Many workers in Ontario have no right to paid sick leave
Recent reports point to the many negative effects that lack of paid sick time has on workers. Illnesses spread because workers can’t afford to take time off and hospital emergency departments see people who can’t get to their doctors during office hours.
JSS Craft Club April Schedule
The following is the JSS Craft Club schedule for April (flyer in Japanese only). Craft Club – Wednesdays, 10:30 – 12:30 at Hamasaki room April 6: Leather braiding bracelet ($8.00) April 13 & 27: Hawaiian Quilt (free) – If you have a sewing set, especially scissors and sewing needles, please bring them. – Please contact JSS […]
JSS Craft Club March Schedule
The following is the JSS Craft Club schedule for March (flyer in Japanese only). Craft Club – Wednesdays, 10:30 – 12:30 at Hamasaki room March 2: Fabric Flower Corsage (free) March 9 & 23: Hawaiian Quilt (free) March 16: Knitting (free) *Please contact JSS (416-385-9200 or general.jss@gmail.com) to sign up if you would like to attend.
JSS Craft Club February Schedule
The following is the JSS Craft Club schedule for February (flyer in Japanese only). Craft Club – Wednesdays, 10:30 – 12:30 at Hamasaki room February 3: Rabbit bean bags (free) February 10 & 24: Hawaiian Quilt (free) February 17: Knitting (free) *Please contact JSS (416-385-9200 or general.jss@gmail.com) to sign up if you would like to […]
JSS Craft Club January Schedule
The following is the JSS Craft Club schedule for January (flyer in Japanese only). Craft Club – Wednesdays, 10:30 – 12:30 at Hamasaki room January 6: Owl bean bags (free) January 13 & 27: Hawaiian Quilt (free) January 20: Knitting (free) *Please contact JSS (416-385-9200 or general.jss@gmail.com) to sign up if you would like to […]
Incredible Years
Discussion about raising children (in Japanese) to be held every Saturday, from Jan. 30 to June, 2016 (excluding February 13, March 12, 19, 26, and May 21). 14 sessions, admission free. For mothers and fathers of children aged 2 to 6. Please register to attend. Childcare will be provided (RSVP required). Sessions will be held […]
Holiday Drive Call for Volunteers
It’s the season for the annual Holiday Drive. We are currently looking for volunteers who can help out in the sorting and delivery process, see below. If you can help out, contact Chie (jss.outreach@gmail.com) indicating what you can help us out with and the available day(s) and time(s). 1. Sorting the donated items Dec. 15 […]
JSS Craft Club December Schedule
The following is the JSS Craft Club schedule for December (flyer in Japanese only). Craft Club – Wednesdays, 10:30 – 12:30 at Hamasaki room December 2: Washi Japanese doll cards (free) December 9: Hawaiian Quilt (free) December 16: Knitting (free) *Please contact JSS (416-385-9200 or general.jss@gmail.com) to sign up if you would like to attend.
President’s Message: Senior’s Issues and Large Donations From Shokokai and The Itos
By David Ikeda. Our counsellors reported that they have become busy recently with several cases involving dementia and Alzheimer’s. Given our community’s aging population, a rise in the number of cases involving seniors with either of these illnesses is to be expected. The cases take a lot of time but as I have said before these cases like so many others are why we are here.