Virginia Park Community Centre
Address: 51 Harding Road, PO Box 21011, St. John’s, NL, A1A 5B2
Tel: (709) 579-4534 Website: https://virginiapark.ca/ Fax: (709) 579-4539 Email: vpccnewsletter@gmail.com Facebook: @virginiaparkcommunitycentre Twitter: @VirginiaParkCC |
Mandate:
To foster community leadership, participation and inclusion through the delivery of programs and activities implemented through the community centre. To collaborate with community partners to promote overall health and well-being in the community. To offer programs and services to help to improve educational, health and employment outcomes for families in our community.
Target Population:
People of all ages from Virginia Park and surrounding areas.
Highlights of Programs/Services Offered:
- After-School Program; Homework Haven
- Access to Computer, photocopy and fax services
- Knit & Stitch Social Club (ages 18+)
- Adult Book Club (ages 18+) Wednesdays at 11:00am
- Healthy Baby Club; Parents and Tots Program. For more information please call us at (709) 739-8096
- Career, Training and Employment Counselling: Community Employment Facilitator if you are looking for work, interested in Adult Basic Education or attending Post Secondary, call or text Janice at (709) 699-0848 or using the Centre’s number 579-4534 ext.(204) to book an appointment
- Family support worker: Provides support to individuals and families facing challenges, including living on a low income, health issues, mental health concerns, problems with school attendance, and family / relationship issues. Please contact the centre at (709) 579- 4534 for more information
- Conversation corner:
- Learn to Sew
- Play & Grow Playgroup
- Teen Drop in (grades 7-12)
- Pantry
- Special Events / Activity Room Rentals
- Seasonal Events
- Workshops, public presentations, training events
- For list of events click here