Clocks Go Ahead on March 8th for the Last Time

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On Sunday, March 8th at 2am the clocks will go forward one hour. This marks the final time the clocks will change in the province of BC.

On March 2, David Eby, Premier of British Columbia, announced that the province will switch to daylight savings time permanently. The clocks will not fall back this coming November. The new time zone will be called Pacific Time.  You can read more about this change here: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/b-c-adopting-year-round-daylight-time-9.7111657

LTC: Exploring an App for Improved Communication

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Menno Home and Menno Hospital are exploring Gerry App – a phone-based app which allows caregivers to view current health-care information about their loved-one’s care.

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Dementia Education Series Continues on March 11th

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We are pleased to invite you to attend the second session of our Dementia Education Series, Perceptions in Dementia.

Date: Wednesday, March 11, 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

Thank You for Donating Yarn for Prayer Shawls!

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We have received dozens of balls of yarn for our volunteers to knit and crochet into prayer shawls. Thank you!

When the group meets later this month they will have a shelf full of colours to choose from. With your help they will create shawls that will bring warmth, comfort and a touch of home to residents and their families.

The prayer shawl program is ongoing. If you would like to donate yarn  please drop it off with any of the LEAs in the apartments or bring it to the main entrance of Menno Hospital.

February is Recreation Therapy Month

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We proudly celebrate the incredible impact our Recreation Team has on the health, well-being, and quality of life of the residents we serve.

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Long-Term Care: Gerry App Survey

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Menno Home and Hospital in partnership with the family council is exploring the Gerry App, a smart-phone-based application, which would allow caregivers of residents in long-term care the ability to view important care information regarding their loved one in real-time.

Menno Home and Hospital is seeking input from care givers regarding their interest, questions, and concerns regarding this app. Please complete the survey; it only takes 5-10 minutes. Your feedback will help guide Menno Place in its decision-making process regarding the Gerry App. The Survey closes on February 28, 2026.

Click here to take the survey: Gerry App Interest Survey

LTC Family Council Virtual Meeting – Feb 23, 2026

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Menno Place Long Term Care (LTC) Family Council invites you to join our next meeting on Monday, February 23, 2026.

DATE: Monday, February 23, 2026
TIME: 7-8pm PST
LOCATION: Online, see access details below

Join us online to be a voice in decision-making that affects our loved ones and all residents. Lend your observations, experiences, ideas, and work together to improve the resident experience at Menno Home & Menno Hospital.

How to join :

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/

Family Council Minutes – Dec 15 2025

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The minutes from the Dec 15, 2025 Family Council meeting are now available. Click here to download the minutes: Dec 15 Minutes

Yarn Donations Needed for Prayer Shawls

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If you would like to donate some yarn please drop it off with any of the LEAs bring it to the main entrance of Menno Hospital.

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You’re Invited to the Staff Appreciation Awards!

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The Staff Appreciation Awards are will take place on Thursday, Feb 5th. Come and celebrate with us as we recognize our long term service and outstanding achievement award winners. Dessert will be served.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to nominate a staff member – over 90 nominations came in!