JUNE 24, 2021 – INDEPENDENT LIVING: PRIMROSE GARDENS, PAVILION, TERRACE WEST – CHANGE TO SOCIAL VISITS

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JUNE 24, 2021 – INDEPENDENT LIVING: PRIMROSE GARDENS, PAVILION, TERRACE WEST – CHANGE TO SOCIAL VISITS

This memo was delivered to residents of Independent Living buildings on June 23, 2021

MEMO

Date:         June 18, 2021
To:              All Primrose Gardens, Terrace West and Pavilion Residents
Re:             New Guidelines and More Ways to Visit
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Dear Residents of Primrose Gardens, Terrace West and Pavilion,

We are delighted to share that almost all residents have now received both of their COVID vaccines. In Pavilion and Terrace West 94% of residents have had both vaccines and in Primrose Gardens it’s 91%. This is great news and it means that we can open up some new guidelines and ways to visit.

  1. Masks for Residents – Residents in independent living are strongly recommended to wear their mask in common areas (hallways, elevators, lobbies, stairwell, laundry). Stay safe, the COVID variant can be fatal for the elderly, even to those who have double-dose vaccination.
  2. Masks for Visitors: Non-residents MUST wear masks in all common spaces in all apartment buildings. If you go out into the community you still need to follow the current Public Health Orders. Masks are required in all public buildings.
  3. Visiting other Residents – Starting today you can visit up to three residents in one suite. Keep your group consistent. Terrace East, Menno Home, Menno Hospital require pre-booked visits and all visitors to those buildings must wear a mask at all times.
  4. Booking a visit in Terrace East – Visitors to Terrace East are required to book their visit 48-hours in advance. You can book your visit online at MennoPlaceLife.com or by phone with Diana at (604) 853-2411 extension 2466.

Thank you for working with us to keep everyone safe!
Sincerely,

Cheryl Dawes
Manager of Community Enrichment

Fire Education Meeting Notes

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David Janzen, Building Services & Emergency Response Coordinator, has been educating residents in each independent and assisted living buildings about what to do in case of a fire in their suite, and what to do if they hear fire bells.
We wanted to share the full notes that David went over at each lunch meeting and provide some visual awareness of where their emergency placard is in each building suite type.

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Fire Safety Education Week for The Apartments

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MEMO: INDEPENDENT LIVING: PRIMROSE GARDENS – PAVING NOTICE

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Special Note to Family and Friends of Primrose Gardens:

Please plan ahead if you plan to visit or pick up your loved one at Primrose Gardens as parking availability will be limited to street parking on Primrose St and the small bit on Brundige Ave. You may find parking takes a bit longer to find or a further walk to and from the building for your loved one when picking them up. Please take care when walking in the Primrose area.

UPDATE JUNE 21, 2021: The driveway around Primrose Gardens will likely be blocked off for Wednesday, June 23 as well. Please plan accordingly.

 

MEMO was handed out to Primrose Gardens residents on Friday, June 18th.


Date: June 18, 2021
To:              Primrose Gardens Residents
Re:             RE-PAVING OF PRIMROSE DRIVEWAY

 

Dear Primrose Gardens Residents,

On Tuesday, June 22nd we will have a work crew here to re-pave the Primrose Gardens front driveway from the east entrance on Primrose St, down and around to the north exit on Brundige Ave. This is to fix the pot holes and uneven areas in the asphalt. Your safety is our top priority and we want to make this area safe to walk on.

The plan at this time is to have the main entrance still in use, using the sidewalk portion to get to and from Brundige Ave. No Vehicles will have access to the driveway for the whole day but can do quick pick-ups and drop-offs along Brundige Ave (north side of Primrose Gardens).

Please use caution when walking in this work area.

If you have any concerns or questions, please call the Primrose Reception Desk – 604 851 4000

 

Bas Kervel

Manager of Environmental Services & Material Management

MEMO: INDEPENDENT LIVING: PAVILION – CHANGE IN RECEPTION CONTACT

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MEMO was handed out to Pavilion (Independent Living) Residents on Thursday, June 17th

MEMO

Date:             June 17, 2021
To:                 All Pavilion Residents
Re:                 New Receptionist for the Pavilion
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Dear Residents of the Pavilion,

We wanted to let you know that we have changed the Menno Staff person that will be your point of contact. Brenda Mertke, the receptionist in Primrose Gardens, will now also be taking care of the residents in the Pavilion.

