Glass Objects 13253

Mar 15

6:30 – 9:30pm

CEWP

$12

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Adult Music & Dance Adult courses are for ages 18+ and requires registration (unless otherwise noted), see page 32. Music Course

Day

Dates

Time

Location

Cost

Accordion Level 1 13219

Jan 22 – Mar 12

10 – 11:30am

CEWP

$48

Accordion Level 2 13220

Jan 23 – Mar 13

10 – 11:30am

CEWP

$48

Intermediate Guitar 13222

Jan 21 – Mar 11

7:30 – 9pm

Mews

$48

Beginner Guitar 13224

Jan 24 – Mar 14

11am – 12:30pm

Mews

$48

Advanced Guitar 13225

Jan 24 – Mar 14

1:30 – 3pm

Mews

$48

Keyboarding Beginner* 13226

Jan 22 – Mar 12

9:30 – 10:45am

Mews

$40

Keyboarding Beginner 13227

Jan 24 – Mar 14

9:45 – 11am

PRCC

$40

Keyboarding Intermediate* 13228

Jan 22 – Mar 12

11am – 12:15pm

Mews

$40

Keyboarding Intermediate 13235

Jan 24 – Mar 14

11:15am – 12:30pm

PRCC

$40

Keyboarding Intermediate* 13236

Jan 22 – Mar 12

12:30 – 1:45pm

Mews

$40

Ukuele 13238

Jan 22 – Mar 12

1 – 2:30pm

CEWP

$48

Ukuele 13239

Jan 25 – Mar 15

10 – 11:30am

CEWP

$48

*pending instructor availability

Dance Course

Day

Dates

Time

Location

Cost

Line Dance (all levels) Drop in 13053

Jan 14 – April 15

1 – 2pm

PRCC

$4 per drop-in class

Beginner Line Dance 13054

Jan 15 – Feb 26

11am – noon

Mews

$28

Beginner Line Dance 13055

Mar 5 – April 16

11am – noon

Mews

$28

Beginner/Intermediate Line Dance 13056

Jan 15 – Feb 26

12:15 – 1:15pm

Mews

$28

Beginner/Intermediate Line Dance 13057

Mar 5 – April 16

12:15 –1:15pm

Mews

$28

Intermediate Line Dance 13058

Jan 17 – Feb 28

12:15 – 1:15pm

Mews

$28

Intermediate Line Dance 13059

March 7 – April 18

12:15 – 1:15pm

Mews

$28

Advanced Line Dance 13060

Jan 17 – Feb 28

11am – noon

Mews

$28

Advanced Line Dance 13061

March 7 – April 18

11am – noon

Mews

$28

Advanced Line Dance 13062

Jan 18 – Mar 1

1 – 2pm

Mews

$28

Advanced Line Dance 13063

Mar 8 – April 12

1 – 2pm

Mews

$24

Beginner Line Dance 13064

Jan 16 – Feb 27

9:45-10:45am

PRCC

$28

Beginner Line Dance 13690

Mar 6 - April 17

9:45-10:45am

PRCC

$28

Beginner/Intermediate Line Dance 13065

Jan 16 – Feb 27

11am–noon

PRCC

$28

Beginner/Intermediate Line Dance 13691

Mar 6 - April 17

11am-noon

PRCC

$28

Ballroom for beginners 13182

Jan 13 – Mar 31

7:45 – 8:45pm

Mews

$48 partner required

Ballroom Intermediate 13183

Jan 13-Mar 31

9 – 10pm

Mews

$48 partner required

Newfoundland Traditional Dance with Live Music 13184

Jan 16-April 10

7:30 – 9pm

Mews

$6 per drop-in class

Time to Dance 13186

Jan 28–April 1

1:30–2:45pm

PRCC

$50

Scottish-Country Dance Drop in 13185

Jan 21-April 15 No class on Mar 18

7-8:30pm

PRCC

$6 per drop-in class

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Adult Leisure & Learning Adult course are for ages 18+ and requires registration (see p.32) unless otherwise noted.

