St. John's City Guide, Winter 2023

WINTER 2023

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The Development Team is here to help Page 4

2023 Waste and Recycling Calendars Inside - Pages 12-13

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City Council Mayor Danny Breen (he/him) 576-8477 dbreen@stjohns.ca DannyBreenNL dannybreen.ca

Deputy Mayor Sheilagh O’Leary (she/her) 576-8363 soleary@stjohns.ca Sheilagholeary OLeary

Ward 1 Councillor Jill Bruce (she/her) 576-7144 jbruce@stjohns.ca jillmbruce

Ward 2 Councillor Ophelia Ravencroft (she/her) 576-8243 oravencroft@stjohns.ca voteophelia.ca

Ward 3 Councillor Jamie Korab (he/him) 576-8643 jkorab@stjohns.ca jamiekorab jamie.Korab jamiekorab.ca

Ward 4 Councillor Ian Frouden (he/him) 576-8217 ifroude@stjohns.ca ianfroude ianfroude.ca

Ward 5 Councillor Carl Ridgeley (he/him) 576-2332 cridgeley@stjohns.ca

Councillor at Large Ron Ellsworth (he/him) 576-8584 rellsworth@stjohns.ca RonEllsworth ellsworth2021.ca

Councillor at Large Maggie Burton (she/her) 576-8219 mburton@stjohns.ca mmburton maggieatlarge maggieburton.com

Councillor at Large Sandy Hickman (he/him) 576-8045 shickman@stjohns.ca SandyHAtLarge SandyHickman

Councillor at Large Debbie Hanlon (she/her) 576-8286 dhanlon@stjohns.ca DebbieHanlon1

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Contents

EV Charging Stations.................................... 3 My New St. John’s Live Expo..................... 4 Heritage Plan................................................... 6 New City Website.......................................... 7 Waste and Recycling.............................. 8-13 Fall Planting....................................................14 Continuous Improvement.......................15 Paid Parking.............................................16-17 Fitness..............................................................18 Swimming......................................................19 Recreation Registration.............................20 Facility Rentals..............................................21 REAL Program........................................ 22-23 Aquatic Leadership.............................. 24-25 Children and Youth.............................. 26-27 Outdoor...........................................................28 Inclusion Services........................................29 Adult.......................................................... 30-31 Older Adult...............................................32-33 Pumpkin Walk...............................................34 Music @ ...........................................................35 Humane Services.........................................36 Fire Safety................................................ 38-39

The City uses proven continuous improvement (C.I.) tools and methods to tackle process problems and engage staff in problem solving. Learn more by searching ‘continuous improvement’ at StJohns.ca

Continuous Improvement Success The St. John’s Regional Fire Department is mandated to provide fire and life safety inspections of public assembly buildings in the region. The date for re-inspection (six months, one year, 18 months, 2 years, etc.) is based on a risk assessment model. On average, 1,400 inspections were conducted each year with each inspection taking approximately three hours to complete.

C.I.

C A S E S T U DY FIRE INSPECTION PROCESS

The Challenge When this project began, rework in the fire inspection process that included manual note taking and data entry and re-entry was impacting capacity.

The Solution A project team came together to implement Continuous Improvement methodology and tools with the goal of streamlining the inspection process and improving capacity: • Violations previously tracked by paper were documented electronically and sent to property owners by email.

• A review of the risk assessment model was conducted to determine if and when properties were required to have an inspection and what service standard was necessary.

• Tablets were piloted to allow for easy on-site documentation and one-time data entry.

As a result of these improvements, the time required to complete each inspection was reduced by 30 minutes thereby allowing for improved capacity.

The St. John’s Regional Fire Department continues to monitor the process to identify opportunities for additional improvements.

How You Benefit One of the City’s strategic goals is to develop and deliver programs, services and public spaces that build safe, healthy, and vibrant communities. Fire inspections ensure that spaces where the public gather are safe and code compliant. It is essential that property owners have inspections conducted in a timely manner and that firefighters responding to these buildings have accurate and updated information. By improving the inspection process, all stakeholders benefit.

The City of St. John’s is committed to continuously looking at what we do and how we do it to ensure we are performing effectively and achieving results. Through continuous improvement, we are making our processes more efficient to deliver more value to our citizens.

Better, every day.

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The Development Team: Here to Help Whether you are a property developer looking to build a new subdivision, a business owner looking to open a new business or simply a resident who wants to build a new house, there are several municipal rules and guidelines to follow.

“As a developer in the City, we meet with the Development Team at the initial stages of every project as standard practice,” said Keith Noseworthy, PTech, Project Manager for KMK Capital Inc. “The Development Team helps to ensure that the project starts out on the right foot.”

Are you allowed to build in the proposed area? Do you need to apply for rezoning? Does Council have to vote on your plans or can City staff approve them? Is there a need for public engagement on your idea?

Meeting before you make a formal application can save time and energy.

Our team of professional staff are there to help with development ideas and plans. The Development Team provides information on issues for the development of a specific site and the requirements of the City. They meet with individuals, firms or developers who wish to make an application to the City for the development of property.

Meetings can be formal or informal, in-person or by video, and discussions are confidential and are not disclosed as public information. The goal is to help developers navigate the St. John's Development Regulations.

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The team includes staff from Engineering, Planning and Development, Legal Services and other City departments, depending on the specific issues.

If you need further information or would like to arrange a meeting with the Development Team, contact us at developmentteam@stjohns.ca

Subscribe feature offers greater flexibility on new website Our new website is now live at StJohns.ca. The new site has improved search functionality and a fresh new look – and it’s easier now than every before to follow the news and information that matters most to you.

There are many ways you can subscribe to receive news and information from the City: •

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subscribe to calendars

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subscribe to receive news and information

Re-subscribe to continue getting email updates Did you previously subscribe to receive e-Updates from the City? Because we need to protect your confidential personal information, we can’t provide your contact details to our vendor. This means you need to sign up again on our new site. We apologize for the inconvenience of having to sign up again, but the new site allows you to be more selective in what you receive from us via email.

There are now more categories of news to choose from, allowing you greater control over your inbox.

You don’t need to unsubscribe; after a period of time we will discontinue your subscription to the old site.

If you previously subscribed to receive emergency water advisories and advisories on downtown street cleaning or snow removal, no need to resubscribe! We’re maintaining those lists because those advisories come from a different application.

Have questions on what to do? Reach out to Access St. John’s and they will gladly help you with the process.

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Snow Clearing Levels of Service Snowclearing operations are impacted by many factors.

Weather conditions following a snow event such as drifting, rain, or a sudden temperature drop could delay our snow clearing timelines. Public health guidelines could also have an impact on staff levels, should there be an exposure to COVID-19. While the City uses its best efforts to clear snow in a timely manner, our harsh climate can impact snow clearing.

Snow plowing, sidewalks

Ice control, streets

Sidewalk Priority

Complete one application of ice control materials on streets within three hours of ice conditions.

Snow plowing, streets For snowfalls of up to 25 centimeters, complete an initial cut on 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.

Street Priority Order

Depending on the amount of snow on the ground, most streets in the sidewalk program will be plowed within four to seven days following the end of the storm. The time to complete this will increase if a new storm occurs during this time frame.

View the sidewalk map at: map.StJohns.ca/sidewalk Downtown The St. John’s Snow Removal Regulations require properties adjacent to designated downtown streets to keep sidewalks clear of ice and snow.

Outside Downtown The City clears and salts sidewalks on at least one side of many arterial and collector streets. School zones, however, are given top priority for sidewalk clearing operations.

Priority 1A = School Zones Priority 1 = First side of arterial roads and downtown business district (main pedestrian corridors)

Streets are salted and plowed on a priority basis.

Priority 2 = Second side of multi-lane arterial roads and downtown business district, and first side of collectors

Priority 1 = major and minor arterials

Priority 3 = Second side of remaining arterial roads (with both sides serviced)

Priority 2 = collector streets Priority 3 = minor streets and cul-de-sacs Priority 4 = private lanes maintained by the City

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Priority 4 = Second side of collector streets (with both sides serviced) and any remaining sections of the sidewalk program

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Early morning parking restriction between 4 and 6 a.m.

Winter Parking Restrictions To safely and effectively clear snow from streets, the City of St. John’s restricts parking on streets by area, time of day, and/or dependent on operational requirements.

Violating winter parking restrictions can result in a ticket being issued or the vehicle being towed.

