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City Directory TABLE OF CONTENTS
City Directory ..........................................................................................Page 4
Access St. John’s City Council ....................................................................................... Pages 6-7
City Hall, first floor, 10 New Gower Street Waste & Recycling .......................................................................Pages 8-11
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday Waste Collection Calendars ...............................................Pages 12-13
Winter Celebrations ................................................................Pages 14-15
Anytime The Loop ........................................................................................Pages 16-17
311 or 754-CITY (2489) Winter Activity Centre .................................................................... Page 18
stjohns.ca >Access St. John’s >Submit a Request Winter Safety ...............................................................................Pages 20-21
311 St. John’s Snow Clearing & Removal ...................................................Pages 22-24
Adults 50+ Programs Emergency Centres .................................................................Pages 26-27
See pages 44-45 R.E.A.L. Program .................................................................................. Page 28
Inclusive Services ............................................................................... Page 29
Archives Recreation Registration ................................................................. Page 30
F. Burnham Gill Archival Centre, 15 Terra Nova Road Rent a Facility ....................................................................................... Page 31
By appointment 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Thursday Swimming .............................................................................................. Page 32
576-8167 Fitness ....................................................................................................... Page 33
* archives@stjohns.ca Aquatic Leadership .......................................................................... Page 34
Swimming Lessons ........................................................................... Page 35
Business and Economic Development Children and Youth .................................................................Pages 36-39
Gentara Building, 348 Water Street Adult Programs ..........................................................................Pages 40-42
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday Older Adult Programs ............................................................Pages 44-45
576-8107 Affordable Housing .......................................................................... Page 49
* business@stjohns.ca Humane Services ......................................................................Pages 50-51
Humane Services
See pages 50-51
City Guide Advertising inquiries:
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Inclusive Services St. John’s City Guide All other inquiries:
See page 29 communications@stjohns.ca
Information and stories about
Tourism and Culture the programs and services of City Guide c/o
Gentara Building, 348 Water Street the City of St. John’s; produced Marketing and
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday quarterly and distributed via Communications
576-8106 mail to all households in the P.O. Box 908
capital city. St. John’s, NL A1C 5M2
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R.E.A.L. Program Editor-in-Chief Find us on
Susan Bonnell
See page 28
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Managing Editor
Recreation Facilities Shelley Pardy Search: CityofStJohns
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Scott Courage
St. John’s Regional Fire Deparment
Central Fire Station, 5 Fort Townshend
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday
Be kind to the
911 for Emergencies
576-8644 environment.
722-1234 for after hours non-emergencies
576-3905 for Fire Prevention
* fireprevention@stjohns.ca Recycle this guide
Snow Removal when you have
See pages 22-24
finished using it.
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Every second counts
There are more than 3,200 fire hydrants in the you to take the time to help protect your
City of St. John’s. Each one requires regular property, and your neighbhours too,”
inspection and maintenance. adds Chief Peach, “Everyone will
appreciate it if you keep the
During the winter, this includes keeping the hydrants closest to you cleared.”
hydrants free of snow so they are readily
available in case of an emergency.
Keep me clean,
City crews continually
work at keeping not unseen!
the hydrants free
of snow but it can • ‘Adopt a hydrant’ close to your
take more than a property. Take the time to clear a
week to clear all of path from the street to the hydrant.
the hydrants after Clear the snow away from the top
a heavy snowfall. and sides of the hydrant.
Hydrants are cleared
• Do not bury or place snow on top of a
on a priority basis;
Chief Jerry Peach hydrant.
high priority areas
include schools and hospitals. • Report damaged hydrants by contacting
Access St. John’s:
“If your home or business is on fire, every
second counts,” says Jerry Peach, fire chief of Call 311
the St. John’s Regional Fire Department.
Online www.stjohns.ca/access-311
“Firefighters lose precious time if they have
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Your City Council 2017-2021
The most recent election for City in the Council Chamber on the the meeting. Find them on the a lead role on various themes.
Council took place on September fourth floor of City Hall. These About City Hall webpage under The intention of this move is
26, 2017. This election meetings are open to the public, Council & Committee Agendas. to increase public access to
determined your municipal and the public gallery has decision making and to provide
government for the next four capacity for 90 people. City Council has implemented a simplicity of meeting structure
years. pilot project to change standing by having all the information for
Agendas for the City Council committees to a Committee of discussion and decision making
City Council meets once a week, meetings are posted online on the Whole structure. Members in one place. This pilot project is
typically on Monday at 4:30 p.m. the Friday afternoon before of Council are each assigned to ongoing to spring 2018.
Danny Breen Sheilagh O’Leary
Mayor Deputy Mayor
576-8477 576-8363
dbreen@stjohns.ca soleary@stjohns.ca
dannybreen.ca sheilagholeary OLeary
DannyBreenNL
St. John’s native Sheilagh is an award
Danny was first elected to Council in 2009 winning photographer and cultural
and re-elected by acclamation in 2013, producer of mixed Irish/M’ikmaq ancestry.
representing Ward 1. Danny is a Graduate With 25 years as a community organizer and
of Memorial University with a Bachelor of volunteer, Sheilagh is a strong advocate for
Arts Degree (Political Science) and has served on many social equity and healthy communities. A mother of three, she is
Council and community committees. Danny lives with his pursuing a Masters at Memorial University and has been involved
wife Ann, has two daughters and a granddaughter. in municipal politics since 2009.
Maggie Burton Dave Lane
At Large At Large
576-8219 576-8243
mburton@stjohns.ca dlane@stjohns.ca
maggieburton.com DaveLaneStJohns.ca
mmburton DaveLaneTweets
votemaggie2017 DaveLaneStJohns
Maggie is originally from Brigus and has Dave has served on Council since 2013
called St. John’s home since 2009. With a and is focused primarily on economic
Bachelor of Muisc (Honours) from Memorial University, she development, public engagement, supporting startups and
plays violin with the NSO, is an active management consultant small businesses, and strengthening support for the arts and
and an award-winning poet. Maggie lives near Quidi Vidi Lake built heritage. Outside of Council, Dave is a Project Lead with
with her husband and their two children. Common Ground Coworking.