You can reach Brenda at 604 851-4000 or by email Brenda.Mertke@MennoPlace.ca
Call Brenda for maintenance requests, to book recreation bus trips, or for any questions or concerns you may have.

Leonard Klassen, Life Enrichment Coordinator, has moved offices from Terrace West over to Primrose Gardens. He can be reached at 604 851-4006 or by email Leonard.Klassen@MennoPlace.ca .

Brenda and Leonard are your main contacts for any questions, needs or concerns.
Claire is not leaving and will still be available in Terrace East and Terrace West.

 

Sincerely,

Cheryl Dawes
Manager of Community Enrichment

JUNE 7, 2021 – INDEPENDENT LIVING: PRIMROSE GARDENS & PAVILION – VACCINATION CLINIC RESCHEDULED

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JUNE 7, 2021 – INDEPENDENT LIVING: PRIMROSE GARDENS & PAVILION – VACCINATION CLINIC RESCHEDULED

This memo was brought door to door to residents of Primrose Gardens and Pavilion on June 7th morning.

MEMO

Date:   June 7, 2021
To:       Primrose Gardens & Pavilion
Re:       Vaccination Clinic Rescheduled
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Dear Residents of Primrose Gardens and Pavilion,

Fraser Health has rescheduled the vaccination clinics in Primrose Gardens AND Pavilion to TOMORROW, TUESDAY, JUNE 8TH.

The Dining Rooms will be open for lunch today, MONDAY. Please join us.

YOU WILL BE SERVED LUNCH IN YOUR SUITE, TUESDAY, JUNE 8TH DURING THE VACCINATION CLINIC.

All the same details in the former memo apply for Tuesday’s vaccination clinic.

Reminder: What do you need to bring?

  • Photo ID AND Health Care Card/BC Services Card (whatever card has your Personal Health Number on it)
  • Please wear your mask the whole time.
  • Wear a short sleeve shirt

 

Thank you for your patience and understanding,

Cheryl Dawes,

Manager of Community Enrichment

JUNE 4, 2021 – INDEPENDENT LIVING: PRIMROSE GARDENS & PAVILION – DETAILS FOR VACCINATION CLINIC

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JUNE 4, 2021 – INDEPENDENT LIVING: PRIMROSE GARDENS & PAVILION – DETAILS FOR VACCINATION CLINIC

This memo was delivered to residents Friday, June 4th afternoon giving details on the following Monday Vaccination Clinic for 2nd COVID-19 vaccine doses.

Date:   June 4, 2021
To:       Primrose Gardens & Pavilion
Re:       COVID -19 2nd Dose Vaccination Clinic
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Dear Residents of Primrose Gardens and Pavilion,

Fraser Health will be on campus Monday, June 7th in Primrose Gardens and Pavilion Dining Rooms giving vaccinations.

Staff will come to your door and let you know when it is time for you to come down for your vaccine. Please be patient and do not come down early. We will not miss anyone. We expect to get started between 9:30/10am and will move through each building floor by floor. This clinic will last until mid-afternoon in Primrose due to the quantity of residents.

PRIMROSE & PAVILION RESIDENTS: YOU WILL BE SERVED LUNCH IN YOUR SUITE FOR MONDAY ONLY so the clinic can continue to operate with no interruptions.

We have your completed consent forms and your vaccination cards and will give them to you just before you get your vaccine.

What do you need to bring?

  • Photo ID AND Health Care Card/BC Services Card (whatever card has your Personal Health Number on it)
  • Please wear your mask the whole time.
  • Wear a short sleeve shirt

You will be asked to wait for 15 minutes after you get your vaccine to monitor for any adverse reactions. You will be told when you can go back to your suite.

We will hold on to the small vaccination cards and laminate them for you. Staff will hand them back to you in the coming week after the clinic.

At this time, Fraser Health has told us that they will be bringing the Pfizer vaccine.

