Gentle Persuasive Approach Workshop
Learn how to respond respectfully, with confidence and skill, to behaviours associated with dementia at a Gentle Persuasive Approach Workshop on Thursday, Nov 13, 2025. Space is limited. Register soon!
MEMO: Upcoming Change to Sign-In/Sign-Out Process
To: All Menno Home, Hospital & Apartments Staff
Date: September 17, 2025
Subject: Upcoming Change to Sign-In/Sign-Out Process
In the near future, an update will be made to the face scanners. This update will require staff to physically select “IN” or “OUT” in addition to scanning your face when starting and ending your shift.
How it will work:
Scan your face as normal
Select “CHECK IN” when arriving for your shift, or “CHECK OUT” when leaving your shift.
⚠️ If you do not click “IN” or “OUT”, your face scan will not register.
Tentative Change Dates:
Apartments: September 19, 2025
Home & Hospital: September 26, 2025
Additional reminders and guidance will be provided as the change is rolled out.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Primrose Gardens Gets a Sustainable Upgrade
Crews were onsite last week to install an array of solar panels on the roof of the building.
MPP: Go Paper-Free with Your Pension Statements
Go paper-free and you can access your pension information securely, anytime.
Happy Retirement Lise!
To: All Menno Place Staff
From: Jacob Doss, Manager of Dining Experience
Re: Retirement – Lise Nelson
Happy Retirement Lise!
Lise Nelson is retiring after 32 years at Menno Place. Across the years Lise has worked as a Care Aide and a Visitation Host and has been part of the Laundry and Dietary teams.
When asked about Lise, her current and former managers said that Lise is a very caring person who prioritized Resident Centered Care. She enjoyed using her artistic skills to enhance the residents’ surroundings and was a great advocate for the residents when their care needs changed over time.
Garry Janzen and Jacob Doss went on to say:
“Lise always had a desire to serve the residents and their families well. Her advocacy helped improve the experience of the residents while living at Menno Place.”
Thank you Lise! You will be missed. We wish you all the best as you step into this new chapter. Lise’s retirement is effective August 31, 2025.
Retirement Party for Lise Nelson – Sept 16
To: All Staff
From: Jacob Doss
Date: September 15, 2025
Re: Retirement Party for Lise Nelson
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Join us to celebrate with Lise Nelson as she retires from Menno Place after 32 years!
ALL STAFF: BC Employment Transparency
All staff are asked to complete the survey by September 18, 2025.
And the Winner Is . . . . .
Thank you to everyone who cast a vote in our 80s BBQ Costume Contest. The winner (with 38% of the votes!) is….
For the 10th Year Hundreds Gather to Celebrate Grandparents Day
Thank you to everyone who came to celebrate with us and to the staff and volunteers who made this day possible!
Violence Prevention Workshop
Learn practical applications to identify risk factors of violence and de-escalation techniques at a Violence Prevention Workshop on Friday, September 12, 2025. Space is limited. Register soon!
