Christmas Party Photos! And Gifts! And a Survey!

Looking for your photos from the party? Wondering if you won? It’s all right here.

Blue Christmas: A quiet reflective service

Christmas can be a difficult time of year. Residents, families, friends and staff are invited to join us for this gentle service.

Christmas Door Decorating Contest 2025!

The Christmas Door Decorating contest is underway for 2025! We will have a prize for the best team door and the best individual door.

The contest is running from December 1st to 15th. Have you decorated your door yet?

How to Enter:

  1. Gather your team (or go solo) and decorate a door. Please make sure that the door remains safe (ie can open, close, and lock as usual) and do not block any necessary sightlines.
  2. Take a photo and send it to Claire.Colvin [at] MennoPlace.ca along with the names of the people who worked on the door and your location on campus.
  3. Please submit your photos of your team or individual Christmas doors no later than 4 pm on December 15th.

Winners will be announced by Thursday, December 18th.

Happy Decorating!

Here are some of last year’s entries (including the winning entry!) for inspiration:

Safety is Everyone’s Business: The True Cost of WorkSafe Claims

Every claim counts — prevention protects everyone.

When an injury happens, the impact goes beyond the individual. WorkSafeBC claims affect staffing levels, morale, and even funding that supports programs and care delivery.

Here’s what happens when we reduce claims:

  • We keep premiums lower, meaning more resources for staff wellness and equipment.
  • We maintain consistent care for residents and clients.
  • We protect our reputation as a safe, supportive employer.

Here’s what you can do:

  • Work safely every day, follow policies and use equipment correctly.
  • Support coworkers who return to modified duties.
  • Keep communication open,  ask for training if you’re unsure.
  • Be proactive: prevention is the best cost savings strategy.

Let’s make every shift count:  for ourselves, our residents, and our community.

 

Let’s rise to lift others this #GivingTuesday

Together, we can enhance the dignity, comfort, and safety of residents and staff at Menno Place.

NEW ComVida Colour Legend

These colors indicate site location across notifications, the bidding board, and the schedule page.

MEMO: Second Vacation Requests Reminder

MEMO

To: All Menno Home, Hospital and Apartments Staff
Date: November 28, 2025
Re: Submission of Second and Subsequent Vacation Choices

Menno Home, Hospital and Apartments staff,

This is a friendly reminder that all second subsequent vacation requests must be submitted by December 1, 2025. This includes ALL remaining vacation hours with the exception of 5 days.

Only a maximum of (5) days may be left unscheduled, BUT must be booked by August 1, 2026 (if not, Staffing will assign, and no changes will be made).

If the Staffing Department does not receive your second and subsequent vacation requests, they will randomly assign vacation dates.

 

MEMO: ComVida Walk-In Support Nov 29, 30, Dec 1 & 3

To: All Menno Home, Apartments and Hospital staff.
Date: November 28, 2025
Subject: ComVida Walk-In Support Available Nov 29, 30, Dec 1 & 3

This memo is to inform all staff of the upcoming ComVida Walk-In Support sessions available at both Staffing Offices located in Menno Hospital W1 by People and Culture. Staff may drop in during the times listed below for assistance with ComVida access.

Schedule:

Saturday, November 29, 2025
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Sunday, November 30, 2025
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Monday, December 1, 2025
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Wednesday, December 3, 2025
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

If you cannot attend any of these sessions and have questions regarding ComVida access, please connect with your department manager.
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All staff should have received their new ComVida username via email on November 26, 2025. The new usernames are to be used effective Friday November 28, 2025.

All call outs except after hour call outs will be done through ComVida.

If you did not receive your new username, please contact:

Jessy Manhas: jessy.manhas@mennoplace.ca
Or

Sourajita Panda: sourajita.panda@mennoplace.ca