Entries by Danielle Kinvig

Hair Stylist Changes at Menno Home

Amy Maurer, the hairstylist at Menno Home East 1 is taking a break to have a baby! We are grateful for the wonderful way that she has served our residents as our hairstylist. Amy is cheerful and brings a smile as she spends time and does hair! We wish Amy all the best as she welcomes her baby […]

Family and Friends – April 20th

Family and Friends (Family Council) Connections Thursday, April 20, 2017 1:30 pm – 2:30pm Menno Home Chapel Coffee, Tea, Refreshments are provided Special Guest: Ruth Neufeld, Life Enrichment Coordinator Ruth will be speaking about her new role as Life Enrichment coordinator at Menno Place. Come and be encouraged as to how this new role will impact […]

Medication Safety for your Loved One

How are medications determined for residents living at Menno Home and Menno Hospital? At Menno Hospital, prescriptions and over the counter medications must be provided by Abbotsford Regional Hospital Pharmacy. At Menno Home, prescriptions and over the counter medications must be provided by Rexall Pharmacy. Menno Place respects the decision of both pharmacists and doctors […]

Generous people improve the quality of life for seniors

For more than 60 years, the Mennonite Benevolent Society has been the recipient of the kind gifts of individuals who generously support the care and quality of life for seniors in our community. In the 1980’s, the community of support raised the funds for our beautiful chapel at Menno Hospital. This chapel is able to […]

Staff Team Recognized for Excellence

Menno Place initiated the Team Member Appreciation Tea in February 2013 and holds this event annually.  This year it was held on March 28, 2017 recognizing staff for their contributions in the past year.  At the event staff are recognized for their years of service, excellent attendance and three special awards are given in the […]

Concerts in Care

Concerts in Care take place the first Tuesday of every month. From magical gypsy jazz to classical piano, Concerts in Care provide high-quality professional musical concerts to We have enjoyed the magical gypsy jazz, waltz, old time swing music and ballads of Van Django. Performing for the residents of Menno Place, this acclaimed quartet brought […]

$500 million for seniors in British Columbia

Health Minister Terry Lake said the government will spend $500 million over the next four years to improve care for seniors, setting a target to average 3.36 direct-care hours daily to seniors in publicly funded private and non-profit residential care homes. This funding announcement is a pivotal moment for seniors and their families in British […]

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 […]