SERVING THE SENIOR COMMUNITY Momiji SummerMatte 2017 rs MOMIJI’S COMMUNITY MODEL OF CARE munitym and health care services in MomijiM based on our philosophy and KAZUO OIYE standards.s It contains defined core The Momiji family was saddened to elementse and principles that set the learn of the recent passing of Kazuo structures for the care and the evalu- Oiye. Mr. Oiye was one of the ationa of care. Having a clearly de- Founders of Momiji Health Care finedf and articulated model of care Society (MHCS). As a lawyer, QC, he willw help Momi ji ensure that every- advised on Momiji’s legal matters and oone here is working toward the same was intricately involved in creating sset of goals. the original application for the build- Our Community Model of Care ing of the Momiji Senior Residence ssets out six tenets that will guide and incorporating MHCS. He was MMomiji’s culture and values: part of the team who travelled to Japan to approach several corpora- 1. Momiji is a community tions where they raised considerable 2. We believe every senior matters funds for the building. He was also a 3. We understand the importance founding member of the Board of of culture Directors for the Momiji Foundation. 4. We promote the joy of aging Mr. Oiye had a unique ability to think 5. We value long term sustainabil outside the box, which was instru- -ity and quality mental to our organization. Our sym- 6. We embrace teamwork and pathies are extended to his family - ver the last year our staff and partnerships sister Keiko, brother Roy (Florence), Board members have been work- daughter Heather, son Kevin (Pam) ing on a model of care for Please visit our website for detailed infor- and son David. OMomiji. A model of care is an overarch- mation on Momiji’s Community Model ing plan for the provision of specific com- of Care. JAPONICA@MOMIJI bags. Many of the objects are mid-century Are you interested in all things Japanese? and a few are pre-war. There will also be If so, please join us on Saturday, Septem- a Café featuring refreshments, Obento, ber 30th from 11:00 am to 3:30 pm for lunch options, teas, coffee and delicious Japonica, a NEW event offering finds home-baked sweets. For a sneak peak of from our inventory of donated Japanese some of the items we will be selling at the ‘treasures’. The sale will feature Kokeshi, sale, please visit our Facebook page. As bamboo, lacquer, Ikebana, tableware and usual, all proceeds from the sale go to a selection of gently or never-used soft support seniors here at Momiji and in the goods including kimono, furoshiki and community. MOMIJI HEALTH CARE SOCIETY IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CARITABLE ORGANIZATION WHOSE OBJECTIVE IS TO ASSIST SENIORS, PRIMARILY OF JAPANESE CANADIAN DESCENT, AGE WITH RESPECT, DIGNITY AND INDEPENDENCE. Volunteer News volunteers for this incredible gift of time, we are proud to host a yearly Volunteer Appreciation event as our way of saying thanks. This year, at the request of our volunteers, we decided to try something new so we hosted a Japanese Summer Festival in mid August. Our “Arigato Matsuri” allowed our volunteers to take a leisurely stroll through the Momiji gar- dens in their summertime splendour, enjoy a delic ious and festive buffet-style BBQ luncheon, games and prizes, and exciting Japanese festival-style entertain- ment. Volunteers were invited to get in the festival spirit by wearing their favourite yukata or happi, and by joining in the bon-odori dance! Thank you to all of our volunteers for Four of our OVSA winners: everything you do for Momiji! Left to right: Gail Aihoshi, Noriko Tatemichi, Hisaye Niiya and Sandra Miike ONTARIO gratulating Gail Aihoshi, Sandra Miike, Hisaye Niiya, Linda Oikawa and Noriko VOLUNTEER SERVICE Tatemichi for their 15 years of service and AWARD RECIPIENTS Robert “Bob” Nishikawa for his 5 years. Congratulations to our Momiji Volun- teers! A FESTIVAL OF The Ontario Volunteer Service Awards recognize individual volunteers THANKS FOR OUR for continuous years of commitment and VOLUNTEERS dedicated service to an organization. Vol- Although Elizabeth Andrew once said, unteers are recognized for five years to 65 “Volunteers don’t necessarily have the years of constant service. Each recipient time; they just have the heart”, in 2016- is given a stylized trillium service pin and 2017, our 883 volunteers donated an a personalized certificate acknowledging amazing 45,768 hours – the equivalent of their years of service. We are proud to an- 23.47 full-time staff! nounce that six Momiji volunteers were While there is no way we can ade- honoured this year. Please join us in con- quately thank all of these hard-working Stan and Aileen Yokota get in the spirit! OMRON CANADA – the birthday crowns to the birthday cele- healthcare products. We thank them for OUR CORPORATE brants. Omron is involved in industrial their time and like the seniors, we look VOLUNTEERS automation, electronic components and forward to seeing them again! In May, Momiji