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 Daryle Brandt’s Retirement Tea!
Join us to celebrate with Daryle as he retires from Menno Place after 20 years!
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.
Violence Prevention Workshop – Feb 2, 2026
The next Violence Prevention Workshop is happening on February 2, 2026.
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.
Shift Offers and Priority Windows for Bidding on Comvida
MEMO
To: Menno Home, Menno Hospital and Menno Apartment Employees
Date: January 7, 2026
Re: Shift Offers and Priority Windows for Bidding on Comvida
We would like to share an important update to help clarify how shift offers are reviewed and awarded.
Each shift offer includes a Priority Window, which is the guaranteed time period during which your bid will be reviewed before the shift may be offered more broadly. The length of the priority window depends on how soon the shift is scheduled to start.
Understanding these timeframes will help ensure you submit your bids promptly and do not miss opportunities.
Priority Windows for Shift Offers
| When Offer is Sent | When Shift Starts | Priority Window |
| Jan 01, 12:00 | Jan 01, 16:00 (same-day vacancy) | 15 minutes (urgent) |
| Jan 01, 12:00 | Jan 02, 07:00 (next-day vacancy) | 30 minutes |
| Jan 01, 12:00 | Jan 03, 12:00 (48 hours – 10 days) | 120 minutes |
| Jan 01, 12:00 | Jan 13, 12:00 (10+ days, vacation coverage) | 72 hours |
What this means for you?
- Your bid is guaranteed to be reviewed if submitted within the priority window.
- Once the priority window closes, the shift may be offered to a wider group.
- Earlier response times increase your chances of being awarded the shift.
Please ensure notifications are enabled and check your schedule regularly so you don’t miss priority bidding opportunities.
If you have any questions or need support navigating shift offers, please reach out to your manager. All phone numbers can be found in the Menno Place directory linked in the top right corner of the staff site.
Thank you for your continued flexibility and support.
