Over the past 70 years Menno Place has provided trusted care to more 27,000 seniors. As part of the celebrations for the 70th anniversary we interviewed current and former staff and residents about the impact Menno Place has had in their lives. These stories span generations. Watch all four videos here.
Join us for a Christmas concert with special guests Twice Shy, Monday, December 18th in the Menno Hospital Chapel 2 – 3pm.
‘Tis the season to celebrate, and for many of us that involves gift-giving. We recently reminded the Menno Place residents of our gift policy when it comes to staff and I want to share that with the staff as well.
GIFTS FOR STAFF
Residents may wish to give a gift to the staff, here are some guidelines:
If residents wish to make a financial contribution to Menno Place, donations to the Mennonite Benevolent Society can be made at reception (charitable donation receipts available).
FUNDRAISING
There is to be NO fundraising, solicitation of gifts, or request for money at Menno Place (whether from or by residents or staff). There should never be any obligation or social pressure to make a financial contribution. Fundraising is NOT allowed at Menno Place (unless Menno Place announces and endorses an official project; this will be clearly communicated through a memo).
FRAUD AWARENESS
At this time of year, unsavory people are often more active in trying to get money and information from our residents. Please remind residents to be very careful with whom they share any personal information (such as banking information, birthdate, social insurance number) when receiving random phone calls. It is doubtful that a resident will receive a phone call from the CRA about an overdue account, from Amazon about a compromised credit card, or from a stranger asking for funds to help a grandchild get out of jail. If a resident gets a call like this, hang up and suggest that they contact the Seniors Abuse & Information Line 1-866-437-1940 or a trusted family member. A helpful brochure with more information can be downloaded by clicking here.
Ugly Sweater Day – Thursday, December 14th. Go garish, go gaudy, go wacky and tacky!
You are invited to join our chaplains for a Blue Christmas – When Christmas HurtsTuesday, December 19th at 10am – Menno Hospital Chapel
A service for those who are grieving loss, such as the death of a loved one, the end of a marriage or the experience of moving a loved one into care.
This will be a quiet, reflective space for grieving and reaffirming trust in a loving God.
This is a service of remembrance and hope. When we are grieving and dealing with loss, Christmas can be one of the most difficult and lonely seasons, regardless of whether that loss was recent or remembered over the years.
This service offers you permission and space to acknowledge your sadness and loss.
Our hope is that you will find comfort and peace in being together with others who are also grieving, receive a sense of hope for the future and a renewed sense of trust in a God who loves you.
December brings us to the end of the year and for most teams, that means it’s time to update your WHIMIS training. You can find the WHIMIS course along with any other courses that have been assigned to your team by using the ilinks on mennoplacestaff.com to access the Surge learning portal. Managers often check the status of their team’s learning journey at this point in the year so it’s a good time to make sure you’re up to date.
It’s time to wear your zaniest holiday headwear. What will you choose? Hat? Headband? Fascinator? Something that lights up? We want to see it all. Take part in some festive silliness on Friday, December 8th.
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Date: December 1, 2023
To: All Menno Home and Hospital Employees Holding Regular Full or Part Time Lines
From: Adrienne Alford, Interim Director of People and Culture
Re: 2024 Vacation Request Submissions
HEU members holding regular full or part time lines wanting to post into positions via provisions contained within Article 16.01 are asked to submit their interest, and preferences, to their designated Staffing Team, using either the Menno Home or Menno Hospital 16.01 form, no later than December 22, 2023.
Please remember that this pertains to blocks of 15 days or more.
1. Who does this affect?
Only HEU members of Menno Home and Hospital holding regular full or part time lines.
2. What do these members need to do?
Please submit your 16.01 form to your respective Staffing Office by December 22.
Thank you everyone!
Joy is the keynote of the entire Advent season, especially for the Christian, who realizes its spiritual significance – God Himself invading this world and providing a means whereby sinful man might live eternally. Joy to the World is generally considered to be one of the most joyous Christmas hymns in existence, not in the sense of merry-making, but in the deep and solemn realization of what Christ’s birth has meant to mankind. Find out more about this hymn by Isaac Watts.
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