November 2013

Dont forget!
Turn your clocks back by one hour before you go to bed on Saturday, November 2nd!

Monday
Every Monday Drop-in open 9 - 5:30 Lunch served 12:30 - 1:30 Dinner served 4:30 - 5:30 4
11 - 3 Reiki with Joy

Tuesday
Every Tuesday Drop-in open 9 - 5:30 Lunch served 12:30 - 1:30 Dinner served 4:30 - 5:30

Wednesday
Every Wednesday Drop-in open 9 - 4 Lunch served 12:30 - 1:30

Thursday
Every Thursday Drop-in open 9 - 4 Lunch served 12:30 - 1:30 6 7

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1:30 - 3 Reading Circle 1:30 - 2:15 2-3 Rainbow Songs

5 - 6:15 Mothers 2 Mothers Parenting Group

1:30 - 4 Well Woman and Baby Clinic with Poupak (no doctor available today) 5:15 - 6:15 Food for Two Prenatal Nutrition

Supportive Breastfeeding Drop-In

The Centre will be CLOSED on Thursday November 7th & Friday November 8th for sta training. There will be no programs or meals available these days and our doors will remain locked.
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11 - 12:30 1:30 - 3 Sexual Health and Healthy Relationships Thursday Afternoon Parenting Group

5:15 - 6:30

Prenatal Class

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11 - 3 Reiki with Joy 1:30 - 3 Reading Circle 1:30 - 4 Well Woman and Baby Clinic 5:15 - 6:15

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1:30 - 2:15 2-3 Rainbow Songs Supportive Breastfeeding Drop-In

5 - 6:15 Mothers 2 Mothers Parenting Group 5:15 - 6:30 Prenatal Class

Food for Two Prenatal Nutrition

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11 - 3 Reiki with Joy 1:30 - 3 Reading Circle 1:30 - 4 Well Woman and Baby Clinic

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1:30 - 2:15 2-3 Rainbow Songs Supportive Breastfeeding Drop-In

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11 - 12:30 1:30 - 3

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Sexual Health and Healthy Relationships Thursday Afternoon Parenting Group

5 - 6:15 Mothers 2 Mothers Parenting Group 5:15 - 6:30 Prenatal Class

4 - 6:30 Belly Casting Session 5:15 - 6:15 Food for Two Prenatal Nutrition

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11 - 3 Reiki with Joy 1:30 - 3 Reading Circle 1:30 - 4 Well Woman and Baby Clinic

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1:30 - 2:15 2-3 Rainbow Songs Supportive Breastfeeding Drop-In

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11 - 12:30 1:30 - 3

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Sexual Health and Healthy Relationships Thursday Afternoon Parenting Group

1:30 - 3 Exploring Careers Workshop 5 - 6:15 Mothers 2 Mothers Parenting Group 5:15 - 6:30 Prenatal Class

4 - 6:30 Prenatal and Family Photography session 5:15 - 6:15 Food for Two Prenatal Nutrition

Save the Date!

Our annual Holiday Party Our annual Holiday Party for for parcipants and grads parcipants and place grads on will take will take place on Thursday, December Thursday, December 19th. 19th.

EVERY WEEK AT JESSIES CENTRE:

Parent-Child Centre Drop-In: A welcoming and supportive space where moms and children can gather and play. Speak to the Parent-Child Centre staff about parent relief. Open Monday and Tuesday 9 - 5:30, Tuesday and Wednesday 9-4. Breakfast: Fruit, cereal and toast are available. Help yourself! Lunch: A cooked lunch for you and your family. Dinner: A warm cooked meal offered every Monday. School: Our 12 seat school gives you the chance to gain your high school credits. Counselling: A counsellor is available to help you with social assistance, tax credits, daycare, housing, custody and relationship issues. Health Counselling: The health counsellor can meet one-on-one with you to answer questions about your health, your pregnancy, or your childs health, growth and development. Housing: A housing counsellor is available to help you find & keep housing, fill out applications or settle housing disputes. Swap Shop: Lots of new and gently used clothes, toys, housewares and more. HOURS: Open Monday & Tuesday 3:30 - 4:30 pm and Wednesday & Thursday 3 - 4.

MONDAYS
Counselling with Sara: 10 am - 4 pm You can now meet with Sara on Mondays to discuss whatever is bothering you. Speak with your counsellor for more information. Reiki with Joy: 11 am - 3 pm Reiki is a type of Japanese therapy. Joy will use healing energy to help you relax. First come, first served. Mothers 2 Mothers Parenting Group: 5 - 6:15 pm Provides interactive parent-child activities, discussion and activities for mothers. The goals are to help parents better understand their children and strengthen their relationships with their children. Prenatal Classes: 5:15 - 6:30 pm At prenatal classes you and your labour support person can learn what to expect during pregnancy and labour , how to prepare for labour and birth, pain control options and medical interventions during labour, breastfeeding and mother and newborn care. $10 food voucher given to participants each week!

TUESDAYS
Reading Circle: 1:30 - 3 pm Participate in reading and discussing a popular young-adult novel. Well Woman and Baby Clinic: 1:30 - 4 pm Our health counsellor and doctor are available to weigh your baby, answer any questions on breastfeeding, immunizations, doctor visits, birth control and other issues. If you have health cards for you and your baby, please bring them. Food for Two: 2 - 3:30 pm This group focuses on nutrition and health concerns during pregnancy. Come get tips on cooking, budgeting and shopping. A midwife attends the group once a month to answer any questions about your pregnancy, labour, newborn care and after-care. $10 food voucher given to participants each week! Fathers Group: will return in 2014

WEDNESDAYS
Rainbow Songs Circle: 1:30 - 2:15 pm Join the song leader and sing and make music in this interactive music program. Suitable for children and adults of all ages! Supportive Breastfeeding Drop-in: 2 - 3 pm Come get your questions about breastfeeding answered and receive support from our health counsellor.

THURSDAYS
Sexual Health & Healthy Relationships Workshop: 11 am - 12:30 pm Join a Planned Parenthood Toronto facilitator to get all the info you need on sexual health and relationships. Thursday Afternoon Parenting Group: 1:30 - 3 pm Join us for this weekly group for moms with children aged 0-18 months to get support and information on parenting and child development.

205 Parliament St (north of Queen St E) Toronto, ON M5A 2Z4 (416) 3651888

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