Sandy Hickman Debbie Hanlon
At Large At Large
576-8045 576-8286
shickman@stjohns.ca dhanlon@stjohns.ca
sandyhickman.ca debbiehanlonatlarge.com
SandyHAtLarge DebbieHanlon1
reelectsandyhickman Debbie-Hanlon-At-Large
Sandy was first elected to Council in 2001. Debbie was first elected to City Council in
Sandy has a Bachelor of Phys. Ed. and 2008 as Ward 4 Councillor in a by-election.
Education from Memorial University and Debbie has been a successful entrepreneur
Master of Arts in Sport Administration from for 25 years and was named one of the top female
the University of Alberta. Sandy is a retired Marketing Specialist entrepreneurs in Canada. She is a three-time Top 50 Atlantic
from the Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation. Canada CEO and is a published children’s author.
www.stjohns.ca City Guide / Winter 2018 7
Deanne Stapleton
Ward 1
576-2332
dstapleton@stjohns.ca
deannestapleto2
deanneforWard1
Deanne graduated from Memorial
University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree,
double major in Sociology and Folklore.
She has served on groups and boards
including the Girl Guides of Canada,
Macdonald Drive Junior High School Council, CPP/OAS
Tribunal Board and the St. John’s Port Authority.
Hope Jamieson Jamie Korab
Ward 2 Ward 3
576-7144 576-8643
hjamieson@stjohns.ca jkorab@stjohns.ca
hopeforward2.wordpress.com jamiekorab.ca
HopeforWard2 jamiekorab
Hope is new to City Council. She grew up jamie.korab
in the family tourism business in Jamie Korab is married with one child and
Swift Current, Newfoundland and first for the past six years has been a realtor.
moved to St. John’s in 2003. Hope is focused He’s involved in the community sitting on
on building a city where the voices of all the Board of Directors at Kids Eat Smart. Jamie is an Olympic
people matter and where all feel safe and valued. gold medalist in curling and holds an honourary Doctor of
Laws degree from Memorial University.
Ian Froude Wally Collins
Ward 4 Ward 5
576-8217 576-8584
ifroude@stjohns.ca wcollins@stjohns.ca
ianfroude.ca
ianfroude Wally Collins has served as the Councillor
for Ward 5 since 2005. He was educated at
IanSFroude
Bishop’s College in St. John’s before moving
Ian is the Executive Director of the St. John’s into the construction and landscaping
Tool Library and runs a small business, the industry. Wally Collins focuses on improving
Bite-sized Farm. He serves on the Board of infrastructure for Goulds and Kilbride,
the O’Brien Farm Foundation and has including ensuring paving projects and
worked as Executive Assistant to NL’s Minister of Natural Resources flood problems are dealt with.
and for the charity, Engineers Without Borders Canada.
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Waste Collection Calendars 2018 Holidays
All waste collection areas ending in A are combined together on page 12 while those ending
in B are on page 13. No Collection
• New Year’s Day
Once you know your collection area, locate the colour for your area on the appropriate
calendar page and follow that colour throughout the year. • Good Friday
• Victoria Day
This format makes it easier for you to understand how holidays
affect the waste collection schedule for the whole city. • Memorial/Canada Day
• Labour Day
Collection Changes after • Thanksgiving Day
Holidays and Storms • Remembrance Day
Garbage and recycling are not collected on the holidays • Christmas Day
that are colored yellow and marked with an ‘H’ in your • Boxing Day
2018 calendar.
Confused?
After these holidays, or if garbage and recycling
There’s an APP for that!
collection is cancelled due to a storm, all collection
Search ‘St John’s Waste and
days are moved to the next day for the remainder
Recycling’ in your app store.
of that week.
Sign up for reminders
So, if a holiday or storm cancellation occurs on a
We offer a FREE service where
Monday, people who would normally have collection
you can sign up to receive weekly
on Monday move to Tuesday, Tuesday to Wednesday
reminders of your garbage and
and so on with Friday’s regular collection being picked up
recycling collection days. You
on Saturday. The following week, everything returns to your
choose what kind of reminder
regular collection day.
you want and when you get
it. We can send reminders by
text, email, automated phone
2017-18 Holiday Season message, and Twitter direct
message.
This year Christmas Day falls on a Monday and Boxing Day on a Tuesday,
therefore garbage and, recycling for areas 1 and 2 will both be collected on Wednesday. Sign up:
This moves Wednesday’s collection (area 3) to Thursday, Thursday’s to Friday, and Friday’s to curbitstjohns.ca
Saturday. 311 or
754-CITY (2489)
As the New Year’s Day holiday of Jan. 1 is on a Monday, all collections for the first week in
January are moved to the next day starting with Monday’s area 1 collection moved Tuesday,
through to Friday’s area 5 collection being picked up on Saturday.
Monday, Dec. 25 Tuesday, Dec. 26 Wednesday, Dec. 27 Thursday, Dec. 28 Friday, Dec. 29 Saturday, Dec. 30
No collection No collection Garbage: 1A/B & 2A/B Garbage: 3A & 3B Garbage: 4A & 4B Garbage: 5A & 5B
Christmas Day Boxing Day Recycling: 1B & 2B Recycling: 3B Recycling: 4B Recycling: 5B
Monday, Jan. 1 Tuesday, Jan. 2 Wednesday, Jan. 3 Thursday, Jan. 4 Friday, Jan. 5 Saturday, Jan. 6
No collection Garbage: 1A & 1B Garbage: 2A & 2B Garbage: 3A & 3B Garbage: 4A & 4B Garbage: 5A & 5B
New Years Day Recycling: 1A Recycling: 2A Recycling: 3A Recycling: 4A Recycling: 5A
Monday, Jan. 8 Tuesday, Jan. 9 Wednesday, Jan. 10 Thursday, Jan. 11 Friday, Jan. 12
Garbage: 1A & 1B Garbage: 2A & 2B Garbage: 3A & 3B Garbage: 4A & 4B Garbage: 5A & 5B
Recycling: 1B Recycling: 2B Recycling: 3B Recycling: 4B Recycling: 5B
www.stjohns.ca City Guide / Winter 2018 9
Garbage and Recycling Rules
Put bags of garbage and recycling at the curb on your scheduled day only; no earlier than 6 a.m., no later than 8 a.m.