For more details of each winter parking restriction, check our websites:

StJohns.ca/snow map.StJohns.ca/snow

4 to 6 a.m. daily, once in effect On-street parking in the Business District is restricted throughout the winter to allow for early morning snow clearing regardless of snow or street conditions.

Outside the Downtown and Business District Once in effect - 12:30 to 7:30 a.m. daily.

The on-street parking restriction outside the Downtown and Business District is in effect throughout winter regardless of snow or street conditions.

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24 Hour Parking Restriction

From December 1 to March 31 parking is prohibited 24 hours a day, regardless of snow/street conditions, on streets with designated Snow Route signs.

Implemented as operationally required outside the Downtown and Business District

Downtown

Scheduled as required 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.

On-street parking in the Downtown is occasionally restricted throughout the winter on streets when they are scheduled for snow removal operations.

Business District

11:00 PM - 6:00 AM

The Deputy City Manager of Public Works can implement a 24-hour parking restriction outside the Downtown and Business District when necessary for snow clearing and/or snow removal. When in effect, vehicles cannot park on streets outside the Downtown and Business District area at anytime. Notice of the 24-hour parking restriction will be posted on the City’s website as a Public Advisory.

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Downtown Overnight Snow Removal Downtown snow removal operations take place overnight between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. when there is reduced pedestrian & vehicle traffic.

If your vehicle is towed

A complete list of streets included in the Downtown snow removal area can be found at StJohns.ca/snow.

Impound Fees and Payments

Streets scheduled daily for snow removal visit map.StJohns.ca/snow.

Administration Charge: $50

Is my street scheduled for snow removal?

Streets scheduled for overnight snow removal are normally posted by 3 p.m. each day.

To find out if your Downtown street is scheduled for overnight snow removal: • Check map.StJohns.ca/snow

Towing Charge: $200 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 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday By cash, credit or debit card

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By calling 311 or 754-CITY (2489) 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.

By credit card only

• Sign up to receive an email by 3 p.m. each day, at StJohns.ca/st-johns-e-updates • Call Access St. John’s at 311 or 754-CITY (2489) • 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 from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. on the dates indicated. Any vehicle parked on a street scheduled for snow removal at this time may be ticketed or towed at the owner’s expense.

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

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For rental vehicles, the name and address on government identifications matches the name and address of the rental agreement

Alternate parking options include: • City Hall parking garage, 8 New Gower Street, free to the public

on weekends and 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. on weekdays

• privately owned parking garages at 351 Water Street and

330 Duckworth Street, parking by fee

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Pay for Parking using PayByPhone or a Pay Station In all areas where public parking is available, look for signs that indicate the parking restrictions in the area. Note that payment is not required for parking after 6 p.m. on weekdays, or during weekends.

StJohns.ca/PaidParking

Pay Station If you do not wish to use PayByPhone, you can visit a pay station to make your payment using a credit card, debit card (tap only) or smartphone.

1. Park your vehicle and look for a sign nearby with a zone number.

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If you have a smartphone, PayByPhone is an application available in your app store, visit: paybyphone.com If you do not have a smartphone, you can call 1-866-234-7275 to make a payment.

Look for PayByPhone signs to get location number Maximum parking stay

2. Go to the pay station and press any button to begin.

3. Select payment method. You can use a debit card (tap), credit card or smartphone. Pay stations do not accept cash.

4. Confirm your parking zone number. The zone number will be on a sign near your vehicle.

5. Enter your licence plate number.

Range of times when payment is required

6. Choose the amount of time you wish to pay for parking.

Direction in which these rules apply

7. Confirm the payment.

Range of days when payment is required

Where to download the app Website to pay or download the app

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Phone number to call to pay (866-234-7275) Location number to enter when paying

Provide your feedback on our New Planning Applications Web Page The City has launched a new web page at EngageStJohns.ca to provide easier access to all the relevant information related to planning applications in one location.

For the first time, residents can provide input online and view the status of applications as they move through the City’s approval process.

The site will include information about applications for amendments to the Envision St. John’s Municipal Plan and Development Regulations such as map amendments (rezonings) and text amendments (changing the development policies or development standards).

Features of the new site include: • all information related to new applications is in one place • ability to view City decision notes, amendments, land use reports and status of applications as they go through the Council approval process • easy access to ask questions or provide input to Council on decisions related to applications when they are open for feedback • frequently asked questions (FAQ) section to learn more about the planning process at the City 10

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Register to receive updates To receive updates when new projects are added to the site and to provide feedback on active projects, please set up an account – click ‘register’ on the EngageStJohns.ca website.

The City will also continue to accept public comments through the City Clerk’s Office via email at cityclerk@stjohns.ca or via mail at P.O. Box 908, St. John’s, NL, A1C 5M2. Be sure to include the name of the application in your submission.

This is a one-year pilot project where success will be monitored. Users will be asked for feedback during and after the pilot period. If you have feedback about the pilot, send it to engage@stjohns.ca.

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, bag or tie the tree.

Quidi Vidi Lake Parking Lot

Residential Drop Off

Large gravel lot off The Boulevard From Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022 to Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023 (excluding Dec. 31 and Jan. 1)

340 East White Hills Road Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022 to Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023 Open Tuesdays to Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Yard waste including trees and branches is accepted year round.

Christmas Tree Chipping Ever wonder what happens to your real Christmas tree after you bring it to our drop off sites? They are turned into chips and then use as mulch on shrub beds around the City. Most are used in Bowring Park, Bannerman Park, Mundy Pond Park and the City Depot.

The amount of chips collected from Christmas trees accounts for about 40% of what is needed for mulch. Another 20% is acquired from fallen trees, pruning material and brush. The remaining 40% is purchased locally.

At one time, chips were available to residents but since the use of real Christmas trees has decreased substantially, we can no longer do so. When chips were provided to residents,

between 12,000 and 15,000 trees were collected annually.

Presently, the City receives less than 3,500 Christmas trees at our drop off sites.

To transport chips, staff use the Collectomatic garbage truck because of its large capacity, smooth offloading and ease of chip acceptance from the chipper.

Parks staff use a garbage truck to transport the chipped trees to the Parks storage facility. These chips are then used during the summer months in parks spaces and horticultural sites.

The use of chips allows us to offset the purchase of mulch and the chips don’t end up in the landfill.

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Normal Garbage Day 1A Monday

Area 1A to 5A, 2023 2020

Garbage/ Garbage/Yard Recycling Waste/Recycling

Area

Curbside Collection

2A Tuesday

Learn your area at CurbitStJohns.ca or call 311 or 754-CITY (2489).

3A Wednesday

• Waste must be put at the curb between 6 and 8 a.m. on your collection day only.

4A Thursday 5A Friday

• Garbage carts and bags must be properly placed Holiday H H (ie. not on sidewalks/snowbanks).

• In manual areas garbage bags must be completely covered from April to November.

• Yard waste must be in paper yard waste bags; put at the curb on your recycling days from May to November.

• Cancelled collections (ie. storm, holiday) take place the next day along with that days regularly scheduled collection.

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M 3 10 17 24

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T 4 11 18 25

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4 11 18 25

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3 10 17 24 31

January W

4 11 18 25

T 5 12 19 26

April

W 5 12 19 26

T

6 13 20 27

July

W 5 12 19 26

4 11 18 25

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6 13 20 27

7 14 21 28

T

5 12 19 26

S 7 14 21 28

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October W

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S

7 14 21 28

M 6 13 20 27

M

1 8 15 22 H 29

M 7 14 21 28

M 6 13 20 27

T 7 14 21 28

T

2 9 16 23 30

T

1 8 15 22 29

T 7 14 21 28

February W

1 8 15 22

T 2 9 16 23

May

W

3 10 17 24 31

T

4 11 18 25

August W

2 9 16 23 30

T 3 10 17 24 31

November W

1 8 15 22 29

T

2 9 16 23 30

F 3 10 17 24

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5 12 19 26

F 4 11 18 25

F

3 10 17 24

S 4 11 18 25

S

6 13 20 27

S 5 12 19 26

S

4 11 18 25

M 6 13 20 27

M 5 12 19 26

T 7 14 21 28

T 6 13 20 27

M

T

4 H 11 18 25

5 12 19 26

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T

4 11 18 25 H

5 12 19 26 H

March

W

1 8 15 22 29

T 2 9 16 23 30

F 3 10 17 24 31

S 4 11 18 25

F

S

June

W 7 14 21 28

T

1 8 15 22 29

2 9 16 23 30

September W

6 13 20 27

T

7 14 21 28

December W

6 13 20 27

T

7 14 21 28

3 10 17 24

F 1 8 15 22 29

S 2 9 16 23 30

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S

1 8 15 22 29

2 9 16 23 30

Normal Garbage Day 1B Monday

Area 1B to 5B, 2023

Garbage/ Garbage/Yard Recycling Waste/Recycling

Area

Curbside Collection

2B Tuesday

Learn your area at CurbitStJohns.ca or call 311 or 754-CITY (2489).

