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We wish all our families and friends a Happy Mother's Day on May 8th!





And Feliz Cinco de Mayo on May 5th!
Cinco de Mayo is an annual celebration held on May 5, which commemorates the anniversary of Mexico's victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862.



Please note that Family Place will be closed on 
Monday May 23rd for Victoria Day.

Join the Eastside Family Place Board!
We are looking for someone to join our team of dedicated community board members. Time commitment is one evening a month with some prep involved. If you have financial expertise or interest in supporting our equity and inclusion plan, we would love to talk with you. For more information please click here or contact
info@eastsidefamilyplace.org

Upcoming Programs and Workshops!

 
Lazy Risotto with Roots, Shoots and Leaves Salad

May 27th 5:30-6:30 on Zoom


Get inspired in this online cooking class!
You'll join Andrea Potter of Rooted Nutrition in making Lazy Mushroom and Broccoli Risotto, a 1-pot wonder and family favourite. We'll make a fresh salad to go with it- with an incredibly tasty homemade berry and herb dressing.

Looking forward to cooking with you!

Register on eventbrite here.
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/zoom-family-cook-a-long-with-chef-andrea-potter-tickets-327645996997

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Matrescence Workshop with Cayley Benjamin

Join Cayley Benjamin, local mother, coach and facilitator of 15 years.

Matrescence is the profound transformation - physical, emotional, social, economic and existential - that a mother goes through as they become a mother and journey through motherhood.

People have becoming mothers since the beginning of time, yet this is a relatively new term in the world. It’s time that we speak about this transition and identity shift more openly; the concept of matrescence has the power to transform your experience of motherhood.

It's never too late to learn about matrescence. This workshop is open to parents of all age groups.

Tuesday May 31st
1-2pm on Zoom


register here on Eventbrite

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/matrescence-workshop-with-cayley-benjamin-tickets-329190667147
 
                                       
 

Ongoing Programs
                                       

Baby and Me Weekly meetup!
Mondays, 12:30-1:30

For parents and their pre-walking babies, with gentle postpartum yoga stretches, learning songs and time for networking.

In-person, upstairs above ESFP with Melissa Rodrigues.

No registration required


Free Counselling

Registered Clinical Counsellor Krystle Sivorot is offering counselling appointments to ESFP members. Her practice supports children, youth, and adults struggling with emotional challenges and encourages cultivating the wisdom of the body and mind. To book a session, email Krystle. No cost for ESFP members
 

Occasional Childcare
Mondays to Fridays 9:30-11:30 am

'Break Time for Mom and Dad!'

Take a break, get some errands done, go for a run or walk... we've got you covered! Offered Monday to Friday 9:30 am to 11:30 am, - must be pre-booked.  To get more details, please email Gisele.

Upcoming Changes at ESFP
Please note that effective  May 1st, the annual membership fee for ESFP will be $30/year.  Help support our ongoing programming by purchasing a yearly membership.  Thank you!
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The ESFP licensed occasional care is also increasing to $7.00-$8.00 /day (sliding scale).
Parents Corner

SmartParent is an evidence-based text messaging program developed by maternal and child health experts that sends you information timed to your baby’s age to help support you as you care for your baby during the first year of life. SmartParent is also your local and online guide to resources and services available to you and your growing baby.
SmartParent (smartparentcanada.ca)

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LIST OF RESOURCES:   Our comprehensive listing of resources for you and your children, from fun things to self-care and mental health, to anti-racism, to resources for dads and much more has been migrated to our website. (Click on this box to view.)
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Eastside Family Place is proud of being the Grandview-Woodland community’s 'home away from home' for over 40 years.
Please renew your membership to help us continue our work. Thanks!
For previous issues of our weekly newsletter, Click here!
We wish to acknowledge we are on the unceded, traditional territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam) , Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.
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