Who We Are

Variety Place Assoc. Inc. is an agency proud to support individuals with intellectual disabilities. We offer residential, developmental and vocational services to these special persons.

Variety Place was founded by a group of concerned parents and community members in Outlook, SK so that their children with disabilities would have more options when they left the school system at 21 years of age. In 1983, Variety Place Assoc. Inc. became a non profit, incorporated organization. The name Variety Place made sense in that the association wanted a name to reflect the “variety” of programming and activities offered.

A Day Program building and a residential space were purchased in the early 1980’s but after a time both spaces became too small for their needs. The original buildings were sold and during the early 1990’s a new Day program building and a new group home were built. As the organization continued to grow, another group home was purchased in 2008 and a third group home was built in 2010-2011.

Meet Our Administrative Staff

Executive Director

Angela Knapik

Angela was born in Alberta but moved with her family to Outlook, SK in 1969. She views herself as a Saskatchewan girl whose journey with Variety Place Assoc. Inc. began in 1999 as a part time Direct Care Worker. Angela discovered joy and great satisfaction working with persons experiencing diverse and challenging needs. During this time, she completed her studies in Business Administration. Angela’s journey with Variety Place has found her in a variety of progressively senior roles until reaching the pinnacle of her career as Executive Director of the agency. Angela is passionate about working in the Disability Sector and was very honoured to receive the Queen Elizabeth 2nd Platinum Jubilee Medal in 2022 for Leadership in the Disability Sector.

During Angela’s tenure as Executive Director, she has experienced significant growth and change at Variety Place. Major renovations have been completed within and outside of the Day Program building and three group homes. Internal organizational changes have taken place as the agency continues to grow and expand. Angela has been proud to be part of the agency throughout the past 26 years.

Angela is married to her husband of over 49 years, Larry, who has been a great support throughout her long and rewarding career at Variety Place. Angela loves spending time with her husband, family and friends as well as her annual vacations in Mexico and Phoenix.

Senior Program Coordinator

Margaret MacCleod

Margaret MacLeod was born in Oban, Argyll, Scotland, and moved with her husband and two young children to Outlook, SK in 1990. Margaret began working at Variety Place in July 2006 as a casual Direct Care Worker. In October 2010, she was offered a position within the agency as Program Coordinator.

Since coming to Canada, Margaret has completed studies as an Educational Assistant. She is an accredited staff trainer through Helen Sanderson Associates and a Variety Place accredited staff instructor in Transfers, Lifts, and Repositioning, Physical Assault Response Training, Stride, and Person-Centered Reviews. She is a dedicated and passionate individual who has spent most of her professional career at Variety Place. Margaret is a strong support and advocate for those who experience intellectual disabilities. In 2023, Margaret was a proud recipient of the Queen Elizabeth Platinum Jubilee Medal for services to the Disability Sector in Saskatchewan.

Margaret is married to her husband Ken of 42 years and has four children, three grandchildren, 3 fur babies, and 1 furry grandbaby. When not at work Margaret enjoys camping and lake time with the family, game nights, making soup, putzing around in the garden, and playing video games with her grandchildren.

Meet Our Administrative Staff

Program Coordinator

Zohaib Muneer

Zohaib Muneer was born in Pakistan where he earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Business Administration from Shah Latif University, Khairpur, and Karachi Institute of Economics & amp; Technology - PAF-KIET, respectively. He worked for nearly nine years at Pakistan Telecommunications Co. Ltd., one of the largest telecommunications companies in Pakistan before moving to Canada with his wife and young son in 2022.

Zohaib began working at Variety Place in October, 2022 as a Program Coordinator. He is committed to his career at Variety Place and has developed a strong relationship with the participants and staff at Variety Place.

Zohaib is married to his wife Sara of nine years and has one son. When not at work. Zohaib enjoys spending time with his family, exploring new places, and engaging in various recreational activities.

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Office Administrator

Hasan Shah

Hasan Shah was born in Saudi Arabia and earned his Masters degree in Business Administration from England. He gained experience in finance and HR across various sectors in England and the Middle East before relocating to Canada with his wife and two daughters.

In October, 2023, he began his role as Office Administrator at Variety Place. Although new to the Disability Sector, Hasan has embraced the challenge of his new position and working with persons with disabilities.

Hasan has been married to his wife for 10 years and has two young daughters. Outside of work, he enjoys jogging, meeting new people, spending quality time with his family, and staying informed on the latest developments in technology and business.

Meet Our Administrative Staff

Day Program Manager

Janet Thomson

Being the mother of a son with disabilities, Janet identifies strongly with persons with disabilities and began working at Variety Place in 2005 as a casual and then into a permanent full time Direct Care Worker position. In 2011, Janet moved into the permanent full time Day Program Manager position and has remained in this position for the last 13 years.

Janet is married to her husband Darren of 24 years and has three adult children and one granddaughter. When not at work Janet enjoys fishing, hunting, reading, and hanging out with family and friends. She also loves listening to music and gardening.

Payroll Clerk

Caitlyn Kamula

Caitlyn Kamula joined the Variety Place family in 2018 as a casual employee and is currently Variety Place’s permanent part time payroll clerk. Caitlyn has a special connection to Variety Place because her parents were instrumental in the founding of Variety Place and her brother, Ian lives in the Variety Place Harris House Group Home. Her father, Randy, was Board Chair for many years and a strong advocate for persons with disabilities.

Caitlyn is married to her husband, Jussi of 15 years and has four children. When not at work, Caitlyn enjoys spending time with her family and friends and loves traveling when she gets the chance.