3B Wednesday

• Waste must be put at the curb between 6 and 8 a.m. on your collection day only.

4B Thursday 5B Friday

• Garbage carts and bags must be properly placed Holiday H H (ie. not on sidewalks/snowbanks).

• In manual areas garbage bags must be completely covered from April to November.

• Yard waste must be in paper yard waste bags; put at the curb on your recycling days from May to November.

• Cancelled collections (ie. storm, holiday) take place the next day along with that days regularly scheduled collection.

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2 9 16 23 30

M 3 10 17 24

T

3 10 17 24 31

T 4 11 18 25

M

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3 H 10 17 24 31

4 11 18 25

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2 9 H 16 23 30

T

3 10 17 24 31

January W

4 11 18 25

T

5 12 19 26

April

W 5 12 19 26

T

6 13 20 27

July

W 5 12 19 26

W

6 13 20 27

7 14 21 28

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6 13 20 27

7 14 21 28

T 5 12 19 26

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October 4 11 18 25

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F 6 13 20 27

S

1 8 15 22 29

S 7 14 21 28

M 6 13 20 27

M

1 8 15 22 H 29

M 7 14 21 28

M 6 13 20 27

T 7 14 21 28

T

2 9 16 23 30

T

1 8 15 22 29

T 7 14 21 28

February W

1 8 15 22

T

2 9 16 23

May

W

3 10 17 24 31

T 4 11 18 25

August W

2 9 16 23 30

T

3 10 17 24 31

November W

1 8 15 22 29

T 2 9 16 23 30

F

3 10 17 24

F 5 12 19 26

F

4 11 18 25

F 3 10 17 24

S

4 11 18 25

S 6 13 20 27

S

5 12 19 26

S 4 11 18 25

M 6 13 20 27

M 5 12 19 26

T 7 14 21 28

T 6 13 20 27

M

T

4 H 11 18 25

5 12 19 26

M

T

4 11 18 25 H

5 12 19 26 H

March

W

1 8 15 22 29

T

2 9 16 23 30

June

W 7 14 21 28

T 1 8 15 22 29

F

3 10 17 24 31

4 11 18 25

F 2 9 16 23 30

S 3 10 17 24

September W

6 13 20 27

T

7 14 21 28

December W

6 13 20 27

T

7 14 21 28

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F

S

1 8 15 22 29

2 9 16 23 30

F 1 8 15 22 29

S 2 9 16 23 30

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When it comes to recycling electronics in St. John’s, What’s Inside Counts.

Submitted by Michelle Marley, Program Director, Electronic Producers Responsibility Association of NL EPRA/Recycle My Electronics programming supports a sustainable future for Newfoundlanders and Labradorians through safe, secure recycling of end-of-life electronics.

Recoverable resources count: Many of the materials inside our electronics, including plastic, glass, gold, silver and copper can be reused continuously. By recycling electronics, materials are recovered, recycled and reused — reducing our overall carbon footprint and also diverts e-waste from illegal export and Canadian landfills.

Safety and security counts: Responsible recycling ensures the safe and secure destruction of personal data stored on hardware. Important information is stored on our devices, and the security of personal data is an increasing concern. When electronics are brought to EPRA/Recycle My Electronics, devices are quickly processed, shredded and recycled into small particles to be put back into the manufacturing supply chain.

Accessibility counts: EPRA/Recycle My Electronics has 57 collection locations across the province.

We offer return-to-retail points and authorized drop-off locations in St. John’s: •

Robin Hood Bay Residential Drop Off 340 East White Hills Road

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Evergreen Recycling, 79 Blackmarsh Road

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Evergreen Recycling, 92 Elizabeth Avenue

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Best Buy, 3 Stavanger Drive

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Staples, 34 Stavanger Drive

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Staples, 65 Kelsey Drive

To find out what and where to recycle, visit recycleMYelectronics.ca/NL

Electronic giving leads to Electronic recycling Electronic devices are a popular gift of choice during the holiday season. This might be a great time to get a new phone or gaming console for the kids. It also means that we need to think about how to properly dispose of the older devices, including cords and chargers. Please remember to responsibly recycle those end-of-life electronics at one of our approved collection sites.

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Reduce, Reuse and Recycle Holiday Waste The holiday season brings items into our homes we don’t normally have around – in fact, the amount of waste generated in St. John’s increases by approximately 25%!

When preparing for the holidays by purchasing or bringing new items into your home, think of how you will dispose of it in the end – oftentimes there are options that are better choices to reduce your waste and to divert it from going to the landfill.

Real Vs. Artificial Trees Real trees are the right choice environmentally as artificial trees are not recyclable and eventually end up in a landfill.

Real trees are completely compostable when you bring it to one of our drop off sites (see page XX). Real trees are usually grown closer to home and use less resources to produce than artificial ones.

Green Your Party Make sure your party has less environmental impact by using reusable plates, cups and cutlery and if purchasing food, snacks and drinks choose ones that are in recyclable packaging. If you’re not sure if something is recyclable our Waste Wizard will know – at CurbitStJohns.ca/help/Waste-Wizard

Make Memories – Not Garbage Give the gift of an experience. Buy your loved one’s tickets to a show, the movies, a museum, an activity centre or a game.

You can also gift homemade items – knit a scarf or pair of mittens, make preserves, bake cookies or treats and package them in a reusable container. If you buy a new item, choose an item that is of good quality, will last long and be used.

Wrapping Paper Alternatives Traditional wrapping paper is not recyclable, do not put it in recycling blue bags. Consider using reusable gift bags and save them to use each year. You can decorate brown packing paper, or even newspapers and flyers, with a candy cane or piece of greenery. Gifts wrapped in children’s art would is a nice option or make the wrap a part of the gift by using scarves, towels, cloth bags or cinch sacks.

Watch our video There are numerous other ways to reduce the gift wrap for any special occasion - watch our video at: YouTube.com/CityofStJohns or learn more at: CurbitStJohns.ca/Recycle/Holiday-Recycling-Tips

Look out for these items Common holiday waste that can be recycled right at the curb in blue bags: • • • • • • • •

Eggnog containers Whipping cream containers Orange juice containers Cranberry sauce and Fussell’s cream tins Syrup bottles Sandwich, cheese/cracker and cookie trays Cookie and chocolate tins Liquor bottles (plastic only)

• Gift boxes, cardboard boxes

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The arrows on the lid of the cart must point toward the street and the lid must be closed.

One metre (3 feet)

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

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

Curbside Waste Collection When & where to put your garbage and recycling at the curb, how to secure your cart and what to do if your garbage cart goes missing.

Where to Place Your Waste

When to Place Your Waste

The type of street you live on will determine where to place your garbage carts or bags, recycling blue bags and seasonally paper yard waste bags.

Waste is to be placed at the curb between 6 and 8 a.m. on collection day only.

Waste bags and carts must not be placed on any part of the sidewalk as it obstructs pedestrians including those using strollers, wheelchairs, scooters and other mobility aids.

In winter, improperly placed bags and carts may also obstruct snow clearing equipment. Do not place bags or carts behind or on top of a snowbank.

Leave at least one metre (three feet) of clearance between your garbage cart, and any other objects. This includes recycling blue bags and paper yard waste bags as well as other carts, parked cars, poles, trees, snowbanks and retaining walls.

Residents must make sure garbage and recycling bags or carts are clearly visible and accessible.

DID YOU KNOW...

Over the first 6 months of the City requiring clear bags for curbside garbage, we received 25-30% more recycling in blue bags than the same period for the previous 5 years.

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The early morning time is specified in the Sanitation Regulations and primarily accommodates snow clearing equipment overnight when traffic is low and roads can be cleared most efficiently. Placing garbage bags and carts at the curb before 6 a.m. in winter forces the plow operator around it and results in having to return later to attempt to clear the road to standard.

