Ottawa Japanese Community Association & Cultural Centre
OJCA/OJCC-hosted events.
When: Sunday October 2, 2022 from 1:00 – 2:30
Where: Ottawa Japanese Cultural Centre (Unit B16 2285 St. Laurent Blvd)
Please note there has been a change in schedule and the OJCA will be holding its AGM before the OJCC. The updated agenda is attached.
Mask-wearing will not be mandatory, but is recommended. For those members who do not feel comfortable enough to attend in person, Please email us at contact@ojca.ca and request to attend virtually.
Saturday, June 11th @ Britannia Park Trolley Station 11 am – 3 pm
Parking is available to the east and west of the Trolley Station (Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre lot is the west side).
Hamburgers and refreshments will be served but we encourage you to bring something to enjoy yourself!
Sunday, June 5th 9:30am to 3:00pm
Come One, Come All to the OJCC’s first in-person event since the centre’s closure due to the pandemic! With so many special items for sale you are bound to find something that fits your fancy!
Get your creative hat on and make your one-of-a-kind Nengajyo for the New Year!
Three lucky winners will be selected at random to receive some fun prizes courtesy of the OJCC!
Start date: November 22nd, 2021 (Monday)
Closing date: December 27th, 2021
Enter the contest in 3 easy steps:
1. Download the template of your choice
Children 3-6
Children 7-13
Teens & Adults 14+
OR
Get them in-person at OJCC on Mochi pick-up dates: Saturday, November 27 (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.), Sunday, November 28 (noon – 4 p.m.), and Thursday, December 9 (6 – 9 p.m.)
2. Colour, colour, colour and take a picture of your Nengajyo card!
3. Upload your colored Nengajyo on Facebook OJCA – OJCC or Instagram @ojca_ojcc with tag #ojcanengajyo
OR
Send your submission to us via email: communications@OJCA.ca
We have 3 different templates you can choose from this year, courtesy of OJCA board member Rie Nakamura Drolet.
Have fun colouring!
Although there will be no in-person Mochitsuki event this year, frozen Mochi has been lovingly prepared by volunteers and will be available to OJCA members!! Kirimochi (cut mochi) will be kept frozen for you to pick-up.
Special price: $6 for a bag of 8 pieces (a $9 value!). As a bonus, the first 20 people to order will also receive a complimentary gift.
To order: Please complete the Frozen Mochi Order Form and follow the instructions for payment. Payments need to be by INTERAC e-transfer to ojca.treasurer@gmail.com
Deadline for orders: December 6, 2021, or while quantities last.
Pick-up address: Ottawa Japanese Cultural Centre (OJCC), 2285 St. Laurent Blvd. unit B16.
Pick-up will be
November 27. Sat. (10 am – 2pm), 28. Sun. (Noon – 4 pm) and December 9 Thu.(6 – 9 pm). OJCC Crafts will also be available for sale on these dates.
Physical-distancing measures will be in place. Please wear a mask.
Supply is limited and mochi is available on a pre-ordered, pre-paid, pick-up basis only. For any questions about frozen mochi orders, please contact: ojca.treasurer@gmail.com
We wish you all a fun and safe holiday!
