MEMO: Price Increase for Guest Services

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Date:               July 15, 2024
To:                   All Residents of Menno Place
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Dear Residents,

I am writing to inform you of price increases for services we offer to guests. These increases are required to ensure that we can continue to provide these services.

Guest Meals

Effective August 1st, guest meal pricing will be as follows:

Adults (ages 12 and up)             $17.00
Youth (ages 5-11)                          10.00
Children (under 5)                        free

Please continue to sign up for guest meals; they are available first-come, first-served, subject to daily limits in each dining room. In Menno Home and Menno Hospital, contact the nursing station; in the Apartments, sign-up at the front desk. Meals can be paid for with cash or charged to a resident’s account.

Guest Suites

Effective August 1st, guest suite pricing will be as follows:

Terrace West                               $100.00 / night
Pavilion                                           125.00 / night
Primrose Gardens                        150.00 / night
Single Night Stay Surcharge       25.00 

Any pre-existing reservations will have the current rates honoured. Please contact 604-851-4000 for any guest suite enquiries and bookings. Suite descriptions and occupancy details are available by request.

There are also several activity rooms available for rent for private functions. Again, please contact 604-851-4000 to enquire and reserve.

Leonard Klassen, Manager of Community Enrichment

 

You can contact the Life Enrichment Team at 604-851-4004

Family and Friends (Family Council) June 20, 2024

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On June 20, 2024, 2:30pm-3:30pm, Family and Friends (Family Council) will be meeting in person, with the option of attending online via Microsoft TEAMS. The meeting will take place in the Menno Hospital Corporate Boardroom (1st floor; to the left of the elevators).

If you plan to attend online through Microsoft TEAMS, please click the following link below to join the meeting by video, or call the number with the code beside it to call in to the meeting. It is recommended to download Microsoft TEAMS onto your device to benefit from all its features, but it not, you can still click the link and use TEAMS through your internet browser.

Join on your computer, mobile app or room device

Join the meeting now

Meeting ID: 255 774 359 943

Passcode: LYDX8m

Dial in by phone

+1 778-731-1352,,683714847# Canada, Port Moody

Phone conference ID: 683 714 847#

 

Family and Friends is a regularly scheduled meeting for family members, friends or representatives of residents in Menno Home and Menno Hospital. Our guest speakers will be the Manager of Housekeeping and Laundry Nik Van Egdom and Recreation Aide Candace Crowley. Each will be discussing their roles and how they support our staff, residents and families at Menno Home and Menno Hospital.

Family Council is a great way to connect and learn about the opportunities that are on the Menno Place campus, as well as getting to know other family members that are on a similar journey with their loved ones in long term care. We hope you will be able to join us.

Reminder: Family and Friends (Family Council) June 20, 2024

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On June 20, 2024, 2:30pm-3:30pm, Family and Friends (Family Council) will be meeting in person, with the option of attending online via Microsoft TEAMS. The meeting will take place in the Menno Hospital Corporate Boardroom (1st floor; to the left of the elevators).

If you plan to attend online through Microsoft TEAMS, please click the following link below to join the meeting by video, or call the number with the code beside it to call in to the meeting. It is recommended to download Microsoft TEAMS onto your device to benefit from all its features, but it not, you can still click the link and use TEAMS through your internet browser.

Join on your computer, mobile app or room device

Join the meeting now

Meeting ID: 255 774 359 943

Passcode: LYDX8m

Dial in by phone

+1 778-731-1352,,683714847# Canada, Port Moody

Phone conference ID: 683 714 847#

 

Family and Friends is a regularly scheduled meeting for family members, friends or representatives of residents in Menno Home and Menno Hospital. Our guest speakers will be the Manager of Housekeeping and Laundry Nik Van Egdom and Recreation Aide Candace Crowley. Each will be discussing their roles and how they support our staff, residents and families at Menno Home and Menno Hospital.

Family Council is a great way to connect and learn about the opportunities that are on the Menno Place campus, as well as getting to know other family members that are on a similar journey with their loved ones in long term care. We hope you will be able to join us.

Family and Friends (Family Council) June 20, 2024

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On June 20, 2024, 2:30pm-3:30pm, Family and Friends (Family Council) will be meeting in person, with the option of attending online via Microsoft TEAMS. The meeting will take place in the Menno Hospital Corporate Boardroom (1st floor; to the left of the elevators).

If you plan to attend online through Microsoft TEAMS, please click the following link below to join the meeting by video, or call the number with the code beside it to call in to the meeting. It is recommended to download Microsoft TEAMS onto your device to benefit from all its features, but it not, you can still click the link and use TEAMS through your internet browser.

