St. John's City Guide Winter 2015 Edition by City of St. John's

City Guide W I N T E R

It’s getting time to Loop the Loop... What to know before you go page 24

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6 City Guide / Winter 2015

Welcome to your new City Guide A wealth of information delivered to your door four times a year

t is my pleasure to share with you the first edition of our new City Guide, a new reference publication the City of St. John’s will mail to your home four times a year. It is our hope that the City Guide will make it easier for you to navigate the many resources and services available to you from our City. Along the way we hope to share with you some of our homegrown stories. In the past, the City sent out a variety of publications throughout the year, each on a specific topic. You would get a waste collection booklet in the fall, a snow clearing booklet in the winter, three Active Living Guides (dropped off in flyer bags) and numerous pamphlets on a variety of topics. Our goal is to make our information distribution more effective and more efficient. Thanks to the many local businesses and individuals who have supported this publication through paid advertising, we are able produce this resource at very low cost. It is our hope that this will be a well-used and oftenreferenced publication for you and your family, with vital information about our programs and services.

In this edition you will find your annual waste collection calendars. Be sure to clip out your calendar for easy, weekly reference. Our pool schedules and classes, as well as all our recreation programs for the winter session, are included here. You will also find information about snow clearing and winter parking restrictions – an important topic now on the heels of our first Winter Maintenance Review and as we brace for the upcoming winter season. We have also included news and stories to help you understand our system a little better (see, Understanding Your Tax Bill or Starting a Neighbourhood Watch) and to have fun and enjoy all that our great City has to offer. I encourage you to Get Winter Active and take part in the many activities our Community Services team has scheduled this winter! The members of Council and our staff welcome your feedback on this first edition of the City Guide as we prepare to produce the spring edition (distributed in late February). What information would you like to see shared in that edition? What would you like to know more about?

Send your suggestions and ideas to any member of Council or email our City Guide editorial team at communications@stjohns.ca. Have a safe and fun winter season! CG

Mayor Dennis O’Keefe

City Guide W I N T E R

2 0 1 5

It’s getting time to Loop the Loop... What to know before you go page 24

Get moving with our winter recreation programs see pages 25-53

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To learn exactly what ward you live in go to www.stjohns.ca, look under ‘City Hall’, then ‘About City Hall’ and choose ‘Finding Your Ward’. Once you click ‘Ward Lookup’ put in your address and the site will tell you the Ward number!

Mayor Dennis O’Keefe 576-8477 dokeefe@stjohns.ca Ward 1 Councillor Danny Breen 576-2332 dbreen@stjohns.ca facebook.com/ councillordanny.breen twitter.com/DannyBreenNL

Contact your Council..................................................................Page 7 Tax Payments.......................................................................Pages 10-11 Waste and Recycling Information..........................Pages 12-14 2015 Waste and Recycling Calendars..................Pages 15-19 Fire Safety and Prevention Tips..........................................Page 22 St. John’s Celebrates... Winter!.............................................Page 23 Cover Story, The Loop..............................................................Page 24 Get Winter Active! Winter Outdoor Programs...........Page 25 Winter Recreation Registration Information..............Page 27 R.E.A.L. Program ..........................................................................Page 28 Inclusive Services........................................................................Page 29 Swimming Programs......................................................Pages 32-39 Becoming a Lifeguard....................................................Pages 36-37 Children’s Programs .................................................................Page 42 Youth Programs...........................................................................Page 43 Adult Programs..................................................................Pages 33-35 Facility Rentals..............................................................................Page 44 Birthday Parties............................................................................Page 45 Racquetball.....................................................................................Page 47 Adult Fitness Classes.......................................................Pages 48-49 Adult Music and Painting......................................................Page 50 Adult Dance and Bridge.........................................................Page 51 Seniors Programs........................................................................Page 52 Neighbourhood Watch...........................................................Page 53 Winter Pet Care Tips..................................................................Page 54 Snowclearing Information..........................................Pages 56-60

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Contact Your Council

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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What’s My Ward

Information and stories about the programs and services of the City of St. John’s; produced quarterly and distributed via mail to all households in the capital city.

Editor-in-Chief Susan Bonnell

Ward 2 Councillor Jonathan Galgay 576-7144 jgalgay@stjohns.ca facebook.com/ jonathan.galgay twitter.com/JonathanGalgay

Ward 3 Councillor Bruce Tilley 576-8643 btilley@stjohns.ca

Ward 4 Councillor Bernard Davis 576-8217 bdavis@stjohns.ca facebook.com/ bernard.davis.733 twitter.com/bernardjdavis

Ward 5 Councillor Wally Collins 576-8584 wcollins@stjohns.ca Section Contributors

Managing Editor Shelley Pardy Production Manager Scott Courage Search: CityofStJohns

Don Brennan; Steve Colford; Natalie Godden; Tanya Haywood; Heather Hickman; Heather Hillier; Phil Hiscock; Ross Marsh; Annette Oldford; Janine Piller; Karen Sherriffs; Bev Skinner; Carla Squires

Deputy Mayor Ron Ellsworth 576-8363 rellsworth@stjohns.ca facebook.com/ron.ellsworth twitter.com/RonEllsworth

Councillor at Large Tom Hann 576-8219 thann@stjohns.ca twitter.com/HannAtLarge

Councillor at Large Sandy Hickman 576-8045 shickman@stjohns.ca facebook.com/ sandy.hickman.18 twitter.com/SandyHAtLarge

Councillor at Large Dave Lane 576-8243 dlane@stjohns.ca www.DaveLaneStJohns.ca facebook.com/ DaveLaneStJohns twitter.com/DaveLaneTweets

Councillor at Large Art Puddister 576-8286 apuddister@stjohns.ca

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Municipal tax payments and You’ll receive your next tax bill by mid-January 2015. For more detail on the assessment of your property and related taxes go to www.stjohns.ca look under ‘Living in St. John’s’, choose ‘City Services’ then ‘Assessment and Taxation’. For tax payment options further choose ‘Payment Options’. Effective January 1, 2015 tax payments must be received at City Hall by the penalty date indicated on your bill. (see #10)

When payments are due: Tax payments received after the penalty date will be charged interest. The last day to pay municipal taxes without penalty for the January to June 2015 portion is Friday, February 27, 2015. For the July to December 2015 portion the penalty date is Friday, Aug. 28, 2015

Forms of payment: Credit card payments are NOT accepted for municipal tax payments. If mailing, couriering or dropping in the mail box outside City Hall – do not use cash, but cheques or money order only.

Do you have any questions about your tax bill or the assessed value of your property? The City’s website (‘Living in St. John’s’>’Assessment and Taxation’) has the most frequently asked questions. You can also call 576-8929 or email assessment@stjohns.ca to talk with our Assessment Office.

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understanding your tax bill 2 The address of the

1 The tax period

to each property in the city

4 The total amount due,

4 John Doe 555 Main Street St. John’s, NL A1A 1A1

Amount Due 1,330.54

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value assessed on H.S.T. REG WHE2GB556 the property

(i.e. residential) and the current tax rate

of the property and mailing address

Municipal Tax Bill January - June 2014 Location: 555 Main Street Account #: 99-9999-9-9999-999-9

9 The total amount due

(see #4 above), broken down into a) tax amount for the current tax period and b) any previously owed unpaid amount

John Doe 555 Main Street St. John’s, NL A1A 1A1

may include previously owed unpaid amounts

7 The property classification

5 The registered owner

6 The total capital

PLEASE RETURN THIS PORTION WITH YOUR PAYMENT

1 Municipal Tax Bill January - June 2014 2 Location: 555 Main Street 3 Account #: 99-9999-9-9999-999-9

CITY OF ST. JOHN’S PO BOX 908 ST. JOHN’S, nl CANADA A1C 5M2 WWW.STJOHNS.CA

3 A unique number assigned

property being billed

covered by the bill

7 257,700 Residential Realty @ 0.8100% Per Half Year 1 Water Unit(s) 307.50 Per Unit Half Year

1,019.39 307.50

Current Municipal Tax Balance on account as of January 3, 2014

1,326.89 3.65

Note:

How to pay your tax bill:

Current Municipal Tax owing after Februrary 28 is charged interest for the full month of February. If this is a Mixed Use property (Residential & Commercial Assessed Values) Commercial taxes owing are not included in the Amount Due. If your bill includes a “Balance on account as of...”, this amount may be past due and late

Pay at the Access St. John’s Centre, on the first floor of City Hall during regular business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday

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11 Monthly interest of 1.25% is applied to all past due amounts

Due Date: January, 2014 Amount Due

• Mail payment at least one week before the penalty date

1,330.54

• Use the mail drop box outside the entrance to City Hall 8 The water rate, based on

the number of registered water units at the property

11 If your tax bill is not paid by the end of February (or August for the July-December bill), interest of 1.25% is charged per month on all arrears

10 The date taxes are due according to the City of St. John’s Act. However, as current Municipal Tax is interest free for one month following the due date, interest will not be charged if the bill is paid in full by the last business day of the following month.

• Courier your payment to City Hall during regular business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday $

Pay at your financial institution or mortgage company – we have accounts at all major banking institutions. Contact them for more detail.

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What can be recycled at the curb? WASTE / RECYCLING

Separate bag for

CONTAINERS Aluminum Trays

e.g. pie plates, baking trays & more

Aluminum Cans

e.g. pop cans, beer cans & more

Milk & Juice Cartons

Separate bag for

PAPER

Newspaper, Flyers & Junk Mail

Magazines, Catalogues & Phone Books Writing & Computer Paper e.g. lined, white, coloured

Do NOT put in curbside recycling Glass

If it is not listed here as a recyclable, do not place it with recyclables at the curb.

Plastic Trays & Tubs

Plastic Toiletries Containers

e.g. butter & sour cream tubs, vegetable & fruit trays, plastic berry containers

e.g. shampoo, liquid soap, mouthwash, contact lens solution, body wash & more

Plastic Food Containers

e.g. water, pop, liquor & more

e.g. ketchup, mustard, yogurt ,& clamshell trays and more more

Plastic Cleaning Product Containers

e.g. bleach, liquid laundry detergent, all-purpose cleaner, spray bottles, windshield wash bottles & more

Envelopes

paper and plastic window envelopes, but not bubble or insulated envelopes

Books

Remove hardcovers

Plastic Drink Bottles

Steel (Tin) Cans

e.g. soup cans, bean cans, tuna cans, coffee cans & more

Tetra Pak Containers

e.g. juice boxes, soup containers & more

Take Out Drink Trays Empty Paper Towel & Toilet Paper Rolls

Just the empty cardboard rolls, not the toilet paper or paper towels themselves

Boxboard

e.g. cereal, cracker, detergent boxes, frozen food boxes & more

Corrugated Cardboard

Egg Cartons

Must be in a tied-up blue bag or bundled to no more than 2 ft x 2 ft x 1 ft

Needles & Other Sharp Items

Gift Wrap

Kitty Litter

Napkins, Tissues, Toilet Paper or Paper Towels

Just the cardboard kind, not the styrofoam kind

e.g. syringes, sewing needles, nails or screws & more

e.g. wrapping paper, gift bags, tissue paper & greeting cards

Glass beverage containers can be brought to Green Depots

Diapers

Used or unused, these items are not recyclable

Plastic Bags or Film

Drink/Coffee Cups

Household Metals

e.g. shopping bags, chip bags, bread bags, saran wrap, wax paper & more

Styrofoam

e.g. plates, food trays, packaging & more

Aerosol Cans Empty Paint Cans

Empty paint cans go in your garbage. Leftover paint in cans should be brought to the HHW Depot.

e.g. pots & pans, utensils & more

Large Plastics

e.g. dish racks, stepping stools, laundry baskets, storage bins, mop buckets, lawn chairs & more

Why should you recycle?

ince curbside recycling began in 2010, St. John’s residents have recycled more than 14,000 tonnes of material. Instead of ending up in the landfill, those items were remade into everything from carpet to cardboard.