With Excitement,

Cheryl Dawes, Manager of Community Enrichment

 

MEMO: INDEPENDENT LIVING: PRIMROSE GARDENS, TERRACE WEST, PAVILION – SPRING REMINDERS

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MAY 31, 2021: INDEPENDENT LIVING: PRIMROSE GARDENS, TERRACE WEST, PAVILION – SPRING NOTES & REMINDERS

This memo was handed out to Independent Living residents on June 1, 2021.

MEMO

Date:        May 31, 2021
To:            All Tenants of Terrace West, Pavilion, Primrose Gardens and Their Families and Friends
Re:            Spring Reminders
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Dear Residents & Families of Terrace West, Pavilion and Primrose Gardens,

As we head into the warmer weather we wanted to give you a couple of reminders:

  1. Spring Cleaning – It’s a great time of year to take a look around the suite and see if there is any winter clothing to be packed away or any clutter that can be cleared. Family and friends can come in and assist residents in getting ready for spring and summer.
  2. Food items – During your visit ensure expired food from fridge, cupboards and counters are disposed of in garbage. Clean fridge as necessary.

 

  1. No More Grocery Deliveries – Families will deliver groceries and other items when they visit or residents can come and get them from the door.
  2. Air conditioners – All air conditioners must be installed by Menno Place staff. Call Brenda 604 851-4000 (Primrose Gardens & Pavilion) or Claire 604 851-4004 (Terrace West) to request installation.
  3. Wear Sunscreen – Enjoy these sunny days but remember to wear sunscreen to protect your skin. Add a hat for even better protection and don’t forget to drink lots of water if you’re out in the heat.

Cheryl Dawes
Manager of Community Enrichment

MEMO: INDEPENDENT LIVING: TERRACE WEST – DECK/WINDOW WASHING

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MEMO TO RESIDENTS: INDEPENDENT LIVING: TERRACE WEST – MAY 31, 2021

RE: PATIO/DECK WASHING

The below was handed out to residents May 31, 2021 to Terrace West residents

MEMO
Date: May 28, 2021
To:              Terrace West Residents
Re:             Exterior window and deck washing

 

Dear Terrace West Residents,

Starting Monday, May 31st, and into the week, there will be a washing team on site to clean your patio and windows.

The washing team will use a scissor lift and work their way from top to bottom floors.

Please remove any cushions, breakables or expensive items from your deck. You may wish to ask your visitors for help with any heavy lifting.

If you have any questions, please touch base with Claire at Reception
604 851 4004.

 

Thank you,

Bas Kervel – Manager of Environmental Services

MAY 28, 2021 – INDEPENDENT LIVING: PRIMROSE GARDENS & PAVILION – VACCINATION CLINIC JUNE 7TH

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COVID-19 UPDATE – INDEPENDENT LIVING: PRIMROSE GARDENS & PAVILION – MAY 28, 2021

This memo with great news about the 2nd vaccine was distributed to residents of Primrose Gardens and Pavilion.

Hello Residents,

We have great news! We have just got the call today that all Primrose and Pavilion residents that need their 2nd dose of the COVID-19 vaccine will have it on MONDAY, JUNE 7th. We will organize a vaccination clinic just like the first dose.

In preparation for the vaccination clinic, we will need to have every consenting resident’s CONSENT FORM filled out and ready to go.

You will have received a 2nd paper with this memo; that is your CONSENT FORM. Please fill out the top “Client Demographics” section, or have a loved one help you. This includes:

  • Last name, first name, middle name
  • BC Personal Health Number, Date of Birth, Email (if applicable)
  • Male or Female, Home Phone Number

We have filled out the address areas for you. You will give verbal consent for your vaccine at the clinic in person. No other areas of the form needed to be completed.

Please bring your completed vaccine consent form to the DINING ROOM of your building on Monday , May 31 or Tuesday, June 1st. Staff will be there to collect. Tuesday, June 1st is the deadline to hand in your consents. If you need help with your consent form, please ask a loved one, or Reception at the number below.

If you have:

  1. Changed your mind and wish to still get your FIRST VACCINE DOSE
  2. Do not want to get the 2nd vaccination
  3. Have already received your 2nd dose through a community booking

Please contact Cheryl Dawes at 604 851 4020 as soon as possible.

We will send out a memo with any further vaccination clinic details closer to clinic date. The clinic will be in the dining rooms of each respective building.

Any questions, please contact Brenda at Reception 604 851 4000