Join on your computer, mobile app or room device

Join the meeting now

Meeting ID: 255 774 359 943

Passcode: LYDX8m

Dial in by phone

+1 778-731-1352,,683714847# Canada, Port Moody

Phone conference ID: 683 714 847#

 

Family and Friends is a regularly scheduled meeting for family members, friends or representatives of residents in Menno Home and Menno Hospital. Our guest speakers will be the Manager of Housekeeping and Laundry Nik Van Egdom and Recreation Aide Candace Crowley. Each will be discussing their roles and how they support our staff, residents and families at Menno Home and Menno Hospital.

Family Council is a great way to connect and learn about the opportunities that are on the Menno Place campus, as well as getting to know other family members that are on a similar journey with their loved ones in long term care. We hope you will be able to join us.

We’re Celebrating Mom!

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This Mother’s Day we’d love to hear about you Mom. Would you join us in the Friends and Family Facebook group and answer one of the three questions below as we celebrate Moms together?

  1. What is the greatest adventure your Mom took?
  2. Why is your Mom your hero?
  3. What did your Mom do that you admire?

Smoke-Free Campus: Changes for Staff & Visitor Smoking

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Effective immediately, smoking in the courtyard smoking hut will be restricted to residents ONLY. Visitors (and staff) will not be permitted to smoke in this area.

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Fireside Café is Closing

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We are sorry to announce that the Fireside Café is closing until further notice. The last day of service will be Friday, May 17, 2024.  Reassessment of the menu and financial viability will take place in the coming weeks. Our hope is to create a renewed café that is sustainable.

In the near future we will provide coffee and snacks by donation. The café has been a welcome spot on campus for residents, families, and staff and this decision was not taken lightly. We want to thank the café team who have done an excellent job over the years. We will miss seeing your smiling faces in the morning over coffee.

What happens next?

Please continue to use the Fireside Café patio and café tables for your meals, breaks, and family parties.

We are actively planning for ways to revamp and improve the café. We want to hear from you! If you have ideas for things you’d love to see in a café on campus or notes for things that were challenging we want to hear them.

Please use the form below to send us your thoughts and let us know how the Fireside Café has been beneficial for you, your loved ones and your family.

If you have any further questions please email connect@mennoplace.ca

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We Want to Hear From You – Take the Survey

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We’ve talked to over 500 members of this community. We want to hear from you. Please click the button below to take the survey and send us your feedback.

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Mother’s Day Flowers – Frequently Asked Questions

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Every year on Mother’s Day our campus is flooded with beautiful floral arrangements that bring joy to residents (and staff!) all over Menno Place. If you’re thinking about gifting flowers this year we wanted to remind you of a couple of guidelines.

Bringing Flowers When You Visit

You are more than welcome to bring flowers with you when you visit. Here are some guidelines that will ensure that your bouquet is on display for your loved one:

  • Do not bring scented flowers – this includes lilies. Some of our residents and staff are highly allergic to scented flowers.
  • Ensure that you have a vase to keep the flowers in as we do not have these on hand.

Having Flowers Delivered

Our preferred florist for deliveries is Buckets Fresh Flower Market in Abbotsford. The team at Buckets is familiar with our campus layout and can find the right drop-off location on our large campus.

Buckets Fresh Flower Market

Do you want to ensure that they are delivered to your loved one by Mother’s Day?
We recommend you arrange to have the flowers delivered the Friday before Mother’s Day.  This beats the rush and gives our staff the time to get your arrangement to your loved one!

Will staff assist in delivery of floral arrangements?
Staff will deliver floral arrangements to residents in Menno Home, Menno Hospital and Terrace East. In Primrose Gardens, Terrace West and the Pavilion apartment buildings, delivery must be done directly to the resident. There are no staff available to help with delivery on the weekend.

Guidelines when ordering:

  • Please do not send “scented” flowers – this includes lilies. Some of our residents and staff are highly allergic to scented flowers. Keeping them out of the buildings keeps everyone safe.
  • All flowers must be delivered in a container/ vase. Do not send “loose” flowers in paper that need to be transferred.
  • Potted plants must be delivered directly to the resident’s room or suite.

What address should I use for delivery of the flowers?
Be specific – this will help the florist delivery to easily find the right building and ensure delivery. Do not send to “Menno Place” as this will cause confusion for the delivery.

Resident Name: Full Name
Location: Choose from the locations and addresses listed below
Room # or Suite: If you know their specific location

Staff assistance with delivery:

Menno Home (24/7 Nursing Care – Long-Term Care)
32910 Brundige Ave
Abbotsford, BC V2S 1N2

Menno Hospital (24/7 Nursing Care – Long-Term Care)
32945 Marshall Rd
Abbotsford, BC V2S 1K1

Terrace East (Assisted Living)
2021 Primrose Street
Abbotsford, BC V2S 2Y9

Deliver directly to resident or Apartment suite:

Primrose Gardens (Independent Living)
2099 Primrose Street
Abbotsford, BC V2S 0E1

Terrace West (Independent Living)
32979 Marshall Rd
Abbotsford, BC V2S 8H4

Pavilion (Independent Living)
32943 Marshall Rd
Abbotsford, BC V2S 1J8