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Borough of Contents President s Message 149 Borough Services 150 Sports & Recreation 152 Cultural Calendar 157 Community Life 157 Festivals, Celebrations & Special Events 160 Borough Office Civic

1 Borough of Contents President s Message 149 Borough Services 150 Sports & Recreation 152 Cultural Calendar 157 Community Life 157 Festivals, Celebrations & Special Events 160 Borough Office Civic address: 2050 King W., Suite 010 Postal address: P.O. Box 610, Sherbrooke, Quebec J1H 5H9 Tel.: Fax: arr.jacques-cartier@ville.sherbrooke.qc.ca Hours (Mondays to Fridays) 8:30 a.m. to noon, and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m

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President s Message Have a pleasant summer! Chantal L Espérance Borough President and Councillor, District of Domaine-Howard chantal.

In addition to the many activities, celebrations and festivals being planned, movie evenings under the stars are being organized by

Please note that some of our fellow citizens are longing for peaceful Sundays.

On behalf of my colleagues, I wish our borough youth an especially great summer holiday and encourage them to be active and careful

3 President s Message Have a pleasant summer! Chantal L Espérance Borough President and Councillor, District of Domaine-Howard chantal.lesperance@ville.sherbrooke.qc.ca A new summer season full of promise is almost here! In addition to the many activities, celebrations and festivals being planned, movie evenings under the stars are being organized by Sherbrooke Loisirs-Action (formerly known as Loisirs Sherbrooke Nord) in four of our borough parks. I hope that you will enjoy them. Please note that some of our fellow citizens are longing for peaceful Sundays. If we can avoid doing noisy outdoor work on Sundays, we will all have more opportunity to relax! On behalf of my colleagues, I wish our borough youth an especially great summer holiday and encourage them to be active and careful when they are out and about. Marc Denault Councillor District of Montcalm marc.denault@ville.sherbrooke.qc.ca Dany Lachance Councillor District of Carrefour dany.lachance@ville.sherbrooke.qc.ca Jacques Testulat Councillor District of Beckett jacques.testulat@ville.sherbrooke.qc.ca 149

Borough Services UPCOMING BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETINGS Meetings are held at 7 p.m. on the fourth Monday of the month, except in July and December or on statutory holidays.

Prior confirmation should be made by calling the Borough office during regular hours.

bins City of Sherbrooke promotional articles, maps and street guides, pas de colporteur (no solicitors) pictograms (all for sale) various information brochures on municipal services (tree-cutting,

4 Borough Services UPCOMING BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETINGS Meetings are held at 7 p.m. on the fourth Monday of the month, except in July and December or on statutory holidays. The next meetings will be held Tuesday, June 26 (given that Monday, June 25 is a statutory holiday), Thursday, July 5 and Monday, August 27. Prior confirmation should be made by calling the Borough office during regular hours. SERVICES PROVIDED Administrative services: payment of municipal taxes and Hydro-Sherbrooke bills (cash, cheque or debit card) information on municipal services roll-out garbage containers recycling bins City of Sherbrooke promotional articles, maps and street guides, pas de colporteur (no solicitors) pictograms (all for sale) various information brochures on municipal services (tree-cutting, power failures, urban safety, the environment, The Green Guide, etc. hall or playing area reservations garage-sale and flea-market permits official attestations. LARGE-ITEM GARBAGE COLLECTION In the Borough of Jacques-Cartier, pick up will take place the weeks of May 21, July 16 and October 15. Remember to put your large items at the curb on Sunday evening beginning at 7 p.m., or by 7 a.m. Monday at the latest. RENOVATION/CONSTRUCTION PERMITS To obtain a renovation or construction permit of any kind, Borough of Jacques-Cartier residents must go to the offices of the Division de l urbanisme, des permis et de l inspection (urban planning, permits and inspection department) located at 555 Des Grandes-Fourches S., weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Information: NEW PLAY STRUCTURE IN PARC DE LA LAURENTIE A new play structure was inaugurated on Tuesday, April 24 with Borough of Jacques-Cartier councillors, the Mayor of Sherbrooke Jean Perrault, several other dignitaries, students from Carillon school and neighbourhood children in attendance. Installation of this new structure was made possible thanks to a generous financial contribution from the AON insurance company (represented locally by the firm Dunn-Parizeau). 150

Borough Services ART EXHIBIT AT THE BOROUGH OFFICE Until Friday, June 29, the Borough is presenting an exhibit of works by students from Brébeuf elementary school.