Did you know?

The City saves approximately $48 for every tonne of recycling diverted from the landfill. Money made from the sale of recyclables is put back into the operation of the recycling facility at Robin Hood Bay.

Collection Schedules Adjusted for Holidays

Many neighbourhoods regularly recycle at the curb in St. John’s

New for 2015

Throughout the year there are nine holidays that will impact your garbage and recycling schedule. These days are marked in RED on the calendars that follow. On each of these days, waste will not be collected. For the week following only, your collection day will move by one day. Here are some examples: You live in Area 4B, so your regular collection day is Thursday. However, January 1 (New Year’s Day) is a Thursday, so your collection day will be Friday instead - just for that week only. On the next week, you will go back to your regular Thursday collection day. Now look at May. The Victoria Day Holiday on May 18 is a Monday. For this week only, your garbage day will moves by one day from Monday to Tuesday, Tuesday to Wednesday and so on to accommodate the holiday. If you live in 5A or 5B, your garbage is collected on Fridays. During a week with one of these nine holidays, your garbage and recycling will be collected on Saturday. Why make this change? We are making this change to give our garbage and recycling staff the day off without making them work a double-shift the next day. This is safer and more equitable for our staff and a simpler adjustment for residents to make than being on a rotating garbage schedule.

bles prior to Blue bags full of recycla Facility sorting at the Recycling

2015 Holiday Schedule (your garbage will be picked up the day after your regular day for this week only) January 1: New Year’s Day April 5: Good Friday May 18: Victoria Day July 1: Canada Day September 7: Labour Day October 12: Thanksgiving Day November 11: Remembrance Day December 25: Christmas Day December 26: Boxing Day

Christmas Tree Drop-off

Bring your real Christmas trees to: Quidi Vidi Lake Parking Lot Robin Hood Bay Residential Drop-Off (large gravel lot off The Boulevard) 340 East White Hills Road Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014 to Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015 Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014 to Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015. Residential Drop-Off hours: Tuesdays to Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Except Wed., Dec. 31 closes at noon.

Please Note: Only natural, undecorated trees are acceptable – no artificial trees, decorations, tinsel, or other man-made objects. Do not bundle or tie the tree.

All trees collected are turned into mulch chips and are used in horticultural projects in City green spaces.

WASTE / RECYCLING

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Rules and Tips for Curbside Garbage and Recycling Collection: From April 1 to Nov. 30 garbage must be completely covered in a bin or with a net or blanket.

A maximum of 10 garbage bags and 10 recycling bags will be collected each pickup day.

Do not put bags on snow banks as it can be out of the collectors reach.

Bags must weigh less than 50 pounds.

Garbage must be in a regular sized garbage bags, not in supermarket-sized, kitchen catcher bags or in larger industrial bags. Recycling must be put in seethrough blue bags.

EAC

Do not use chemicals (e.g. bleach) on bags as animal repellent.

WASTE / RECYCLING

Place bags at the curb on your scheduled day only; no earlier than 6 a.m., no later than 8 a.m.

Containers of liquid will not be collected. Bundled materials (branches, carpets, etc) must be less than 2 feet in length and measure less than 2 feet by 2 feet by 1 foot. Cardboard can be in a bag or in bundles.

Hypodermic needles and other sharp objects must be placed in a puncture proof container. Broken glass must be clearly marked and packaged so sharp edges are not sticking out.

Curbside Recycling

Recycle at your curb in three simple steps…

1. Sort It • Sort recyclables into containers and papers. • Rinse food containers so there is no food left inside. It is especially important to rinse milk cartons. • Remove the lids, caps, and straws from your containers, and remove wrap, plastic, or styrofoam from boxes and paper.

2. Bag It • Stash paper and containers into separate see-through blue bags. This is important – we can only take recyclables that do not have papers and containers in the same bag. • Use see-through blue plastic bags only. • Place recyclables loosely in the blue bag. • The see-through blue bags that you put your recycling in will be recycled.

3. Curb It

Set your blue bags at the curb on recycling day. Find out your recycling day by: • Visiting curbitstjohns.ca • Calling 311or 754-CITY (2489)

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APRIL 2015

T W 1 5 6 7 8 12 13 14 15 19 20 21 22 26 27 28 29

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JANUARY 2015

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S 3 10 17 24 31

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M 2 9 16 23

F 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 20 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 31

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M 2 9 16 23 30

W 2 9 16 23 30

F 3 4 10 11 17 18 24 25 31

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F 4 5 11 12 18 19 25 26

DECEMBER 2015

T 1 6 7 8 13 14 15 20 21 22 27 28 29

W 2 9 16 23 30

W 3 10 17 24

F 5 6 12 13 19 20 26 27

SEPTEMBER 2015

T 2 9 16 23 30

W 4 11 18 25

JUNE 2015

T 3 10 17 24 31

MARCH 2015

T 1 6 7 8 13 14 15 20 21 22 27 28 29

M 1 7 8 14 15 21 22 28 29

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S 5 12 19 26

S 6 13 20 27

S 7 14 21 28

• Garbage & recycling must be put to the curb on your collection day only between 6 and 8 a.m. • Garbage must be covered from April 1 to November 30. Garbage Day • Fall Leaf Yard Waste Bag pickup occurs on garbage days in November. Garbage & Recycling Day For more information or a complete list of rules visit curbitstjohns.ca or call 311. Holiday

Area 1A

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JULY 2015

F 2 3 9 10 16 17 23 24 30

APRIL 2015

T W 1 5 6 7 8 12 13 14 15 19 20 21 22 26 27 28 29

T W T 1 4 5 6 7 8 11 12 13 14 15 18 19 20 21 22 25 26 27 28 29

JANUARY 2015

F 2 9 16 23 30

S 3 10 17 24 31

S 4 11 18 25

S 3 10 17 24 31

S 1 8 15 22 29

T 3 10 17 24

W 4 11 18 25

S 2 9 16 23 30

S 7 14 21 28

M 2 9 16 23 30

W 2 9 16 23 30

T 3 10 17 24 31

T 3 10 17 24

T 4 11 18 25

F 4 11 18 25

F 5 12 19 26

F 6 13 20 27

DECEMBER 2015 M

T 1 6 7 8 13 14 15 20 21 22 27 28 29

W 2 9 16 23 30

W 3 10 17 24

T 5 12 19 26

SEPTEMBER 2015 M

T 2 9 16 23 30

W 4 11 18 25

JUNE 2015

T 3 10 17 24 31

MARCH 2015

T 1 6 7 8 13 14 15 20 21 22 27 28 29

M 1 7 8 14 15 21 22 28 29

S 1 8 15 22 29

WASTE / RECYCLING

F 5 6 12 13 19 20 26 27

T W T

AUGUST 2015

NOVEMBER 2015 M 2 9 16 23 30

T W T

F 5 6 12 13 19 20 26 27

MAY 2015

W 4 11 18 25

S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

T 3 10 17 24

FEBRUARY 2015

M 2 9 16 23

F 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 20 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 31

S 1 8 15 22

S 5 12 19 26

S 6 13 20 27

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S 5 12 19 26

T W T 1 8 15 22 29

F 2 9 16 23 30

S 4 11 18 25

S 3 10 17 24 31

APRIL 2015

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T 2 9 16 23 30

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W 4 11 18 25

T 5 12 19 26

T 4 11 18 25

T 3 10 17 24

T 3 10 17 24 31

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F 5 12 19 26

F 4 11 18 25

SEPTEMBER 2015 W 2 9 16 23 30

W 2 9 16 23 30

DECEMBER 2015 7 14 21 28

M T 1 8 15 22 29

7 14 21 28

M T 1 8 15 22 29

W 3 10 17 24

MARCH 2015 T 3 10 17 24 31

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JUNE 2015

S 1 8 15 22 29

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T 2 9 16 23 30

S 2 9 16 23 30

S M 1 8 15 22 29

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AUGUST 2015

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5 12 19 26

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MAY 2015

FEBRUARY 2015

S 3 10 17 24 31

T 3 10 17 24

S 5 12 19 26

S 6 13 20 27

S 7 14 21 28

5 12 19 26

4 11 18 25

6 13 20 27

5 12 19 26

T W T 1 8 15 22 29

F 3 10 17 24

F 2 9 16 23 30

S 4 11 18 25

S 3 10 17 24 31

APRIL 2015

7 14 21 28

T 2 9 16 23 30

T W 1 8 15 22 29

6 13 20 27

7 14 21 28

JULY 2015

S 3 10 17 24 31

S 4 11 18 25

T 2 9 16 23 30

F 2 9 16 23 30

F 3 10 17 24 31

T W 1 8 15 22 29

7 14 21 28

T W T 1 8 15 22 29

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T 3 10 17 24

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MAY 2015 M

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T 3 10 17 24 31

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W 4 11 18 25

T 4 11 18 25

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MARCH 2015

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T 2 9 16 23 30

JUNE 2015

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DECEMBER 2015

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S 2 9 16 23 30

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AUGUST 2015

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3 10 17 24 31

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F 4 11 18 25

7 14 21 28

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6 13 20 27

3 10 17 24 31

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T 5 12 19 26

F 4 11 18 25

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M 2 9 16 23 30

M T 1 8 15 22 29

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M 2 9 16 23 30

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4 11 18 25

OCTOBER 2015

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JANUARY 2015

Area 2B

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M 7 14 21 28

2 9 16 23 30 M 2 9 16 23 30

NOVEMBER 2015

S 1 8 15 22 29

M 2 9 16 23

Area 2A

S 6 13 20 27

JULY 2015

S 3 10 17 24 31

S 4 11 18 25

T 2 9 16 23 30

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Put a Freeze on Winter Fires Winter safety and fire prevention tips from the St. John’s Regional Fire Department

Winter safety

• Keep dryer and air exchange vents clear of snow and ice. • Thaw frozen pipes with a hair dryer or a hot water or ultraviolet thawing device; do not use a blowtorch or other open flame. • Use flashlights during a power outage; if using candles put them in a non-combustible holder on a flat surface three feet from anything combustible.

Christmas safety

• Real trees should be freshly cut and watered daily; artificial trees should be flame resistant. • Use appropriate lights and power cords for indoors and out; replace lights with worn or broken cords or bulbs.

