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National Day for Truth & Reconciliation – Sept 30September 30, 2022 - 6:00 am
National Seniors Day – Oct 1, 2022September 29, 2022 - 7:07 pm- The Best Christmas Present for 2020 – Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine for our Residents!December 19, 2020 - 4:30 am
COVID-19 OUTBREAK UPDATE: NOVEMBER 29November 29, 2020 - 3:23 pm
Hymn Stories – April 2024
/in Family and FriendsThis poem, written by an Irish woman named Jean Sophia Pigott, became the favorite hymn of J. Hudson Taylor, the great missionary to China. Find out how the hymn Jesus, I am Resting, Resting helped strengthen the faith of an overwhelmed man near breakdown.
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Hymn Stories – March 2024
/in Family and FriendsThe authors of the this month’s modern hymn are committed to creating a more timeless musical style that every generation can sing. Find out more about In Christ Alone by Keith & Kristyn Getty and Stuart Townsend.
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Leonard Klassen – Manager of Community Enrichment
/in Getting to Know Our TeamI am pleased to announce that Leonard Klassen is the successful candidate for the Manager of Community Enrichment role at Menno Apartments, effective February 12, 2024. Leonard is a proven leader who has overseen the move-in process for more than 250 apartment suites at Menno Apartments since he began working here three years ago.
Staff Appreciation & Service Awards 2024
/in Family and FriendsMenno Place celebrates 840 years of staff milestones and 21 special service awards.
Hymn Stories – February 2024
/in Family and FriendsThis month’s hymn is Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty penned by English minister, Reginald Heber, in the early 19th century. Heber was a gifted poet and hymnist who faithfully served his small congregation. After his death, his widow discovered he had written over 50 hymns. She succeeded in publishing his work and brought them to the forefront of the Christian community.
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Jessy Manhas – Manager of People & Culture
/in Getting to Know Our TeamOur recruitment journey has taken some time, but I am so very pleased to announce that we are at the end of our search. Jessy Manhas has been awarded the position and will start in her new role effective January 29th.
Hymn Stories – January 2024
/in Family and FriendsJanuary’s hymn is Trusting Jesus. This textually and musically simple expression of child-like trust in Jesus has met the daily spiritual needs of many of God’s people to the present time.
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Celebrating 70 Years of Compassionate Care – Watch Now
/in Family and FriendsOver the past 70 years Menno Place has provided trusted care to more 27,000 seniors. As part of the celebrations for the 70th anniversary we interviewed current and former staff and residents about the impact Menno Place has had in their lives. These are their stories.
Hymn Stories – December 2023
/in Family and FriendsJoy is the keynote of the entire Advent season, especially for the Christian, who realizes its spiritual significance – God Himself invading this world and providing a means whereby sinful man might live eternally. Joy to the World is generally considered to be one of the most joyous Christmas hymns in existence, not in the sense of merry-making, but in the deep and solemn realization of what Christ’s birth has meant to mankind. Find out more about this hymn by Isaac Watts.
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Jacob Doss – Manager of Dining Experience
/in Getting to Know Our TeamJacob will begin his work at Menno Place on November 27th, orienting with with Angela Ross-Fehr in her final weeks prior to her retirement.