Then from Tuesday, July 3 until Friday, September 28, artists from the group Eau en couleur will exhibit works on the theme of Sherbrooke, city in bloom.

5 Borough Services ART EXHIBIT AT THE BOROUGH OFFICE Until Friday, June 29, the Borough is presenting an exhibit of works by students from Brébeuf elementary school. For this exhibit, students were asked to paint in the style of various well-known artists from different eras. Then from Tuesday, July 3 until Friday, September 28, artists from the group Eau en couleur will exhibit works on the theme of Sherbrooke, city in bloom. Eau en couleur is a group of 12 women watercolourists who are exploring the wonderful world of colour and creativity together. Everyone is invited to admire these works during regular office hours. New exhibits will be featured on a regular basis. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AT THE HEART OF BOROUGH OF CONCERNS Want to organize a clean-up bee? Thinking of planning a street party with your neighbours? Concerned about safety? Take the quality of your living environment to heart? Want to give a few hours of your time to a good cause? Get in touch with the staff of the recreation and community life department (Section des loisirs et du milieu de vie) at the Borough of Jacques-Cartier. They will be pleased to direct you to the resources you need and provide support based on the nature of your request. Our employees are in contact with a number of organizations that could benefit from your participation. Every little contribution helps. Don t wait any longer; contact us now at VACANT LOTS ARE NOT DUMPS! We remind Borough of Jacques-Cartier residents that throwing garbage, litter or other organic matter onto vacant lots is forbidden. The same is true for branches, brush, weeds, scrap vehicles, paper, empty bottles and foul-smelling substances that could cause harm to the neighbourhood (article ). Please take items you wish to dispose of to one of the ecocentres for recycling or disposal in an appropriate manner. Protecting the environment is everyone s business! 151

Sports & Recreation PARKS IN THE BOROUGH OF GENERAL INFORMATION See specific information on certain playing fields. It is forbidden to be in a park after 11 p.m. PARKS & THEIR FACILITIES PARK ANDRÉ-VIGER 3275 Richard N O.

6 Sports & Recreation PARKS IN THE BOROUGH OF GENERAL INFORMATION See specific information on certain playing fields. It is forbidden to be in a park after 11 p.m. PARKS & THEIR FACILITIES PARK ANDRÉ-VIGER 3275 Richard N O. OF FACILITIES FIELDS/ COURTS Paved oval Shuffleboard 2 DETAILS 2- to 12-year-olds Petanque 6 Repairs planned, summer 2007 Walking trail Lighting, rock dust Soccer 2 7 players ANTONIO-BARRETTE Barrette Street DE L ANCIENNE-CASERNE London Street Gazebo 152

