Primrose Gardens Community Meeting – May 29 2023

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Greetings from Trish, Community Enrichment Manager

Fire Safety protocol with Dave Janzen, Building Systems & Emergency Response Coordinator

In case of fire:

    • Do not use the elevator
    • If it is safe to do so, stay in your suite. Keep your door closed & put a towel under the door the help keep smoke out
    • Call 911
    • If there’s a fire in your suite, leave immediately & pull the closest fire alarm
    • If you need to evacuate the building, the designated meeting place Is Living Water Gardens or Terrace Dining Room

Safety Items to consider:

    • Power bars with Surge Protector are best
    • Multi-outlet plugs can be a fire hazard, please avoid using these
    • When cooking try to remember to make sure everything is turned off before leaving your suite
    • Keep your suite clean & tidy, clutter can be fuel for a fire
    • Candles are not permitted, but battery operated candles are

How to use a fire extinguisher:

    • Turn the pin like a key to break the plastic then pull the pin out
    • Aim the hose at the bottom of the fire & pull the trigger
    • Extinguishers are meant to put out small fires only

Updates from Leonard Klassen, Life Enrichment Coordinator

Landscaping – Landscapers have been working hard to remove a lot of the dead growth. More plants are coming this week. Landscapers will be on campus every Tuesday, & possibly more depending on the work that needs to be done.

Power washing – the job has been completed for PG but the washers will be returning for some touch ups.

Heat – In extreme heat, it’s important to remain cool & hydrated. Common areas such as the Bistro or Dining Room have air conditioning & water jugs are located in the Activity Room & Wellness Center.

Wildlife – Do not feed the animals on campus. This includes squirrels, possums, raccoons, bunnies, birds, or cats. Hummingbird feeders are permitted.

Security – Reminder to not let people in the building. They can use the enter phone & call the person they wish to visit. Report any suspicious behavior to staff or call the building emergency line if it’s after hours-604-217-4418. Do not intervene. Your safety is important to us. Please remember to lock your doors. This is a smart task to remember even if you are just going to lunch. Even if you are home, it’s encouraged to lock your door.

Annual Rent Increase – The process for rent increases will be changing. Effective this year, the rent increase will be on a rolling basis. Example, if you moved here on August 1 2022, you will receive a rent increase for August 2023.

New Apartments Chaplain – Kerry is transitioning into his role here at the Apartments. His office will be located where Leonard’s current office is, and Leonard will be moving behind Angela in Reception.

Recreation summer update from Linda Weatherly Recreation manager

  • Butterfly Release on Friday, June 16th. Butterflies are available to purchase online or at Reception for $25.
  • Canada Day event on Friday, June 30th. This will include entertainment by Patsy Cline, vintage cars, & Food.
  • Summer Beach Party in July. There will be food, games, & music by Elvis.
  • Camping Theme event in August. More details to come.
  • Grandparents Day on Saturday, September 9th. This will include entertainment for the whole family with games, fun & food.
  • Concert in Care is once a month in the Menno Hospital Chapel. The next concert is on June 28th.
  • Bus Trips Price Increase the cost of the bus trips have been raised to $10. This is a very reasonable & fair price.

 June Bus trips update from Timea Derbyshire, Recreation Aide for Apartments. Some of the trips included are to Save on Foods, White Rock, Walmart, & the Westminster Abbey in Mission.

Fact from Trish- Studies show that the more socially isolated you are, the higher your frailty is. So be active, be social & participate!

Archway Services – offers a range of services that can be beneficial to residents. Some included are, Community Van, Meals on Wheels, Better at Home, & Senior Services. If you would like more information on this see Angela at Reception for pamphlets.

 Closing with Kerry Dyck, Apartments Chaplain. Fun Fact- He hates olives. Kerry looks forward to starting his new role at Menno & getting to know all the residents.

Income Tax Preparation for Apartment Residents

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We are pleased to provide income tax preparation services completed by a volunteer accountant, working in conjunction with the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP). The CVITP partners with Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to provide volunteers who prepare tax returns for those who have a modest income and a simple tax solution.

Eligibility:

  • Individuals with income up to $35,000
  • Couples with income up to $45,000
  • Simple tax solution

To access this service please see Claire or Angela at reception to get a form. Return the completed form to reception no later than April 14th.  Reception will set up a phone appointment for you with the accountant.

