Calendar

Mar
12
Mon
Dementia Care Training for Volunteers and Staff @ Momiji Health Care Society
Mar 12 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Dementia Care Training
for volunteers and staff
Presented by: Alzheimer Society Toronto

This is a two-day training course by the Alzheimer Society to learn more about dementia and how to provide quality care when working with persons with dementia.  You will receive a certificate when you have completed the training.

By the end of the course, learners will actively use the
U-First approach to understand the person living with dementia and their behaviour, while engaging in meaningful dialogue with the care team to ensure individualized support for the person with dementia. Learners will also practice person-centred care and effective communication strategies to enhance the quality of life for people with dementia.

Dates:  Monday, March 12, and Monday, March 26, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  (You must attend both sessions)
Location:  Momiji Board Room

Refreshments and a light lunch will be provided.
RSVP to by February 14, 2018 to:
Jovel Patricio, 416-261-6683 ext.234
Or by e-mail: volunteering@momiji.on.ca

 

Mar
26
Mon
Dementia Care Training for Volunteers and Staff @ Momiji Health Care Society
Mar 26 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Dementia Care Training
for volunteers and staff
Presented by: Alzheimer Society Toronto

This is a two-day training course by the Alzheimer Society to learn more about dementia and how to provide quality care when working with persons with dementia.  You will receive a certificate when you have completed the training.

By the end of the course, learners will actively use the
U-First approach to understand the person living with dementia and their behaviour, while engaging in meaningful dialogue with the care team to ensure individualized support for the person with dementia. Learners will also practice person-centred care and effective communication strategies to enhance the quality of life for people with dementia.

Dates:  Monday, March 12, and Monday, March 26, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  (You must attend both sessions)
Location:  Momiji Board Room

Refreshments and a light lunch will be provided.
RSVP to by February 14, 2018 to:
Jovel Patricio, 416-261-6683 ext.234
Or by e-mail: volunteering@momiji.on.ca

Apr
26
Thu
Understanding Dementia and Supportive Communication @ Momiji Health Care Society
Apr 26 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Presented by: Alzheimer Society Toronto

These workshops will teach participants some ways to improve communication with those living with dementia, using a person-centred approach.

When:  1:30-3:30 p.m. on the following Thursdays:
April 26, May 24, June 14, June 28
(Note: All sessions are the same workshop.)

Where:  Momiji – Board Room

For Whom:  Momiji Volunteers

For further information and registration, please contact Jovel Patricio at 416-261-6683 ext.234 or e-mail to: volunteering@momiji.on.ca

Jun
14
Thu
Understanding Dementia and Supportive Communication @ Momiji Health Care Society
Jun 14 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Presented by: Alzheimer Society Toronto

These workshops will teach participants some ways to improve communication with those living with dementia, using a person-centred approach.

When:  1:30-3:30 p.m. on the following Thursdays:
April 26, May 24, June 14, June 28
(Note: All sessions are the same workshop.)

Where:  Momiji – Board Room

For Whom:  Momiji Volunteers

For further information and registration, please contact Jovel Patricio at 416-261-6683 ext.234 or e-mail to: volunteering@momiji.on.ca

Jun
28
Thu
Understanding Dementia and Supportive Communication @ Momiji Health Care Society
Jun 28 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Presented by: Alzheimer Society Toronto

These workshops will teach participants some ways to improve communication with those living with dementia, using a person-centred approach.

When:  1:30-3:30 p.m. on the following Thursdays:
April 26, May 24, June 14, June 28
(Note: All sessions are the same workshop.)

Where:  Momiji – Board Room

For Whom:  Momiji Volunteers

For further information and registration, please contact Jovel Patricio at 416-261-6683 ext.234 or e-mail to: volunteering@momiji.on.ca

Mar
30
Sat
Momiji Community Bazaar @ Momiji Health Care Society
Mar 30 @ 12:00 pm – 3:30 pm

This annual tradition is back! Enjoy delicious Japanese cuisine, including manju, sushi, chow mein and bento boxes. There will be plenty of home made pies, cookies and squares. Our dining room allows you to eat in or take out. There will also be plenty of items for sale including Collectibles, Giftware, Jewellery, Japanese Kitchen Wares, Books, a Garage Sale and much more.

Interested in volunteering? Volunteers are needed leading up to the day of the Bazaar, for sorting donations, for helping to make delicious Japanese cuisine and of course for set-up.

Proceeds from the Bazaar are used to support our programs and services. Hundreds of seniors benefit each year from the funds this event generates. For more information, contact Sheri-Lynn at 416-261-6683 x259 or bazaar@momiji.on.ca.

Please click here to see the poster.

Apr
30
Tue
Caregiver Program: Ayuveda @ Momiji Health Care Society
Apr 30 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Do you want to learn about self massage technics for your pain by using Ayuveda? Ayuveda is one of the oldest holistic healing systems: it was developed more than 3,000 years ago in India.

Facilitator: Ashwati Murali, Holistic Practitioner

The sessions will be conducted in English and Japanese translation is available.

For further information and registration, please contact Keiko Hoshi at 416-261-6683, ext. 249.

May
14
Tue
Tour at Castleview Wychwood Towers (Long-Term Care Home) @ Castleview Wychwood Towers
May 14 @ 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm

The Castleview Wychwood Towers (Long-Term Care Facility) is a non-profit organization that accommodates our Japanese seniors with the friendly bilingual (Japanese and English) volunteers and staff. This tour will be conducted in both English and Japanese.

We will meet at the lobby at 2:00pm.

For further information, registration and transportation service, please contact Keiko Hoshi at 416-261-6683, ext. 249.

May
28
Tue
Caregiver Program: GLA:D (Exercise Program from Denmark) @ Momiji Health Care Society
May 28 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Would you like to learn about GLA:D ( Exercise program from Denmark)?

Improving your movements to reduce symptoms of hip and knee osteoarthritis so that you can return to the things you enjoy. Come ready to participate and practice a few simple exercises that will improve your movements.

Facilitator: Rhona McGlasson RPT, MBA, National Lead GLA:D

The sessions will be conducted in English and Japanese translation is available.

For further information and registration, please contact Keiko Hoshi at 416-261-6683, ext.249.

Jun
11
Tue
Diabetes Prevention Information Session @ Momiji Health Care Society
Jun 11 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Learn about how to prevent diabetes through food, nutrition and daily activities.
Facilitator: Yannis Wong (Registered Dietitian) and Sally Lee (Registered Nurse), SCHC

The sessions will be conducted in English and Japanese translation is available.

For further information and registration, please contact at 416-261-6683 Melanie (ext. 239) or Keiko (ext. 249).