Seniors, IT & Beyond: Reconnecting through Technology

Presented by Momiji / JSS

Wed. Dec 7, 2022, 2:00 – 3:00 pm (English)

*This session starts from 2 pm (instead of usual 3 pm)

1 hour online session (Zoom)  to learn about basic tech knowledge, will be co-provided by Momiji Health Care Society and Japanese Social Services (JSS). *Held in English and Japanese

What is this session about?

This session, you will learn a general overview of common issues you may come across when using smartphones or computer, as well as some key terminologies to know. Time permitting, we may be able to address some more specific topics as well.

This is a part of “Seniors, IT and Beyond (SIB)” project by Momiji Health Care Society. Throughout the pandemic, many of the seniors in the community have been isolated from their family and others without means to communicate. Some were able to stay in touch through phone calling or using their computers, but many were limited due to unfamiliarity with technology. Through the ongoing, SIB project, Momiji is hoping to teach seniors at Momiji, and within the community, about basic tech knowledge. We also offer one on one sessions, physical exercise and social events as part of the “Seniors, IT and Beyond” project so please check out Momiji’s website/social media, it is free to join and running until the end of March! Eventually, we will cover more topics through the group program as time goes on, so please join us for those sessions as well!

About our Guest Speaker

Isabelle Yamamoto (Momiji Health Care Society)

Isabelle Yamamoto is recent graduate from the University of Ottawa in Psychology and Linguistics. Currently working towards being a speech and language pathologist. Previously a summer student at Momiji for the term of 2022, has been given the opportunity to assist with the “Seniors, IT and Beyond” project at Momiji, thanks to funding from the Government of Ontario’s Seniors Community Grant. As a fourth generation Japanese-Canadian, she is passionate about staying active in the Japanese Canadian community and supporting its elders.

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, Dec 5). 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（Chie）：416-261-6683 x.249 / 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)