Birds and other animals can tear open garbage bags and create litter which is dirty, unsightly, and gives rodents an easy food source.
When bags are put out too early, there is a greater chance of them being torn open by animals. Waste collection begins at 8 a.m. so
put your garbage out then to make sure you don’t miss the trucks.
Garbage must be completely covered in a bin, or with a net or blanket, from April 1 to November 30 each year.
Covering your garbage reduces the chance of bags being torn open by animals.
Recycling must be in see-through blue bags.
Our collectors can easily identify and check your recycling when bags are transparent blue. We have a 3 per cent contamination rate
of non-recyclables (garbage) in with recycling – this is the lowest rate at any recycling facility in Canada. Great job recyclers!
There is no limit to the number of recycling blue bags that can be placed at the curb.
By recycling at the curb, the amount of garbage you set out will easily be reduced. A maximum of 10 garbage bags will be collected
each pickup day.
Bundled materials (branches, wood, carpets, etc.) must be less than 2 feet in length.
A bundle must measure less than 2 feet by 2 feet by 1 foot. Cardboard can be in a blue bag or in bundles. There is a hopper in each
truck that your garbage and recycling is fed into. Large items and bundles will not fit and causes the hopper to jam, which created
mechanical issues and downtime which costs money.
Health & Safety
Everyone deserves a safe workplace and many of the guidelines for placing garbage and recycling
at the curb are in place to protect our collectors from unsafe conditions. Each of our collectors
remove between 1,500 to 2,000 bags of garbage and/or recycling each work day.
It is all of our responsibility to ensure we package our
curbside waste in a safe manner that does not pose any
health and safety risks:
• Bags and bundles must weight less than 22 kg (50
pounds).
• Do not pour or spray chemicals on bags as an animal
repellent.
• Hypodermic needles and other sharp objects must be
placed in puncture proof container.
• Broken glass must be clearly marked and packaged so
sharp edges are not exposed.
• Garbage must be in regular-sized garbage bags. We will
not collect garbage in kitchen catchers
or larger industrial-sized bags.
• Containers of liquid are not collected.
• Do not put bags on snow banks where they are not
easily and safely accessible.
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Curbside Recycling Put Waste In Its Place
Wondering if something is
Recycle in three simple steps… recyclable?
Use ‘Put Waste In Its Place’, on
1 Sort It our app or website.
Sort recyclables into containers and papers. Just type the name of an item
Rinse food containers and milk cartons. and it will tell you how to
recycle or properly dispose of
Remove lids, caps and straws from containers, and wrap, plastic or Styrofoam from boxes. it - it’s that easy.
1
Remember
to rinse
containers.
EYE
CARE
Learn your recycling &
2 Bag It garbage days:
Place paper and cardboard in one separate see-through • Visit curbitstjohns.ca
blue bag and containers in another.
• Call 311 or 754-CITY
Place recyclables loosely in the bag. –
3 Curb It
2 • App St. John’s Waste &
Recycling
Put your blue bags at the curb on recycling
day, every second week.
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Holiday Waste Reduction
Again this year we are encouraging you to
recycle cardboard that comes into your
#DeboxingDays
home during the holidays.
Cardboard is easily recyclable and makes
a huge difference to the environment and
the economy when properly disposed.
Recycling cardboard reduces the weight
of garbage, which impacts the fees
charged for dumping and is also a
high-valuable commodity for resale
through recycling programs - both of which
reduce the cost of operations at Robin Hood Bay.
Following from the great success of last years
#DeboxingDays when we received 48 per cent more cardboard
for recycling than the same period the previous year, we’re hoping for even more
response this year!
At this time of year, households collect and throw out many boxes – from toy
and technology boxes to clothes and shoe boxes and shipping containers.
Take a few minutes to separate cardboard from ties, tags, plastic wrap
and Styrofoam and either bundle or bag your cardboard for
curbside recycling.
Put cardboard – bundled or in blue bags – at the
curb on your recycling days between Dec. 11 and Jan. 6,
take a picture and post it to social media using the hashtag
#DeboxingDays to enter to win a gift card from
North Atlantic, plus a years supply of blue bags.
Sponsored in part by
If you bring your cardboard for recycling directly to the Residential
Drop-Off at Robin Hood Bay you will receive a ballot to enter the contest.
Christmas Tree Drop Off
Give your real tree new life. We mulch old Christmas trees and use it for landscaping projects in
open spaces. Only natural, undecorated trees are acceptable – no artificial trees, decorations,
tinsel, or other man-made objects. Do not bundle or tie the tree.
Quidi Vidi Lake Parking Lot Robin Hood Bay Residential Drop Off
Large gravel lot off The Boulevard 340 East White Hills Road
Friday, Dec. 29 to Sunday, Jan. 14 Wednesday, Dec. 27 to Saturday, Jan. 13
Open Tuesdays to Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Note: closed Dec. 31 and Jan. 1 due to the New Years fireworks.
If the fireworks are postponed to 8 p.m. Jan. 1 the tree drop off
will also be closed Jan. 2.A
Area 1A to 5A, 2018
Learn your area at CurbItStJohns.ca or call 311 or 754-CITY (2489). Normal Garbage and
Then match your area to the colour at the right and follow your Area
Garbage Day Recycling Day
colour throughout the year.
