Don’t Miss These September Events!
Are you thinking of joining a loved one for a special event next month? Here are some great events coming up!
September 6 – Concert in Care
Hospital Chapel at 10:30am
Borealis String Quartet
One of the most dynamic and exciting world-class ensembles of its generation, the Borealis String Quartet has received international critical acclaim as an ensemble praised for its fiery performances, passionate style, and refined, musical interpretation.
This is a concert that is brought to us by the Health Arts Society, the largest lively arts presenter in Canada to people in care, bringing the talents of some of the nation’s finest performers to seniors homes.
September 10 – Grandparent’s Day Fair
Courtyard from 11am – 2pm
The fair comes to Menno Place! Cotton Candy, Bouncy Castles, Face Painting, Hot Dogs and Popcorn! An event for all generations – bring your family! No cost, this is our treat to you and your family!
September 15 (Apartments) – Silver Terry Fox Walk
Join the walk! Terry Fox was an amazing young man whose determination to find a cure for cancer has raised over $650 million! We are joining in the amazing effort to support the cause by walking around our campus and to Mill Lake Park.
Our next Garden Project – A putting green and checker board!
In the past year, we have received donations that enable us to begin construction on the putting green and checker board garden behind Primrose Gardens! The putting green will be surrounded with benches and an arbor with wisteria for shade. There will also be a checker board / chess board with large checkers and chess figures to challenge each other with a game! The chess figures were donated to Menno Place and have been waiting for an opportunity to get out and play!
In 2016, we hope to complete the putting green garden on the grassy area between Primrose Gardens and Menno Hospital. This will be a recreational area for all residents and families from Menno Place to enjoy. It will be particularly enjoyable when your families come to visit and you have to entertain the young ones!
This project will begin in fall 2016.. If you are interested in contributing a tax-deductible donation towards this garden project, please call Pearl Nucich – 604.859.7631 x.232 or email her: pearl.nucich@mennoplace.ca
Last year, we opened the beautiful Living Waters Garden with 10 fountains and a gazebo, thanks to the generous donations of the Menno Place residents and their families. Along with this, 10 benches have been donated in honour of a loved one. We are so grateful for these donations that give Menno Place the beautiful extras and enjoyable nooks to rest and visit.
What will the Putting Garden look like?
Here is a picture of a putting green at Elim Village in Surrey, BC. It won’t be exactly the same, but it will have a similar look and feel.
