Upcoming Events – August 2017
There are lots of exciting things happening in the next month! Check out what’s going on…
Once Again, Menno Place hits a Hole-in-One!
With the sun shining, the balloons up and the ribbon hung, Menno Place gathered for the grand opening of the putting green and lawn bowling alley. As BC’s largest campus of care, with over 700 residents, Menno Place is continually finding new ways to promote healthy and energetic living for seniors. There was an air of childlike excitement, as everyone knew that in just a few minutes they would get to play…
Honour a Loved One
There are 12 brand new, lovely benches at Menno Place.
Donate a bench to honour a loved one…
Grateful Hearts
In the last several months there have been some exciting additions to the Menno Place campus, and we are so thankful…
Pausing to Celebrate and Remember with our Annual Butterfly Release
Menno Place hosted their second annual Butterfly Release Celebration for seniors, families, and staff in the beautifully landscaped courtyard in the center of the 11-acre campus of care in Abbotsford.
Residents, family members, and staff were encouraged to purchase butterflies for release on this very special occasion…
Job Opportunity – Life Enrichment Coordinator
LIFE ENRICHMENT COORDINATOR – THE APARTMENTS AT MENNO PLACE – Are you looking for a meaningful job that maximizes your effective interpersonal relationship and communication skills? As Life Enrichment Coordinator, you are the liaison who communicates with seniors and their families before, during and after they become a part of the Menno Place community. You are key to exceptional customer service for those who are enquiring or planning to move to Menno Apartments. You help to create outstanding resident experiences that exceed the expectations of residents and their families once Menno Place is their home. Join Abbotsford’s fifth largest employer, serving 700 seniors in 6 buildings on 11 acres. This is a full-time salaried position with competitive compensation and benefits. Full job description: https://www.mennoplace.ca/careers Apply by end of business day – August 11, 2017. Send resume to: recruitment@mennoplace.ca
Heidi’s Scarves in the Fireside Treasures Gift Store – June 29
Where: The Fireside Treasures Gift Store
When: June 29th, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Heidi’s Jewelry and Scarves is setting up shop at the Fireside Treasures Gift Store on June 29th, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Stop on by to browse her selection of jewelry and scarves.
Canada Day Celebrations – June 30
WHERE: Menno Place Courtyard
WHEN: Friday, June 30th, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Please join us for the 150th Canada Day Celebrations coming up on Friday, June 30th! We will be having a Classic Car Show and entertainment by The Swell Guys at 2:00 PM. Festivities start at 11:00 AM in the Menno Place Courtyard.
Family and Friends – May 18
Family and Friends (Family Council) Connections
Thursday, May 18, 2017
1:30 pm – 2:30pm
Menno Home Chapel
Coffee, Tea, Refreshments are provided
Special Guest:
Kenneth Martin, Comfort Keepers
Comfort Keepers is widely recognized as a leading provider of quality in-home care to seniors and other clients who need help with the activities of daily living. Our goal is to enrich the lives of our clients as we enable them to maintain the highest possible level of independent living in their own home for as long as possible.
The special people who deliver our unique brand of in-home care, whom we call Comfort Keepers, are carefully selected, screened and trained to provide professional, compassionate care.
Family and Friends meetings occur every third Thursday of the month (excluding July and August) from 1:30-2:30pm. Coffee, tea and refreshments will be provided. Family, friends, representatives of Menno Home and Menno Hospital residents are invited to attend.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Dan Janzen, Social Worker
Precy De Armas, Social Worker
Family & Friends Council – June 15th- Dementia Care
Come and join us to discover how family and friends can be supported and involved in residents’ lives at Menno Home and Hospital.
Thursday, June 15th
1:30 – 2:30pm
Menno Home Chapel
Family and Friends is a group consisting of resident family members, friends and representatives who work together with staff to maintain and enhance the quality of life of residents and provide a voice in decisions that affect their loved ones. Refreshments are served.
Special Guest: Liezel Hippsley – Dementia Care
Rexall Health Solutions provides pharmacy services to residents of long term care (LTC), assisted living (AL), retirement communities, group homes, addiction recovery and hospice. The Rexall Health Solutions Clinical Steering Committee informs best practices used by our clinical team, evaluates new clinical information, and brings new educational programs to life.
Liezel Hippsley is an RN with over 20 years’ experience working with Seniors. Her career includes experience in surgery, medical, community, and LTC where she specialized in Dementia care. In LTC, Liezel was a Care coordinator, nurse educator, and DOC. In Rexall, she is the account manager for LTC, AL/IL, mental health, group homes and hospice care. She acts as the liaison between homes, pharmacy and head office. One of her roles is to coordinate special projects, facilitate education and implement contractual obligations. Come see how her work supports the lives of the residents at Menno Place in the next Family Council.
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Facilitators:
Dan Janzen – Social Worker
Precy de Armas – Social Worker