1A Monday
After a holiday, garbage and recycling is collected the day after 2A Tuesday
your normal collection day. Most holidays occur on a Monday,
which means collection changes for all residents for that week only. 3A Wednesday
4A Thursday
Waste must be at the curb between 6 and 8 a.m. on your collection
day only. 5A Friday
Holiday H
Garbage must be completely covered from April 1 to November 30
January February March
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
1H 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 1 2 3
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 25 26 27 28 29 30 H 31
April May June
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 1 2
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
22 23 24 25 26 27 28 20 21H 22 23 24 25 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
29 30 27 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
July August September
S M T W T F S S M W T T F S S M T W T F S
1 2H 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 1
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 3H 4 5 6 7 8
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30
October November December
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 1
7 8 H 9 10 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12H 13 14 15 16 17 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 23 24 25 H 26 H 27 28 29
30 31B
Area 1B to 5B, 2018
Learn your area at CurbItStJohns.ca or call 311 or 754-CITY (2489). Normal Garbage and
Then match your area to the colour at the right and follow your Area
Garbage Day Recycling Day
colour throughout the year.
1B Monday
After a holiday, garbage and recycling is collected the day after 2B Tuesday
your normal collection day. Most holidays occur on a Monday,
which means collection changes for all residents for that week only. 3B Wednesday
4B Thursday
Waste must be at the curb between 6 and 8 a.m. on your collection
day only. 5B Friday
Holiday H
Garbage must be completely covered from April 1 to November 30
January February March
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
1H 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 1 2 3
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 25 26 27 28 29 30H 31
April May June
S M T W T F S S M T W F S S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 1 2
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
22 23 24 25 26 27 28 20 21H 22 23 24 25 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
29 30 27 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
July August September
S M T W T F S S M W T T F S S M T W T S F
1 2H 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 1
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 3H 4 5 6 7 8
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30
October November December
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 1
7 8 H 9 10 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12H 13 14 15 16 17 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 23 24 25 H 26 H 27 28 29
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Winter Fun for Everyone!
Each season we offer many events and activities for our residents and visitors
and we have lots planned this winter.
Festival of Music & Lights
Ring in the holiday season with our annual celebration of bright lights,
festive music and free hot chocolate! Enjoy performances by choirs and
musical entertainers as we officially switch on the beautiful light display.
Don’t forget to bundle up and bring a non-perishable food item
to donate to the food bank.
Sponsored in part by NTV and OZFM.
Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017 (inclement weather date is Saturday, Dec. 9)
5 p.m.
Bowring Park Duck Pond - FREE
New Year’s Eve Festivities
Skating Party at The Loop
Join us for a family friendly New Year’s Eve skating party.
We’ll provide party favors, free hot chocolate and
festive music – you bring the skates!
4 to 6 p.m.
The Loop in Bannerman Park - FREE
New Year’s Eve Fireworks
Sponsored in part by
We’re ringing in the New Year with a free outdoor concert
beginning 10 p.m. featuring The Navigators!
After the countdown to midnight the fireworks begin,
and NTV and OZFM will be there to capture all the excitement.
We provide the party favours and fireworks, you just have to
show up! Be sure to bundle up in case of cold weather.
10 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Quidi Vidi Lake, next to the Boathouse - FREEwww.stjohns.ca City Guide / Winter 2018 15
St. John’s Celebrates… ChillFest For all ChillFest events go to:
www.stjohns.ca
We’ve planned five days of action-packed FREE winter events for a variety of ages and interests >Living in St. John’s
from February 14 to 18, 2018. Additional events will be posted on the website as >Events and Festivals
details are available. >Celebrate with St. John’s
>ChillFest
CHILLFEST
Date Time Event Location
Wednesday, Feb. 14 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sweetheart Skate The Loop
Free rentals:
Thursday, Feb. 15 6 to 9 p.m. Winter Activity Centre, Pippy Park
snowshoes and skis
Friday, Feb. 16 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sharing the Voices Instant Choir The Great Hall, City Hall
12:30 to 2 p.m. Snow Play and Sliding Sliding Hill, Bowring Park
Saturday, Feb. 17 2:30 to 4 p.m. Kitchen Party Johnson GEO Centre, 175 Signal Hill Road
7:30 to 9 p.m. Disco DJ Skating Party The Loop
9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Freezin’ Fun Run Bowring Park
St. Teresa’s Elementary School,
1 to 4 p.m. Megaplay
100 Mundy Pond Road
Sunday, Feb. 18 2 to 4:30 p.m. Free rentals: snowshoes Bowring Park Pool House
6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Parade of Lights Bowring Park, meet at the Pool House
Inclusive Youth Dodgeball
4 to 7 p.m. Easter Seals NL, 206 Mount Scio Road
Tournament
Healthy Families
Healthy communities start with healthy families.
Join us for this FREE, active, family event right before the Easter holidays.
Bunny Hop Parade
2 to 3:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 25
Bowring Park
Family Activities
Some of these require registration, see page 30. For drop-in playgroups see page 36.
Course & Code Age Day Dates Time Location Cost
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Learn to Knit 10416 10+ W Mar 7-Apr 18 6:30-8:30pm PRCC $50 per person
Sit & Knit 10+ W Jan 23 7-9pm PRCC $4 per person
Sit & Knit 10+ Tu Feb 20 7-9pm PRCC $4 per person
Sit & Knit 10+ Tu Mar 27 7-9pm PRCC $4 per person16 City Guide / Winter 2017 www.stjohns.ca
The Loop at Bannerman Park
The Loop opens for the season when temperatures are consistently Once opened for the season:
low enough to make and maintain the ice surface. The Loop first
opened to skaters on Christmas Eve December 24, 2013. Daily hours 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Since then the opening date has ranged from Dec. 18 to 31.
Ice maintenance (no skating)
Please do not skate on The Loop until we’ve announced it’s open –
skating on it before then damages the ice and delays the opening. • Daily: 8-10 a.m.
• Monday to Thursday: 2:30-3:15 p.m.
•
• Friday to Sunday: 1:15-2 and 4-4:45 p.m.
