MENNO PLACE CAMPUS
Menno Place Campus is one of the largest senior's care campuses in British Columbia. There are 700 seniors living on 11 acres across from the Abbotsford Regional Hospital. Menno Place is governed by the Mennonite Benevolent Society which founded faith-based seniors care on this location in 1953.
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CONTACT US
Menno Place
32945 Marshall Road
Abbotsford, BC V2S 1K1
604.859.7631
info@mennoplace.ca
More Information: 604.851.4000
A Dementia Roadmap for Families – pt. 2
/in ArticlesKnown as the disease of a thousand goodbyes, dementia affects
about 1 in 7 Canadians over the age of 70 (alzheimers.org). While
different kinds of dementia vary in their initial presentation and rate
of progression, there are features of the dementia journey common
to all…
CHANGE OF LOCATION: Jean’s Academy Music Performance Jan 13th
/in Family and FriendsCHANGE OF LOCATION: NOW @ TERRACE DINING ROOM
A Dementia Roadmap for Families
/in Articles, Sharon SimpsonKnown as the disease of a thousand goodbyes, dementia affects
about 1 in 7 Canadians over the age of 70 (alzheimers.org). While
different kinds of dementia vary in their initial presentation and rate
of progression, there are features of the dementia journey common
to all…
January Events – Highlights for the Month
/in Events, Family and FriendsHere’s a list of just some of the events happening in January!
We encourage Families and Friends to join residents at these events as they are very special and wonderful to enjoy together.
I Bring Joy…
/in Family and FriendsJOY shows up in surprising places and in surprising ways at a seniors campus of care.
Watch a moving video of how one of our housekeepers brings joy every day!
Did you know we’re on social media?
/in Family and FriendsOne of the best ways to keep up with what’s happening at Menno Place is to follow us on some of our other pages!
Menno Place Facebook – Keep up with current events and news from the Menno Place Campus.
Menno Place Instagram – Pictures of everything from concerts to delicious snacks!
Humans of Menno Place – A Facebook page that chronicles the stories of the people who make up our community.
Ten Things I’ve Learned…
/in Articles, Sharon SimpsonA year after changing career paths and becoming involved in senior care, Sharon Simpson reflected on the ten biggest lessons she has taken from her work at Menno Place…
Family and Friends – December 14th
/in Family and FriendsFamily and Friends (Family Council) Connections
Thursday, December 14
1:30 pm – 2:30pm
Menno Home Chapel
Coffee, Tea, Refreshments are provided
Join Us!
If you are supporting a loved one in Menno Home or Hospital, come and be a part of our family and friends council on December 14 at 1:30-2:30 in the Menno Home Chapel.
Special Guests:
Come learn more about their roles and what they do for the residents here at Menno Home and Hospital. We will also have a time for discussion to support one another.
Discussion:
This month’s discussion will be focused on sharing stories of your loved one during the Christmas season.
For those who are comfortable, please bring a photo or a story of your loved one.
Looking forward to see you there!
Dan Janzen, Social Worker
Precy De Armas, Social Worker
December Highlights
/in Family and FriendsCelebrating the Christmas Season – December Highlights!
December 8th: Trip to Potter’s Store Christmas Display
December 8th : Christmas Light Tour
Pavilion:
December 5th: 2:30 PM-Dining Room – Christmas Children Choir
December 6th: 2:30-Dining Room- Friends and Family Christmas Tea with Russ and Carolyn Bailey
December 11th: 2:00 PM-Dining Room- Rexall Pharmacy Presentation: “Fall Prevention”
December 12th: 7:00 PM-Christmas Concert- MB Church
December 13th: 2:30 PM-Dining Room – Christmas Carols
Primrose:
December 5th: 7:30 PM- Dining Room-Christmas Concert-MB Church
December 6th: 2:30 PM – Dining Room- Fraser Valley String Quartet
December 7th: 10:00 AM – Activity Room- Christmas Cookie Decorating with Jackson Elementary Students
December 14th: 2:30 PM -Dining Room- Friends and Family Christmas Tea with Russ and Carolyn Bailey
December 20th: 2:30 – Christmas Hymn Sing in the Activity Room
Terrace:
December 2nd: 2:30 PM – Dining Room: Freestyle Dance Group Performance
December 7th: Christmas Cookie Decoration with Grade 12 Students – TE 1st Floor Lounge
December 9th: Beata Christmas Choir-TE 4th Floor Lounge
December 11th: Rexall Pharmacy: “Fall Prevention” – TE 1st Floor Lounge
December 13th: 2-3:30: Rexall Pharmacy Welcome Party – 1st Floor Lounge
December 16th: Creative Music Factory: Christmas Recital: 2:30 PM – Dining Room
December 19th: 7:00 PM – Christmas Concert- MB Church
December 21st: 2:30 PM -Dining Room- Friends and Family Christmas Tea with Russ and Carolyn Bailey
December 22nd: 2:30 PM – Christmas Hymn Sing-4th Floor Lounge
MEI Choir Performs Dec 21st
/in Events, Family and Friends