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April 2025 Momiji Update

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.**

2025 Fundraising Calendar

Our full fundraising calendar is coming out a little late this year, because a few events took a bit more time to schedule, but it’s finally here! Come join us this year for some classic Momiji events, from our oldest and most beloved Bazaar, to newer vendor markets, to a special collaborative event with the Yee Hong Wellness Foundation. These fundraising events are vital to Momiji, as the money raised at them maintains the high quality of the programs and services we offer. They are also important for community-building, whether strengthening existing connections, or welcoming newcomers into the Momiji community!

Momo Anime Market at Momiji – Saturday, March 22nd & Sunday, March 23rd, 2025

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 now, or at the door!

Momiji Spring Market – Saturday, April 26th, 2025

This April, Momiji will be welcoming in vendors for its second annual Spring Market! Momiji’s Spring Market is all about finding quality products that are handmade, reusable, and spark joy! An added bonus is supporting local artists & craftspeople, and Momiji, all at the same time!

Yee Hong x Momiji Golf Classic – Tuesday, May 13th, 2025

Calling all golfers! For the first time, Momiji Health Care Society and the Yee Hong Wellness Foundation will jointly present a fundraising golf tournament at Clublink’s Station Creek Golf Club South Course. For further tournament details and registration, please visit the Yee Hong page on the event, where you can download the registration and sponsorship information!

Momiji Bowl-a-thon – Saturday, May 31st, 2025

If bowling is more your style, Momiji’s Bowl-a-thon will be returning for its 17th year at the end of May! 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 2025 Bowl-a-thon coming soon!

Momiji Community Bazaar – Saturday, June 7th, 2025

One of Momiji’s most popular and longest-standing events returns for another year! At our Community Bazaar, you will find amazing deals on quality second-hand items—everything from clothes to housewares to books. And don’t forget the food—delicious Japanese cuisine and baked goods, all prepared by the community!

Momiji Yard Sale Extravaganza – Saturday, July 5th, 2025

Another old favourite returns, but this year a little earlier than usual. The Momiji Yard Sale returns this July! If you can’t make the Bazaar, then the Yard Sale is the next best thing, because anything that didn’t sell in June will be out again in July at an even lower price! Of course all the food will be freshly made, and as delicious as food from Momiji volunteers always is!

Japonica – Saturday, October 18th and Sunday, October 19th, 2025

As autumn arrives, so too does Japonica Live, and 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. From ikebana and dishware to Japanese dolls and kimono, you are sure to find something truly special at Japonica Live!

Momiji Holiday Market – Saturday, November 22nd, 2024

Just in time for gift-giving season, our Holiday Market returns for its third year! This November, Momiji will be full of holiday cheer and vendors selling arts & crafts, second-hand goods, delicious treats, and much more.

Come warm up at Momiji and get your holiday shopping done early!

To keep updated, make sure to follow Momiji on Facebook or Instagram! For more information about any of these events, you can check out their dedicated pages on our website. For more specific enquiries, please contact the Communications & Development Department by emailing fundraising@momiji.on.ca or by calling 416-261-6683, extension 259 or 260.
See you at Momiji!

Maru Sun Japanese Restaurant Now Open

Please join us in welcoming Maru Sun Japanese Restaurant to Momiji! Maru Sun is under the leadership of Chef Tomita, who used to be assistant to Chef Miyamoto of Zero Sun. Like Zero Sun, Maru Sun will operate as a restaurant and will be running a meal plan!

A 15% off coupon to celebrate the opening will be available, good for the entire month of July! Pick one up in Momiji’s lobby, if you don’t already have one. Make sure to drop by for delicious Japanese Fusion cuisine and an amazing dining experience!

For more details please see this page (and scroll to the bottom!) on our website.

See you at Maru Sun!

Toronto East Community Congregate Dining

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!

April Community Dining Programs

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.

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.