MEMO: Sweeping and Washing of Parkade

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We have a company contracted to come and sweep and wash both of our underground parkades.

Terrace East/West: Tuesday, May 26th, from approximately 8:00am – Noon.
Primrose Gardens: Wednesday, May 27th, from approximately 8:00am – Noon

Please arrange to have your car out of the parkade during this time.

It is permissible to park on the outside parking lot during this time – you do NOT need to pay for parking during this time.

If possible, residents with a scooter should move their scooter AND their charger. At bare minimum, chargers should not be left on the ground where they will get wet during the cleaning process.

As a reminder, no items are to be stored in your parking stall besides your vehicle. If you have any items in your parking stall, please clean them up promptly.

Additionally, no Menno Place Staff are authorized to assist you in moving your vehicle. If you need help, please contact your family/friend to assist.

Thank you for your cooperation

2026 Strategic Framework Open House

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On May 15th, we had the opportunity to come together as a community to reflect on our journey and work over the past year and look ahead to what we are doing in the near future.

The open house was marked by an update in four specific areas – our strategic priorities – Christian Values, Home of Choice, Service Excellence, and People and Culture.

We were pleased to have 50 of our staff complete the event passport which shows that they received the update at each of the booths. These staff were entered in a draw to win an Amazon gift card. Congratulations to the winner – Milet from our Housekeeping and Laundry team!

We had many external stakeholders join us including community partners and a member of our Board and we thank them for coming. It was an encouraging time to see a strong representation across our organization, and throughout the Abbotsford community.

Thank you to everyone who attended, contributed, and helped bring this event to life.

Butterfly Release 2026

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Join us for the Menno Place Butterfly Release on Friday, June 12 at 2:30pm, following our annual memorial service where we’ll be honouring those who have passed since June 2025. Click for details on how you can pre-purchase your butterfly!

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Happy Mother’s Day!

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Happy Mother’s day from all of us at Menno Place!

There are so many women who can act as mother figures in our lives – from our actual mothers, to step-moms, grandmothers, great grandmothers, god-mothers, aunties, close friends, friends’ mothers, mothers-in-law, neighbours, sister-in-laws and many, many more!

Today we celebrate all the women who have made positive impacts on our lives through the love and support they give.

Whether you are spending time with loved ones or reflecting on the memories of those who are no longer with us, we hope that you have a blissful day. We’re so thankful for you, moms!

Thank You Volunteers!

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Thank you to all our amazing volunteers, you make a difference every day!

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Mother’s Day Flowers – May 10, 2026

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Every year on Mother’s Day our campus is flooded with beautiful floral arrangements that bring joy to residents all over Menno Place. If you’re thinking about gifting flowers this year we wanted to remind you of a couple of guidelines.

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Do You Know What To Do In An Emergency?

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Natural hazards may be beyond our control, but there are ways to reduce the risk and the impact of whatever emergency we might face.

Emergency Preparedness Week (May 3-9, 2026) encourages people in Canada to take concrete actions to be better prepared to protect themselves and their household during emergencies. This special week is a national effort lead by Public Safety Canada, provincial and territorial emergency management organizations, Indigenous organizations, non-governmental organizations, and private sector.

By taking a few simple steps, you can become better prepared to face a range of emergencies – anytime, anywhere. It is important to:

  • Know the risks – Although the consequences of disasters can be similar, knowing the risks specific to our community and our region can help you better prepare
  • Make a plan – It will help you and your family know what to do
  • Get an emergency kit – During an emergency, we will all need some basic supplies. We may need to get by without power or tap water. Be prepared to be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours in an emergency

Visit Canada.ca (or your EMO or local website – the Abbotsford site is here) for more resources to help you and your family prepare for all types of emergencies.

This week, take concrete actions to be better prepared. Please do your part! Experience has shown that individual preparedness goes a long way to help people cope better – both during and after a major disaster. Get an emergency kit now – it can make a world of difference.

Emergency Resources

The following pages go to canada.ca where you’ll find specific instructions and helpful links to help you get prepared and stay prepared. Click on the type of disaster below to go to the safety information.

Family & Friends Caregiver Support Group: Spring 2026

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Family, friends and caregivers from Menno Home and Menno Hospital are invited to our Spring /Summer Caregiver Support Group.  

As family and friends you share similar experiences, and you are not alone.  Many emotions can arise by having your loved in long term care.  Our support group will meet to share stories and support each other through the difficult moments.

Our Caregiver Support Group is about having a safe place to talk about your emotions, connect with other family, friends and caregivers, learn how to support your loved one in care, and gain tools to assist you in taking care of yourself.  Our hope is that you will feel encouraged, supported and strengthened to continue this ongoing journey.

How it works:

The Family and Friends Support Group will be a closed group with a maximum of 10 members, and a minimum of 5 members.  This is to create a safe and familiar space where you can build trust with other members over time and feel comfortable sharing with one another.  Registration will be on a first come first serve basis.  There will be a total of 5 sessions in this series with dates as follows:

Dates: May 21,  June 4, 11, 25, and July 2
Time:  2:30 -3:30 pm
Location: Menno Home Chapel

Topics include:

  • Burnout, Compassion Fatigue, and Secondary Stress Syndrome
  • Ambiguous Loss and Grief
  • Understanding behaviors
  • Coping with difficult emotions
  • Communication (how to have a good visit, effective communication)

After this group has completed, another group will be started in Fall of 2026.  Members who have completed a Family & Friends Caregiver Support Group series can register again for another group in the future.

The group will be facilitated by Menno Home Social Workers Kim Wiebe and Melina Maarhuis, and Menno Hospital Social Worker Dan Janzen.

For more information and to register please contact Kim Wiebe (604) 851-1361.

You can also reach Kim by email:  kim.wiebe[at]mennoplace.ca   (Replace the [at] with the @ symbol.)