Buckmasters Circle Community Centre

Address: 129 Buckmasters Circle, PO Box 26028, St. John’s, NL, A1E 0A5

Mandate:

To develop respect, knowledge, and skills through community participation, advocacy, outreach, partnerships, program development and community services

Target Population:

All community residents of Buckmasters Circle and the outlying area

Highlights of Programs/Services Offered:

• Health/Social/Educational/Employment Programs and Services:
  • Support Programs for Women
  • Support Programs for Seniors
  • Monthly Lunch and Learns
  • Food programs such as Grab and Go Breakfast Bags for school age students, Grab and Go Grocery Bags for families, Family Supper Takeout meals, Cooking programs
  • Conversation Corner
  • Adult Crafts and Bingo
  • Family Summer Program
  • Homework Haven, Youth Achieve, Tutoring
• Health Services
  • Nurse Practitioner: Twice a week, there is a Nurse Practitioner available to make referrals, diagnose and manage infections, prescribe antibiotics, birth control, PAP Testing etc. Public Health Nurse: Is available by calling 752-4878.
• Employment Services
  • There is an Employment Facilitator on site who can offer support with resumes, cover letters, job search, interview techniques, youth employment readiness program
• Other Support Services:
  • Referral to other support agencies, Coats for Kids, printing, photocopying and faxing services etc.