Loop Safety
• You must wear skates on
the ice, and CSA approved
helmets are recommended
• Skating aids are permitted,
Is the Loop open? but other equipment is not
Call the Loop line (ie. hockey sticks, pucks,
strollers, sleds, chairs)
at 733-LOOP (5667)
• Skate forward at a leisurely
pace; no racing or speed
skating, backwards or
#SkaterSelfie figure skating permitted
• Dangerous behaviour is
not permitted
• No more than 2 people join
hands while skating (no
chain skating)
• Food & drink is not
permitted on the ice;
smoking & alcohol is not
permitted anywhere in
Bannerman Park
• Do not carry children,
including babies in wraps
or toddlers in carriers, while
on the ice
• Do not stop on the ice; if
you must stop move off
Take a seat with The Skater statue and take a selfie! the ice first
Post it on Twitter or Instagram using #SkaterSelfie by Feb. 28 and we’ll choose a • Dogs and other pets are
winner by random draw for gift certificates to BeaverTails. not allowed on the icewww.stjohns.ca City Guide / Winter 2017 17 Making Ice at The Loop Park Service Workers keep our parks beautiful and up and running for residents to enjoy. From facility maintenance, trail up keep, and at Bannerman Park - maintaining the City’s outdoor ice trail, The Loop. Clive Winsor and Karl Andrews, two of the City’s Park Service Workers, make sure Bannerman Park is in tip top shape year-round. During the winter, much of their time is spent clearing the ice, checking ice thickness and operating the ice resurfacer at The Loop. Clive and Karl maintain the ice skating surface by using an ice resurfacer attached to the back of a farm tractor. Hot water is used as it is freezes well, makes stronger ice and removes small grooves in the ice that can be a danger to skaters. The ice resurfacer consists of a razor sharp blade which helps cut down bumps and ridges and an auger system which collects the snow and ice shavings. The hot water is distributed from a pipe on the back of the machine through small holes while the spreader cloth ensures even water coverage, and gives the ice that smooth surface. Most days it takes about two hours to get The Loop ready for skaters, but the time required depends on the condition of the ice. The process can be slowed down if there are many ruts that need to be filled in, if there is heavy snow accumulation, and during rain. Some holes in the ice have to be filled in by hand using a water jug. To determine how thick the ice is, Clive and Karl drill a hole until they reach concrete and ideally want a thickness of about 4 centimeters (1.5 inches). Clive has been working with the City for 44 years and lives right next door to Bannerman Park. This will be Clive’s last skating season at The Loop as he is retiring this spring. Please take the time to wish Clive all the best in his retirement! Karl has been with the City for 28 years and enjoys his winters in Bannerman Park. Working at The Loop is something they each thoroughly enjoy and take pride in their work, plus they make a great team.
18 City Guide / Winter 2018 www.stjohns.ca
Winter Activity Centre For more detail
www.stjohns.ca
In winter the C.A. Pippy Park campground is transformed into an area suitable for snowshoeing >Living in St. John’s
and cross country skiing, both classic and skate skiing, at no cost! Trails are lit for evening use.
>Recreation and Parks
Equipment for all ages is available for rent in the North Bank Lodge. A cross country ski sledge
>Outdoor Recreation
and snow coach are available, free of charge, for those with physical disabilities.
NEW this season, the Winter Activity Centre is offering snowshoe rentals at Bowring Park
Poolhouse for six weeks. We are excited to offer this activity to the visitors of Bowring Park!
The dates of operation for both are weather dependent and based on snow conditions.
Equipment rental at both sites:
• Single, $5
• Family of three, $10
• Family of four or more, $15
North Bank Lodge NEW Bowring Park (snowshoes only) Call the Info Line at
Jan 5-Apr 8 Jan 20-Feb 25 737-3651 to check
updated facility
Tuesday & Thursday 6-9pm
operations.
Friday 6-10pm
Saturday 9:30am-10pm Saturday 10am-4pm
Sunday 9:30am-5:30pm Sunday 10am-4pm
Group Programs
Outdoor programs occur at Rotary ‘Sunshine’ Park
or C.A. Pippy Park and are available to community,
youth and school groups. Programs are customized
for the age and ability of the participants.
Progarms offered in winter:
• cross country skiing
• snowshoeing
• outdoor cooking
• orienteering
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property
the distance
Winter road
conditions
Mark objects
demand more
to be avoided
space for stopping
The Snowhawk Beware The Blade
some fashion statements
are a ticketable offence
Clear the snow Plows extend beyond the
width of vehicle, look for
before you go! warning beaconsPlows come in
Face Traffic small sizes, too
Always walk facing traffic so you see
vehicles approaching When walking in storms and periods
of reduced visibility, be aware of
sidewalk plows operating.
Walk like a Penguin
• Bend slightly and walk flat footed
• Point your feet out slightly
• Keep your centre of gravity over your feet as much
as possible
• Watch where you are stepping
• Take shorter, shuffle-like steps
• Keep your arms at your sides (not in your pockets!)
• Concentrate on keeping your balance
Don’t
Pass the Salt
Save your paint and stay safe
Give snow equipment space22 City Guide / Winter 2018 www.stjohns.ca
‘No Parking-Snow Route’ Streets Dec. 1 to March 31
From December 1 to March 31 parking is prohibited 24 hours a day on streets designated as Snow
Routes. These streets can be located anywhere in the City, not just downtown.
These restrictions are necessary so that ice control and snow clearing equipment can safely service
the streets. Enforcement is continuous for 24 hours a day from Dec. 1 to March 31 regardless of
snow or street conditions. The fine for a No Parking-Snow Route violation is $55.
Outside Downtown Streets Scheduled to begin Jan. 3
The on-street parking ban is set to begin at midnight, Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018, however, it may
come into effect earlier if there are significant snowfalls that impede the safe flow of traffic. This
occurred last winter when we implemented the on-street parking ban on Dec. 16, 2016, almost
three weeks prior to the scheduled start. In the case of an early implementation, we promote it on
our website, social media feeds and through local media channels.
The ban is lifted when conditions are favourable; this often occurs in early April but not always as
this also depends on the amount of snow remaining and if it impedes the safe flow of traffic.
