The following is the JSS Craft Club schedule in March (flyer in Japanese only). Day: March 13, 20, 27: Wednesdays. Time: 10:30 a.m. ~ 12:30 p.m. Venue: Please check the room of that day. Planned: March 13, 20, 27 – JCCC 2F *Please contact JSS (416-385-9200 or E-mail: craftclub@jss.ca) to sign up if you […]
March 25: POA and Will Seminar 2019 Japanese Social Services and Momiji Health Care Society is holding a joint seminar in Japanese on POA and Will on Monday, March 25, 2019 at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, from 10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. $5 for admission. RSVP by March 18. Japanese Social Services (Chie) TEL: 416-385-9200 Email : programs@jss.ca […]
The following is the JSS Craft Club schedule in February (flyer in Japanese only). Day: February 13, 20, 27: Wednesdays. Time: 10:30 a.m. ~ 12:30 p.m. Venue: Please check the room of that day. Planned: February 13, 20, 27 – JCCC 2F *Please contact JSS (416-385-9200 or E-mail: craftclub@jss.ca) to sign up if you […]
Ehou-maki Fundraiser: Ikebata Nursery School ～ Eat yummy Ehou-maki and Support JSS！！ ～ Ikebata Nursery School, again this year, will be donating to JSS a part of the profit from the sales of Ehou-maki (or eho-maki), a seasonal maki-sushi on Setsubun day. “Ehomaki (恵方巻, “lucky direction roll”) is a roll composed of seven ingredients considered […]
* This is a translation of “A snapshot of the new cannabis laws” published in November 2018, produced in English by CLEO (Community Legal Education Ontario). Japanese Social Services is wholly responsible for the accuracy of this translation, produced with permission of CLEO. A snapshot of the new cannabis laws Recreational cannabis was legalized in Canada […]
The following is the JSS Craft Club schedule in January (flyer in Japanese only). Day: January 9, 16, 23: Wednesdays. Time: 10:30 a.m. ~ 12:30 p.m. Venue: Please check the room of that day. Planned: January 9, 16, 23 – JCCC 2F *Please contact JSS (416-385-9200 or E-mail: craftclub@jss.ca) to sign up if you […]
Big Thanks from Holiday Drive 2018 Thank you for your generous support of our 2018 Holiday Drive. The Holiday Drive program was able to receive a variety of gifts and donations as the heartfelt expressions of goodwill from community members. These donations were successfully delivered to 24 families, consisting of 58 individuals including many children […]
* This is a translation of “New protections when getting payday loans” published in October 2018, produced in English by CLEO (Community Legal Education Ontario). Japanese Social Services is wholly responsible for the accuracy of this translation, produced with permission of CLEO. This summer, some of the rules for payday lenders were changed to give borrowers […]
The following is the JSS Craft Club schedule in October (flyer in Japanese only). Day: December 5, 12, 19: Wednesdays. Time: 10:30 a.m. ~ 12:30 p.m. Venue: Please check the room of that day. Planned: December 5, 12, 19 – JCCC 2F *Please contact JSS (416-385-9200 or E-mail: craftclub@jss.ca) to sign up if you […]
* This is a translation of “New rules about working while getting Employment Insurance” published in August 2018, produced in English by CLEO (Community Legal Education Ontario). Japanese Social Services is wholly responsible for the accuracy of this translation, produced with permission of CLEO. People can work part-time while getting most types of Employment Insurance (EI) […]
David Ikeda, JSS President As a special way of expressing my thanks, I wanted to make sure that the following was not lost in the middle of my usual President’s Message. I want to express my gratitude, and indeed the gratitude of the entire JSS organization to Mrs. Junko Yamamoto for her many years of […]
David Ikeda, JSS President This fall has been a special time for us at JSS. In September, we held our first Board meeting after the summer break. We also held our annual Volunteer Appreciation party to thank all of the community members who take time out of their lives to help our organization and the […]
JSS 19th Annual Holiday Drive Japanese Social Services is starting its annual Holiday Drive Program. Once again we are calling upon members of the community to embrace the holiday spirit and reach out to the less fortunate among us. The success of this program so far lies heavily with the co-operation of agencies such as […]
On September JSS held its annual Volunteer Appreciation Lunch. It was a pleasure for members of the JSS Board of Directors to meet some of the amazing and talented volunteers that are the heart of JSS. Once again, the ‘Human BINGO’ icebreaker turned into a fierce competition. As they have done many years in the […]
The Halloween candy has been given out to the trick-or-treaters and the stores are already filled with Christmas decorations. The balmy weather of the summer is a distant memory, but the second Saturday of July stands out in the minds of the JSS Staff and Board Members. July 14 was the 2018 JCCC Summer Festival […]
