Leamington Mennonite Home & Apartments

02/23/2026

Spicing up our morning movement the best way we know how. What a fun class of chair salsa with Amir! 🌶️💃✨
Proof that rhythm doesn’t retire.. and neither do our moves🕺🏻

02/20/2026

We enjoyed a wonderful afternoon with the Art of Illusion magic show! 🎩✨

Residents shared plenty of smiles, laughter, and a few “how did he do that?” moments along the way. It was a fun and lighthearted way to spend time together and try something a little different.

Thank you to Brad Toulouse for bringing the magic to our community! 💙✨

02/19/2026

We are truly grateful to Ricks Heart Foundation BC for making the Heart for Music program possible. Personalized music is enhancing dignity, emotional wellbeing, and connection for our residents in profound and meaningful ways.
This initiative supports our vision: Residents First - through faith-based commitment, compassion, and community and aligns with our Strategic Plan focus on Resident Well-being.

Neil, a lifelong musician who taught hundreds of students, was deeply moved while listening to his personalized playlist. He described the music as “beautiful,” and folk songs from his past brought him joy and emotional connection. During one visit, he sang along, reminisced about concerts he attended, and shared memories of playing some of the songs on his guitar. Music clearly feeds his soul. Here is Neil enjoying the Cat Stevens album.

Abe, who served for many years as a church choir conductor, has found deep comfort and joy in his personalized playlist. When his favourite choral pieces begin to play, he settles in and listens for extended periods, fully immersed in the music he loves. His favourite selection, The Battle Hymn of the Republic by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, brings an unmistakable spark of recognition and joy. With each new song, Abe’s face lights up, he is truly in his element; eyes closed, hands subtly moving, directing the choir in his mind just as he did for so many years.

Freda benefits greatly from personalized music as a calming and grounding presence in her day. During music sessions, Freda visibly relaxes, her expression softens, her body settles, and she becomes more present in the moment. At times she hums along, taps to the rhythm, or quietly mouths familiar lyrics, demonstrating recognition and comfort in the music she loves. Having access to personalized music has been monumental to Freda’s day-to-day enjoyment. It not only provides comfort and emotional regulation but also creates moments of peace, connection, and meaningful engagement that enhance her overall quality of life.

Funding from the Rick’s Heart Foundation National Program has been invaluable for the residents of Leamington Mennonite Home. Providing access to personalized music reflects our vision: Residents First - through faith-based commitment, compassion, and community. We rely on generous partners to help bring meaningful programs like this to life. Thank you for selecting LMH as one of the recipients across Canada and for making this very special program possible for the residents. We are witnessing firsthand the transformative effects highlighted in the documentary Alive Inside. The results have been remarkable. No two playlists are the same. Each one is thoughtfully curated using residents’ favourite songs, music that is familiar, meaningful, and reflective of their life experiences.
- Alexandria Fischer-Janisse, Director of Development at LMH

Thank you to Melissa Gaspard & Megan Klassen for helping launch the program. We look forward to expanding it throughout our Long-Term Care community, which 84 residents call home. PSWs, Activity Helpers, and nursing staff will continue integrating this special music program as:
• a meaningful recreational activity
• a tool to promote connection and communication
• a behavioural support resource
• a comfort and calming strategy

Thank you for your partnership in making this meaningful work possible, Ricks Heart Foundation BC 🎶🎧💗

02/19/2026

Every day, our residents write the story of who we are.

It’s in the laughter shared over a game, the quiet moments of reflection, the creative projects, the friendships formed, and the helping hands extended to one another. These activities are more than pastimes, they are expressions of dignity, purpose, and belonging.

Our vision is simple: Residents First through faith-based commitment, we strive to create a community where every person is valued, every voice is heard, and care is delivered with compassion and respect.

Through meaningful connection, spiritual support, and attentive care, we walk alongside our residents, honouring their journeys, celebrating their strengths, and nurturing a place they can truly call home.

02/18/2026

Fondly remembering the life of Ernie Neufeld, cherished LMH Complex Resident and dedicated volunteer.
With gratitude, LMH would like to acknowledge and thank the family for choosing The Leamington Mennonite Home as a place for in-memory donations, honouring the life and legacy of Ernie Neufeld.

https://www.mennonitehome.ca/

https://www.reidfuneralhome.ca/obituaries/Ernie-Neufeld?obId=47268854

View Ernie Neufeld's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

02/18/2026

Love is in the air at LMH! 💕

Our residents enjoyed a sweet Valentine’s celebration filled with laughter, connection, and of course, delicious treats. A heartfelt thank you to Mackenzie Derksen for baking such beautiful and festive Valentine’s cupcakes, they were delicious! We hope everyone enjoyed a sweet Valentine's weekend filled with love. 😍💘

02/15/2026

Remembering the life of Anne Tupling, cherished LMH Complex resident.

View Anne Tupling's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

02/12/2026

Our Retirement Residents shared their treasures with us this morning! Special handmade trinkets and sentimental pieces filled with meaning, memories, and stories of loved ones who are no longer with us. Moments like these remind us how precious every story is. 💕

02/09/2026

Making the most of this winter weather 🥶❄️
On one of our snowiest days, we turned the fresh snowfall into sweet snow sundaes with chocolate drizzle, a big hit with our retirement residents!
LTC residents got creative with paper snowmen, and a few shoppers enjoyed a Walmart outing where they found cheerful Valentine's displays. Winter fun is always better together 💙

02/05/2026

A heartfelt thank you to the family of Marie and the late Victor Dick for their generous gift of a coffee and Timbit break for our staff. 🩵

This thoughtful gesture meant so much to our team and was truly appreciated by everyone who enjoyed it! Acts of kindness like this are never forgotten. We are grateful for the continued support and care shown to our Home and our staff.

02/02/2026

Thanks to Mike Driedger for donating the incredible Live Auction item "Dinner Catered in Your Home" at our Annual LMH event this past fall.
It looks like the winner had a wonderful meal, Mike. Thank you for your support and generosity! ✨

02/01/2026

Wishing all of our February celebrants a Happy Birthday! 🎉

We hope your special day is filled with love, laughter, and wonderful moments with those who matter most. 🎂💙