Momiji
Education

Fall 2024

This October, Momiji Health Care Society is relaunching its Education
Program! We’re starting off small, with 6 weekly classes, and 3 one-dayworkshops. Join us at 3555 Kingston Road (Markham Road & Kingston Road)—we’re so excited to open our doors again to new and returning students!

Why Momiji

Momiji
Education

With so many great options for classes around the city, what makes Momiji
special?

Our facilities. The Frank H. Hori Community Centre is an inviting,beautiful space, and a great environment for learning!
Our instructors. Many of our friendly and knowledgeable instructors
have returned to teach this fall!
Our students. Classes are full of camaraderie that instills a real sense ofcommunity and connection!
Our class variety. Even in this small relaunch, we have endeavoured toprovide a range of classes:
exercise,wellness, bodyart,
creativity

Japanese
cultureculinary

Our cause. By enrolling in our education courses, you are supporting
the work Momiji does providing services & programs for our seniors!

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How to Register

Fall 2024 Course Registration starts at
9am on Wednesday, October 2nd
Online: To register online, follow this link to our online form. It will be available starting at
9am on October 2nd.
Call in: To register over the phone, call 416-261-6683, ext. 259 after 9am on October 2nd.
All registering students will initially be put on a Wait List for the class or workshop. The
classes/workshops will then be filled on a first come, first served basis. All applicants will becontacted the week of October 7th - 11th, whether they have successfully enrolled, or ifthey remain on a Wait List. All courses and workshops are subject to minimum andmaximum enrollment.
Payment: After enrolment confirmation, payment can be made via e-transfer, or on the firstday of class with cash or cheque. Please arrive early to pay.

Refund Policy: Once a course or workshop has begun, payments made for the course orworkshop will be non-refundable and non-transferable.
Cancellation Policy: On occasion, classes may have to be cancelled due to circumstances
beyond our control. Although every effort will be made to reschedule them, it may notalways be possible to do so.

Momiji
Education
Mondays
10 am – 12 noon
8 classes:
October 21 to
December 9Adults: $130
Seniors: $125
Tuesdays
11 am - 11:45 am
8 classes:
October 22 to
December 10Adults: $100
Seniors: $90

Weekly Classes

Watercolour Painting
with Hi-Sook Barker

This course is designed for students of all levels. Learn how topaint loose, light, transparent, beautiful watercolours with anexperienced teacher. Traditional watercolour technique will beintroduced and taught with impressionist style from the basics.
List of required materials to be provided by instructor.

Total Bodywith Lynda Kirow

Looking to have a total body workout? This is your class! This
strength conditioning class is a total body workout that will
target all major muscle groups. Suitable for all ages.

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Weekly Classes
Yoga Be SeatedWednesdays
10:30 am 11:30 am
8 classes:
October 23 toDecember 11
Adults: $110
Seniors: $100

This class is designed for people who would like to participate inyoga but would have difficulty doing the mat work. Chairs areused to modify postures and for balance enabling participants
to practice safely. Now you can get the benefits of yoga whileusing a chair.

Wednesdays
3 pm – 3:45 pm

Mind & Body Yoga

with Anita Thachukwith Tokiko Lepik

8 classes:
October 23 toDecember 11

Meditation is the quieting of the mind in an attempt to relax
one’s thoughts and body. The goal is to become more aware ofwhat is happening inside the mind, body, and surrounding
Adults: $70
environment. In addition to meditation, part of the class will
Seniors: $60+trial the first class involve mat yoga. This class will help you get into the habit ofpositive thinking. Bring your own mat.
for only $5!

Japanese Basics

Wednesdays
6:30 pm - 8 pm
with Noriko Furuya
8 classes:
October 23 to For absolute beginners. Become acquainted with the JapaneseDecember 11
language by developing listening, speaking and reading skills.
Adults: $90
Participants will increase their understanding of cultural context
Seniors: $80+ $5 material fee as they practice basic and useful daily expressions.

Thursdays
11:30 am 12:30 pm
7 classes:
October 31 toDecember 12
Adults: $95
Seniors: $85

Fitness for Zoomers
with Lauren SingletonA FUNctional workout, including low-impact cardio, resistanceand body weight training for strength, core stability andbalance, and some great stretch/release work. Modifications
will be offered. Join us for this light-hearted, fun and safe
workout. Beginners welcome. Please bring a resistance/dynaband if you have one.

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EducationWorkshops

Halloween Origami Workshop
with Mika Fukuma
Saturday, October 26th

10 am - 11:30 am

Registration Fee: $20
Material Fee: $5

This Halloween surprise your friends and family by creating some origami decorationsof ghosts and pumpkins at this easy origami workshop. Suitable for anyone who is abeginner including children above 6 years old (accompanied by a parent or guardian).
All supplies will be provided.

Folded Paper Kimono Doll Cards
with Irene Sakata

Saturday, November 2nd

10 am - 12:30 pm

Registration Fee: $35
Material Fee: $28

Paper making and craft is an ancient Japanese art form still enjoying worldwide
popularity. In this workshop participants will make 2 different patterns fromprepared kits in a variety of colours and patterns. Kits made by the instructor will
include all materials needed to complete each card: instructions, templates, papers,embellishments, card and envelope. Participants will make three cards in total: oneof each pattern and a third of their choice. All necessary tools and tape will be
provided.

Holiday Cookies Workshop
with Irene Sakata

Sunday, December 8th

10 am - 12:30 pm

Registration Fee: $35
Material Fee: $28

Participants will prepare three types of cookies, each yielding at least two dozen cookies perrecipe. After the recipes are demonstrated, participants will prepare the dough for baking at
home. This dough can also be frozen for future use. Butter is used for each recipe but
shortening can be substituted. Participants’ preference for butter or shortening will beconfirmed after registration. All ingredients, recipes, and instructions are provided.
Participants are asked to bring equipment from home. The list will be provided atregistration. Some extra equipment will be available for use in class. Types of Cookies:
Demerara Sugar Shortbread, Cherry Bars, Sheila Irving Shortbread.