Great news – Toronto Public Health has announced the lifting of the outbreak at Momiji Seniors Residence. Regular programs and services will resume tomorrow with two exceptions: A.M. Exercise and the January Ice Cream Social are cancelled.
As there are still many active outbreaks elsewhere, we ask for everyone to be mindful of hand-washing and to not visit if you are ill.
Yesterday we received identification that the cause of the outbreak is norovirus (commonly known as stomach flu). And we’re not alone: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/influenza-flu-bc-respiratory-winter-vomiting-bug-1.3941381
Our active cases are down substantially from the onset but we are not out of the woods yet. In the meantime, we have been in daily communication with officials at Toronto Public Health. With everyone’s vigilance and a bit of luck, hopefully we can soon report the end of the outbreak and full resumption of programs.
Attention Visitors:
Momiji Seniors Residence and Toronto Public Health are investigating an outbreak of enteric illness affecting tenants in floors 3-9. Symptoms include any combination of diarrhea, fever or vomiting.
Programs and gatherings for tenants are cancelled until further notice. Please assist us in managing this outbreak. Do not visit if you are ill.
Education and leisure courses will run as normal on basement, first and second floors.
Thank you for your cooperation.
MPP Mitzi Hunter and the Central East Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) made a funding announcement at Momiji Centre, December 12.
Momiji is still hiring part-time and on-call PSWs. Please click here for details.
We are pleased to announce that Momiji Health Care Society has once again partnered with Vandermeer Nursery for this annual Winter Fundraiser. Starting Tuesday, November 1st and running until Thursday, December 1st, you can order locally grown holiday plants and outdoor evergreen decorations and support Momiji. The money that we raise will go towards our programs and services which benefits the seniors. Every order counts!
For more information, please contact Sheri-Lynn in the Economic Development & Donor Relations office or call her at 416.261.6683, ext. 259.
As in the past, we will deliver to Momiji tenants but all other orders should be picked up on Friday, December 9th at Momiji or as soon as possible to help ensure that the plants keep looking their best.
Thank you for supporting our seniors!
Please click here to view the available products and order form.
Momiji is aiming to purchase a new wheelchair accessible vehicle. Please click here to read the appeal from the Chair of our Board.
Momiji is hiring part-time and on-call PSW’s. Please click here for details.
Help! We are bursting with stuff. Stop by this Saturday from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. for the mother of all yard sales!
Bad news on the homefront – yesterday evening’s thunderstorm and heavy rains caused flooding to sections of our 1st and 2nd floors. Emergency responders and Momiji staff were quick to react but damage is still extensive. Tenants’ living areas are not affected.
Here is a list of program changes to be aware of:
Thursday Dinner (Meal Program only) : Bento Delivery
Thursday evening Bingo : CANCELLED
Friday Morning Exercise : In the Craft Room
Friday Lunch (Zero Sun) : Served in the Auditorium
Friday Physiotherapy : Will move to the Day Lounge
Friday Dr. Chan’s Clinic : Will move to the Family Dining Room
Friday afternoon Caregiver Workshop : In the Craft Room
Friday afternoon Odori : Will move to 9F Lounge, 10:00-12:00
Friday Dinner (Zero Sun) : Served in the Auditorium
Momiji Barbecue : Date will change to Wednesday, August 10!
Please notify your family members and friends who have tickets. Ticket sales will be extended for one week.