Carts put out before 6 a.m. in winter may also become covered in snow and or damaged by snow clearing equipment, making collection impossible.

Throughout the year, the City regularly receives complaints of garbage carts put out early, most often the night before, when neighbours are woken up or kept awake by the sound of garbage cart lids banging open and close.

How to Secure Your Cart The garbage carts required for use in the community is the property of the City of St. John’s, however, the responsibility for the cart rests with the property owner. Property owners are charged a fee to replace carts that are vandalized, stolen or lost. The City will replace defective carts or those damaged during collection.

Sign up for Reminders Never miss a garbage or recycling collection day by signing up for reminders; you choose when and how you receive your weekly reminder: • App notification • Text message • Email

• Twitter direct message • Automated phone call message

Protect your cart and write your house address on it using a permanent marker. City-issued carts have a white space on each side for this. You may need to reapply the marking once or twice a year.

Sign up for reminders: • CurbitStJohns.ca • Free app ‘St. John’s Waste & Recycling’ • Call Access St. John’s at 311 or 754-CITY (2489)

If you store your cart outside between collections you can use a bungee cord, locked chain or something similar to secure the garbage cart to your home, particularly in windy conditions.

Whether you have the app or the reminder service, you will be sent alerts early on storm days so you will know if collection is postponed or going ahead.

If Your Garbage Cart is Missing If your address is on the cart, it may be easy to find by checking around your neighbourhood. Most carts go missing after high winds and usually are found close by.

If you cannot find your cart, contact Access St. John’s (access@stjohns.ca, 311 or 754-CITY) and waste staff will follow up with the cart(s) serial number assigned to your property so you can check your neighbourhood. Each cart has a unique serial number located on the front .

If you find a garbage cart, please record its serial number (on the front of the cart) and contact Access St. John’s to provide the cart number and location.

Top 3 Tips For Your Garbage Cart 1. Address on Cart - If you haven’t already, write your address on the white label on the side of the cart with a permanent marker.

2. Close the Lid - All garbage bags must fit inside the cart with the lid completely closed.

Put blue recycling bags and paper yard waste bags one metre from the cart.

3. Never on Sidewalks - Carts should never be placed on sidewalks – doing so is an accessibility issue. Carts should not be placed on lawns and must be one metre away from parked vehicles, poles, snowbanks and recycling and yard waste bags.

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The REAL Program The REAL Program is a non-profit program that provides individuals and families facing financial barriers with recreation and leisure opportunities. REAL depends solely upon funding received from organizations, individuals, and community groups. Thank you to our funding partners who make the REAL Program a success.

Thank you to our recent supporters City of St. John’s Employees

Thank you to City of St. John’s employees for their support through payroll deductions with over $2000 raised in 2022.

Shannon (Shaq) Coady Memorial Golf Tournament

Breakaway Foundation

Williams Family Foundation

Greg Smith REAL staff with Greg Smith

“The Williams Family Foundation is proud to support the REAL Program as we share the common value of enhancing the lives of young people.

We so greatly appreciate the efforts of the REAL Program for the invaluable work they do in our community.”

- Courtney Taylor Tely 10 REAL staff at the Tely 10

Athletics Northeast

Universal Corporate Wear (UCW) Below from left, Sue Smallwood, Lynn Hindy from Universal Corporate Wear present cheque to REAL staff

Application deadlines: November 17 - Winter and Spring April 17 - Summer

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Bell Aliant “Providing the opportunity to participate in recreation and leisure activities is vital to the health and well-being of children and youth. The REAL program ensures that children and youth are given this opportunity no matter their financial situation.

It is for this reason that Bell Aliant continues to be a proud, funding sponsor of the REAL program.”

- Rebecca Bell

YCAN “The REAL program was a big reason for the success of the YCAN Mentor-Based Hockey Program. Youth participants organized a gear drive to say thank you to the staff and to also support a valuable community service."

-Barry Smith, YCAN Coordinator

United Way “At United Way Newfoundland and Labrador, we are committed to providing youth with access to early literacy and development programs, recreational activities, mentors and other opportunities to discover and develop their talents and interests. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, funds provided through our Community Fund grant will assist the REAL Program in covering the cost to families in financial need.”

– Katie Greene, Executive Director

Contact Us Online: StJohns.ca/real In Person: • Paul Reynolds Community Centre, 35 Carrick Dr. • H.G.R. Mews Community Centre, 40 Mundy Pond Rd. • REAL Program Office, 1 Crosbie Pl. • Access St. John’s, first floor City Hall, 10 New Gower St.

Alex Newhook Thank you to Alex Newhook, his family and supporting businesses for raising over $11,000 for REAL during the Stanley Cup celebrations. Generous donations were provided by Blue on Water, O’Reilly’s Irish Newfoundland Pub, Rob Roy Pub, Shamrock City Pub and Universal Corporate Wear. Thanks also to Nick Vinicombe and 97.5 K-Rock for organizing the Stanley Cup Photo Contest and to the many individuals who made donations.

Mail:

REAL Program City of St. John’s P. O. Box 908 St. John’s, NL A1C 5M2

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Inclusive Services Pursuing Active Lifestyles

For individuals with mild to moderate developmental disabilities to learn about the basic skills needed for active living.

Course Age Day Date Time Location Cost Code Jan 3133776 18+ Tu 6:30-8pm PRCC $72 Apr 25

Fit Finders Offered winter, spring and fall to groups facing barriers to participation in recreation and leisure. Groups experience activities in a safe, supportive environment, with dedicated and experienced recreation staff. Learn more on our website.

Ever Active A low impact fitness class that allows participants to work at their own pace to improve muscle conditioning, flexibility and endurance while standing or using a chair as support.

For dates and times, see fitness schedule on page 29

Together In Movement and Exercise (TIME™)

Contact us For more information about any of these programs or services: Call 576-4450 or email inclusion@stjohns.ca.

Application deadlines for Inclusion Support: Program Easter Camp After School Programs Pre-School Programs Summer Programs

Inclusion Support Applications can be found: By emailing inclusion@stjohns.ca By calling 576-4450 At the Paul Reynolds or H.G.R. Mews Community Centres

Therapeutic Recreation Referrals Therapeutic recreation promotes safe and supportive recreation and leisure opportunities for participants with physical, mental, social or emotional barriers. Participants may be referred by a professional or self-referral.

A community-based exercise program for people with balance and mobility limitations who can walk 10 metres with or without an aide. Registration is on referral from a physician, physiotherapist, registered nurse, certified therapeutic recreation specialist or nurse practitioner.

Financial Support

Course Age Day Date Code

Attendant Pass

33977

20

18+

Tu Th

Time

Location Cost

Jan 31- 11:15 am PRCC Apr 6 12:15 pm

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$200

Inclusion Registration Date February 1 March 1 March 1 March 17

Financial support is available for adults/seniors facing financial barriers to participate in City of St. John’s Recreation Division activities. Request for children/youth are referred to the REAL program, see page 20-21.

Persons with disabilities who require the support of an attendant to accompany them to events may apply for an attendant pass. Please call 576-4556 for more information.

Ice Sledge

Sit Ski

Inclusive Services Adaptive Equipment Rental Program The City of St. John’s understands that taking part in recreation, at any time of the year-particularly outdoorsgreatly improves physical and mental well-being. The Recreation division has adaptive recreation equipment that can be used in winter, available to borrow free-of-charge.

Residents, schools and community groups can enjoy winter activities and amenities such as The Loop, the Pippy Park Winter Activity Centre, arenas and the extensive trail systems while using our adaptive equipment.

Ice Sledges are used for skating on solid ice surfaces and can be propelled individually using ice picks by the user, or a caregiver can push from behind using the optional push bar attachment.

The Hippocampe All Terrain Wheelchair with optional super cool ski attachments, helps users hit up the trails of Pippy Park, Bowring Park or another trail of choice.

Snowcoach

Reserve the Snowcoach for an assisted sliding experience or just to enjoy the snow in your own garden or community.

For those with great upper body strength, challenge yourself to completing the cross-country ski trails at Pippy Park with the Sit Ski. This piece of equipment is only available for use at the Pippy Park Winter Activity Centre during business hours.

See page XX for details.

Staff will work with you to choose equipment to meet your needs.

For more information on how to reserve equipment for free call 576-6972 or email inclusion@stjohns.ca.

Hippocampe All-terrain wheelchair

Questions?

Concerns?

