Practice English in a warm, judgment-free space! Join us for interactive conversations, games, and peer support to build confidence.

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Join Bloom for a fall walk along Rennie’s River Trail, with a fun photography lesson to capture the beauty of the season.Experience the colours of fall while exploring one of St. John's most popular urban trails! Bloom Fall Walk & Photography Lesson combines outdoor recreation, community connection, and hands-on photography instruction along the scenic Rennie's River Trail — with a fun photo scavenger hunt and practical tips from a local photographer along the way.Event Details📅 Saturday, October 10, 2026⏱️ Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm📍 Meeting Point: Former Dominion, 20 Lake Ave, St. John's, NL A1A 1H4 (the group will follow Rennie's River Trail toward the Confederation Building)⏱️ Approximately 2 hours | ~7 km return🥾 Trail difficulty: Moderate📸 Photography Instructor: Local photographer David Eguiguren🎟️ Space is limited — advance registration requiredWhat's included:A guided walk along Rennie's River TrailA photo scavenger hunt spotting fall colours, trees, plants, and local landmarksHands-on photography tips and lessons along the way (no obligation to join in — bring a smartphone, camera, or whatever you have!)Frequent stops for conversation, learning, and enjoying the surroundingsWhat to bring & event format:Feel free to bring your digital camera, phone, or any device that can take photographs! Our facilitator will teach concepts and rules aplicable to any device you have for photography.David will start with a short lesson before the walk with key points to improve your photography style and what to look out for! After that, the walk will start applying the tips given.Who Is This Event For?This is a relaxed, low-pressure way to slow down, get outdoors, and connect with your community while learning a new skill. If you've ever wanted to get better at photography but never took the leap, if you're always the one taking photos for social media and want your shots to actually look good, if you love a good excuse to get outside in the fall, or if you're newer to the city and looking for an easy, low-pressure way to meet people. No experience needed — just bring your phone or camera and curiosity. This event is open to all Community members, ages 10+.What You'll Leave WithA stronger connection to your local community, some new photography skills, a memory card full of fall photos, and new connections made along the trail.Good to KnowRegistration required — space is limited.Age restriction: 10+ years.What to bring: Comfortable walking or hiking shoes, warm layers for October weather, a rain jacket if needed, a reusable water bottle, and a smartphone or camera for the photography lesson (fully charged, with storage space available).Return arrangements and the final route will be shared with registered participants ahead of the event.We can't wait to explore the trail, learn together, and soak up the fall colours with you! 🍂What Is BLOOM?BLOOM is Amal Unite & Empower’s free wellness program, offering nature activities, art, peer support, and social drop-ins that help people connect, recharge, and feel at home in our community. BLOOM brings together people from different backgrounds to learn, enjoy themselves, and build friendships that continue beyond a single event. BLOOM is open to newcomers and the broader community. Brought to you by Amal Unite & Empower, with generous support from IRCC, the North Pine Foundation, and JIG (Department of Jobs, Immigration & Growth), the North Pine Foundation, and JIG (Department of Jobs, Immigration & Growth)🔔 Important: One-Time Participant Form (Required)To help us continue offering free wellness activities to the community, we ask all participants to complete a short one-time information form. This is a requirement from our funders and helps us keep Bloom running at no cost to you. The information is confidential and used only for reporting and planning.👉 Please fill out the form before attending an activity: https://qx0bg.share.hsforms.com/2QkdtyUk1Rnq6VA5_MEBIZgIf the form isn't completed in advance, you may not be able to participate—so thank you for taking a moment to support this important step.Participant Expectations and Code of Conduct:To help create a safe and welcoming space for everyone, we ask all participants to:Be respectful of others' boundaries and comfort levelsAsk for consent before taking photos or recordingsAvoid personal or intrusive questionsRespect privacy and shared experiencesFollow guidance from facilitators and staffWe are committed to maintaining an inclusive and supportive environment. Bloom reserves the right to remove participants from a session if these guidelines are not followed. By registering, participants agree to these guidelines.Scent Free Policy:Some participants have strong allergies to perfumes, colognes, and other scented products. To ensure a safe and comfortable environment for everyone, please avoid wearing strong perfumes, colognes, or heavily scented lotions to class. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.📸 Photography & Video Notice:Photos or videos may be taken during Bloom events to help promote our programming. By attending, you consent to this use. If you'd prefer not to be photographed, please let a staff member know when you arrive.Feel free to reach out to us at bloom@amalnl.ca for more information or any inquiries you may have.

