Entries by Danielle Kinvig

Bringing JOY to the residents at Menno Place

  Merry Christmas! In this Christmas Season, we thank God as we reflect on the past year of bringing God’s love and presence to the 700 residents entrusted to our care. This is a season where JOY is celebrated in the birth of Jesus Christ.  Our staff and volunteers experience great JOY in their work […]

Menno Place Welcomes SimpeQ Nurses

The difficult decision to contract out RN and LPN positions at Menno Hospital was made in the face of a $1.62 million deficit. The Mennonite Benevolent Society Board made the decision, giving notice of layoff to the 11 full-time and 18 part-time nurses at Menno Hospital. The positions were contracted out to SimpeQ Care, Senior Services […]

Wishing you a Joy-filled New Year!

Every Tuesday at 9am, staff and residents from across the campus meet in the Menno Hospital Chapel for a time of prayer. You are invited to join us! A short devotional is led with a reminder of God’s Word and prayer requests are shared. Following the sharing, prayers are lifted to God – silently and […]

January – Alzheimer Awareness Month – What Can You Do?

Life doesn’t end when Alzheimer’s begins. People living with dementia can continue to participate in life and contribute to their communities in their own way, even as the disease progresses. Three ways to be there: Be a Friend Become a Dementia Friend  – someone who learns a little bit more about what it’s like to […]

Concert in Care – January 5 – You’re Invited!

Families & Friends are invited to enjoy our next Concert in Care Since 2006, over 8,000 high-quality professional Concerts in Care have brought the rich experience of performance arts to people in residential care across Canada. Date: January 5, 2015 Time: 10:30 am Location: Hospital Chapel Harpist Janelle Nadeau’s performances showcase a range of musical genres from […]

Family & Friends Network – December 17

Come and join us to discover how family and friends can be supported and involved in residents’ lives at Menno Home and Hospital. Thursday, December 17th, 2015 1:30 – 2:30pm Menno Home Chapel Refreshments will be served. We are looking forward to seeing you! Facilitators: Dan Janzen – Social Worker Ruth Neufeld – Social Services

Five Wheelchairs Donated to Menno Place Seniors!

When the Clearbrook Mennonite Church on Peardonville Road in Abbotsford, BC came to the realization that they would need to close their doors, they began to pray for ways that their remaining funds could benefit charities that were close to their hearts. This was difficult after 62 years of vibrant ministry in the Clearbrook area […]

Menno Home Christmas Memorial Service: December 8th at 6:30pm

NOTE: LOCATION CHANGE – SERVICE TO TAKE PLACE AT MENNO HOSPITAL CHAPEL You are invited to join us as we celebrate and honour the lives of our Menno Home residents that have passed away since last Christmas. Date: Tuesday, December 8, 2015 Time: 6:30pm Location: Menno Hospital Chapel Refreshments Following the Service: Multi-Purpose Room Join […]