Welcome to the newest edition of The BridgeWay Bulletin! On this page: Program Spotlight Bring BridgeWay Home Community Corner Adjusted Hours - April 28 Hours of operation will be adjusted on Monday, April 28. Brittany Glen, Gore Meadows, Heart Lake, Massey Street,...
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The BridgeWay Bulletin – February 9-22
February 8, 2025
Welcome to the newest edition of The BridgeWay Bulletin!
Upcoming Closures
- February 15: All BridgeWay programs are closed with the exception of Turtle Creek, Heart Lake and Streetsville
- February 17: All BridgeWay programs are closed
- February 22: Gore Meadows, Heart Lake, Streetsville and Turtle Creek are closed
On this page:
Program Spotlight
Stress Management for Black Parents and Caregivers
A FREE, 4-part stress management series, for Black parents and caregivers focusing on cultivating and embodying mindfulness to reduce stress, prioritize self-care, build resilience, and support healthy parent to parent and parent to child relationships. We will be working with unique components of African/Black culture that relate directly to you.
Gore Meadows EarlyON Centre
10100 The Gore Road, Brampton ON
Tuesdays, April 29, May 6, 13 and 20
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Dinner is 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Program led by: Mabinti Dennis, Tulsi Mindfulness Pathway
Postpartum Mood Disorder Peer Support Group
If you are a mom who is experiencing difficulties adjusting to life with a new baby or is coping with Postpartum Mood Disorder (PPMD), support is available. Our PPMD Peer Support Group is a judgement-free space where you can talk about how you feel or just sit and listen to others. Child-minding is provided in the centre during the program; you are also welcome to bring your baby with you into the group.
Heart Lake EarlyON Centre
180 Sandalwood Parkway East, Unit 8C, Brampton
Mondays, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Brittany Glen EarlyON Centre
5632 Tenth Line West, Unit 1, Mississauga
Wednesdays, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Turtle Creek EarlyON Centre
1801 Lakeshore Road West, Unit 101, Mississauga
Thursdays, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
No registration needed. If you would like to talk to a group facilitator before you attend, email us at [email protected] and a facilitator will get in touch with you.
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. Click here to read more.
Thursday, February 13
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
This group takes place online on a monthly basis.
Bring BridgeWay Home
Celebrating Black History Month
BridgeWay staff created this special poster to celebrate Black History Month! Families have been adding their own messages and drawings to the hearts, contributing to this shared art project.
This activity brings families together, helping them connect with their community and their children in a meaningful way. It also provides a fun, interactive way for children to explore art, recognize shapes like hearts and handprints, and engage with meaningful words as they’re spoken aloud.
Community Corner
Peel Children’s Aid Society
“Peel Children’s Aid Society strives to ensure the safety and well-being of the community’s most vulnerable with a focus on diversity, equity and inclusion. Through culturally competent services, with the support of our Peel community, we help parents and caregivers build healthy families and provide a safe environment for children and youth.” source: www.peelcas.org/about-us
Visit www.peelcas.org for more information.
Recent News
We’re Hiring! Social Worker
BridgeWay Family Centre (BridgeWay) is a non-profit agency providing free prenatal and early learning programs and supports to families and caregivers with children birth - 6 years of age, at over 40 locations in Brampton and Mississauga. Through provision of the...
We’re Hiring! Contractor, Registered Dietitian
Position: Contractor, Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program, Registered DietitianReports to: CAPC/CPNP Program ManagerLocation: Healthy Start Job Summary Registered Dietitians provide nutritional information, support and counselling to prenatal and postnatal women...
The BridgeWay Bulletin – April 6-19
Welcome to the newest edition of The BridgeWay Bulletin! Upcoming Closures Friday, April 18: All locations are closedSaturday, April 19: Brampton South West Library (EarlyON), Heart Lake, Streetsville and Turtle Creek are closedMonday, April 21: Carrefour des Jeunes,...
Now Accepting Board Members!
The Board is currently looking for candidates for Director positions who are community-minded and are looking for a way to serve families in Mississauga & Brampton. Become a Board member to make a difference in the lives of families in the Region of Peel!...
Play Ideas
17 Heartwarming Children’s Books by Indigenous Authors & Illustrators
BridgeWay staff have read and reflected on some children's books by Indigenous authors and/or illustrators. Below is a list of books and what stood out to each staff member as they read through the story on their own or with children and families. We hope you enjoy...
LGBTQ2S+ Books for Children Birth to 6 Years
We’ve put together a list of books celebrating LGBTQ2S+ children and families! These books are perfect for children with queer parents/caregivers to see families like theirs, for children to see themselves and their peers, and for everyone to learn about and celebrate...
7 Children’s Books Celebrating Asian Authors, Stories and Cultures
Picture books are a great way for children to learn about cultures as well as celebrate themselves and their family. These 7 books are written by authors of Asian descent with themes we can all relate to – feeling loved and connected, showing love and of course loving...
Trash to Treasure: 6 Recycled Materials to Add to Your Child’s Play
Learning through play can happen with the simplest materials. Before you recycle your plastic bottles and cardboard boxes, try adding them to your child's play! Objects like these are open-ended, which means there's no limit to what they can become when your child...
Creative Ways to Build Ramps
Ramps are a fun and interactive tool for children to explore math and science concepts. When they roll a toy down a ramp, they're learning to make predictions and problem solve while also learning about concepts like motion, speed, and cause and effect. There are fun...