Celebrating 51 Years!
Greetings!

The Summer is our time to really SHINE! For us, it means opportunities to enjoy nature and outdoor recreational activities. We've been busy gardening, bike riding, cooking out, and fishing with friends. We also explore our creative sides with painting parties, music therapy, and glassworking at Timber, our studio in the Indian Orchards Mills. We also help individuals find jobs and prepare for the workforce with professional development.

These life enhancing experiences are all part of how we deliver on a great day - every day!
We hope you enjoy seeing our successes and the many ways we give back to our community. Please join us for an open house art reception on July 10th from 10:30-12:30pm at Chicopee Public Library to see Collections: An Art Exhibit Created by Artists with Distinct Abilities .

We hope you enjoy the Sun and fun too!

Have a great day!
Gina Kos
Executive Director
Helping Everyone Shine
Giving Back
Our Springfield Program volunteers monthly at Birthday Wishes to package presents for homeless children's birthday parties.
Our Three Rivers Program enjoyed hosting a painting party for the Palmer Senior Center.
As a part of their Hope Project , our Litwin Lane Program held a Memorial Day sing-a-long and presented their handmade artwork at the Soldiers' Home in Holyoke.
Shyla has worked for The Gaudreau Group for over two years preparing mailings, setting up events, and doing other office tasks to support their insurance business and clients. She says she loves going to work! They describe her as an valued, hardworking employee.
We're ready to work! Our Employment Services sends an enclave of individuals to Lenox to help with quality assurance. Individuals from our VillageWorks business also take in packaging and assembly work.

Does your business need reliable workers to help get the job done right and on time?

If so, please contact us:
visitus@sunshine.us or call (413)592-6142.
In the Community
We are lifelong learners ! Our Litwin Center Program learned about recycling at the Springfield Materials Recycling Facility.
Dunkin Donuts on Burnett Road in Chicopee invited our Community Engagement Program to a fun " make your own donut " party.
Thanks to Chicopee Comprehensive High School, we will use our custom, raised garden beds to grow vegetables, herbs and flowers all season long!
Our Westfield Program received Certificates of Appreciation for regularly volunteering with the Westfield Senior Center.
The Promise of Great Days
Fun With Friends
Celebrations
With the great weather we've had great days biking with friends at our Litwin Lane Campus and with All Out Adventures !
We always enjoy a game of kickball on our Litwin Lane Campus field!
Finding new hobbies is a lot of fun! Our Community Engagement Program explored Forest Lake and went fishing with friends .
Our Litwin Center Program knows sunny days are for cookouts and lawn games !
Our Employment Services held an after hours field day to celebrate the successes of individuals with jobs.
Our Community Engagement Program held a memorable after hours Spring Fling with gorgeous decorations, dinner and lots of dancing!
Our Main Street Chicopee Program held a festive Greek globetrotting party to learn about the culture, history and food.
Delivering on Excellence
Appreciation
Y Developing Leaders
Our employees make great days
happen at Sunshine Village!
At our Memories and Milestones Dinner, employees were recognized for their many years of service , including several 30, 25 and 20 year anniversaries.
We are thrilled to graduate 12 direct care staff members from our unique Leadership Program ! The program focuses on communication, personal growth and team-building with a strength-based approach.
Come See Us Shine
Teams are sold out!
Sponsorships are still available!
Join us for an
Open House Art Reception !
Tuesday, July 10th
10:30-12:30pm

Chicopee Public Library
440 Front St., Chicopee

RSVP to (413)592-6142 or
*Thank you to our
Golf Tournament Sponsors*

Tournament Sponsors:

Chicopee Savings Bank Charitable Foundation

PeoplesBank

Westfield Bank

Lunch Sponsor:
Charter Oak Insurance & Financial Services
Dinner Sponsor:
The Gaudreau Group
Golf Cart Sponsor:
Polish National Credit Union
Beer Cart Sponsor:
Supreme Roofing
Golf Ball Cannon Contest Sponsor:
Marcotte Ford
Towel Sponsor:
Inter-All Corporation
Hat Sponsor:
Caolo & Bieniek Associates
Bag Sponsor:
Knights of Columbus Elder Council #69
Diamond Sponsors:
A. Crane Construction
Farmington Bank
HUB New England
Kellco Products
Siddall & Siddall, P.C.
Platinum Sponsors:
Knights of Columbus #4044
Key Private Bank
Ondrick Materials & Recycling
Stephen Melnyck Jr.
Connect With Us!
Please help us reach
our goal to spread
the word about our
great days with 1,000 "likes" on Facebook!
Sunshine Village -
Delivering on the promise of a great day for the next 50 Years!

Main Office:
75 Litwin Lane
Chicopee, MA 01020
413.592.6142