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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 […]
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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
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”. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
In 2015, we launched the Celebrate Life Bench Donation Program. Benches are placed throughout the Menno Place campus with bronze plaques honouring loved ones. The Celebrate Life Bench Donation Program has been extremely successful as residents and family members have enthusiastically embraced the opportunity to honour a loved one in this way. The donation covers the cost […]
Menno Place Campus is one of the largest senior's care campuses in British Columbia. There are 700 seniors living on 11 acres across from the Abbotsford Regional Hospital. Menno Place is governed by the Mennonite Benevolent Society which founded faith-based seniors care on this location in 1953.
Menno Place
32945 Marshall Road
Abbotsford, BC V2S 1K1
604.859.7631
info@mennoplace.ca
More Information: 604.851.4000
