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HOLIDAY EDITION 2023

IN THIS ISSUE - VOL. 50 ISSUE 1
NIKKEI VETERAN'SLUNCHEON

日系退役軍人の集い

OSHOGATSUKAI
ふれてみよう日本のお正月

JANUARY FILM
SCREENING

１月の上映映画

HAPPYHOLIDAYS
Cheers to good health,good fortune & good times in 2024!

Contact the JCCC ・ お問い合わせFor enquiries, please contact respective staff directly [see staff directory here] or email us at jccc@jccc.on.ca.
For general enquiries by telephone, please call 416-441-2345 during our operating hours (Mon–Fri, 10am–8pm,
Sat-Sun 10am-5pm).
担当スタッフに直接ご連絡（スタッフリストはこちら）、又は、jccc@jccc.on.caまでEメールをお送りください。

一般的なご質問は、
４１６−４４１−２３４５内線２２２に電話、メッセージを残してください。開館時間内（月～金、午前１０時～午後8時、土日、午前10時～午後5時 ）にご連絡ください。

2023 - 2024 JCCC Board of Directors
PresidentPast President/Advisor
VP, Heritage
VP, Management
VP, NJCC
Finance ChairSecretaryDirectors
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Chris Hope
Gary Kawaguchi
Karen Webb
Brian Toda
Anzu Hara
Linda Ono
Sharon Marubashi
Karen Gordon
Mark Hashimoto
Kristin Kobayashi-Reid
Ryan LangDavid Moritsugu
Nao Seko
Elaine Shigeishi
Kathy WaleJon Nagamatsu
Alexis Spieldenner
Demetre Vasilounis

Advisors
Marty KobayashiMackenzie Clugston(Former Ambassador of Canada to Japan)Janice Fukakusa
William Hatanaka
Steve Oikawa
Connie Sugiyama
Christine Nakamura
Community Relations Advisor
Sid Ikeda (in memory)
Chair - Capital Campaign
Chris Hope
JCCC Foundation Chair
Janice Fukakusa

YOUR NEWS IS WELCOME!
皆様からの寄稿をお待ちしております。

The submission deadline for the February issue is:Thursday, January 11, 2024.
次号締切日：2024年1月11日（木)

JCCC Staff

Executive Director
416-441-2345 ext.224

James Heronjamesh@jccc.on.ca 

Kathy Tazumi
Chief Accounting/Administration Officer
kathyt@jccc.on.ca 416-441-2345 ext.229
Constantin Dutescu
Operations and Technical Manager
constantind@jccc.on.ca 416-441-2345
Haruko Ishihara
harukoi@jccc.on.ca Special Events and Rentals Manager
416-441-2345 ext.228

Yayoi Kawabe
yayoik@jccc.on.ca 

Website and Database Administrator
416-441-2345 ext.223

Yoko Minoda
yokomi@jccc.on.ca Community Events Coordinator416-441-2345 ext. 225

Christine Takasaki
christinet@jccc.on.ca Mayu Okamoto
mayuo@jccc.on.ca 

Vidhya Elango
vidhyae@jccc.on.ca Program Coordinator416-441-2345 ext.221

Rental Assistant416-441-2345 ext.231

Exhibition and Research
416-441-2345 ext.303

Theressa Takasaki Archives, Collections and Programming
theressat@jccc.on.ca 416-441-2345 ext.300
Shino Ihara
jccc@jccc.on.ca 

JCCC Receptionist
416-441-2345

Samphors Saysams@jccc.on.ca Communication Assistant416-441-2345

Izumi Kusaka
izumik@jccc.on.ca 

Volunteer Coordinator416-441-2345 ext.235

Fee Lin Chearflchear@jccc.on.ca 

Office Assistant416-441-2345 ext.230

Please email to newsletter@jccc.on.ca
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
6 Sakura Way, Toronto, M3C 1Z5
Phone: 416-441-2345
www.jccc.on.ca

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What's On at the JCCC
Holiday Greetings
Hayato Sumino Piano Recital
New Years Festival 2024
Recap
This Month in the Kobayashi Hall
JCCC New Year's Eve Euchre Night"Mottainai - The Beauty of Reclaimed Materials"
Heritage News
Donations
Community News
健やかな老後をめざして その68
JSS Online Programs: December 2023

JCCC Holiday Hours
Saturday December 23

Sunday December 24

Monday December 25

Tuesday December 26
December 27 to 29

Saturday December 30

Reception

10:00am to 5:00pm

Building

10:00am to 6:00pm

10:00am to 3:00pm

10:00am to 4:00pm

10:00am to 6:00pm

10:00am to 7:00pm

Closed

10:00am to 5:00pm

10:00am to 6:00pm

Sunday December 31

10:00am to 3:00pm

10:00am to 4:00pm

January 2 to 5

10:00am to 6:00pm

10:00am to 7:00pm

Monday January 1, 2024
Saturday January 6

ClosedRegular Hours*Building will be open for specially scheduled events as needed.

Photo, right: KPMB Architects

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What's On at the JCCC
Upcoming Events / 近日開催イベント
JCCC Karaoke Club • JCCCカラオケクラブ
Wednesday December 6 & 20, 10am
Sunday January 14, 1pm
12月6, 20日（水）午前10時
1月14日（日）午後1時
Wynford Seniors Club – Winter Social

ウインフォードシニアクラブ ー 冬の懇親会
Wednesday December 6, 10:30am
12月6,（水）午前10時半

Please contact Bev (bfujimoto50@yahoo.ca) if you have any
questions.
お問い合わせは：ベブ・フジモトまで (bfujimoto50@yahoo.ca)

January Film Screening • 月例映画上映会
Thursday January 11 2024, 7:00pm
1月11日 (木) 午後7時

Prior Convictions, see page 10 for details.
「前科者」詳細は10頁をご覧ください。

New Year’s Festival

お正月会 ‐ ふれてみよう日本のお正月 Sunday January 21, 11am - 3pm
1月21日（日）午前11時～午後3時
Cooking for Active Seniors
元気なシニアのお料理教室
Thursday January 25, 11am
1月25日（木）午前11時