Fireplaces, woodstoves & furnaces

• Install carbon monoxide alarms and have a certified technician inspect your chimney, fireplace and furnace each year. • Burn dry, well-seasoned wood – NEVER burn trash. If using synthetic logs, always follow the package directions. • Place ashes outdoors in a covered metal container at least three feet from anything combustible. For more information from the St. John’s Regional Fire Department: Call: 576-3905 Email: fire@stjohns.ca Website: www.sjrfd.ca

Portable electric heaters

• Place heater at least three feet from anything combustible. • Check cords to make sure they aren’t cracked or frayed; never use with an extension cord. • Do not use when you’re sleeping or outside the house.

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St. John’s Celebrates… Winter! With snow falling each year from November to April there’s no doubt St. John’s is a winter city. Being a winter city has created challenges for us, many of them brought to light during last year’s long and difficult winter. We’ve been reviewing our winter maintenance practices and you can read about some of our new measures to clear and remove snow, including our pilot sidewalk snow clearing plan, on pages 56-60 of this guide.

We’ve planned a number of fun activities and events to celebrate the wonderful things that we can do during the cold and snowy season in the city. Aside from the events listed below we have other facilities and services that you can enjoy throughout the winter. See page 24 to learn more about The Loop, our outdoor ice skating surface in Bannerman Park. Be sure to check page 25 for details about the Winter Activity Centre in Pippy Park where you can rent skis & snowshoes and hit the trails – or hit the trails free of charge if you own your own equipment! We also have adapted equipment, signed out free-of-charge, so those with mobility issues can enjoy the great outdoors during the cold months. CG

Festival of Music and Lights

Sweetheart Skate and Snow Play

Come together to ring in the holiday season with bright lights, beautiful song and free hot chocolate! Be sure to bundle up to enjoy this annual holiday event – and bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the Food Bank.

We are celebrating Valentine’s Day at our newest winter attraction, The Loop! After you have a skate join in building a snowman, a snow fort or make snow angels or paint pictures in the snow. We’ll have shovels, buckets and coloured water in spray bottles to help with your frozen creations.

Date: Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014 Time: 5 p.m. Location: Duck Pond in Bowring Park

Date: Saturday, Feb. 14 Time: noon to 3 p.m. Location: The Loop in Bannerman Park

New Year’s Eve Fireworks When the clock strikes midnight on Dec. 31, the people of St. John’s are the first in North America to ring in the New Year. The New Year’s Eve Celebration at Quidi Vidi Lake starts at 11:15 p.m. and continues until the end of the fireworks. Join us for free entertainment and party favours.

Winter Scavenger Hunt Visit historic Bowring Park for a winter scavenger hunt - a great way to spend time with your family and learn some interesting facts about the City’s largest park! Dress warmly and follow the clues that lead you to a treat at the end! Date: Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015 Time: 2 to 4 p.m. Location: Meet at the Bungalow

St. John’s Celebrates Winter We’re planning more exciting winter activities and events – all free – from February 13 to 15. Check the City’s Facebook page and website (Visiting St. John’s -> Things To Do ->Annual Events) in early January for all the details.

RECREATION

But in the dark there is always a glimmer of light and we want to shine our spotlight on the positive things that winter brings and celebrate them!

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Skate The Loop this Winter T he Loop, an outdoor ice skating rink, has brought new life to Bannerman Park during the winter months. Families with children, young adults, seniors, community and service groups, and others, all skate together for free.

RECREATION

The Loop season

The Loop opens for the season when temperatures are consistently low enough to make and maintain the ice surface. Call the Loopline at 733-LOOP (5667) to learn if it is open. When weather or ice conditions are unsafe and not suitable for skating, The Loop will close and we will update the Loopline – so be sure to call before you head out! When temperatures consistently rise and ice can no longer be safely maintained The Loop will close for the season. This will be announced on the City’s website, social media, through local media and the Loopline.

The Loop hours

Once opened for the season The Loop is open, daily from 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Ice resurfacing occurs each day from 8 to 10:30 a.m. On Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays the ice is also resurfaced beginning at 3:15 p.m. There is no skating permitted while resurfacing is taking place. All City parks close at 11 p.m. and Bannerman is no exception. The lights around The Loop will shut off at 11 p.m. each night.

Parking

Public parking is available on both sides of Bannerman Road, the east side of Rennie’s Mill Road, and the south side of Military Road, all of which border Bannerman Park. CG

Making ice at The Loop To be suitable for skating the ice on The Loop must be one inch thick. Ice is built in layers, putting on 1/16th of an inch of ice at a time. When building or rebuilding the ice skaters are urged to stay off the ice. When people skate on The Loop before the ice building is complete, pieces of ice can break off and expose the underlying concrete surface. When this happens we have to start the ice building process from the beginning. For the safety and enjoyment of all skaters, please do not skate on The Loop when signs are posted indicating that it is closed.

Loop Safety For the enjoyment and safety of all: • If you’re on the ice surface you must have skates on • CSA-approved ice skating helmets are recommended • No more than 2 people join hands while skating (no chain skating) • Skate forward at a leisurely pace; no racing or speed skating, backwards or figure skating permitted • Do not stop on the ice surface; if you must stop move off the ice first • Dangerous behavior (horseplay, throwing snow) is not permitted • Equipment is not permitted on the ice including hockey sticks, pucks, strollers, sleds, and chairs

• Food & drink is not permitted on the ice; smoking and alcohol is not permitted anywhere near The Loop • Do not use phones or hand held electronic devices while skating • Do not carry children, including babies in wraps, while on the ice

Equipment such as a small Zamboni (1) and spray bars (2) are used to make and maintain ice at the Loop.

• Dogs or other pets are not allowed on the ice

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Get Winter Active C.A. Pippy Park Winter Activity Centre (North Bank Lodge off Nagles Place/ Allandale Road)

A Cross Country Ski Sledge and Snow Coach are available, free of charge, for those with physical disabilities.

In winter the Pippy Park campground is transformed into an area suitable for snowshoeing and cross country skiing, both classic and skate skiing, at no cost! You can even go there at night as there are lights around the trails.

RECREATION

The Centre’s operation is weather dependent; to check if it is open call the Centre’s Info Line at 737-3651.

Hours of Operation: Jan. 9 to April 17, 2015 (weather dependent)

Friday 6 to10 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Cash, debit and Visa/ Master card / Amex are accepted. Identification is required to rent skis and snowshoes.

Snowshoe Adventures

Join us for one of our snowshoe adventures; if you don’t own snowshoes and poles we’ll provide them. See page 27 for registration information. Friday, Feb. 6, 7 to 9 p.m. Three Pond Barrens $11

Group Programs

Outdoor programs occur at Rotary ‘Sunshine’ Park or C.A. Pippy Park and are available to community, youth and school groups. Programs are customized for the age and ability of the participants.

Saturday, Feb. 21, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. East Coast Trail, Blackhead to Cape Spear $16.50

Programs offered in the winter: • cross country skiing • snowshoeing • orienteering • fire building • outdoor cooking

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Winter Recreation Registration City Residents Saturday, December 6 beginning at 8 a.m. Residents of Other Municipalities Saturday, December 13 beginning at 8 a.m.

How to Register

• H.G.R. Mews Community Centre, 40 Mundy Pond Road Wedgewood Park Recreation Centre, 47 Gleneyre Street By Phone: • 576-8499 576-8631 In person: • Saturday, Dec. 6 at City Hall, 8 to 10 a.m. After that you may register in person at H.G.R. Mews Community or Wedgewood Park Recreation Centre.

REC connect Recreation Program online registration Please Note: Where classes or programs are cancelled due to a holiday (e.g. St. Patrick’s Day), fees are prorated. We reserve the right to cancel programs/classes due to instructor availability or low registration.

Daily Swim and Fitness schedules Pages 32 - 39 in this guide. • Wedgewood Park Recreation Centre swim line: 576-8155 • H.G.R. Mews Community Centre Mews swim line: 576-8408 Online at www.stjohns.ca: • Pool Schedules - choose ‘Swim Schedules’ under Quick Links • Fitness classes - choose ‘Living in St. John’s’, then ‘Recreation and Parks’, then ‘Adult Programs’

Easter Program Information Watch the spring edition of the City Guide for Easter Programs. There is something for every bunny, including: · Camps · Community Programs · High Five Leadership Courses · Babysitting Course · Family Fun Visit RecConnect at www.stjohns.ca in mid-February for program details.

RECREATION

Online: Using RECconnect – go to www.stjohns.ca and choose ‘RECconnect’ in the Quick Links menu. If you haven’t registered online before, you first have to set up a RECconnect account by going to either:

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R.E.A.L. Program The Recreation Experiences and Leisure (R.E.A.L) Program provides opportunities to children and youth, up to the age of 18, in financial need. Learn more on our website www.stjohns.ca, look under ‘Living in St. John’s’, choose ‘Recreation and Parks’ then ‘Recreation Experiences and Leisure (R.E.A.L. Program)’. Contact our R.E.A.L. staff by emailing real@stjohns.ca or calling 576-8684 or 576-4556.

How to Apply

Applications are considered one season in advance to ensure enough time to process the equest prior to the program start date. The application deadline for next season (summer) is April 17, 2015. For an application, or more information, contact our R.E.A.L. staff or go to our website.

RECREATION

Be a R.E.A.L Supporter

We are fully dependent on community support. You can support this great program by donating spaces in recreation programs (i.e. gymnastics class or music lessons), financially or in-kind through new or used recreation equipment.

Thank you to our supporters!

Hanlon’s Tae Kwon Do Academy Hi-Performance Taekwon-Do Studio Jill Dreaddy DanceCo. FUNDING PARTNERS Ashley Feltham School of Dance Kid’s Tree Learning & Music Centre Association of New Canadians (as of Oct. 1, 2014) Kokoro Dojo Autism Society of NL and Lab. Bell Aliant Long & McQuade Canadian Tire Jumpstart Program Avalon Minor Hockey Association Macmorran Community Centre Avalon Sports Inc. Techniplex CNA – Community Recreation & MAX Arts. Athletics. Wellness Barbara Ashley School of Dance Leadership Class Memorial University Fencing Club Bollywood Jig Imprint Specialty Promotions Memorial University Judo Club Boys and Girls Clubs of St. John’s Kiwanis Club of St. John’s Memorial University Sea-Hawks Boxfit Lester’s Farm Market Basketball Camps and Leagues Cabot ITF Taekwon-Do Lionpacer’s Group of Rotary Metropolitan United FC Campia Gymnastics Metrobus Transit Michael Foley’s Academy of Martial City Performance Academy Newfound Cabs Arts CLB Armoury NHLPA Goals and Dreams Fund Mount Pearl Basketball Association Connie Parsons School of Dance Clowe, Purcell & Friends Golf Classic Mount Pearl School of Dance Cowan Heights Youth Basketball Sandbox Gaming Mount Pearl School of Martial Arts League That Pro Look Mount Pearl Soccer Association Cygnus Gymnastics The Dance Spectrum Inc. Mundy Pond Karate Club Downey’s TaekwonDo United Way of NL and Lab. Dynamic Sounds Music Studio Inc. New World Fitness Universal Corporate Wear Newfoundland and Labrador Ball Easter Seals NL and Lab. VOCM Cares Hockey Association Edge Diving Club Wellness Coalition Avalon East NFLD. Blizzard Hockey Program Elton’s Fighting Systems Prince of Wales Skating Club Football NL RECREATION Froude Avenue Community Centre Rabbittown Community Centre ORGANIZATIONS Sassy Tuna Studio Fusion Dance Studio (as of Oct. 1, 2014) Scouts Canada Girl Guides of Canada 8 Limb Muay Thai & Kickboxing Goulds Minor Hockey Association Shallaway NL Youth in Chorus Alex Foley Academy of Martial Arts Goulds Recreation Shotokan Karate Anna Templeton Centre Soccer Tots Greenbelt Tennis Club

