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It’s been just over a week since our Little E event and both our clients and employees are still smiling!
A huge THANK YOU to Susan Martinez , mother of Chris ( pictured below), who attends our CBDS program , for her continued support and amazing contributions that help make this event ...such a GREAT success.
We’re already looking ahead and starting to plan for next year!
Susan-you truly SHINE!
#Gratitude #Community#LittleE #ThankYouSusan
Welcome back, Nick!
Casey CBDS staff member Nick returned from parental leave and was greeted with a special gift for his newborn son — a Sunshine Village sippy cup!
We’re proud to celebrate our employees and their families during these exciting life moments.
...#SunshineVillage #EmployeeWellness #NewParent #WelcomeBack #GREATday
At Sunshine Village, our Internal Trainers, SHINE by preparing our workforce with vital skills in CPR/First Aid, Safety Care, Real-Life Scenario Training, Case Management, Human Rights and more.
To show appreciation for their commitment to professional development, Gina hosted a special ...luncheon to thank our trainers - Abigail, Allison, Cara, Jen, Rae'Nisha, Selda, and Sue - for going above and beyond.
And a special #shoutout to our Casey CBDS Culinary Group who put together a delicious meal to celebrate them!
#EmployeeAppreciation #workforcedevelopment #SHININGMoments #ThankYouTrainers #EmployerOfChoice
These smiles say it all - our Little E was a GREAT success!
All of our programs came together to celebrate our incredible clients and community - and everyone in Chicopee, Three Rivers and Agawam SHINED!
A huge thank you to our community partners who made the day extra special, ...including the Chicopee Police Department, Chicopee Fire Department, Hampden County Sheriff's Office and our Bringing the Community to Us Inclusion Program partners (@stompin.boots & Firefly Fields).
It was a day full of friendships, fun, and memories — and we can’t wait to do it again next year!
Together we are SHINING even BRIGHTER!
#sunshinevillage #ShiningMoments #friendship #greatdays
Thank you to the Hampden County Sheriff's Office for joining us at Sunshine Village and providing emotional support during our Little E Celebration!
Clients and their families felt at ease with Chase from the Emotional Support K-9 Division, enjoyed an up-close visit with Gunner and ...Wilkey from the Equestrian Unit, and learned about valuable resources from the Triad Unit, including Project Lifesaver.
The Hampden County Sheriff’s Office SHINES!
@hcso413
#SunshineVillage #LittleE #GREATday #CommunityPartners #Shine #ProjectLifesaver
In Agawam, homemade carnival games were a huge hit with clients - everyone was a winner! From sweet take-home treats to laughter and smiles, clients, their case workers, families and staff left the program with memories of another GREAT day.
#greatday #sunshinevillage #carnivalgames ...#everyoneshines
"Meet me at the Quarter way!"
Clients in Three Rivers were beaming from ear to ear at this fun photo opportunity, a scaled-down version of the Big E’s Midway. Some were bursting with excitement once they saw the life-sized cows and petting zoo.
#greatday ...#sunshinevillage #fairseason #photobooth
Today, Gina welcomed Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services Commissioner Sarah Peterson to our Litwin Lane campus and Little E Celebration.
Commissioner Peterson and her team explored how Sunshine Village delivers on the promise of a GREAT day, where clients live and learn, ...work and earn, and give and grow — and witnessed firsthand how everyone SHINES!
@ddsmass Hampden County Sheriff's Office @hcso413
#SunshineVillage #LittleE #GREATday #CommunityPartners #Friendships #MakingMemories #Shine
From a loaded baked potato bar to delicious whoopie pies — all our fair favorites were found at Sunshine Village’s Little E Carnival!
#sunshinevillage #greatdays #Chicopee #agawamma#threerivers #shine
Chicopee Mayor Vieau and his team joined us at the Little E! After a warm welcome from Gina, Monica and Rachel got their caricatures drawn by our CBDS client artists.
The Mayor couldn’t resist the dunk tank — and proved he’s got a good arm!
City of Chicopee - Mayor's ...Office
Chicopee Register
#chicopeema #sunshinevillage #greatdays
Step right up — welcome to the Little E!
It’s a GREAT day to make new friends, share smiles, and create memories together.
#sunshinevillage #greatdays #friendships #fair #fun
Gina and Colleen tested out - just one of the many fun photo opportunities set up for our Little E Carnival...while Bruce was busy preparing the final potato.
We can’t wait for our clients and their families to enjoy a GREAT day, at all of our sites, making memories to last a ...lifetime!
#SunshineVillage #LittleE #MiniE #GREATday #Fun #MakingMemories #Family #PhotoOpportunities