Entries by Danielle Kinvig

Emily Carr + Menno Place = Innovation

In September 2014, Menno Place launched a two-phase project with Emily Carr University of Art + Design – specifically with their Health Design Lab. Emily Carr University of Art + Design (ECUAD) has found a way of providing innovative solutions to “wicked problems” – these are the kinds of problems that have complex answers or […]

The music of Van Django – Concerts in Care

Today, we 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 us gypsy jazz, waltzes, old time music, swing music and ballads. These four talented musicians inspired by the music of Django Reinhard & Stephane Grapelli’s 1930’s gypsy […]

Family Council Meetings – You’re Invited

A family council is a group consisting of resident family members, friends and representatives who work together with staff to maintain and enhance the quality of life of residents and to provide a voice in decisions within the facility that affect them. Family council meets every third Thursday of the month. From February 19, 2015: […]

Compassionate Care – Henri Nouwen

Have you discovered Henri Nouwen’s writings? Henri Nouwen was an internationally renowned priest and author. After leaving his professorship position at Harvard University, he worked with the L’Arche Daybreak community near Toronto, Canada. It was there that Henri served those with development disabilities, most notably Adam who became his dear friend and gateway to understanding […]

Should you go to see “Still Alice”?

Author: Sharon Simpson, Director of Communications and Stakeholder Engagement If you are reading this, there is a significant chance that you are living your own version of “Still Alice” and have no need to view another’s journey with Alzheimer’s Disease. For those in the trenches, it may not be of any help or insight to see the […]

Concert in Care – March 3, 2015

You are invited to join the Concert in Care at the Menno Hospital Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at 10:30am Menno Hospital Chapel Musician: Van Django Van Django is a group of four talented musicians inspired by the music of Django Reinhardt & Stephane Grapelli’s 1930’s gypsy jazz group “Quintet Of The Hot Club Of France”. […]

Concert in Care – February 3, 2015

You are invited to join the Concert in Care at the Menno Hospital Tuesday, February 3 at 10:30am Menno Hospital Chapel Musician: Jeffrey McFadden, guitar Jeffrey’s concert engagements have taken him throughout Canada, the US and into Europe. He performs as a soloist, as a chamber musician, and is a participant in major guitar festivals and […]

Parking on Primrose Street

We are pleased to let you know that we have an agreement with the city that enables resident’s visitors to park along the west side of Primrose Street. When? Beginning on February 15th, visitors will be able to receive a date/time stamped parking pass from Terrace East reception to place on the dash of their […]

Don’t miss the Concert in Care – The Lady Larks! – February 2

Kick up your heels with The Lady Larks and their sweet swingin’ vintage harmonies! From striking arrangements of Tin Pan Alley composers to covers of The Andrews Sisters, Manhattan Transfer and The Swingle Singers, this young quartet has been impressing their audiences since they came together in late 2010. Tuesday, February 2 at 10:30am in […]

Joy will find a way… weekly quotes on bringing joy

Have you ever thought that Menno Place staff are a vessel through which others receive joy? Giving joy-filled moments to our residents is one of the most satisfying aspects of working with people in need of support. We are a conduit through which joy flows. Each day, our staff make choices that create opportunities for joy. They open the door […]