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Gold Supporters

Show your Support For more information on how to become a R.E.A.L. Program supporter, please call 576-2574 or email: real@stjohns.ca

Sonny’s Drum Studio Sorensen School of Dance Soulful Sounds Music Studio St. John’s Legends Swim Club St. John’s Minor Baseball Association St. John’s Minor Hockey Association St. Pat’s Bowling Lanes St. John’s Sea Stars St. John’s Soccer Club Steve Nash Youth Basketball - NLBA Suzuki Talent Education Program Swilers Rugby Football Club Swilers Basketball Club The Dance Academy The Dance Centre The Little Gym The Munchkin Music Factory The Works/ Aquarena Ultimate Newfoundland and Labrador VIBE Studio of Dance Virginia Park Community Centre Wallnuts Climbing Centre Waterford Valley Sports Association Wiseman’s Kenpo YBC Bowling- Plaza Bowl YBC Bowling – Holiday Lanes YMCA

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Inclusive Services We encourage and welcome persons with a disability and/or those who require support to participate in our recreation programs. Contact our Inclusive Services staff by emailing inclusion@stjohns.ca or by phoning 576-4450 or 576-6972.

Sensational Playgroup

A multi-sensory drop-in playgroup for children, ages birth to 6 years, with Autism, Down Syndrome or Sensory Processing Disorder or children who require a little extra-sensory fun. Siblings welcome. January 21 - March 25 Wednesdays from 10- 11:30 a.m. Southlands Community Centre; fee is $2 per session.

RECREATION

Active Youth

For youth ages 15 to 21 with mild to moderate developmental disabilities to participate in recreation and leisure activities in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere with caring leaders. Registration, including an application, is due by Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015. To learn more contact the Inclusive Services staff. January 20 - March 24 Wednesdays from 7 - 8:30 p.m. H.G.R. Mews Community Centre; fee is $54 for 9 sessions.

Leisure Group Bookings

Offered year-round to groups servicing those facing ability-related barriers. Participants are given the opportunity to participate in recreation and leisure activities within a safe, supportive environment with dedicated and experienced facilitators.

Attendant Pass

Persons with disabilities who require the support of an attendant to accompany them to events may apply for an attendant pass. For more information contact the Inclusive Services Staff.

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Program subsidies are available for adults facing financial barriers to participate in City of St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Recreation Division activities. Subsidies for children and youth participation are referred to R.E.A.L Program.

Adaptive Equipment Loan Program We have equipment that can assist persons with disabilities participate in recreation and leisure activities. To inquire about having a loan of some of our equipment contact our Inclusive Services staff.

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32 City Guide / Winter 2015

Swimming lesson levels Our swim levels and lessons follow the Canadian Red Cross Swim Program model. Except the sets where there are two classes a week or if otherwise outlined, all classes begin the week of Jan. 4 and end the week of March 28. All classes are offered at either the H.G.R. Mews Community Centre or the Wedgewood Park Recreation Centre. Starfish / Duck / Sea Turtle Parent & Tot lessons for 6 to 36 months of age children 1 lesson per week of 30 minutes instruction & 20 minutes stay & play $36 for 12 Lessons ; $33 for Monday lessons

RECREATION

Swim Preschool / Kids / Teens 1 lesson per week, 45 minutes class $60 for 12 lessons; $55 for 11 Monday classes Low Ratio Preschool / Kids 1 lesson per week, 45 minute class $120 for 12 lessons; $110 for 11 Monday lessons Swim Preschool / Kids 2 lessons per week, on Tuesday & Thursday, 45 minute class $60 for 12 lessons Set 1: Jan. 6 - Feb. 12 Set 2: Feb. 17 - March 26 Adult Lessons 1 lesson per week, 50 minute class $72 for 12 lessons; $66 for 11 Monday lessons

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New m Progra

• Inclusive Services staff at 576-4450 • Program & Operations Coordinator, Aquatics at 576-8623

Masters Swim Club 1 practice per week, 50 minute session $72 for 12 sessions; $60 for 11 Monday sessions If you can swim 400m front crawl with short breaks and are looking to improve your endurance and technical skills in a masters level environment – this class is for you!

City Guide / Winter 2015 33

Private swimming lessons Private or Semi-private (2 participants) lessons are available. Please note, it is your choice to have a semi-private lesson, however participants must be within two levels of each other. Cost is $56 for four, 25 minute lessons or $42 for three 25 minute lessons

Facility

Sunday

H.G.R. Mews Community Centre

4:30 p.m.

Wedgewood Park Recreation Centre

7 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 11 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 12 p.m. 12:30 p.m.

Monday

6 p.m. 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Saturday

4 p.m 4:30 p.m. 5 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 6 p.m. 6:30 p.m.

4 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 5 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 6 p.m. 6:30 p.m.

9 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 11 a.m. 11:30 a.m.

10 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 4 p.m. (No 4:30 p.m. classes 5 p.m. March 16) 5:30 p.m.

4 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 5 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 6 p.m. 6:30 p.m.

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Lessons begin the weeks of Jan. 4, Feb. 1 and March 1. Class start times are:

34 City Guide / Winter 2015 H.G. R. Mews Community Centre

Set 1 / Set 2 refers to classes that take place twice per week Level / Program

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Parent & Tot Starfish / Duck / Sea Turtle

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

noon to 12:30 p.m. *Stay & Play 12:30 - 12:50 p.m.

9 to 9:50 a.m.

Parent & Tot Sea Turtle Children: 24-36 Months

3:15 to 4 p.m.

3:15 to 4 p.m. 4 to 4:45 p.m. Low Ratio Set 1 4 to 4:45 p.m.

5 to 5:45 p.m. Sea Otter

3:15 to 4 p.m.

Set 1 4 to 4:45 p.m.

RECREATION

3:15 to 4 p.m.

Salamander

4 to 4:45 p.m.

3:15 to 4 p.m.

5 to 5:45 p.m. Sunfish

5 to 5:45 p.m.

Crocodile / Whale

9 to 9:45 a.m.

11 to 11:45 a.m

5 to 5:45 p.m.

4 to 4:45 p.m.

10 to 10:45 a.m.

11 to 11:45 a.m

4 to 4:45 p.m.

Swim Kids 1

Saturday

Set 1 5 to 5:45 p.m.

4 to 4:45 p.m.

Set 1 5 to 5:45 p.m.

4 to 4:45 p.m.

9 to 9:45 a.m.

5 to 5:45 p.m.

10 to 10:45 a.m.

4 to 4:45 p.m.

9 to 9:45 a.m.

6 to 6:45 p.m. 4 to 4:45 p.m.

Swim Kids 2

5 to 5:45 p.m.

6 to 6:45 p.m.

5 to 5:45 p.m.

Swim Kids 3

4 to 4:45 p.m.

Set 2 5 to 5:45 p.m.

6 to 6:45 p.m. Low Ratio

6 to 6:45 p.m.

Swim Kids 4

5 to 5:45 p.m.

Set 2 4 to 4:45 p.m.

4 to 4:45 p.m.

9 to 9:45 a.m.

Swim Kids 5

4 to 4:45 p.m.

6 to 6:45 p.m.

5 to 5:45 p.m.

10 to 10:45 a.m.

Swim Kids 6

5 to 5:45 p.m.

4 to 4:45 p.m.

6 to 6:45 p.m.

4 to 4:45 p.m.

11 to 11:45 a.m.

Swim Kids 7 / 8

5 to 5:45 p.m.

4 to 4:45 p.m.

5 to 5:45 p.m.

Swim Kids 9 /10

4 to 4:45 p.m.

6 to 6:45 p.m.

6 to 6:45 p.m. Set 2 5 to 5:45 p.m.

4 to 4:45 p.m.

Teen Basics

4 to 4:45 p.m.

Teen Strokes

5 to 5:45 p.m.

NEW Swimmers with Disabilities

5 to 5:45 p.m. Low Ratio

10 to 10:45 a.m. 5 to 5:45 p.m.

11 to 11:45 a.m.

10 to 10:45 a.m. 11 to 11:45 a.m. 5 to 5:45 p.m.

9 to 9:45 a.m.

1 to 1:50 p.m.

Adult Basics 1

5 to 5:50 p.m.

Adult Basics 2

5 to 5:50 p.m.

Adult Strokes

5 to 5:50 p.m.

NEW Masters Swim Club

5 to 5:50 p.m.

City Guide / Winter 2015 35 Wedgewood Park Recreation Centre

Set 1 / Set 2 refers to classes that take place twice per week Sunday

Monday

Parent & Tot Starfish / Duck / Sea Turtle Sea Otter

Tuesday

Wednesday

Friday

9 - 9:30 a.m. *Stay & Play 9:30 - 9:50 a.m. 10 to 10:45 a.m.

4 to 4:45 p.m.

Salamander

9 to 9:45 a.m.

5 to 5:45 p.m.

Sunfish

11 to 11:45 a.m.

4 to 4:45 p.m.

Set 1 4 to 4:45 p.m. 4 to 4:45 p.m. Set 1 5 to 5:45 p.m.

4 to 4:45 p.m. Low Ratio

Set 1 4 to 4:45 p.m. 5 to 5:45 p.m.

6 to 6:45 p.m.

4 to 4:45 p.m.

10 to 10:45 a.m.

4 to 4:45 p.m.

Set 1 5 to 5:45 p.m.

9 to 9:45 a.m.

Crocodile / Whale

noon to 12:45 p.m.

5 to 5:45 p.m.

Swim Kids 1

9 to 9:45 a.m.

5 to 5:45 p.m.

Set 2 4 to 4:45 p.m.

5 to 5:45 p.m.

Swim Kids 2

10 to 10:45 a.m.

6 to 6:45 p.m.

Set 2 5 to 5:45 p.m.

5 to 5:45 p.m.

11 to 11:45 a.m.

4 to 4:45 p.m.

11 to 11:45 a.m.

Set 2 4 to 4:45 p.m.

4 to 4:45 p.m.

10 to 10:45 a.m.

Set 2 5 to 5:45 p.m.

5 to 5:45 p.m.

11 to 11:45 a.m. Low Ratio 9 to 9:45 a.m.

4 to 4:45 p.m.

6 to 6:45 p.m. Swim Kids 4

Swim Kids 5

9 to 9:45 a.m. noon to 12:45 p.m. 11 to 11:45 a.m. noon to 12:45 p.m.

4 to 4:45 p.m.

5 to 5:45 p.m.

11 to 11:45 a.m.

6 to 6:45 p.m.

5 to 5:45 p.m.

4 to 4:45 p.m.

9 to 9:45 a.m.

