Pasta with the priests: a reunion of old and new friends A Yearly Gathering This year’s Pasta with the Priests was one of the most successful years yet! With over 100 people in attendance, the dinner served as a reunion of old and new friends, bringing together the...
2025 Chili Challenge
St. Louis Center is home to 55 full-time residents. It takes a large family of staff and volunteers to provide them with personalized, compassionate care. To make sure that a family atmosphere thrives, fun and creative activities abound. On Wednesday, February 26th,...
A Night to Remember
Fr. David Stawasz escorted Bob and Tony down the red carpet as honored guests at the Night to Shine event at 2|42 Community Church in Ann Arbor. This year, nineteen residents enthusiastically prepared for an unforgettable evening on Friday, February 7th, at 2|42...
Learning the Legacy of MLK
The national "Martin Luther King, Jr., National Day of Service" was officially started when the King Holiday and Service Act was signed in 1994. The federal legislation challenges Americans to transform the King Holiday into a day of citizen action and volunteer...
Hoops with Friends
The Game Many St. Louis Center residents play basketball on the Special Olympics team, and many more enjoy just playing in the gym. Caitlin Blomquist, Fitness Specialist, is always looking for fun ways to get all residents active. With a wide variety of ages and...
Volunteer Spotlight: A Force for Good
Our remarkable volunteers fulfill a wide range of needs that allow us to provide the highest level of care for our residents. Thank you to the many volunteers who have joined St. Louis Center in furthering its mission. The Klovski Family first became involved...
Stories that Inspire: Year End Success
Year-End Challenge Match Goal Exceeded Supporters like you are the backbone of St. Louis Center! Thank you for your generosity this Christmas Season. We surpassed the $100,000 year-end Challenge offered by an anonymous donor and raised over $175,000 in...
Profiles of a Guanellian Staff – Social Services Specialists
Social Services The Social Services Department is staffed by a team of qualified Social Services Specialists and talented support staff who are involved with the residents in many areas of their lives from admission to daily goals. As a team, this department...
Caring for People with Disabilities: The Benefits of Recreational Therapy
A History of Recreational Therapy According to the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation (NCTRC), recreational therapy or therapeutic recreation is a systematic process that utilizes recreation (leisure) and other activities as interventions to address the...
Fr. Satheesh’s Corner – Winter Spirit 2025 – Rays of Hope
Rays of Hope Dear Friends of St. Louis Center, Greetings in the name of the Lord! As we conclude 2024 and begin 2025, a Jubilee Year of Hope, we thank each one of you for supporting our mission and keeping our hopes alive. We remain thankful for the many expected and...
Stories that Inspire: Fr. Satheesh on Teamwork
Dear Friends, Since becoming CEO of St. Louis Center one year ago, my appreciation of the importance of teamwork has grown. Teamwork - working with others to accomplish a common goal - does not just take place on a sports field. I have played soccer my entire life,...
2024 Resident Christmas Program
A Night to Remember Christmas programs are special occasions that many look forward to during the holiday season. St. Louis Center's Resident Christmas Program is one of those unique events that our residents, loved ones, and staff anticipate throughout the year. This...















