Entries by Danielle Kinvig

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 […]

Book Review: Rich in Years – Finding Peace and Purpose in a Long Life

Book Review by Barrie McMaster Rich in Years; Finding Peace and Purpose in a Long Life Johann Christoph Arnold Plough Publishing: 2013 Some books on seniors issues get right down to the nubby bits of aging that many oldsters and adult youngsters do not want to face. But this is a book that attempts to […]

$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 […]

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 […]