Space Available in a Variety of Recreation Programs
We still have space in a variety of our recreation programs. We offer a diverse range of activities for individuals to explore and engage in various hobbies. Whether it's bridge, line dancing, ballroom dance, or learning to play a new instrument, there’s something for everyone. We also have space in our preschool program.
Bridge Level 1
Bridge level one for beginners introduces participants to the trick taking card game using a deck of cards with two competing partnerships.
Kenmount Terrace Community Centre: Tuesdays, Jan. 9 to Mar. 26 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Bridge Level 3
Bridge level 3 is for advanced bridge players, completion of bridge level 2 is required.
Paul Reynolds Community Centre: Mondays, Jan. 8 to Mar. 25 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Active for Life
This fall prevention fitness class will help older adults improve balance and flexibility to decrease the risk of falls.
Southlands Community Centre: Tuesdays & Thursdays, Jan. 9 to Mar 28 from 1 to 2 p.m.
Leisure Social Time
Socialize with friends, while enjoying music and games.
Kenmount Terrace Community Centre: Wednesdays, Jan. 10 to Mar. 20 from 10 a.m. to noon.
Beginner Fiddle
This class will cover tuning, instrument care, technique and positioning. Learn to play a minimum of three traditional fiddle tunes in a group setting.
- Paul Reynolds Community Centre: Tuesdays, Jan. 9 to Mar 26 from 7 to 8 p.m.
- H.G.R. Mews Community Centre: Thursdays, Jan. 11 to Mar. 28 from 11 a.m. to noon.
Beginner Guitar
Play by Ear Beginner Guitar . No previous music theory required. Learn tuning, strumming and picking techniques, enough chords to play a dozen songs, instrument care and how to properly use a capo.
- Instructor: Vickie Morgan
- H.G.R. Mews Community Centre: Thursdays, Jan. 11 to Mar. 28 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Keyboarding – Beginner
Learn how to play the keyboard (piano) and how to read music. For those with little or no experience. Keyboard provided.
Paul Reynolds Community Centre: Thursdays, Jan. 11 to Mar. 28 from 9:45 to 11 a.m.
Beginner/Intermediate Line Dance
Some line dance experience required.
H.G.R. Mews Community Centre: Wednesdays, Jan. 10 to Mar. 27 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Beginner Ballroom Dance
Dance instruction in this course is limited primarily to Foxtrot, Jive and Waltz. Intended for beginners & those wishing to improve their basic skills. Partner required.
Paul Reynolds Community Centre: Wednesdays, Jan.10 to Mar. 27 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Intermediate Ballroom Dance
For those with some ballroom experience. This class will teach intermediate and advanced jive and sequence dances for waltz, two step, cha cha, tango and more. Partner required.
- Paul Reynolds Community Centre: Wednesdays, Jan. 10 to Mar. 27 from 8 to 9 p.m.
- H.G.R. Mews Community Centre: Sundays, Jan. 7 to Mar 24 from 8 to 9 p.m.
Preschool
A part time preschool program that focuses on socialization, early educational concepts, physical literacy with a focus on fundamentals, basic movement and skills taught through fun activities. Staff will build on children's interests and abilities and offer age-appropriate activities and learning centres.
- Paul Reynolds Community Centre: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Jan. 15 to May 17 from 9 a.m. to noon
- Paul Reynolds Community Centre: Tuesdays and Thursdays, Jan. 16 to May 16 from 9 a.m. to noon
- Southlands Community Centre: Tuesdays and Thursdays, Jan. 16 to May 16 from 9 a.m. to noon
Home Alone
A safety and life skills program for children (Grade 4 to 6) to develop independence to be un-supervised for short periods of time. Topics include online safety, fire safety, street smarts, emergency response, healthy eating and a home readiness plan.
Bring a lunch. The City of St. John's cannot guarantee that children taking this course will be adequately prepared or responsible to remain at home without adult supervision.
Kilbride Lions Community Centre: January 27, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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