Parking Disruption for Visitors – Menno Home, Entrance A – April 3rd and April 4th

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Visitor Parking and Entry Disruption – Monday, April 3rd and Tuesday, April 4th

On Monday, April 3rd and Tuesday, April 4th, there will be reduced visitor parking at Menno Place.

Visitor parking stalls at Entrance A and Entrance B will unavailable due to trench excavation at Entrance A to supply electrical power for the Menno Home South Wing Air Conditioning upgrade and the new Hair Salon.

Menno Home Entrance A will be limited to Emergency access only and will be closed to visitors.

How are visitors impacted?

Parking

There are reduced parking spots available for visitors on these 2 days

Visits

Visitors are asked to postpone visits to Menno Home Entrance A until after the excavation work is complete.

Visitors can call ahead to reception for alternate access if visitation is urgent. 604-853-2411

You will be guided another way into Menno Home Entrance A if you call ahead.

Temporary Changes to Dining for Terrace East Residents

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2nd Update March 27: The dining room will remain closed to Terrace East residents for Monday and Tuesday March 27 & 28th. The number of cases is trending down and we hope to be back in the dining room soon.

Due to the spread of GI (similar to stomach flu) in Terrace East we have made a couple of temporary changes:

  • The dining room is temporarily closed to Terrace East residents. Meals and morning break will be delivered to each  apartment for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (March 15 – 17).
    We hope to be back in the dining room on Saturday.
  • Terrace West residents will still eat in the dining room.
  • Morning break for Terrace West residents has been moved to the Terrace West bistro area.

We are NOT in lockdown. All residents who are feeling well can move about the building, go outside, and run errands.  Residents who are feeling sick are asked to please stay home until you feel better. Terrace East residents who start to experience symptoms (vomiting and/or diarrhea) should press their pendant so care staff can assist them.

All residents can still have visitors. If you are coming into the Terrace East building please be aware that GI is highly contagious and be extra careful if you or someone in your household is immunocompromised.

Recreation activities are being split by building. Terrace West residents will get updates in the lunch time announcements each day. For Terrace East most recreation activities are paused except for bingo which will still happen at 1:15 on Thursday. Terrace East bingo players will meet in the first floor lounge. Terrace West will play in the Terrace West bistro.

There are no changes for Primrose Gardens or the Pavilion at this time.

This is a reminder to file your income taxes

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MEMO: It’s time to file your income taxes

Information for clients residing in a Long-Term Care Home or Assisted Living funded by Fraser Health Authority

This is a reminder to file your most recent income taxes by April 30th each year.

It is very important to file ON TIME because your monthly long-term or AL rate is calculated annually using information from your Notice of Assessment.

Per the Ministry of Health Home and Community Care policy, clients must file an income tax return to be eligible for a subsidized client rate. Clients who do not file their income tax return will be subject to the maximum long-term care rate, effective January 1st.

There are agencies and organizations in place that can help you complete your tax return. If you need assistance, please to talk to the Director of Care / Manager or your Access Care & Transitions Coordinator.

Thank you for your attention to this important notice.

Income Tax Preparation for Apartment Residents

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We are pleased to provide income tax preparation services completed by a volunteer accountant, working in conjunction with the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP). The CVITP partners with Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to provide volunteers who prepare tax returns for those who have a modest income and a simple tax solution.

Eligibility:

  • Individuals with income up to $35,000
  • Couples with income up to $45,000
  • Simple tax solution

To access this service please see Claire or Angela at reception to get a form. Return the completed form to reception no later than April 14th.  Reception will set up a phone appointment for you with the accountant.

Appointments will be by phone on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons throughout March and April. There are a couple of in-person appointments available as well.

For family members:

Family members are welcome to be on the call with the resident if they choose. For family members who have a current POA agreement, you can choose to take the call instead of the resident with permission from the resident. Please contact Claire 604-851-4004 to arrange this.

Family & Friends Council Meeting (Home & Hospital) – March 16, 2023 @ 2:30pm #3

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On March 16, 2022, 2:30pm-3:30pm, Family and Friends (Family Council) will be meeting in person. The option of attending via Microsoft TEAMS will be offered as well. The meeting will take place in the Menno Hospital Conference Room (near the Fireside Café – behind the Receptionist’s desk).

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 Coordinator of Accreditation, Projects and Education Loveleen Sekhon and Recreation Support/Special Projects Bryan Gay. Loveleen and Bryan 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.

If you plan to attend in person:• You will need to be Covid vaccinated• Please arrive early in order to conduct the rapid test in the reception lobby• Please wear masks during the meetingIf 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 benefit 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

Click here to join the meeting

Meeting ID: 288 646 295 170
Passcode: ySWzQp

Or call in (audio only)

+1 778-731-1352,,857217269#   Canada, Port Moody

Phone Conference ID: 857 217 269#

Support Seniors with Spiritual Care Training

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Menno Place is pleased to offer the Spiritual Care Series! This 8- week course will help people become trained and effective spiritual care providers for seniors.

Would you or anyone you know benefit from this training? Family members, volunteers, ministry workers, and professional care providers are welcome.

 

 

Join us for 8 in-person sessions on Wednesdays at 6:30-8:30pm from April 5 to May 24. Spaces are limited! $40 to register.

Menno Place is currently rebuilding our very important spiritual care volunteer base. If you know someone who would thrive in this environment, let them know about this excellent training course.

REGISTER TODAY!

Support Seniors with Spiritual Care Training

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Menno Place is pleased to offer the Spiritual Care Series! This 8- week course will help people become trained and effective spiritual care providers for seniors.

Would you or anyone you know benefit from this training? Family members, volunteers, ministry workers, and professional care providers are welcome.

 

 

Join us for 8 in-person sessions on Wednesdays at 6:30-8:30pm from April 5 to May 24. Spaces are limited! $40 to register.

Menno Place is currently rebuilding our very important spiritual care volunteer base. If you know someone who would thrive in this environment, let them know about this excellent training course.

REGISTER TODAY!

Family & Friends Council Meeting (Home & Hospital) – March 16, 2023 @ 2:30pm #2

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On March 16, 2022, 2:30pm-3:30pm, Family and Friends (Family Council) will be meeting in person. The option of attending via Microsoft TEAMS will be offered as well. The meeting will take place in the Menno Hospital Conference Room (near the Fireside Café – behind the Receptionist’s desk).

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 Coordinator of Accreditation, Projects and Education Loveleen Sekhon and Recreation Support/Special Projects Bryan Gay. Loveleen and Bryan 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.

If you plan to attend in person:• You will need to be Covid vaccinated• Please arrive early in order to conduct the rapid test in the reception lobby• Please wear masks during the meetingIf 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 benefit 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

Click here to join the meeting

Meeting ID: 288 646 295 170
Passcode: ySWzQp

Or call in (audio only)

+1 778-731-1352,,857217269#   Canada, Port Moody

Phone Conference ID: 857 217 269#

Welcome to Sujata Connors, our new CEO

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Click to listen to Sujata Connor’s, our new CEO, sharing her excitement to be at Menno Place. Welcome, Sujata!

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Congratulations to Karen Biggs, winner of the 2023 Ed Helfrich Long-Service Excellence Award

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Congratulations to our former, CEO, Karen Biggs on winning the 2023 Ed Helfrich Long-Service Excellence Award, presented by BC Care Providers Association.

Karen retired after 41 years of providing care and leadership to elderly seniors. Her final 9.5 years were served at Menno Place.

To read more about her years of service and the award, click here.

To watch the video presented at the BC Care Providers Award Ceremony, click here.