Contact Access St. John’s online or by telephone before visiting City Hall. y App 311 St. John’s y Call 311 or 754-CITY

y Online at StJohns.ca/contact-us y Email access@stjohns.ca

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Recreation Watch ‘How to Set Up a RECconnect Account’ at YouTube.com/CityofStJohns

Registration

For the most current program and service offerings please visit StJohns.ca/RECconnect.

Program Registration

St. John’s residents

Residents of other municipalities

Winter Programs and Swimming Lessons

7 a.m., Thursday, December 1

7 a.m., Tuesday, December 6

Registration Options Online: StJohns.ca/RECconnect In person: H.G.R. Mews Community Centre, 40 Mundy Pond Road Paul Reynolds Community Centre, 35 Carrick Drive Call 576-8499 or 576-8631.

Telephone registration is available after 10 a.m. on registration day.

Save the Date Easter Camps Easter registration begins 7 a.m. March 2 for St. John’s residents and 7 a.m. March 7 for non-City residents.

Cancellation Whether you register online, over the telephone or in person, you must ensure your account is activated and up-to-date at least 72 hours before the registration time. Call 576-8499 or 576-8631, drop by or visit StJohns.ca/RECconnect.

Wish List

The City, at its discretion, may cancel programs at any time including but not limited to low registration and/or instructor availability.

Add the courses you want to your wish list for quick access on registration day.

Course Codes

For easy access to the courses you want, use the five-digit course code when adding to your wish list or registering.

Waitlists

Our waitlist is not prioritized. If a spot becomes available, all on the waitlist are contacted by email and the spot is filled on a first come, first served basis.

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Program Ages To register for most programs participants must be the age listed on December 31, 2023.

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 709-576-8499

y Gym y Kitchen y Multi-Purpose room

Paul Reynolds Community Centre 35 Carrick Drive 709-576-8631

y y y y

Gym Multi-Purpose room Kitchen Meeting Room

Kenmount Terrace Community Centre 85 Messenger Drive 709-576-6112

y y y y

Gym Kitchen Multi-Purpose Room Meeting Room

Southlands Community Centre 40 Teakwood Drive 709-364-5129

y Multi-Purpose room y Kitchen y Meeting room

Shea Heights Community Centre 130 Linegar Avenue 709-576-1023

y Multi-Purpose room y Kitchen

Kilbride Lions Community Centre 34 Fahey Street 709-368-0250

y Multi-Purpose room y Kitchen

Bowring Park Amphitheatre Bowring Park specialevents@stjohns.ca

y Outdoor theatre accommodates 750

Rotary ‘Sunshine’ Park Chalet Thorburn Road recreation@stjohns.ca

y Multi-Purpose Room y Kitchen with dishwasher

Foran/Greene Room City Hall civicfunctions@stjohns.ca

y Meeting Room y Kitchen

Birthday Parties

Contact the centres for fees and availability. y y y y

Kenmount Terrace Centre Shea Heights Centre Southlands Centre Kilbride Centre

Swimming Parties H.G.R. Mews Centre Paul Reynolds Centre Call 576-8499 or 576-8631.

Court Sports

H.G.R. Mews Community Centre has two courts designed for racquetball or handball.

Courts can be reserved seven days in advance by calling 576-8499 or by dropping by the Mews Centre.

Reservations must be paid in advance.

No refunds or exchanges are permitted once a reservation is complete.

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Special Events Festival of Music & Lights

New Year’s Eve Events 2022

Join us at the Duck Pond in Bowring Park Duck Pond for this free annual event. Ring in the holiday season with our 21st annual celebration of bright lights, festive music and free hot chocolate!

Celebrate the New Year with a full day of FREE, familyfriendly activities for all ages. Fireworks are dependent on the weather. For up to date information on the fireworks visit StJohns.ca.

Enjoy performances by musical entertainers as we officially switch on the beautiful light display.

Events include: 9 -11 a.m. Gym & Swim at H.G.R. Mews & Paul Reynolds Community Centres

Don’t forget to bundle up and bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the food bank.

5-7 p.m.

Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 5 p.m.

(Inclement weather date is Saturday, Dec. 10)

Grab your skates and helmet to enjoy a skating party at The Loop, Bannerman Park

7-8 p.m.

Join the celebration and countdown to the fireworks at Quidi Vidi Lake, Carnell Drive

Bowring Park Holiday Light Display

8 p.m.

View the fireworks over Quidi Vidi Lake

From December 4 to January 6, stroll through Bowring Park, view the beautiful holiday light display while listening to a playlist of local artists performing great holiday music. You can listen with your smartphone or any FM radio in and around the park.

December 4 to January 6, 2023 Bowring Park Duck Pond

LFEST L I H C

Downtown Holiday Fair Join us for performances, pop-ups and holiday fun in downtown St. John’s.

Saturday, December 10, 2022 from 2 to 5 p.m.

Inclement weather date: Saturday, December 17, 2022 Come enjoy a family friendly concert and experience the festive winter wonderland and holiday fairs on George Street.

Sunday, December 11, 2022 from 2 to 5 p.m.

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St. John’s Celebrates… ChillFest We’ve planned four days of action-packed FREE winter events for a variety of ages and interests from Feb. 11 to 14, 2023. Come on out and join in the fun!

ChillFest 2023 will include our annual Kitchen Party, MegaPlay, Youth Talent Show, free ski rentals, outdoor skating parties at The Loop and more.

Contact Outdoor Programs 576-8522 or outdoor@stjohns.ca

Outdoor Programs Winter Activity Centre The City of St. John's Winter Activity Centre located at North Bank Lodge in Pippy Park will be open on Jan. 6, 2023, if snow conditions allow. Days of operation are weather dependent and based on snow cover. Trails are groomed twice daily and lit for evening use.

Cross Country Skiing and Rentals

Ski Lessons Learn the basics of classic cross-country skiing in a group lesson at the Winter Activity Centre in Pippy Park.

Lessons are first come, first serve and weather dependent. Please call the snow line for information regarding the status of the lesson.

Winter equipment rentals are available in Pippy Park. A cross country ski sledge or snow coach and sit ski are available upon request.

Adult Ski Lessons, ages 18+ 7:30 to 9 p.m.

There is equipment available for all ages including classic crossThursdays starting January 12 country skis & boots, snowshoes and poles. Photo identification is required for rentals & payment can be made by credit, debit or cash. $20 per person, per session Equipment rental per hour: • Individual, $5 Family Ski Lessons, ages 5+ • Family of three, $10 9:30 to 11a.m.

• Family of four to six people, $15 Sundays starting January 15 $50 per family, per session

Rental hours of operation: Tuesday to Friday 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Saturday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For up-to-date schedules and hours of operation call the snow line at 737-3651.

Group Outdoor Programs

Corporate Outdoor Program

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.

Introduce outdoor team building to your organization or business. We offer a variety of land, snow, and water activities for 10 to 60 people.

Contact us to learn of options to customize a program to best suit your needs.

Programs offered in winter: cross country skiing snowshoeing outdoor cooking

orienteering fire building

For more details and contact information visit: OutdoorCorporateProgram.StJohns.ca

map & compass

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Fitness Programs

The City of St. John’s offers a range of fitness opportunities for adults, age 16+, looking to live a healthy, active lifestyle.

For up-to-date schedules: •

Call the swim and fitness line 576-8408 (Mews) or 576-8155 (PRCC)

•

Email recreation@stjohns.ca

Aquatic Fitness Held in the deep and shallow end at the same time, these low to no impact classes involve high intensity movements that are designed to improve cardiovascular endurance, flexibility and muscle tone. Flotation belts are available for use.

Core Balance A well-rounded workout for all levels that strengthens the core and lower back using body weight and equipment-based exercises.

Body Pump A total conditioning class for all fitness levels designed to challenge each participant’s major muscle groups using effective body weight and equipment-based exercises.

Adults in Motion This low impact class designed for all ages and endurance levels, uses body weight exercise and equipment to develop the participant’s cardio and muscular strength.

Ever Active A low impact fitness class that allows participants to work at their own pace to improve muscle conditioning, flexibility and endurance while standing or using a chair as support.

Registration required.

TIME Together in Movement Exercise, is a community-based program for people with a range of conditions affecting balance and mobility. Referral from health care professional is required.

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Yoga

(Registration required, see page xx for registration details) Participants must bring their own yoga mat.

