October 2014

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

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


1 2

1 - 4 Well Woman and
Baby Clinic
1:30 - 3 Mothers in Mind
Parenng Group
1:30 -
2:15
Rainbow Songs
Circle

2:45 - 4 Boobs, Boles &
Bitchin Group

6 7 8 9
5:15 -
6:30
Prenatal Class 11 - 3 Reiki with Joy 1 - 4 Well Woman and
Baby Clinic
1:30 - 3 Mothers in Mind
Parenng Group
5:15 -
6:30
Beyond the Basics
Parenng Group
1:30 -
3
Reading Circle 1:30 -
2:15
Rainbow Songs
Circle

5:15 -
6:15
Food For Two
Prenatal Nutrion
2:45 - 4 Boobs, Boles &
Bitchin Group

13 14 15 16
Thanksgiving
Centre Closed
11 - 3 Reiki with Joy 1 - 4 Well Woman and
Baby Clinic
1:30 - 3 Mothers in Mind
Parenng Group
1:30 -
3
Reading Circle 1:30 -
2:15
Rainbow Songs
Circle

5:15 -
6:15
Food For Two
Prenatal Nutrion
2:45 - 4 Boobs, Boles &
Bitchin Group

20 21 22 23
5:15 -
6:30
Prenatal Class 11 - 3 Reiki with Joy 1 - 4 Well Woman and
Baby Clinic
1:30 - 3 Mothers in Mind
Parenng Group
5:15 -
6:30
Beyond the Basics
Parenng Group
1:30 -
3
Reading Circle 1:30 -
2:15
Rainbow Songs
Circle

5:15 -
6:15
Food For Two
Prenatal Nutrion
2:45 - 4 Boobs, Boles &
Bitchin Group

27 28 29 30
5:15 -
6:30
Prenatal Class 11 - 3 Reiki with Joy 1 - 4 Well Woman and
Baby Clinic
1:30 - 3 Mothers in Mind
Parenng Group
5:15 -
6:30
Beyond the Basics
Parenng Group
1:30 -
3
Reading Circle 1:30 -
2:15
Rainbow Songs
Circle

5:15 -
6:15
Food For Two
Prenatal Nutrion
2:45 - 4 Boobs, Boles &
Bitchin Group

4 -
6:30
Belly Casng
ECE Worker Appreciation Day
is on Wednesday, October 29
We are so lucky to have such
great staff in our Parent Child
Centre!
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 dis-
putes.
Swap Shop: Lots of new and gently used clothes, toys, housewares and more. Open 3-4 pm.
TUESDAYS
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.
Reading Circle: 1:30 - 3 pm
Participate in reading and discussing a popular young-adult novel.
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. $20 food voucher given to participants each week!
WEDNESDAYS
Well Woman and Baby Clinic: 1:30 - 4 pm
A Family Physician is available for prenatal and postpartum care, to weigh your baby, answer questions on
breastfeeding, immunizations, doctor visits, birth control and any other medical concerns you may have. Food
vouchers are available for prenatal visits and Well Baby visits up to 6 months.
If you have health cards for you and your baby, please bring them.
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!
Boobs Bottles & Bitchin Baby Feeding Support Group: 2:45 - 4 pm
Well be discussing the joys and challenges of feeding our babies whether youre breastfeeding, formula feeding
or anything in between. Each session will focus on a theme, with discussions and activities. Plus well have snacks
and food vouchers! Bring a friend and bring your baby or belly.
MONDAYS
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. $20 food voucher given to participants each week!
THURSDAYS
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.
205 Parliament St
(north of Queen St E)
Toronto, ON M5A 2Z4
(416) 3651888
(416) 3651944 (fax)

www.jessiescentre.org
mail@jessiescentre.org
www.facebook.com/jessiescentre