7 Sports & Recreation PARKS & THEIR FACILITIES (CONTINUED) PARK DE LA LAURENTIE De la Laurentie Street DE SAINT-ALPHONSE-DE- LIGUORI 1625 Du Vermont DE SAINT-BONIFACE 2630 Maisonneuve DE SAINT-CHARLES- GARNIER 965 McCrea DES QUATRE-PINS Hertel Street DU CHAMP-DE-MARS 516 Moore DU DOMAINE-HOWARD 1300 De Portland Blvd. DU MARQUIS-DE- MONTCALM Fraser Street FACILITIES N O. OF FIELDS/ COURTS DETAILS New, spring 2007 Walking trail Lighting, rock dust Oval Gravel Basketball 1 1 net Sandbox Shuffleboard 2 Rink Artificial surface Petanque 3 Outdoor pool Soccer 4 2 with lighting; 7 players Soccer 1 11 players Tennis 3 Artificial surface Volleyball 1 On grass Basketball 1 Concrete court, 2 nets Water activities Shelter 20 x 20 Soccer 2 1 with lighting; 7 players Tennis 3 Clay Basketball 1 Walking path Lighting, rock dust Soccer 2 7 players Soccer 1 11 players Tennis 3 Artificial surface Bike trail Asphalt and rock dust Walking trail Rock dust Oval Gravel Ball 2 Minor baseball only Petanque 7 Oval Gravel Basketball 1 Paved, 2 nets Football 2 Skateboarding 1 153

8 Sports & Recreation PARKS & THEIR FACILITIES (CONTINUED) PARK HÉLÈNE-BOULLÉ Simard Street 400 Marchant FACILITIES N O. OF FIELDS/ COURTS DETAILS Walking trail Lighting, rock dust Shuffleboard 1 Play structures Mini-golf 1 Petanque 8 Dance floor Bike trail Paved Walking trail Rock dust Soccer 4 5 players Soccer 2 7 players Tennis 3 Clay; Closed to the public during events, call for dates. JEAN-BOSCO Don-Bosco Street N. MARIE-VICTORIN 2050 Madakik OLIVIER-CHAUVEAU 4445 Chauveau Swings 10 Walking trail Lighting, rock dust Oval Gravel Basketball 1 2 nets Basketball 1 4 nets Walking trail 1 with lighting, rock dust Soccer 1 7 players RODOLPHE-VALLÉE Across from Mitchell school Bandstand For concerts PLEASE RESPECT THE RULES GOVERNING BEHAVIOUR IN OUR PARKS It is prohibited to: drink alcoholic beverages; (5.6.2) disturb the peace or disrupt public order with noise or commotion; (5.6.14) have or use a glass container; (5.7.4) ride bicycles or skateboards, except in designated areas; (5.7.21) be accompanied by an animal in a public area during festivals, events or public gatherings; ( ) leave animal feces in a public place; ( ) not have one s pet on a leash; ( ) be in a park between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. (5.7.25) Note: Fines may be imposed on anyone contravening these by-laws. 154

Sports & Recreation WHERE CAN YOU COOL OFF THIS SUMMER? Is the heat getting to you? Looking for a spot where you can cool off?

The pool is located in Parc de Saint-Alphonse-de-Liguori, the water activities at Parc de Saint-Boniface. The water activities are accessible seven days a week, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., from June 23 to August 25.

REGROUPEMENT DU BOIS BECKETT The trails in Beckett woods are a great spot for pedestrians to find peace, quiet, shade and fresh air in the heart of the city throughout the year.

Open air fires are prohibited in this area for very obvious reasons: the protection of the woods and surrounding residences.

9 Sports & Recreation WHERE CAN YOU COOL OFF THIS SUMMER? Is the heat getting to you? Looking for a spot where you can cool off? The Borough of Jacques-Cartier offers residents access to a public outdoor pool and water activities. The pool is located in Parc de Saint-Alphonse-de-Liguori, the water activities at Parc de Saint-Boniface. The water activities are accessible seven days a week, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., from June 23 to August 25. Please consult the section on aquatic activities for pool hours on pages 33. REGROUPEMENT DU BOIS BECKETT The trails in Beckett woods are a great spot for pedestrians to find peace, quiet, shade and fresh air in the heart of the city throughout the year. Visitors are asked to remain on the groomed trails to protect this fragile ecosystem. Please remember that biking is forbidden in this park at all times. Open air fires are prohibited in this area for very obvious reasons: the protection of the woods and surrounding residences. Uprooting plants and picking flowers and mushrooms is also forbidden in Beckett woods. Park enthusiasts thank and congratulate dog owners who keep their dogs on a leash, respecting both the municipal bylaw and those around them! Happy walking! 22 e GROUPE SCOUT HARFANG DES NEIGES The 22 e Groupe scout harfang des neiges is looking for adult outdoor enthusiasts interested in having a positive impact on the development of Sherbrooke youth for the following groups: Castors (ages 7 to 8), Louveteaux (ages 9 to 11), Éclaireurs (ages 12 to 14) and Pionniers (ages 15 to 17). This is a great way to develop your abilities and leadership skills with children and adolescents (aged 7 to 17). Free training in leadership, organizing activities, and outdoor pursuits will be given to help you take on this new challenge. It involves one meeting per week and several planning meetings throughout the year. Skills required are good humour, judgment, the taste for a challenge and the desire to learn. Get involved and gain skills sought by everyone! Information: Guy Drouin, drouin_guy@hotmail.com Information:

