Menno Place is Prepared for Snow Storm!
As you likely know, Menno Place has been hit by a west coast snow storm! With over 38cms falling in Abbotsford, it has taken a skilled and dedicated to team to ensure safety and care without interruption!
All is well at Menno Place in this snowstorm! We are proud of our staff who are dedicated to their service of seniors everyday – and even when the weather is crazy snowy! Parking lots are cleared for visitors. Generators have been checked and are ready for any power outages. Service and care continue without interruption. Seniors are warm, well-fed and safe! Our teams are absolutely amazing!
Thank you to all the staff who ensure the safety and care for more than 700 seniors everyday! All are warm, well-fed, safe and cared for!
Hair Stylist Changes at Terrace East
We would like to thank Joanne Smid, the hairstylist at Terrace East, for her awesome services over the last 5 years. Joanne made all who visited her feel welcomed and special while spending time with her.
Joanne’s last day will be December 30, 2016.
We are happy to announce that Karen Gordon will be taking on the contract of hairstylist at Terrace East. Karen has years of experience in hairstyling at Menno Hospital and we look forward to her contribution.
To book an appointment call:
604.556.8595
Keeping our tenants at Menno Apartments looking beautiful!
Special Christmas Events at Menno Place
It’s the most wonderful time of the year!!
What are the seniors at Menno Place doing to celebrate Christmas?
December 14th at 2:30 pm: “The Gift” Play- Terrace Dining Room
Friends & Family Christmas Tea with Entertainment
Pavilion – December 12th at 2:30pm
Primrose Gardens – December 13th at 2:30pm
Terrace – December 15th at 2:30pm
December 22nd at 2:30 pm- Abigail’s Students Christmas Concert
For Menno Home an Menno Hospital – check the Recreation Calendars for specific events – too many to name them all! Click Here
Wishing you a meaningful walk through the Advent Season
It is celebrated during the four Sundays preceding Christmas Day and ends on Christmas Eve. The season resounds with the cries of the ancient prophets and John the Baptist’s proclamations that the Lord is near.
The Advent Season marks the beginning of the church year.
And so we pray…
O holy God, open unto us light for our darkness, courage for our fear, hope for our despair.
O God of peace, open to us peace for our turmoil, joy for our sorrow, strength for our weakness.
O generous God, open our hearts to receive the gift of your presence.
Amen.
2016 Premier’s Award Finalist – Promoting Innovation and Excellence
Carbon Neutral Government Program: Catalyzing Public Sector Climate Action – Ministry of Environment and Partners
Menno Home and Hospital – Partnership – Provincial Finalist Award 2016
Dear Karen (CEO),
Congratulations! We have the pleasure of informing you that British Columbia’s (BC) Carbon Neutral Government Program was recently recognized at the 2016 Premier’s Awards ceremony as one of the provincial finalists in the partnership category….
We would like to personally thank Menno Home and Hospital for your ongoing commitent to climate action and carbon neutral operations. Attached please find Menno Home and Hospital’s copy of the finalist award certificate.
We encourage you to display this certificate publicly,
Thank you,
Watch this Spotlight video highlighting the achievements and impacts of the Carbon Neutral Government commitment. Click here.
Why do staff use their phones at work?
Have you seen the staff using their phones at work?
Don’t worry… they are working!
Menno Place has been moving away from paper and toward electronic work tasks, care tasks and recording of information. This means that many of the care staff, laundry team, maintenance workers and others carry a phone with them that tells them their tasks for the day.
This has resulted in an increased level of efficiency and quality of work. The care staff will be using new software with phones to easily access resident’s care needs and provide the care they need with accuracy, ease and clarity.
If you see someone using their phone at work, be assured, they are probably working!
If you have any questions or concerns, please ask a nurse or receptionist. They will be able to answer your questions or guide you to the person who can!
Family & Friends Network – December 15th
Come and join us to discover how family and friends can be supported and involved in residents’ lives at Menno Home and Hospital.
Thursday, December 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 served.
Facilitators:
Dan Janzen – Social Worker
Ruth Neufeld – Social Services
