Drone Video of Menno Place – Filming on Friday, July 16, 2021
Filming at Menno Place – July 16th from 12:30pm to 5:00pm
Menno Place will be the star of the show on Friday, July 16th when we film a drone video in the afternoon. The video will start over Mill Lake Park and will zoom through our campus, featuring all the amazing outdoor places that our residents, family and staff enjoy. The completed video will be made public.
Filming will take place at the Apartments and in the central courtyard. Recreation, Dietary and Community Enrichment teams are setting up the people who will showcase the many ways that we engage with each other in this amazing community. Participants will provide signed permission.
Before COVID, we had HUGE parties – do you remember Grandparent’s Day? 600 guests! Stilt walker, clowns, dunk tank… there are so many fun memories. You can check out some of the pictures from our 2015 Grandparent’s Day Fair here – CLICK HERE.
We are hoping that this video will capture some of the energy that we have experienced in the days before COVID. We look forward to showing it to you when it’s complete!
Some residents and families will be phoned to participate in the filming. Staff will have them sign a video permission release.
This isn’t the first time that we’ve had filming at Menno Place! Here’s the day that Telus came to film a commercial at Primrose Gardens!
There will be a day – it will be soon – that we can enjoy these fun times again! We look forward to that day!
*Update* Hair Salon Pricing Changes – Effective August 1, 2021
As of August 1, 2021, the pricing at the hair salons on campus will be the following:
Free Online Course – Understanding Dementia
From the Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre, Australia:
We are just getting in contact regarding our next free online dementia course. The course is a MOOC Course – Massive Open Online Course – a free online course that allows unlimited participation through open access on the web.
The July 2021 Understanding Dementia MOOC is about to open.
We are accepting enrolments until 30th July.
Course duration: 7 weeks
Estimated effort: 3 hours per week
Course access: Day or night, on your smart phone, tablet or computer
Course closes: 17th September, 2021 (content is accessible across 10 weeks)
Completion certificate? Yes, there is a personalised certificate on completion
Cost: FREE
Course content includes how the brain is affected by the diseases that cause dementia, symptoms, diagnosis, stages and management, and personal and carers’ perspectives of living with dementia.
Click here for more information about the Understanding Dementia MOOC.
Click the button below and follow the prompts to login and enroll at mooc.utas.edu.au
Air Conditioners at Menno Apartments
Have you been thinking about installing an air conditioner in your suite?
Please read the following important information:
- Only portable A/C units are permitted in the suites. In-window units are not
- Please verify that your desired unit operates with no higher than 8000 BTUs and is high efficiency. Large amperage/BTU units (greater than 11 amps/8000 BTUs) will trip the breakers regularly.
- Menno’s Maintenance Team MUST install the units in each suite. This is so they are installed correctly and safely. The initial installation fee is $50.00 if there is no venting hole yet. In subsequent years, there is a $36.00 charge for install at the beginning of the hot seasons, and includes removal at the end of the hot seasons.
- Residents must provide a 3 prong extension cord at the time of installation, with min. length of 6 ft. It must be rated for at least 11amps.
- The A/C unit must be unboxed and in suite with extension cord when request is made to Reception to have it installed.
If you are ready for you’re A/C unit to be installed, please call your designated Reception Office:
Pavilion and Primrose Gardens – Brenda – 604 851 4000
Terrace West and Terrace East – Claire – 604 851 4004
Fire Education Meeting Notes
David Janzen, Building Services & Emergency Response Coordinator, has been educating residents in each independent and assisted living buildings about what to do in case of a fire in their suite, and what to do if they hear fire bells.
We wanted to share the full notes that David went over at each lunch meeting and provide some visual awareness of where their emergency placard is in each building suite type.
Welcome to Ron Willms, Director of Finance
Welcome to Ron Willms, Director of Finance
MEMO: INDEPENDENT LIVING: PRIMROSE GARDENS – PAVING NOTICE
Special Note to Family and Friends of Primrose Gardens:
Please plan ahead if you plan to visit or pick up your loved one at Primrose Gardens as parking availability will be limited to street parking on Primrose St and the small bit on Brundige Ave. You may find parking takes a bit longer to find or a further walk to and from the building for your loved one when picking them up. Please take care when walking in the Primrose area.
UPDATE JUNE 21, 2021: The driveway around Primrose Gardens will likely be blocked off for Wednesday, June 23 as well. Please plan accordingly.
MEMO was handed out to Primrose Gardens residents on Friday, June 18th.
Date: June 18, 2021
To: Primrose Gardens Residents
Re: RE-PAVING OF PRIMROSE DRIVEWAY
Dear Primrose Gardens Residents,
On Tuesday, June 22nd we will have a work crew here to re-pave the Primrose Gardens front driveway from the east entrance on Primrose St, down and around to the north exit on Brundige Ave. This is to fix the pot holes and uneven areas in the asphalt. Your safety is our top priority and we want to make this area safe to walk on.
The plan at this time is to have the main entrance still in use, using the sidewalk portion to get to and from Brundige Ave. No Vehicles will have access to the driveway for the whole day but can do quick pick-ups and drop-offs along Brundige Ave (north side of Primrose Gardens).
Please use caution when walking in this work area.
If you have any concerns or questions, please call the Primrose Reception Desk – 604 851 4000
Bas Kervel
Manager of Environmental Services & Material Management
MEMO: INDEPENDENT LIVING: PAVILION – CHANGE IN RECEPTION CONTACT
MEMO was handed out to Pavilion (Independent Living) Residents on Thursday, June 17th
MEMO
Date: June 17, 2021
To: All Pavilion Residents
Re: New Receptionist for the Pavilion
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Dear Residents of the Pavilion,
We wanted to let you know that we have changed the Menno Staff person that will be your point of contact. Brenda Mertke, the receptionist in Primrose Gardens, will now also be taking care of the residents in the Pavilion.
You can reach Brenda at 604 851-4000 or by email Brenda.Mertke@MennoPlace.ca
Call Brenda for maintenance requests, to book recreation bus trips, or for any questions or concerns you may have.
Leonard Klassen, Life Enrichment Coordinator, has moved offices from Terrace West over to Primrose Gardens. He can be reached at 604 851-4006 or by email Leonard.Klassen@MennoPlace.ca .
Brenda and Leonard are your main contacts for any questions, needs or concerns.
Claire is not leaving and will still be available in Terrace East and Terrace West.
Sincerely,
Cheryl Dawes
Manager of Community Enrichment
