Entries by Danielle Kinvig

Residential Care Survey – for Residents and Families – Coming in the Fall of 2016

On May 9, 2016, BC’s Senior Advocate, Isobel Mackenzie  announced the launch of a province-wide Residential Care Survey of 27,000 residents living in 303 publicly-subsidized care homes in British Columbia. The survey will take place in the fall of 2016 and will explore a range of questions on privacy, food, safety and security, comfort, respect and […]

BC Care Providers Annual Conference 2015

The 38th Annual BCCPA Conference (BC Care Providers Association) was attended by two members of the Mennonite Benevolent Society Board, along with the entire Executive Team. We are grateful to a member of the MBS Board who offered their place in Whistler to reduce cost, permitting the entire Executive Team to participate. The theme of […]

Concert in Care – June 7th at 10:30AM – You’re Invited!

You are invited to join with residents for this beautiful professional concert! No admission cost. Tuesday, June 7 at 10:30am in the Menno Hospital Chapel ONYX TRIO   The Onyx Trio was formed in 2014 out of a deep desire to explore and share the repertoire of the last one hundred years. Ever since Claude Debussy […]

Family and Friends Network – June 16

Come and join us to discover how family and friends can be supported and involved in residents’ lives at Menno Home and Hospital. Thursday, June 16th, 2016 1:30 – 2:30pm Menno Hospital Chapel We are looking forward to seeing you! Facilitators: Dan Janzen – Social Worker Ruth Neufeld – Social Services

Need a Place to Stay while visiting Menno Place? Here are two great ideas!

Are you looking for somewhere to stay in Abbotsford while you visit a relative at Menno Place? Menno Place has four beautifully appointed guest suites for relatives and family friends of Menno Place residents to use. They are located in Primrose Gardens, Terrace West and Pavilion. If you would like to book one of these […]

Family and Friends Network – May 19

Come and join us to discover how family and friends can be supported and involved in residents’ lives at Menno Home and Hospital. Thursday, May 19th, 2016 1:30 – 2:30pm Menno Hospital Chapel We are looking forward to seeing you! Facilitators: Dan Janzen – Social Worker Ruth Neufeld – Social Services

SafeCare BC Welcomes New Board Member – Jeanette Lee

Menno Place is pleased that Jeanette Lee. Director, Human Resources will be serving as the Not-for-Profit Employer Representative on the SafeCareBC Board. Jeanette Lee has worked in the area of Human Resources for 18 years. She sees how the Continuing Care sector needs to be well-informed when it comes to occupational health and safety, knowing that […]

April Events – Highlights for the Month

Don’t miss these wonderful events happening in April! We encourage Families and Friends to join residents at these events as they are very special and wonderful to enjoy together. Campus Wide April 5 at 10:30am – Concert in Care / Hospital Chapel Watch for information on the Campus-wide memorial service and Butterfly release – June […]

Save The Date – Celebration of Life and Love! – June 23 – Buy a Butterfly!

Celebration of Life – Memorial Service and Butterfly Release Date: Thursday, June 23 Time: Afternoon beginning at 2:30pm Location: Chapel and Courtyard We will be celebrating the lives of residents who passed away in the previous year along with honouring the life, friendship and legacy of those whom we continue to visit and love. This special […]