KEY DATES FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY THIS SUMMER:
JUNE
June 2 – Concert in Care: Hospital Chapel at 10:30 am
June 12 – Grand Opening of the new gardens on Primrose Street at 2:30 pm
June 19 – Father’s Day Fundraising BBQ – proceeds go to Menno Hospital Auxiliary – 11am – 2pm
Father’s Day Basket Raffle – winner will be drawn on this day
June 30 – Canada Day Celebration and Classic Car Show – 11am – 3:30pm
Hamburger BBQ fundraiser – proceeds go to Recreation programs
JULY
July 7 – Concert in Care: Hospital Chapel at 10:3o am
July 9 – Music in the Courtyard at 2:30 pm
July 23 – Music in the Courtyard at 2:30 pm
July 27 – Picnic in the Park (Hosted by Community Services at Mill Lake)
AUGUST
August 6 – Family BBQ at the Apartments! Buy your tickets from Receptionists at Terrace East and Primrose Gardens.
August 12 – Hot Dog & Corn fundraiser BBQ- proceeds go to Recreation programs – 11am – 2pm
August 13 – Music in the Courtyard at 2:30pm
August 27 – Music in the Courtyard at 2:30pm
August 28 – Cornfest and Hamburger BBQ – proceeds go to Recreation programs – 11am – 2pm
SEPTEMBER
September 12 – Grandparent’s Day Fair with bouncy castles, cotton candy and entertainment – 11am – 2pm
Grand Opening – Living Waters Gardens – June 12
/in Family and FriendsYou are invited to join us for the Grand Opening of the Living Waters Gardens at 2:30pm on June 12th.
There will be a formal opening of the garden, blessing and celebration with cake and entertainment.
The Living Waters Gardens are located along Primrose Street on the east side of the Menno Place campus. Living Waters Garden is the result of generous legacy donations that came together to provide a safe and tranquil space for residents and their families. More than $100,000 was raised to create this beautiful and safe place of refuge.
The Gardens are BEAUTIFUL… come and enjoy!
/in Family and FriendsThe gardens throughout the campus are beautiful! Come and enjoy a walk, a rest and a visit. Water the hanging baskets, listen to the birds sing and enjoy the fountains – all in one trip around the 11 acre campus!
Happy Father’s Day – June 19th – Parties all over the campus!
/in Family and Friends, NewsW1 – 2:30pm: Ties and Pies – Thomas the One Man Band
W2: 2:30pm: Ties and Pies – Music by Cathy
E1 – 2:00pm: Hans Fedrau Music
E2 – 2:00pm – Ties and Pies – George Ellington as Frank Sinatra
Hospital
For everyone – 2pm – Johnny Cash Band in E1
The Apartments
8:30am – Men’s Breakfast – Terrace East Dining Room
Classic Car & Ice Cream Social – Canada Day Celebration – June 30th!
/in Family and FriendsYou are invited to enjoy a courtyard of classic cars, music by the Pentones and an Ice Cream Social!
When: Tuesday, June 30th
Time: 2:00pm
Location: Menno Place Courtyard
Summer Family Times – Join us for the Fun!
/in Family and FriendsKEY DATES FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY THIS SUMMER:
JUNE
June 2 – Concert in Care: Hospital Chapel at 10:30 am
June 12 – Grand Opening of the new gardens on Primrose Street at 2:30 pm
June 19 – Father’s Day Fundraising BBQ – proceeds go to Menno Hospital Auxiliary – 11am – 2pm
Father’s Day Basket Raffle – winner will be drawn on this day
June 30 – Canada Day Celebration and Classic Car Show – 11am – 3:30pm
Hamburger BBQ fundraiser – proceeds go to Recreation programs
JULY
July 7 – Concert in Care: Hospital Chapel at 10:3o am
July 9 – Music in the Courtyard at 2:30 pm
July 23 – Music in the Courtyard at 2:30 pm
July 27 – Picnic in the Park (Hosted by Community Services at Mill Lake)
AUGUST
August 6 – Family BBQ at the Apartments! Buy your tickets from Receptionists at Terrace East and Primrose Gardens.
August 12 – Hot Dog & Corn fundraiser BBQ- proceeds go to Recreation programs – 11am – 2pm
August 13 – Music in the Courtyard at 2:30pm
August 27 – Music in the Courtyard at 2:30pm
August 28 – Cornfest and Hamburger BBQ – proceeds go to Recreation programs – 11am – 2pm
SEPTEMBER
September 12 – Grandparent’s Day Fair with bouncy castles, cotton candy and entertainment – 11am – 2pm
Concert in Care – July 7 – You’re Invited
/in Family and FriendsFamilies & Friends are invited to enjoy our next 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: July 7, 2015
Time: 10:30 am
Location: Hospital Chapel
Musicians
KENNETH BROADWAY
Pianist Kenneth Broadway’s career has taken him throughout the world as soloist, accompanist, and chamber musician. He is most recognized for his work with pianist Ralph Markham as part of one the world’s most accomplished piano duos. Together they performed in most of the major European and North American concert halls, as well as with many prominent orchestras such as the Royal Philharmonic, Philharmonia Hungarica, and the San Francisco, Atlanta and Vancouver Symphony Orchestras. As a chamber musician, he has also appeared internationally with many leading instrumentalists and singers. He now enjoys living in Vancouver and teaching in his private studio.
MARK MCGREGOR
Flutist Mark McGregor was born and raised in Vancouver. His music tuition includes studies in Montréal, Paris, Sydney (Australia) and at the University of British Columbia. He has performed with the Vancouver and Victoria Symphonies, the Vancouver Opera Orchestra and the National Arts Centre Orchestra in Ottawa. To date he has performed over 190 concerts for the Health Arts Society.
This event has been made possible by: Menno Place, BMO Financial Group and Health Arts Society
Updates around the campus
/in Family and FriendsThe Menno Place campus has a wide variety of spaces – from the new Primrose Gardens to the older buildings at Menno Home. We are working strategically to update spaces on the campus to create a more home-like environment for our residents. Here are some of the updates that have recently been completed:
Hospital W2 – Fireplace and Television rooms updated
Hospital E1 – Chairs and patio tables added to the patio, along with a gate and path that makes it easier for E1 residents to enjoy the Living Waters Garden
Apartments – Terrace Bistro was painted and updated with new floors
Home – Chairs and umbrellas added to the courtyard garden
We had a Happy Mother’s Day!
/in Family and FriendsThe women in The Apartments enjoyed a wonderful Mother’s Day brunch served up by the staff at Menno Place!
High Tea at Menno Home
/in Family and FriendsCare to Chat BC – Debunking the Myths and Misconceptions of BC’s Continuing Care Sector
/in NewsThe results included in the presentation are based on an online study conducted from March 25 to March 29th by Insights West and BC Care Providers Association.
Karen shared that her biggest surprise from the survey results were that most British Columbians believe care homes are allocated $69 on average to provide meals to residents on a daily basis. In fact, care homes are allocated between $6-$7 per day to provide residents with meals.
Other myths that are believed by British Columbians include:
For the complete survey results, click here.
Global BC1 Covered the story of the Myths and Realities of Senior Care in British Columbia.
Click here to see the media coverage surround the survey and the Care to Chat session.