JCCC Workshop Series: Cooking for Active Seniors
The JCCC’s Cooking for Active Seniors workshop series is designed for adults 55 and older who want to prepare simple, flavourful meals with confidence and ease. Each workshop emphasizes practical cooking techniques, accessible ingredients, and the pleasure of making delicious food in a welcoming, hands-on environment.
Each session introduces participants to nutrition basics, Japanese pantry ingredients, and a range of cooking methods suited to everyday home cooking. During the workshop, attendees prepare and cook a main dish along with either a side dish or dessert, then sit down to enjoy what they have made.
Recipes are selected with convenience in mind. The workshops prioritize proteins and vegetables that are commonly found in most refrigerators or easy to purchase at local grocery stores, making the dishes practical to recreate at home.
The series features Japanese Canadian homestyle recipes passed down through families, shared in community cookbooks, or drawn from the JCCC’s Just Add Shoyu cookbook. Some traditional Japanese recipes are also adapted from chefs who specialize in Japanese homestyle cooking. Whatever their source, the recipes are chosen for their ease, warmth, and enjoyment.
Class Schedule for 2026-2027
- September 24, 2026 – Soba noodles with vegetables & beef with a tamari, lime, ginger dressing and a dessert
- November 26, 2026 – BBQ Salmon and winter vegetables
- January 28, 2027 - Japanese Doria Curry Rice with a side salad
- March 18, 2027 – Onigiri three ways with miso soup
- May 20, 2027 – Let’s make Bentos
- July 15, 2027 – Our take on Japanese Street Food
Please note that we will apprise registrants of any menu changes should they arise and we are unable to accommodate any allergies to food ingredients required for the recipes.
Each class runs from 11:00am to no later than 3:00pm and are limited to 18 participants who need to bring their own apron and head covering for each class.
Registration
- Registration for each class opens 5 weeks prior to the date of the class and closes one week prior to the class.
- Registration is online and a payment of $30.00 + HST for JCCC members and $35.00 + HST for non-members must be made at the time of registration to secure your spot.
- No refunds or credits will be given once your have registered.
- Please request accommodations for accessibility needs during registration if required.
- Age requirement: 55 years and older