Beginner Designed for new students of all fitness levels to learn a solid foundation of yoga practice.

Intermediate Improve postures learned in beginner yoga and additional challenging poses. Beginner yoga experience is required.

Mixed For beginners and intermediates to practice yoga fundamentals to increase strength, flexibility and endurance.

Relaxation Beginner-friendly and incorporates mindfulness throughout the class. Poses are done slowly to illicit the relaxation response and increase body-mind awareness.

Yin Yoga A quiet yoga practice suitable for all levels and does not require previous yoga experience.

Swimming H.G.R. Mews Community Centre, 40 Mundy Pond Road Paul Reynolds Community Centre, 35 Carrick Drive • 25 metre pool • one metre diving board • leisure pool & play area (PRCC) • wheelchair accessibility and pool lift • viewing area • water wheelchair (PRCC) • accessible change rooms Please advise if accessible accomodations are required at the time of check in or call ahead.

For up-to-date swim schedules: • Call the Swim and Fitness Line: 576-8408 (Mews) or 576-8155 (PRCC) • Email recreation@stjohns.ca • Online at StJohns.ca

Aquatic Leadership For complete descriptions and schedules, visit StJohns.ca/ RECconnect. Our Aquatic Leadership program follows the Lifesaving Society model.

Swim Descriptions Children ten and under must be supervised by a 16+ year-old who must remain in the water at arms-length. Maximum three children to one supervisor.

Lane Swim Choose the appropriate lane (slow, medium, fast) based on ability.

Suitable for swimmers 13+.

Everyone Welcome and Leisure Swim Leisure space is available. Water features in operation, slides available during Everyone Welcome Swim only.

Pop in Tot A fun and exciting drop-in swim and play program for parents/caregivers and children ages 3 months to 3 years. An instructor is available to provide water safety tips, techniques and play games for the first 20 minutes.

We offer certification courses for Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross, National Lifeguard, Swim for Life Instructor and Standard First Aid.

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Swimming Lessons New Swimming Lesson Program

The Canadian Red Cross has withdrawn from swimming and water safety programs. The City of St. John’s will now be offering the Lifesaving Society Swim for Life program beginning in January 2023. Follow the guide below to determine which level you should register for. Swimming lessons run from the week of January 15 to March 25, 2023.

For more information, visit StJohns.ca Please note our private and adapted swimming lesson programs have not changed but now follow the Lifesaving Society curriculum.

Swimmers ages 3 months to 6 years Red Cross Swim Preschool Starfish Duck Sea Turtle Sea Otter Salamander, Sunfish Crocodile Whale

Lifesaving Society – Swim for Life Parent & Tot 1 (Age 3 months – 1 year) Parent & Tot 2 (1-2 years) Parent & Tot 3, OR Preschool 1 (unparented) Preschool 2 Preschool 3 Preschool 4 Preschool 5

School age swimmers (age 5+) previously in the Red Cross Preschool program.

Red Cross Swim Preschool

Lifesaving Society – Swim for Life

Sea otter

Swimmer 1

Salamander Sunfish Crocodile Whale

Swimmer 1 Swimmer 1 Swimmer 1 Swimmer 2

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School age swimmers (age 5+) Red Cross Swim Kids (RCSK)

Lifesaving Society – Swim for Life

RCSK 1, RCSK 2 RCSK 3 RCSK 4 RCSK 5 RCSK 6 RCSK 7 RCSK 8 RCSK 9, RCSK 10

Swimmer 1 Swimmer 2 Swimmer 2 Swimmer 3 Swimmer 4 Swimmer 4 Swimmer 5 Swimmer 6

RCSK 10 or Junior Lifeguard Club

Rookie Patrol Age 8-12

RCSK 10 or Junior Lifeguard Club RCSK 10 or Junior Lifeguard Club RCSK 10 or Junior Lifeguard Club

Ranger Patrol Age 8-12 Star Patrol Age 8-12 Bronze Star Age 11-13

Please note when registering: some programs may be combined

For Teens Lifesaving Society – Swim for Life – Teen Age 12-16 Teen 1 Teen 1 Teen 2 Teen 2 Teen 3 Teen 3 Teen 3 Teen 3

Red Cross Swim - Teen Teen Basic 01 Teen Basic 02 Teen Basic 02 Teen Basic 02 Teen Stroke Teen Stroke Teen Stroke Teen Stroke Junior Lifeguard Club, Teen Strokes, RCSK 10, Bronze Star or Swim Evaluation (to set up email recreation@stjohns.ca)

Bronze Medallion (Age 13 by final day of course)

Bronze Medallion or Red Cross Assistant Lifeguard (incomplete)

Bronze Cross

Completed Bronze Cross or Red Cross Assistant Lifeguard

National Lifeguard Age 15+ (must be 16 to work as a Lifeguard)

Red Cross Water Safety Instructors (WSI)

Swim for Life Instructors - This course is required to teach the Lifesaving Society Learn to Swim program. Participants should be strong swimmers with aquatic leadership courses already complete.

For Adults Red Cross Swim - Adult

Lifesaving Society – Swim for Life – Adult (Age 16+)

Red Cross Swim Basics 1

Adult 1

Red Cross Swim Basics 2

Adult 2

Red Cross Swim Basics 2

Adult 3

Adapted Swimming Lessons

Private swimming lessons

A parent or aide may be required to support the swimmer in the water.

Private 25-minutes of instruction is available for all ages.

A swimmer intake form, due two week prior to program start, is required to participate. Contact Inclusive Services staff at 576-4450 or inclusion@stjohns.ca.

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Children and Youth Programs Playgroups, up to age 5 unless otherwise noted Course

Day

Dates

Time

Location

Cost

Playgroup

W Sa

Jan 11-Jun 3

10-11:30am

Southlands $2; Free for under 6 months

Playgroup Active

M

Jan 9-Jun 19

9:30-11:30am

Kilbride

Playgroup

Tu Th

Jan 10-Jun 22

9:30-11:30am

Kilbride

Playgroup Mother Goose Up to age 1

M

Jan 9-Mar 13

9:30 -10:30am

Shea

Free, register by email: pcmothergoosenl@gmail.com

Playgroup Mother Goose 1 to 2.5 yrs

M

Jan 9-Mar 13

11:30am12:30pm

Shea

Free, register by email: pcmothergoosenl@gmail.com

Playgroup

M Sa

Jan 9-Jun 3

10-11:30am

Kenmount

$2; Free for under 6 months

Free Offered by Kilbride to Ferryland Family Resource Coalition Visit kffrc.com

Preschool Children will prepare for kindergarten through a play-based program with caring leaders certified in HIGH FIVE®, Canada's quality standard for recreation and leisure programs. To register for Preschool visit StJohns.ca/RECconnect Course

Day

Dates

Time

Location

Cost

Preschool

WF

Jan 18-May 19 (no program Apr 10 – 14)

9 am-12pm

Kenmount

$462

Preschool

MWF

Jan 16-May 19 (no program Apr 10 – 14)

9am-12pm

Paul Reynolds

$686

Prechool

Tu Th

Jan 17 – May 18 (no program Apr 10 – 14)

9am-12pm

Paul Reynolds

$476

Preschool

Tu Th

Jan 17 – May 18 (no program Apr 10 – 14)

9am-12pm

Southlands

$476

After School Programs

Save the Date - Easter Camp

There is space in our After School Program at the Shea Heights Community Centre which runs 3 to 5:30 p.m.

Monday to Friday. Search ‘after school’ at StJohns.ca/ RECconnect

Easter Camps take place April 10-14 at several of our Community Centres.