Ssee page 19 for details. 詳細は19頁をご覧ください。

Sumi-e Art Workshops • 墨絵ワークショップ
Geese and Ducks - Saturday December 9,9:30am to noon
Year of the Dragon - Saturday January 13,
9:30am to noon
”雁と鴨”- 12月9日（土）午前9時半～12時”辰年”- 1月13日（土）午前9時半～12時
See sumieartistsofcanada.org for details
詳細は：sumieartistsofcanada.org

Ongoing / 開催中
JCCC Library ・ 図書館

The Library is now open.
Please check the JCCC website for the schedule of this month.
JCCCライブラリーは現在週2～3回オープン、貸出/閲覧が可能です。

スケジュールはJCCCウェブサイトで確認してください。

ライブラリーでは閲覧日、貸出日にお手伝いくださるボランティアを募集しています。
ご興味のある方（要日本語）はharukoi@jccc.on.caまでご連絡ください。

Exhibitions ・ 館内展示
Moriyama Nikkei Heritage Centre
森山日系ヘリテージセンター

Maru: Immigration Stories.
Contact heritage@jccc.on.ca for a guided tour.
丸：日系移民物語。ツアーガイドをご希望の方はheritage@jccc.on.ca
までご連絡ください。

Heritage Hallway • ヘリテージホール

60 Years of Friendship Through Culture
文化が育んだ60年のフレンドシップ
May 2023 to June 2024 • 2023年5月～2024年6月

JCCC Gallery • JCCCギャラリー

Graduates in the Community: A CyberARTS Showcase
近日公開 グラジュエート・インザコミュニティ：CyberARTSショーケース
December 1 to January 6, 2024 • 12月1日 ～1月6日
See page 15 for details. 詳細は15頁をご覧ください。
Mottainai - The Beauty of Reclaimed Materials”もったいない”－再生素材の美Opening January 2024 • 2024年1月
See page 13 for details. 詳細は13頁をご覧ください。

Contact the JCCC ・ お問合せ

For enquiries, please contact respective staff directly [see staff
directory on page 1] or email us at jccc@jccc.on.ca. For general enquiries by telephone, please call 416-441-2345 during ouroperating hours.

担当者がお分かりの場合は担当者へ直接、もしくは受付jccc@on.caにEメールをお送りください。一般のお問合せは、電話で開館時間内に受付までご連絡ください。

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HOLIDAY GREETINGS
Holiday Greetings from the Executive Director, James Heron
In 2023 the JCCC’s post-pandemic recovery continued to gather momentum. Our courses andevents have surpassed 2019 levels of participation. 2023 began with our NJCC’s Oshogatsukai
having an overwhelming turn-out. Community enthusiasm was high at our Spring Festival and at ourmost successful Bazaar to date. May was a busy month in Kobayashi Hall with our sold-out Sakura
Gala recognizing Nikkei Sports Legends, the Ontario debut of acclaimed pianist Kyohei Sorita for which some audience
members flew in from Japan and an inspiring lecture from Dr. David Suzuki called Reflections of an Elder. Our 12th annual
Toronto Japanese Film Festival sold more tickets than any past edition and audience surveys showed that people loved
the films. We partnered with the city of Gujo Hachiman to stream their 400-year-old UNESCO designated festival. Visitors enjoyed it on both sides of the ocean: on the streets of Gujo as well as in the Kobayashi Hall. In August, Japan-based
musical theatre group KARAKORO premiered their musical based on Joy Kogawa’s Naomi’s Road. Everyone was moved
to happy tears including Kogawa herself.
Our Heritage team was also busy in celebration of our 60th year. We launched 60 Years of Friendship Through Culturein the main hall along with The Strength in Sixty Sakura by Elysha Rei. For CONTACT we featured Shin Sugino’s Deja Vu:
Split Perception as One. This summer we hosted the panel discussion We Are Canada focusing on the unseen soldiersand families of WWII from visible minority communities and the Okinawan diasporic exhibit Yuima~Ru: Spirit of Coming
Together as part of Maru: Immigration Stories. The Heritage team expanded partnerships with the University of Victory(Past Wrongs, Future Choices), York University (Data Driven Storytelling) and the University of Toronto (MI Practicums).
This fall, we launched Unchanging and Changing and Changing by Alexa Hatanaka including an opening night performance
attended by almost 400 people.
Canada's largest Sake Festival Kampai Toronto! returned in the fall to another full house. Issei Day returned to the Kobayashi Hall for the first time since 2019 and November’s 2023 Ishizue Awards dinner honoured exceptional contributors
to the JCCC.
Shiseido generously planted 75 new sakura trees. With over 100 trees now on the property we were inspired to rename
Garamond Court and we are now located at 6 Sakura Way!
This year some beloved staff and board members moved on to new challenges. But we know they remain members of
the community and friends of the Centre and we thank them and wish them every success. The year has seen new board
members and staff join the JCCC family and it is with a feeling of happy anticipation that we look to the future.
Many ask us: "How could such a small community create one of the largest and most vibrant Japanese cultural centre
in the world?" The answer is simple. The JCCC is blessed with selfless volunteers, an active membership and community,
and a dedicated Board of Directors and Staff. Finally, I want to offer my thanks to the community for giving me the chance
to be a part of the Centre for the past 23 years. It is an honour and I do my best to serve the community in the manner
it deserves. I wish you a Merry Christmas, a Happy Holiday and a Wonderful 2024 as we enter our 7th decade! 良いお年をお迎えください。来年もどうぞ よろしくお願い致します。
With warmest regards,

