Limited Visitor Parking – March 30, 31 & April 2
MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY – MARCH 30, 31 & APRIL 1
The Douglas Fir trees in the south parking lot (between Pavilion and Menno Hospital) were taken down on March 18th and 19th. The equipment will be returning in order to excavate, grind down the stumps and clear the area of the remaining wood.
30 parking stalls in that area will be closed for three days (March 30, 31 and April 1) in order to accommodate room for the tree removal equipment.
If you usually park on this side of the parking lot, be aware that there will be limited parking for visitors on those days. If possible, please choose an alternate day to visit your friend or family member.
Concert in Care – You’re Invited – April 7
Families & Friends are invited to enjoy the April 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: April 7, 2015
Time: 10:30 am
Location: Hospital Chapel
Musicians
Argentinean-Canadian mezzo-soprano Fabiana Katz has appeared as soloist with the National Arts Centre Orchestra, Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, New Westminster Symphony Orchestra, Prince George Symphony Orchestra, and the Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Orchestra, as well as many and diverse choral organisations around the province. Ms Katz has recently retired from the Vancouver Chamber Choir after a 10-year tenure. As a recitalist, she focuses on repertoire which highlights her varied cultural background: Spanish, Latin American and Sephardic. She holds a Master of Music degree in choral conducting from the College-Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati and is in demand as a teacher and clinician. Presently she is artistic director of FUSION LATINA, the first Canadian choral ensemble dedicated specifically to the performance of Latin American popular and folk music.
Pianist Stephen Smith grew up in rural Nova Scotia, where he sang and played the piano from an early age. After initial studies in his home province in both piano and organ, he attended the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, England. Since 1990, Stephen has lived in Vancouver, obtaining his doctoral degree in piano performance from the University of British Columbia (as a student of Jane Coop), and contributing to the musical life of the city as a performer, teacher, conductor, and composer.
This event has been made possible by: Menno Place, BMO Financial Group and Health Arts Society
A new concrete ramp makes dental work easier!
Today, the Silver Valet Dental Care and Menno Place partnership went to another level! The inagural ride on the new concrete access path via wheelchair was taken by Karen Baillie, CEO – guided by Matt.
When we noticed that the Silver Valet Dental Care van was parked far from our entrance in order to accommodate wheelchairs, we knew it was time to make an access path.
Bas Kervel, Manager of Maintenance and Facilities – along with his maintenance team – created an easy access path that allows the dental patient to easily make their way under cover into the mobile dental van.
Silver Valet Dental Care provides comprehensive, on-site oral health services for residents and tenants on the Menno Place campus. They have state-of-the-art equipment and wheelchair accessibility, providing safe, convenient access to preventative and therapeutic oral healthcare.
What a great day! Creating a pathway that allows residents to remain under cover (especially in the rain) was a WIN!