5 to 5:45 p.m.

10 to 10:45 a.m.

5 to 5:45 p.m.

4 to 4:45 p.m.

Swim Kids 7/ 8

9 to 9:45 a.m.

4 to 4:45 p.m.

5 to 5:45 p.m.

Swim Kids 9 / 10

10 to 10:45 a.m.

6 to 6:45 p.m.

Teen Basics

4 to 4:45 p.m.

Teen Strokes

5 to 5:45 p.m.

NEW Swimmers with Disabilities

3 to 3:50 p.m. 8 to 8:50 p.m.

Adult Basics 2

8 to 8:50 p.m.

Adult Strokes

8 to 8:50 p.m.

NEW Masters Swim Club

10 to 10:45 a.m.

4 to 4:45 p.m.

Swim Kids 6

Adult Basics 1

9 to 9:45 a.m.

5 to 5:45 p.m.

5 to 5:45 p.m. Low Ratio

6 to 6:45 p.m.

Saturday 12:30 - 1 p.m. *Stay & Play 1 - 1:20 p.m.

5 to 5:45 p.m.

Swim Kids 3

Thursday

5 to 5:45 p.m. 4 to 4:45 p.m.

8:30 to 9:20 p.m.

6 to 6:45 p.m.

11 to 11:45 a.m.

RECREATION

Level / Program

36 City Guide / Winter 2015

Two City lifeguards recount their childhood love of the water and their rewarding careers that followed

lana Williams, a 20-year-old Memorial University education student, has been working as a lifeguard and aquatics instructor with the City for three years.

RECREATION

Alana began swimming at just six months of age, but she didn’t always love it. “I cried at every swimming lesson until I was two,” laughs Alana, “but my parents felt that knowing how to swim was important and with the

encouragement of my instructors they never gave up and kept bringing me to lessons. Once I stopped crying at the pool I loved swimming, and finished all my Red Cross Swimming levels by the time I was ten.” Once all the Red Cross swimming levels are completed, the next steps towards becoming a lifeguard and aquatics instructor are Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross, National Lifeguard and the Red Cross Water Safety Instructor course. Mike Beck had a later start to his formal swim education but has been a lifeguard and instructor for 11 years. “My dad taught me how to swim in my aunt’s backyard pool in Brampton, Ontario when I was young,” says Mike,

Alana Williams (left) demonstrates diving to Elsa Winter at Wedgewood Park Recreation Centre.

who moved to Newfoundland for his last year of high school. “My first formal lesson was taking the Bronze Medallion when I was 13, which a lifeguard at the beach told me about after I beat him in a race he challenged me to! I started the course the day after that race,” Mike chuckles. “I loved swimming so much and didn’t know what I was going to do until I was old enough to start lifeguard courses,” says Alana. If it was available when Alana was at this stage the Swim Patrol course for ages 8 to 12, offered this winter at both the Wedgewood and Mews pools, would have been a good option for her. “My parents arranged for me to volunteer

City Guide / Winter 2015 37

Lifeguard & Swim Instructor Courses

Mike Beck (centre) and his swim students Merrin Winter (left), 8 and Elsa Winter (right), 6 smile for the camera during a recent swim lesson. with the Pisces Swim Club, helping instructors with anything they needed done like getting life jackets and pool noodles, and playing games with the little kids,” says Alana. “Eventually they let me shadow an instructor during lessons and one day, while helping with a swim program for children with special needs, I was assigned my first real lesson. As soon as I finished I just knew that’s what I wanted to do - I wanted to be a lifeguard and a teacher.” Mike completed the National Lifesaving Society Lifeguard courses for both pool and waterfront and Water Safety Instructor courses with the Canadian Red Cross. When he moved to Marystown he had a job waiting for him. “Because I had all my lifeguard and instructor courses I easily got a job at the pool in Marystown, and when I moved to St. John’s after high school I instantly got a job here as well,” says Mike. Through the Red Cross swimming and lifeguard program Alana has learned valuable life-long skills including first aid, how to be a leader and how to communicate with children and their parents. She has gained confidence and independence, and she’s also

“

If your experience is like mine you’ll love it so much you’ll never feel like you’re working. Mike Beck

”

City Lifeguard

made many friends along the way: “I love my job and enjoy coming to work – it keeps me active, I’ve learned how to work in changing environments and with different groups of people, and it’s a well-paying job, too!” “The City of St. John’s has allowed me to grow as a lifeguard and an instructor,” says Mike. “I’m a physical education student at Memorial and I feel my job with the City has prepared me for my road ahead as a teacher – I have excellent communication and public relations skills and my self-confidence is pretty good, too.” Mike encourages teens to take up the lifeguarding challenge. “Becoming a lifeguard has been the best decision I’ve made in my life and I highly recommend teens start the Lifeguard and Instructor programs as soon as possible. If your experience is like mine you’ll love it so much you’ll never feel like you’re working.” CG

Swim Patrol, (Rookie, Ranger and Star) ages 8-12 Basic lifesaving skills, first aid techniques, swimming endurance. Jan. 6 to March 24, Tuesdays, 5 to 5:45 p.m. Also offered at Wedgewood Park Recreation Centre: Jan. 6 to March 24, Wednesdays, 6 to 6:45 p.m. Bronze Star, ages 12+ CPR, problem solving & decision making skills. Jan. 6 to March 24, Tuesdays, 6 to 6:45 p.m. Bronze Medallion, ages 13+ Entries & approaches, tows & carries and using buoyant assists. Sundays First two weeks; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Last two weeks: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Set 1: Jan. 4 to 25 Set 2: March 1 to 29 (no class March 15) Bronze Cross, ages 14+ The minimum requirement for lifeguarding in NL. Feb. 1 to 22, Sundays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (9 a.m. to 1 p.m. last week) National Lifeguard Course, ages 16+ High risk & contact rescues, swimming pool operation, water chemistry, mock accidents, advanced rescue techniques. Jan. 11 to Feb. 15, Sundays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (recertification options are offered) Water Safety Instructor - Pilot (NEW), ages 15+ Receive certification from the Canadian Red Cross to teach swimming classes. Other time required for online and co-teaching children’s lessons. Sundays: Jan.11 to Feb. 1 and Mar. 8 to 22 Water Safety Instructor – Recertification Sunday, March 1, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cross to teach swimming classes. Sundays:Jan. 11 to Feb. 1 and Mar. 8 to 22

RECREATION

For more detail including location, start dates, cost and how to register go to www.stjohns.ca look under ‘Living in St. John’s’, choose ‘Recreation and Parks’ then ‘Swim Programs’. All courses are offered at the H.G.R. Mews Community Centre.

38 City Guide / Winter 2015

Public swimming & pool fitness sessions – Drop In We have two swimming pools both with a viewing area, wheelchair accessibility and pool lifts. H.G.R. Mews Community Centre, 40 Mundy Pond Road • 25 metre pool • 1 meter diving board • Co-ed steam room (dry sauna) Wedgewood Park Recreation Centre, 47 Gleneyre Street • 18 metre pool Wristbands must be worn by all people participating in programs at all pools. Please see our front desk staff to receive your wristband.

RECREATION

Swim Costs Age

Drop-In Swim

10 Swim Pass

20 Swim Pass

30 Swim Pass

Under 2 years

Free

Youth & Senior Ages 3-18 and 65+

$2.25

$20

$35

$45

Adult 19+

$3.25

$27.50

$50

$67.50

Family

Adult $2

Steam / Sauna

$2.25

Child $1

Water Fitness Costs Age

Drop-In

10 Pass

20 Pass

30 Pass

Youth & Senior Ages 3-18 and 65+

$21.45

$42

$63

Adult 19+

$28.50

$56

$79.35

Session

Need to Know

Everyone Welcome Swim

Family Swim

Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a supervisor 16+ years old, who must be in the water with them. Maximum 3 children to 1 supervisor. Leisure swim, toys available. Diving board open (Mews). All children must be accompanied by a supervisor 16+ years old, who must be in the water with them. Maximum 3 children to 1 supervisor. Leisure swim, toys available. Diving board open (Mews).

Youth Swim

Open to teens 12 to 18 years old. Leisure swim, toys available. Diving board open (Mews).

Adult Swim

Open to adults 19+ years old. Lane swim, leisure area.

Lane Swim

Children under 13 years old must be accompanied by a supervisor 16+ years old, who must be in the water with them. Maximum 3 children to 1 supervisor. Lane swim, leisure area for water jogging/fitness. No toys available. Note: No leisure area at the ‘All lane swim’

Gentle Water

Low impact fitness class in the shallow end of the pool.

Shallow Water Fitness

Low impact fitness class in the shallow end of the pool.

Deep Water Fitness

No impact fitness class in the deep end of the pool. Suitable for all swim levels as flotation belts are used.

Aqua Jog

Low impact jogging in the water. Suitable for those with knee/leg injuries that prevent running on land.

City Guide / Winter 2015 39 H.G.R. MEWS COMMUNITY CENTRE SWIMMING POOL SCHEDULE Jan. 4 to March 28, 2015 Monday

Tuesday

Lane Swim 7 to 8:50 a.m.

Everyone Welcome Swim 2 to 3:20 p.m.

Shallow Water Fitness 10 to 10:50 a.m.

Shallow Water Fitness 9 to 9:50 a.m.

Shallow Water Fitness 8 to 8:50 p.m. Adult Swim 9 to 9:50 p.m.

Adult Swim 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Lane Swim 12 to 1:50 p.m. Lane Swim 7 to 7:50 p.m. Shallow Water Fitness 8 to 8:50 p.m.

Adult Swim 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Lane Swim 12 to 1:50 p.m. Gentle Water 2 to 3 p.m. Everyone Welcome Swim 7 to 7:50 p.m. Shallow Water Fitness 8 to 8:50 p.m. Adult Swim 9 to 10:50 p.m.

Deep Water Fitness 9 to 9:50 p.m. Adult Swim 10 to 10:50 p.m.

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Lane Swim 7 to 8:50 a.m. Shallow Water Fitness 10 to 10:50 a.m. Adult Swim 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Lane Swim 12 to 1:50 p.m. Lane Swim 7 to 7:50 p.m. Shallow Water Fitness 8 to 8:50 p.m.

Lane Swim 7 to 8:50 a.m.

Adult Swim 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Lane Swim 12 to 1:50 p.m. Gentle Water 2 to 3 p.m. Everyone Welcome Swim 7 to 7:50 p.m.

Lane Swim 7 to 8:50 a.m. Shallow Water Fitness 10 to 10:50 a.m. Adult Swim 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Lane Swim 12 to 1:50 p.m. NEW All Lane Swim 6 to 6:50 p.m. Everyone Welcome Swim 8 to 9:20 p.m.

Aqua Jog 9 to 9:50 p.m.

Shallow Water Fitness 8 to 8:50 p.m.

Adult Swim 9:30 to 10:50 p.m.

Adult Swim 10 to 10:50 p.m.

Adult Swim 9 to 10:50 p.m.

Shallow Water Fitness 9 to 9:50 a.m.