2023 Holiday Message from the JCCC Foundation Chair, Janice Fukakusa
As we approach the end of 2023, we at the JCCC Foundation are very proud to be a strong
source of support and funding for JCCC.
We oversee the investment of donations raised by the JCCC, and ensure that we are stewarding the capital prudently, sothat it is always availability to the JCCC. Despite the volatile markets, the investments have continued to increase their value.
Since 2013, The Japan Earthquake Relief Fund, which is administered by the JCCC Foundation, has supported qualified
undergraduate and graduate students from the Tohoku region, studying medicine, nursing, psychology and psychiatry.
We continue to disburse Funding in Japan for scholarships for students, as well as funding for each of the 3 prefectures,
Iwate, Fukushima and Miyagi. Many students have sent letters of appreciation.
I thank our Board Members for their hard work this year in setting the course for our Foundation, providing wise counsel
throughout the year and actively engaging at meetings.
On behalf of the Board of Directors of the JCCC Foundation I wish you and your families a Happy Holiday Season anda Healthy and Prosperous New Year!
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Sincerely,

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HOLIDAY GREETINGS
2023 Holiday Message from the JCCC President of the Board of Directors,
Chris Hope
Happy Holidays and a happy and healthy 2024 to all!
As we come to the end of 2023, the sixtieth anniversary year – the kanreki anniversary, of the
JCCC, I have nothing but gratitude to express to all of the JCCC staff, members, volunteers, andthe incredibly hard-working board members both at the JCCC and the JCCC Foundation.
Life has not only returned to normal at the JCCC, but the general attendance and participation
numbers at the JCCC now surpass all previous records. If the pandemic taught us anything, it was just what we were missing when we weren’t able to come together with our JCCC community family and friends, and the general post-pandemic
interest in the JCCC and its programming continues to grow.
We are now working to balance the JCCC’s capital requirements to deal with the new demands on the Centre and its
staff as we continue to maintain and expand the world-class programming and facilities that the JCCC has proudly been
known for. We are also still dealing with a debt to the Foundation that helped the Centre weather the COVID years and we
expect to re-pay the federal emergency grants that got us through the pandemic, in the coming quarter. In addition we
have the challenge of a tough economy to weather, with donations to not-for-profit organizations dropping precipitously
as we all struggle with the new reality of high interest rates.
We are grateful for your continued support as we weather these economic times and continue to boldly support the
JCCC’s guiding principle of friendship through culture, and the JCCC’s vision: To enrich lives globally through the celebration of Japanese culture and Japanese Canadian heritage.
With the geopolitical turmoil that sadly persists, the world has never had a greater need to understand and embrace theprinciples the JCCC stands for. It is our mission to continue to widely share the concept of friendship through culture andthe history of the JC community, to exemplify the incredibly positive potential of coming together around shared interests
instead of fueling divisions on the basis of differences.
In May of this year we held the first Sakura Gala since 2018 at the JCCC. Not only was the event a great success, but
it was the first-ever Sakura Gala to be completely organized in-house. We celebrated exceptional Nikkei achievement in
Canadian sports history honouring Bill Hatanaka, Vicky Sunohara and Nick Suzuki for their contributions to the world ofsports and for using their platforms to become trailblazers to affect positive changes in society. In November we hosted
the Ishizue Awards, celebrating the exemplary contributions of ten community members for their incredible, in many cases,
lifetimes, of JCCC service and support. Dr. David Suzuki also presented what he billed as his “last ever keynote in Toronto”
in May, and to celebrate the appearance we had special t-shirts made to commemorate Dr. Suzuki’s first-ever keynote at
the JCCC over 50 years ago. Dr. Suzuki vowed to be the first to wear one.
Festivals, cultural programming, martial arts, the JCCC bazaar and the Toronto Japanese Film Festival are all runningat capacity. Internationally acclaimed artists in the JCCC Gallery, a new concert series co-presented with Bravo Niagara!
that brings top-tier performers from Japan to the Centre, and the Maru exhibit are succeeding in making the JCCC aninternational cultural hub, attracting more new visitors to the Centre than ever. It’s been a really exciting year, and there
is much more to come in 2024.
Thank you everyone for all of your hard work and all of your much needed, and continued, support.
Wishing you all a safe and happy holiday season and a new year full of good health and prosperity!
I look forward to seeing you soon at the JCCC.
Sincerely,

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Hayato Sumino Piano Recital
Bravo Niagara! Festival of the Arts and the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
proudly present the Canadian solo debut of pianist Hayato Sumino.  
Hayato Sumino was a semi-finalist at the 2021 International Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw. In addition
to performing concerts in Japan and abroad, he also
writes, arranges, and performs his own music under
the name of “Cateen” on YouTube, with over 1.2 million
subscribers and 150 million views (and counting)! Sumino’s debut at the prestigious Suntory Hall in Tokyo soldout on the day of release. His unique style, a fusion ofclassical techniques, arrangements, and improvisational
skills, has been well-received by fans around the world.
A CASIO electronic musical instrument ambassador andSteinway artist, he is a truly new type of pianist thatpushes the boundaries of classical music.
カナダソロデビュー！角野隼斗は2021年、ワルシャワのショパ
ン国際ピアノコンクールセミファイナリスト。
日本国内外で演奏する傍ら、作曲やアレンジも行う。
また"Cateen"（かてぃん）名義で活動するYouTube
チャンネルでは、独自のスタイルでの演奏が人気で登録者数が125万人超、総再生回数は一億回を突破している。
名門の東京サントリーホール
でのデビューリサイタルは、売り出し当日にソールドアウトとなった。
クラシックで培った技術とアレンジ、即興技術を融合したユニークなスタイル
は世界中のファンから好評を得ている。
CASIO電子機器アンバサダー、
スタインウェイアーティスト。
クラシックのピアニストとして確固たる位置を築く一方、
ジャンルの垣根を越えた音楽の探求心で知られる、唯一無二のピアニストとして注目を集めている。

Thursday May 9, 2024 at 7:30pm
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre$60 +HST General admission;$50 +HST JCCC Members and Bravo Niagara! Members;$25 +HST Student
Tickets now on sale at https://jccc.on.ca/event/2024/05/hayato-sumino-piano-recital

Shinnen Kai
The JCCC is sorry to announce that we will not be offering our annual Shinnen Kai dinner for 2024. In an effort to help
bridge the gap that this will cause, we have assembled a list of restaurants that will be offering Osechi-Ryōri this year foryour celebrations. Please contact the restaurants below if you are interested in learning more.

