Avalon North Wolverines Search & Rescue

The Avalon North Wolverines Ground Search and Rescue are a volunteer organization based in Bay Roberts. The organization currently has fifty-five members from the Bay Roberts area, Placentia, New Harbour, and the North Shore. They are the largest group out of twenty-seven search and rescue teams in Newfoundland and Labrador today. the members are experienced in forest and ground searches. They provide support for the RCMP when requested.

The Ground Search and Rescue Team conduct ground searches with the aid of maps, compass, GPS (global positioning system), VHF radio, etc. The team also conducts Transport Canada boating safety and a number of team members are trained in cold-water rescue.

All members receive initial training and certification in map reading, compass use, first aid, CPR, night searches, and other SAR techniques from the RCMP. Tasked by the RCMP.

Founded 1985. Fifty volunteer members who are very proud that they have completely paid for their rescue van.

Report from the Wolverines
Avalon North Wolverines Search & Rescue
Conatct: Perry Bowering
P.O. Box 138
Coley's Point South, NL A0A 1X0
Telephone: (709) 786-5444

Bay Roberts Heritage Society

The Bay Roberts Heritage Society was formed in 1989 to preserve the heritage of the town. The Bay Roberts Heritage Society was awarded the prestigious Manning Award of Excellence for 2002 by the Historic Sites Association of Newfoundland and Labrador. The Award was a recognition of the Heritage Society's efforts in developing the Shoreline Heritage Walk and the restoration of the Western Union Cable Building which houses the recently established Christopher Pratt Gallery and Road to Yesterday Museum. In 2002 Mr. Eric Jerrett, who has been instrumental in the development of the Bay Roberts Heritage Society, received an Award for Lifetime Achievement from the Memorial University Alumni Association

New Archives
Because people were bringing along old photos, books, and papers, the Society saw the need to set up an Archives. In 2005 a grant was obtained from the Canadian Council of Archives to establish an Archives. Shirley Owen and Betty Jerrett have attended trainings and are now, with student help, actively conserving, documenting, and properly storing the archival material that has been acquired.

Report from the Bay Roberts Heritage Society Inc.

Bay Roberts Heritage Society Inc.
P.O. Box 760, Bay Roberts, NL A0A 1G0
Telephone (709) 786-3482 Fax (709) 786-2005
e-mail: ejerrett@nf.sympatico.ca

The 50+ Club supports activities for people over the age of 50. There are 80 members.

Presently, the club hosts a euchre game each Tuesday night at 8 p.m., a card game each Wednesday night at 8 p.m., a crib game each Saturday at 1 p.m., and an afternoon tea and bake sale on the third Thursday of each month. They also sponsor afternoon teas and breakfasts during the Festival of Lights in the winter and during Klondyke Days during the summer. Several members are pictured at the left preparing a community breakfast at the Bay Roberts Lions' Club with Chomper, the town Mascot.

The variety of activities extends to include barbeques, horseshoes and dances which are held at the 50+ Club facility, while activities such as bowling, water aerobics and walking take place at other locations.

Another exciting aspect of being involved in the 50+ Club is the organized trips for members. Some locations they have visited in the past include the Trinity-Bonavista area, Woody Island, and St. Pierrre-Miquelon. Those members who do not attend large trips often attend outings to St. John’s, dinner theatres, etc.

Report about the 50+ Club

The 50+ Club
Water Street, Bay Roberts, NL A0A 1G0
Telephone: (709) 786-5255

The Lions Club of Bay Roberts and the Lions Club of Shearstown have carried out a number of important activities. The Bay Roberts Lions Club which was formed in October of 196l later chartered the Shearstown Club, which is also within the municipality. The Lions Club built the Lions swimming pool. The Club also sponsors the Santa Claus Parade, the Bay Roberts swim team, and senior citizens day. They donate greatly to the Lion Max Simms Camp for the Handicapped located in Bishops Falls.
The Bay Roberts Lions Club
Bareneed Road, Bay Roberts, NL, A0A 1G0
Telephone: (709) 786-6881
The Shearstown Lions Cub
Shearstown, NL A0A 1G0
Telephone: (709) 786-9440

The Loyal Orange Lodge
The town has two Loyal Orange Lodges, one in Coley's Point and one in Bay Roberts. The Orange Lodge has been active in Canada for over 200 years, making it the oldest fraternal organization. In Newfoundland today the Orange Lodge is a fraternal and benevelant organization. Lodges are centres for recreational activities.

