Dress Up Day Costume Contest – Oct 30
Bring some extra joy to the residents (and staff) by participating in Dress Up Day on Friday, October 30th!
Prizes will be awarded for best individual costume, best group costume and the people’s choice award. Please keep your costumes family-friendly and work appropriate. No scary costumes please.
On the 30th take a photo of your costume and use the form below to enter the contest. We can’t wait to see what you come up with! (Looking for inspiration? You can see previous years’ costumes here 2025 and 2024.)
Fill out my online form.
Submit Your Nomination for Everyday Hero
Nominations are open now for this year’s staff awards. Who do you want to recognize?
Meet Our Harvest Raffle Winner
Congratulations to Anneloore, the grand prize winner of our Harvest Raffle!
Anneloore was on a Menno Place bus trip to Stanley Park, enjoying a beautiful fall day, when she got the notification that she’d won the quilt. She says she was so excited, and so grateful, because she can’t remember the last time she won anything.
She’s a quilter herself, but she doesn’t have a quilt of her own at the moment, so she’s especially happy to have this one. She’d like to say a big thank you to the donor who gave the quilt.
Congratulations also to Bea, the winner of our Early Bird draw! She won dinner for four at Chef’s Plate – our elevated on-campus dining experience.
Thank you to everyone who bought a ticket. Proceeds from the raffle support recreation and chaplaincy for Independent Living residents here on campus, from group activities to spiritual care.
Congratulations again, Anneloore & Bea!
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BC Gaming Event Licence #175336. Chances are 1 in 6,000 to win. Know your limit, play within it. 19+ only. BC residents only.
November Wellness Hub Newsletter
This monthly resource brings together practical tools, reflection prompts, and meaningful guidance to help staff invest in their health, finances, relationships, and personal growth. The November 2026 issue is online now.
Report Your Influenza Vaccine Choice by Nov 30, 2026
Please report your decision through our online self-reporting system in order to comply with the Provincial Influenza Prevention Policy.
You’re Invited: Accreditation Debrief Oct 29
The Accreditation Canada Surveyors will be providing a general debrief of the Accreditation Survey from their site visit. We would like to invite residents, families, and staff to attend.
Sun Run: 50% Off Race Fee ends on Friday
If you’ve been thinking about joining the Menno Place Sun Run team you’re running out of time to get the discount.
Participants who sign up for the Menno Place movers by Friday, October 31 get 50% off their race fee. On November 1st the fee goes up. Sign up now and you’ll have plenty of time to train for Canada’s largest and most beautiful 10 kilometre road race.
Run or Walk – The SUN RUN MENNO MOVERS team is calling you!!
The Sun Run has been a Vancouver tradition since 1985. The 10km course takes participants through Vancouver’s West end, along the waterfront at English Bay, across the Burrard Street bridge, through Mount Pleasant and into BC Place Stadium. There are few things as motivating as a crowd of 50,000 people all walking and running through the city together. We can’t guarantee it will be sunny, but it’s always a great day. Race day is Sunday, April 18, 2027.
How to sign up to join the Menno Movers Team:
- CLICK HERE TO JOIN A TEAM
- In the categories at the top of the form select: EVA BizFam 10K Team Division – In Person – Adult (19-64).
- Scroll down to the TEAM SELECTION section.
Under team click on MENNO PLACE MOVERS (Sujata Connors). - Team Access Code: GBNJVF (having trouble? copy & paste or try typing it in)
- You should see the registration fee drop to $31.30. Menno Place is paying the other half.
- Fill out the rest of the form and complete the payment process.
Fireside Cafe Menu – Thurs Oct 29
This week at the Fireside Cafe we’re serving fresh paninis (your choice of chicken or vegetarian), Thai chicken soup and black forest cake. Or online at mennoplace.square.site or come to the cafe and order in person on Thursday. Debit or credit cards only, no cash.
Celebrating Care Aide Appreciation Week: Hearts & Hands Conference
In recognition of Care Aide Appreciation Week, Menno Place proudly supported 10 Health Care Aides in attending the Hearts & Hands Conference, an inspiring event dedicated to professional growth and excellence in care.
Our own Shelley Jantzen was interviewed on stage by Ken Donahue, organizer of Hearts & Hands, and she did a fantastic job! Congratulations Shelley! Thank you for representing us so well.
Our Care Aides returned energized and motivated, having gained valuable knowledge, fresh perspectives, and meaningful connections with peers in the healthcare community. The conference provided an excellent opportunity to enhance skills, share best practices, and reinforce the important role Care Aides play in the lives of those they serve.
Tonya N., HCA Lead, attended the event and noted that the day after the conference staff that came to work saying that they felt a renewed energy and passion for the work they do. They all expressed how they felt connected, appreciated and valued for the work they do including the ‘little’ things that sometimes go unnoticed.
For me, it was such a joy to see my co-workers who go above and beyond every day, giving of themselves, be celebrated and inspired! Tonya N.
Thank you to all our Care Aides for the exceptional care and commitment you bring to the lives of our residents daily.