EDO-ko in Forest Hill Village(Lonsdale and Spadina Road)
https://www.edorestaurants.com//Kaiseki Yu-zen Hashimoto Restaurant(Don Mills and Eglinton)https://www.kaiseki.ca/
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UPCOMING EVENTS

令和６年お正月会
New Year's Festival 2024
新年の幕開けは、JCCCのお正月会で！ 色々リニューアルされたお正月会に参加しませんか？
２０２４年お正月会は事前にチケット購入が可能、そしてお子様へのお年玉は先着ではなく、抽選です！是非お越しください！
Start off your New Year with a visit to the
JCCC for the New Year’s Festival! We areback at it again, but with lots of improvement!
This year, you will be able to buy tickets online(allows entry 30 min before)! So don’t forget
to go to our website to purchase tickets! The
Otoshidama this year is a lottery, and not firstcome first serve. We’ll see you there!

お正月会2024で体験できること：- 獅子舞ショー- 初詣とおみくじで運試し
（有料）
- 餅つき
- 抹茶席（有料）- 充実した 屋台- 着物ファッションショー
- お年玉抽選会（お子様100名様）- 2階はキッズエリア、
おもいっきり遊べます！
- 県人会ブースもあり（New!）- などなどWhat you can expect at New Year’s Festival 2024

- Lion Dance- Authentic Jinja shrine display and try your luck with a Omikuji fortune draw (fee)- Experience a Matcha tea ceremony (fee)- More food/drinks and marketplace stands- Kimono fashion show
- Mochi pounding experience- Lucky draw of Otoshidama for 100 children- 2nd floor reserved for kids area so they will have lots of fun!
- Kenjinkai booth (New!)- And more!
Please visit our website or scan the QR code to purchase tickets.

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RECAPOHANA HULAHO’IKE AND LUAU
Ohana Hula Club hosted a celebration of Renee
Siao’s 45 years of promoting the art of hula acrossthe GTA with an Hawaiian Thanksgiving HO’IKE(Show) and Luau (buffet dinner) on October 7, 2023
in Kobayashi Hall. Over 250 people attended. Sponsors were iA Wealth and Expedia Cruises.
In addition to the Moana and Golden Luna dancers of Ohana Hula, two other guest clubs danced
as well, Halau Hula ‘O Walea and Leai’ala Dance
School. The Luau, catered by FV Foods, was an
outstanding crowd-pleaser, featuring traditional
Hawaiian dishes including roast pig.
Tane Akamatsu made the costumes for thestunning finale dance. Maina Choy and Betty Lou
Arai provided beautiful flower centre pieces for the
25 tables. Terry Takashima, Richard Fugimoto, Kerry
Wong and Constantin Dutescu provided additional
support. Mahalo to all the volunteers who made theevent successful.

Looking for the perfect holiday gift?
Pick up the perfect holiday gift at our Gift Shop today – Both Obaasan’s boots and Shizue’s Path launched their books
right here at the JCCC!
Both are written by members of our community and teach us the history and stories we all need to know.

Shizue’s Path (signed by author Mark Sakamoto)Obaasan’s Boots (Janis Bridger & Lara Jean Okihiro)

Inspired by the life of his great-aunt, Mark Sakamoto
weaves personal and political history with a keen sense ofjustice and optimism. Enriched by Rachel Wada’s sophisticated illustrations, Shizue’s Path is an unforgettable story
about a girl who, swept up by the waters of the world,
uses her voice to create ripples of kindness.

Cousins Lou and Charlotte don’t know a lot about their
grandmother’s life. When their Obaasan invites them to spend
the day in her garden, she also invites them into their family’ssecrets. Grandma shares her experience as a Japanese Canadian during WWII, revealing the painful story of her internment.
Her family was forced apart. Whole communities were uprooted, moved into camps, their belongings stolen. Lou and Charlotte struggle with the injustice, even as they marvel at their
grandmother’s strength. They begin to understand how theiridentities have been shaped by racism, and that history is not
only about the past.

In addition to these fabulous new books, and more, we have a great selection of giftwares, including jewelery andaccessories, JCCC logoware, dishes, chopsticks and more!
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Nikkei Veteran’s Luncheon
On November 9th, we came together for a brief pause in our daily lives, to recognize and remember the service andcourage of all Canadian veterans of Japanese heritage, who were often subject to racism and discrimination on the partof the Canadian government, despite their sacrifice. We welcomed veterans of the Second World War, the Korean War,reservists and current personnel.
In addition to our regular programming, we were treated to a short welcome performance by the Budou Class of Ikebata
Nursery School. We also screened the short film, Minoru: Memory of Exile by esteemed Japanese Canadian filmmaker,
Michael Fukushima, with permission from the National Film Board. Lunch, which was catered by local restaurant Happeace,
was enjoyed by all, as was the chance to get together.
Each year we try to make this a meaningful event for our veterans and our community. We hope that you will consider
joining us next year.

黒板
KOKUBAN
KOKUBAN is a monthly e-publication which highlights the work of the JCCC community and the Japanese Canadian community at large, covering topics from heritage treasures to stories about the Nikkei experience. Recent issues have covered
Sedai interviews with Jean Peasah, a continuation of our Japanese Canadian landmarks series, an inside look at Alexa Hatanaka’s Unchanging and Changing and Changing exhibition and more! Be sure to check out all our past and current issues athttps://jccc.on.ca/about/newsletter/kokuban.

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January Film: PRIOR CONVICTIONS
前科者
Thursday January 11, 2024 at 7:00pm
Admission$8.85 +HST ($10) JCCC member; $10.62 +HST ($12) non-member
Can a killer truly be rehabilitated?
The idealistic Kayo has worked as a probation officer for 3 years. She finds her job rewarding and feels a deep empathy
for her clients. But one, Makoto, an ex-murderer, suddenly disappears around the time that the police are investigating aseries of murders committed by a mysterious man. Then Makoto’s DNA is discovered at a crime scene...
An intense and involving psychological thriller featuring masterful performances by Kasumi Arimura as the determinedparole officer Kayo Agawa, and Go Morita in his role as the desperately conflicted ex-convict Makoto Kudo. Yoshiyuki Kishi’sfilm, based on the popular manga, also features Hayato Ishimura, Shizuka Ishibashi and Lily Franky.

