Butterfly Release Celebration

Date: Friday, June 16, 2023

Time: 3:00 pm

Location: Menno Place Courtyard

Gates open at 2:30pm | Butterflies available for pick-up at 2:45pm

Refreshments to Follow

A joyful time to release butterflies into the beautiful courtyard. Join with residents to share a special moment of excitement as butterflies are released by those who have pre-purchased a butterfly in anticipation of sharing this precious memory together.

Memorial Service

Menno Place holds an annual Memorial Service for those who have passed away in the previous year. This is held in conjunction with the Butterfly Release for those who wish to remember a loved one through the releasing of a butterfly. The Memorial Service takes place at 2pm in the Hospital Chapel just prior to the Butterfly Release. The primary contacts of all those who’ve passed away between June 1, 2022 and May 31, 2023 will receive an invitation to attend the memorial. If you’d like to view the livestream, you may do so here at the time of the event.

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Who purchases a butterfly for release?

  • Residents who would enjoy releasing a butterfly
  • Family members who want to honour the life of a loved one who has passed away
  • Friends and family who want to honour the life of a resident who is living at Menno Place, creating a special moment and memory
  • Staff who want to remember a resident or celebrate the life of a resident at Menno Place

How much does a butterfly cost? What is the money for?

In order to release a butterfly, each participant will purchase a butterfly for $25. This will cover the cost of the butterfly, and all remaining proceeds will go towards our Pet Therapy program.

Why butterflies?

We see the butterfly as a symbol of transformation and transition because of its impressive process of metamorphosis. The butterfly moves from egg to larvae to pupa and emerges from the cocoon with grace and beauty. This reminder encourages us to move through our own transitions with hope and grace, embracing the next stage of life.

A butterfly’s metamorphosis is also symbolic of faith. The butterfly beckons us to keep our faith as we undergo transitions in our lives. We can see that toiling, fretting and anger are useless against the turning tides of change. The butterfly invites us to recognize this for our own transitions.

How do I purchase a butterfly?

  • Complete your purchase on our website, using the form at the top of this page.
  • Visit Reception at Menno Apartments (located in Terrace East and Primrose Gardens) to use cash to purchase a butterfly for the event.

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Butterfly for Release
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