Sports & Recreation SHERBROOKE LOISIRS-ACTION 1380 De Portland Blvd. 819-821-5780 infolsn@infolsn.qc.ca CHANGE IN LEGAL NAME LSN has changed its name and its image.

10 Sports & Recreation SHERBROOKE LOISIRS-ACTION 1380 De Portland Blvd CHANGE IN LEGAL NAME LSN has changed its name and its image. A sign of the times, LSN has changed its name and visual identity. Thus, LSN has become Sherbrooke Loisirs-Action, a change made necessary due to the disappearance of the north ward following the creation of the new City of Sherbrooke (2002). In fact, the north ward, as many of us still call it, is now in fact in the centre of Sherbrooke s territory! This change also illustrates the dynamic nature of our organization that provides recreational programs for Borough residents as well as for the entire Sherbrooke population. The new logo features the name of the organization, two graphic characters and a curve linking these elements. It symbolizes concerted action, the organization s primary focus on residents, and the vitality of both the organization and its workers. The characters appearing to form a circle represent the organization s focus: recreation. MOVIES UNDER THE STARS This summer, Sherbrooke Loisirs-Action will be showing four movies for the reasonable price of a simple donation. Yes, you did read right! Enjoy an evening with family or friends and a change of pace for a voluntary donation. New films will be shown in four Borough parks. Shows begin at nightfall, at around 9 p.m. In case of bad weather, movies will be postponed to the following evening. Here is the schedule: Wednesday, July 4, Parc de Saint-Boniface, Tortues Ninja; Wednesday, July 11, Parc André-Viger, Quand est-ce qu on arrête?; Wednesday, July 25, Parc de Saint-Alphonse-de- Liguori, Les petits pieds du bonheur; Wednesday, August 1, Parc Marie-Victorin, Spiderman 3. SUMMER 2007 There are still a few places available for day camp. Don t delay! To register your child, call or go to the Sherbrooke Loisirs-Action office at 1380 De Portland Blvd. FAMILIFOIRE EXTRA Date: Tuesday, July 3, 5 p.m. Location: Séminaire Salésien, 135 Don-Bosco N. Free activities for the whole family, inflatable games, climbing tower, and more! FOU-BRAK ACTIVITIES No need to worry about organizing and providing entertainment at your next party. Sherbrooke Loisirs- Action offers you an adaptable, personalized service. Choose the theme and the length of the activity, specify the number of people expected and you re all set! Possibilities: Children s parties, business gettogethers, evenings among friends, school group entertainment, event planning, flower or balloon delivery. A multitude of activities: Sports, cooperative, artistic, scientific, Fort Boyard, major games, magic, etc. Tons of original ideas: An intergalactic get-together, nature discovery, spy mission, arts and crafts, celebrating the arts, in the sky, and much more! MINI-GOLF AT PARC Come and play mini-golf this summer! Open every day from June 16 to August 26 inclusive: Sundays to Wednesdays, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Thursdays to Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Information: Rates: With reservations, $1 per person discount for groups of 10 people or more Children: 5 and under Free Children: 6 and over $2 Families (2 adults, 2 children) $10 Students and seniors (with card) $3 Adults $4 156