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RECAP

16th Japanese Calligraphy Competition
in Canada
An opening ceremony and presentation of award
winners chosen from 176 entrants to our annual competition was hosted by Sensei Noriko Maeda with congratulatory speeches by the Consul-General of Japan,
Mr. Takuya Sasayama; Ms. Noriko Yamamoto, JapanFoundation Toronto, and Mr. James Heron, Japanese
Canadian Cultural Centre.
Crossing boundaries and time zones, we continue
to refine our online presence and nurture a wider audience that spans generations. Many grandchildren ofskilled senior members of our community joyfully share
the practice of Shodo. Four young calligraphers from
Vancouver received the Dr. Rick Nishikawa Memorial
Award for their celebration of high school graduationand childhood friendship. The top award Kenzaburo
Date Memorial was shared by two first-time entrants
who powerfully captured memories of beginnings andendings in their own lives.
In his keynote speech on behalf of all award winners, Masoud Jelokhani-Niaraki reflected on his deep
interest in Japanese culture and poetry to inform his
scientific teaching and ongoing Shodo practice. Please
visit our website to read his speech and view this year’s
exhibition.
Shodo Canada wishes to thank the Consulate Generalof Japan, the Japan Foundation Toronto, and the Japanese
Canadian Cultural Centre for their support.
We are pleased to announce the 17th JapaneseCalligraphy Competition in Canada.
Deadline: March 31, 2024. For information, visit:www.shodocanada.com

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17th

Japanese

Calligraphy

Competition
in Canada

Entry Deadline | March 31, 2024
Award Presentation & Exhibition
Online November 3, 2024
Entry Forms available on website
https://shodocanada.com
Follow us

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UPCOMING EVENTSJCCC NEW YEAR’S EVEEUCHRE NIGHT
Join us on New Year’s Eve, Sunday, December 31, 2023, for a night of friends, fun, and a little card playing finesse.
There will be a cash bar, light refreshments, champagne toast andcash prizes for the top scores! The scoring system isindividual-based; no set partners. The entry fee is $25 (plus HST) for non-members and $20 (plus HST) for members. Entry is limited to experienced players ages 19 years and older. Doors open at 7:00pm, and play starts promptly at 7:45pm.
The deadline for registration is December 15, 2023. Spaces are limited! For more information or to register, contact
the JCCC at 416-441-2345 or jccc@jccc.on.ca.

"Mottainai The Beauty of Reclaimed
Materials""Mottainai (勿体無い) is a well-known Japanese word that carries a
profound message of respect and appreciation for resources and theenvironment. It's a concept deeply rooted in Japanese culture, promoting
the idea of not wasting anything with value. When something is 'Mottainai,'
it means that we recognize the inherent worth of even the smallest ofthings and make the most of what we have." Mui-Ling Teh
Artists in the JCCC's community are invited to take part in "Mottainai The Beauty of Reclaimed Materials", opening in the first two weeks ofJanuary and continuing until the end of March.
This community art exhibition is inspired by Keiko Shintani, who uses
recycled silk fabric in her woven pieces. Artists are challenged to reuse, upcycle, repurpose and recycle items to create new artworks. Your
imagination is the limit.
Japanese Canadian artists, Japanese artists, and artists from the JCCC community arewelcome to submit a maximum of 3 artworks
to the exhibition. The Art Committee reserves
the right to show fewer than the limit.
Please fill out the statement of Interest form by December 31st (https://forms.gle/E1L4eTmVdbH7PLLK9) if you are interested in participating in this exhibition and further information
will be sent to you regarding artist agreements and artwork submission.

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SPECIAL MESSAGE

Congratulations Karen!
On November 3rd, our VP Heritage, Karen Webb, received the prestigious CitizenshipAward from the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers.
“This award recognizes a professional engineer’s contributions to public service. Those
who earn this award have given freely of their time, professional experience and engineering expertise to the benefit humanity.
The Citizenship Award is given to association members who have made substantial
contributions to humanity, while maintaining their identities as professional engineers. The
contribution may have been made in any milieu, as either a voluntary or paid service, butmust be outside of the nominee’s regular employment.
Those who earn this award have given freely of their time, professional experience andengineering expertise – to the benefit of humanity.” from the website https://opeawards.
ca/awards/
As the recipient of just a small part of Karen’s volunteerism, we want to extend ourhappiest congratulations to Karen on this amazing achievement.

Volunteer Coordinator
I am delighted to introduce myself and become a part of this wonderful community. My nameis Izumi, the new Volunteer Coordinator at JCCC, and I'm the proud mother of two incredibleboys. Motherhood has been an amazing journey for me, and every day is a new adventurewith my little ones.
I love going outdoors on weekends, there's something magical about watching my boys
explore nature. It's a chance to witness their curiosity, their laughter, and their connection with
the natural world.
As a new Volunteer Coordinator, I hope to connect with all JCCC community members andbuild a supportive community where we can celebrate and share the joys of Japanese culture
and Japanese Canadian heritage. Please reach out to me anytime either in person or online,
share your volunteer stories, or ask questions! I am looking forward to meeting you all.

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Graduates in the Community:
A CyberARTS Showcase
Reception December 1st
5-7pm at the JCCC
The JCCC Gallery is proud to host graduates of the CyberARTS program at
Don Mills Collegiate Institute, a high school in our community, from December 1
to the first week in January. This show will feature artwork from students enrolled in the CyberARTS program. We invite you to come and see this show full of
up-and-coming artists within our community.
The show will open on December 1st with a reception between 5-7pm. All are
welcome to celebrate the work of these talented students.
Image, right: Ane Clopper’s acrylic painting. Photo courtesy of Andrea Simpson.

Changed by Paper
Unchanging and Changing and Changing, a solo show by Alexa Hatanaka, has left the Gallery, but not without leaving its
mark on us all. This exhibition of wearable paper sculptures has attracted many guests, both those familiar with the JCCC
and those not. It’s stunning performance-based opening attracted hundreds of visitors. Daily visitors were captivated by
the art pieces as well as the videos explaining the papermaking process and the performance.
We expect to see more wonderful art by Hatanaka in the coming years.

