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Celebrating 51 Years!
Greetings!

With the first days of September upon us, we look back on the hot summer days – and know that we made them SHINE!
 
Inside this issue, you will see how we participated in many community events – showing off our artwork and handmade goods .  We learned how to fish and sculpt with clay and made new friends as we shared experiences with seniors and veterans. Some of us enjoyed weeding and harvesting vegetables in our garden while others danced in the Ohana School of Performing Arts recital . 
 
Our Employment Services division continues to support our business partners – with VillageWorks offering dependable labor for seasonal and permanent jobs. We congratulated those who obtained their own job – and we learned many soft skills while volunteering throughout our communities.
 
The 29 th Annual Sunshine Village Golf Tournament was a GREAT success. With support from so many – including our Tournament Sponsors of Chicopee Savings Bank Charitable Foundation, PeoplesBank and Westfield Bank – we were able to raise money to help us deliver on the promise of a great day, every day! We have linked in a video of that day – we hope you watch it – and thank all the many businesses who helped to support us!
 
The upcoming months will be just as busy! Join us at our Mac and Cheese Challenge on October 13 th at The Blue Room Cafe and look for us at St. Catherine of Siena’s Craft Fair on November 3 rd !  
 
AND thank you for your support of Sunshine Village – where everyone SHINES!

Have a great day!
Gina Kos
Executive Director
Helping Everyone Shine
Giving Back
We give back! As a part of their hope project , o ur Three Rivers Program volunteered to bring make-your-own-sundaes and smiles to the children and families at Palmer Monson Family Network.
Our Springfield Program honored veterans at the Holyoke Soldiers' Home on National Purple Heart Day with handmade gifts and artwork.
Our annual art show reception was a huge hit with the community! Each program showed off their creativity with dozens of paintings brightening up the community room at Chicopee Public Library during July and August.
And Jobs, Too
Earlier this Summer, Jeannie started her new job at Nicky's Pizza in Agawam. She takes pride in making the pizza boxes and other tasks she's assigned to ensure a great customer experience. She's excited to be a part of the team and Nicky's Pizza is glad to have such a hardworking team member !
We're ready to work!

Zest Tea trusts our team at VillageWorks to efficiently package their high-quality teas.

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
Our Community Engagement Program visited Six Flags New England for a great, adventurous day with friends!
We are lifelong learners! Our culinary programs partner with ChicopeeFRESH to learn about healthy eating and create new recipes with locally-sourced ingredients.
Each week, our Community Engagement Program enjoys hosting a booth with their handcrafted items at the Chicopee Farmer's Market .
Our Litwin Lane Program loved exploring the Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory !
Our Westover Maintenance Systems had a front row seat for the action and a special tour of the aircraft at the Great New England Air Show at Westover Air Reserve Base .
We had another great day at the Chicopee Downtown Getdown ! Our booth featured our handcrafted items and we had lots community members and old friends stop by. We can't wait for next year!
The Promise of Great Days
Fun With Friends
Celebrations
Our creativity shines at our studio in the Indian Orchard Mills ! We learn to work with clay and fire up our kiln to make unique artwork with lessons from our artistic expression intern.
What a great way to spend the day with friends! Gardening is relaxing and rewarding for our Litwin Lane campus programs.
"Fish on!" Finding new hobbies is a lot of fun! Our Litwin Center Program has been learning to bait their hooks and catching lots of fish .
Our Three Rivers Program held an ice cream social to cool off with friends during the hot summer days.
Our Westfield Program created a garden cafe for a globetrotting adventure of the history, culture and food of France. Mustaches and berets made it festive and fun for all!
Our Litwin Lane Program learned all about Spain. To celebrate, they hosted a fiesta with a "running of the bulls", tapas and flamenco dancing!
Our Springfield Program was all smiles when they received trophies after participating in a dance recital with Ohana School of Performing Arts .
Delivering on Excellence
Appreciation
Developing Leaders
Our employees make great days
happen at Sunshine Village!
All employees were treated to new Sunshine Village gear to show our appreciation for the dedication and compassion they bring to their work - everyday!
Introducing our new Positive Behavior Supports Advisory Committee made up of individuals we serve and staff members. Their regular meetings will include discussing ethics, safety, and other human rights issues to ensure an inclusive, thriving environment for all.
See Us Shine
Thank you to all
that made our
29th Annual Golf Tournament our
most successful
year ever!
Save the date!
2nd Annual

Saturday, October 13th
from 2-4pm

Generously sponsored and hosted by The Blue Room Cafe in Chicopee!
Join us for a
Holiday Craft Fair on November 3rd!
We'll have a booth with our handcrafted items available
for a suggested donation.

*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.
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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