Resident Registration: Thursday, March 2, 2023 Non-resident Registration: Tuesday, March 7, 2023

Sport – requires registration Code Ball Hockey Tri-Sport

Age 12-16 6-8 9-12 6-8 9-12

Days Su

Dates Feb 5-Apr 9

Time 6-7pm

Location Mews

Th

Jan 19- Feb 23

6-7:30pm

Kenmount

M

Jan 17-Feb 21

6-7:30pm 7:30-9pm

Southlands

Cost $40 $36

Art – requires registration Code Age

Day

Date

Time

Location

Cost

Painting

Su

Feb 19

6-7:30pm

Kenmount

$14

30

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Youth Drop In (Free) Course

Ages

Day

Dates

Time

Location

Drop In Drop In Drop In Drop In Drop In Drop In - Sport Drop In Drop In - Girls Only Lunch In

10-12 12 and up 10-12 13 and up 10-14 10-14 10-14 10-14 11-16

M W M M W Tu W Th M-F

Jan 9-Jun 5 Jan 11-Jun 7 Jan 9-Jun 5 Jan 9-Jun 5 Jan 11-Jun 7 Jan 10-Jun 6 Jan 11-Jun 7 Jan 12-Jun 8 Jan 9-Jun 9

6-7:30pm 6-7:30pm 6-7:30pm 7:30-9pm 6:15-8:15pm 6-7:30pm 6-7:30pm 6-7:30pm 12-1pm

Kilbride Kilbride Kenmount Kenmount Southlands Shea Heights Shea Heights Shea Heights PRCC

Leadership – requires registration Code

Age

Days

Dates

Time

Location

Cost

Home Alone Safety

28198

10-12

Sa

Mar 25

9am-4pm

Kenmount

$55

Home Alone Safety

34036

10-12

Sa

Feb 25

9am-4pm

Kilbride

$55

Babysitting

28199

11-15

F

Jan 20

5:30-8:30pm

Sa

Jan 21

9am-2pm

PRCC

$55

Volunteer Junior Leader (14+)

Youth Talent Show

If you’re looking for a rewarding experience or seeking volunteer hours for Duke of Edinburgh and Career Development, this is the program for you! Join a fun-filled atmosphere where youth youth will be mentored and learn about various City services.

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-judgmental environment!

Application forms: Stjohns.ca > Living in St. John's > Forms and Applications > Recreation

Sunday, February 12, 2023 2 p.m.

D.F. Cook Recital Hall, School of Music, Memorial University

Nominations open for Youth Awards!

The City of St. John’s Junior and Senior Youth of the Year Awards are open to St. John’s residents between the ages of 12 and 18. They are designed to honour young people in the community, who through their volunteer contributions, extracurricular activities and community involvement have helped make St. John’s a better place to live, work and play.

Anyone can attend for free – support these stars of tomorrow!

Performers are ages 10-16 Application deadline is Monday, January 30, 2023 For application forms visit StJohns.ca > Living in St. John’s > Forms and Applications > Recreation

For more information or to nominate a deserving youth today visit StJohns.ca > Living in St. John’s > Your City > St. John’s Applause Awards

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Adult Programs Adult courses are for ages 18+ and requires registration, see page 22.

Handicraft – requires registration. Basic knowledge an asset.

Course and Code Day Dates Time Location Knitting Circle 33808 M Jan 9-Apr 3 10:30am-noon Mews Rug Hooking: A Bouquet of Flowers 33839

M

Feb 6-Mar 6

9 am-12pm

Mews

Craft - Spring Welcome Sign 33833

M

March 27

1–4pm

Mews

Cost $24 $180 $220 if hook & frame are needed $25

Art – requires registration Course and Code Acrylic Painting-Out Airport Window 33834

Day F

Dates Jan 20

Time 6-8pm

Location Mews

Cost $16

Acrylic Painting-Vase of Roses 33835

F

Feb 3

6-8pm

Mews

$16

Acrylic Painting-Lab Dog Silhouette 33836

F

Mar 10

6-8pm

PRCC

$16

Oil Painting-Dory 33837

Th

Jan 19- Feb 2 6-9pm

Mews

$63

Oil Painting-Iris Flower 33838

Th

Feb 16-Mar 2 6-9pm

Mews

$63

Drawing-Whale and Puffin 33830

F

Jan 27

6-8pm

Mews

$16

Drawing- Light House, Polar Bear & Flower 33831

F

Mar 24

6-8pm

Mews

$16

Finger Painting- Car on Fall Drive 33832

F

Feb 10

6-9pm

Mews

$23

Music Course and Code

Day

Dates

Time

Location

Cost

Guitar Beginner 22800

Th

Jan 12-Apr 6

5:30-7pm

Mews

$87.75

Guitar Intermediate 33799

M

Jan 9-Apr 3

7:30-9pm

Mews

$81

Guitar Advanced 33801

Th

Jan 12-Apr 6

7:30-9pm

Mews

$87.75

Keyboard Beginner 33802

Tu

Jan 10-Apr 4

9:30-10:45am

Mews

$73

Keyboard Beginner 33803

Th

Jan 12-Apr 6

9:45-11am

PRCC

$73

Keyboard Intermediate 33804

Tu

Jan 10-Apr 4

11:15am to 12:30pm

Mews

$73

Keyboard Intermediate 33805

Th

Jan 12-Apr 6

11:30am-12:45pm

PRCC

$73

Keyboard Intermediate 33806

Tu

Jan 10-Apr 4

1-2:15pm

Mews

$73

Ukulele Beginners 33807

Tu

Jan 10-Apr 4

6-7pm

PRCC

$58.50

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Dance Course and Code

Day Dates

Line Dance-Beginner 33810

Tu

Jan 10-Apr 4 11am-Noon

Mews

$58.50

Line Dance-Beginner 33811 Line Dance Beginner/Intermediate 33814 Line Dance Intermediate 33815 Line Dance Intermediate/Advanced 33812 Line Dance Intermediate 33813

Tu W W Th Th

Jan 10-Apr 4 Jan 11-Apr 5 Jan 11-Apr 5 Jan 12-Apr 6 Jan 12-Apr 6

12:30-1:30pm 12:30-1:30pm 2-3pm 11am-12pm 12:30 -1:30pm

Mews Mews Mews Mews Mews

Ballroom Dance Beginners 33816

Su

Jan 8-Apr 2

6:30-7:30pm

Mews

Modern Sequence Dance 33817

Su

Jan 8-Apr 2

8-9pm

Mews

Ballroom Dance Beginners 33818

W

Jan 11-Apr 5 6:30-7:30pm

PRCC

A Time to Dance 33819 A Time to Dance 33820 Newfoundland Traditional Dance 33821

M Tu W

Jan 9-Apr 3 1-2pm Jan10-Apr 4 6:30-7:30pm Jan 11-Apr 5 7:30-9pm

PRCC PRCC Mews

$58.50 $58.50 $58.50 $58.50 $58.50 $58.50 partner required.

Fee required for both participants. $58.50 partner required.

Fee required for both participants. $58.50 partner required.

Fee required for both participants. $54 $58.50 $6.75 Drop-in Fee

Time

Location Cost

Technology Courses - If you have a tablet, smartphone or laptop, bring them along!

Course and Code Day Dates Time

Location

Cost

Technology for Beginners Part 1 - 33797 Tu

Jan 17-Feb 14

6-8pm

PRCC

$60

Technology for Beginners Part 2 - 33798 Tu

Feb 28-Apr 4 (no class March 7)

6-8pm

PRCC

$60

Leisure & Learning – requires registration, unless otherwise noted Course and Code

Day

Dates

Time

Location

Cost

Bridge Level 1 33822

Tu

Jan 10-Apr 4

9-11:30am

Kenmount

$130

Bridge Level 2 33823

W

Jan 11-Apr 5

9-11:30am

PRCC

$130

Bridge Level 3 33824

M

Jan 9-Apr 3

9-11:30am

PRCC

$120

Walk & Wheel 33828

Tu, Th

Jan 10-Apr 6

9-10am

Kenmount

Free

Walk & Wheel 33829

M, W

Jan 9-Apr 5

12-1pm

Southlands

Free

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Older Adults

These programs for ages 50+ require registration, see page 22 for registration details. There are also many other adult programs that may be of interest to you; see pages 32-33.

Contact Us Call 576-8490, 576-5701 or 576-8411 email recreation@stjohns.ca

Active for Life This fall prevention fitness class will help older adults improve balance and flexibility to decrease the risk of falls.

Fitness Course and Code

Days

Dates

Time

Location

Cost

Active for Life 33795

Tu & Th

Jan 10-Mar 30

1-2pm

Southlands

$96

Active for Life 33796

M&W

Jan 9-Apr 3

1-2pm

Kenmount

$96

Social Time Join Friends new and old while enjoying leisure activities and light refreshments.

Leisure & Learning Course and Code

Day

Dates

Time

Location

Cost

Social Time 33825

F

Jan 13-Mar 31

10:30am-12:30pm

Mews

$24

Social Time 33826

M

Jan 9-Apr 3

10am to Noon

PRCC

$24

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Outings Our events are a great way to be active and socialize.

Registration for events must be completed at least three days prior to the event, for registration options see page 22.

