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Infant Loss Awareness Month At Women on the Rise

Updated: Oct 10, 2024



This month's highlights:

Putting an emphasis on Miscarriage and Infant Loss

This topic is painful and upsetting for some people. Please be gentle with yourself. If you come to a workshop and you need to leave the room to take a break, or you need to cry, it's okay. Let the staff know if there is anything you need.



Fundraiser to benefit Women on the Rise

Victor Labelle of Cafe Mariposa will be hosting a daylong music fundraiser event featuring all-female musical acts on Sunday, October 20th! We are looking for some volunteers who would like to attend the event to answer people's questions about Women on the Rise. If this interests you, please sign up by clicking the buttons below.







Centre closed and support groups suspended on Thanksgiving Day

October 14th is a government holiday, and all services are closed.




Educational workshops And support Groups

Oct 3rd

Presentation by Laura from the Centre for Reproductive Loss


Oct 10th

Presentation by Oneisha from Little Bean Foundation


Oct 17th

My Experience With Child Loss: presentation by MNA Desiree McGraw


Oct 23rd

Sharing circle about infant loss and miscarriage


Oct 31st

Collective altar creation for Day of the Dead (Dia de muertos)

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General Notes

  • COVID levels remain elevated in our province, and each subsequent infection increases risk of permanent health problems. We politely ask anyone experiencing symptoms to stay home. We always provide free masks at our centre.

  • All activities are free unless otherwise stated.

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​​Tel: 514-485-7814

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Monday: 10 am - 3 pm

Tuesday: 12 pm - 3 pm

Wednesday: 10 am - 3 pm

Thursday: 10 am - 3 pm

Friday: 10 am - 1 pm (closed to the public)

Saturday: closed

Sunday: closed

Due to the nature of our programming, opening hours are subject to change without notice. Thank you for your understanding!

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