A flourishing person is living a good, fulfilling life, a life with a sense of purpose. Alex Bloom’s journey stands as a shining testament to the transformative power of unwavering support and love in shaping one's path from childhood to adulthood. His story is woven...
Laugh your Socks Off
John Heffron was raised in South Lyon. He attended Oakland Community College, and later Eastern Michigan University. While a student at EMU he was coaxed into signing up to do open mic comedy at Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase. Ironically the waitress who suggested it was...
Jackie and friends enjoy life at St. Louis Center
Jackie enjoys life at St. Louis Center Jackie moved to St. Louis Center in Chelsea MI at the end of August 2022. She is making new friends and exploring new opportunities as a resident of St. Louis Center. Jackie is known for bringing joy to those around her with her...
2023 Trunk Or Treat – Night of Spooky Success
The residents of St. Louis Center look forward to a spooky night every October. Staff and families work for weeks to put together a Trunk or Treat for the residents and Chelsea community. This year the festivities were on a perfect Thursday evening of October 26....
A New Way to Clay
Curiouser Clay is a mobile clay art studio that offers classes that encourage play and experimentation rather than repetition and perfection. Eli Zemper of Curiouser Clay approached the Center to discuss the possibility of a partnership to give residents a new...
Inspiring Youth Volunteers
One high school student put together a puzzle with Mike. A nearby high school reached out to the St. Louis Center Volunteer Coordinator, Michelle Mikolajczyk in order to help instill leadership and giving into the hearts of some of the graduating seniors. Each week,...
Open Spot Theatre Takes Residents on a Road Trip
Residents put on a performance with Open Spot Theatre at St. Louis Center! A Theatre Program for People of All Abilities Since 2012, Open Spot Theatre has proudly taught people of ALL abilities music and movement therapy. Theatre classes are designed for everyone,...
Fr. Enzo’s Corner – Fall Spirit 2023 – Flourishing
The changing colors of the fall season is a feast for our eyes, and the beauty is a blessing from God. We can always appreciate this gift! During this season, we celebrate the feast day of St. Louis Guanella (October 24th), whose vision and mission are carried out...
Will Johnson Scholarship Winner Isabell Frey
Fr. Enzo Addari, Valerie Bristle, Will Johnson, Isabell Frey, Jonathon Bristle, Jeana Abby, Dave Roscinski, and Robin Smith at the presentation of the award. Through the generosity of Will Johnson, a St. Louis Center benefactor, current staff members, and their family...
Events not to be missed in December
December is a busy time for everyone, holiday decorating, gift shopping, religious celebrations, holiday parties, and more. Adding the following events to your calendar will fill you with holiday joy and put smiles on the faces of the St. Louis Center residents. Your...
Meet the Ashline Foundation
Ken Unterbrink, Joe and Norm Neuman, Joe Munie, Fr. Enzo Addari, and Wendy Zielen, were happy to receive the gift from Tony Hopkins, Fred Ashline, and Jim Cleary of the Ashline Foundation and give them a tour. Sean Brian Ashline was a strong-willed young man,...
Dominic Bommarito, An Example of Giving
In 1936, a group of Italian-American friends founded the Italian-American Delegates (IAD) in Detroit. Their goal was to raise money for those in need. To this day, the IAD Golf Day generates the majority of its charitable funds from the golfers, the advertisers in the...