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 – May 4-17
mai 3, 2025
Welcome to the newest edition of The BridgeWay Bulletin!
On this page:
Upcoming Closures
Saturday, May 17: Brittany Glen, Brampton Library South West and Gore Meadows are closed
Monday, May 19: All sites are closed
Thursday, May 29: All sites are closed (during the day) for staff training, with the exception of Norton Lake which is open for Family Kitchen. Brittany Glen, Gore Meadows, Heart Lake and Turtle Creek open in the evening (5:00 PM – closing).
Program Spotlight
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.
Online (through Zoom)
Thursday, May 15, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Register here
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, support is available.
Heart Lake EarlyON Centre
180 Sandalwood Pkwy E 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 Rd W unit 101, Mississauga
Thursdays, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
No registration needed. If you can’t make it right at the start of the group – that’s ok! Join when you can.
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. Come share your thoughts and concerns about parenting, ask questions, and meet other dads in your community.
Just For Dads 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, May 12, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Register here
Brittany Glen EarlyON Centre
5632 Tenth Line West unit 1, Mississauga
Monday, May 26, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Register here
Bring BridgeWay Home
It’s Okay Not to Play
The reality is that sometimes, and maybe most times when you’re suffering with Postpartum Mood Disorder, you’re not going to feel like playing with your baby. That’s okay. What you can do at this moment is enough. Read more >
Community Corner
Canadian Mental Health Association
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) provides advocacy and resources that help to prevent mental health problems and illnesses, support recovery and resilience, and enable all Canadians to flourish and thrive.
Visit cmha.ca to find out more.
Recent News
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We’re Hiring! Contractor, Registered Dietitian
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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!
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