Photo credit: Robert Masaki Hechler

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DONATIONSDONATIONS TO THE JCCC

AS OF NOVEMBER 6, 2023
T H E J C C C G R A T E F U L LY A C K N O W L E D G E S
T H E F OL L OW I N G D O NAT IO N S :JCCC

AnonymousAnonymous
Library

95

103

Mrs. Kathy Wale

100

Emergency Appeal

Mr. & Mrs. Ray Edamura

100

Mrs. Diane Carter

Mr. Akio Ikebata

27

Mr. Leo & Ms. Colleen Hrivnak
Ms. Sumiko Jin

Ms. Meg Karper

In honour of the Otani Family

Mrs. Rose Kelly

Mr. Martin Kobayashi

In celebration of Karen Webb’s
citizenship award

75

100
50
10
10

375

Mrs. Nellie Kuwahara

100

Mrs. Sharon Marubashi

375

Mr. Stephen Lau

Mr. Christopher Masuda &Ms. Margaret Widgery

Mrs. Shirley Matsunaga
Mr. Shujon Mazumder
JCCC Judo Kai

Mrs. C. Donna Mitobe

In appreciation for Aloha Party

In celebration of Baby Roland
Wesseling’s birthday

16

100

Anonymous

200

Mrs Susan Cresswell

100

10

Mr. & Mrs. James Heron100

Mrs. Midori Takahashi &25

Mrs. Janice Nobuto
Mr. Chris Barkley

In memory of Shoji & Sachi Takahashi
In memory of Tony & Kimi Takenaka
In memory of Ken & Ruth Tanino

Mrs. Donna Yoshimatsu

Mr. Ronald & Mrs. Jeanne Matsugu

80

Mrs. Betty M. Ura

60

150

Mr. Fie Young (Peter) SongMr. Terence Takashima

Mr. Michael & Mrs. May Ah-Sue

In Memoriam

20
60

100
200

In memory of Shouemon and

150

25

50

100

Mr. Jack & Ms. Karen Webb100

Mr. Robbie Grant

Mr. Patrick Dunlop

50

200

Mr. Peter Wakayama

35

10

100

Ms. Gayle Taguchi

Mrs. Elinor J. Dunlop

Mr. Wayne Yamashita

150

Mr. & Mrs. Ray Sora

100

50

Mr. Steve Seko

Mr. Andrejs Shubas

50

Mr. Larry & Mrs. Amy Wakisaka

Ms. Karen Tanino

100

Mr. Roy Sato

100

100

162

50

Mr. Martin Kobayashi

25

Ms. Amy Nishio

Mrs. Angela Sasaki

In memory of Roman T Yap

Mr. Nobuo & Mrs. Noriko Iromoto

100

30
20

Mr. William Cruz

1,000

Mr. & Ms. Richard Bouillon

100

Mr. Regan Takenaka

100

Mr. Sam & Mrs. Sumiko Nishiyama

Ms. Martha Arima

Mr. Carlo & Ms. Mary Ammendolia

Mr. Gary Kawaguchi &100

Mrs. Rumi Nguyen

Nihongo Art Exhibition

385

In appreciation of the JCCC Kendo ClubMr. Jim Abe & Ms. Debbie ClarryMrs. Gwen Edamura

350

Mrs. Irina Werner

150

In memory of Emiko Amy Yatabe

50

Ms. Patricia Tsuji

100

Ms. Shelley Sunohara

50

In memory of Fusako Yamamoto
In memory of Harold (Hirano)
Miwa

Mrs. Fujiye Ono

50

Mrs Tomeko Iwasa

50

In memory of Kaye Kazue Oda
Ms. Beverley Oda

500

Mrs. Lily Shigetomi

25

In memory of Fusako Yamamoto
In memory of Mitsuyoshi Ito
Anonymous

5,000

Hatsu Yamada

In memory of Umeko Kuba
Mr. John Barker

Mrs. Marie Ikeda

Mrs. Chiyo Inamoto
Mrs. Peggy TairaBill, Jean and Family
Ms. Judith Williams

Chris Kano Taiko Studio
Anonymous

250
50
50
25

108
75

210

Heritage

Mr. Hideo & Mrs. Naomi Takasaki
In memory of Lydia Yatabe

30

In memory of Toshi Yoshimatsu

50

In memory of Sally Bailey

Organization
Anime North

Toronto Japanese Film Festival

Oberon Capital Corporation
Friends of MNHCThe Crane

SHISEIDO (Canada) Inc.

Toronto Japanese Film Festival

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DONATIONSSupport Member
LeaderMrs. Valerie Nash

477

Dr. Neal & Mrs. Cary Anzai

110

Mr. George & Mrs. Amy Nakano

110PartnerMrs. Betty Kitazaki

127

DONATIONS TO THE FRIENDS OF THE MORIYAMANIKKEI HERITAGE CENTRE INSCRIPTIONSAPRIL 1, 2020 TO PRESENTT H E J C C C G R A T E F U L LY A C K N O W L E D G E S
T H E F OL L OW I N G D O NAT IO N S :Individuals/Couples

