Meet the Team
Erin Winsor
Executive Director
Erin Winsor is a Certified Dementia Care Provider, Office Administrator, Musician, Actor, Artist Facilitator, Adjudicator, and End-of-life Doula (in training).
Cyril Bonia
Chair, Board of Directors
Cyril is an accomplished business leader with over 20 years of experience in operations within highly regulated national organizations. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce, an MBA, as well as the Facilities Management Professional designation.
Sarah Johnson
Treasurer, Board of Directors
Sarah is a Chartered Professional Accountant with a personal passion for music and art. She grew up playing the piano and flute, performed in music festivals locally and internationally, and was a music instructor for many years.
Damian Stacey
Board of Directors
Damian Stacey is dedicated to enriching the lives of seniors through creative and engaging recreation programs.
Vernon Curran
Board of Directors
Vernon Curran is a Professor of Medical Education at Memorial University’s Faculty of Medicine, where he has spent much of his career helping shape how future doctors and health professionals learn.
Zachary Johnson
Board of Directors
Zachary Johnson, a husband and father originally from Dunfield, Trinity Bay, is a recreation therapist with more than eight years of experience in senior care
Claire Hutchings
Board of Directors
Claire Hutchings is an experienced adult educator and program coordinator with a strong background in community-based learning and program development.
Jenny Mallard
Board of Directors
Jenny Mallard is an award winning Music Entrepreneur and Career Development Practitioner with a passion for social justice, mental health, and community building.
Michelle Carew
In-School Program Coordinator
Michelle Carew is an active teacher and performer who believes the classroom and the stage inspire the same energy and imagination in order to captivate the audience.
Julia Dunne
Artist Facilitator
Sunshine Singer
Julia is a singer, actor, dancer & choreographer from Mount Pearl, NL. She's a graduate of Sheridan College with an Honours Bachelor's Degree in Music Theatre Performance.
Kara Noftle
Artist Facilitator
Program Assistant
Sunshine Singer
Actor, Music of Your Life
Kara holds a BA from Memorial University in Sociology, Psychology & Criminology. She has worked & volunteered for a number of community organizations including Waypoints, The John Howard Society & The Gathering Place.
Jack Thistle
Artist Facilitator
Program Representative & Youth Sunshine Coordinator
Jack Thistle is a bilingual science graduate, experienced performer, and passionate community advocate with a strong interest in geriatric medicine and the power of the arts to connect generations.
Michael Power
Actor, Music of Your Life
Michael Power is an actor, singer, and dancer from Harbour Grace.
Adam Blackwood
Sound Technician
Originally from Sault Ste Marie, Ontario, Adam has called Newfoundland home since 2008.
Aimee Coles
Past Chair, Board of Directors
Aimee is a passionate Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) working in community recreation and municipal government.
Evelyn Jess
Artist Facilitator (Central)
Evelyn Jess is a singer/songwriter from Ragged Harbour, Newfoundland. As an Artist Facilitator for the central region, Jess brings heart and dedication, passionately working to create meaningful connections and shared joy through the power of music.
Stephanie Poirier
Artist Facilitator (Central)
Stephanie is a local artist, in the process of becoming a certified art therapist. Stephanie loves making art and is always searching for opportunities to do so!
Cody Harvey
Youth Sunshine Coordinator (Burin)
Cody is the current Artistic Director of The Grand Bank Regional Theatre and is thrilled to be taking on a new role as our Coordinator for the Burin Peninsula region. He looks forward to greeting many faces and sharing his passion and love of the arts through community engagement.
Melody Rodgers
Artist Facilitator
Melody Rodgers (she/her) is a musician, performer, and music educator from Paradise, NL. She has been working to develop our Music for Life curriculum which aims to create an opportunity for connection, engagement, collaboration and self-expression for people living with dementia.
Erin Lee
Arts Program Coordinator
Erin Lee (she/her) is a performer and cross-disciplinary community organizer with a background in the
arts and social impact leadership.
Marcelle Boisjoli
Community Representative (Western)
Marcelle Boisjoli is a French-Canadian artist and educator originally from Alberta who has made Newfoundland’s west coast her home.




























