Bicycle Built for Two

…But you look sweet upon the street on a bicycle built for two…   Remember that iconic song? Have you started humming it in your head now? What a lovely image that brings to mind and that is especially true for one mom, Shelley, as she thinks of her son Shawn.  Shawn...

EarlyON Program with Sunbeam

As a part of the K-W community, Sunbeam Centre is thrilled to be able to offer a diverse array of programs.  One that you may not know is part of our roster is the EarlyOn Program, a free drop-in program for caregivers and children. This program is a great opportunity...

Everybody’s in the Pool

Nothing feels more like summer than dipping your toes into a swimming pool – any swimming pool.  At Sunbeam, there is always that glimmer of summer when the warm air hits you as you walk onto their pool deck.  In 1985, the renovations to the main building at 2749...

Annual Report – 2017/2018

Take a look through this year’s annual report, Creating Home. We are thrilled to share it with you. In this year’s report, you will not only find some of the standard information presented by our Executive Director and Board Chairperson but you will also find:...

Memorial Gifts

Often, when someone we love passes we feel the challenge to determine the best way to honour their life and their impact. How do we show our gratitude for them in a meaningful way? If we’re in the process of planning services, how do we help others to direct their...

More Than A Chair

As I walked into the seating clinic, which is held monthly at Sunbeam Centre, I witnessed Sheila Buck working with Jude, age 14, to finalize a custom fitting for the seat of his wheel chair. Sheila directed the positioning and molding of the system by gently holding...