Cultural Calendar SEEKING VOLUNTEERS FOR THE RENDEZ-VOUS D HOWARD EVENT The Rendez-vous d Howard organizing committee is looking for volunteers for the sixth annual edition of this event scheduled

Volunteer involvement is one of the key elements in the success of this cultural event. If you would like to be part of this memorable day, please contact Louise Gauvin at 819-821-1919.

citizen-based initiative emanating from the 2005 Forum hosted by the Comité vie de quartier nord (CVQN).

11 Cultural Calendar SEEKING VOLUNTEERS FOR THE RENDEZ-VOUS D HOWARD EVENT The Rendez-vous d Howard organizing committee is looking for volunteers for the sixth annual edition of this event scheduled for Saturday, September 8, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Parc du Domaine-Howard (postponed to Sunday, September 9 in case of rain). Volunteer involvement is one of the key elements in the success of this cultural event. If you would like to be part of this memorable day, please contact Louise Gauvin at Community Life COMITÉ VIE DE QUARTIER NORD MAISON DES JEUNES AZIMUT NORD Neighbours want to treat themselves to peace and quiet on Sundays The Les dimanches en paix (peaceful Sundays) project is a citizen-based initiative emanating from the 2005 Forum hosted by the Comité vie de quartier nord (CVQN). In short, Les dimanches en paix consists of spreading the idea that by concentrating their noisy outdoor work on Saturdays, residents could collectively enjoy better quality of life on Sundays. In concrete terms, this means that everyone would make an effort, inasmuch as is possible, to use their lawnmower, hedge trimmer, circular saw or hammer on Saturdays rather than on Sundays. Little by little, the idea is taking root, without fanfare! Everyone is free to be part of this project or not. Note: This is not a question of dictating behaviour, but of spreading the idea that if everyone participates a little, Sundays could be peaceful in the whole neighbourhood! Information: cvqn@hotmail.com Anything is possible at the MDJ! Hey there teens! A team of coordinators is waiting to welcome you! Information: 100 Marchant, Sherbrooke, QC J1J 3V2 (Parc Jacques-Cartier) Tel.: azimutmdj@videotron.ca 157

12 Community Life CLUB PLEIN AIR ÂGE D OR DU PARC Dancing Activity Schedule Location Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 7 to 10 p.m., June 6 to August 30 (free) Bridge Final activities: Thursday, June 14 and Tuesday, June 19 Information: CLUB D ÂGE D OR DU PERPÉTUEL-SECOURS Duplicate bridge Dance floor, Parc Jacques-Cartier 300 Jacques-Cartier Blvd. S. Bring a chair. Pavillon Armand-Nadeau 220 Marchant Activity Schedule Location Mondays & Wednesdays, 1 p.m. Fridays, 7 p.m. Notre-Dame-du-Perpétuel-Secours church basement, 905 De l'ontario Information: CLUB D ÂGE D OR DE SAINT-BONIFACE Activity Schedule Location Dancing Sundays, 1 to 5 p.m. and Fridays, 6:30 to 10 p.m Dance floor, Parc Jacques-Cartier, 300 Jacques-Cartier Blvd. S, Free, no registration required Petanque Tuesdays, 9 to 11 a.m. Chevaliers de Colomb building, 2615 Hertel Free, registration mandatory at or Information:

Community Life A STREET PARTY TO ENJOY TIME WITH NEIGHBOURS! The beautiful summer season is just around the corner, so why not spend a fine summer Saturday or Sunday in the company of your neighbours?

The staff of your borough s recreation and community life department (Section des loisirs et du milieu de vie) can help you organize your neighbourhood party. Just call 819-822-6043.

Those in attendance enjoyed a performance by the troupe from the Traces et Souvenances theatrical tour and met the volunteers from various organizations who were recognized for their contributions.