Downtown Streets Dependent on Snow
For a complete list of streets we include in the downtown snow clearing area, check our website at
stjohns.ca, choose ‘Snow Clearing’ in the Quick Links tab. On-street parking is permitted throughout
the winter (unless prohibited by signage) except on streets which are scheduled for snow removal
operations. Vehicles must not be on the streets scheduled for snow removal between 12:30 and
7:30 a.m. on the date indicated. Any vehicle impeding snow removal will be impounded at the
owner’s expense.
Vehicle Impound Fees and Payment
Towing Charge: $200 Payment Options:
Administration Charge: $50
Impounding Fee: $25 per day • In person at City Hall
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday
Vehicles are released to the registered By cash, credit or debit card
owner/renter when all charges are paid.
If proof of registration and insurance • By calling 311 or 754-CITY (2489) at anytime, by credit card only
is not provided the vehicle can only be
towed, not driven, from the impound lot. Impounded vehicles can be picked up, after payment is made, by the registered
owner/renter from 8 a.m. to midnight, seven days a week at 25 Blackler Avenue.
We need to see proof of ownership, such as:
• Driver’s license or other government identification with the same name and civic
address as the vehicle registration
• For rental vehicles, the name and address on government identifications matches
the name and address of the rental agreementwww.stjohns.ca City Guide / Winter 2018 23
Downtown Overnight Snow Removal
We conduct snow removal operations in the downtown area overnight from 12:30 to 7:30 a.m. This is when there is the
least amount of pedestrian and vehicle traffic.
If you live or work overnight in the downtown snow removal area, by 3 p.m. each day you can look up the streets we’ve
scheduled for overnight snow removal. There are several ways to learn if your downtown street is scheduled for snow
removal; see the sidebar at right.
Where to Park
When your street is scheduled for a snow removal, you need to move your vehicle(s)
Is my street
off the street for the night. But where do you park instead?
scheduled
Municipal lots for snow
If you don’t have a private driveway, we suggest you use a public parking lot.
The City of St. John’s owns parking lots that are free to use from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. each night.
removal?
• City Hall parking garage (excluding the rooftop), 8 New Gower Street To know if your downtown
street is scheduled for
• Railway Coastal Museum, 495 Water Street overnight snow removal:
• Bannerman Park parking lot, off Bannerman Road next to the pool house
• Receive an email by 3
• Parking lot behind the basketball court at 89 Hayward Avenue p.m. each day, sign up
at stjohns.ca/st-johns-e-
• Parking lot off Hutchings Street, underneath the overpass
updates
• Gravel parking lot across from the H.G.R. Mews Community Centre, 40 Mundy Pond Road
• Check map.stjohns.ca/
snow
Streets outside your permit area
• Call 576-SNOW (7669)
If you choose to park in a different downtown area than what your parking permit indicates, or 311
that is okay for that night only. The RNC and the City’s Parking Enforcement Officers are
aware this will be happening on the nights that removals are being completed, and they • Check for signs placed
will not be ticketing for parking outside your designated area during snow removal operations. in snowbanks and at the
ends of the street where
we’ll be removing snow.24 City Guide / Winter 2018 www.stjohns.ca
Snowclearing Levels of Service
The streets and sidewalks of St. John’s are maintained to performance and service objectives
approved by City Council.
Where’s
Ice control, streets My Plow?
Complete one application of ice control materials on all streets within three hours of ice conditions. Our heavy equipment
is outfitted with
Snow plowing, streets Automatic Vehicle
For snowfalls of up to 25 centimeters, complete an initial cut on all streets within 12 hours following Location (AVL)
the end of the storm. For snowfalls greater than 25 centimeters, and for extenuating circumstances technology that allows
(such as drifting conditions, extreme snow accumulations, etc), the time to complete the initial cut you to see where our
will increase. plows – primarily
sanders, loaders, and
graders – are ‘in real
Snow plowing, sidewalks time’.
Depending on the amount of snow on the ground and equipment availability the majority of
streets in the sidewalk program will be plowed within four to seven days. The time to complete map.stjohns.ca/avl
this will increase if a new storm occurs during this time frame.
We’ve been using our
AVL system, also known
Sidewalk Priority as Where’s My Plow, for
more than a decade
Downtown and last year we made
The St. John’s Snow Removal Regulations require properties adjacent to designated downtown some improvements.
streets to keep sidewalks clear of ice and snow. For storms greater than 5 cm, some sidewalks in Check it out during the
the downtown core are cleared. next snow storm!
Outside Downtown
The City clears and salts sidewalks on at least one side of the majority of all arterial and collector
streets within 1.6 kilometres of schools. A few streets classified as residential that provide connections
between these streets have also been included.
There are separate routes for sidewalk clearing, and schools are our first priority.
Street Priority
Streets are salted and plowed in a priority basis that is primarily based on traffic volumes.
This ensures emergency vehicle access is maintained to the greatest number of residents.
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Emergency Centres
What are they and when are they used?
Over recent years in Newfoundland and Labrador,
weather events have at times impacted our ability
to operate. During severe weather events, several
communities have enacted emergency plans in
recent memory.
It’s comforting to know that the City of St. John’s as
well as other municipalities in this province have
emergency plans prepared before an emergency
occurs. This saves valuable time and makes the
most efficient use of resources in the event of an
emergency.
Emergency service providers and all levels of
government have been educating the public about
having their own emergency plans in place. One of
the primary tools of personal or family emergency
preparedness is having an emergency kit to ensure
your family can be self sufficient for 72 hours.
Set aside enough provisions including water,
non-perishable food, medications, a first aid kit and
similar items for everyone in your family for three
days. It is often safer to stay at home, especially For more detail
during severe weather events. www.stjohns.ca
>Living in St. John’s
What do you do or where do you go in an >City Services
emergency situation if you cannot stay at home, >Emergency Prepardeness
and what services might be offered to you?
There are three kinds of centres where people
gather during an emergency,
only one of them being a shelter.
