Armanda and Matthew's Family

Nov 29, 2018 | Sunbeam News

Armanda and her husband are the parents of one of Sunbeam’s residents, Matthew, and their family also includes three daughters.  Matthew is deaf and on the autism spectrum.  Their family is strong and resilient.  Since Matthew’s move to a Sunbeam residence their...

Making Contact, Making Connection, Making Community – Lunch and Learn

Nov 6, 2018 | Sunbeam News

Dave Hingsburger, a well-known speaker and advocate was the keynote speaker at Sunbeam’s Lunch & Learn on September 25th.  Dave is a humourous storyteller who is able to relay his message through his own life experiences.  He shares these in such a real, raw and...

Anything is possible

Sep 13, 2018 | Sunbeam News

Sunbeam Centre has been a major player in Melissa’s world for almost as long as she can remember.  As she runs through her schedule for the week it is obvious that Sunbeam Centre’s facilities and staff comprise a significant portion of Melissa’s day to day life.  She...

Bicycle Built for Two

Aug 28, 2018 | Sunbeam News

…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

Aug 17, 2018 | Sunbeam News

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

Jul 27, 2018 | Sunbeam News

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...