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 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:

Today October 1, 2026 is National Seniors Day!

It’s a day for Canadians to recognize the profound contributions and value our seniors bring to our families, communities, and workplaces. It’s a day to celebrate our seniors and let them know how much we respect them and care for them.

Here are some things you can do for National Seniors Day:

• Call a senior in your life and have a chat either by phone or video call
• Send a card or postcard in the mail and surprise them with a letter
• Visit that important senior in your life and go for a walk outside, play a game of cards, or have lunch together
• Do something kind for a senior in your life. Do chores, run errands, or cook them dinner
• Sit down with and look at old photos together and remember some good times!
• Learn more about your family history. Speak with your elders and learn about their lives. Learn where you come from
• Smile and just say “hi”

THANK YOU, to our seniors for your wisdom and love and for the impact you have in all of our lives!

How have seniors positively impacted your life this year?

What could be better than time spent together?

See you tomorrow, Saturday, September 12 for Grandparents Day! We’ll be celebrating in the Menno Home courtyard from 10:00 – 2:00. Bring the whole family and join us for a time you won’t want to miss.

Parking and shuttle information are here: https://mennoplacelife.com/grandparents/