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Momiji Health Care Society Chief Executive Officer Posting

Momiji is seeking a visionary Chief Executive to provide and inspire leadership to achieve Momiji mission and mandate and to respond to the emerging needs of our key stakeholders. We are looking for a leader who will build and enhance the profile of Momiji with stakeholders through active communication, fundraising and outreach to magnify our position as a leader in independent living for seniors.

Deadline: 5:00 p.m. October 13, 2023

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Japanese Canadian Legacy Monument Update and Information Session – September 20

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

Eric Hong’s Resignation Announcement

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 6th 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

2023 Virtual Volunteer Information Sessions

Are you interested in volunteering with Momiji?
Please join us for one of the virtual volunteer information sessions for 2023

  • April 28 at 2pm-3pm
  • June 30 at 2pm-3pm
  • July 28 at 2pm-3pm
  • August 25 2pm-3pm
  • September 29 at 2pm-3pm
  • October 27 at 2pm-3pm
  • November 24 at 2pm-3pm

REGISTER NOW

For further information please contact the Community and Volunteer Services Manager at 416-261 6683 Ext. 234 or email : volunteering@momiji.on.ca

March Community Congregate Dining Programs

Our Outreach Team has organized five Community Dining programs in the GTA and beyond for March. If you like Japanese food and like to socialize with other seniors, this may be the event for you. All programs start at 11:30 am.

  • Markham – Tuesday, March 7th – J-Town Shopping Centre, 3160 Steeles Ave. E.
  • Mississauga – Wednesday March 15th – West Toronto Christian Community Church, 3560 Erindale Station Rd.
  • Toronto Downtown – Thursday, March 23rd – Japan Foundation Toronto, 2 Bloor Street East, Suite 300
  • Don Mills – Tuesday, March 28th – Donway Place, 8 The Donway E.
  • Oakville – Wednesday, March 29th – Halton Multicultural Church, 1092 Speers Rd.

For more information, please email outreach@momiji.on.ca or call 416. 261.6683, ext. 234.

Bowlathon Committee Members Wanted

After a three-year hiatus due to COVID restrictions, Momiji Health Care Society’s Bowlathon Committee is seeking new members for the organizing Committee who can help generate new fundraising ideas and create interest in this year’s event.

Meetings will be held on a week night via Zoom. A commitment to attend up to four meetings and help on the day of the event – Saturday, June 10th is required. Meetings are usually not longer than two hours each.

If interested or for more information, please contact fundraising@momiji.on.ca or call 416.261.6683, ext. 259.

February Community Congregate Dining Programs

This month there are Community Congregate Dining programs in the GTA Central and GTA West areas.  All luncheons start at 11:30 am.  Pre-registration is required.  To register or for more information, please contact communityservices@momiji.on.ca or call 416.261.6683, ext. 234.

Toronto Downtown– Thursday, February 2 at the Japan Foundation Toronto, 2 Bloor St. East, Suite 300, Toronto

Oakville – Wednesday, February 8 at the Halton Multicultural Council, 1092 Speers Road

Mississauga – Wednesday, February 15 at  the Toronto Christian Community Church, 3560 Erindale Station Road

Toronto West – Thursday, February 23rd at the Toronto Buddhist Church, 1011 Sheppard Ave West

2023 Event Dates

Mark your calendars! We have a number of exciting fundraising events coming up this year:

  • Something Oishii – Saturday, April 1st
  • Community Bazaar – Saturday, May 27th
  • 15 Bowlathon – Saturday, June 10th
  • Yard Sale Extravaganza – Saturday, August 26th
  • Japonica – Saturday, October 14th

Stay tuned for more information as we will be looking for donations and volunteers. The money raised at these events helps seniors in the community and Momiji. Thank you so much for your support!

Join Momiji for Lunch

Do you enjoy Japanese food? Meeting new people and having fun? If so, why not join one of our Momiji Community Congregate Dining Luncheons.
Momiji Health Care Society is a not-for-profit organization that serves seniors from the Japanese Canadian community, all over the Greater Toronto Area. Momiji’s Community Luncheons are held regularly for Japanese and Japanese Canadian seniors (60+) who live independently. They include a delicious Japanese bento lunch, plus guest speakers, workshops and other activities, and of course opportunities to socialize and make new friends living in your area. Luncheons are held at numerous locations around the Greater Toronto Area – there’s surely one happening near you!

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