MEMO: Notice of Elevator Testing / Disruption

Date:               August 27, 2026
To:                   Pavilion, Terrace West & Terrace East Residents
Re:                   Notice of Elevator Testing / Disruption
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On Wednesday, September 2nd, the elevators are scheduled for the required 5-year service testing. Richmond Elevator will be onsite. There are 5 elevators to test; we expect each test to take about 1 hour. Primrose Gardens and the elevators in Menno Home and Menno Hospital will not be affected.

The approximate times are as follows:

Terrace West:     9:00am – 10:00am

Pavilion:             10:00am – 11:00am (#1)

                             11:00am – 12:00 noon (#2)

Terrace East:     12:00 noon – 1:00pm (#1)

                               1:00pm – 2:00pm (#2)

Terrace West Residents: Please plan your schedule around this shutdown as there is only one elevator in your building. Please either come down early, or plan to wait in the bistro until the elevator testing is completed.

Pavilion and Terrace East Residents: You will always have access to one elevator during this testing period.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation.

Lost Items Survey – Prize Winner

Thank you to all family and friends who participated in our survey about how lost essential resident items have impacted you and your loved one. We appreciate your insights as we look into options to help make this process easier.

As promised we did a draw from all respondents who provided their contact information. A random number generator was used to select the winner.

The winner is: Allan! Congratulations!

Allan – please check your email. You will see an email from Claire with the link to claim your prize.

Reminder: Scheduled Internet Service Interruption

Dear Residents and Families,

Please be advised that scheduled network maintenance will take place on Saturday, August 29, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

During this time, internet and Wi-Fi services provided by Menno Place will be unavailable.

Residents who use the campus Wi-Fi or internet services may experience a temporary interruption.

Please note:

  • Campus Wi-Fi and internet access will be unavailable during the maintenance period.
  • Telephone service will remain available and is not affected.
  • Residents with their own Telus-direct internet services will not be affected.

All Internet and Wi-Fi services will be restored once the maintenance is complete.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as this important work is carried out.

Sincerely,

Menno Place Administration

LTC Family Council Meeting: September 14, 2026

For more information about the Family Council go to: https://mennoplacelife.com/family-council-home-and-hospital/

Grandparents Day is Coming Soon – Sept 12, 2026

Grandparents Day is just two weeks away. Mark your calendars and bring your family to the courtyard on Saturday, September 12 for fun, food, and treats for kids of all ages.

Saturday, September 12, 2026
10:00AM – 2:00PM
Menno Home Courtyard

More information here: https://mennoplacelife.com/family-and-friends-stay-in-touch/save-the-date-grandparents-day-2026/

Scheduled Internet Service Interruption

Dear Residents and Families,

Please be advised that scheduled network maintenance will take place on Saturday, August 29, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

During this time, internet and Wi-Fi services provided by Menno Place will be unavailable.

Residents who use the campus Wi-Fi or internet services may experience a temporary interruption.

Please note:

  • Campus Wi-Fi and internet access will be unavailable during the maintenance period.
  • Telephone service will remain available and is not affected.
  • Residents with their own Telus-direct internet services will not be affected.

All Internet and Wi-Fi services will be restored once the maintenance is complete.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as this important work is carried out.

Sincerely,

Menno Place Administration

Save the Date: Grandparents Day Sept 12, 2026

Join the fun as we celebrate Grandparents Day on Saturday, September 12th in the Menno Home Courtyard!

You’re Invited: Chapel with Musical Guests Dr. Calvin Dyck & Carmen Hollett

Friends and Family of Menno Place residents are invited to join us for a special chapel service:

Tuesday, August 25th at 10:30AM
Menno Hospital Chapel

Our chaplains will open the service with prayer and scripture after which Calvin and Carmen will perform a number of inspirational pieces including several well-loved congregational hymns.

All are welcome. There is no cost for this event and no RSVP required.

MEMO: Duplicate Copies of Newsletter

To: All Menno Place Friends and Family
Date: Monday, August 10, 2026
Re: Duplicate copies of newsletter sent accidentally

Dear Friends and Family,

Over the weekend we launched a new newsletter – Together We Care – and when we got back to the office Monday morning saw that the email had accidentally sent multiple times. We apologize for any inconvenience and want to let you know that the error has been corrected. You should not receive multiple copies going forward.

Resource: 5 Most Common Scams Affecting Seniors

As we age and the online world gets more and more complex it’s easier than ever to fall prey to an online scam. This article from the Royal Bank of Canada outlines the five most common scams affecting seniors, how to spot them, and what to do if you or a loved one gets caught in one. To go to the article click on the image below, or click on the link under it.

https://www.rbcroyalbank.com/en-ca/my-money-matters/money-academy/cyber-security/understanding-cyber-security/spotting-scams-top-5-threats-affecting-seniors/

This article also has a link to Royal Bank’s Cybersecurity Checklist for Seniors. You can access that resource from their site by clicking here: Royal Bank’s Cybersecurity Checklist for Seniors

[Note: These links will open from the rbc.com website.]