The origins of this carol date to medieval times. The Latin verses were discovered in the mid 1800s by an English minister named John Mason Neale, who translated and wove them together to produce “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel.” Neale is also the author of the carol, “Good King Wenceslas,” and the Palm Sunday hymn, “All Glory, Laud, and Honor.” Find out more about this poet, scholar, and director of a home for the elderly.
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Giving Tuesday is December 3rd, and this year you can help brighten the lives of the 700 seniors who call Menno Place home.
We would like to inform you about the kitchenette renovation project in the Menno Hospital East 2 area. The renovation is being carried out in accordance with licensing and infection control standards to ensure the highest quality of care for your loved ones. The work is expected to be completed by mid-December.
Our contractors are committed to minimizing any disruption to the residents’ daily activities. Every effort will be made to ensure that the renovation process is as smooth and quiet as possible, with minimal impact on the comfort and routines of the residents.
If you have any questions or concerns about this project, please do not hesitate to contact us. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this time.
Thank you for your continued support.
Sincerely ,
Smitha Varghese, Director of Care
604 851 1337
On December 12, 2024, 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 Reception 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 benefit from all its features, but it not, you can still click the link and use TEAMS through your internet browser.
Click here to join the meeting now
Meeting ID: 287 805 325 698
Passcode: 7E2KVC
Dial in by phone
+1 778-731-1352,,892411930# Canada, Port Moody
Phone conference ID: 892 411 930#
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 the Health Care-Aid Lead Tonya Neufeld and Physiotherapist Sangeetha Thukkaram. 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.
Overwhelmed with God’s creative brilliance, Folliot S. Pierpoint wrote this poem, “For the Beauty of the Earth.” He intended it primarily for Communion services in the Anglican Church, but when it jumped the Atlantic, it quickly became associated with the American Thanksgiving holiday. Find out more about this hymn!
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A strong fall storm system will direct an atmospheric river towards the South Coast, bringing heavy rain to the region. Rain is expected to begin early in the day on Friday and continue into Sunday morning.
We are upgrading our water systems on campus. As a result, there will be a complete water shutdown (hot and cold) overnight on the following dates. All nursing staff will have access to hand wash stations while the water is shut off. We trust that the overnight hours will have only a minimal impact on our tenants.
Water Shut Off Schedule:
For tenants who live in the apartments:
Ensure you have some water set aside to drink before you go to bed. Every toilet gets one flush after the water is shut down; you may wish to fill a bucket with water for an additional flush. Hand sanitizer can be used to clean your hands as needed.
For residents who live in Long-Term Care:
Care staff will make sure you have what you need.
For all:
We will have maintenance staff on campus during this time. The fire sprinkler system will remain active during the shutdown.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
Family, friends, and caregivers of residents from Menno Home and Menno Hospital are invited to join our Caregiver Support Group.
As family and friends, you share similar experiences and you are not alone. Our Family & Friends Caregiver Support Group is about having a safe place to talk about your emotions, connect with other family, friends and caregivers, learn how to support your loved one in care and learn how to take care of yourself. Our support group will meet to share stories and support each other through the difficult moments. Our hope is that you will feel encouraged, supported and strengthened to continue this ongoing journey.
Details:
The Family and Friends Support Group will be a closed group with a maximum of 10 members. This is to create a safe and familiar space where you can build trust with other members over time and feel comfortable sharing with one another. Registration will be on a first come first serve basis. There will be a total of 6 sessions, occurring once every 2 weeks:
Dates:
November 7, 21, Dec 5, 19, Jan 2, 16 (Biweekly)
Time:
2:30 -3:30 pm
Topics may include:
After this group has completed, another group will be started in Spring 2025. Members who have completed a Family & Friends Caregiver Support Group series can register for another group in the future.
The group will be facilitated by Menno Home Social Worker Kim Wiebe and Menno Hospital Social Worker Dan Janzen.
For more information and to register please contact Menno Home Social Worker kim.wiebe@mennoplace.ca (604)851-1361
“My soul cried for deliverance, and God’s unlimited promises stood out like stars above me. But I wasn’t willing to pay the price.” The author of “Standing on the Promises,” Russell Kelso Carter, author was an athlete, educator, rancher, preacher, and physician. Find out more about his captivating testimony of surrender.
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