Nelson Beltijar, Personal Trainer and Athletic Therapist Last issue I talked to you about the importance of learning to let go of the stress in your life. This issue I want to expand on the adverse effects that prolonged stress can have on your mind and body. Most importantly, I want to share strategies for […]
This recipe is easy, inexpensive, and delicious. You can reduce the fat and calories by removing the skin from the drumsticks. The recipe also works well with chicken thighs instead of drumsticks. Variation: Add 1-2 tablespoons of your favourite hot sauce to spice things up. INGREDIENTS Approximately 12 chicken drumsticks, bone in, with skin (3lbs, […]
The next series of film screenings at The Japan Foundation, Toronto is called “Kore-eda + Kiki” which celebrates the accomplishments of master filmmaker Hirokazu Kore-eda and also of the prolific actress Kirin Kiki who sadly passed away in September. The Japan Foundation will be screening three films by master filmmaker Kore-eda – two of which […]
The following is the JSS Craft Club schedule in October (flyer in Japanese only). Day: November 7, 14, 21, 28: Wednesdays. Time: 10:30 a.m. ~ 12:30 p.m. Venue: Please check the room of that day. Planned: Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28 – JCCC 2F *Please contact JSS (416-385-9200 or E-mail: craftclub@jss.ca) to sign up […]
The following is the JSS Craft Club schedule in October (flyer in Japanese only). October 10, 17, 31: Wednesdays. 10:30 a.m. ~ 12:30 p.m. at JCCC 2F (Please check the room of that day.) *Please contact JSS (416-385-9200 or E-mail: craftclub@jss.ca) to sign up if you would like to attend.
At JSS we’ve had many victims over the years coming to us for consultations on domestic violence/abuse* and dating violence. While some people may wonder simply escaping their abusive environment may solve everything, for a number of reasons (including the wish to rebuild family and relationships, financial circumstances, a sense of guilt or shame, embarrassment […]
JSS 19th Annual Holiday Drive Japanese Social Services is starting its annual Holiday Drive Program. Once again we are calling upon members of the community to embrace the holiday spirit and reach out to the less fortunate among us. The success of this program so far lies heavily with the co-operation of agencies such as […]
Japanese Social Services and Momiji Health Care Society is holding a joint seminar in Japanese on POA and Will on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, from 10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. $5 for admission. RSVP by October 19. Japanese Social Services (Chie) TEL: 416-385-9200 Email : programs@jss.ca Momiji Health Care Society (Keiko) TEL: 416-261-6683 ex.249 Email […]
The following is the JSS Craft Club schedule in September (flyer in Japanese only). September 12, 19, 26: Wednesdays. 10:30 a.m. ~ 12:30 p.m. at JCCC 2F (Please check the room of that day.) *Please contact JSS (416-385-9200 or E-mail: craftclub@jss.ca) to sign up if you would like to attend.
Volunteer Training Session for Konnichiwa Program Friendly Visiting There will be two upcoming training sessions for Konnichiwa Program friendly visiting volunteer on Sep 18 (in Etobicoke) and Sep 20 (at JSS office) in 2018. These training will be held in Japanese. For more information and registration, click 日本語 on the top right of this page […]
* This is a translation of “ New online tool helps people fill out divorce forms in Ontario ” produced in English by CLEO (Community Legal Education Ontario). Japanese Social Services is wholly responsible for the accuracy of this translation, produced with permission of CLEO. People who want to apply for a divorce can […]
Protect yourself from troubles in renting: Advice for working holiday makers and international students Japanese Social Services The most effective and reliable way to protect yourself from problems in renting is to know your legal rights as a tenant. Anyone who is a new comer or planning to come to Toronto may think “I’m not […]
The following is the JSS Craft Club schedule in August (flyer in Japanese only). August 8, 15, 22: Wednesdays. 10:30 a.m. ~ 12:30 p.m. at JCCC 2F (Please check the room of that day.) *Please contact JSS (416-385-9200 or E-mail: craftclub@jss.ca) to sign up if you would like to attend.
David Ikeda, JSS President Happy Canada Day from JSS! It has been a busy spring season for us here at JSS. On June 10, we participated in our largest annual fundraiser, the Toronto Challenge. For us, the “T” in Toronto stands for Toke, as in JSS Board Member, Toke Suyama. It is Toke’s Challenge. […]
Junko Mifune, JSS Counsellor For many people, it is not easy making the decision to seek support for issues from an agency like Japanese Social Services (JSS). You may feel hesitant contacting JSS because it is located within a relatively small Japanese community in the GTA, and you may not want to restrict yourself to […]