Easter: Watch the Story of Jesus
If you’re curious about the life of Jesus, the TV series, The Chosen, can be a great introduction to him.
Congratulations to Lana T, winner of the Menno Place Quilt Raffle!
The quilt is the prize. The real win is the impact made together. Thank you to everyone who bought a raffle ticket in support of recreation and chaplaincy at Menno Place. We are deeply grateful for your support.
2025 T4 Slips Have Been Sent
Your 2025 T4 slips were emailed at the end of February to the same address on file for your payroll pay notification.
Please note the following:
- If you don’t see your T4 in your email, check your junk folder.
- If you did not receive a T4 or have questions about your T4 please check with your direct manager. Do not contact finance office staff without instructions from your manager.
- If you worked for multiple locations (Home, Hospital, Apartments, or MBS), you will receive separate T4 slips for each location.
- If you worked in a regular line or casually, you will receive separate T4 slips for both regular and casual work.
Important Reminder: The password to open your T4 slip is the same as the password used to access your payroll pay notifications.
MPP
MPP pension adjustment (PA) statements have gone out by email and Canada Post, depending on your delivery settings.
NOTE: MPP is going paperless. All staff are asked to complete their digital registration to ensure they receive all documents securely and on time. If you have not signed up you have until April 17 to do so. Instructions on how to sign up are here: https://mennoplacestaff.com/mpp-go-paper-free-with-your-pension-statements-2/
Make sure your personal information is up to date
We also want to remind you of the importance of keeping your personal information up to date.
- Please notify us of any changes to your address, phone number, marital status, or personal tax credit eligibility (TD1 form).
- To update your contact information, please visit: MennoPlaceStaff.com/update-contact
Thank you for your work in providing excellent resident and family-centred care as Menno Place.
What is Easter All About?
Every year, at Easter, Christians celebrate the good news of Jesus’ sacrificial love for the whole world.
Celebrating Our Social Work and Dining Teams – March Appreciation Month
March gives us a wonderful opportunity to recognize two teams whose work makes a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents, families, and colleagues — our Social Work and Dining Services teams.
This year’s Social Work Month theme, “Social Work: Uplift. Defend. Transform.” reflects the important role our Social Workers play every day at Menno Place.
Through compassion, advocacy, and insight, they support residents and families during significant life transitions, help navigate complex situations, and strengthen connections across our community. Their dedication truly uplifts those around them, defends the needs and dignity of residents, and helps transform experiences of care for families and staff alike.
March is also Nutrition Month, with the theme “Nourish to Flourish.” This makes it the perfect time to celebrate our Dining Team, whose work ensures residents receive nutritious, enjoyable meals that support their health, well-being, and overall quality of life. By thoughtfully preparing meals and supporting nutrition needs, they help residents truly nourish to flourish each day. Their contribution also extends to supporting staff wellness, this month they are sharing practical tips to help employees working rotating and night shifts stay healthy and energized despite changing biological clocks.
To mark the occasion, we will be creating an Appreciation Wall where staff can leave notes of gratitude and recognition for members of both teams. We encourage everyone to take a moment to share a message and celebrate the dedication, compassion, and teamwork these groups bring to our community every day.
Please join us in thanking our Social Work and Dining teams for the care, commitment, and impact they bring to Menno Place.
Happy International Women’s Day!
International Women’s Day exists to celebrate women’s achievements, raise awareness and mobilize action.
Nutrition Month: 5 Simple ways to enhance your diet
It’s Nutrition month in Canada so we reached out to our very own dietician, Sharon Fast, to get some ideas to help us all eat better and more intentionally this month and throughout the year.
5 Simple Ways to Enhance Your Diet
- Prioritize protein – include a source of protein at each meal and snack
Examples, eggs, plain Greek yogurt with fat, cottage cheese, fish, poultry, beef beans, tofu, lentils - Build a balanced plate. Include: Protein, Fat, Fiber (carbohydrates) This will support stable blood sugars resulting in less energy crashes or sugar cravings.
Aim For:- ½ plate vegetables (cooked or raw, include cruciferous options like cauliflower, broccoli, Brussels sprouts to support detox pathways and hormone balance)
- ¼ or more plate Protein
- ¼ plate whole food carbohydrates (Example: sweet potato, beets, quinoa,)
- Add healthy fats – avocado, olive oil, nuts/seeds
- Eat snacks if required (you have longer than 3-4 hours until your next meal and you are hungry)Include protein and fiber.
Examples: Plain greek yogurt with fat and berries, hummus and vegetables, - Hydrate Consistently– Aim for 2 L minimum of water / day. Add a source of solute for enhanced hydration (wedge of lime, mint leaves, cucumber or clean electrolyte powder).
- Choose whole foods – Limit processed, packaged foods in your diet.
Example – make a mix of nuts/seeds in place of a granola bar, or to replace granola on yogurt. - BONUS: Plan what you are going to make for dinners and lunches for the week. Shop on your day off so you have everything you need to make healthy, balanced meals.
(L- R) Sharon Fast, Dietician, Kara Wilkinson, Food Service Coordinator, and Jacob Doss, Manager of Dining Experience
Due April 17: Go Paper-Free with Your MPP Statements
Make doing your taxes a little easier by signing up to get your MPP documents by email.
Clocks Go Ahead on March 8th for the Last Time
On Sunday, March 8th at 2am the clocks will go forward one hour. This marks the final time the clocks will change in the province of BC.
On March 2, David Eby, Premier of British Columbia, announced that the province will switch to daylight savings time permanently. The clocks will not fall back this coming November. The new time zone will be called Pacific Time. You can read more about this change here: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/b-c-adopting-year-round-daylight-time-9.7111657
Reminder for staff scheduled to work over the time change
The FBA agreement (Article 20.06), CBA agreement (Article 27.16) and HSPBA agreement (Article 24.10) contain language that is consistent with Article 26.06 of the NBA collective agreement:
“Employees shall be paid for actual hours worked when scheduled to work the nights of the standard/daylight savings time changes. It is understood that this pay will be straight time.”
For example, under these four agreements, during the switch from daylight savings time in the spring when clocks are put forward one hour, if an employee were to work 6.5 hours instead of 7.5 hours, they will be paid for 6.5 hours. During the return to standard time in the fall when the clocks are put back one hour, if an employee were to work 8.5 hours instead of 7.5 hours, they will be paid for 8.5 hours at straight time.
