Support Services Contest Entry
If you work in Support Services you can enter to win a gift certificate to Greek Islands!
MOVED: Planned IT Outage – June 12 – 13
We want to let you know that the upcoming planned IT outage has moved from June 5 – 6 to June 12 -13.
During this time some of our computer systems will be turned off for a period of time so they can be improved. Most outages will happen overnight.
This means things like shared files and some programs may not work during that time. However, the Internet, Wi-Fi, and some online systems (like PCC and Senior Care) will still work.
Our management team is planning carefully and guiding this work to make sure the outage is as short as possible and causes very little disruption.
We will share more details soon, including exactly when this will happen and what you should do to get ready. We are working to keep the outage as short as possible so it causes very little disruption.
Thank you for your understanding.
Farewell to Randy Turnigan, Payroll Business Partner
To: All Menno Place Staff
From: Reuben Neufeld
Date: May 29, 2026
Re: Farewell to Randy Turnigan, Payroll Business Partner
It is with mixed emotions that we say goodbye to our Payroll Business Partner, Randy. In his time with us, he has brought devotion, and commitment to the payroll administration function, ensuring excellence in his work, suggesting innovative solutions, and care for his colleagues and staff. Beyond his professional contributions, he is a devoted father.
As Randy embarks on his next chapter, we wish him a journey filled with an abundance of happiness, good health, and good fortune. We are confident he will be a fabulous addition to his new team.
Randy’s last day on campus will be June 5th. Please join us in thanking him for his dedication and in wishing him every success in the exciting adventures to come.
A new dining experience is coming to Menno Place!
Introducing Chef’s Plate – an elevated, accessible, dining experience for Menno Place residents, their families and guests.
Once a month, from June to September, Chef’s Plate will offer a fine dining experience that invites you to savour the moments. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, anniversary, graduation or just want to enjoy a special summer evening, Chef’s Plate will give you a full restaurant experience that is walking distance from home.
Reservations are required.
Dinner will cost $38 a plate and includes your choice of main course, dessert and beverage (pop, juice, water, coffee or tea). Tax and tip is already included. Menno Place residents will enjoy a 20% discount. A maximum of 60 tickets will be available per night.
Where: Primrose Gardens dining room (Primrose Gardens, 2099 Primrose Street)
When: Saturday, June 20, July 25, August 22 and September 26. Seating times start at 5pm
Tickets: Tickets can be purchased through one of the Life Enrichment Associates. Call 604-851-4004 or fill out the form here: https://mennoplacelife.com/chefsplate/
On the Menu for June 20th:
Roast Prime Rib
served with rich au jus & traditional horseradish
OR
Boursin-Stuffed Chicken Breast
creamy, savoury and stuffed with herbs and vegetables
Accompaniments
Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Yorkshire Pudding
Seasonal Vegetables
Desserts
Chocolate Truffle Mouse Cake
OR
Crème Brulé
Join the Menno Place Movers in 2027 for 75% off registration!
The Menno Place Movers – Angela, Leonard, Noucky, Sujata, Sujata’s son Kiegan, and Sharon. Not pictured – Pooja.
The Menno Place Movers Team had a GREAT time together at the 2026 Run for Water on Sunday, May 24th. Sujata, Pooja, Leonard, Sharon, Angela and Noucky represented for the team! You should join us next year.
If you register for next year’s Run for Water 2027 by the end of the month (May 31), you can join for 75% off!
How to Register
Step 1: Go to https://raceroster.com/events/2027/119375/2027-run-for-water-5k-10k Select either the 5km or 10km distance and click REGISTER.
Step 2: If you have not used Race Roster before you’ll be prompted to create a log in. Once you have logged in to Race Roster you’ll be taken to the Run for Water event registration page.
Step 3: Fill in your personal and team information. Underneath the emergency contact section of the form you’ll find the TEAMS section. Click “Yes, add to another existing team”. This will open up a new section of the form. Choose MENNO PLACE MOVERS from the dropdown list and enter the code keepmoving in the code box.
Step 4: Email a copy of your registration confirmation email to Leonard Klassen (team captain) by 4pm on May 31st to claim your rebate. The 2027 Pre- registration price is 50% off ($29.01) until the end of May. Menno Place will reimburse you another 50% ($15) off of that.
See you at the starting line!
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What is Run for Water?
In 2007 the founding board members of the Run for Water Society conceptualized a unique event to be hosted in Abbotsford, British Columbia. The vision was to stage a top tier internationally recognized running event that would attract a wide range of participants and athletes and, at the same time, raise awareness – and funds – for people in the developing world who lack one of life’s basic necessities – clean water. Since 2008, this volunteer board has staged an annual road race and now additionally organizes trail runs and gravel grind events.
Funds raised – over $4,000,000 to date – go towards helping building clean water projects in some of the most remote and marginalized areas of Africa.
Do You Park at Peace Lutheran Church?
We are doing an audit to see how many of the Menno Place staff are taking advantage of the free parking available at Peace Lutheran Church (corner of Ware St. and Marshall Rd).
If you park at this location, please let us know by filling out this form. The form will be open for your response until May 31st midnight.
Fill out my online form.
2026 Strategic Framework Open House
On May 15th, we had the opportunity to come together as a community to reflect on our journey and work over the past year and look ahead to what we are doing in the near future.
The open house was marked by an update in four specific areas – our strategic priorities – Christian Values, Home of Choice, Service Excellence, and People and Culture.
We were pleased to have 50 of our staff complete the event passport which shows that they received the update at each of the booths. These staff were entered in a draw to win an Amazon gift card. Congratulations to the winner – Milet from our Housekeeping and Laundry team!
We had many external stakeholders join us including community partners and a member of our Board and we thank them for coming. It was an encouraging time to see a strong representation across our organization, and throughout the Abbotsford community.
Thank you to everyone who attended, contributed, and helped bring this event to life.
Nurses Week: Gift Card Winners!
Thank you to everyone who participated in our two gift card draws for Nurses Week!
For the first draw we asked our nurses to describe Menno Place nursing using a movie title, song title, or book title — and explain your choice.
The winning answer came from Navneet Dhanoa who works in Menno Home East 2. Naveneet has won a $50 gift card for her answer, “You Have Got A Friend (song by Carole king). Menno place feels like this song because long term care is about comfort, trust and companionship. Residents are supported with dignity and kindness, and staff are there every day to provide care, friendship, and a sense of home when it matters most.” Congratulations Navneet!
For the second draw we asked, “What is one small thing you do as a nurse that you believe makes a big difference to residents at Menno Place?”
And the winner is – Jenna Padilla, from Menno Home West 1. She has won a $10 Starbucks gift card for her answer, “Taking the time to make a resident a warm beverage of their choosing in the dining room, even if I’m busy administering medications so the residents don’t feel like they’ve been accidentally forgotten.” Congratulations Jenna!
Dementia Education Series Continues on June 3
We are pleased to invite you to attend the third session of our Dementia Education Series – Depression and Anxiety in Older Adults. If you missed the first two sessions you are welcome to join in at any time.
Date: Wednesday, June 3, 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
The winning theme for the Staff Summer BBQ Is…
Thank you to everyone who voted on the theme for this year’s staff BBQ. The winning theme is: DENIM & PLAID!
Mark your calendars for Thursday, August 13th and come to the Menno Home courtyard for food, music and summer vibes.