13 Community Life A STREET PARTY TO ENJOY TIME WITH NEIGHBOURS! The beautiful summer season is just around the corner, so why not spend a fine summer Saturday or Sunday in the company of your neighbours? Suggested activities: a pot-luck meal a large-scale chalk mural in the street a soccer game among neighbours a musical get-together featuring everyone s musical talents! The staff of your borough s recreation and community life department (Section des loisirs et du milieu de vie) can help you organize your neighbourhood party. Just call CELEBRATING VOLUNTEERS A celebration honouring Borough of Jacques-Cartier volunteers took place on April 26. Those in attendance enjoyed a performance by the troupe from the Traces et Souvenances theatrical tour and met the volunteers from various organizations who were recognized for their contributions. Here is the list of honorees: AFEAS de Saint-Charles-Garnier Isabelle Crépeau Artistes peintres associés de Sherbrooke (APAS) Claude Champagne Club plein air âge d or du parc Jacques-Cartier Monique Boudreau Club d âge d or du Perpétuel-Secours Suzanne Lefebvre Club d âge d or de Saint-Boniface Louis-Paul Marcotte Club de yoga de Sherbrooke Ginette Brault Comité de citoyens du parc Olivier-Chauveau Denis Canuel Comité vie de quartier nord Claire Brûlé La Fête du Lac des Nations Anne-Marie Caron Sherbrooke Loisirs-Action André Laplante Paroisse Notre-Damedu-Perpétuel-Secours Émile Lachance Paroisse de Saint-Charles-Garnier Suzanne Raby Regroupement du bois Beckett Suzanne Brûlotte Absent: Monique Boudreau, Anne-Marie Caron, Émile Lachance, Suzanne Lefebvre and Pauline Lebrun Club d âge d or de Saint-Charles-Garnier Pauline Lebrun Paroisse de la Nativité de Jésus Armand Marcoux 159

14 Festivals, Celebrations & Special Events SUNDAY, JUNE 17 HALF-MARATHON Location: Promenade du Lac-des-Nations Information: or SATURDAY, JUNE 23 FROM 4 P.M. TO MIDNIGHT FÊTE NATIONALE Activities for the whole family, shows, fireworks Location: Parc Olivier-Chauveau Information: SATURDAY, JUNE 23, AND SUNDAY, JUNE 24 FÊTE NATIONALE Location: Parc Jacques-Cartier Information: or SUNDAY, JUNE 24 FROM 1 P.M. TO MIDNIGHT FÊTE NATIONALE Activities for the whole family, shows, fireworks Location: Parc Marie-Victorin Information: TUESDAY, JULY 10 TO SUNDAY, JULY 15 FÊTE DU LAC DES NATIONS Location: Parc Jacques-Cartier Information: or SATURDAY, AUGUST 25 AND SUNDAY, AUGUST 26 FÊTE DE L EAU Location: Parc Jacques-Cartier Information: SUNDAY, JULY 1 FROM 9 A.M. TO 11 P.M. CANADA DAY Location: Parc Jacques-Cartier Information: or TUESDAY, JULY 3, STARTING AT 5 P.M. FAMILIFOIRE EXTRA Free activities for the whole family: inflatable games, climbing tower, activities and much more! Location: Séminaire Salésien Information: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 AND SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 SYMPOSIUM DES RIVIÈRES Presentation of a variety of works by the Regroupement provincial des artistes Location: Parc Jacques-Cartier Information: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 (postponed to Sunday, September 9 in case of rain) RENDEZ-VOUS D HOWARD Location: Parc du Domaine-Howard Information:

Cobham Hall Residential Programme

Cobham Hall Residential Programme Location Cobham Hall Emerald Cultural Institute (UK) Cobham Hall Independent School Cobham, Kent, DA12 3BL, UK Cobham Hall is located in the beautiful county of Kent,