Menno Home West 2 – Staff Prayer May 21 2024
This week we’re praying for Menno Home West 2.
Memorial & Butterfly Release 2024
Join us for the Menno Place Butterfly Release on Friday, June 14 at 2:30pm, following our annual memorial service at 1:00pm where we’ll be honouring those who have passed since June 2023. Click for details on how you can pre-purchase your butterfly!
Spring Flower Donations – May 22 – 24
We have heard from families that they would like to brighten our gardens – we are receiving donations this coming Wednesday – Friday.
Donations will arrive to Menno Home Entrance A and Menno Hospital Main Entrance
The Visitation Hosts will bring donations of annual flowers, potting soil and posts in new/like-new condition to the tent in the courtyard.
Recreation will “shop” from the donations for their own areas of the campus. Residents will be encouraged to join in the planting.
Please water the flowers that are donated to keep them looking beautiful all summer.
If you would like to donate, please join the community by bringing donations this week!
Fireside Cafe Tab (Overpaid or Owing)
The Fireside Cafe had a tab system that allowed staff to pay for meals ahead of time or afterwards, drawing down from a larger sum paid.
If you believe that you have money owing to you – or you owe money, please fill out this form (below). We will reconcile your tab within 30 days based on the records.
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Sujata Connors – Staff Prayer May 14 2024
This week we’re praying for Sujata Connors.
Palliative Education for Nursing
Nurses are invited to attend an in-person education session focused on enhancing knowledge and skills in palliative & end-of-life medication. The session will take place on Wednesday, May 29th, 2024 in the MBS Boardroom from 2-4pm. Prior registration is required. This is a paid education session and attending staff members will be compensated accordingly.
Smoke-Free Campus: Changes for Staff Smoking
Effective immediately, smoking in the courtyard smoking hut will be restricted to residents ONLY. Visitors (and staff) will not be permitted to smoke in this area.
Fireside Cafe is Closing
To: All Menno Place Staff
From: Bas Kervel, Director of Support Services
Re: Closure of the Fireside Café
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We are sorry to announce that the Fireside Café is closing until further notice. The last day of service will be Friday, May 17, 2024. Reassessment of the menu and financial viability will take place in the coming weeks. Our hope is to create a renewed café that is sustainable.
In the near future we will provide coffee and snacks by donation. The café has been a welcome spot on campus for residents, families, and staff and this decision was not taken lightly. We want to thank the café team who have done an excellent job over the years. We will miss seeing your smiling faces in the morning over coffee.
What happens next?
Please continue to use the Fireside Café patio and café tables for your meals, breaks, and family parties.
We are actively planning for ways to revamp and improve the café. We want to hear from you! If you have ideas for things you’d love to see in a café on campus or notes for things that were challenging we want to hear them.
Please use the form below to send us your thoughts and let us know how the Fireside Café has been beneficial for you, your loved ones and your family.
If you have any further questions please email connect@mennoplace.ca
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Violence Prevention Workshop
Learn practical applications to identify risk factors of violence and de-escalation techniques at a Violence Prevention Workshop on Monday, May 13, 2024. Space is limited. Register soon!
Recognition of Nurses Week – May 6th to May 12th
All staff are invited for lunch on
Friday, May 10th from 11:30am – 2:30pm in the Menno Hospital Chapel
to celebrate our amazing nurses! (Food will be set aside for night shift!)
Date: May 3, 2024
To: All Staff
Subject: Recognition of Nurses Week – May 6th to May 12th
Dear Team,
As Nurses Week approaches, we want to take a moment to acknowledge and celebrate the invaluable contributions of our nursing staff here at Menno Campus. This week, from May 6th to May 12th, we have the opportunity to express our gratitude and appreciation for the dedication, compassion, and professionalism demonstrated by our nurses, day in and day out.
Our nurses are the heartbeat of our care services, providing comfort, support, and skilled care to those who need it most. From our direct care team to our Managers of Care, educators and Directors of Care, our nursing team’s tireless efforts ensure the well-being and dignity of our residents, fostering an environment of healing, compassion, and respect. Their commitment to enhancing the quality of life for those under our care is truly commendable.
Throughout the challenges we’ve faced, our nursing team has remained steadfast in their commitment to excellence. They’ve adapted to new protocols, embraced innovative technologies, and demonstrated remarkable resilience in the face of adversity.
During Nurses Week, let’s take the time to celebrate and honor the invaluable contributions of our nurses. Whether it’s a simple thank you, a kind gesture, or a thoughtful note of appreciation, let’s make sure our nursing staff know just how much they are valued and admired.
To our nurses: Thank you for all that you do. You make a difference in the lives of so many, and we are incredibly grateful for all that you do.
Please join me in celebrating Nurses Week on Friday, May 10th for lunch – 11:30am – 2:30pm – at the Menno Hospital Chapel and expressing our heartfelt appreciation to our amazing nursing team.
Happy Nurses Week!
Sujata Connors, CEO
On behalf of the Executive and Management Teams, we thank our amazing nurses!!!