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AT A GLANCE
Community Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Experience the Benefits of Volunteering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Neighbourhood Associations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Walker’s Creek Neighbourhood Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Community Spirit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Community Improvement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Community Contacts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99-102
The Cat Clinic of
Niagara is pleased
to announce its new
Practice Owner
Dr. Christine
Hilton, DVM!
*Preventive Medicine & Wellness Care
*Diagnostic Services
*On-site Digital X-Ray
*Surgical and Dental Services
* Nutritional Counselling
*Medical & Behavioural Consultations
*NEW: On-Site Abdominal
Ultrasonography!
Contact Us:
2E Tremont Dr.
St. Catharines, ON
(Across from the Pen Centre)
905.687.1805
New Patients Welcome!
Check out our newly
designed website!
www.catclinicofniagara.com
Niagara Region
Orchid Society
INTERESTED
IN GROWING
ORCHIDS
The Niagara Region
Orchid Society
monthly meetings are held
on the 2nd
Wednesday of every month
at 7:30 pm
September to June
Holy Rosary Church Hall
(rear entrance),
5 Queen St S,
Thorold, Ontario
Contact Cheryl Maurice at 905-734-1257
or at bearcher@sympatico.ca
Community Development
St. Catharines Policy Statement for Community Development
St. Catharines is a community that supports recreation and community
development. It is also a community where an enriched, secure quality
of life is valued and actively fostered. The growth and development
of healthy communities and neighbourhoods requires consistent
and continued communication to assess and meet the needs, and to
maximize efficient and effective use of available resources. Increasingly
active involvement of individuals and communities in planning and
making decisions that are important to them, will guide the City of St.
Catharines Recreation and Community Services Department’s approach
to providing services.
Experience the Benefits of Volunteering
One of the aims of the Recreation and Community Services Department
is to create opportunities and encourage residents to contribute to
their community through volunteering. Volunteers not only help the
participants in programs, they also gain a great sense of personal
satisfaction and accomplishment. For more information, please call the
Community Relations Coordinator at 905 688-5601 ext. 1563
Neighbourhood Associations
Neighbourhood Recreation Associations offer a variety of programs and
special events to their community. The purpose of the neighbourhood
associations is to promote and support the concept of neighbourhood
involvement in the provision of services that are seen as fair,
equitable and inclusive in nature. If you are interested in forming a
neighbourhood association, or would like your association to be included
in our brochure, please call the Community Relations Supervisor
at 905 688-5601 ext. 1915.
Walker’s Creek Neighbourhood Association
A volunteer membership association that provides a variety of programs,
bringing residents together for Community Meetings on various
topics, offering Star Gazing Nights, Plant Sales, organizing Work Parties
helping to enhance the string of seven connected Parks with pathways
from Grantham Avenue to the Lake, following the meandering Walker’s
Creek. Encouraging use of the Parks for strolling, jogging, cycling,
Geocaching, Playgrounds, dog walking and enjoyment of the peaceful
natural areas reflecting the original Carolinian forest habitat. Known
as “The WCNA”, the Association works cooperatively with City Departments
and Staff to ensure safety, suggests improvements, manage
concerns, and encourage participation that brings people together for
mutual enjoyment and involvement. The WCNA Website
(www.wcna.ca) offers regular news, views and notices of events.