Saint John Association for Community Living - Hire Potential

01/29/2026

✨ Rockwood Glows is THIS Saturday! ✨
January 31 · 10:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
The forecast is calling for clear and cold weather, so bundle up and dress warm for a full day of winter fun at Lily Lake, Rockwood Park (55 Lake Drive South).

❄️ Traffic & Parking Reminder
🚫 Vehicle access into Rockwood Park will be restricted from 3–8 p.m.
Barricades will be at the main gate, with a checkpoint at Lake Drive South.
🚗 Visitors can park at Fisher Lakes, where Saint John Transit will run a free shuttle to Lily Lake from 4–8 p.m.
♿ Accessible parking is available, please speak with staff at the checkpoint.

🐾 Dog Park Closure
The Saint John Dog Park will be closed at 12 p.m. on January 31 for drone show setup. It will reopen February 1.

🎉 Schedule Highlights
Astronomy Club · 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Photo Booth · 10 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
Lantern‑Making Workshop · 1–3 p.m.
Guided Hike with First Nation Storytellers · 1 p.m.
Snowshoeing · 4–6 p.m.
Face Painting · 4–6 p.m.
Ice Skating on Lily Lake · 4–7 p.m.
Bonfires along Lake Drive · 4–7 p.m.
DJ Beats on Lily Lake Beach · 4–7 p.m.
Food Vendors · 4–7 p.m.
First Nations Storyteller/Drumming · 5–6 p.m.
Saint John Skating Club Performance · 6:30–6:50 p.m.
✨ NEW: Drone Light Show over Lily Lake · 7 p.m. ✨

Bundle up, bring your winter spirit, and get ready for a magical day at Rockwood Glows.

https://saintjohn.ca/en/news-and-notices/saint-john-announces-city-hosted-fundy-winterfest-2026-events

01/29/2026

Thanks to Saint John TaeKwonDo for setting up an amazing introductory TaeKwonDo class for us!! We were really excited to get the chance to experience this inclusive martial arts class! They offer classes for all abilities and skill levels, and everyone had a wonderful experience.

01/21/2026

Join us for Chroma’s monthly Q***r Meet & Greet at Haven Music Hall on January 21st! It’s a wonderful chance to connect with fellow community members and make new friends. Enjoy complimentary non-alcoholic beverages while you mingle. We look forward to seeing you there! 🌈

01/10/2026

Give the Gift of Skating ⛸️

Gently used ice skates can help newcomer youth and adults experience skating for the first time and enjoy a beloved Canadian winter tradition. Your donation helps them stay active, build confidence, create joyful memories, and feel connected to their new community this winter.

To donate ice skates or arrange drop-off details, contact:
📧 settlementtrainers@saintjohny.ca

01/10/2026

🌟Now Enrolling: Bridge to Recovery - Intensive Group Program

Are you or someone you know a woman seeking support in recovery from addiction? We are offering a six-week outpatient therapy group designed to help women build resilience, heal, and thrive.

✅ What is the program?
- A comprehensive, trauma-informed group experience
- Based on Dr. Stephanie Covington’s Helping Women Recover model
- Covers four key areas: self-understanding, healthy relationships, sexuality, and spirituality

✅ Program Details:
Duration: 6 weeks
Schedule: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Group Size: small group size for a supportive environment
Facilitator: Chantelle McGrath, Registered Social Worker (BSW, MSW, RSW)

Chantelle brings over a decade of experience in addiction and mental health services and is passionate about empowering women on their recovery journey.

💜 Why join?
This program offers a safe, confidential space to explore recovery holistically and gain tools for lasting change.

📅 Next Cohort Starts Soon - Limited Spots Available!
👉 Refer a client, friend, or family member today.
📞 Contact us at (506)633-8783 or visit https://sophiarecoverycentre.com/programs-and-services/focused-pathways/ -to-Recovery-Intensive-Group-Program to register.

01/10/2026

🌍 CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS: Bridge the gap—your language skills can transform healthcare! 🌍

Healthcare students & newcomers: Join SJNC's Clinical Interpreter Pilot Program as a volunteer! Help newcomer patients communicate with non-Horizon providers while gaining valuable experience.

🌟 What you'll gain:
✅ Free interpreter & cultural competency training from SJNC
🎓 Perfect for medical, nursing, allied health students
👩‍⚕️ Open to newcomers with healthcare backgrounds
🤝 Real impact—connecting patients to better care

Who it's for: Allied health students speaking languages beyond English/French + newcomers with healthcare experience.

🔗 Scan QR code on poster or contact SJNC to register! Spots limited—apply today to make a difference! 💚

01/10/2026

01/10/2026

We are looking for an administrative assistant and receptionist to join us in Rothesay! The position starts in January.

15-20 hours a week. Must be in the 2-7pm or 3-8pm range Mon- Thurs.

Compensation will be reflective of the successful applicants experience and qualifications, between $17-$20/hour.

Interested applicants should send their resume to admin@alisondawnvoice.com or send us a message with any questions!

01/10/2026

These Shared Learning Groups (SLGs) are an opportunity to dive into important topics together, sharingresources, information, and ideas to better support people with intellectual and developmentaldisabilities (I/DD), brain injuries, and other disabilities and co-occurring mental health conditions.Th...

01/10/2026

Are you a member of the 2SLGBTQI+ business and/or creative communities in New Brunswick? Please join us for our FINAL installment of our Rainbow Entrepreneurship Workshop Series: Anti-Racist Workshop with PRUDE Inc!

✨ Please register at bit.ly/3NcWUu0 so we know to expect you! ✨

PRUDE Inc. employees Rachael Ahadzi, Anti-Racism Program Coordinator, and Grace Meade, Anti-Hate Project Coordinator, will co-facilitate an engaging anti-racism training session. The session explores foundational anti-racist pedagogies, examines how racism operates in Canada at individual, social, and institutional levels, and equips participants with practical tools to identify and challenge racism in Canadian contexts.

If you have any questions about this workshop, please email our program manager at sam.delduca@chromanb.ca.

This event is hosted by Chroma NB and our partners Envision Saint John: The Regional Growth Agency and Fusion Saint John. We would like to thank Canadian Q***r Chamber of Commerce and the Government of Canada for supporting this impactful work through the 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Fund.