EarlyON Cooks! Join us online to make a delicious and simple meal your whole family will love! Closer to the program date, the recipe will be emailed to you. You will provide the ingredients for your meal and then receive a $15.00 grocery card after you...
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What’s On This Week – October 15-21
October 15, 2023
You’re Invited to BridgeWay’s Gala!
Our gala helps to raise funds for our Healthy Start program which provides pregnant women with mental health support, grocery cards, prenatal vitamins, pregnancy support, nutrition support, and connections with other moms-to-be in their community.
Enjoy a fun night of dinner, entertainment and a silent auction – all while supporting BridgeWay!
The Gala will take place Friday, November 3rd from 6:00pm-10:30pm at the Mississauga Grand Banquet and Event Centre.
Find out more and buy your tickets here!
We Are Family (LGBTQ2S+ Family Time)
Families from the LGBTQ2S+ community can connect with each other at We Are Family!
The next program will take place October 29, from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at our Turtle Creek location.
Dietitian Chat
Do you have questions about your family’s nutrition? Join BridgeWay and a Registered Dietitian for an informal open-ended chat about food! Drop in on the day and time of the program; no registration is required.
Turtle Creek EarlyON
Monday, October 16
9:30 am – 11:00 am
Brittany Glen EarlyON
Monday, October 23
9:30 am – 11:00 am
Streetsville EarlyON
Monday, October 30
10:00 am – 11:15 am
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