LTC Family Council Meeting: September 14, 2026
For more information about the Family Council go to: https://mennoplacelife.com/family-council-home-and-hospital/
MEMO: Resident Quality of Life Survey
Date: September 10, 2026
To: All Residents of Menno Place, Their Families & Friends
Re: Resident Quality of Life Survey – Menno Place
Dear Residents and Families,
At Menno Place, we are committed to enhancing the quality of life of our residents. Beginning September 10, 2026, we will be conducting a Resident Quality of Life Survey.
The survey will provide residents with an opportunity to share their experiences related to well-being, relationships, choice and decision-making, daily life, and overall satisfaction with living at Menno Place. Feedback will help guide improvements to our programs and services.
Residents will be supported to complete the survey as needed. All responses will remain confidential and reported anonymously.
Thank you for your participation and continued partnership in helping us provide the best possible care and experience for our residents.
If you have any questions, please let us know.
Thank you
Grandparents Day is This Weekend!
For parking and event info go to: https://mennoplacelife.com/family-and-friends-stay-in-touch/save-the-date-grandparents-day-2026/
Harvest Raffle tickets will be available to purchase in person in the courtyard at Grandparents Day, credit card only, no cash or cheques.
One ticket could win a handmade heirloom quilt, with an Early Bird draw for a Chef’s Plate dinner for 4 at Primrose Gardens. Proceeds from every ticket sold support recreation and chaplaincy for Independent Living residents.
Learn more and buy your tickets today: https://www.mennoplace.ca/raffle/
Put Grandparents Day On Your Calendar!
Summer is almost done but there’s still time to fit in a delightful outing celebrating Grandparents Day at Menno Place.
Local Musicians Delight Residents With Live Concert
“Music is the only thing we can engage with that activates every part of our brain.” Dr. Ann Heiderscheit, Professor of Music Therapy.
Experiencing live music provokes memory, sparks joy, inspires movement and creates community. It is a vital piece of the care we provide at Menno Place. On August 25th it was our pleasure to host Dr. Calvin Dyck and Carmen Fast Hollett as they performed a concert of church favourites and classical pieces to the delight of our residents.
In addition to being a concert violinist, composer, and conductor, Dr. Dyck is a longstanding friend of Menno Place. During the pandemic he brought musicians to play outdoor concerts for our residents who sat safely distant on their balconies to listen. It was a much needed bright spot in the dark days of March 2020.
We are so fortunate in Abbotsford to have people like Dr. Dyck and Carmen Hollett who care deeply about our seniors and take time from busy schedules to volunteer and share their talents. You could see the appreciation on the faces of the residents and hear it in their enthusiastic applause. Thank you for helping us ensure that music is part of every resident’s experience.
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
