Primrose Gardens Community Meeting – May 29 2023

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Greetings from Trish, Community Enrichment Manager

Fire Safety protocol with Dave Janzen, Building Systems & Emergency Response Coordinator

In case of fire:

    • Do not use the elevator
    • If it is safe to do so, stay in your suite. Keep your door closed & put a towel under the door the help keep smoke out
    • Call 911
    • If there’s a fire in your suite, leave immediately & pull the closest fire alarm
    • If you need to evacuate the building, the designated meeting place Is Living Water Gardens or Terrace Dining Room

Safety Items to consider:

    • Power bars with Surge Protector are best
    • Multi-outlet plugs can be a fire hazard, please avoid using these
    • When cooking try to remember to make sure everything is turned off before leaving your suite
    • Keep your suite clean & tidy, clutter can be fuel for a fire
    • Candles are not permitted, but battery operated candles are

How to use a fire extinguisher:

    • Turn the pin like a key to break the plastic then pull the pin out
    • Aim the hose at the bottom of the fire & pull the trigger
    • Extinguishers are meant to put out small fires only

Updates from Leonard Klassen, Life Enrichment Coordinator

Landscaping – Landscapers have been working hard to remove a lot of the dead growth. More plants are coming this week. Landscapers will be on campus every Tuesday, & possibly more depending on the work that needs to be done.

Power washing – the job has been completed for PG but the washers will be returning for some touch ups.

Heat – In extreme heat, it’s important to remain cool & hydrated. Common areas such as the Bistro or Dining Room have air conditioning & water jugs are located in the Activity Room & Wellness Center.

Wildlife – Do not feed the animals on campus. This includes squirrels, possums, raccoons, bunnies, birds, or cats. Hummingbird feeders are permitted.

Security – Reminder to not let people in the building. They can use the enter phone & call the person they wish to visit. Report any suspicious behavior to staff or call the building emergency line if it’s after hours-604-217-4418. Do not intervene. Your safety is important to us. Please remember to lock your doors. This is a smart task to remember even if you are just going to lunch. Even if you are home, it’s encouraged to lock your door.

Annual Rent Increase – The process for rent increases will be changing. Effective this year, the rent increase will be on a rolling basis. Example, if you moved here on August 1 2022, you will receive a rent increase for August 2023.

New Apartments Chaplain – Kerry is transitioning into his role here at the Apartments. His office will be located where Leonard’s current office is, and Leonard will be moving behind Angela in Reception.

Recreation summer update from Linda Weatherly Recreation manager

  • Butterfly Release on Friday, June 16th. Butterflies are available to purchase online or at Reception for $25.
  • Canada Day event on Friday, June 30th. This will include entertainment by Patsy Cline, vintage cars, & Food.
  • Summer Beach Party in July. There will be food, games, & music by Elvis.
  • Camping Theme event in August. More details to come.
  • Grandparents Day on Saturday, September 9th. This will include entertainment for the whole family with games, fun & food.
  • Concert in Care is once a month in the Menno Hospital Chapel. The next concert is on June 28th.
  • Bus Trips Price Increase the cost of the bus trips have been raised to $10. This is a very reasonable & fair price.

 June Bus trips update from Timea Derbyshire, Recreation Aide for Apartments. Some of the trips included are to Save on Foods, White Rock, Walmart, & the Westminster Abbey in Mission.

Fact from Trish- Studies show that the more socially isolated you are, the higher your frailty is. So be active, be social & participate!

Archway Services – offers a range of services that can be beneficial to residents. Some included are, Community Van, Meals on Wheels, Better at Home, & Senior Services. If you would like more information on this see Angela at Reception for pamphlets.

 Closing with Kerry Dyck, Apartments Chaplain. Fun Fact- He hates olives. Kerry looks forward to starting his new role at Menno & getting to know all the residents.