Welcome to The BridgeWay Bulletin! Upcoming Closures June 30: school locations will be closed July 1: all locations will be closed Reminder that somes centres are closed for the summer or have adjusted hours. Be sure to check the centre's schedule on our website...
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The BridgeWay Bulletin – December 15-January 12
دسمبر 14, 2024
Welcome to The BridgeWay Bulletin!
Upcoming Closures
- December 24 to 28: All locations closed
- December 31: All locations close by 1:00 PM
- January 1 and 2: All locations closed
Click here to view your location’s program schedule. Search by name or enter your postal code to see locations closest to you. When you click a location, you will see purple boxes that state the the upcoming closures specific to your site.
On this page:
Program Spotlight
Healthy Start Prenatal Program
Healthy Start provides pregnant women of all ages with the skills, confidence and resources needed to keep themselves and their child healthy throughout their pregnancy and in to the first 6 months after birth.
Click here to learn more about Healthy Start!
Please contact [email protected] or call 647-702-6175 to find out if you qualify for the program.
Mom’s Chat
Come share your thoughts and concerns about parenting, ask questions, and meet other moms at Mom’s Chat! Mom’s Chat takes place weekly in Brampton and Mississauga. Find out more >
Just for Dads
Join us at Just for Dads where you can connect with other fathers that are also learning more about their role as a parent. This program is open only to fathers who are expecting a baby or have a child birth to 6 years of age.
Turtle Creek EarlyON Centre
1801 Lakeshore Rd. W., Unit 101, Mississauga
Monday, January 13, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Brittany Glen EarlyON Centre
5632 Tenth Line W., Unit G1, Mississauga
Monday, January 27, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group
If you’re a mom who has experienced a loss any time throughout pregnancy, during IVF, or after the birth of your baby, BridgeWay’s Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group is here for you.
Thursday, January 16, 6:30 PM -8:00 PM
This group takes place online through Zoom
Bring BridgeWay Home
Being a Dad Is Not as Easy as I Thought It Would Be – Paternal Postpartum Mood Disorder
Between pregnancy and up to the first year after birth, 1 in 10 men will experience Paternal Postpartum Mood Disorder (PMD). PMD in Dads is a newer concept that isn’t talked about very often and is not able to be formally diagnosed like PMD in women, but that doesn’t make it any less real. Read more >
Community Corner
Family Services of Peel
Family Services of Peel offers parenting workshops, counselling services, peer support and much more.
Visit fspeel.org for details.
Please note that service fees may apply.
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