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.
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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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MEMO: Planned Power Outage – Menno Hospital
Date: October 23, 2025
To: Menno Hospital Residents & Families
Re: Planned BC Hydro Power Outage
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BC Hydro has scheduled some system upgrades in our area of Abbotsford. They have informed us that there will be a power outage impacting the Menno Hospital building:
Date: Sunday, October 26, 2025
Time: 9:30am – 4:00pm
*Please note the times are approximate
During any power outage, our on-campus backup system will supply electricity to all essential services. Resident care will not be interrupted.
Staff are reminded to ensure that all oxygen concentrators are plugged into the backup power supply. Backup power will also maintain essential lighting. Phones and the nurse call bell system will remain operational.
Please note that the menu for the day has been adjusted. Heating may be affected, so staff are asked to ensure residents are dressed in layers and that warm blankets are available for their comfort.
Menno Home is on a separate power supply and will not be affected by this event.
If you have any questions, please reach out to staff on your unit.
Learning Opportunity: Webinars for LTC Caregivers
Menno Home & Hospital Family Council would like to inform family and friends of 2 upcoming educational webinars
