Fireside Cafe Menu – Thurs Oct 29

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This week at the Fireside Cafe we’re serving fresh paninis (your choice of chicken or vegetarian), Thai chicken soup and black forest cake. Or online at mennoplace.square.site or come to the cafe and order in person on Thursday. Debit or credit cards only, no cash.

Honouring Staff for 20+ Years of Service

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This event honoured 20 staff members, across seven teams, who have served a combined  475 years at Menno Place.

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Fireside Cafe Menu: October 22

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This week at the Fireside Cafe we’re serving quesadillas (your choice of chicken or vegetarian), chicken noodle soup and red velvet cake. Or online at mennoplace.square.site or come to the cafe and order in person on Thursday. Debit or credit cards only, no cash.

Immunization Clinic: Flu Shot & COVID Booster Available

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Apartments residents who wish to get either a flu shot, a COVID booster, or both will have the opportunity to do so at upcoming clinics happening in each building. The clinic for LTC resident will be announced later in the month.

Apartment residents who want to get their vaccine should sign up with one of the LEAs by October 19th.

Pavilion – Tuesday, October 27 – In the morning starting at 9am in the  3rd floor lounge

Terrace West – Tuesday, October 27 – In the afternoon starting at 1pm in the bistro

Terrace East – Wednesday October 28 – in the afternoon starting at 1pm in the  1st floor lounge

Primrose Gardens – Thursday, October 29 – in the morning starting at 9am in 1st floor lounge

Here’s what you need to do to get your shot:

  • Wear a short-sleeved shirt.
  • Have photo ID ready to show.

Thank you for being patient with us as we get these vaccinations done!

On-Campus Voting Opportunities for Residents

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The BC Provincial Election is happening on October 24, 2026.  Menno Place is partnering with Elections BC to ensure that all residents who are Canadian citizens and wish to vote have easy access to the polls.

To be able to vote residents will need either:

  • a BC Driver’s license,  BC ID, or Certificate of Indian Status

    OR

  • 2 pieces of ID or government-issue documents that includes their address such as a passport or birth certificate, a bank statement, phone bill, personal cheque, statement of Old Age Security etc.

In the Apartments

For residents living in the apartments there will be a polling station in each building. Residents can bring their ID and come to the polling station at any time during the hours listed below.

Pavilion – Monday, October 19th 1PM – 4PM

Primrose Gardens – Monday, October 19th 1PM – 4PM

Terrace East & Terrace West – Tuesday, October 20th 1PM – 4PM

In Long-Term Care

For residents living in Menno Home and Menno Hospital Elections BC has a mobile team that can do bedside voting.

Menno Hospital – Tuesday, October 20th 9:30AM – 5PM

Menno Home – Wednesday, October 21st 9:30AM – 5PM

If you have any questions please contact the LEAs in the apartments or go to the nursing desk in LTC.

Menno Place Goes Solar: Investing in a Sustainable Future

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We are proud to announce the completion of a new solar energy project that is helping power our campus while supporting a more sustainable future.

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Earthquake Drill – October 15, 2026

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Menno Place will practice our earthquake preparedness safety drill  – the Great British Columbia Shake Out – on Thursday, October 15th at 10:15am! DROP, COVER AND HOLD ON. All staff and residents at Menno Place will be participating with practice drills.

Drop, Cover, and Hold On when the earth shakes.

Taking the proper actions, such as “Drop, Cover, and Hold On”, can save lives and reduce the risk of injury. Everyone, everywhere, should learn and practice what to do during an earthquake, whether at home, work, school or traveling.

If you’re at Menno Place on Oct 15th, please prepare to participate in this drill.

At 10:15am you will hear an announcement: “Earthquake drill STOP, DROP, COVER, HOLD ON”

  • You are required, if safe to do so, stop current activity, drop to the floor and take cover under a table or desk.
  • You should count out loud for the duration of the simulated earthquake. This will help keep you focused and calm, as well as providing an indication of how long shaking can last.
  • When the shaking portion of the drill stops, stay in place and count to 60, giving displaced objects a chance to settle.

Some education tips:

  • Residents in beds, recliners, wheelchairs should not be transferred until after the shaking stops. Stay put. Cover your head and neck with your arms or a pillow until the shaking stops.
  • Wheelchair users: lock the wheels, cover your head and neck.
  • A safe place for residents who cannot drop is next to an inside wall away from moving/falling objects
  • Do not use doorways

For those who use adaptive equipment:

Announcing the Fireside Café Pop-up!

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For four weeks starting Oct 15th hot lunch will be available on Thursdays at a pop-up Fireside Café from 11am to 2pm. The menu will feature a main dish, soup and dessert will change each week. Pre-order your lunch and skip the line. Order the combo and save! Meals will also be available for walk-ins on the day. Debit or credit card only for in person orders (no cash option).

Go to https://mennoplace.square.site/ to place your order.