Events

2026 Fundraising Calendar

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Join us at Momiji in 2026 for an amazing year of Fundraising Events! These events help Momiji build community, as well as raise much-needed funds for programming and services.

Some changes to our usual fundraising calendar are coming in 2026. Two of our most popular events are moving to a different time of year—Bazaar in the fall, and Japonica in the spring!

This means we’ll be saying goodbye to a few events too, specifically Yard Sale and Spring Market. With a couple fewer events, staff and volunteers can dedicate more of their time and energy to making the remaining events even better!

Momiji extends a huge thank you to all volunteers, staff, and community members that have contributed to our fundraising efforts in 2025. Each person played a part in supporting Momiji’s vital work of enriching seniors’ lives.

See you at Momiji in 2026!

Momo Anime Market at Momiji – Saturday, March 28th & Sunday, March 29th, 2026

For a whole weekend in March, Momiji will be transformed into a fandom utopia! Vendors and activities will fill the building with fun! Young or old, casual or hardcore fan, all are welcome to come connect with new friends. Buy your ticket online starting in February, or at the door!

Japonica – Saturday, April 25th and Sunday, April 26th, 2026

In 2026, Japonica is moving from the fall to the spring! What isn’t changing is the quality that people have come to expect from Japonica. There is no better event for vintage, second-hand Japanese goods. Many of these pieces were treasured belongings of community members, then generously donated to Momiji to be sold and treasured once more.

Momiji Bowl-a-thon – Saturday, June 20th, 2026

If bowling is more your style, join us at Momiji’s 18th Annual Bowl-a-thon in June! Assemble a bowling team or join as an individual, and help raise money for Momiji through team sponsorships. Even non-bowlers can participate by sponsoring a team! Look out for more information on the 2026 Bowl-a-thon coming soon!

Momiji Community Bazaar – Saturday, October 3rd, 2026

Our oldest fundraising event is changing seasons, but you’ll find the same amazing deals on quality second-hand items at our Community Bazaar! Everything from clothes to housewares to books, carefully sorted by volunteers, and priced very reasonably. And don’t forget the food—delicious Japanese cuisine and baked goods, all prepared by the community!

Momiji Holiday Market – Saturday, November 28th, 2026

Just in time for gift-giving season, our Holiday Market returns for its fourth year! This November, Momiji will be full of holiday cheer and vendors selling all kinds of arts and crafts, plus plenty of delicious treats!

May 2025 Momiji Update

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Momiji is getting busier this May, so we hope you come join us despite the fluctuating weather! The following information is also emailed out to our mailing list.

Momiji Event Calendar // もみじ イベントカレンダー | Prepared by our SALC department, the Momiji Event Calendar is a comprehensive guide to all the regular activities and special events happening at Momiji this month!

Momiji West Event Calendar // モミジウエストイベントカレンダー | Prepared by our SALC West Coordinator, the Momiji West Calendar shows all the Momiji activity days happening in the west end (Mississauga, North York, Hamilton).

Client Intervention Newsletter (Japanese and English) | Prepared by our Client Intervention department, their monthly newsletter lists seniors programs and services offered that month, both by Momiji and other organizations. It also highlights a few special events or new programs at Momiji.

Momiji Monthly (English only) | Prepared by our Communications & Development department, Momiji Monthly is a mini newsletter highlighting some select events and programs on at Momiji, either in the current month, or looking forward to the months to come.

**Note: these links are updated each month to the latest version. If you want to save any of the monthly updates, please download them to your device.**

April 2025 Momiji Update

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It’s April, which means spring is finally coming, and Momiji departments have put out another round of activity and program updates. This information is also emailed out to our mailing list.

Momiji Event Calendar // もみじ イベントカレンダー | Prepared by our SALC department, the Momiji Event Calendar is a comprehensive guide to all the regular activities and special events happening at Momiji this month!

Momiji West Event Calendar // モミジウエストイベントカレンダー | Prepared by our SALC West Coordinator, the Momiji West Calendar shows all the Momiji activity days happening in the west end (Mississauga, North York, Hamilton).

Client Intervention Newsletter (Japanese and English) | Prepared by our Client Intervention department, their monthly newsletter lists seniors programs and services offered that month, both by Momiji and other organizations. It also highlights a few special events or new programs at Momiji.

Momiji Monthly (English only) | Prepared by our Communications & Development department, Momiji Monthly is a mini newsletter highlighting some select events and programs on at Momiji, either in the current month, or looking forward to the months to come.

**Note: these links are updated each month to the latest version. If you want to save any of the monthly updates, please download them to your device.**

March 2025 Momiji Update

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Each month, different departments around Momiji prepare information about the upcoming activities and programs! This information is emailed out to our mailing list, but for anyone not on that list, the information will be posted here from now on.

