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Applications are available at the Seniors\u2019 Resource Centre (third level of Brunswick Square) or the Customer Service Centre located at City Hall. Application fee is $40.<\/p>\n

The deadline to submit applications is Friday, May 24.<\/p>\n

For more information, visit the\u00a050+ Friendship Games Facebook page<\/a>\u00a0or contact Chairperson Carol Field at 506-647-8872.<\/p>\n

Here to help \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0For inquiries related to municipal services, contact the City of Saint John Customer Service Centre at (506) 658-4455, email\u00a0service@saintjohn.ca<\/a>\u00a0or visit us in person on the Ground Floor of City Hall, 15 Market Square, Monday to Thursday (excluding holidays), 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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