The Sunset Community is a centre of learning and excellence for adults with disabilities in the Northern part of Nova Scotia. We provide safe and supportive living, learning, and work environments so individuals can live a satisfying and meaningful life. The Sunset Community is a leader in removing barriers that prevent those we support from access to choices.
Our Vision
All people will have access to choices and the freedom to live personally satisfying and meaningful lives!
Our Values
The Sunset Community holds certain values as basic in the way we work with one another and the individuals we serve.
Collaboration
We support and encourage the positive involvement of all stakeholders.
Accountability
We are responsible for our actions and behaviours, our decisions, our successes and our failures. We are responsible and creative in maximizing our resources. We are honest in answering for our decisions and actions.
Respect, Dignity, and Compassion
We first focus on the strengths of individuals. All individuals have the potential to grow and learn. All individuals and cultures deserve to be treated with respect, dignity, and compassion.
Excellence
We are committed to upholding the highest quality of service to those we serve through the pursuit of best practices and lifelong learning.
MEET OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Directors and Officers

JENNIFER HOUGHTALING
Chair

JANE MCPHERSON
Vice Chair

ALAN WEBB
Treasurer
Members at Large

KATHY REDMOND
Councillor, District 4

ELIZABETH CLARKE
Community Member

GORDON JOHNSON
Community Member

ROBERT BARNES
Community Member

JENNIFER HOUGHTALING
Counsellor, District 3

BRENNA KONECZNY
Program Leaders
Holistic Services
Brent Wilson, David MacEwan, Tayler Bezubiak
Health Services
Sherri Hawkes, Miranda Purdy
Community Living
Matthew Ward, Alana Rushton, Leah Brander
Lifestyles & Community Inclusion
Kelly Trenholm
Social Enterprises
Wade Adshade, Amanda Purdy
Maintenance & Safety Services
Carol Pounder
Support Services
Michelle Lavender
Supported Employment
Carrie Nix


Health Services
Medical Services
I. Semenov, MD
Psychiatric Services
K. MacNeill, MD
Occupational Therapist
Maddie Sherman, OT
Dietitian/Nutritionist
Vacant