welcomed a dozen vol- unteers from Omron Canada. Since 1991, Omron employees around the world have marked the anniversary of Omron’s estab- lishment, known within the company as “Founder’s Day” by engaging in a wide variety of volunteer activities. The volun- teers who came to Momiji helped with our ever popular Lug-A-Mug event, which celebrates the seniors who have a birthday in that month. Their help was invaluable since among other tasks, they served tea, coffee and cake and delivered Omron Canada Volunteers Upcoming Events MOMIJI HEALTH CARE SOCIETY free event brings together experts, including staff from the JSS, AND JAPANESE SOCIAL SERVICES who will share information on a wide range of topics of interest that relate to the wellbeing of seniors. Registration starts at 10:30 – EXPANDED PARTNERSHIP am, with the official program beginning at 11:00. There will be For the third year in a row, Momiji was extremely fortunate to a presentation on “Keeping Safe as an Older Person” followed receive a generous $8,000 grant from the Ontario Seniors’ Sec- by a complimentary lunch and entertainment. After lunch, there retariat. This year’s grant allows us to partner with Japanese are two sessions. Participants are invited to select, from the list Social Services (JSS) on two main senior’s events. The first below, the topics that are of most interest to them. As space is event will be hosted by the JSS and is a Lunch-‘n-Learn with limited, pre-registration is Funded by: the Wynford Senior s Club. Held at the Japanese Canadian Cul- required. For more informa- tural Centre on Wednesday, October 4th from 11:00 am – 1:30 tion or to RSVP, please con- pm, the topic is “Keeping Yourself Safe as an Older Person”. tact Keiko at 416.261.6683, The JSS will help participants wade through the abundance of ext. 249 or by email at resources pertaining to elder care and wellness that are available [email protected]. to seniors including their families, friends and support network. NB: Topics are in English (E) or Japanese (J). This session will be of particular interest to seniors who may feel vulnerable or who have safety con- Session A How to connect Managing The importance Home How to access 1:30 - 2:15 with community arthritis and os- of having a exercise (J) online informa- cerns. The session will be held in English with a resources (J) teoporosis (E) POA and a Will tion, communi- Japanese interpreter. Lunch will be provided so (E) cation and registration is necessary. For more information or support (E) to RSVP, please contact Chie at 416.385.9200 or Session B How to Managing The importance Home How to by email at [email protected]. This event is also 2:30 – 3:15 connect with arthritis and os- of having a exercise (E) access supported by the Japanese Canadian Cultural community re- teoporosis (J) POA and a Will online informa- Centre. sources (E) (J) tion, communi- On Saturday, October 14th, Momiji is hosting cation and a Seniors Conference – A Day of Learning. This support (J) A LUNCHEON TO HONOUR as they suffered through losing their homes, possessions and JAPANESE CANADIANS ON their livelihood only to rebuild their lives in a new location. Con- tributing partners include Momiji Health Care Society, Toronto THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF Buddhist Church, the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre Her- THEIR DISPLACEMENT AND itage Committee and the National Association of Japanese Cana- INTERNMENT IN CANADA dians. There will be photo exhibits, entertainment and a delicious Bento Box lunch. Tickets are 2017 marks the 75th Anniversary of the beginning of the dis- $10.00 per person before October 15th or placement and internment of Japanese Canadians. The Toronto $15.00 after. They can be purchased at Chapter, National Association of Japanese Canadians (Toron- Momiji or by cheque addressed to THE toNAJC) is hosting a luncheon at Momiji Seniors Centre on Sat- GREATER TORONTO CHAPTER-NAJC urday, November 25th from noon to 4:00 pm to honour and and mailed to TorontoNAJC, 6 Garamond recognize these individuals for their courage and determination Ct, Toronto, ON, M3C 1Z5. NEW WHEELCHAIR ders at the Central East LHIN. So, in pleted customized vehicle. Crestline esti- ACCESSIBLE VAN April, we ordered our new vehicle: a cus- mates that delivery will be during the last tom-built van from Crestline Coach, a week of September. We apologize to all Momiji’s new wheelchair accessible van Canadian company, that holds two those seniors who were looking forward is coming soon! As previously reported, wheelchairs and eight ambulatory passen- to using the new van this summer… and our Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Cam- gers, and offers up-to-date technology, of course, to all of the donors who are still paign was a great success, thanks to all of comfort and safety features that our cur- waiting eagerly to see the new vehicle our generous donors including Ocean rent, unreliable, 16-year-old van lacks.