Using Music to Connect With Residents at Menno Place
The Recreation team is delighted to announce that they are in the final stages of completing their certification and will officially be Music Care certified this September.
Mother’s Day & Father’s Day Portraits
In May and June the apartments residents were invited to celebrate Mother’s Day and Father’s Day with special breakfasts. During the event we were able to capture portraits of many of the residents who attended. We’re delighted to make these portraits available to the residents and their families and friends. You can download the images and save them on your computer and/or have them printed.
Please note: there is a shop attached to the gallery site. You DO NOT have to order prints through this shop. If you chose to order this way please be aware the shipping prices are very high. We recommend you download the image and then send it to London Drugs or Walmart to have it printed. Unfortunately if we remove the shop it takes away the ability to download the images. We apologize for any confusion this causes.
To access the Mother’s Day gallery CLICK HERE. The password is: mother2024
To access the Father’s Day gallery CLICK HERE. The password is: father2024
How to Download the Image
Click on either of the gallery links above and you’ll be taken to Zenfolio.com where you can view the images and download them for free.
To download an image, click on the image and then click the download button located at the top of the preview screen.
The images in the galleries are watermarked, but that mark disappears when the image is downloaded.
Residents, families and friends are welcome to save the image and/or have them printed anywhere you get your photos.
MEMO: Price Increase for Guest Services
Date: July 15, 2024
To: All Residents of Menno Place
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Dear Residents,
I am writing to inform you of price increases for services we offer to guests. These increases are required to ensure that we can continue to provide these services.
Guest Meals
Effective August 1st, guest meal pricing will be as follows:
Adults (ages 12 and up) $17.00
Youth (ages 5-11) 10.00
Children (under 5) free
Please continue to sign up for guest meals; they are available first-come, first-served, subject to daily limits in each dining room. In Menno Home and Menno Hospital, contact the nursing station; in the Apartments, sign-up at the front desk. Meals can be paid for with cash or charged to a resident’s account.
Guest Suites
Effective August 1st, guest suite pricing will be as follows:
Terrace West $100.00 / night
Pavilion 125.00 / night
Primrose Gardens 150.00 / night
Single Night Stay Surcharge 25.00
Any pre-existing reservations will have the current rates honoured. Please contact 604-851-4000 for any guest suite enquiries and bookings. Suite descriptions and occupancy details are available by request.
There are also several activity rooms available for rent for private functions. Again, please contact 604-851-4000 to enquire and reserve.
Leonard Klassen, Manager of Community Enrichment
You can contact the Life Enrichment Team at 604-851-4004
Terrace East: Pendant System Upgrade
The following memo was distributed to Terrace East apartment residents on July 15.
Date: July 15, 2024
To: All Terrace East Residents
Re: Suite Access on July 17, 2024 and July 18, 2024
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Dear Residents of Terrace East,
This is official 24 hours’ notice of intent that we will access your suite on the following dates:
Wednesday, July 17, 2024 – Pendant System Upgrade
The technicians who are working on our pendant system upgrade need to reprogram the wall units in each suite. They will also check your pendant. The work is expected to take about 5 minutes to complete in each suite. The technicians will start entering suites on Wednesday, July 17th and will continue until the project is completed.
Thursday, July 18, 2024 – Fire Safety Equipment Inspection
With the new fire panel now installed at Terrace East, the fire safety technicians will test all smoke detectors and other fire safety equipment. You will hear the bells ring on occasion throughout the day. The technicians will enter each suite as part of the testing.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation during these projects.
Leonard Klassen, Manager of Community Enrichment
Contact the Life Enrichment Team at 604-851-4004 with any questions.
Staying Cool & Safe in Hot Weather
The following memo was distributed to apartment residents on July 5.
Date: July 5, 2024
To: All Apartment Residents: Independent & Assisted Living
Re: Staying cool and safe in hot weather
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Dear Residents,
It’s going to be hot for the next couple of days. Make sure you know how to stay cool and safe and watch out for symptoms of heat exhaustion. Your safety is important.
How to keep your body cool and comfortable:
- Drink lots of fluids – water is available in each building – see reverse for details
- Stay in a cool space
- Wet a facecloth with cold water and put it on the back of your neck
- Dress in loose fitting, light colored and breathable fabrics
- Pay attention to how you feel and watch for symptoms of heat exhaustion
How to keep your apartment cool and comfortable:
- Make sure the heat is turned off
- Keep your doors and windows closed during the day (you can open them overnight)
- Close your blinds or curtains
- Limit outside walks to the early morning
- Cool off in the air-conditioned common areas of your building
Watch out for symptoms of heat exhaustion:
If you experience any of the following symptoms move to cool space immediately and let someone know you are not feeling well: skin rash, heavy sweating, headache, dizziness or fainting, nausea or vomiting, rapid heartbeat and breathing, muscle cramps, extreme thirst, and/or dark urine or decreased urination.
Portable air-conditioning units are allowed in the apartments.
If you have a unit installed, please use it. If you want to get a unit, contact the Life Enrichment Team at 604-851-4004 for details and our maintenance team will install.
Leonard Klassen, Manager of Community Enrichment
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Water Locations in Menno Apartments
Please note that our Dining Experience Team is providing cold water in all our buildings. Staying hydrated is crucial, so we want to ensure that everyone has easy access to filtered drinking water.
Please contact either the Dietary or Life Enrichment Team if the bottles in the dispenser are empty.
Primrose Gardens
Water is available in the juice dispensing machine in the Bistro.
Water is in the dispenser in the 1st floor activity room.
Terrace East and Terrace West
Water is in the dispenser in the 1st floor lobby of Terrace East.
Water is available in the juice dispensing machine in the TW Bistro.
Pavilion
Water is in the dispenser in the dining room.
Please remember to bring your own reusable cups or water bottles to minimize waste and support our sustainability efforts.
COVID-19 Update: Terrace East Off of Enhanced Monitoring
Terrace East
We are officially off enhanced precautions at Terrace East. All activities can resume as before.
- Staff are not required to wear mask in common areas.
- No need for visitor screening/ mask mandate.
- Group activities may resume as before.
Thank you to TE team for all your hard work for the past two weeks. Please continue to be diligent in hand washing and following all other infection control measures.