Merry Christmas from the CEO and the MBS Board Chair

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Dear Team,

As we enter this joyous season of Christmas, we pause to celebrate the gift of Jesus Christ, whose birth continues to bring hope, peace, love, and joy into our lives and into the world. This season is a reminder of the light and grace that guides us. It is reflected in the extraordinary care and compassion you bring to Menno Place every day.

Your dedication, kindness, and unwavering commitment have touched the lives of our residents and their families in ways that words can scarcely capture. Through your actions, prayers, and presence, you reflect the love and hope that Christmas represents.

As we look back on the past year, we are filled with gratitude—for God’s faithfulness, for the growth and resilience of our Menno Place community, and most of all, for each of you. Your passion, care, and devotion are a true blessing to our residents and to one another.

During this Christmas season, we hope you find moments of rest, joy, and reflection, surrounded by the love of family, friends, and the peace of Christ. May the New Year bring renewed hope, abundant blessings, and continued opportunities to shine His light in the lives of those we serve.

On behalf of the Board, leadership, and the entire Menno Place community, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year filled with hope, joy, and God’s peace.

Sujata Connors, CEO & Carol Dyck, MBS Board Chair

“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” (Isaiah 9:6)

How Shifts Are Called Out in ComVida

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To: All Menno Place Staff

How Shifts Are Called Out in ComVida

When a shift becomes vacant, a notification is sent to all employees, regardless of whether the shift would be worked at regular time or overtime.

Once the priority response window closes, the Staffing Department awards the shift in the following order:

  • Seniority order for employees eligible to work the shift at regular time.
  • Seniority order for employees eligible to work the shift at overtime on the unit.
  • Seniority order for employees eligible to work the shift at overtime on the site.
  • Seniority order for employees eligible to work the shift at overtime.

Each vacant shift is posted only once.

It is the responsibility of the employee to contact the People and Culture Department if they are not receiving shift call-out notifications for a specific site.

 

Thank you.

The Elves are out and about…

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Don’t forget that the elves are up to some activities this month. Have you spotted them yet?

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Christmas Door Decorating Winners Are…..

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The winners of this year’s Christmas door decorating contest are about to be revealed…..

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Congratulations on Your Retirement Lou!

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After 33 years of dedicated service, Lou is retiring from her role as a Health Care Aide on West 2 Menno Hospital.

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Congratulations on Your Retirement Heather!

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After 30 years of dedicated service, Heather is retiring from her role as a Care Aide at Menno Hospital.

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Upcoming Changes to Extended Health Plan for Menno Home and Hospital HEU Facilities Bargaining Members

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To: HEU Facilities Members at Menno Home and Hospital

Please note the following changes to your benefits plan effective January 01, 2026. Download the PDF below for the full details of the changes.

Click here to download the PDF: Upcoming Changes to Extended Health Plan for Menno Home and Hospital HEU Facilities Bargaining Members

MEMO: Upcoming Pay Periods

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Memo: Upcoming Pay Periods
Date: Tuesday December 16, 2025

Hi everyone,

Due to the upcoming statutory holidays, we are requesting all staff to ensure their sick, vacation and any other paid time off requests for the upcoming pay period be submitted in the GoldCare portal by the deadlines below.

Menno Hospital

Deadline: December 19, 2025 at 8:00 a.m.
This includes all requests between December 05–18, 2025

Menno Home / MBS

Deadline: December 21, 2025 at 8:00 a.m.
PP26 Covers: This includes all requests between December 07–20, 2025

Menno Apartments

Deadline: December 28, 2025 at 8:00 a.m.
PP01 Covers: This includes all requests between December 14–27, 2025

Any requests submitted after these deadlines will not be processed until the following pay period.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Merry Christmas from Sujata!

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It was such a joy to see so many of our Menno Place staff join in the fun at our Christmas Party celebration on December 4th!

We’d love to hear what you thought of the celebration so we can continue to make it even better in the future — please share your thoughts using the Christmas Party Feedback Form.

Thank you, all, for an amazing year of service to the 700 residents who call Menno Place their home. Your compassionate care, your deep commitment, and the joy you bring to your work make Menno Place a truly special place to live, work, and visit.

As we move toward Christmas, I want to wish each of you a very Merry Christmas season and to thank you for your skill, care, and dedication.

May this season bring you the of peace, love, hope, fun, joy, friendship, laughter, and time well spent with those you cherish. A heartfelt thank you to all who are working over the holidays while your families celebrate — your service is deeply appreciated.

I also want to thank all of our vendors and community partners who generously donated the wonderful gifts for our Christmas draw. It was a real joy to see the excitement and gratitude that all of the gifts inspired! Special thanks to our grand prize donors – Telus who gifted Whistler Blackcomb lift tickets, Apex Pharmacy who gifted an iPad, RBC who gifted tickets to the Nutcracker ballet, Adaptive who gifted an iWatch and Ascension who gifted a 50″ TV.

As a Christian organization, we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, our Saviour and Lord, at Christmas time — a reminder of love, hope, and light for the world. Here is a link to some great resources that share the story and meaning of Christmas: Christmas Resources

On behalf of myself and the entire Executive Team, we wish you fun, joy, and many blessings this Christmas season.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Sujata Connors, CEO


Click on the images below for some fun Christmas greetings from the Exec Team!