Save the Date: Grandparents Day Sept 12, 2026
Join the fun as we celebrate Grandparents Day on Saturday, September 12th in the Menno Home Courtyard!
Resource: 5 Most Common Scams Affecting Seniors
As we age and the online world gets more and more complex it’s easier than ever to fall prey to an online scam. This article from the Royal Bank of Canada outlines the five most common scams affecting seniors, how to spot them, and what to do if you or a loved one gets caught in one. To go to the article click on the image below, or click on the link under it.
This article also has a link to Royal Bank’s Cybersecurity Checklist for Seniors. You can access that resource from their site by clicking here: Royal Bank’s Cybersecurity Checklist for Seniors
[Note: These links will open from the rbc.com website.]
Chef’s Plate is a Hit!
Chef’s Plate offers a restaurant style meal without the pressure of tipping, taxes or managing challenges of mobility and transportation.
Help Us Find Lost Resident Items using Small Trackers
Please take the survey to let us know how lost items have impacted you and your loved one. Menno Place is running a pilot project where small trackers are securely attached to resident’s essential items.
Family Council Minutes – Apr 27, 2026
The minutes from the Apr 27, 2026 Family Council meeting are now available. Click here to download the minutes: April 27 Minutes
Resources: Upcoming Caregiver Workshop & Coffee Drop-In
You’re invited to two events that support caregivers through anticipatory grief care, emotional support, and community connection.
Safety at Menno Place: Building on a Strong Foundation
The safety and well-being of our residents, families, staff, and visitors remains one of our highest priorities at Menno Place. Recent resident meetings across our apartment communities reflect a strong sense of comfort and security, and we are grateful for the trust our community places in us each day.
At the same time, we believe that safety is never static so we are continually proactive exploring and implementing ways to strengthen our security measures even further. The following list outlines the ways that we are implementing measures to further enhance security on our campus of care:
1. Enhanced Camera Monitoring
- We are expanding the use of AI-enabled features within our existing camera systems.
- Exterior camera alerts during overnight hours (21:00–06:00) will be monitored by our offsite security partner Allegiance 1. When alerts are triggered, the monitoring team will review video clips and determine if a response or dispatch is required.
2. Lighting Improvements
- Upgrading driveway lighting from Marshall Road with LED parking-style fixtures to significantly improve visibility in the approach to these areas.
- Additional motion-activated lighting will be installed around Pavilion and Terrace West. These upgrades are designed to enhance lighting without impacting drivers or nearby residents.
3. Signage Enhancements
- Strategic placement of updated security signage in collaboration with Allegiance 1 near camera locations to reinforce active monitoring and deterrence.
4. Landscaping Adjustments
- Selective trimming and removal of shrubs around Pavilion and Terrace West to improve camera sightlines and reduce potential concealment areas
If you have any ideas or questions about security on our campus please use this form to reach out to Bas Kervel, Director, Support Services – https://mennoplacelife.com/do-you-need-to-contact-us/
Canada Day Car Show & Celebrations at Menno Place
All around the event you could hear the excitement as residents recognized cars from their own history.
Help Us Find Lost Resident Items using Small Trackers
Menno Place is running a pilot project where small trackers are securely attached to resident’s essential items. Please take the survey to let us know how lost items have impacted you and your loved one.
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.
