Violence Prevention Workshop
Learn practical applications to identify risk factors of violence and de-escalation techniques at a Violence Prevention Workshop on Monday, April 7, 2025. Space is limited. Register soon!
Retirement Announcement – Debbie Block
To: All Menno Place Staff
From: Linda Weatherly, Manager of Therapeutic Recreation and Volunteer Services
Re: Retirement – Debbie Block, Recreation Aide, Menno Home E2
Happy Retirement Debbie!
Debbie Block has worked for Menno Home for the past 8 years. She has spent the last few years with the residents on E2 Home. As the Recreation Aide, Debbie brought joy, love, compassion and FUN to all of her residents on E2. She enjoyed the programs as much as the residents did. The residents will miss the laughs that Debbie created with her great sense of humor and absolute passion for her job.
Debbie is always planning ahead. She’s the most organized person you could meet. She never missed a thing!
On behalf of the Recreation Team, we will miss our teammate and are sad to see her leave. On the flip side, we are extremely happy for her as she heads into retirement. Debbie’s last day on campus will be Monday, March 31.
Wishing you all the best Debbie! Cheers to everyday being a Saturday now!
Staff Scheduling Software – Training Coming Soon
As you know, we completed a pilot project to find a scheduling software program that would allow us to work more collaboratively on our campus. The intent of this project was to focus on employee wellness and select a software program that would allow staff to report sick time sooner, fill open shifts faster, and reduce the need for units to work short.
Our search is complete, and we have selected ComVida as our scheduling software provider.
Over the last four months we have worked with ComVida to ensure that they have our scheduling information, employee list, contact information and correct roles and locations. The database is now ready and training on how to use the software will be announced soon.
Thank you to all of the employees who took part in the pilot project to test different systems. Your time, experience, and feedback were vital as we made this decision. We could not have done it without you.
Stay tuned for further information on downloading the ComVida App and for timelines for the new system to go live.
Wendy Schievink – Staff Prayer – March 27 2025
This morning Kerry shared from the book of Ephesians and we prayed for Wendy.
Reminder: No Staff Parking at Church on Weekends
This is a reminder to all staff that the free parking offered to us by Peace Lutheran Church is available Monday – Friday (excluding holidays) from 0600 – 1800 on the west side of the parking lot only. Staff are not permitted to park here evenings or weekends.
The church has two events happening this Saturday, March 29, that are expected to draw particularly large turnouts and they have requested that Menno Place staff not use the lot at that time. Thank you for being good neighbors and respecting both this request and the boundaries that are in place on our ability to borrow that space.
You can find a full rundown of all parking options available to staff here:
https://mennoplacestaff.com/staff-parking-2025/
Violence Prevention Workshop
Learn practical applications to identify risk factors of violence and de-escalation techniques at a Violence Prevention Workshop on Monday, April 7, 2025. Space is limited. Register soon!
Welcome to Jagdeep Bains – Nurse Manager at Pro Vita
We are pleased to announce that Jagdeep Bains will be joining the Pro Vita team as our new Nurse Manager starting on March 24th.
Road Resurfacing on Primrose Street Starting March 24
MEMO
To: All Menno Place Staff, Residents, and Visitors
From: Bas Kervel, Director of Support Services
Date: March 21, 2025
Re: Road Resurfacing on Primrose Street and Surrounding Area Starting March 24
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The city of Abbotsford will be in our area to complete road resurfacing from March 24 – 29, weather permitting.
The road works will affect Wildwood, Primrose, Wilerose, Brundige, Kay and Stevenson as marked on the map below. During the period of work the roads will be limited to local traffic only and NO STREET PARKING will be permitted.
Staff, residents, and visitors should expect delays and plan accordingly. If you need to pick up a resident from Terrace East during this time it may be easier to enter through the main doors of Terrace West.
Please remember to keep a safe distance from equipment working on the road and follow all direction given by traffic control persons.
Teresa Halovich – Staff Prayer – March 20
On this, the first day of Spring, Shawna shared some verses from Song of Solomon and we prayed for Teresa Halovich.
MEMO: Terrace Staff Room Moving April 1, 2025
To: All Menno Apartments Staff
Date: March 21, 2025
Re: Terrace Staff Room is Moving April 1, 2025
Dear Team,
The current staff room located on the second floor of Terrace East will be moving to a new location effective April 1, 2025. The new staff room will be situated on the second floor of Terrace West, directly beside the existing staff room in that area. While this move is happening on April Fool’s Day this is not a prank.
You’ll be able to access the new staff room via the Terrace West stairwell just past the dining room (across from the hair salon) or from the elevator in the Terrace West lobby. The room will be accessed through a digital lock. Managers will be provide the code to their teams.
We anticipate moving the furniture over at the beginning of the work day and will do our best to minimize the disruption. Going forward both Terrace West staff rooms will be open to staff. The current staff room in Terrace East will revert back to a resident space and will not be available for staff use. Please do not use this room past March 31st.
This move is part of our ongoing efforts to improve our facilities and provide a more comfortable and convenient space for all staff members. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding during this transition.
If you have any questions please contact your manager.
