Positive Ageing (2) New Year Celebrations among Different Culture
Presented by Momiji & JSS 1-hour online session (Zoom) each to learn about Depression, will be co-provided by Momiji Health Care Society and Japanese Social Services (JSS), on Wednesday, February 10, 2 – 3 pm. *Held in English What is this session about? There are many opportunities to meet people from different culture in a […]
Big Thanks from Holiday Drive 2020
Thank you for your generous support to our 2020 Holiday Drive. This year under the COIVD19 pandemic, we had no choice but trying to collect monetary donation only to ensure everyone’s safety. We are extremely grateful for your continued support despite this change and extra challenges imposed by the pandemic. The Holiday Drive program received […]
Positive Ageing (1) End of Life Preparation ~ Palliative Care and Advance Care Planning
Presented by Momiji & JSS 1-hour online session (Zoom) each to learn about Depression, will be co-provided by Momiji Health Care Society and Japanese Social Services (JSS), on Wednesday, January 13, 2 – 3 pm. *Held in English with Japanese summarized translation What is this session about? New series, Positive Ageing, begins to offer for […]
e-Learning Session: Anxiety
Presented by Momiji & JSS 1-hour online session (Zoom) each to learn about Depression, will be co-provided by Momiji Health Care Society and Japanese Social Services (JSS), on Wednesday, Jan 27, 2 – 3 pm. *Held only in Japanese What is this session about? Bringing back the guest speaker of well-liked seminar on Depression, psychologist […]
Online Session – Adult Immunization (return)
Presented by Momiji & JSS 1-hour online session (Zoom) each to learn about adult immunization is powered up and back! It will be co-provided by Momiji Health Care Society and Japanese Social Services (JSS), on Sunday, Nov 22, 2 – 3 pm. *Held only in Japanese What is this session about? Flu, tetanus, shingles.. You […]
Q&A Session for “Sep 23 POA & Will Seminar”
Momiji & JSS Online e-Learning Session (for those attended/watched our Sep 23 seminar) Sunday, November 8, 2 – 3 pm (Japanese) The first session offered in November is an 1-hour online Q&A session (Zoom) of our Sep 23 POA & Will Seminar, in respect to the high volume of the questions we could not answer […]
The 21st Annual Holiday Drive
Japanese Social Services is starting its annual Holiday Drive Program. It is our hope that members of the community will continue to express their goodwill and caring by participating and contributing to this year’s Holiday Drive. In the past, the Holiday Drive has centered around the community gathering and donating various toys, gifts, and non-perishable […]
Updates from the Board
The Annual General Meeting of Japanese Social Services was held on August 25, 2020. This annual meeting is usually held in June, but due to the pandemic, it was postponed once and was held in a virtual format for the first time. Despite the circumstances, we are happy to report that the meeting proceeded smoothly, with more […]
Counsellors’ Report
By Takanori Kuge While I missed seeing everyone in person at this year’s AGM, it was nice to connect with new faces and familiar faces of the people attended the meeting. In this issue I’d like to describe a summary of the counsellors’ report that I presented in the AGM. [ Current trend ] While the total number of counselling service users […]
JSS Program Report – Transitioning to online format
Chie Takano Reeves (Community Outreach Worker / Volunteer Coordinator) As a result of the pandemic, we have been offering our programs via online formats while in-person programs have been paused since mid-March. Online service is to completely new to us, and it was very much challenging to learn and used to it to the point that we can provide sessions and teach our […]
e-Learning Session: Housing & Personal-Care Choices for Seniors
Presented by Momiji & JSS 1-hour online session (Zoom) each to learn about Depression, will be co-provided by Momiji Health Care Society and Japanese Social Services (JSS), on Wednesday, Oct 28, 2 – 3 pm. *Held only in Japanese What is this session about? Many people wish to continue having life in their home, just […]
e-Learning Session: Depression
Presented by Momiji & JSS 1-hour online session (Zoom) each to learn about Depression, will be co-provided by Momiji Health Care Society and Japanese Social Services (JSS), on Wednesday, Sep 9, 2 – 3 pm. *Held only in Japanese What is this session about? Being isolated at home, not being able to do what you […]
e-Learning Session: Powers of Attorney and Will
Momiji & JSS Online e-Learning Session Wednesday, September 23 2 – 3 pm (Japanese); 3:30 – 4:30 pm (English) 1-hour online session (Zoom) to learn about Powers of Attorney and Will from Nozomi (Zoe) Smith, an estate lawyer practicing in Ontario, will be co-provided by Momiji Health Care Society and Japanese Social Services (JSS), in […]
JSS is looking for volunteer board members!
Japanese Social Services (JSS) is a nonprofit charitable organization providing culturally sensitive, professional social services, such as counselling, information services, case management, and a variety of other programs, mainly to members of the Japanese ethno-cultural community in GTA. We are seeking qualified candidates to fill 5 vacancies in our 10-member Board of Directors. The Board […]
Online Session: COVID-19 & Face Masks
Presented by Momiji & JSS **New: Date (English session) has changed to Aug 5** 1-hour online session (Zoom) to learn about face masks with regard to COVID-19 from geriatric nurse, will be co-provided by Momiji Health Care Society and Japanese Social Services (JSS), in English, on Wednesday, Aug 5 from 2 pm. What is this […]
Online Session: Immunization for Adults and Older Adults
Presented by Momiji & JSS 1-hour online session (Zoom) each to learn about adult immunization, will be co-provided by Momiji Health Care Society and Japanese Social Services (JSS), on Wednesday, Aug 12, 2 – 3 pm. *Held only in Japanese What is this session about? Flu, tetanus, shingles.. You may have heard or received these […]
Online Session: Natto, Shio Koji & Miso Making
Presented by Momiji & JSS 1-hour online session (Zoom) each to learn about these popular Japanese food/ingredients, will be co-provided by Momiji Health Care Society and Japanese Social Services (JSS), on Wednesday, Aug 26 afternoon. *Separate registration required. 2 – 3 pm: Natto Making *Held only in Japanese You may have wondered if you can […]
Online Session: Woodblock Print Artist – Naoko Matsubara
Presented by Momiji & JSS Online session (Zoom) to learn about woodblock print (木版画) and lifeworks of the artist, Naoko Matsuara, will be co-provided by Momiji Health Care Society and Japanese Social Services (JSS), in Japanese, on Wednesday, July 22 from 2 pm (1 hour). Please see the Japanese page (click 日本語 from the top […]