Technology Courses – requires registration. If you have a tablet, smartphone or laptop, bring them along! Course

Day

Dates

Time

Location

Cost

Technology for Beginners Course 1 13213

Jan 18–Feb 8

10am-noon

PRCC

$32

Technology for Beginners Course 2 13214

Feb 22–March 15

10am-noon

PRCC

$32

Technology: Social Media 13215

Feb 15

10am-noon

PRCC

Technology: Android Devices 13216

March 22

10am-noon

PRCC

Technology: Apple Products 13218

March 29

10am-noon

PRCC

Leisure – requires registration, unless otherwise noted Course

Day

Dates

Time

Location

Cost

Bridge Level 1 13187

Jan 22-March 12

9-11:30am

Mews

$80

Bridge Level 2 13188

Jan 23-March 13

9-11:30am

PRCC

$80

Bridge Level 3 13189

Jan 21-March 11

9-11:30am

PRCC

$80

Social Time and Drop in Cards 13191

Jan 15 -April 9

10:30am-noon

PRCC

$3 fee per drop-in session

Social Time and Drop in Cards 13192

Jan 18-April 12

10:30am-noon

Mews

$3 fee per drop-in session

Intermediate Photography Part 2 13241

Tu & Th

Feb 26–Mar 14

10am-noon

Southlands

$30 DSLR Camera Required

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Keep Safe, Steer Clear!

Your One Stop Shop for Family and Friends in the East End!

Did you know the City has protected watersheds to ensure you have potable water? Windsor Lake and Broad Cove River, Bay Bulls Big Pond and Petty Harbour Long Pond provide the water used by St. John’s, Mount Pearl, Paradise, Conception Bay South and Portugal Cove – St. Philip’s. Crossing lakes and ponds can be hazardous at the best of times. Crossing our source waters is even riskier due to changing water levels underneath the ice. Help us protect the safety and quality of your drinking water: if your snowmobile goes through the ice, not only are you at risk but the gas, oil and toxins from your machine pose a threat to all residents.

576-4782 Come in and try some of our home-style dishes. If you are not sure what to have, try our

ALL DAY BREAKFAST.

Drop by for a game of pool or darts.

739-4355 Live bands every weekend Open jam sessions on Wednesday nights

753-2337 Check us out on FACEBOOK. Fall River Plaza • Torbay Road • St. John’s

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Older Adults These programs for ages 50+ require registration, see page 32 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 44-46.

Lifelong Learners These general interest courses give participants the opportunity to continue building skills and knowledge.

Singers and Singing There’s more to singing than what you hear on radio. We’ve been singing many thousands of years. Why, how and what do we sing about? Instructor: Frank Holden Lifelong Learners Title

Days

Dates

Time

Location

Cost

Singers & Singing 13237

Tu & Th

Feb 5–21

10am-noon

PRCC

$30

For more detail www.stjohns.ca >Living in St. John’s >Recreation and Parks >Seniors Programs

Aquatics, Fitness & Recreation for the whole family!

The Works offers swimming lessons for tots, children & adults. At the largest pool in the province, multiple classes & levels are offered at the same time, making it easier to bring the whole family. Swimming Lessons Recreational Swims Aquarena Fitness Centre Indoor Track Fitness Classes And More!

www.theworksnl.ca

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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 32. Meal, refreshments and transportation is included in the registration fee. All our outings are scent free. Individuals who wear scented products may be refused admission, at the discretion of City staff. Events and Outings – requires registration (50+) Title

Day

Date

Afternoon at North Bank Lodge 13038

Jan 24

Afternoon at North Bank Lodge 13041

Valentine’s Party 13044

Time

Location

1-4pm

Cost

North Bank

$15 includes City busing or own transportation

Mar 21

$10 if using GoBus

Feb 14

$19 includes City busing or own transportation

6:30-10:30pm

City Hall

$14 if using GoBus Pancake Brunch and Bingo 13050 St. Patrick’s Party 13047

March 5

11:30am-3:30pm

The Hub

$19 includes City busing or own transportation $14 if using GoBus

Mar 14

6:30-10:30pm

City Hall

$19 includes City busing or own transportation $14 if using GoBus

Transportation - events and outings

THEY NEED A BETTER FUTURE...

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: Please note: If the bus cannot fit into the parking lot it will park at the entrance of the lot. Building # 10 Pasadena Crescent Building # 25 Tiffany Lane Riverhead Towers St. George’s Court Apartments Keane Place Apartments Kelly’s Brook Apartments Kenny’s Park Apartments Maplewood Apartments

The Bristol Thomas Estates Morgan Hollow Mt. Pleasant Manor Victoria Manor Wigmore Manor

And YOU can help! Beagle Paws is in need of LAND for a new Adoption and Education Centre. If you have land to sell or donate to help us build a better future please contact tasha@buildingforbeagles.com.

Be kind to the environment. 7705305

WWW.BUILDINGFORBEAGLES.COM

Recycle this guide when you have finished using it.

