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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Guest Suites are Reopening November 1st!
We are pleased to announce that effective November 1st, three Guest Suites will again be available to reserve for families/guests of Menno Place residents. There is one guest suite in Primrose Gardens, one in Terrace West and one in the Pavilion. Rates and booking information can be found below.
There are a few important details for you to note:
- All bookings are made with Angela at Reception – 604.851.4000
- Until November 15th, reservations for the Christmas Season (Dec 1st – Jan 7th) will be available only to residents of the building in which the Guest Suite is located. After November 15th, any available suite can be booked.
- Please contact Reception if you h ave any questions regarding the Guest Suites.
We ask for your patience as we are reopening our Guest Suites. We are glad to offer this service to you, and we will address any hiccups as we go along and learn the booking system. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Leonard Klassen, Interim Manager of Independent & Supportive Living (604.851.4006).
Guest Suite Descriptions and Rates
There are three guest suites available on campus for bookings. Rates are inclusive of all taxes/fees, including parking. Occupancy Limits may be adjusted depending on age of children (if applicable). A 1-night stay surcharge of $40 will be added to stays less than 2 nights.
Pavilion (Suite 222) – Bachelor Suite
2023 Rate: $90/night
Occupancy Limit: 4
Full Kitchen (no dishwasher), Dishes, Dining Table w/ 2 chairs, Queen Bed, Pull Out Bed, Futon/Couch, TV, Individual coffee pot, toaster, microwave, Full Bath w/ tub, Portable Fan
Terrace West (Suite 102) – Bachelor Suite
2023 Rate: $90/night
Occupancy Limit: 2
Queen Bed, Couch, TV, Small Desk/Table w/ chair, Full Bath w/ tub, Individual Coffee Pot, Patio, Fan, bar fridge, microwave (NO full kitchen)
Primrose Gardens (Suite 211) – 1 Bedroom Suite
2023 Rate: $125/night
Occupancy Limit: 4
Queen Deluxe bed, Pull out Couch, Bathroom w/ Shower, Full Kitchen (no dishwasher), Dishes, Small Dining Table w/ 2 chairs, Individual Coffee Pot, Kettle, Toaster, Microwave, 2 Portable Fans
Join us for tea! Celebrating 70 years of care at Menno Place
You’re invited!
For 70 years Menno Place has provided hope, dignity, and compassion to more than 25,000 seniors in Abbotsford. Secure in that legacy of care now it’s time to build for the generations to come.
Please join us as we celebrate 70 years of trusted care with a tea reception on Thursday, November 23, 2023. Come and go from 1pm – 3pm in the Menno Hospital Chapel (32945 Marshall Road, complimentary parking).
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.
Come join us as we celebrate this milestone and look forward to another 70 years of compassionate Christian care for the seniors in our community.
Reserve your free ticket at Eventbrite:
Concerts in Care – Oct 25th
The next Concert in Care is Oct 25 at 10:30in the Menno Hospital chapel featuring Domagoj Ivanovic on violin and Karen Lee-Morlang on piano. All are welcome to join us.
Current 2023 Protocols for Respiratory Illness
Current 2023 protocols are now in place. Please note that these are updated from when we were in the COVID pandemic.
Showing care and concern for each other is our overarching approach.
The procedures vary depending on which apartment building you live in.
Staff are required to wear medical masks in common resident areas of all buildings.
Medical masks are optional for residents who have NO symptoms.
Visitors are asked to wear medical masks in all common areas (masks are available at the front entrances of each building).
As we stated at the beginning, showing care and concern for each other is our overarching approach. Let’s all do our part to avoid spreading illness. Thank you for your commitment to doing your part in following our protocols.
Smitha Varghese, Interim Manager of Assisted Living (604.851.1337)
Leonard Klassen, Interim Manager of Independent and Supportive Living (604.851.4006)
Shake Out Earthquake Drill – Thurs October 19, 2023
Menno Place will practice our earthquake preparedness safety drill – the Great British Columbia ShakeOut – on Thursday, October 19th at 10:19am! 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 19th, please prepare to participate in this drill.
At 10:19am 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:
Upcoming Vaccine Clinics at Menno Apartments
We are pleased to announce that we will be hosting vaccine clinics (both Flu and Covid) in each of our Menno Apartments buildings.
Pavilion – Thursday, November 2nd
Primrose Gardens – Friday, November 3rd
Beginning today, a questionnaire will be circulated to each tenant offering them the opportunity to sign up for vaccination. Each tenant can make their choice about both the Covid vaccine and the Flu vaccine. Please follow up with your loved one if they may have difficulty completing the form. Forms can be handed in to reception or put in the suggestion boxes located in each building.
If you have any questions, please contact reception at 604-851-4000.
Leonard Klassen,
Interim Manager of Independent & Supportive Living