Appointments will be by phone on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons throughout March and April. There are a couple of in-person appointments available as well.

For family members:

Family members are welcome to be on the call with the resident if they choose. For family members who have a current POA agreement, you can choose to take the call instead of the resident with permission from the resident. Please contact Claire 604-851-4004 to arrange this.

January is Fall Prevention Month at Menno Apartments!

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Fall Prevention Info Sessions are being held in each apartment building with weekly progress check-ins on Saturdays.

CLICK HERE to view the January Recreation Calendars for more information.

Resident Satisfaction Survey Results 2022 – Independent & Assisted Living Apartments at Menno Place

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MEMO: Terrace East Designated Visitors Only

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We are noticing a significant spread of COVID in Terrace East and Terrace West. As of today, August 25th, the Public Health Office has put new safety measures in place to help limit the spread of COVID in our community. This affects how visiting will happen in Terrace East for the next while.

Each Terrace East resident will be able to choose two (2) designated visitors.

  • Only the designated visitors will be allowed to enter the building.
  • Call reception 604-851-4004 to let us know who your visitors will be.
  • Visits will take place in your apartment or outside. Visitors cannot meet in public areas of the building – ie lounges, the main lobby, etc.

When the designated visitor arrives at the door they will need to show proof of vaccination to the visitation host.

  • The host will confirm that the visitor is on the designated visitor list.
  • The visitor will take a COVID rapid test.
  • We will NOT require the green visitor badges that we used last year.

There will be extra recreation programming on Channel 10 to help keep everyone connected while in-person activities are on hold. You can find further details about daily COVID numbers on our website: mennoplacelife.com .

Please limit your movement going between Terrace West and Terrace East and do not visit in other buildings on campus. If you have a loved one in Menno Home or Menno Hospital contact care staff to find out about options for visiting.

If you feel unwell or have any COVID symptoms please use your pendant to call care staff so we can assist you.

MEMO: Terrace West Visitation Guidelines

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We are noticing a significant spread of COVID in Terrace West and Terrace East. As of today, August 25th, we are putting a couple of safety measures in place to help limit the spread of COVID in our community.

Visitors are welcome in Terrace West provided they follow these guidelines:

  1. All visitors must sign in at the door and self-screen. If a visitor feels sick they should not enter the building.
  2. All visitors are required to wear a mask.
  3. Visits must take place in your apartment or outside. No visitors are allowed in public areas of the building – ie lounges, the bistro space, etc.
  4. We recommend visitors take a rapid test. Tests will be available at the door.

Meals will be delivered outside your door and placed on the black crates. Dietary staff will knock to let you know the meal has arrived.

There will be extra recreation programming on Channel 10 to help keep everyone connected while in-person activities are on hold. You can find further details about daily COVID numbers on our website: mennoplacelife.com

Please limit your movement going between Terrace West and Terrace East. You can access the wellness center if needed, but please do not visit in other buildings on campus.

If you feel unwell or have any COVID symptoms please call reception to request a rapid test: 604-851-4004. If you test yourself and it comes back positive, please let us know.

Memo: Terrace Dining Room Closed

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We are sorry to report that as of today there are 11 COVID positive residents in the Terraces – 8 in Terrace East and 3 in Terrace West. The affected residents are isolating in their apartments. Because of this increase in cases the Public Health office has put some extra measures in place to keep everyone safe.

Here’s what changes starting Tuesday:

  1. The Terrace dining room is closed. Staff will bring your meals and snacks to you in your apartment starting with morning snack Tuesday morning.
  2. All in person recreation activities, including bus trips, are cancelled. Channel 10 programming will continue.
  3. We recommend that all residents wear a mask whenever you are outside of your apartment.
  4. Menno Home and Menno Hospital MIGHT make changes to their visitation rules. Please call ahead before going to visit a loved one.

We are NOT in lockdown. You are still free to leave your apartment, move around the building, visit other residents, go outside, run errands and receive visitors. Please be careful. Please do not visit with residents who have an isolation cart outside their apartment.

If you start to feel unwell press your call button and let the care staff know. If you have any questions please call reception 604-851-4004.

Menno Place Video: Welcome Home

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Watch and enjoy this joyful Menno Place video filmed last summer on our campus of care! Be sure to share the video from our Facebook page!

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