Video created by Sunshine Village Client Media Teams from Chicopee, Agawam, and Three Rivers/Palmer
Great Days at Sunshine Village
The world of Sunshine Village is so important to the people who choose to attend our programs. It’s just as important to the family members who send their loved ones off each day – and to our employees who commit themselves to achieving our mission.
We recognize this, and our continual goal, our unwavering promise and the gold standard we strive for is: MAKE EVERY DAY A GREAT DAY.
We believe that GREAT Days are made up of small moments that hold the potential for the largest of triumphs. They are days filled with shared smiles, new experiences, kind words, unique opportunities, and lifelong learning.
GREAT Days start with a warm welcome and end when two friends saying, “see you tomorrow!”
In all of our programs and at each of our locations, Sunshine Village provides opportunities to live and learn, work and earn, and give and grow.
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Programs & Services
Life Engagement Services
Sunshine Village offers four MassHealth-funded day programs in Agawam, Chicopee, and Palmer for individuals 18+. These programs focus on building life skills, independence, and social abilities through personalized plans, supported by on-site nursing, master’s level clinicians, and access to therapy services.
Community Based Services
The CBDS career track supports adults 18+ with complex needs build skills for future employment. Through volunteering and community experiences, clients develop professionalism, teamwork, communication, and self-advocacy while engaging in fitness, arts, culture, and technology, both on campus and in the community.
Employment Services
Sunshine Village’s Employment Services Division, including Westover Maintenance Systems – our commercial cleaning company – offers adults 18+ opportunities to earn wages in diverse settings. We provide clients with on-the-job training and additional supports to help each person continually develop and grow their skills.
Autism Spectrum Services
Sunshine Village offers an innovative curriculum empowering young adults on the autism spectrum to engage in community life, build autonomy, and grow through supportive, multidisciplinary programs. Activities include book clubs, culinary arts, and financial literacy, supported by clinical services like speech and occupational therapy.
What clients and their families are saying
“I love coming to Sunshine Village because I get to meet new people, make friends and I get to go out more in the community.”
Louis
CBDS Client
“I am eternally grateful for the opportunity for my son, Elvin, to belong to the best day habilitation program. The staff at Sunshine Village are very empathetic, professional — they make my son feel valued, loved and above all respected.”
Claribel
Parent
“My daughter, Sarah, has had wonderful fun and learning experiences over the last 12+ years at Sunshine Village! The staff, friendships and activities have helped her SHINE—not just at Sunshine Village, but at home, too!”
Lynn
Parent
See What’s Happening at Sunshine Village
Follow along on social media to see our clients SHINE, celebrate community moments, and stay connected in real time.
Today, November 11, 2026, all Sunshine Village programs are closed in observance of Veterans Day as we honor the brave men and women who have served our country.
We are especially proud to recognize the members of our Sunshine Village team and Board of Directors whose service represents the spirit of dedication, courage, and commitment to others.
Today, we honor and thank:
Jennifer Beid
Marek Bryda
Wayne Cordeau
Andrew Coty
Anthony Gragowski
Robert Hall
Steve Melnyck
Brian Mullen
Normand Truehart-Lambert
Michael Shea
To all veterans, thank you for your service, your sacrifice, and your dedication to protecting our freedoms. We are grateful for you today and every day. You SHINE!
#VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans #sunshinevillage #HonoringOurHeroes #gratitude #greatdays ...
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A GREAT day of discovery at Sunshine Village! 🐢
Through our Bringing the Community to Us Program, we welcomed Family Jungle to our Knights Day Hab Program last week for an up-close learning experience about tortoises!
Clients learned some fascinating facts, including how a tortoise’s shell has nerve endings that allow them to feel touch, pressure, temperature, and more.
We love bringing engaging, hands-on experiences right to our programs and creating opportunities to live and learn and SHINE!
#BringingTheCommunityToUs #SunshineVillage #LiveandLearn #EveryoneSHINES #GREATDay @familyjungleentertainment ...
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A little creativity and holiday spirit are SHINING bright! 🎄
Casey CBDS clients Chris, Amanda, and Avaya worked together to decorate the Sunshine Village wreath for the Festival of Wreaths at RiverMills Center Chicopee Council on Aging!
Our wreath is on display now through November 20th. Stop by, get a closer look, and even place a bid on your favorite design for a chance to take it home.
We’re proud to join in the holiday fun, showcase our creativity, and bring a little Sunshine Village spirit to the community!
#SunshineVillage #FestivalOfWreaths #CommunityConnections #EveryoneSHINES #GREATDay ...
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