Yee-ha for 11 years!

The Sunshine Place, the senior hub under the Felicidad T. Sy Foundation, recently celebrated 11 years of amazing student works and warm relationships with a cowboy theme.

There was lots of fun and dancing, with D’Legends, the Aldeguer sisters Laly and Terri, Maribeth Bichara and Mel Feliciano, as special guests. A powerhouse group of dance icons who lit up the floor from the ‘70s to the 2000s, they brought energy, elegance and unforgettable moves to the event. And they all looked so young!

Looking back and looking forward, the event also highlighted 11 things to celebrate at the Sunshine Place:

 Art is ageless

The Sunshine Place has art lessons for all ages and interests. There are Intermediate and Advanced Acrylic lessons for members, as well as Kids and Beginers Acrylic classes for their family. It’s not surprising to find members taking lessons with their children and grandchildren.

There are also special workshops on Porcelain Painting, Watercolor and Fundamentals of Drawing.

Find your voice

Gain more confidence with Speech Therapy lessons, and bring discover your inner voice with Music Therapy and, of course, Voice lessons.

 Joy of dancing

You’ll be a dancing queen with Social Ballroom and Tap Dancing — both beginners and advanced — classes. There are also special workshops on Private Ballroom and Tap Dancing as well as Chair Dancing, Yeba Indak and Dekada lessons to keep you fit and fabulous.

The write stuff

It’s never too early — or late — to tell your story.  The Sunshine Place has special workshops in Memoir Writing and Children’s Story Writing.

Fitness is fun

Members can enroll in One-on-One Fitness Training, and in home services for Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy.

Creative homeworks

Give your home a refresh with Ikebana arrangements through Ikebana Sogetsu classes. In 1927, when everybody believed Ikebana meant following established forms, Sofu Teshigara recognized Ikebana as a creative art and founded the Sogetsu School. Now, anyone can enjoy Sogestsu Ikebana anytime, anywhere using any material. It will suit any kind of space, Japanese or Western and enrich its atmosphere.

Place for pampering

After lessons, members can avail of pampering at Footzone. It’s a to-go wellness destination for traditional foot reflexology and massage therapy; or get a new look at Vivify Salon, which offers professional haircuts, styling, coloring and treatments.

Great get-togethers

Happy Garden Café by Bizu is a cozy garden inspired café that serves healthy food, pastries, and refreshing drinks in a relaxing, nature filled setting — perfect for catching up with friends or unwinding after a class. For those that love fresh blooms, Mira Le Fleur on the ground floor is a charming flower shop with custom arrangements and floral styling for all occasions.

Spirituality and solace

The chapel at the Roofdeck s a place where members and their loved ones can attend Mass on Fridays or hold their renewal of vows.

Warm relationships

Through shared interests and time together, members develop warm relationships with members that keep them happy and healthy. They can also join in mahjong sessions, pilgrimage and cultural trips and camaraderie formed within the classes.

Spirit of sharing

For the past eight years, exhibits have been for the benefit of a chosen institution. This year, proceeds went to the Josefheim Elderly Care Community run by the Josefheim Foundation. 

Located in Pililla, Rizal, the Josefheim Elderly Care Community is a home for abandoned elderly.

Sunshine Place is located at 56 Jupiter Street, Barangay Bel Air, Makati, Metro Manila.