March 2025 Momiji Event Calendar // 2025年3月もみじ イベントカレンダー | Prepared by our SALC department, the Momiji Event Calendar is a comprehensive guide to all the regular activities and special events happening at Momiji this month!

March 2025 Momiji West Calendar // 2025年3月 モミジウエストイベントカレンダー | Prepared by our SALC West Coordinator, the Momiji West Calendar shows all the Momiji activity days happening in the west end (Mississauga, North York, Hamilton).

Client Intervention March Newsletter (Japanese and English) | Prepared by our Client Intervention department, their monthly newsletter lists seniors programs and services offered that month, both by Momiji and other organizations. It also highlights a few special events or new programs at Momiji.

Momiji Monthly (English only) | Prepared by our Communications & Development department, Momiji Monthly is a mini newsletter highlighting some select events and programs on at Momiji, either in the current month, or looking forward to the months to come.

Momo Anime Market Returns!

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On Saturday, March 22nd and Sunday, March 23rd, the community part of Momiji Seniors Centre will be transformed into a fandom utopia! Young or old, casual or hardcore fan, all are welcome to come connect with new friends at Momo Anime Market.

  • Visit the Zakuro Room for artists & artisans, and shop for prints, pins, stickers, jewellery, and other unique creations
  • Visit the Ichigo Room for youth vendors and general vendors selling figurines, toys, and other retail items
  • Visit the Ume Room (our Auditorium) for food, snacks, and drinks from vendors and our Momiji Snack Bar
  • Visit the Mikan Room for a pop-up sale run by Momiji volunteers, with gorgeous second-hand Japanese items like kimono and dishes, as well as unique clothing made by The Kimono Remake Project team

There’s plenty to do in between shopping too. Take some selfies around Momiji’s beautiful building, complete the Momo Stamp Rally, visit the colouring table, buy some raffle tickets, or check out one of our scheduled activities!

This event helps raise funds for Momiji Health Care Society, which offers culturally sensitive care to seniors living at our Seniors Centre and out in the community. You are also supporting local artists, entrepreneurs, and businesses!

More information on activities, artists, and vendors joining us at Momo Anime Market coming in March…

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Saturday, March 22nd – 10am to 4pm – $10 Admission
Sunday, March 23rd – 11am to 4pm – $10 Admission
Weekend Pass – $18
Kids age 12 and under get in free!

Buy your tickets now on EventBrite or at the door!

Join the Japanese Dance Celebration on February 10th!

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Feeling the Winter Blues? Come to Momiji to experience a new fundraising event – our New Year’s Japanese Dance Celebration! We are thrilled to be hosting three dance teams for this celebration:

  • Kochi Yosakoi Ambassador KIZUNA International Team, sponsored by the NAJC, Greater Toronto Chapter
  • Ayame-Kai
  • Momiji Odori no Kai

Although the dance performance does not start until 1:30, you can pre-order a boxed lunch ( ½ tuna and ½ egg salad sandwich; side coleslaw; a piece of fruit and cookie, all prepared by our Momiji Café Volunteers) and enjoy this at Momiji with your friends and family starting at noon. Tickets are $10 ($5 for seniors or youth/children under 16) and the lunch is an affordable $6. Pre-ordering is necessary.

At the end of the performances, there will be two workshops where the audience will be able to participate – if you wish. There will also be a mini-raffle and some Japonica items for sale. To order tickets please visit our EventBrite page or contact our Communications & Development department at fundraising@momiji.on.ca or call 416.261.6683, ext. 259 or 260.

2023 Event Dates

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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!

Collecting Clothing and Accessories!

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Cleaning out your closet? Starting February 6th, we will be collecting donations of clothing and accessories for our Tenant, Staff, and Volunteer Clothing and Accessory Sale. If you have any clothes or accessories (such as belts, hats, purses, shoes, etc.) that you no longer need, please drop them off in Momiji’s lobby before February 22nd. All proceeds will go towards Momiji’s Seniors Active Living Centre. Thank you for your support!

Wellness Room Grand-Opening

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The Wellness Room will have a Grand-Opening Ceremony on Wednesday, January 25 from 1:30pm-2:30pm in the Auditorium.
The room was renovated using the special grant from Japanese Canadians Survivors Health and Wellness Fund. Come check out the newly renovated space and all the new possibilities it brings.

Japonica (September 7) Update

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Japonica is fast approaching and our team is hard at work cataloguing all of the wonderful donations. Due to the volume, we will be unable to accept donations for this event after Monday, August 26th. Please note that due to a lack of storage space, we are also unable to accept Bazaar donations until early 2020. Thanks and we hope to see you on September 7th!