Dashing Schomberg
Loyal Orange Lodge No. 45
Neck Road, Coley's Point, NL, A0A 1G0
Telephone: (709) 786-6615

Victoria
Loyal Orange Lodge No. 3
Patterson's St, Bay Roberts, NL, A0A 1G0
Telephone: (709) 786-0212

The Masonic Lodge of Bay Roberts (Lodge Mackay) is located on the Conception Bay Highway. As a fraternal organization, it has existed in Bay Roberts for over 80 years. At present there are approximatly 100 members. The members meet every second Wednesday in the month during the months of October to May.
Lodge Mackay
Masonic Lodge No. 1129
Main Highway, Bay Roberts, NL A0A 1G0
Telephone: (709) 786-3252

Royal Canadian Legion is an important organization within the community. The Legion Club with its attached Veteran's Quay Marina is one of the most attractive facitlites in the community.
The Royal Canadian Legion
Water Street, Bay Roberts, NL A0A 1G0
Telephone: (709) 786-2075

The Society of United Fishermen Dawe Lodge #82, was first established in Bay Roberts in 1873. The Society, which exists accross the province of Newfoundland, was formed to assist fisherman and thier families in times of need and has been known for its generousity.
Dawe Lodge
The Society of United Fishermen No. 82
Patterson's St, Bay Roberts, NL A0A 1G0

Bay Roberts Minor Hockey Association and Hockey Moms, located at the Bay Arena, work to foster and encourage the sport of hockey, while promoting and regulating competition in all the recognized categories of Amateur Hockey within the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Bay Roberts Minor Hockey Association
Bay Arena, Conception Bay Highway, Bay Roberts, NL A0A 1G0
Telephone: (709) 786-4501

Conception Bay North Figure Skating Club is located at the Bay Area. It is dedicated to the principles of enabling every Canadian to participate in skating throughout their lifetime for fun, fitness and/or achievement
Conception Bay North FSC (1000649)
Web Site: www.geocities.com/cbnskating/
P.O. Box 869
Bay Roberts, NF A0A 1GO
cbnfsc@hotmail.com

1st Coley's Point and the 2nd Bay Roberts Scouts Canada are part of Zone 2, Trinity Conception, Bartlett Group. Scouts Canada includes Beavers for children from the ages of 5 to 7 years, Cubs which involve children from the ages of 8 to 10 years, and Scouts for children from the ages of 11 to 13.

The United Church Women of Bay Roberts has been a part of the community since 1962. Members meet the first Tuesday night of the month during the months of September to May.
United Church Women
United Church Christian Eduction Centre
Chruch Hill, Bay Roberts, NL A0A 1G0
Telephone: (709) 786-3116

The Anglican Church Women are associated with St. Matthew's Church in Bay Roberts, St. John The Evangelist Church in Coley's Point, St. Mark's Church in Shearstown. The organization began as C.E.W.A. (Church of England Women's Association) when a meeting was held in the home of Mrs. Eli Dawe on Wednesday, Feburary 10, 1897.
The Anglican Church Women
The Parish of St. Matthew and St. John, The Evangelist
The Rectory
PO Box 202, Bay Roberts, NL A0A 1G0
Telephone:(709) 786 3024
E-Mail: jnoel@nf.aibn.com

Pentecostal Women Ministries is associated with the Bethel Pentecostal Church in Bay Roberts. It is an organization for women of the Church.
Pentecostal Women Ministries
Bethel Pentecostal Church
Water Street, Bay Roberts, NL A0A 1G0
Telephone:(709) 786 6371