{"id":21806,"date":"2026-03-06T15:50:14","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T20:50:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jss.ca\/?p=21806"},"modified":"2026-03-06T16:40:58","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T21:40:58","slug":"decluttering_seminar_2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jss.ca\/en\/news\/decluttering_seminar_2026\/","title":{"rendered":"e-Learning : Decluttering Battle Plan"},"content":{"rendered":"<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Presented by<\/h5>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Momiji \/ JSS \/ Yee Hong Centre<\/h5>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Wed. April 8th, 2026, 2:45 \u2013 4:15 pm EDT\u3000<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>(English with Japanese Interpretation)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21800 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/jss.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2-300x199.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"253\" height=\"168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jss.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/jss.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2-1024x679.png 1024w, https:\/\/jss.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2-768x509.png 768w, https:\/\/jss.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2.png 1220w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 253px) 100vw, 253px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>First April session of our e-Learning series, co-hosted by <a href=\"https:\/\/momiji.on.ca\/ja\/%e3%83%9b%e3%83%bc%e3%83%a0\/\">Momiji Health Care Society,\u00a0<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/jss.ca\/en\/\">Japanese Social Services<\/a>\u00a0(JSS), and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.yeehong.com\/\">Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care\u00a0<\/a> is to learn practical ways to organize your home and belongings without stress.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The session will be held in English with Japanese Interpretation.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>What is this session about?<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-21802 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/jss.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/5-300x296.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"197\" height=\"194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jss.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/5-300x296.png 300w, https:\/\/jss.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/5-1024x1010.png 1024w, https:\/\/jss.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/5-768x758.png 768w, https:\/\/jss.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/5-1536x1515.png 1536w, https:\/\/jss.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/5-45x45.png 45w, https:\/\/jss.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/5.png 1545w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 197px) 100vw, 197px\" \/>Is clutter making daily life more stressful than it needs to be?<\/p>\n<p>Join us for an insightful and practical seminar with Sharon, a realtor specializing in downsizing for seniors, as she shares proven, step-by-step strategies to help you take control of your space and plan confidently for your next chapter.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What will be covered:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A straightforward 5-step decluttering strategy designed just for you<\/li>\n<li>How to let go of items without guilt or second-guessing<\/li>\n<li>What you can do now to be ready for the next chapter &#8211; without extra work or worry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re planning a move, supporting a family member, or simply want a lighter and more organized home, this session offers realistic, compassionate guidance and practical tips you can start using right away.<\/p>\n<p>Take the first step toward a lighter, safer, and more manageable home.<\/p>\n<h2>About our Guest Speaker<\/h2>\n<h4><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-21804 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/jss.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/declutter-sharon-pic-225x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"140\" height=\"187\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jss.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/declutter-sharon-pic-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/jss.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/declutter-sharon-pic-768x1024.png 768w, https:\/\/jss.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/declutter-sharon-pic.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 140px) 100vw, 140px\" \/>Presenter: <\/strong>Sharon Parenteau (Realtor at Keller Williams Referred Urban Realty \/ Founder of S.M.A.R.T realty Solutions)<\/h4>\n<p>Sharon Parenteau is a Seniors Real Estate Specialist who brings concierge-style service and 5-star-rated guidance to the downsizing experience. Her team creates smooth, confident lifestyle transitions.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Attend<\/h2>\n<p>Anyone interested can attend but pre-registration required. Click the registration button below, and fill and submit it before the session date. If you have difficulty using online registration system, feel free to contact the hosting agency.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfwFym6YESSuo4O0dLxlUiW2nqSfpCddBWyh2Vrb4I6gOcfgQ\/viewform?usp=publish-editor\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13920\" src=\"https:\/\/jss.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Registration-Button-EN.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"274\" height=\"129\" \/><\/a>\uff08Registration Form will open from the button above\uff09<\/p>\n<p>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\u2019t find it in your inbox \u2013 Email us if you don\u2019t see it anywhere.<\/p>\n<h3>\u3010Caution!\u3011<\/h3>\n<h4>1.\u00a0Auto-email (to confirm what you filled) right after registration<\/h4>\n<p>You will receive a confirmation email from the system right after you \u201cSubmit\u201d your form (this receipt does not contain the Zoom URL). Make sure to type correct email of yours.\u00a0<strong>If you don\u2019t see it, check your junk folder first<\/strong>, then contact JSS \/ Momiji.<\/p>\n<h4>2.\u00a0Your Zoom display name should be recognizable to the host<\/h4>\n<p>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\u2019t recognize your name. We\u2019ll show you how to change the display name 5 minutes before the session start.<\/p>\n<p>\u203bContact JSS\/Momiji if you don\u2019t know how to change your Zoom display name.<\/p>\n<h2>Contact<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Momiji Health Care Society\uff08Chikage\uff09\uff1a416-261-6683 x.244 \/ ciw@momiji.on.ca<\/li>\n<li>Japanese Social Services (JSS) (Rumiko\uff09\uff1a416-385-9200 \/ programs@jss.ca<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Zoom \u2013 First Time?<\/h2>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>**Please note that we most likely\u00a0<strong>can\u2019t help you connecting Zoom on the day of the seminar due to limited staffing<\/strong>. We encourage you to book us for the separate practice prior to the seminar date.<\/p>\n<p>This eLearning series is:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Provided by\uff1a<a href=\"https:\/\/momiji.on.ca\/ja\/%e3%83%9b%e3%83%bc%e3%83%a0\/\">Momiji Health Care Society<\/a>\u3001\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/jss.ca\/en\/\">Japanese Social Services<\/a>\u00a0(JSS)<\/li>\n<li>supported by Family Talks Forum (FTF)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wed. 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