Keiko ICHIDA

In memory of Shichitaro & Naka Nagata

In Memory of Mother Hiroko Fukushima

Yoshi ICHIDA

Dr. Seiko Shirafuji

Kihup Boo (夫)Jiro Fukushima

Clayton Gyotoku and Jessie Ebata

Jamie Herman and Masako Katsuki
Chinatsu ICHIDA
Hiromi ICHIDA

Takako ICHIDA
Yumi ICHIDA

In memory of Sanaye Inouye

familyMr. Douglas Dwyer

Robert Yasuharu & Shizuko Hosui

GroupsLucas, Sayaka, and Emika Koolma

Crow Creek Settlement Reunion

Kadoguchi

In memory of Harold Hiroshi Matsubayashi

Checkmate Development
Hanayagi Essay GroupTHE CRANES:The National Tribute to Japanese Canadian LifeAPRIL 1, 2016 TO PRESENTT H E J C C C G R A T E F U L LY A C K N O W L E D G E S
T H E F OL L OW I N G D O NAT IO N S :443 In memory of parents Barron and Mary Wakabayashi					444 In memory of Shizuko Kadoguchi – Ikenobo Ikebana			
445 Sadakichi & Yukie Arai Ocean Falls BC 1921*						446 *Teiko Doug June Tom Dick Kay Mary Shirley Arai*						447 In memory of Taka Tanaka 1916-2011, Minoru & Keiko					448 To Honour Parents Carol & Miki Doi-Laura & Bob Doi					449-450 Team Sansei Canada 40th anniversary 2022						In memory of Glenn Sora (LW) and Brian Mori (D)						451 Jamie Herman and Masako Katsuki							D E C E M B E R 2 0 2 3 / J A N U A RY 2 0 2 4 V O L . 5 0 I S S U E 1

Mr and Mrs Brian Wakabayshi
Ikenobo Ikebana Societyof Toronto
Mr Richard Arai
Mr Richard Arai
Mr & Mrs Minoru Tanaka
Mr & Mrs Robert Doi
Mr. Robert Fukumoto
Mr. Gary Kawaguchi
Mr. Gordon Kitamura
Mr. Dan Maeda
Ms. Theresa Maeda
Mr. Gary Nasu
Mr. Reginald Nasu
Mr. Craig Okazaki
Mr. Stephen Saito
Mr. Gregory Sora
Mr. Steven Sumi
Oberon Capital Corporation
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COMMUNITY

JAPANESE CANADIAN CULTURALCENTRE KARAOKE CLUBGood news for fans and members of the JCCC Karaoke Club!
Plans are underway for our Annual New Year's Party which will be held on Sunday, January 14,
2024, starting at 1:00pm. The event will also incorporate the celebration of the Club's 40th anniversary which was delayed due to the pandemic. For those not aware, the Club was organized by thelate Roy Shin in March 1981 and continues to thrive to this day with a membership of just under forty.
These members are a mix of seniors from various walks of life and mainly those who are retired; however, this situation
could change if a venue is made available during a weekend slot. Also, the equipment is being updated to encompass digital sources, video feeds for karaoke, etc., thanks to the efforts of the JCCC and the Japanese Canadian Legacies Society.
We encourage all those past and present fans to help us celebrate this special occasion which will include obento alongwith lots of entertainment.

For additional information and/or tickets, contact the following:
Bob Nishikawa - 416-984-4111
Yosh Inouye - 647-977-4745

Cooking for Active
Seniors Classes
Cooking for Active Seniors Classes focus on using one
type of protein to make three simple, but different recipesthat will each serve one or two people.
Classes are limited to 16 persons to ensure participants
can actively participate in making each of the recipes. Afterthe cooking is done, everyone gets to taste the finishedproduct and enjoy the company of each other.
The January 25, 2024 class is:
What Came First, the Chicken or the Egg? This classfocuses on the versatility of eggs and chicken. Participants
will make Chawan Mushi, Egg Foo Yong, and Chicken Teriyaki
using these two tasty ingredients.
Registration: Classes are limited to 16 participants. Registration for each class date closes the Thursday prior to theclass and can be done online or at Reception (416-441-2345).
Cost is: JCCC members $25.00 +HST, non-members$30.00 +HST.

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健やかな老後をめざしてその68-フレイル（Frail）を予防しましょう！
マーナ豊澤英子（ 医学博士 老年看護スペシャリスト

mernagh@rogers.com ）「人生100年時代」と言われるようになりました。
医療や公衆衛生が進歩し、また、文化的・経済的に人々の生活が豊かになると、健康問題が改善されて、乳幼児の死亡率は下がり、高齢者も長生きできるようになります。
その結果、平均寿命は延びていきます。
これはとても喜ばしいことですよね！
ところが、喜んでばかりはいられない課題があるのです。
“長生きしている”と“現状を幸せに感じながら暮らしている”との間には大きな違いがあるのです。
その要因の１つに「健康寿命」があります。健康寿命とは「人の寿命において、健康上の問題で日常生活が制限されることなく生活できる期間」
のこ
とです。
もし、
わたし
（あなた）
が
「75歳になった時、衣食住の様々なことに誰かの助けが必要な状況になってしまい、
その後しだいに心身の機能が低下し、82歳で永眠した」としましょう。
この場合、寿命は82歳、健康寿命は75歳ということになります。
もちろん、どのような健康状態や生活状況で暮らしたとしても、人としての命の大事さに何ら変わりはありません。
しかし、やはり「できるなら自分で自分の事をやりたい、
人の手を借りずに外を歩きたい、
買い物へ行きたい、
大好
きなあの場所へ行きたい......」と願うのは当たり前です。
「もう少し健康に留意していれば、介護が必要となった７年間（上記の例の場合）を短かくできたのではないか」
つまり「平均寿命と健康寿命の差をなるべく小さくしよう！要介
護状態にならずに長生きしよう！」
が、フレイル予防の基本的な考え方です。
まさに、昔から人々が願う言葉「ピンピンコロリとあの世へ」
は、
この考え方そのものなのですね。
フレイルとは「年をとって心身の機能が低下した状態」です。
フレイルには精神面、身体面と社会面の３つの側面があります。
高齢期になると、仕事からの引退、兄弟姉妹や友人の死がもたらす喪失感、持病の悪化、
経済的不安、体力低下による活動の制限（交流機会の減少）などにより、
精神的に落ち込み、
うつ病を発症するきっかけが増えます。
また、認知症の人も増えていきます。
フレイルを防ぐためには、続けてきた趣味（ダンス、カラオケ、ゴルフ、水泳など）、
家庭内の役割や地域におけるボランティア活動を継続しましょう。
あるいは、新しいことに挑戦しましょう。
もし、心身に無理のない程度に仕事を続けることができれば、経済面の安心や生きがいにもなります。
何と言っても「フレイル予防に効果が高いのはみんなでワイワイやること」と報告されています。
”人々とつながる”ことが重要なのですね！
私の夫は、73歳の現在もフルタイムで働いています。
自宅でオンラインを使って画像診断を実施できますが、それでも大学病院へ出勤します。
人々と
会い、
語り、
お茶を飲む時間が楽しそうです。
自宅であれば、接するのは私だ
けですが、職場に行けば、
けっこう歩き、
たくさんの刺激に囲まれて、結果的に心身の機能低下を防ぎ、認知症予防にもつながります。
日本では
「亭主
（夫）
元気で留守がいい」
と言う揶揄
（やゆ）
を聞きますが、私も外で働くことを勧めています。
彼は、自宅で積極的かつ計画的に運動するタイプではないので、職場へ出勤することの意義は大きいと感じています。
もちろん、妻としては経済的にも大助かりです（大笑）。
来たる2024年が人々とつながる機会の多い日々となりますようお祈りいたします。

