Presented by Momiji / JSS / Yee Hong Centre Wed. November 11, 2026, 2:00 - 3:00 pm ET　 (English and Japanese) Our popular annual online concert is back again this year! An hour-long online concert, will be co-provided by Momiji Health Care Society, Japanese Social Services (JSS), and Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care. Take this chance to request a memorable song! What is this session about? Music has the power to calm the mind, ease stress, bring back warm memories, and add

October 7th (Wednesday): Sewing Lover Seminar! 「Shimenawa」 It will be held in person only (no online option available) Instructor (volunteer): Akemi Kakinoki Shimenawa - Tsumamizaiku 　　　　　　　　 Shimenawa - Quilling Admission free Material fee: $6 (Tsumami Zaiku), $5 (Quilling) October 21st (Wednesday): Knitting Lover 「Daisy Granny Square」 「Bouquet Style Coaster」& 「Eco Tawashi」 It will be held as an In-Person/Virtual Hybrid Instructor (volunteer): Naomi Yasui-Gorham & K

Presented by Momiji / JSS Wed. October 28, 2026, 3:00 – 4:15 pm EDT (English & Japanese) Following Part 1, we’ll continue exploring the important topic of managing your finances and assets in retirement. This session will be co-provided by Momiji Health Care Society and Japanese Social Services (JSS). What is this session about? In Part 1, we learned about government pension programs for seniors, tax planning, and the basics of different types of investments. In Part 2, we’l

Please see the JSS Newsletter 2026 Spring from the link below (PDF).

We are deeply saddened to announce that Mr. Takeo Maekawa, former President of JSS, passed away on February 28, 2026. Mr. Maekawa served as President of JSS from 2004 to 2013. Together with his wife, Teruko, he devoted many years to supporting and strengthening the Japanese Canadian community. In 2012, his contributions through JSS were recognized with the Japanese Foreign Minister’s Commendation. Mr. Maekawa will be remembered for his dedicated leadership and his warm and

Following up on Counsellor Kuge’s previous article about his passion for running, I would like to write about Nordic pole walking in this article. I was an active runner myself, participating in various races from my 30s to my mid-50s. I started feeling that running was somehow taking a toll on my body, and I switched to walking after encountering Nordic pole walking (hereafter Nordic walking) about ten years ago. While it has become common to see people walking with poles t