Entries by Danielle Kinvig

Survey conducted by The BC Office of the Seniors Advocate

Menno Home is taking part in a province-wide survey to tell us what we’re doing right and what needs improvement from the point of view of residents and their family members. Resident interviews will be conducted by volunteers between: January 31 – February 16, 2023. Family members will be emailed a separate survey.

Hymn Stories – February 2023

Jesus Loves Me. Without doubt the hymn that has influenced children for Christ more than any other is this simply stated one, written in 1860 by Anna Bartlett Warner. Warner wrote this text as a poem spoken by one of the characters in a best-selling novel written by her sister. Find out more about the fascinating Warner sisters!

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Hymn Stories – January 2023

This month’s hymn is a All Creatures of our God and King. This inspiring expression of praise found in nearly every hymnal was originally written in 1225 by one of the most interesting figures in all of church history. Giovanni Bernardone, who was better known as Saint Francis of Assisi, was a medieval monk who spent his lifetime as an itinerant evangelist, preaching and helping the poor people of Italy.

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Family & Friends Council Meeting (Home & Hospital) – Dec 15 @ 2:30

On December 15, 2022, 2:30pm-3:30pm, Family & Friends Council will be meeting in person. The option of attending via Microsoft TEAMS will be offered as well if you cannot attend in person. Family and Friends is a regularly scheduled meeting for family members, friends or representatives of our residents in Menno Home and Menno Hospital. Our guest speakers will be Manager of Care Feldi Navarro and Menno Home Chaplain Ann Thakker.

Family & Friends Council Meeting (Home & Hospital) – Dec 15 @ 2:30

On December 15, 2022, 2:30pm-3:30pm, Family & Friends Council will be meeting in person. The option of attending via Microsoft TEAMS will be offered as well if you cannot attend in person. Family and Friends is a regularly scheduled meeting for family members, friends or representatives of our residents in Menno Home and Menno Hospital. Our guest speakers will be Manager of Care Feldi Navarro and Menno Home Chaplain Ann Thakker.