Let’s Push for Better Together!

We are excited to share an incredible opportunity to boost both our physical health and mental well-being this February — The Push-Up Challenge! This is Canada’s largest fitness-based mental health initiative, and it’s free for everyone to join!

From February 5–27, participants across the country are taking on 2,000 push-ups (or alternative exercises like squats, sit-ups, or lunges) over 23 days. Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned pro, there’s a way for everyone to participate and feel proud of their progress.

Why We’re Joining

Get Active & Energized: Daily goals keep you moving and feeling good—physically and mentally.

Build Connections: Sign up solo or form a team with coworkers, friends, or family. A little friendly competition never hurt!

Push for Better Mental Health: This challenge supports the Canadian Mental Health Association and encourages important conversations about mental health in our homes, workplace, and community.

Learn & Grow: Each day comes with a mental health fact to help us learn and reflect while we move.

How to Get Started

👉 Sign up for free at:
https://www.thepushupchallenge.ca/

Choose to join as an individual or create a team — and let’s make this a fun, supportive experience for everyone!

Let’s cheer each other on, celebrate every push (or squat!), and make an impact not just in our own lives, but in the lives of others. Ready to push for better mental health and wellness? We know you’ve got this! 💥

Let’s PUSH it! 🚀

Cheers!
Wellness Committee

Congratulations on Your Retirement Daryle!

We will definitely miss you, Daryle. We wish you all the best. Daryle’s last day on campus is Jan 30.

You’re Invited to the Staff Appreciation Awards!

The Staff Appreciation Awards are will take place on Thursday, Feb 5th. Come and celebrate with us as we recognize our long term service and outstanding achievement award winners. Dessert will be served.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to nominate a staff member – over 90 nominations came in!

Join Us for the Sun Run

It’s not too late to sign up for the Menno Place Sun Run team.

Yarn Donations Needed for Prayer Shawls

If you would like to donate some yarn  please drop it off with any of the LEAs in the apartments or bring it to the main entrance of Menno Hospital.

Gentle Persuasive Approach Workshops for 2026

Learn how to respond well to behaviours associated with dementia.

Violence Prevention Workshops for 2026

The 2026 schedule for the Violence Prevention Workshops is now available.

Make Sure You Receive ComVida Notifications

MEMO

To: All Menno Home, Menno Hospital and Menno Apartments Staff
From: Loradonna Botter
Date: January 7, 2026
Re: Make Sure You Receive ComVida Notifications

Managers and employees have reported that they are not getting notifications on ComVida. We would like to remind you of two important items that may be impacting the effectiveness of the ComVida app.

Please check the following items on your app:

  • The date at the top left corner has to be changed to December 31, 2026. This will allow ComVida to show you the proper shifts. You might still have your calendar set to 2025 and that will cause a problem for you.
  • Please make sure notifications in ComVida are on the menu bar. There is a notification tab that has to be active.

Please check the following item on your phone:

  • Make sure your phone has notifications turned on. You will need to go to the settings tab on your phone to ensure the notifications is set correctly for your apps.

On behalf of the staffing team, thank you for your continued support in improving how award shifts. Please speak to your manager if any questions arise.