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The BridgeWay Bulletin – September 8-21
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Welcome to the newest BridgeWay Bulletin!
Reminder: Some centres will close early on September 18 and most locations will be closed September 19 and 20 for staff training. Please check your centre’s calendar for details. You can view all calendars online by clicking SCHEDULES and selecting your location.
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Program Spotlight
Dad’s Day Out!
We’re excited to invite you to Dad’s Day Out at Jack Darling Memorial Park! This fun day in the park for dads with children up to 6 years of age (older siblings welcome) – this includes expectant fathers too!
You and your child will get to play together, enjoy entertainment, eat delicious food (ice cream too!), and MORE. Meet other dads in your community and learn more about BridgeWay’s programs and services.
Playtime With Dad
This program is just for dad and his children! Join Playtime With Dad to play and bond with your child while meeting other dads in your community. Read more >
Brittany Glen EarlyON
5632 Tenth Line West unit 1, Mississauga
Tuesdays, 6:30 PM – 7:15 PM
Gore Meadows EarlyON
10100 The Gore Road, Brampton
Thursdays, 6:15 PM – 7:00 PM
Turtle Creek EarlyON
1801 Lakeshore Rd W unit 101, Mississauga
Saturdays, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
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.
Brittany Glen EarlyON
5632 Tenth Line West unit 1, Mississauga
Monday, September 23
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Register Here
Turtle Creek EarlyON
1801 Lakeshore Rd W unit 101, Mississauga
Monday, October 7
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Register Here
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
Dad Central
For more than 22 years, Dad Central has supported and engaged dads. Through their programs and resources, Dad Central is here to help you as you parent.
Visit dadcentral.ca to find out more.
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