Menno Place Remembers – June 2026
Thank you to everyone who joined us. If you weren’t able to be there you can watch the full memorial here.
Thank a Support Services Team Member!
As we celebrate Support Services Appreciation week we want to give you the opportunity to thank a team member. Has someone who who works for the dietary, housekeeping, laundry, finance, life enrichment, communications & advancement, staffing, people & culture, maintenance, recreation or rehabilitation team made a difference in the life of your loved one? We’d love to hear about it.
Use the form below to send your thanks!
Fill out my online form.
LTC Family Council Meeting: June 22, 2026
Menno Place Long Term Care (LTC) Family Council invites you to join our next meeting on Monday, June 22, 2026
Join us online to be a voice in decision-making that affects our loved ones and all long-term care residents. Lend your observations, experiences, ideas, and work together to improve the resident experience at Menno Home & Menno Hospital.
DATE: Monday, June 22, 2026
TIME: 12p7:00PM – 8:00PM
LOCATION: Online only
How to join online :
Send an e-mail to the Family Council (mennoplacefamilycouncil[at]gmail.com) to request a meeting invitation.
All Family Members and Friends of a long-term care resident at Menno Place are welcome to join and participate in the Family Council.
For more information about the Family Council go to: https://mennoplacelife.com/family-council-home-and-hospital/
Don’t Miss Out on Making These Summer Memories
Come and make a memory with your loved ones this summer.
You’re Invited: Canada Day Car Show
Come and join us Wednesday, June 24 as we celebrate Canada Day with classic cars, live music, and hot dogs.
A new dining experience is coming to Menno Place!
Introducing An Elevated Dining Experience at Menno Place
Once a month, from June to September, Chef’s Plate will offer a fine dining experience that invites you to savour the moments. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, anniversary, graduation or just want to enjoy a special summer evening, Chef’s Plate will give you a full restaurant experience that is walking distance from home.
Reservations are required.
Dinner will cost $38 a plate and includes your choice of main course, dessert and beverage (pop, juice, water, coffee or tea). Tax and tip is already included. Menno Place residents will enjoy a 20% discount. A maximum of 60 tickets will be available per night.
Where: Primrose Gardens dining room (Primrose Gardens, 2099 Primrose Street)
When: Saturday, June 20, July 25, August 22 and September 26. Seating times start at 5pm
Tickets: Tickets can be purchased through one of the Life Enrichment Associates. Call 604-851-4004 or fill out the form here: https://mennoplacelife.com/chefsplate/
On the Menu for June 20th:
Roast Prime Rib
served with rich au jus & traditional horseradish
OR
Boursin-Stuffed Chicken Breast
creamy, savoury and stuffed with herbs and vegetables
Accompaniments
Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Yorkshire Pudding
Seasonal Vegetables
Desserts
Chocolate Truffle Mouse Cake
OR
Crème Brulé
2026 Strategic Framework Open House
On May 15th, we had the opportunity to come together as a community to reflect on our journey and work over the past year and look ahead to what we are doing in the near future.
The open house was marked by an update in four specific areas – our strategic priorities – Christian Values, Home of Choice, Service Excellence, and People and Culture.
We were pleased to have 50 of our staff complete the event passport which shows that they received the update at each of the booths. These staff were entered in a draw to win an Amazon gift card. Congratulations to the winner – Milet from our Housekeeping and Laundry team!
We had many external stakeholders join us including community partners and a member of our Board and we thank them for coming. It was an encouraging time to see a strong representation across our organization, and throughout the Abbotsford community.
Thank you to everyone who attended, contributed, and helped bring this event to life.
Dementia Education Series Continues on June 3
We are pleased to invite you to attend the third session of our Dementia Education Series – Depression and Anxiety in Older Adults. If you missed the first two sessions you are welcome to join in at any time.
Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: Menno Hospital Chapel
Presenter: Dr. Atul Nanda, Geriatric Psychiatrist
Dr. Nanda will lead this informative session and share valuable insights into the care and management of individuals living with dementia. This session offers an excellent opportunity to deepen understanding and enhance the support we provide to our residents.
We strongly encourage all staff members and family partners to attend and benefit from Dr. Nanda’s expertise.
We look forward to your participation.
Kind regards,
Smitha Varghese
Director of Care, Menno Home and Hospital
Health Talks: Demystifying Health Care for Seniors
Learn how to navigate local health-care services and resources and how to talk about issues around aging with family and friends.
Thank A Nurse – It’s National Nursing Week!
Thank you to our nurses for their unwavering commitment to quality care.