Congratulations Nyl andAdam
Congratulations to Nyl Yakura and his partner Adam Dong for winning a
2023 Pan Am Gold medal in Santiago, Chile at the beginning of November.
Nyl has been playing badminton since the age of 10 years old and realized
one of his dreams of representing Canada at the Tokyo Olympic Games in2020 and he now continues to strive for a second Olympic Games in 2024
in Paris.
You can learn more about Nyl and his passion, dedication and hardwork,by checking these links:
Links:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nyl_Yakura
https://www.instagram.com/nylyakura/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX3SgaJYIm-2owWQ3X8WSvQ
https://olympic.ca/team-canada/nyl-yakura/https://olympics.com/en/athletes/nyl-yakura
https://www.gofundme.com/f/knuuv-road-to-paris-2024

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JSS Web Page: https://jss.ca/

JSS プログラム：2023年12月& ２０２４年1月
2023年12月及び2023年12月 に予定されている JSSのプログラムです。
詳細やお申込みはJSS ウェブサイト、または416-385-9200、programs@
jss.caまで。

Check out our upcoming December 2023 & January 2024 programs（1）JSSイベント(1) JSS Eventsand events! *Pre-registration required. Visit our website and/or contact
416-385-9200 / programs@jss.ca for more details & RSVP.

歳末助け合いホリデードライブプログラム2023

The 24th Annual Holiday Drive

JSSは例年通り、ホリデードライブ（歳末助け合い運動）を開始しております。
コミュニティ内で生活上の助けを必要としている方々にホリデー前に支援をお届けできるよう、ぜひ皆様の温かな寄付をお寄せください！寄付の方法はホリデードライブウェブサイトをご覧ください。

Japanese Social Services is starting its annual Holiday Drive Program.

※お問合せはお気軽に、
JSS Holiday Driveチーム(holidaydrive@jss.
ca/416-385-9200)まで*For inquiries, please contact holidaydrive@jss.ca or 416-385-9200

Help us so that JSS can deliver support to our community members

in need for their warm holidays! Visit Holiday Drive Website for how
to support.

(2) e-Learning Series（2）モミジ＆JSSオンライン講座シリーズ※登録可能な講座・過去の講座一覧などシリーズ情報は、JSSウェブサイト :モミジ・JSS：オンライン講座シリーズをご覧ください。

*Visit our website for the list of seminars & past recordings.
How to become a Volunteer – Seniors
Wed. Jan 24, 3pm (English & Japanese)「ボランティアになるには - シニア編」
１月24日（水）15時（日本語＆英語）
本講座は、ボランティアとして参加することに興味があるシニアの方に最適です！ボランティア活動は、地域社会で積極的に活動し続けるための手段にもなります。

This session is great for seniors who are interested in getting involved
as volunteers! Explore how volunteering can be an avenue to stay active
and engaged in your community.
*Visit our website or contact programs@jss.ca to register※詳細・お申込みはJSSウェブサイト、またはprograms@jss.caまで(2) JSS Family Support Programs（3）JSS

Kakehashi no Kai is a monthly support group for parents raisingchildren (of any age) who are neurodiverse.

家族支援プログラム

１.かけはしの会オンライン交流会
発達障がいのお子さん（年齢不問）を持つ保護者の方のためのサポートグルー
プです。※ お申込み・お問合せは、
kakehashinokai@jss.caまで。
２.シングルマザーサポートグループ
シングルマザーおよびシングルマザーになることを視野に入れている方々を対象としたサポートグループです。※ お申込み・お問合せは、smsg@jss.ca まで。

1. クラフトクラブ交流会 第１・３水曜日、10時半～正午※ お問合せは、craftclub@jss.caまで。
毎週月曜日）※ お問合せはsenior.yoga@jss.caまで。
３. 懐かしい日本の歌を歌う会 第2・4月曜日、1３時半～１５時※ お問合せはutanokai_b@jss.caまで。

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2. Single Mother Support Group *Contact smsg@jss.ca

A monthly support group for single mothers and those considering
becoming single mothers to share information and experiences.
(3) JSS Regular Programs
1. Craft Club Social
Twice a month on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday, 10:30am - noon（3）
レギュラーJSSプログラム（日本語）

2. やさしいシニアヨガ（第17期：1/15～2/26

1. Kakehashi no Kai *Contact kakehashinokai@jss.ca*RVSP at craftclub@jss.ca
2. Easy Yoga for Seniors(Term 17: Mondays, Jan 6 - Feb 26, 10:00 - 11:30am)*Contact senior.yoga@jss.ca
3. Nostalgic Japanese Song Singing Group
Twice a month on 2nd and 4th Monday, 1:30-3:00 pm*Contact utanokai_b@jss.ca

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Come andvolunteer with
the JCCC!
Scan the QR
Code or email
volunteer@jccc.on.ca tofind out more.

Office Space Available
at JCCC
Come and join the community!
We have office space available for lease at
the JCCC (from 672 – 2,693 sq. ft.)
Please contact our property manager, Jim
Abe for more details at:
Cell: 416-884-8328, email: jim@abecopml.
com, or Nao Seko: 416-579-6921“It feels good to know
it’s all taken care of”
Completing your final
plans is importantfor your family’s
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Take the first step
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