Timeline of Events in MBS History

  • 1952 - December 20th: Initial discussion regarding a home for the frail and aging
  • 1953 - March 20th: Decision to organize as a society
  • 1953 - September 1st: Certificate of Incorporation issued for the Mennonite Benevolent Society
  • 1954 - First Menno Home structure
  • 1956 - Menno Home addition
  • 1960 - Menno Hospital initial phase
  • 1961 - MBS staff house on Marshall Road
  • 1965 - Menno Hospital addition
  • 1971 - Menno Home expansion “Phase 1” (West)
  • 1974 - Menno Home expansion “Phase 2” (East)
  • 1982 - Menno Pavilion initial phase (“Pauls Pavilion”)
  • 1990 - Menno Home Special Care “Chalet”
  • 1990 - Menno Home South Wing (replacing original 1950s structures)
  • 1992 - Menno Hospital East Wing addition
  • 1992 - Menno Pavilion second phase
  • 1998 - Menno Terrace
  • 1998 - Menno Hospital East Wing – second floor addition
  • 2003 - 50th MBS Anniversary Celebration
  • 2005 - Menno Terrace East
  • 2009 - Purchase of Ebenezer Home property
  • 2010 - Primrose Gardens

A detailed account of MBS history from 1953 - 2003 can be found in our 50th Anniversary book, "Menno Place: Encompassed by Compassion". To order your copy, call MBS offices at 604.859.7631.

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