Thank A Nurse – It’s National Nursing Week!
Thank you to our nurses for their unwavering commitment to quality care.
Happy Mother’s Day!
Happy Mother’s day from all of us at Menno Place!
There are so many women who can act as mother figures in our lives – from our actual mothers, to step-moms, grandmothers, great grandmothers, god-mothers, aunties, close friends, friends’ mothers, mothers-in-law, neighbours, sister-in-laws and many, many more!
Today we celebrate all the women who have made positive impacts on our lives through the love and support they give.
Whether you are spending time with loved ones or reflecting on the memories of those who are no longer with us, we hope that you have a blissful day. We’re so thankful for you, moms!
Join us at the Strategic Framework Open House
We will share the Menno Place 2025-2026 Strategic Framework update with our community and stakeholders.
Wednesday, May 13th
Menno Hospital Chapel
Drop in 12 – 2pm | Short program at 12:30
Join us at the Open House to:
- Learn about what we’ve done in advancing our Strategic Framework Objectives in 2025-2026
- Connect with others to hear and celebrate how we will work strategically together across our campus and in the community
This is your opportunity to see all that we’ve done as we move forward with our Strategic Priorities!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Thank You Volunteers!
Thank you to all our amazing volunteers, you make a difference every day!
Mother’s Day Flowers – May 10, 2026
Every year on Mother’s Day our campus is flooded with beautiful floral arrangements that bring joy to residents all over Menno Place. If you’re thinking about gifting flowers this year we wanted to remind you of a couple of guidelines.
LTC: Meet the Social Worker
Families and Caregivers of Long-Term Care Residents are warmly invited to drop in and connect.
Family & Friends Caregiver Support Group: Spring 2026
Family, friends and caregivers from Menno Home and Menno Hospital are invited to our Spring /Summer Caregiver Support Group.
As family and friends you share similar experiences, and you are not alone. Many emotions can arise by having your loved in long term care. Our support group will meet to share stories and support each other through the difficult moments.
Our 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 gain tools to assist you in taking care of yourself. Our hope is that you will feel encouraged, supported and strengthened to continue this ongoing journey.
How it works:
The Family and Friends Support Group will be a closed group with a maximum of 10 members, and a minimum of 5 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 5 sessions in this series with dates as follows:
Dates: May 21, June 4, 11, 25, and July 2
Time: 2:30 -3:30 pm
Location: Menno Home Chapel
Topics include:
- Burnout, Compassion Fatigue, and Secondary Stress Syndrome
- Ambiguous Loss and Grief
- Understanding behaviors
- Coping with difficult emotions
- Communication (how to have a good visit, effective communication)
After this group has completed, another group will be started in Fall of 2026. Members who have completed a Family & Friends Caregiver Support Group series can register again for another group in the future.
The group will be facilitated by Menno Home Social Workers Kim Wiebe and Melina Maarhuis, and Menno Hospital Social Worker Dan Janzen.
For more information and to register please contact Kim Wiebe (604) 851-1361.
You can also reach Kim by email: kim.wiebe[at]mennoplace.ca (Replace the [at] with the @ symbol.)
Thank You Volunteers!
Ignite Volunteerism is a year‑long, international initiative that celebrates the power of civic participation and the meaningful impact volunteers have in our community. In recognition of National Volunteer Week, April 19–25, 2026, we proudly celebrate the generosity of our volunteers who dedicate their time, skills, and energy to serving the residents of Menno Place.
Our 150 volunteers support our recreation, rehabilitation, and pastoral care programs, and their commitment enriches lives every day. We extend our heartfelt thanks to each and every volunteer for their dedication, compassion, and unwavering service.
“I’m so thankful for our volunteers, whose heart and compassion are evident every time they engage with and support our residents. I’m always inspired by their commitment and care for our community” – Audrey Mazzei, Volunteer Coordinator
If you would like more information about how to volunteer at Menno Place please go to: mennoplace.ca/volunteers/
Fire Equipment Safety Testing Apr 13-17, 2026
Fraser Valley Fire Protection will be on our campus April 13 – 17 to conduct our annual fire equipment inspection as required by code. For residents in the apartments a technician will need to enter each apartment. The technician will be wearing a uniform shirt with the Fraser Valley Fire Protection logo on it. Residents do not need to do anything during the test and can stay in their apartment while the test takes place. The test is brief but it can be loud. Residents are asked to remain seated during the test and keep out of the way of the technician.
Please note these tests will cause the fire alarms to sound briefly. They may also cause the fire panels to beep. The bells will turn on and off quickly. In the event of an actual fire alarm the bells would sound and keep ringing.
Announcements will be made in each apartment building at lunch to remind the residents. Each day that the technicians are here they will begin around 8am and work their way through each building floor by floor. We are not able to predict when they will reach each room. For the apartments the testing usually lasts most of the day.
The schedule for 2026 is:
- Monday, April 13, 2026, starting at approximately 8:00 a.m. – Menno Hospital
- Tuesday, April 14, 2026, starting at approximately 8:00 a.m. – Pavilion
- Wednesday, April 15, 2026, starting at approximately 8:00 a.m. – Terrace East and West
- Thursday, April 16, 2026, starting at approximately 8:00 a.m. – Primrose Gardens
- Friday, April 17, 2026, starting at approximately 8:00 a.m. – Menno Home
If you have any questions for Menno Home and Menno Hospital please contact Garry Janzen. For the apartments please contact Leonard Klassen.
Fraser Health Resident Satisfaction Survey – Menno Home
MEMO
Date: March 30, 2026
To: All Residents of Menno Home, Their Families & Friends
Re: Fraser Health Resident Satisfaction Survey – Menno Home
Dear Residents and Families of Menno Home,
At Menno Place, the comfort, care and connection of our residents are top priorities. In support of this work, beginning this month, we will be partnering with Fraser Health on a resident satisfaction survey for our residents in Menno Home.
This short survey will be made available to both residents and families and will cover a variety of program areas. Feedback received will help inform future updates or changes to services to improve residents’ experiences in our care community.
A Fraser health staff member will be on site administering surveys on April 16th from 9am- 5 pm. You are invited to attend and participate on behalf of your family member.
You may also help your family member to complete the survey using this link by the scheduled survey date, at a time that works for you.
Survey link: https://tinyurl.com/LTCMenno
The survey link is also available on posters with QR codes located throughout our care community. The survey will be closed after the scheduled survey date.
If you have any questions, please let us know.
Thank you in advance for your feedback.
Smitha Varghese,
Director of Care
604 851 1337
