April 2014

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

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

Wednesday
Every Wednesday Drop-in open 9 - 4 Lunch served 12:30 - 1:30
2 1:45 - 2:20 2-3 Rainbow Songs 11 - 12:30 1:30 - 3

Thursday
Every Thursday Drop-in open 9 - 4 Lunch served 12:30 - 1:30
3 Sexual Health Workshop Mothers in Mind Parenting Group

There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.

1:30 -3 1:30 -4 5:15

Reading Circle

Well Woman and Baby Clinic Food for Two Prenatal Nutrition 8

Supportive Breastfeeding Drop-In

Maya Angelou - 6:15

7 11 - 3 5 - 6:15 5:15 - 6:30 Reiki with Joy Beyond the Basics Parenting Group Prenatal Class 1:30 -3 1:30 -4 5:15 - 6:15 14 11 - 3 1:30 -3 Reiki with Joy Creative Writing Workshop: Writing about what matters in your Life - "Write Like You Mean It!" Beyond the Basics Parenting Group Prenatal Class 1:30 -3 1:30 -4

9 1:45 - 2:20 2-3 Rainbow Songs Supportive Breastfeeding Drop-In 11 - 12:30 1:30 - 3 Sexual Health Workshop Mothers in Mind Parenting Group

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Reading Circle Well Woman and Baby Clinic Food for Two Prenatal Nutrition 15 Reading Circle Well Woman and Baby Clinic Food for Two Prenatal Nutrition

16 1:45 - 2:20 2-3 Rainbow Songs Supportive Breastfeeding Drop-In 11 - 12:30 1:30 - 3 Sexual Health Workshop Mothers in Mind Parenting Group

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5:15 - 6:15

5 - 6:15 5:15 - 6:30

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22 1:30 -3 1:30 -4 Reading Circle Well Woman and Baby Clinic Food for Two Prenatal Nutrition 29 1:30 -3 1:30 -4 5:15 - 6:15 Reading Circle 1:45 - 2:20 2-3 Rainbow Songs 1:45 - 2:20 2-3 Rainbow Songs Supportive Breastfeeding Drop-In

23 11 - 12:30 Sexual Health Workshop Mothers in Mind Parenting Group

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Closed for Easter Monday

1:30 - 3

5:15 - 6:15 28 11 - 3 Reiki with Joy

30 11 - 12:30 1:30 - 3 Sexual Health Workshop Mothers in Mind Parenting Group

5 - 6:15 5:15 - 6:30

Parenting Group

Well Woman and Baby Clinic Food for Two Prenatal Nutrition

Supportive Breastfeeding Drop-In

Prenatal Class

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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 and Tuesday 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.

MONDAYS
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. Beyond The Basics Parenting Group: 5 - 6:15 pm Join this group to share information, techniques and challenges and learn new approaches to parenting. Learn about the importance of routines, feeding and mealtimes, positive discipline and child development. For moms with kids of all ages. 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. Well Pregnancy visits, including
Doppler ultrasound, now available at this clinic!

If you have health cards for you and your baby, please bring them. Food for Two: 5:15 - 6:15 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!

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. Mothers in Mind Parenting Group: 1:30 - 3 pm Mothers in Mind is an opportunity to talk about parenting with other young moms, learn new tools and skills, and strengthen your bond with your child. Topics Include: managing stress; child development; safety, and self-esteem.

205 Parliament St (north of Queen St E) Toronto, ON M5A 2Z4 (416) 3651888 (416) 3651944 (fax)

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