Saturday Lane Swim 7 to 8:50 a.m. Everyone Welcome Swim 3 to 3:50 p.m. NEW Youth Swim 6:30 to 7:20 p.m. Everyone Welcome Swim 7:30 to 8:50 p.m. Adult Swim 9 to 9:50 p.m.

WEDGEWOOD PARK RECREATION CENTRE SWIMMING POOL SCHEDULE - Jan. 4 to March 28, 2015 Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Lane Swim 8 to 8:50 a.m.

Lane Swim 7 to 8:50 a.m.

Adult Swim 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Lane Swim 7 to 8:50 a.m.

Deep Water Fitness 10 to 10:50 a.m.

Lane Swim 7 to 8:50 a.m.

Lane Swim 8 to 8:50 a.m.

Family Swim 2 to 3:20 p.m. Everyone Welcome Swim 4:30 to 5:50 p.m. Adult Swim 9 to 10:20 p.m.

Deep Water Fitness 9 to 9:50 a.m. Adult Swim 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Lane Swim 12 to 1:50 p.m. Everyone Welcome Swim 7 to 8:20 p.m.

Lane Swim 12 to 1:50 p.m. Lane Swim 6 to 6:50 p.m. Everyone Welcome Swim 7 to 7:50 p.m. Deep Water Fitness 8 to 8:50 p.m.

Deep Water Fitness 9 to 9:50 a.m. Adult Swim 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Lane Swim 12 to 1:50 p.m. Everyone Welcome 7 to 7:50 p.m.

Adult Swim 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Lane Swim 12 to 1:50 p.m. Lane Swim 6 to 6:50 p.m. Everyone Welcome Swim 7 to 7:50 p.m.

Deep Water Fitness 9 to 9:50 a.m. Adult Swim 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Lane Swim 12 to 1:50 p.m. Everyone Welcome Swim 7 to 8:50 p.m.

Everyone Welcome Swim 2:30 to 3:50 p.m. Family Swim 5 to 5:50 p.m. Everyone Welcome Swim 6 to 6:50 p.m. NEW Youth Swim 8 to 8:50 p.m.

Adult Swim 9 to 10:20 p.m.

Lane Swim 8 to 8:50 p.m.

Deep Water Fitness 8 to 8:50 p.m. Adult Swim 9 to 10:20 p.m.

For more information on daily schedules please contact: H.G.R. Mews Community Centre - Swim & Fitness Line 576-8408 or 576-8499 Wedgewood Park Recreation Centre - Swim & Fitness Line 576-8155 or 576-8631 or email recreation@stjohns.ca View schedules online at www.stjohns.ca, go to Quick Links > Swim Schedules

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Children’s Programs

are look under For more detail and descriptions of these programs go toWe www.stjohns.ca ‘Living in St. John’s’, choose ‘Recreation and Parks’ then ‘Children’s Programs’.

committed Movers & Shakers Drop-In Playgroup quality! For parents/caregivers and their children ages infantto to 5-years-old. Cost is $2 per child, but under 6 months old is free. Playgroups begin the week of Jan. 11. As a HIGH

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RECREATION

Facility

Days

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Wedgewood Park Recreation Centre

Tuesdays & Thursdays

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Southlands Community Centre

Mondays & Saturdays

Shea Heights Community Centre

Thursdays

Kilbride Lions Community Centre*

Tuesdays & Thursdays

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the quality of our children’s sport and recreation programs. Your children 10 - 11:30 a.m. are in good $2 hands! F ind out how HIGH F IV E is making a difference 10 - 11:30 a.m.in children’s $2 lives.

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Active Preschool Program

For children attending Kindergarten in September, 2015. HIGHFIVECanada1 See page 27 for registration information. January 12 to May 15 Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9 a.m. to noon (early drop-off at 8:30 a.m.) Airport Heights Community Centre, McNiven Place $465 per child, for 16 weeks

After School Programs

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For children in grades 1 through 6. See page 27 for registration information. For more details on the After School Programs go to www.stjohns.ca, look under ‘Living in St. Johns’, then ‘Recreation and Parks’ and choose ‘Children’s Programs’. Facility

Transportation

Time

Cost

Wedgewood Park Recreation Centre

From Mary Queen of Peace Monday to Friday & Vanier only 2:30 - 5:45 p.m.

$324.50 per month

Airport Heights Community Centre

From MacDonald Drive Elementary & Roncalli only

Monday to Friday 2:30 - 5:45 p.m.

$324.50 per month

Southlands Community Centre

From St. Peter’s and Newtown Elementary only

Monday to Friday 3 - 5:45 p.m.

$324.50 per month

Shea Heights Community Centre

Not available

Monday to Thursday 3 - 5:30 p.m.

Details provided upon registration

Kilbride Lions Community Centre

From Hazelwood Elementary only

Monday to Thursday 3 - 5:30 p.m.

Details provided upon registration

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Youth Programs For more details and course descriptions go to www.stjohns.ca, look under ‘Living in St. Johns’, then ‘Recreation and Parks’ and choose ‘Youth Programs’. Some of these programs are drop-in while other require pre-registration. See page 27 for registration information.

Sport Drop-in (ages 12-16) St. John Bosco School Jan. 13 to March 31 Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Leadership Training

X-CELLENT Leader (ages 12 to 14) Southlands Community Centre Feb. 2 to March 31 Mondays, 3:30 - 5 p.m. $25 Youth Sport Leader*(ages 15 to 18) H.G.R. Mews Community Centre Feb. 17 to April 21 Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8 p.m. $70

*must have completed Youth Leadership course

Music

Youth Drop In:

Southlands Community Centre (ages 12 to 16); basketball Jan. 13 to April 2 Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Sundays, 6:30 - 8 p.m. (scrimages, skills and drills) $40, or $2 per drop in

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Kilbride Lions Community Centre Jan. 12 to April 1 Mondays and Wednesdays, 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Pet Pests & Emergency Care,

Would you like the opportunity to make a difference and enhance your skills?

You-th Say (ages 12 to 16)

Learn more about applying to the Mayors Advisory Committee on Youth (M.A.C.Y.) by emailing recreation@stjohns.ca or calling 576-8630.

(ages 12 to 16) Animal Care & Adoption Centre 81 Higgins Line. Feb. 2 to March 9 Mondays, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. $40

Shea Heights Community Centre Jan. 14 to April 1 Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8 p.m.

Guitar Lessons (ages 12 to 16) Southlands Community Centre Jan. 28 to April 1 Wednesdays, 7 - 7:50 p.m. $39

G.A.L.S (Girls in Active Lifesyles),

So You Think You’ve Got Talent!

2) H.G.R. Mews Community Centre Jan. 29 to April 2 Thursdays, 7 - 9 p.m. $35

Females ages 12 to 16 1) Shea Heights Community Centre Jan. 12 to March 30 Mondays, 6:30 - 8 p.m.

Do you dance? Sing? Play in a band? Act? Maybe you do handstands while juggling water balloons with your feet! Whatever your talent is here’s your chance to show it off in a supportive and non-judgmental environment. Our annual youth talent show is for ages 10 to 14. For information or to receive an application, email recreation@stjohns.ca, call 576-8630 or drop in to either the H.G.R. Mews Community Centre or the Wedgewood Park Recreation Centre.

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Racquetball Mixed League (ages 10 to 15) H.G.R. Mews Community Centre Jan. 17 to March 28 Saturdays, 10 -11 a.m. $35.75

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Facility information and rentals Our facilities can be booked for a variety of functions including birthday parties, baby or bridal showers, family gatherings, community/corporate events or sports activities. H.G.R. Mews Community Centre 576-8499 40 Mundy Pond Road Swimming Pool, Gym, Kitchen, Multipurpose Room, Racquetball Courts Wedgewood Park Recreation Centre 576-8631 47 Glenyre Street Swimming Pool, Gym, Kitchen, Multipurpose Room

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Southlands Community Centre 364-5252 40 Teakwood Drive Multi-purpose Room, Kitchen, Meeting Room Shea Heights Community Centre 576-1023 130 Linegar Avenue Multi-purpose Room, Kitchen Kilbride Lions Community Centre 368-0250 34 Fahey Street Multi-purpose Room, Kitchen

Rent a pool To rent the pool at the Wedgewood Park Recreation Centre or the H.G.R. Mews Community Centre (excluding birthday parties): • please call 576-8623 or email recreation@stjohns.ca

We are committed to quality! As a HIGH F IV E® Registered Organization, we have trained staff, assessed programs and reviewed our policies and procedures to enhance the quality of our children’s sport and recreation programs. Your children are in good hands! F ind out how HIGH F IV E is making a difference in children’s lives.

www.HIGHFIVE.org For other City facilities, email recreation@stjohns.ca to inquire about rentals: St. John’s Cabot 500 Theatre, at Bowring Park. Best for theatrical productions and musical performances. Can accommodate 750 people.

Rotary ‘Sunshine’ Park Chalet, on Thorburn Road. Located in a tranquil setting with trails, outdoor fields and unsupervised swimming/beach area. Great for community group daytime retreats or sleepovers. Sleeps 24 and includes a kitchen with dishwaster and outdoor barbeque. St. John’s Recreation Centre, in Buckmaster’s Circle. A spacious wheelchair accessible facility with ample parking and two regular, or one oversized, court ideal for soccer, tennis and badminton. An application is required. For more information please call 576-8412.

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Want a Pool Party?

Our birthday party spaces fill quickly so book early to avoid disappointment! Friday Saturday Pool 7-7:50 p.m. Gym/Party Room Party Room 7-9 p.m. 10-11:30 a.m.

To book: Visit the front desk at 40 Mundy Pond Roador call 576-8499

Gym/Party Room Noon to 1:30 p.m. Pool 2 -2:50 p.m. Party Room 2-4 p.m.

Pool 5:30-6:20 p.m. Party Room 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wedgewood Park Pool 6- 6:50 p.m. Gym/Party Room Recreation Centre Party Room/Gym 6-8 9:30-11 a.m. p.m. To book: Gym/Party Room Visit the front desk at 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. 47 Gleneyre Street Pool 1:30-2:20 p.m. or call 576-8631 Party Room/Gym 1:30-3:30 p.m. Pool 3:30-4:20 p.m. Party Room/Gym 3:30-5:30 p.m.

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Pool 3:30-4:20 p.m. Party Room 3:30-5:30 p.m.

1 to 30: $120 31 to 45: $135 46 to 60: $150 61 to 75: $165 76 to 100: $180 Gym Party: $118.50

Party Room/Gym 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Pool costs depend on participant numbers:

Pool 1-1:50 p.m. Party Room/Gym 1-3 p.m.

1 to 30: $135 31 to 45: $150 46 to 60: $165 61 to 75: $180

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Racquetball Leagues Beginning the week of January 11 at the H.G.R. Mews Community Centre and running for eleven weeks until the week of March 22. See registration information on page 27 to sign-up for these programs where all skill levels are accepted. For more detail on these programs including descriptions go to www.stjohns.ca look under ‘Living in St. John’s’, choose ‘Recreation and Parks’ then ‘Sport Programs’.

(deposit of $20 or photo ID required)

Time

Cost

Ladies Men’s Competitive Mixed

Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays

6 to 8:40 p.m. 5:20 to 9:20 p.m. 6 to 9:20 p.m.

