Today October 1, 2026 is National Seniors Day!

It’s a day for Canadians to recognize the profound contributions and value our seniors bring to our families, communities, and workplaces. It’s a day to celebrate our seniors and let them know how much we respect them and care for them.

Here are some things you can do for National Seniors Day:

• Call a senior in your life and have a chat either by phone or video call
• Send a card or postcard in the mail and surprise them with a letter
• Visit that important senior in your life and go for a walk outside, play a game of cards, or have lunch together
• Do something kind for a senior in your life. Do chores, run errands, or cook them dinner
• Sit down with and look at old photos together and remember some good times!
• Learn more about your family history. Speak with your elders and learn about their lives. Learn where you come from
• Smile and just say “hi”

THANK YOU, to our seniors for your wisdom and love and for the impact you have in all of our lives!

How have seniors positively impacted your life this year?

What could be better than time spent together?

See you tomorrow, Saturday, September 12 for Grandparents Day! We’ll be celebrating in the Menno Home courtyard from 10:00 – 2:00. Bring the whole family and join us for a time you won’t want to miss.

Parking and shuttle information are here: https://mennoplacelife.com/grandparents/

For parking and event info go to: https://mennoplacelife.com/family-and-friends-stay-in-touch/save-the-date-grandparents-day-2026/

Harvest Raffle tickets will be available to purchase in person in the courtyard at Grandparents Day, credit card only, no cash or cheques. 

One ticket could win a handmade heirloom quilt, with an Early Bird draw for a Chef’s Plate dinner for 4 at Primrose Gardens. Proceeds from every ticket sold support recreation and chaplaincy for Independent Living residents. 

Learn more and buy your tickets today: https://www.mennoplace.ca/raffle/ 

“Music is the only thing we can engage with that activates every part of our brain.” Dr. Ann Heiderscheit, Professor of Music Therapy.

Experiencing live music provokes memory, sparks joy, inspires movement and creates community. It is a vital piece of the care we provide at Menno Place. On August 25th it was our pleasure to host Dr. Calvin Dyck and Carmen Fast Hollett as they performed a concert of church favourites and classical pieces to the delight of our residents.

In addition to being a concert violinist, composer, and conductor, Dr. Dyck is a longstanding friend of Menno Place. During the pandemic he brought musicians to play outdoor concerts for our residents who sat safely distant on their balconies to listen. It was a much needed bright spot in the dark days of March 2020.

We are so fortunate in Abbotsford to have people like Dr. Dyck and Carmen Hollett who care deeply about our seniors and take time from busy schedules to volunteer and share their talents. You could see the appreciation on the faces of the residents and hear it in their enthusiastic applause. Thank you for helping us ensure that music is part of every resident’s experience.