Memorial Gifts

Jun 29, 2018 | Sunbeam News

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

Jun 7, 2018 | Sunbeam News

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...

Our Community, in the Community

May 17, 2018 | Sunbeam News

Sunbeam has often stated that its volunteers, board members and staff are some of the best there is. This year, we are thrilled to know that the community as a whole has recognized the fantastic community contributions made by one of our long term board members...

We Welcome Three New Individuals to Sunbeam’s Family

May 3, 2018 | Sunbeam News

1 of the 15 Community Living homes that Sunbeam Centre operates has been renovated and is welcoming three new individuals to Sunbeam’s family. With this new renovation, Sunbeam has 92 currently living at the Community Living Homes.  Cornridge Home, which is located in...

Ed’s 79

Apr 24, 2018 | Sunbeam News

On March 26th, Ed Mann became the oldest resident of Sunbeam Centre at 79 years old. To celebrate this momentous occasion, Sunbeam hosted a birthday party for Ed on March 28th. Both surviving siblings, Bob and Jim, along with their wives travelled from Burlington and...

Teaching for a Stronger Community

Apr 10, 2018 | Sunbeam News

For the students in Mr. Derma’s Custom Wood working class at Elmira District Secondary School, there’s a lot to learn from toys. Last November, as they do every year, 16 students designed and created wooden toys to give away to the community during the holiday season....