$35.75 $35.75 $53.25

RECREATION

Day

Racquetballs $2.50 each (purchase only) Racquet Rental $2.00

You must provide and use protective eyewear at all times while on the courts, located at the Mews Centre. Racquets are available for rent, balls for purchase. League

Also Available

Rental Racquetball courts are available daily, for 40 minute sessions, at the H.G.R. Mews Community Centre and can be reserved up to two days in advance. Call 576-8499 to reserve a court. Fees

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Adult Fitness Classes for registration For more detail on the classes including descriptions go to www.stjohns.ca look under ‘Living in St. John’s’, choose ‘Recreation and Parks’ then ‘Adult Programs’. See registration information on page 27 to sign-up for any of these courses. See page 39 for drop-in pool fitness classes.

Pilates

T’ai Chi Chih Perfect for adults looking for a slower pace fitness class or those with limited range of motion. Jan. 12 - March 2 H.G.R. Mews Community Centre Mondays, 3:30 - 5 p.m., $66

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H.G.R. Mews Community Centre Jan. 13 - March 26 Beginner class: Tuesdays, 5:45 - 6:35 p.m. $77 Intermediate class: Thursdays, 5:45 - 6:35 p.m. $77

Wedgewood Park Recreation Centre Mondays, 10:30 a.m. - noon, $66

Yoga

Have fun moving to Latin dance styles and music while getting your cardiovascular training in.

Airport Heights Community Centre, McNiven Place Jan. 12- March 26 Beginner Mondays, 6:45 - 8 p.m., $87.50 Wednesdays, 8 - 9:15 p.m., $105 Intermediate Mondays, 8:15 - 9:30 p.m., $87.50 Wednesdays, 6:45 - 8 p.m., $96.25 Thursdays, 9:15 - 10:30 a.m., $96.25 Mixed class (for beginners and intermediate) Sundays, 8:15 - 9:30 p.m., $96.25 Mondays, 6:45 - 8 p.m., $87.50 Yin Yoga Sundays, 6:45 - 8 p.m. $96.25 Power Yoga Wednesdays, 8:15 - 9:45 p.m. $115.50

Beginner Yoga @ Southlands Southlands Community Centre, 40 Teakwood Drive Jan. 12 - April 1 Mondays, and Wednesdays 8 - 9:15 p.m. $96.25

Zumba

Southlands Community Centre Jan. 12 - April 1 Mondays and Wednesdays 7 - 7:50 p.m., $92.

Stroller Fitness Southlands Community Centre Jan. 11 - March 25 Fridays 10 - 10:50 a.m., $44

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Adult Fitness Classes – Drop In

Registration is not required for these classes – just drop in when you can! For more detail on the class descriptions go to www.stjohns.ca look under ‘Living in St. John’s’, choose ‘Recreation and Parks’ then ‘Adult Programs’. See page 39 for drop-in pool fitness classes.

Body Bar

Strength training using weighted bars, hand weights and stability balls for a well-rounded workout.

Step Circuit

Cardiovascular and strength training using step equipment. Suitable for all levels from beginner to advanced.

RECREATION

Kettlebell

Cardiovascular, strength and flexibility training using kettlebells. Suitable for all levels from beginner to advanced.

Zumba

Cardiovascular training with Latin dance styles and music.

Zumba Toning

Incorporates strength training into regular Zumba.

Gentle Gym

Strength training with low impact. A good choice for seniors.

Mixed Yoga

Suitable for beginner and intermediate yogi.

Stroller Fitness

Cardiovascular training for moms, dads and babies in strollers!

Drop-In Fitness Class Fees Age

Drop-In

10 Pass

20 Pass

30 Pass

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$21.45

$42

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$28.50

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H.G.R. Mews Centre, Jan. 5 to April 2 Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Strollercise 10 – 10:50 a.m. Gentle Gym 11 - 11:50 a.m. Body Bar 6:30 - 7:20 p.m. Zumba 7:30 - 8:20 p.m.

Gentle Gym 10 - 10:50 a.m.

Gentle Gym 11 - 11:50 a.m. Mixed Yoga 6:30 - 7:20 p.m. Kettlebell 7:30 - 8:20 p.m. Zumba Toning 8:30 - 9:20 p.m.

Zumba 6 - 6:50p.m. Step Circuit 7 - 7:50 p.m.

Thursday

Friday

Gentle Gym 10 - 10:50 a.m.

Strollercise 10 - 10:50 a.m. Gentle Gym 11 - 11:50 a.m.

Wedgewood Park Recreation Centre, Jan. 5 to April 2 Monday

Tuesday

Body Bar 7 - 7:50 p.m. Zumba 8 - 8:50 p.m.

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Body Bar 7 - 7:50 p.m. Zumba 8 - 8:50 p.m.

Southlands Community Centre, Jan. 12 to April 1 Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Zumba 7 - 7:50 p.m.

Gentle Gym 11 - 11:50 a.m.

Zumba 7 - 7:50 p.m.

Thursday

Friday Strollercise 10 - 10:50 a.m.

Kilbride Lion’s Community Centre, Jan. 12 to April 1 Monday Gentle Gym 11 - 11:50 a.m.

Tuesday

Wednesday Gentle Gym 11 - 11:50 a.m.

Thursday

Friday

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Adult Music & Painting Classes For more detail on the classes including descriptions and supplies required, go to www.stjohns.ca look under ‘Living in St. John’s’, choose ‘Recreation and Parks’ then ‘Adult Programs’. See registration information on page 27 to sign-up for any of these courses.

Guitar

You must provide your own acoustic guitar. Classes run from Jan. 13 to March 24 Beginner Mondays, 7:30 – 9 p.m., H.G.R. Mews Community Centre, $46.50 Wednesdays, 7:30 – 9 p.m., Charles E. Warr Pavillion (Ayre Athletic Soccer Field), $51.25 Thursdays, 9:15 – 10:45 a.m., H.G.R. Mews Community Centre, $51.25

RECREATION

Intermediate Thursdays, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., H.G.R. Mews Community Centre, $51.25 Advanced Thursdays, 1:30 – 3 p.m., H.G.R. Mews Community Centre, $51.25

Keyboards

Keyboards are provided. Classes take place on Tuesdays from Jan. 13 to March 24 at the H.G.R. Mews Community Centre. Cost: $66. Level 1 - 9:15 - 10:45 a.m. Level 2 – 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Level 3 – 1:30 - 3 p.m.

Accordion

You must provide your own accordion. All classes take place on Wednesdays from Jan. 14 to March 25 at the Charles E. Warr Pavillion. Cost: $51. Beginner – 9:15- 10:45 a.m. Intermediate – 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Advanced – 1:30 - 3 p.m.

Acrylic

All classes take place from 1 - 3 p.m. on Fridays at the H.G.R. Mews Community Centre . Cost $40. Course A – January 9 to 30 Course B – February 6 to 27 Course C – March 6 to 27

Water colour

All classes take place from 6:30 - 9 p.m. on Mondays at the Quidi Vidi Village Plantation. Cost $50. Course A – January 12 to February 2 Course B – February 9 to March 2

Oil

All classes take place from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. on Thursdays at the H.G.R. Mews Community Centre. Cost $36. Course A – January 15, 22 & 29 Course B – February 5, 12 & 19 Course C – February 26, March 2 & 9

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Adult Dance & Bridge Classes For more detail on the classes including descriptions go to www.stjohns.ca look under ‘Living in St. John’s’, choose ‘Recreation and Parks’ then ‘Adult Programs’. See registration information on page 27 to sign-up for any of these courses which begin in early January.

Dance Programs

Introduction to Ballroom Dancing Jan. 11 to March 29 Sundays, 7:45 - 8:45 p.m., $48 Modern Ballroom Sequence Dancing Jan. 11 to March 29 Sundays, 9 – 10 p.m., $48 Newfoundland Traditional Dance, Drop-in class Jan. 14 to March 25 Wednesdays, 7:30 – 9 p.m., $6 per class Beginner Line Dancing Jan. 13 to March 24 Tuesdays, 11 a.m. - noon, $44 Intermediate Line Dancing Jan. 15 to March 26 Thursdays, 11 a.m. - noon, $44 Thursdays, 12:15 - 1:15 p.m., $44 Fridays, 1 - 2 p.m., $44

Bridge

Learn how to play the card game of bridge, or improve your skills in a social environment. Beginner, Level 1 January 6 to February 24 Tuesdays, 9:15 – 11:45 a.m., $50

Advanced Line Dancing Jan. 16 to March 27 Fridays, 2:15 – 3:15 p.m., $44

Beginner, Level 2 January 7 to February 25 Wednesdays, 9:15 – 11:45 a.m., $50 Social January 14 to March 25 Wednesdays, 2 – 4 p.m. $55 to register for all, or drop-in fee $6 per session

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Connecting children, youth and older adults is so important to support active healthy lifestyles. Individuals or complexes for senior living who wish to engage with children and youth are encouraged to contact us to discuss opportunities.

For more information on intergenerational volunteer placements, please call 576-8628 or email volunteer@stjohns.ca

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Seniors Programs For more details and course descriptions go to www.stjohns.ca, look under ‘Living in St. Johns’, then ‘Recreation and Parks’ and choose ‘Seniors Programs’. See page 27 for registration information. For more information about Seniors Programs call 576-8490 or 576-8411 or email recreation@stjohns.ca.

Social Programs RECREATION

Drop-in and have a cup of tea while taking part in a variety of activities including card games, ‘learn to’ courses, and guest speakers on general interest topics. For 50+ years old. Southlands Community Centre Thursdays, 1 - 2:30 p.m. $2 drop-in fee

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Shea Heights Community Centre Monthly activities; drop by or call 576-1023 for details

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Special Events Events are a great way for those 50+ years old to become active and socialize, whether on the dance floor or around the dinner table. Tickets must be purchased (via registration options, see page 27) three days before the event. Meal, refreshments and transportation services included in cost.

