Thank you London Drugs & The Old Spaghetti Factory!

We’d like to extend our thanks to London Drugs and The Old Spaghetti Factory who partnered with the local Abbotsford community to bring gifts to 275 of our residents this Christmas! Recreation staff have been as busy as elves all week getting the gifts to residents – primarily to those in long-term care and some in our apartments as well.

When she received her gift one resident said:

I prayed for joy and light Christmas and you have answered my prayers.

Linda Weatherly, Manager of Recreation and Volunteer Services said, “It’s such a delight to continue to work with the community to bring joy to our residents. Huge thanks to both these companies and Merry Christmas!”

This is the second year both London Drugs and The Old Spaghetti Factory have chosen Menno Place as a focus for their Christmas generosity – London Drugs through their Stocking Stuffers for Seniors program and The Old Spaghetti Factory through their Menno Place Angel Tree initiative.

Our thanks, again, to both companies, their teams and the community members who came together to bring some extra Christmas joy to our residents.

Nominate a Menno Place Team Member for an Award!

It’s time to n recognize outstanding team members for the 2025 Team Member Appreciation Awards.

Traditional Christmas Service: Carols & Readings

Family and friends are invited to join our residents for a traditional Christmas service of carols and readings.

Donate New Socks for Those in Need in Abbotsford

The Sock Angel campaign is back this Christmas season.

Blue Christmas: A quiet reflective service

Christmas can be a difficult time of year. Residents, families, friends and staff are invited to join us for this gentle service.

Let’s rise to lift others this #GivingTuesday

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Christmas at Menno Place: 2025 Events & Activities

It’s December! The season of Advent has begun and you’ll find Christmas all over the campus at Menno Place.

From trees and decorations brightening the halls to special chapel services, live music, holiday parties, Christmas movies, even a chance for the residents to get a photo with Santa here on campus, there’s something for the child in all of us.

  • In Menno Hospital East 2 they’ll be doing Christmas baking.
  • There’s a Christmas Tea happening in Terrace East
  • Menno Home East 1 is making wreaths (with chocolate)
  • The Pavilion is hosting a children’s Christmas piano recital
  • Menno Hospital West 2 is going on a bus trip to see the Christmas lights
  • Home East 2 is having a Christmas party
  • Primrose Gardens is hosting a choir

And that’s just the beginning. As you’re putting together your Christmas plans you can find the holiday happenings for each area of campus in the monthly recreation calendars. The December calendars are up – you can find them through the link at the top of this website:

Residents can sign up for bus trips and other activities with the recreation staff in their area. In the apartments the Life Enrichment Associates are also available to help. If you have any questions about Christmas activities please don’t hesitate to reach out.

The chaplains have put together a full month of special chapel services each Tuesday in the month of December. Some weeks feature live music along with the chapel service. Families and friends are always welcome to join us for any of these services.

If you or your loved one is looking for a gentler space in the midst of the holiday season our annual Blue Christmas Service on December 16 offers a quiet, reflective space particularly well suited to those who may be lonely or grieving at this delicate time of year.

You can see the full chapel calendar below and find more Christmas resources and Advent readings here: https://www.mennoplace.ca/christmas/

 

Dementia Series – Educational Session on December 5th

Dear Families,

We are pleased to invite you to the first session of our Dementia Series, an educational program designed to enhance understanding and support for individuals living with dementia.

📅 Date: Friday, December 5th
🕥 Time: 10:30 a.m.
📍 Location: Menno Hospital Chapel
👩‍⚕️ Presenter: Dr. Atul Nanda, Geriatric Psychiatrist

Dr. Nanda will lead this informative session, offering valuable insights into dementia care and management. We strongly encourage family participants to attend this session and benefit from Dr. Nanda’s expertise.

We look forward to your participation.

Kind regards,
Smitha Varghese, Director of care, Menno Home and Hospital

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Learning Opportunity: Webinars for LTC Caregivers

Menno Home & Hospital Family Council would like to inform family and friends of 2 upcoming educational webinars