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COVID-19 Update | Reopening during Orange Phase: January 28, 2021
YMCA of Greater Saint John Set to Reopen on Thursday, January 28 Back to Orange Phase: Y to Reopen on January 28, 2021 We will be reopening our facilities on Thursday, January 28, 2021, following the Government of New Brunswick’s announcement that Zone 2 (Saint John) will be transitioning to the Orange Phase of the GNB COVID-19 Recovery Plan. This includes both the Saint John Regional Y and the Irving Oil Field House. Please remember that we will be reverting back to our Orange Phase Operational Protocols to keep our members, staff, and community safe from the spread of COVID-19. As we continue to work through this pandemic, we know that it has been difficult to stay updated and we thank you for your continued support and patience as we work through this together. Although Zone 2 will move to the Orange Phase of Recovery on Wednesday, January 27, we [...]
COVID-19 Update | Transitioning to Red Phase: January 20, 2021
COVID-19 Update | YMCA of Greater Saint John Temporarily Closes Fitness Facilities The YMCA of Greater Saint John has temporarily closed our fitness facilities as of January 20, 2021, following the government announcement that Zone 2 (Saint John) is among the regions that has transitioned to the Red Phase of the GNB COVID-19 Recovery Plan. This includes the Saint John Regional Y and the Irving Oil Field House with the exception of their Child Care wings, which provide essential services. Your Y Membership All memberships and payments will be placed on hold and we will not be accepting or processing any cancellations or extending holds while we are closed. As soon as we return to Orange or Yellow Phase, all memberships will be automatically removed from hold and your regular payment schedule restarted immediately. If your situation changes, please feel free to reach out to our membership team once [...]
COVID-19 Exposure at the Saint John Regional Y
COVID-19 Exposure at the Saint John Regional YMCA: January 4, 2021, 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM Public Health has advised us that there was an exposure to a confirmed case of COVID-19 at the Saint John Regional Y on January 4, 2021, between 8:30 AM and 1:00 PM. Public Health is advising staff and patrons who scanned into the Regional Y through Membership on the specified time and date — regardless of their location within the building — to self-monitor for symptoms until midnight of January 19, 2021 (i.e. for 14 days). Thanks to our card scanning system and online program registrations, Public Health has been contacting all members, staff, and volunteers who were in direct contact by phone. COVID-19 Symptoms & Testing It can take up to 14 days for someone to have symptoms after exposure to the virus that causes COVID-19. Symptoms of COVID-19 include fever (temperature greater than 38 [...]
SSELT: Home Health Care
May 10 @ 9:00 am - July 9 @ 12:30 pm
In this full-time program, learn essential language skills relating to the field of health care and providing home support for members of our community. This informative program includes a 3-day training on First Aid, CPR, and WHIMS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System). Contingent on the Government of New Brunswick's COVID-19 Recovery Plan, classes will be held in person in the Yellow Phase and online in both the Orange and Red Phases. Orange and Red Phase virtual delivery hours: 9:00 A.M - 12:30 P.M. Yellow Phase in-person delivery hours: 9:00 A.M. - 3:30 P.M. You will be required to have CLB 5+ Registration opens March 9. Register with Rohina: r.singh@saintjohny.ca
SSELT: Interpretation
May 3 @ 9:00 am - June 25 @ 12:30 pm
SSELT: Interpretation In this full-time program, learn essential skills you will take with you on your way to becoming a community interpreter. We will cover topics such as how to get your Interpreter’s license, building your vocabulary, and interpretation work skills for key sectors. Contingent on the Government of New Brunswick's COVID-19 Recovery Plan, classes will be held in person in the Yellow Phase and online in both the Orange and Red Phases. Orange and Red Phase virtual delivery hours: 9:00 A.M - 12:30 P.M. Yellow Phase in-person delivery hours: 9:00 A.M. - 3:30 P.M. You will be required to have CLB 6+ Registration opens March 9. Register with Jennifer: j.burley@saintjohny.ca *Time may be subject to change
Becoming a Market Vendor and Food Safety Training
April 19 @ 10:00 am - April 30 @ 12:00 pm
Becoming a Market Vendor and Food Safety Training This two week program combines language for food safety, customer service and information on how to begin the process of being a vendor in a market setting. During the program, participants will write a food safety certification exam and learn more valuable information on products they can sell as well as the locations in which they can sell them. You will be required to have CLB 4+. Deadline to register is March 30. Register with Kathryn: (506) 349-6291 | k.meredith@saintjohny.ca *Time may be subject to change.
