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.
Thank a Support Services Team Member!
As we celebrate Support Services Appreciation week we want to give you the opportunity to thank a team member. Has someone who who works for the dietary, housekeeping, laundry, finance, life enrichment, communications & advancement, staffing, people & culture, maintenance, recreation or rehabilitation team made a difference in the life of your loved one? We’d love to hear about it.
Use the form below to send your thanks!
Fill out my online form.
LTC Family Council Meeting: June 22, 2026
Menno Place Long Term Care (LTC) Family Council invites you to join our next meeting on Monday, June 22, 2026
Join us online to be a voice in decision-making that affects our loved ones and all long-term care residents. Lend your observations, experiences, ideas, and work together to improve the resident experience at Menno Home & Menno Hospital.
DATE: Monday, June 22, 2026
TIME: 12p7:00PM – 8:00PM
LOCATION: Online only
How to join online :
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/
Don’t Miss Out on Making These Summer Memories
Come and make a memory with your loved ones this summer.
You’re Invited: Canada Day Car Show
Come and join us Wednesday, June 24 as we celebrate Canada Day with classic cars, live music, and hot dogs.
Fraser Health Resident Satisfaction Survey – Menno Hospital
Date: June 1, 2026
To: All Residents of Menno Hospital, Their Families & Friends
Re: Fraser Health Resident Satisfaction Survey – Menno Hospital
Dear Residents and Families of Menno Hospital,
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 Hospital.
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 June 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/LTCMennohospital
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
