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A GREAT day at Sunshine Village includes learning through hands-on experiences!
Working with our Physical Therapist and Occupational Therapist, clients in our Knights Day Hab program explore a sensory box activity tailored to support their personal goals. Activities like these can ...encourage sensory regulation, hand strength, motor planning, coordination, attention, and communication skills - all important tools for greater participation, independence, and success in daily life.
Celebrating progress, participation, and everyone SHINING along the way!
#LiveAndLearn #GREATDays #EveryoneSHINES #PersonalGoals
A GREAT Day at Sunshine Village means opportunities to #GiveAndGrow!
Alex volunteers weekly at the Dakin Humane Society HumaneSociety, where he supports important behind-the-scenes work, including filling containers with pet food for animals in their care.
By giving back to the ...community, Alex is growing skills, making connections, and helping others - one volunteer shift at a time.
Together, we are SHINING Brighter!
#Volunteer #CommunityConnections #everyoneshines
@dakinhumanesociety
Every day is a GREAT Day at Sunshine Village!
Last Friday, Michelle welcomed staff from the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District to our Litwin Campus for an afternoon of personal development and connection.
Guests were treated to program tours led by Program Managers Bruce... and Brandee, exploring our Davis and Knights Day Habilitation Programs and learning more about the meaningful opportunities our clients experience every day.
Casey CBDS client and culinary team member Jeremiah led a Culinary Skills Presentation focused on salsa making, knife safety, and fine motor skills, while Day Habilitation clients shared a painting activity under the pavilion highlighting creativity, engagement, and self-expression.
Interested in experiencing a GREAT day at Sunshine Village? Educators are encouraged to reach out to Jen Guzman, Client Relations Manager, at jguzman@sunshine.us for more information!
#GREATDays #EveryoneSHINES #professionaldevelopment #Education #hampdenMA #Wilbraham
GOOD VIBES. GREAT NEWS!
Starting Monday, June 1, 2026, the Stop & Shop at 672 Memorial Drive is #givingback to Sunshine Village through their Community Bag Program.
When you purchase a $2.50 reusable Community Bag, $1 comes back to support programs at Sunshine Village - ...helping adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and people with autism live and learn, work and earn, and give and grow.
It’s an easy way to shop, support, and SHINE brighter together!
#GoodVibes #CommunitySupport #SunshineVillage #GREATDays #GiveAndGrow #WorkAndEarn #LiveAndLearn
A GREAT learning experience last week in Three Rivers/Palmer with Dara and Nancy, our Sunshine Village Occupational Therapists!
Dara and Nancy worked with clients to explore the KAWA Model, an OT approach that uses the metaphor of a river to represent a person’s life journey. Through ...this engaging and meaningful activity, participants explored their own strengths, the supports around them, the challenges they may face, and the pathways that help guide their journey forward.
It was a powerful way to reflect, connect, and learn - supporting growth through understanding and self-discovery - learning all the ways they SHINE!
#SunshineVillage #LiveAndLearn #CBDS #OccupationalTherapy #KAWAModel #EveryoneSHINES
Mental Health Matters… and apparently green was the color of the day!
Without any coordinating, clients and staff in Agawam showed up in shades of green during Mental Health Awareness Month - a fitting reminder that support, connection, and community can bring people together in ...unexpected ways.
At Sunshine Village, we are proud to foster spaces where everyone can feel supported, included, and encouraged to SHINE.
#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthMatters #GREATDays #everyoneshines
Clients in our Casey CBDS started the week by baking a cake together!
While creating their sweet treat, everyone learned about the baking process, why baking is considered a science, and the importance of teamwork.
Each person played an important role in helping the group ...succeed, making the activity both educational and rewarding - because everyone SHINES in their own unique way. #everyoneshines #sunshinevillage #baking #teamwork
Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
This beautiful photo, captured by one of our talented Casey CBDS client photographers/entrepreneurs, reminds us that strength, hope, and freedom continue to SHINE through the ...American spirit.
Please note that Sunshine Village is closed today, Monday, May 25th, in observance of Memorial Day.
Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful holiday as we remember those who served.
#MemorialDay #SunshineVillage #EveryoneSHINES #RememberAndHonor
Every day is a GREAT day at Sunshine Village!
Clients in our Davis Program recently welcomed Lauren, a yoga instructor from @thealley_yogacollective for a relaxing and engaging class focused on movement, balance, and self-expression. After learning Tree Pose together, clients were excited... to find their own unique expression to show the joy of learning a new yoga pose together.
We are so grateful for community partners like Lauren and The Alley | Yoga Collective who help bring meaningful experiences to our programs and support wellness in fun and inclusive ways.
#SunshineVillage #LiveAndLearn #AnotherGREATDay #CommunityPartner #Yoga #EveryoneSHINES
A SHINING moment this week for Kenny and Jessica as they begin their externships at @cvspharmacy!
This exciting opportunity is all about building skills and gaining real-life experience in a retail store setting - learning tasks like stocking shelves, supporting store operations, and ...growing confidence in a workplace environment.
Congratulations to Kenny and Jessica as they take this next step forward and continue to SHINE!
#SunshineVillage #Externship #liveandlearn #GiveAndGrow #RealLifeExperience #Retail #EveryoneSHINES
A truly SHINING moment at Sunshine Village!
Last month, Agawam Day Hab client Daniel took a brave step outside of his comfort zone. Although change can be challenging for him, he made the choice to head outside and enjoy a game of Connect Four with his friend and fellow client, Mike.
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Moments like this may seem small to some, but they represent something BIG - courage, growth, friendship, and confidence. We couldn’t be more proud of Daniel and this meaningful accomplishment!
Join us in cheering Daniel on and showing him some love and support in the comments! 👏
#SunshineVillage #EveryoneSHINES #LiveAndLearn #GREATDays
GREAT days are… stress-free and full of fun, especially when activities help us unwind and get creative!
This week, clients in our Knights Day Hab Program melted their worries away while creating fun, one-of-a-kind stress balls. Each creation was as unique as the person who made it, ...bringing lots of smiles, and a calming hands-on activity to enjoy together.
Another GREAT example of how creativity supports relaxation, focus, and fun at Sunshine Village!
#GREATDays #LiveAndLearn #WorkAndEarn #GiveAndGrow #EveryoneSHINES