December 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
5:15 6:30

Prenatal Class

11 - 3

Reiki with Joy

5:15 6:30

Social Enterprise
Focus Group - All
Participants invited
to share their ideas.

1:30 3

Reading Circle

5:15 6:15

Cookies and
Conversation - Chat
with other moms,
and create take
home gift!

Well Woman and

Baby Clinic

11 - 3

Reiki with Joy

1:30 3

Reading Circle

5:15 6:15

Food For Two

Prenatal Nutrition

4-6

Belly Casting

10
1-4

16

Crafts and
11 - 3
Conversation - Chat
with other moms,
and create a take
1:30 home gift!
3

5:15 6:15

1:30 - 3 Film Screening and

Discussion: Status
Quo: The Unfinished
Business of
Feminism in
Canada
Commemorating
National Day of
Remembrance and
Action on Violence
Against Women

15
5:15 6:30

1-4

Food For Two

Prenatal Nutrition

8
5:15 6:30

Reiki with Joy

Food For Two

Prenatal Nutrition

23

24

11 - 12 Mom and Child Craft 11- 12

- Holiday Ornaments

Cooking Class with

Marcia
Mom and Child
Craft - Gingerbread
Cookie Decorating

11 - 12

Mom and Child

Holiday Sing-along

12 - 1

Lunch

12 - 1

Lunch

12 - 1

Pizza Lunch

12:30

Yoga with Marnie

12:30

Movin Mamas
Dance Workshop

1 - 2:30

Holiday Movie

29

1:30 - 3

Mothers in Mind
Parenting Group

Hanukkah Begins 17

Jessies Centre
Holiday Party
4 - 7 pm
Daniels Spectrum Cultural
Centre
RSVP REQUIRED
Centre Closed
No Drop In or
Appointments

Reading Circle

22

Well Woman and

Baby Clinic

11

30

31

11 - 12 Mom and Child Craft 11- 12

- Making Play
Dough

Cooking Class with

Marcia
Mom and Child
Craft - Snow Globes

11 - 12

Mom and Child

Craft - New Years
Noisemakers

12 - 1

Lunch

12 - 1

Lunch

12 - 1

Pizza Lunch

12:30

Yoga with Marnie

12:30

Moms Mini Spa Day

1 - 2:30

Movin Mamas
Dance Workshop

18
1:30 - 3

Mothers in Mind
Parenting Group

Christmas Day

25

Centre Closed

New Years Day

Centre Closed

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. Open 3-4 pm.

Between December 22 and 31st, Jessies Centre will be offering special

Holiday Programming. Activities, crafts, movies, and food!
During these days we will be open from 11am to 3pm
The Centre will be closed on Christmas Day and New Years Day
MONDAYS
Holiday Programming: 5 - 6:15 pm
Monday evenings throughout December will feature a number of special holiday programs, including crafts and
baking, all featuring a gift that you can take home!
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!

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!

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.

Jessies Centre Holiday Party

Wednesday, December 17 -- 4 - 7 pm
Daniels Spectrum Cultural Centre 585 Dundas Street East
An annual tradition! Wear your most glittery party dress and join us for fun activities, good food, and a visit from
Santa and his elves!
RSVP REQUIRED - See Jessies Facebook page, follow the link on the Participant Computers, or call the Front Desk

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