The cost includes a meal, refreshments, and transportation.

All our outings are scent free. Individuals who wear scented products may be refused admission, at the discretion of City staff.

Those traveling on Go-Bus to and from events will receive a Go-Bus voucher upon arrival at the event.

Events and Outings – requires registration (50+) Title and Code Day Date

Time

Location

Cost

Social and Bingo 34037

Th

Jan 19

10am-1pm

Kenmount

$18

Valentine’s Party 33790

Th

Feb 16

6:30-10:30pm

City Hall

$22

Pancake Bingo & Brunch 33791

Tu

Feb 21

10am-1pm

Shea Heights

$18

Outdoor Adventures 33793

Th

Mar 23

10am-1pm

Pippy Park

$16

St. Patrick’s Day Party 33792

Th

Mar 16

6:30-10:30pm

City Hall

$22

Seniors Prom 33794

Th

Mar 30

6:30-10:30pm

City Hall

$22

Transportation Transportation for special events is included in the event price. Please call 576-8594 the evening before the event 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 St. George’s Court Apartments Kelly’s Brook Apartments (Main entrance) Kenny’s Park Apartments The Bristol

Maplewood Apartments Thomas Estates Morgan Hollow Mt. Pleasant Manor St. Luke’s Victoria Manor Wigmore Manor

NOTE: If the bus cannot fit into the parking lot it will park at the entrance of the lot.

Do you love our vibrant city? Become an Ambassador Are you comfortable spending time outside in downtown St. John’s and sharing information with others?

The City of St. John’s is looking for energetic and passionate individuals who would like to be a part of the City’s Ambassador Program.

Ambassadors assist visitors to our city by providing tourist information while creating a positive atmosphere.

If you are interested in this unique volunteer opportunity, please contact Kim Cooper at 576-7160 or kcooper@stjohns.ca CITY GUIDE | WINTER 2023

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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.

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 10 p.m.

Is The Loop open?

Call the Loopline 733-LOOP (5667)

Ice maintenance (no skating) • Daily: 1 to 2 p.m.

• Additional maintenance Friday to Monday: 4 to 5 p.m.

Healthy City Strategy moves ahead In 2021, the City of St. John’s and Eastern Health signed a Memorandum of Understanding towards the development of a Healthy City Strategy. The Healthy City Strategy supports the work of the two organizations along with key stakeholders in the community with the goal of making St. John’s a healthier city for all.

Food First NL, one of our key partners, help ensure that community perspectives and initiatives around access to food are built into the Healthy City Strategy.

‘Food on the Move’ is one way that Food First NL is supporting the community to ensure everyone has access to good food.

It is a pop-up store that brings fresh produce and grocery basics to neighborhoods in St. John’s. It also creates a place to connect with neighbors and community organizations to share information. Together, we can create more just and sustainable food systems in our province.

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overall wellbeing of the community. Having access to food individuals want and need has great health benefits and brings people together.

Innovative solutions to food insecurity are being developed through the efforts of the St. John’s Food Policy Council, which is co-chaired by Food First NL and the City of St. John’s, local schools, and other key stakeholders.

To learn more about Food on the Move visit foodstjohns.ca/ move or follow on Twitter @FoodontheMoveSJ

Ask a Vet

By Dr. Heather Hillier Veterinarian, City of St. John’s

What about Flea Control?

Should I use flea control now that it’s getting colder outside?

My pet had fleas and no matter what I use, the fleas keep coming back. Why?

Yes. Infection can occur any time of the year. Adult fleas may live on your pet, but the remainder of their life cycle (eggs, larva and pupae) are completed in the home.

Pupae that is resistant to flea treatments and household cleaning will hatch and re-infect you pet.

This is a prime example of “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” There is no quick fix to treat fleas once they are established on a pet and in a home. It will often take months for any flea treatment to be successful, however below are some key points essential to success:

My cat stays indoors, do I need flea control?

1. Use flea products that kill fleas at multiple stages of their life cycle, not just the adults or eggs. I recommend purchasing products directly from your veterinarian.

Yes. Fleas don’t just live outside, they can thrive in the controlled environment of our home and indoor pet infestations can still occur. All pets in a household should have a flea prevention routine.

2. Treat all furred pets in the household with appropriate flea treatment year-round.

Can I just buy dog flea control and share it between multiple cats?

No. Cats are much more sensitive to flea treatment than dogs and some ingredients that are safe for dogs can be fatal to cats. It is important to use a flea product specifically labelled for cats and you should consult your veterinarian if you are treating cats and dogs in the same household to ensure the products you are using are safe for all your pets.

3. Wash all pet bedding regularly in hot water and vacuum flooring daily. Dispose of the vacuum contents after each use.

4. In some cases, your home environment will need to be treated separately with a flea spray.

5. Rotate flea products. Fleas can develop resistance to a particular product over time.

Contact us: 576-6126 humaneservices@stjohns.ca @HumaneServicesStJohns StJohns.ca>Living in St.John’s>Animal Care and Adoption

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Winter household fire safety Fireplace and Woodstove Safety

Fireplaces and wood burning stoves can provide economical heat and a relaxed atmosphere on cold days. However, when not properly maintained, they can be a source of danger and can result in a chimney fire.

• Before starting a fire, ensure the draft is open wide to allow proper ventilation.

• Chimneys should be inspected and cleaned annually by a certified chimney specialist.

• Only use dry, well-seasoned wood. Never burn garbage, Christmas trees, piles of paper, or building scraps.

• Never overload your fireplace or woodstove.

• Always use a fireplace screen or glass doors. Never keep your wood burning stove door open unless you have a screen or glass door as a back-up.

• Keep the area around the hearth clear of debris, decorations, and flammable materials.

• Check your flue regularly for any obstructions such as squirrel or bird nests, debris, etc.

• Keep your fireplace and chimney in good condition.

Check for cracks and loose mortar or bricks and have any problems fixed before using your fireplace or stove.

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• Never leave a fire unattended and extinguish fires fully before going to bed.

• All wood burning units should have an approved listing and shall be installed as per manufacturer’s instructions.

Also, consider installing a spark arrester on top of any chimney that vents a solid-fuel stove or fireplace.

• Ensure that working smoke alarms are installed on every level of the home and in each sleeping room and have a family fire escape plan. There should also be a carbon monoxide detector installed on every level of the home, and outside sleeping areas.

Portable Generator Safety Downed utility lines, power company blackouts and winter storms can all lead to power outages. Many people turn to a portable generator for a temporary solution without knowing the risks.

• Generators should be used in well ventilated, outdoor locations. Never use a generator indoors or in enclosed spaces such as garages, sheds, crawl spaces, and basements. Open windows and doors may not prevent carbon monoxide from building up when a generator is located in an enclosed space.

• Store fuel for the generator in a properly labeled container. Store the container away from living areas, the generator and other heat sources.

• Make sure to install carbon monoxide (CO) alarms in your home. Follow manufacturer’s instructions for correct placement and mounting height.

• Place generators so that exhaust fumes can’t enter the home through openings such as windows and doors.

• Turn off generators and let them cool down before refueling. Never refuel a generator while it is hot.

Frozen pipes During extremely cold weather, the water inside your pipes can freeze.

Frozen water pipes can pose a dangerous situation and can be costly.

The safest solution is to avail of a qualified plumber. The following safety tips can help you thaw your own pipes: • Shut off water immediately. Don’t attempt to thaw frozen pipes unless the water is shut off.

• Use a certified electric heat tape on the pipe and wait for the water to thaw.

• Apply heat to the frozen pipe by warming the air around it or directly to the pipe.

• Use an electric hair dryer to blow warm air directly on the suspected frozen area.

• NEVER use an open flame such as blow torch. This will create a fire hazard as well as severe risk of exposure to carbon monoxide.

• Apply heat until water pressure is restored. If you are unable to locate the frozen area, it is not accessible, or if you cannot thaw the pipe, call a licensed plumber.

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Buy REAL Program Holiday Cards to support local kids

Buy holiday greeting cards, five for $20, to give a child the gift of play. 100% of the proceeds go toward providing children and youth placements in recreation and leisure programs of their choice.

Get your cards by: Call: 709-576-8684 Email: real@stjohns.ca Drop by: • Paul Reynolds Community Centre, 35 Carrick Dr • H.G.R. Mews Community Centre, 40 Mundy Pond Rd • Access St. John’s, first floor City Hall, 10 New Gower Street