Hymn Stories – January 2024
January’s hymn is Trusting Jesus. This textually and musically simple expression of child-like trust in Jesus has met the daily spiritual needs of many of God’s people to the present time.
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Celebrating 70 Years of Compassionate Care – Watch Now
Over the past 70 years Menno Place has provided trusted care to more 27,000 seniors. As part of the celebrations for the 70th anniversary we interviewed current and former staff and residents about the impact Menno Place has had in their lives. These are their stories.
MEMO: Christmas Gifts, Donations and Fraud Awareness
‘Tis the season to celebrate, and for many of us that involves gift-giving. We want to share a few reminders with all of you about Menno Place policies.
GIFTS FOR STAFF
If you wish to give a gift to the staff, here are some guidelines:
- Gifts must be able to be shared by all the staff (e.g. chocolates, cards, pizza lunch, flowers).
- Do not offer an individual staff member a gift as they are not permitted to accept it.
- Financial gifts (cash/gift cards) to individual staff members are NOT allowed to be received.
If residents wish to make a financial contribution to Menno Place, donations to the Mennonite Benevolent Society can be made at reception (charitable donation receipts available).
FUNDRAISING
There is to be NO fundraising, solicitation of gifts, or request for money at Menno Place (whether from or by residents or staff). There should never be any obligation or social pressure to make a financial contribution. Fundraising is NOT allowed at Menno Place (unless Menno Place announces and endorses an official project; this will be clearly communicated through a memo).
FRAUD AWARENESS
At this time of year, unsavory people are often more active in trying to get money and information from our residents. Please remind your loved ones to be very careful with whom they share any personal information (such as banking information, birthdate, social insurance number) when receiving random phone calls. It is doubtful that a resident will receive a phone call from the CRA about an overdue account, from Amazon about a compromised credit card, or from a stranger asking for funds to help a grandchild get out of jail. If a resident gets a call like this, it’s best to hang up and initiate a call to CRA or their financial institution or their grandchild. This way you know you can be sure they are speaking with the right person.
If your resident is suspicious or feel you may be a victim of fraud, please contact the Seniors Abuse & Information Line 1-866-437-1940 or a trusted family member. A helpful brochure with more information can be downloaded by clicking here.
Thank you for being so kind to our staff and wanting to honour them at this time of the year. It means so much to us. By sharing the gifts, all our staff feel your appreciation.
On behalf of all of us who work at Menno Place, thank you for making this place so special. We appreciate you very much. We want to wish you a Merry Christmas and many blessings for the new year ahead. Stay safe and thank you for choosing to live at Menno.
Hymn Stories – December 2023
Joy is the keynote of the entire Advent season, especially for the Christian, who realizes its spiritual significance – God Himself invading this world and providing a means whereby sinful man might live eternally. Joy to the World is generally considered to be one of the most joyous Christmas hymns in existence, not in the sense of merry-making, but in the deep and solemn realization of what Christ’s birth has meant to mankind. Find out more about this hymn by Isaac Watts.
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Family and Friends (Family Council) Dec 7 2023
On December 7, 2023, 2:30pm-3:30pm, Family and Friends (Family Council) will be meeting in person, with the option of attending online via Microsoft TEAMS. The meeting will take place in the Menno Hospital Corporate Boardroom (near the Fireside Café – behind the Receptionist’s desk).
If you plan to attend online through Microsoft TEAMS, please click the following link below to join the meeting by video, or call the number with the code beside it to call in to the meeting. It is recommended to download Microsoft TEAMS onto your device to b enefit from all its features, but it not, you can still click the link and use TEAMS through your internet browser.
Join on your computer, mobile app or room device
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Meeting ID: 281 007 865 752
Passcode: dzbXQa
Or call in (audio only)
+1 778-731-1352,,209748998# Canada, Port Moody
Phone Conference ID: 209 748 998#
Family and Friends is a regularly scheduled meeting for family members, friends or representatives of residents in Menno Home and Menno Hospital. Our guest speakers will be Executive Director of Care Pooja Mishra and Recreation Aide Candace Crowley. Each will be discussing their roles and how they support our staff, residents and families at Menno Home and Menno Hospital.
Family Council is a great way to connect and learn about the opportunities that are on the Menno Place campus, as well as getting to know other family members that are on a similar journey with their loved ones in long term care. We hope you will be able to join us.
Congratulate Menno Place on 70 Years of Compassionate Christian Care for All
For 70 years Menno Place has provided hope, dignity, and compassion to more than 25,000 seniors in Abbotsford. At Menno Place it’s not just about a bed, food, and medical care. It’s about the incredible staff, volunteers, and donors who make it possible for our 700 residents to live their best lives.
Use the form below to share your greetings as we celebrate this milestone and look forward to another 70 years of compassionate Christian care for the seniors in our community.
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Concert in Care – November 22 2023
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BC Hydro Power Outage November 10 2023
BC Hydro will be conducting a planned power outage on Friday, November 10th from 10am to 12pm. This is so that they can do some equipment maintenance.
The outage will affect the Primrose Gardens, Terrace East and Terrace West buildings. The emergency generators will provide power to one elevator in each building and essential power including hallway heating and some kitchen power. Residential apartments will be without power, heat and light during this time.
Lunch will still be served in each dinin room at the usual time. Residents should start coming down to lunch early as there will be longer lines at the elevator. Please be patient and do not attempt to take the stairs if that is not a usual activity for you. Residents are welcome to come down to the lobby if their apartment is uncomfortable during this time.
Hymn Stories – November 2023
I am Trusting Thee, Lord Jesus is one of the child-like, but beautiful expressions from the soul of the esteemed English poetess, Frances Ridley Havergal, often referred to as “the Sweetest Voice of Hymnody.” Find out more about this hymn!
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