After months of practice, 17 St. Louis Center residents headed off to Mt. Pleasant for the Special Olympics Michigan Summer Games on May 30th. Each year, the 3-day event is held at Central Michigan University. Athletes from all across the state gather to compete and...
Some events come and go quietly, while others become beloved traditions. The Glow Party at St. Louis Center is one such event. Started by Robin Smith last year as a small gathering, it exceeded expectations and left everyone wanting more. This year, the Center staff,...
Ten artists at St Louis Center have worked on the windchimes project over the past four months: Jerome, Linda, Lee, Jacqui, Cathy, Ray, Kyle, Mike, Albert, and Joey The project was artist-led. Each artist started by thinking of something that they would like to share...
Jacqui and Lanard played the lead roles in the recent production on the St. Louis Center stage. Thanks to the donations of many supporters of the Open Spot Theaters, St. Louis Center residents were able to, once again, put on a theatrical play. Since 2012, Open Spot...
To help fill the lives of the residents with fun, the staff helps the residents enjoy holidays to the full. Laure Rayer, Activities Coordinator, made sure the residents enjoyed Mardi Gras Festivities. The residents had the opportunity to wear festive masks, Day...
The Program St. Louis Center Day Program Coordinator Haylie Moran challenged Tifani Barnett, Direct Care Worker, to plan a fun event for all of the residents participating in the day program. In conjunction with World Poetry Day, Tifani planned an event for the staff...
Sarah and Cathy walk the red carpet as honored guests at the Night to Shine event at 2|42 Community Church in Ann Arbor. The residents begin asking about the event months in advance and eagerly anticipate attending. This year, nineteen residents enthusiastically...
The annual Pasta with Priest event at St. Louis Center has become a cherished tradition for the community, spanning over 12 years. This heartwarming gathering brings together friends, families, and priests for a delightful evening filled with camaraderie and delicious...
Jerome, Jackie, and Al Chirco enjoyed singing Christmas Carols together. Alfonso Chirco of the Federazione Abruzzese del Michigan joined forces with a group of friends to kick off the Christmas season at St. Louis Center on December 2nd. This group of faithful friends...
The 2023 Holiday season is always marked with a Christmas Program performed by the residents of St. Louis Center. Every year the direct care staff at St. Louis Center, help residents under their care prepare a skit, song, or other performance to be presented at the...
John Heffron, center, hosted a Comedy Pop-Up show at The Collins at the Clocktower in Chelsea MI where donations for St. Louis Center residents were accepted, thank you John! Jacqui, left, and Kyle, right, enjoyed the sold-out show immensely. "Flourishing goes beyond...
Every October, St. Louis Center and the Chelsea community get excited about a spooky night. For weeks, the staff and volunteers put their heads together to create something awesome: a Trunk or Treat event right on the Center's campus. This year, the magic happened on...