Reception Centre
Setting up a reception centre is simply an initial response to an emergency, such as a
fire or weather event, where a community is affected and there is a need for people to
recieve information. A reception centre can be a physical place such as in a community
or church hall, or even more simply be provided over the telephone.
At a reception centre those affected by the emergency register that they are in the
affected area; they can let appropriate authorities know if they need help or not;
and can provide contact information in case their family or friends are looking for them.www.stjohns.ca City Guide / Winter 2017 27
Comfort Centre Emergency Shelter
These are physical locations designated by a community as a This is when and where logding is offered. An emergency centre
short term drop-in centre. Most often they operate when there may include components of reception and comfort centres,
is extreme cold or extreme heat - the latter being a rare event in as well as emergency lodging, and where food and personal
this province. services are provided based on need.
The City of St. John’s has established comfort centres - The best example of such a shelter is from the forest fires in Fort
sometimes referred to as warming shelters - twice in the past McMurray in 2016. In this scenario, residents were displaced
couple of years. The first was during extremely cold and stormy from their homes for extended periods of time and in some
weather in January 2014 that resulted in long-term power cases were forced to leave their homes without warning or
outages for many; you may remember this event was coined as having time to take personal belongings.
DarkNL. The second time was during this past March 2017 when
we experienced exceptionally high winds and resulting power This type of shelter is usually established in approved locations
outages. where cots can be set up, cafeterias can be used and there is
access to bathroom and shower facilities.
At a comfort centre, residents may warm up so they can rest and
allow their body temperature to return to normal. Visitors are
encouraged to have a cup of tea, charge their electronic devices
and stay in the centre for a period of at least two hours but no Working Together
more than four hours. Comfort centres typically open during the
In all cases, communities rely on their emergency partners to
daytime from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
establish the appropriate type of centre during an emergency
situation.
The City of St. John’s relies on community partners including
the Canadian Red Cross, The Salvation Army, and The Gathering
Place to assist in the setup and running of these centres.
There is one more kind of shelter that we’ve recently been
working with another City division to provide, and it’s one for
our furry friends. Our pets are important and are also affected by
emergencies. With the assistance of the City’s Humane Services
division we will designate a safe and warm place for your family
pet for extended-duration emergencies.28 City Guide / Winter 2018 www.stjohns.ca
Donate to the
R.E.A.L. Program
today! Learn more, please visit
www.stjohns.ca
>Living in St. John’s
>Recreation and Parks
>R.E.A.L. Program
Give a child the gift of play with one easy click through
your RecConnect account!
100% of all donations go directly
to supporting children and youth
in recreation and leisure.
Don’t have a RecConnect account?
No problem! Give us a call or
send us an email.
With your help a ch
ild can…
Lace up skates this w
Become a R.E.A.L. Supporter inter for $200
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Inclusive Services
Interested in recreation but don’t know where to start?
Need a little extra support to attend a program?
Learn more by contacting our Inclusive Services team.
Safety for Independent Living
A course aimed to equip youth and adults, with mild to
moderate developmental disabilities, with life skills to help
them make confident choices, prevent potentially
dangerous situations and live a safe life.
Are you or someone you know interested in taking this course?
Contact us to let us know! If there is enough interest we’ll offer For more detail and
the course; date and time to be determined. descriptions of these
services please visit
www.stjohns.ca
Adaptive Equipment Loan Program >Living in St. John’s
We have equipment that can assist people with disabilities to participate in recreation >Recreation and Parks
and leisure activities. Contact our Inclusive Service staff to inquire about having a loan of our >Inclusive Services
equipment. Borrow a Hippocampe (all-terrain wheelchair), snow coach or a sit ski for winter fun.
Contact us
For more information about
any of these programs or
services:
576-4450
inclusion@stjohns.ca
Application deadlines:
Fit Finders
Offered winter, spring and fall to groups who encounter ability Easter Camp support:
related barriers. Participants are given the opportunity to experience recreation Saturday, Feb. 17
and leisure activities within a safe, supportive environment, with dedicated and
experienced recreation staff. Subsidy for After School and
Summer programs: Saturday,
Attendant Pass March 17
Persons with disabilities who require the support of an attendant to accompany them to Summer program support:
events, may apply for an attendant pass. Tuesday, April 17
Contact us to request an
orientation of the new Paul
Financial Support Reynolds Community Centre
Financial support is available for individuals facing financial barriers to participate in at 35 Carrick Drive.
City of St. John’s Recreation Division activities. These requests are referred to the
R.E.A.L Program, see page opposite.30 City Guide / Winter 2018 www.stjohns.ca
Recreation Registration
Fall Recreation Programs Open for Registration
St. John’s residents 7 a.m. Thursday, December 7, 2017
Please note
Residents from other municipalities 7 a.m. Thursday, December 14, 2017 We are no longer
taking registration
by phone.
Registration Options
Online:
Program ages
Visit www.stjohns.ca, under Quick Links choose ‘RECconnect’ Registration for most
of our programs is
In person:
based on a minimum
H.G.R. Mews Community Centre, 40 Mundy Pond Road and sometimes a
Paul Reynolds Community Centre, 35 Carrick Drive maximum age.
Children must be the
Set up an account or make sure your account is up-to-date age listed on
Whether you register online or in person, you MUST ensure your account is activated and December 31, 2018.
up-to-date at least 72 hours before the registration time. Contact us by calling 576-8631
or 8499, dropping by or going to stjohns.ca > Quick Links > RECconnect.
Make a wish (list)
We strongly recommend you add the courses you intend to register for in your Wish List,
BEFORE registration day. When registration opens just go to your wish list, add them to
your cart and proceed to checkout. It’s that easy!
Course codes NEW
This issue, we have included select course codes for courses that require registration. When you log in to your RECconnect account,
you can enter the course code in the search function for the activity you wish to register for and it will bring you directly to that
course. If you come to one of our facilities to register, you can give the staff the course code so they can find the course you want.