Practice English in a warm, judgment-free space! Join us for interactive conversations, games, and peer support to build confidence.

Build confidence, learn practical self-defence skills, and get moving with Hady in this welcoming, beginner-friendly Bloom session!Never tried self-defence? This session was made for you.You don't need to be athletic or experienced. You need to show up as you are. Join Bloom for a welcoming, beginner-friendly evening where you'll build confidence, learn practical personal-safety skills, and move your body at your own pace. It's free, and you're welcome to come on your own.What you'll experienceLed by champion kickboxer and coach Hady Ghoneim, this session is a gentle, low-pressure introduction to self-defence. Together, you'll explore:Awareness: noticing your surroundings and trusting your instinctsConfident body language: how the way you stand and move can help you feel more secureBoundaries and personal space: keeping space around you and responding when you feel uncomfortableSafely creating distance: simple, practical ways to move away from a situationBeginner martial-arts movements: easy-to-learn techniques, with optional supervised pad workThe session is mostly non-contact between participants. Every activity can be adapted, and you can modify movements, take a break, observe, or skip anything at any time. You decide your level of participation.Schedule📅 Tuesday, October 13, 2026🕔 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM📍 7 Ricketts Road, St. John's, NLWhat you'll gainYou'll leave feeling more confident and better informed, and you'll have a few simple personal-safety tools you can use. You'll also have tried something new in a supportive space and met people from your community along the way.Who it's forThis session is for anyone curious about self-defence and personal safety, especially if you've never tried it before. You don't need:any martial-arts or self-defence experiencea specific fitness levelto know anyone else attendingto take part in every activityto be comfortable with physical contactChildren are welcome to take part alongside, or under the supervision of, a parent or guardian.Meet your facilitatorHady Ghoneim is a competitive kickboxer, martial-arts coach, and personal trainer based in Newfoundland and Labrador. A member of Team Canada, Hady was the 2025 WAKO National Champion and the 2025 Century Cup North American Champion. He has represented NL internationally, including at the 2025 WAKO World Championships in Abu Dhabi, and served as a provincial team coach in 2026. He coaches children and adults of all ages and experience levels, and he's known for making beginners feel at ease.What to know and bringWear comfortable clothing you can move in easilyWear appropriate footwearNo equipment neededWhat Is BLOOM?BLOOM is Amal Unite & Empower’s free wellness program, offering nature activities, art, peer support, and social drop-ins that help people connect, recharge, and feel at home in our community. BLOOM brings together people from different backgrounds to learn, enjoy themselves, and build friendships that continue beyond a single event. BLOOM is open to newcomers and the broader community. Brought to you by Amal Unite & Empower, with generous support from IRCC, the North Pine Foundation, and JIG (Department of Jobs, Immigration & Growth)🔔 Important: One-Time Participant Form (Required)To help us continue offering free wellness activities to the community, we ask all participants to complete a short one-time information form.This is a requirement from our funders and helps us keep Bloom running at no cost to you. The information is confidential and used only for reporting and planning.👉 Please fill out the form before attending an activity:https://qx0bg.share.hsforms.com/2QkdtyUk1Rnq6VA5_MEBIZgIf the form isn’t completed in advance, you may not be able to participate—so thank you for taking a moment to support this important step.Participant Expectations and Code of Conduct:To help create a safe and welcoming space for everyone, we ask all participants to:Be respectful of others’ boundaries and comfort levelsAsk for consent before taking photos or recordingsAvoid personal or intrusive questionsRespect privacy and shared experiencesFollow guidance from facilitators and staffWe are committed to maintaining an inclusive and supportive environment. Bloom reserves the right to remove participants from a session if these guidelines are not followed.By registering, participants agree to these guidelines.Scent-Free Policy:Some participants have strong allergies to perfumes, colognes, and other scented products. To ensure a safe and comfortable environment for everyone, we kindly request that all participants avoid wearing strong perfumes, colognes, or heavily scented lotions to class. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.📸 Photography & Video Notice:Photos or videos may be taken during Bloom events to help promote our programming. By attending, you consent to this use. If you’d prefer not to be photographed, please let a staff member know when you arrive.

Organized by Amal Unite & Empower & The Cross Sea Academy of Movement Education

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