January Events – Highlights for the Month

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Here’s a list of just some of the events happening in January!

We encourage Families and Friends to join residents at these events as they are very special and wonderful to enjoy together.

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I Bring Joy…

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JOY shows up in surprising places and in surprising ways at a seniors campus of care.
Watch a moving video of how one of our housekeepers brings joy every day!

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Did you know we’re on social media?

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One of the best ways to keep up with what’s happening at Menno Place is to follow us on some of our other pages!

Menno Place Facebook – Keep up with current events and news from the Menno Place Campus.

Menno Place Instagram – Pictures of everything from concerts to delicious snacks!

Humans of Menno Place – A Facebook page that chronicles the stories of the people who make up our community.

Ten Things I’ve Learned…

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A year after changing career paths and becoming involved in senior care, Sharon Simpson reflected on the ten biggest lessons she has taken from her work at Menno Place…

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Family and Friends – December 14th

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Family and Friends (Family Council) Connections

Thursday, December 14
1:30 pm – 2:30pm
Menno Home Chapel
Coffee, Tea, Refreshments are provided

Join Us!

If you are supporting a loved one in Menno Home or Hospital, come and be a part of our family and friends council on December 14 at 1:30-2:30 in the Menno Home Chapel.

Special Guests:

  • Cindy Zhang, Dietician
  • Angela Ross-Fehr, Manager of Dining Experience

Come learn more about their roles and what they do for the residents here at Menno Home and Hospital. We will also have a time for discussion to support one another.

Discussion:

This month’s discussion will be focused on sharing stories of your loved one during the Christmas season.

For those who are comfortable, please bring a photo or a story of your loved one.

Looking forward to see you there!

Dan Janzen, Social Worker
Precy De Armas, Social Worker

 

December Highlights

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Celebrating the Christmas Season – December Highlights!

December 8th: Trip to Potter’s Store Christmas Display
December 8th : Christmas Light Tour

Pavilion:
December 5th: 2:30 PM-Dining Room – Christmas Children Choir
December 6th: 2:30-Dining Room- Friends and Family Christmas Tea with Russ and Carolyn Bailey
December 11th: 2:00 PM-Dining Room- Rexall Pharmacy Presentation: “Fall Prevention”
December 12th: 7:00 PM-Christmas Concert- MB Church
December 13th: 2:30 PM-Dining Room – Christmas Carols

Primrose:
December 5th: 7:30 PM- Dining Room-Christmas Concert-MB Church
December 6th: 2:30 PM – Dining Room- Fraser Valley String Quartet
December 7th: 10:00 AM – Activity Room- Christmas Cookie Decorating with Jackson Elementary Students
December 14th: 2:30 PM -Dining Room- Friends and Family Christmas Tea with Russ and Carolyn Bailey
December 20th: 2:30 – Christmas Hymn Sing in the Activity Room

Terrace:
December 2nd: 2:30 PM – Dining Room: Freestyle Dance Group Performance
December 7th: Christmas Cookie Decoration with Grade 12 Students – TE 1st Floor Lounge
December 9th: Beata Christmas Choir-TE 4th Floor Lounge
December 11th: Rexall Pharmacy: “Fall Prevention” – TE 1st Floor Lounge
December 13th: 2-3:30: Rexall Pharmacy Welcome Party – 1st Floor Lounge
December 16th: Creative Music Factory: Christmas Recital: 2:30 PM – Dining Room
December 19th: 7:00 PM – Christmas Concert- MB Church
December 21st: 2:30 PM -Dining Room- Friends and Family Christmas Tea with Russ and Carolyn Bailey
December 22nd: 2:30 PM – Christmas Hymn Sing-4th Floor Lounge

MEI Choir Performs Dec 21st

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Christmas Quotes Quiz!

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Holiday Gift Guide – part 2

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Christmas is a wonderful time of family celebration, but sometimes it can be hard to find something thoughtful for the seniors in your life – what do you get someone who’s experienced so many Christmases!? Check out this Gift Guide we’ve put together for you.

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Krahn Family Performs Dec 23rd

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