Japanese Canadian Legacy Monument Update and Information Session – September 20

Community - September 8, 2023

The Japanese Canadian Legacy Monument Database team led by University of Victoria’s Michael Abe is developing the list of names of Japanese Canadians living in coastal BC prior to the forced uprooting to be preserved on a legacy monument in Victoria, BC.

We invite JC members to look at the working site that contains a working list of the names of people forcibly uprooted from coastal BC to outside the 100 mile “protected” zone.

Please join us for an information session and demonstration of the working site and case file records. Learn more about the project and find out how you can check your family names and place of origin and submit corrections and additions.

VIEW THE NAMES hcmc.uvic.ca/project/monument
Send input and correspondence to Project Director Michael Abe monument@jclegacies.com

INFORMATION & DEMONSTRATION SESSION

Momiji Health Care Society
3555 Kingston Road, Scarborough ON
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
3:00-4:30 pm

RSVP to mkabe@jclegacies.com with Momiji Session in the subject line

August SALC Schedule

SALC - August 1, 2023

In August, Momiji’s SALC is planning some fun summer events such as:

Monthly birthday party, Lug-A-Mug (Fri, Aug 11) → $2 Fee
Hot Dog Day (Wed, Aug. 16) – RSVP by Wed. August 9 → $10 for the Momiji Tenants, $12 for the community members
T-shirt Painting Day (Wed, Aug. 30) – RSVP → $12 Fee

Everyone is welcome!

There are various classes ranging from fitness, music, art & culture to health related classes. We sincerely hope that they help you find a way to stay well and active.

Monday
- Weekly: 9:30-10:00 AM or 11:00-11:30 AM Seated Exercise (Zoom & In person)
- Weekly: 10:15-10:45 AM or 1:00-1:45 PM Falls Prevention Exercise (Zoom & In person)
Tuesday
- Weekly: 10:00-10:45 AM Seated Exercise (Zoom & In person)
- Weekly: 11:00–11:45 AM or 1:00-1:45 PM Falls Prevention (Zoom & In person)
Wednesday
- August 9th and 23rd only: 10:30-11:30 AM Music with Sina (Zoom & In person)
- August 9th only: 1:30 PM Shiseido Beauty (Zoom & In person)
- August 9th only: 3:00-4:00 PM e-Learning “Tips for Handling your Hand Arthritis” (ENG) (Zoom)
Thursday
- Weekly: 10:00-10:45 AM Seated Exercise (Zoom & In person)
- Weekly: 11:00-11:45 AM or 1:00-1:45 PM Falls Prevention (Zoom & In person)
- August 10th only: 2:00-3:00 PM Japanology (Zoom & In person)
- August 17th only: 2:00-3:00 PM Museum Tour with Jane (Zoom & In person)

For more information, please contact our SALC staff at salc@momiji.on.ca or by calling 416.261.6683, ext. 248

Eric Hong’s Resignation Announcement

Community, Health - July 21, 2023

To our friends, colleagues and community of interest.

I regret to inform you that I will be leaving the role of Chief Executive Officer of Momiji Health Care Society. My last day of work at Momiji will be Oct 6^th 2023.

It has been an honor and pleasure serving Momiji over the past five years. I am grateful for the unfailing support of the Board and the dedication of the staff alongside whom I have endeavored to advance the Momiji mission in service of older adults of Japanese descent. I have experienced great challenges and tremendous satisfaction in equal parts and will fondly remember this episode of my career.

The Board of Directors is working on a transition plan towards recruiting and appointing my successor. An interim arrangement will be put in place should that not be concluded by the time of my departure and communicated to all concerned

Yours sincerely.

Eric W. Hong MSW, MHSc, CHE

Chief Executive Officer Momiji Health Care Society

July SALC Schedule

SALC - July 4, 2023

During July at Momiji, we will be having a Summer Festival on July 21st! To show some spirit, we encourage everyone to wear their yukata or summer kimonos, and if you do… there will be a fun little treat just for you. To add to our festivities, there will be a few summer festival games, entertainment and a special lunch. Please reach out to Muna 416.261.6683 (ex. 239) or SALC (ex. 248/243) to order your lunch by Friday, July 14^th (Lunch: Momiji tenants $12 or Community members $14).

Mark your calendars! Our July Lug-a-Mug will be on Wednesday 26^th. Come join us in celebrating all of the July Birthdays.

In addition to these anticipated events, there are quite a few programs going on in-person and online this month. These programs are not only for the Momiji tenants but also for all seniors in the community. Thank you and we hope to see you here at Momiji!

