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Retirement Party for Lise Nelson – Sept 16

September 15, 2025/in Apartments, HOME, HOSPITAL, Important Update

To: All Staff
From: Jacob Doss
Date: September 15, 2025
Re: Retirement Party for Lise Nelson

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Join us to celebrate with Lise Nelson as she retires from Menno Place after 32 years!

ALL STAFF: BC Employment Transparency

September 15, 2025/in Apartments, HOME, HOSPITAL, Important Update, MEMO

All staff are asked to complete the survey by September 18, 2025.

And the Winner Is . . . . .

September 15, 2025/in Apartments, HOME, HOSPITAL, Important Update

Thank you to everyone who cast a vote in our 80s BBQ Costume Contest. The winner (with 38% of the votes!) is….

For the 10th Year Hundreds Gather to Celebrate Grandparents Day

September 10, 2025/in Apartments, HOME, HOSPITAL, Important Update

Thank you to everyone who came to celebrate with us and to the staff and volunteers who made this day possible!

Outstanding 2025 Vacation

September 5, 2025/in Apartments, HOME, HOSPITAL, Important Update, MEMO

To: All Menno Home, Apartments, and Hospital Staff
Date: September 5, 2025
Re: Outstanding 2025 Vacation

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A reminder that a final memo was posted on July 18, 2025, asking staff to schedule the remainder of their vacation hours by August 1, 2025. Any vacation that was not scheduled by this deadline will now be booked by the Staffing Office.

Beginning September 8, 2025, the Staffing Office will schedule vacation for employees who have not yet booked all of their vacation hours. Please note: once vacation is scheduled by Staffing, no changes will be permitted.

Employees still have the opportunity to submit their final vacation requests over this weekend.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Parking Changes for Sept 8 & 9 Only

September 5, 2025/in Apartments, HOME, HOSPITAL, Important Update, MEMO

Hello Team,

Please be advised of the following updates related to the Solar Panel installation at Primrose Gardens:

September 8th: Several parking stalls near Primrose Gardens will be temporarily unavailable as they will be used to stage equipment for the Solar Panel project. Please plan accordingly if you typically park in this area.
September 9th: Brundige Avenue will experience street disruptions due to crane operations. The crane is scheduled to arrive at 9:00 AM and will be used to lift Solar Panel materials onto the roof of Primrose Gardens.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this time. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out.

MEMO: Menno Apartments Benefits Transition

September 5, 2025/in Apartments, HR Bulletin, Important Update, MEMO, People and Culture

To: All HEU Communities Bargaining Association Members – Menno Apartments

This bulletin is to keep staff informed with the benefits transition to Pacific Blue Cross.

Benefits Transition

The Health Benefits Trust has advised the People and Culture team that they are in process of transferring benefit information from the previous carrier.

The effective date for coverage is September 01, 2025. While the transfer is being finalized, employees will need to pay for eligible prescriptions and services out of pocket. Please keep all receipts, as you will be able to submit them for reimbursement once the process is complete.

For details on your new benefits, please visit:
https://www.jcbt.ca/your-benefits/

Action Required:

All employees currently enrolled in benefits must complete an Appointment/Change of Beneficiary form for Group Life and AD&D.

Forms are available in the Apartment kitchens, Wellness Centre and staff lunchrooms. Completed forms should be submitted by September 19, 2025 to People Culture – Attention: Lana Murray, Benefits Coordinator.

Next Steps:

We will share further details, including the new carrier contact information and instructions for submitting claims as soon as the transition is complete.

Thank you

Download or view a PDF copy of this bulletin here: Volume 2025.05 – Apartments Benefits Transition

Farewell to Sukhdeep Raikhi, Payroll Business Partner

September 4, 2025/in Apartments, HOME, HOSPITAL, Important Update, MEMO

MEMO

To: All Menno Place Staff
Date: September 3, 2025
From: Reuben Neufeldt
Re: Farewell to Sukhdeep Raikhi, Payroll Business Partner

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It is with mixed emotions that we say goodbye to our Payroll Business Partner, Sukhdeep. In her time with us, she has brought devotion, and commitment to the payroll administration function, ensuring excellence in her work and care for her colleagues. Beyond her professional contributions, she is a devoted mom and a trained pilot, proof that she always aims high.

As she embarks on her next chapter, we wish her clear skies and smooth journeys ahead. May she continue to soar to new heights in both her career and personal life.

Sukhdeep’s last day on campus will be September 10^th. Please join us in thanking her for her dedication and in wishing her every success in the exciting adventures to come.