e-Learning : Enhancing Mind and Body! Discovering New Hobbies
Presented by
Momiji / JSS
Wed. February 26th, 2025, 3:00 – 4:15 pm EST
(English with Japanese Interpretation)
This month of our e-Learning seminar series hosted by Momiji Health Care Society and Japanese Social Services (JSS) is to explore new hobbies. Join us and find a new hobby through this seminar!
*Held in English with Japanese Interpretation
What is this session about?
The first part of the seminar is about journaling (In Japanese, it is also referred to as “writing meditation”). Using journalism’s five W’s—Who, What, Where, When, and Why—the process of transforming our memories and experiences into readable, shareable content, as well as its health benefits, will be explained. We are all unique, and our personal set of memories makes us what we are. Let’s get them out there so we can relive them and/or share them with family and friends.
In the second part of the seminar, we will learn about Nordic Pole Walking, an exercise that involves using specially designed poles to engage the entire body. We will explore the benefits of pole walking, the equipment needed, and introduce available programs you can join.
About our Guest Speaker
Guest Speaker 1: Brian Mahoney
Brian is a writer/photographer in Toronto. Moving from a degree in film and photography, Brian branched off into sales and design plus freelance writing work for an American computer magazine’s website. Now retired, he keeps busy with volunteer work at Momiji, writing his memoirs and the occasional poem plus keeping up with his social media accounts.
From Brian: Being widowed and retired has left me with plenty of free time. To fill those hours, I’m back to writing articles on my personal websites as well as volunteering at Momiji. In the near future, I will resurrect my podcast, too. Keeping physically active helps me stay focused.
Guest Speaker 2: Chris Sutarno（Kinesiologist, CommunitiCare Health)
How to Attend
Anyone interested can attend but pre-registration required. Click the registration button below, and fill and submit it by two days before the session date (Mon, Jan 20). If you have difficulty using online registration system, feel free to contact the hosting agency.
（Registration Form will open from the button above）
Those who registered, will receive an invitation email with the Zoom link and ID/Passcode, by a day before the session date from the hosting organizations. Check your junk box if you can’t find it in your inbox – Email us if you don’t see it anywhere.
【Caution!】
1. Auto-email (to confirm what you filled) right after registration
You will receive a confirmation email from the system right after you “Submit” your form (this receipt does not contain the Zoom URL). Make sure to type correct email of yours. If you don’t see it, check your junk folder first, then contact JSS / Momiji.
2. Your Zoom display name should be recognizable to the host
Upon joining, please display your name on Zoom in ways we recognize that you registered. For example, instead of using nicknames or initials, include your first and/or last (e.g. Hanako Y, H. Yamada, Hanako Yamada) . We may not be able to allow you to enter for security purposes if we can’t recognize your name. We’ll show you how to change the display name 5 minutes before the session start.
※Contact JSS/Momiji if you don’t know how to change your Zoom display name.
Contact
- Momiji Health Care Society（Chikage）：416-261-6683 x.244 / ciw@momiji.on.ca
- Japanese Social Services (JSS) (Rumiko）：416-385-9200 / programs@jss.ca
Zoom – First Time?
If this is the first time you are trying out Zoom, we are more than happy to help you out with downloading and using Zoom, while connecting with you via phone. Please contact us as soon as possible, to book your practice session. *Availability may be limited depending on the number of requests.
**Please note that we most likely can’t help you connecting Zoom on the day of the seminar due to limited staffing. We encourage you to book us for the separate practice prior to the seminar date.
This eLearning series is:
- Provided by：Momiji Health Care Society、 Japanese Social Services (JSS)
- supported by Shinobu Yajima (Halton Japanese Senior Lunch Group), Family Talks Forum (FTF)
