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The BridgeWay Bulletin – February 9-22

février 8, 2025
Preschool kids play with building bricks in while sitting on floor in daycare

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

Find out more and register here!

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

Register here

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.

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