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Property Assessments Assessment Notices for St. John’s property owners are in the mail the last week of November. The Assessment Division is responsible for the market valuation of all properties within the boundary of the City of St. John’s. The assessed value of your property is multiplied by a mill rate, set annually by Council, and then water tax is added to applicable properties. This will determine your property tax bill. In this province, municipalities can only set one mill rate for residential properties and one mill rate for commercial properties, so everyone is taxed at an equal rate.

Learn more at www.stjohns.ca >Living in St. John’s >City Services >Assessment and Taxation

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How are assessments conducted? What does the City of St. John’s use to determine your assessed property value?

don’t reflect the current value of your property and are only used as a way for the City to determine a mill rate.

In St. John’s, assessments are done by our team of professional assessors, using nationally recognized processes and the latest in assessment technology and systems. Assessors are trained and accredited to provide an accurate, independent and thorough valuation of your property. We have a team of 18 assessors who work on a three-year cycle to assess the city’s 40,000 residential and 2,600 commercial properties. They use data from a variety of sources to prepare property files, including neighbourhood market data, sale history, permits for renovations and additions, site visits, neighbourhood scans and even construction information dating back to when your property was first built. Historical data is important to our assessment team, but so is current information, gathered from neighbourhood visits on foot, using our Google car technology and also scans from the air, using software called Assessment Analyst. A plane, flying 1.68 kilometres (5500 feet) above St. John’s, provides images that help us to accurately measure property dimensions and analyze the exterior of properties for changes that may impact a property’s value. It also allows us to capture work that was undertaken

Property taxes from 2016 to 2018 were based on assessed values as of January 1, 2014. At that time, our economy was on an upswing and property values reflected that by being up over the previous assessments. In 2017, the market was declining slightly, and some properties will likely see a drop in assessed value.

without a permit – this makes the system more fair and equitable. Properties are assessed at market value as of the base date of assessment. In this province, all properties are assessed based on a pre-determined date, set once every three years. The assessments for 2019-2021 are based on market values on January 1, 2017. Although this might seem like a long time ago, this is the date that every municipality is using for property assessments for 2019 as directed by provincial legislation. It is important to remember that because the base market date is always about two years behind, assessments prepared for municipalities

This does not mean that all assessments will drop in value – in fact, if you have made significant improvements to your property, if your neighbourhood has become a more desirable real estate area, or assessment related data has been updated, your property value may increase. Assessed values are unique, which means that it is difficult to speak generally about market trends and predict accurately the impact on your specific property. Once you receive your assessment notice, you should consider if this assessment seems correct as of the base date. If the value on the notice seems to differ with where you thought your assessment should be then you should contact the Assessment Division. You can look up the assessed value of any property in St. John’s on our website (see box in top right), choose ‘Property Assessment Search Application’. CG

Have a question or concern about your assessment? Do you have a question or concern about your assessment? •

Step one is to contact the Assessment Division to communicate your concern and have our team verify that there is no error in your assessment. To contact us, call 709-576-8929

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If your assessment is accurate, according to our staff, but you do not agree with the assessed value, Assessment Review Court allows property owners an opportunity for an independent review of their property.

How do I appeal my assessment? Generally speaking the recipient of an assessment notice has 30 days from the date of issue to file an appeal with the City Clerk, however, this year Council has extended the appeal period to 60 days. The final date for acceptance of an appeal is stated on your notice. A fee of $60 for residential and $200 for commercial appeals is required and will be returned should the appeal be successful. Council will appoint an independent person to act as the Commissioner of the Assessment Review Court. The Commissioner hears appeals filed by property owners and has the power to determine if the assessment determined by the City’s Assessment Division is to increase, decrease or remain the same. For information on filing an appeal, see the front section of the Notice of Assessment.

“Ensure every pet has a safe return home with the help of a 24PetWatch microchip.” By Cindy R. McGrath Manager, Animal Care & Adoption Centre Losing a pet can be a stressful situation. The staff at the City’s Animal Care & Adoption Centre, 81 Higgins Line, holds microchip clinics monthly. For a fee of $40.25 the City Veterinarian implants a microchip into your pet that will provide national registration with 24PetWatch Lost Pet Recovery Service. To qualify for the program all dogs must be registered with the City of St. John’s.

identification number linking the pet to the owner’s contact information, increasing the likelihood of a quick and safe return. 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 call576-8499.

A microchip is permanently implanted in the pet and stored with a unique

To book a microchip appointment visit www.stjohns.ca >Quick Links >RECconnect >Activities >Pets

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