Monday
- Weekly: 9:30-10:00 AM or 11:00-11:30 AM Seated Exercise (Zoom & In person)
- Weekly: 10:15-10:45 AM or 1:00-1:45 PM Falls Prevention Exercise (Zoom & In person)
Tuesday
- Weekly: 10:00-10:45 AM Seated Exercise (Zoom & In person)
- Weekly: 11:00–11:45 AM or 1:00-1:45 PM Falls Prevention (Zoom & In person)
Wednesday
- July 12th and 26th only: 10:30-11:30 AM Music with Sina (Zoom & In person)
- July 12th only: 3:00-4:15 PM e-Learning “Road Safety for Drivers” (ENG + JPN) (Zoom)
- July 19^th only: 11:30 AM Pizza Party
- July 26th only: 3:30-4:15 PM e-Learning “Grief and Grief Literacy 101” (ENG + JPN) (Zoom)
Thursday
- Weekly: 10:00-10:45 AM Seated Exercise (Zoom & In person)
- Weekly: 11:00-11:45 AM or 1:00-1:45 PM Falls Prevention (Zoom & In person)
- July 13th only: 2:00-3:00 PM Japanology (Zoom & In person)
- July 20th only: 2:00-3:00 PM Art and Tea with Jane (Zoom & In person)

For more information, please contact our SALC staff at salc@momiji.on.ca or by calling 416.261.6683, ext. 248

Toronto East Community Congregate Dining

Uncategorised - community, food - June 19, 2023

Do you enjoy Japanese food, meeting new people, and having fun? If so, join Momiji for Community Congregate Dining.

The Toronto East dates have been announced:

Donway Place (8 the Donway East, Toronto): Tuesday, June 27th at 11:30 am

J-Town Shopping Centre (3160 Steeles Ave. East, Markham): Tuesday, July 11th at 11:30 am

Stay tuned for the Toronto West and Toronto Central dates. We look forward to seeing you there!

May SALC Schedule

SALC - May 2, 2023

For the month of May, our Seniors Active Living Centre team has planned a number of classes. You can join by Zoom if you wish but we want you to know that Momiji is OPEN to the public so please feel free to stop by and join us in person.

Monday
- Weekly: 9:30-10:00 or 11:00-11:30 Seated Exercise (Zoom)
- Weekly: 10:15-10:45 or 1:00-1:45 Falls Prevention Exercise (Zoom)
Tuesday
- Weekly: 10:00-10:45 Seated Exercise (Zoom)
- Weekly: 11:00–11:45 or 1:00-1:45 Falls Prevention (Zoom)
Wednesday
- May 10^th and 24^th only: 10:30-11:30 Music with Sina (Zoom)
- May 10^th only: 3:00-4:00 e-Learning “Navigating Retirement Finances” (ENG) (Zoom)
- May 17^th only: 1:00 -2:30 May Lug-A-Mug with musical guests: Lois & Karen (In Person)
- May 24^th only: 3:00-4:00 e-Learning “A Guide to Japanese Green Tea” (JPN) (Zoom)
Thursday
- Weekly: 10:00-10:45 Seated Exercise (Zoom)
- Weekly: 11:00-11:45 or 1:00-1:45 Falls Prevention (Zoom)
  - 1PM Falls Prevention class on May 4th has been cancelled
- May 11^th only: 2:00-3:00 Japanology (Zoom)
- May 18^th only: 2:00-3:00 Museum Tour with Jane (Zoom)

For more information, please contact our SALC staff at salc@momiji.on.ca or by calling 416.261.6683, ext. 248

April SALC Schedule

SALC - April 5, 2023

This month, our Seniors Active Living Centre team has planned a number of classes. You can join by Zoom if you wish but we want you to know that Momiji is OPEN to the public so please feel free to stop by and join us in person.

Monday
- Weekly: 9:30-10:00 or 11:00-11:30 Seated Exercise (Zoom)
- Weekly: 10:15-10:45 or 1:00-1:45 Falls Prevention Exercise (Zoom)
Tuesday
- Weekly: 10:00-10:45 Seated Exercise (Zoom)
- Weekly: 11:00–11:45 or 1:00-1:45 Falls Prevention (Zoom)
- Weekly: 2:00-3:00 Move & Groove (In person)
Wednesday
- April 12th only: 1:30-2:30 – Shiseido Beauty Talk (Zoom)
- April 12th only: 3:00-4:00 e-Learning “Assistive Devices for Safety” (ENG) (Zoom)
- April 19th only: 10:30-11:30 Music with Sina (Zoom)
- April 26th only: 3:00-4:00 e-Learning “Calm Your Mind” (JPN, guest speaker onsite at Momiji) (Zoom)
Thursday
- Weekly: 10:00-10:45 Seated Exercise (Zoom)
- Weekly: 11:00–11:45 or 1:00-1:45 Falls Prevention (Zoom)
- April 13th only: 2:00-3:00 Japanology (Zoom)
- April 20th only: 2:00 -3:00 Museum Tour with Jane (Zoom)
- April 27th only: 2:00 -3:00 Art & Tea with Jane Liu (Zoom)
Friday
- April 21st only – 11:30 -2:30 Lunch & April Lug-A-Mug with Scarborough Village Singers. Order lunch by Monday April 17th

For more information, please contact our SALC staff at salc@momiji.on.ca or by calling 416.261.6683, ext. 248.

April Community Dining Programs

Uncategorised - April 5, 2023

Our Community Dining Programs are always looking for new participants so if you like to socialize and you enjoy Japanese food, why not check one out? There are three events in April:

GTA West – Wednesday, April 19th – West Toronto Christian Community Church, 3560 Erindale Station Road, Mississauga
GTA East – Tuesday, April 25th – Donway Place, 8 The Donway East, Toronto
GTA Central – Thursday, April 27th – Toronto Buddhist Church, 1011 Sheppard Ave. W., Toronto.All luncheons start at 11:30am.
For more information or to register, please contact outreach@momiji.on.ca or call 416.261.6683, ext. 234.