Important Update – Menno Place Team – YOU are the Heart of Care

Remembrance Day – November 11, 2026

November 11, 2026/in Apartments, HOME, HOSPITAL, Important Update

Education Expo – And the Winners Are…

November 10, 2026/in Accreditation2026, Apartments, HOME, HOSPITAL, Important Update

Congratulations to the winners of the draw from our education expo!

Staff Christmas Party – Wear Your Best Ugly Christmas Sweater

November 9, 2026/in Apartments, HOME, HOSPITAL, Important Update

All staff are invited to the Menno Hospital Chapel on Dec 3rd 11:00 – 2:30 for a come and go celebration with lunch and time to be together.

There will be both a turkey and vegetarian buffet meal.

Staff who are celebrating their 5, 10, and 15 year milestones will receive their awards.These staff will also receive an email from the People & Culture team with more details about specific times to be there for the awards.

There will be a draw for prizes. Each staff person will have one entry into the prize draw.

Wear your best ugly Christmas sweater and join in the fun!

Last Week To Nominate a Staff Member

November 9, 2026/in Apartments, HOME, HOSPITAL, Important Update

Nominations for this year’s Staff Appreciation awards will close on Sunday, November 15 which means this is the final week to nominate a staff member who you’ve seen go above and beyond.

There are three award categories:

Everyday Hero – this award goes to someone who displays bravery, honour, respect for others, genuine kindness, and self-awareness.

Living Our Values – recognizes someone who consistently applies Menno Place’s values as their guiding compass.

Best Leader – recognize what is meaningful in modern leadership practice and acknowledge the many ways leadership can be demonstrated.

Looking back on the 2026 calendar year, did you notice someone who is exceptional at their job? Did you see a particular moment of kindness? We want to recognize them. All Menno Place staff are eligible to be nominated for these awards. All nominations must be submitted by 11:30pm on Sunday, November 15, 2026. Nominations are gathered from Menno Place Team members, residents, family & friends, volunteers and visitors.

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Congratulations on Your Retirement Laura!

November 9, 2026/in Apartments, HOME, HOSPITAL, Important Update

Laura Fast is retiring after a 36-year career at Menno Place and she will be missed. Laura began her journey with us as a Cook in 1990. From there she became the Food Services Coordinator in 2014 and 2022 she transitioned to a new department and became the Housekeeping & Laundry Supervisor.

Laura has worked with staff all across our campus. She is known for her warm, friendly presence and for being easy to talk to. Her calm demeanor and wise words made staff comfortable approaching her for both work and life advice.

When asked to describe Laura and the difference she makes on campus her supervisor Nik Van Egdom said:

“Laura is awesome because she was an anchor staff member for hundreds of employees over the years, me included. Laura gave sage advice while being loving and lovable. Her approachable, problem solving persona will be missed. It’s a gap that cannot be filled by anyone else.”

We will be celebrating Laura with a retirement tea on November 17 at 1:30PM in the Menno Hospital Chapel. All staff are invited to attend.

Laura is looking forward to spending more time with her granddaughter in this new chapter of life. We wish her all the best in this new chapter.