A NEW look for our listings
With the opening of the Paul Reynolds Community Centre we are pleased to be offering more programs and services than ever
before! Due to the large number of programs and classes, you will see that we are using tables and a shorthand key in order to
list everything in the Guide.
Guide Day Guide Month Guide Location
M Monday Jan January PRCC Paul Reynolds Community Centre, 35 Carrick Drive
Tu Tuesday Feb February Mews H.G.R. Mews Community Centre, 40 Mundy Pond Road
W Wednesday Mar March CEWP Charles E. Warr Pavillion, off Prince of Wales Street
Th Thursday Apr April Southlands Southlands Community Centre, 40 Teakwood Drive
Fri Friday Rotary Rotary ‘Sunshine’ Park, off Thorburn Road
Sa Saturday SJRFD Central Fire Station, 5 Fort Townshend
Su Sunday Bosco St. John Bosco School, 75 Linegar Avenue
Kilbride Kilbride Lion’s Community Centre, 34 Fahey Street
CNA-RR College of the North Atlantic, 153 Ridge Road
Gonzaga Gonzaga High School, 20 Smithville Crescent
ACAC Animal Care & Adoption Centre, 81 Higgin’s Line
Shea Shea Heights Community Centre, 130 Linegar Avenue
Bowring Bowring Park Pool House
The Hub The Hub, 21 Merrymeeting Road
Bannerman Bannerman Park Pool House, Bannerman RoadYOur One STOP PLACe
Rent a Facility fOr A nIghT OuT!
City facilities can be booked for a variety of functions including
baby or bridal showers, family gatherings, community/corporate
events or sports activities.
Facility Details
H.G.R. Mews Community Centre Gym
40 Mundy Pond Road Kitchen
576-8499 Multi-Purpose room
Come on in and try some of our
Paul Reynolds Community Centre Gym home-style dishes. If you are not sure
35 Carrick Drive Kitchen
what to have, try our All Day Breakfast.
576-8631 Multi-Purpose room
Southlands Community Centre Multi-Purpose room
40 Teakwood Drive Kitchen
364-5129 Meeting room
Shea Heights Community Centre
Multi-Purpose room
130 Linegar Avenue
Kitchen Hamburger & Fries Pork Chop Dinner
576-1023
Kilbride Lions Community Centre
Multi-Purpose room
34 Fahey Street
Kitchen
368-0250
Cabot 500 Theatre
Outdoor theatre
Bowring Park
accommodates 750
recreation@stjohns.ca French Toast with Hash Browns
Rotary ‘Sunshine’ Park Chalet 24 bunk beds
Thorburn Road Kitchen with dishwasher
Phone: 576-4782
recreation@stjohns.ca Outdoor barbeque
Birthday Parties
For details on programs
We offer both gym and and services at our
swimming parties at the Community Centres
H.G.R. Mews and Paul Reynolds www.stjohns.ca
Community Centres. Depending > Living in St. John’s Drop by for a game of pool or darts.
on the type of party, number of > Recreation and Parks
guests, and the facility, costs > Community Programs Phone: 739-4355
range from $115 to $235.
You can also book space to hold a party at the Shea Heights,
Southlands and Kilbride Community Centres. Contact the Centres
for fees and availability or email recreation@stjohns.ca.
Racquetball Courts
Courts at the Mews Centre are available for 40 minute sessions
each day of the week, and can be reserved two days in advance
by calling 576-8499. Equipment rentals are available for $3, with a Live Bands every weekend
deposit of $20 or photo ID. Open Jam Session on Wednesdays
Cost per person DJ on Thursday nights
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Swimming
H.G.R. Mews Community Centre, 40 Mundy Pond Road
Paul Reynolds Community Centre, 35 Carrick Drive
• 25 metre pool
• 1 metre diving board
• co-ed steam room and dry sauna (Mews)
• 2 water slides, leisure pool & play area (PRCC)
• wheelchair accessibility and pool lift
• viewing area
Wristbands must be worn by everyone in the pool and can be purchased at the front desk.
Swim Costs
Age Indoor Pool Swim
As pool schedules often change for drop-in swims,
2 and under Free we are no longer printing them in this Guide.
Youth & Senior Drop In 10 pass 20 pass 30 pass For up-to-date swim schedules and descriptions:
Ages 3-18 and 65+ $3 $27.50 $50 $67.50 • Call the Swim and Fitness Line 576-8408 (Mews)
Adult 19+ $4 $37.50 $70 $97.50 or 576-8155 (PRCC)
Family Rate $3 adults, $2 children • www.stjohns.ca > Quick Links > Swim Schedules
Steam/Sauna $3 • Visit our recreation facilities
• recreation@stjohns.ca
Swim Descriptions
Family Lane Everyone Adult Leisure
Welcome
A time for families of Choose the Enjoy a fun-filled Swim for adults 19+ Only at PRCC.
all ages to enjoy fun appropriate lane – aquatic environment! years-old.
and fitness in the pool slow, medium, or fast An ideal time for all
together! - based on ability. Open to all ages. Choose the ages to play or relax in
Children under 8 must appropriate lane – the leisure pool!
Children under 8 must Children under 13 be supervised by a slow, medium, or fast
be supervised by a must be supervised by 16+ year-old, who - based on ability. Open to all ages.
16+ year-old, who a 16+ year-old, who must remain in the Children under 13
must remain in the must remain in the water at arms-length. At PRCC, the leisure must be supervised by
water at arms-length. water at arms-length. Maximum 3 children pool and other fun a 16+ year-old, who
Maximum 3 children Maximum 3 children to 1 supervisor. features may or may must remain in the
to 1 supervisor. to 1 supervisor. not be available as water at arms-length.
Toys and diving board aquatic fitness classes Maximum 3 children
Toys and diving board available. Splash pad may be taking place. to 1 supervisor.
available. Splash pad and slides available at
and slides available at PRCC. Toys available. Splash
PRCC. pad and slides
At PRCC, birthday available, unless noted
parties may also be on the schedule.
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