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
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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!
Outstanding 2025 Vacation
To: All Menno Home, Apartments, and Hospital Staff
Date: September 5, 2025
Re: Outstanding 2025 Vacation
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A reminder that a final memo was posted on July 18, 2025, asking staff to schedule the remainder of their vacation hours by August 1, 2025. Any vacation that was not scheduled by this deadline will now be booked by the Staffing Office.
Beginning September 8, 2025, the Staffing Office will schedule vacation for employees who have not yet booked all of their vacation hours. Please note: once vacation is scheduled by Staffing, no changes will be permitted.
Employees still have the opportunity to submit their final vacation requests over this weekend.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Parking Changes for Sept 8 & 9 Only
Hello Team,
Please be advised of the following updates related to the Solar Panel installation at Primrose Gardens:
- September 8th: Several parking stalls near Primrose Gardens will be temporarily unavailable as they will be used to stage equipment for the Solar Panel project. Please plan accordingly if you typically park in this area.
- September 9th: Brundige Avenue will experience street disruptions due to crane operations. The crane is scheduled to arrive at 9:00 AM and will be used to lift Solar Panel materials onto the roof of Primrose Gardens.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this time. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out.