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Thursday, Jan. 15 6:30 - 10:30 p.m., $19 City Hall, Foran/Greene Room

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Thursday, Feb. 5 6:30 - 10:30 p.m., $19 City Hall, Foran/Greene Room

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Tuesday, Feb.17 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., $15 The Hub, 21 Merrymeeting Road

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Thursday, March 12 6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m., $19 City Hall, Foran/Greene Room

Jan. 13 to 29 Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 a.m. to noon H.G.R. Mews Community Centre for 50+ years old $30

Awareness Session Fall Prevention for Older Adults for 55+ years old Wednesday, Feb. 18 1:30-2:30 p.m. Tiffany Village, 50 Tiffany Lane FREE

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Transportation for special events is included in the ticket 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: Black Shore Court Building # 25 Tiffany Lane Riverhead Towers St. Clare Manor Kelly’s Brook Apartments Maplewood Apartments Morgan Hollow Mt. Pleasant Manor Kenny’s Park Apartments

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Neighbourhood Watch Neighbourhood Watch is a community-based crime prevention program – run by neighbours, for neighbours. Neighbourhood Watch doesn’t mean: • you live in a high crime area – it means you live in a community that cares

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Happy, Healthy Pets in Winter

he colder, darker days of winter do pose some challenges for us and our pets, but you don’t have to use the weather as an excuse - get dressed and go outside! Just keep in mind these important tips to keep your pets safe in the snow. First, despite the fur coat, animals get cold too. Look for signs of a chill like shivering, holding up cold feet, or vocalizing, and never leave your pet outside unattended for more than a couple of minutes. A couple of reminders when walking your dog in the winter, primarily – be seen! Reflective ‘clothing’ is just as important for dog as you; add some reflective tape or a flashing light to your dogs leash, collar, or coat. Also, street salt can be a real issue, causing irritation of the feet and sickness if eaten. If your dog will tolerate them, boots are the best way to keep the salt away. If not, be sure to

wipe your dog’s feet when you get home to remove the salt without allowing them to lick it away. Finally, antifreeze is a highly toxic liquid whose sweet taste makes it very attractive to animals. It is important to keep antifreeze stored in closed containers and out of reach of pets, if spills do occur clean them up immediately. When outside, do not allow your pet to drink from any standing puddles or chomp discoloured snow. Just too cold to get outside? Fight the winter blues with some indoor fun that focus on a mental workout rather than a physical one. Teach your dog some new tricks or get them involved in games like hide and seek with treats! CG — Heather Hillier, Veterinarian, St. John’s Animal Care & Adoption Centre

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Snow City Winter Maintenance Program for 2014-2015 Takes Aim at Snow Accumulation and Sidewalks Every year St. John’s is hit with an average of 335 cm of snow and ice. 2013-2014 was particularly severe with 413 cm of snow at the airport and 440 cm in other locations. However, last year wasn’t our record year: that was 2000-2001, when we had 648 cm of snow! Although snowfall accumulations over 500 cm only occur every 20 years or so, they can and do happen.

SNOW CLEARING

In comparison with other cities in Canada, St. John’s certainly does have severe weather. Furthermore, anyone who has every pushed a shovel in St. John’s knows that our snow is also relatively high in water content, making it heavier and harder to push or haul.

Combine that with hills and narrow road right-of-ways, especially in the older areas of our town, and you’ve got some unique challenges when it comes to winter maintenance. Our Public Works team work hard to keep our streets open and our city operational, no matter the weather, but as the City changes and grows it’s important for us to keep up with the times. New challenges, better information, improving techniques and a returning focus on making our City pedestrianfriendly are behind a review the City did in 2014 to improve our winter maintenance program. Our goal is to provide the best, most cost-effective service we can to our residents.

We listened carefully to the concerns raised by residents and we commissioned experts to help us evaluate our services. The snow clearing strategy for this winter takes all of this information into account. Obviously, we can’t do everything at once. However, the City has adopted a strategy and invested resources in improving practices that we hope will take us in the right direction. Throughout the winter, we will be checking in with you from time-totime to see how these measures are working. The next few pages outline our plan to tackle the winter conditions, and some things you can do to make St. John’s safe for all motorists and pedestrians.

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Keeping Streets Clear

Meet the Fleet

The City has a comprehensive snow clearing plan in place for the winter season. This plan is followed by the equipment operators who spread salt and sand and plow City roads to keep them safe and accessible for you.

The City of St. John’s has over 125 pieces of heavy equipment in its fleet to complete the annual snowclearing mission

If required, our fleet of 20 snow blowers is used for street widening and snow removal. This winter, the City will also be contracting private companies to support our snow removal operations.

Street Priority Streets are salted and plowed in a priority order that is primarily based on traffic volumes. This ensures emergency vehicle access is maintained to the greatest number of residents at all times. Priority 1: Major and minor arterials Streets that handle the most traffic and very steep through streets Priority 2: Collector streets Metrobus route streets that are not priority 1, steep streets that are dead ends, and streets adjacent to schools Priority 3: Minor streets and cul-de-sacs

Graders: 6

Equipped with front and wing blades for plowing our 9 high service routes and a belly blade for cutting ice

Plow Loaders: 28

Used for snow clearing; 4 have a basket attachment for removal in tight areas.

Blower Loaders: 14 The blower attachment is for snow removal and blowback operations.

Self Contained Blowers: 4

These units are blowers only, attachments cannot be interchanged like the above loader units.

Tracked Sidewalk Units: 11 Blower attachments for sidewalk units: 23 Used for our sidewalk program, including salting. All sidewalk units are equipped with blades.

Sidewalk Trackless Units: 14 Salt trailers : 4

Priority 4: Private lanes maintained by the City

Used for our sidewalk program, including salting and snow removals

Where’s My Plow?

Sander Truck Plows: 44

Wondering where your plow is? Our vehicles are equipped with technology that allows you to see where plows are working in your area. Check the website at avl.stjohns.ca

Equipped with front and wing blades for snowclearing, ice control and removal

Brine spray trucks: 4 For anti-icing on our high service roadways and downtown hills prior to forecasted weather

SNOW CLEARING

We use an ‘anti-icing’ solution to pre-treat many of our major roads before a snowfall. Antiicing involves spraying brine (salt dissolved in water) using a tanker truck several hours before the forecasted icing or snowfall occurs. The brine makes it easier to plow as it reduces the chance of snow sticking to the pavement or ice building up.

When an icing condition does occur, either due to a temperature drop or snowfall, our salt trucks with plows are first on the streets. These plows follow one of 28 assigned routes and, using a computerized control system, spread salt (about 25,000 tonnes per winter) and do minor plowing. For heavier snowfalls, our 41 front-end loaders and graders are brought into action.

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Keeping Sidewalks Clear Did you know that the City of St. John’s has 700 km of sidewalks? Sidewalks are everywhere – from along major roads and arterials to residential neighbourhoods. These pedestrian pathways are essential routes around the City, especially in the downtown core, around schools and along major roadways. In the recent past, the City has prioritized streets over sidewalks. While main streets will always have to be a priority (after all, ambulances and fire trucks can’t drive on the sidewalk!) we can make sidewalks more of a priority than they have been in recent years.

SNOW CLEARING

The jurisdictional review conducted for us in 2014 demonstrated that other Canadian cities with similar climates do aim to clear their sidewalks faster than we do (our old plan was to start sidewalks 18-24 hours after the snow stopped). For this winter season we will pilot a program that aims to have high-priority sidewalks cleared sooner.

To do this, we will need to also do more push back or blow back of snow where we can, and snow removal where push back is not an option. We will: • Salt sidewalks before snowfalls when they won’t be plowed for some time. • Start sidewalk plowing as soon as snow accumulations begin.

Sidewalks Downtown • The St. John’s Snow Removal Regulations require properties next to designated ‘Downtown’ streets to keep sidewalks clear of ice and snow. • For storms greater than 10 cm, some sidewalks in the downtown core are cleared as part of a cost shared agreement with the Downtown Development Commission. • Downtown steps and laneways are kept clear by City staff.

Sidewalks Outside Downtown

• Begin snow removal operations sooner, and conduct snow removal when required to keep sidewalks open.

• Outside downtown, the City clears and salts 134 km of sidewalk on at least one side of the majority of arterial and collector streets within 1.6 kilometres of schools.

To do this, the City will be hiring a new Sidewalk Crew to supplement our existing sidewalk team. Working together with the team on the roads, our goal is to keep our main sidewalks open and safe, to the best of our ability, all winter long.

• Sidewalks have been divided into four separate routes. Sidewalk routes have been prioritized so they start in the center core of the City and move outward. The university area and the upper downtown are the focal points for the routes. • A few residential streets that provide connections between arterial & collector streets have also been included. For a complete list of downtown streets or sidewalks and their clearing priority, go to www.stjohns.ca and choose ‘Snow Clearing’ in the Quick Links tab.

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Winter Parking Restrictions Streets with ‘No Parking-Snow Route’ signage 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 $45.

Overnight Parking Restrictions

The on-street parking ban is set to begin at midnight, Wednesday, Jan. 7.

NEW THIS YEAR: We will implement the ban before then if there is a significant snowfall. If this occurs we will promote it on local and social media.

Streets inside the Downtown area

On-street parking is permitted throughout the winter (unless prohibited by signage) except on specific streets which are scheduled for snow removal operations. The list of streets scheduled for snow removal is updated daily and is available after 3 p.m. at:

576-SNOW (7669)

www.stjohns.ca choose ‘Snow Clearing’ in the Quick Links tab

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Vehicles must not be on the streets scheduled for snow removal between 12:30 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. on the date indicated. Any vehicle impeding snow removal will be impounded at the owner’s expense. Impound fees are posted on the City’s website

SNOW CLEARING

For a complete list of Downtown streets check our website at www.stjohns.ca, choose ‘Snow Clearing’ in the Quick Links tab.

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Snow Clearing Frequently Asked Questions For more frequently asked questions choose ‘Snow Clearing’ in the Quick Links on our webpage at www.stjohns.ca

“Where does the On-Street Parking Ban apply?”

The On-Street Parking Ban applies to all streets outside the designated downtown area.

“Why do I get tickets for parking on my street when snow clearing or removal operations are not taking place?” Tickets are issued while the On-Street Parking Ban is in effect. The reason for the ban is to keep vehicles off the streets so that in the event of an unexpected snowstorm or drifting condition, snow plowing operations will not be hampered.

“I live in the designated downtown area. Why do I get towed when the snow isn’t removed from my street?”

Vehicles are towed when a snow removal operation is scheduled for your street - this information is available daily after 3 p.m. on the Downtown Snow Removal Line 576-SNOW (7669), on our website or by our e-updates. Sometimes streets which have been scheduled are not completed due to weather conditions, mechanical breakdowns or other factors beyond our control.

“How can I find out where the City plows are?”

In the Quick Links tab at www.stjohns.ca choose ‘AVL-Where’s My Plow?’ This interactive map shows in real time, where salt trucks and plows are located.

SNOW CLEARING

What can I do to help with snow clearing on my street?

Park your vehicle(s) off the street throughout the winter season. The biggest challenge for our heavy equipment operators is vehicles parked on the street. It is difficult to operate a piece of heavy equipment when faced with slippery road conditions and reduced visibility. A lot of time is lost when we are manoeuvring around parked vehicles, causing us to return to streets which could not be fully plowed right away.

Don’t shovel, plow, or blow snow on to City streets or sidewalks. This creates a hazard for motorists and pedestrians. When you put snow in the street or on sidewalks our plows have to go back over the street and sidewalk again, which is an unnecessary expense and the snow often ends up in your neighbour’s driveway. If an accident is attributed to snow you put on the street or sidewalk, you could be held liable for damages or injuries. Enforcement of the Snow Removal Regulations is on-going and persons who deposit snow on the street or sidewalk are subject to a fine of $100.

Where permitted, park within 12 inches and parallel to curb (unless signage or street markings direct otherwise). If you are in a cul-de-sac, vehicles are not permitted to park perpendicular to the curb. Violations are subject to a fine of $50.

Mark retaining walls, fences, light posts and other yard improvements. Use a tall marker which is clearly visible to the plow operator. This will reduce the possibility of damage to your property.

How to contact us

If you would like to contact us with your comments, suggestions, or concerns: Phone: 311 or 709-754-CITY (2489) Fax: 709-576-8026 Email: publicworks@stjohns.ca Website: www.stjohns.ca

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