A Dough-lightful Event On Tuesday, July 9th, six of our residents traveled down to Napoleon, Ohio to check out Soaring Arts Studio for their Donuts and Discussion event! Accompanied by Haylie Moran, Michelle Tyler, and their very own pottery teacher, Eli Zemper, the...
Increased independence, autonomy, and improved quality of life Acquiring and refining various skills is crucial for individuals with developmental disabilities, as it leads to increased independence, autonomy, and an improved quality of life. From communication and...
Every challenge is an invitation to make a positive impact. Haylie Moran is a tenacious individual who sees challenges not as obstacles but as opportunities for growth. When she took on the role of day program coordinator at the St. Louis Center in the summer of 2022,...
In the past the residents of St. Louis Center have enjoyed exciting visual and auditory experiences at Chelsea's "Sounds and Sights" street fair. In the article below, we are reflecting on the description of past participation in the fair in anticipation for the...
A Joyous Celebration! One of life's great joys is spending time and celebrating with loved ones. On Sunday, June 9th, Mike Ashworth was surprised and delighted by a very special visit from his mother Barbara and their dear friend Cindy Samoray. It was Mike’s 60th...
St. Louis Center residents, staff, and community gather for a Latino dinner and Mariachi entertainment on June 5, 2024 Through grants funded by the Chelsea Community Foundation and St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, St. Louis Center has launched new projects to bring cultural...
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...
St. Louis Center residents enjoying a simulated 3D environment during a visit from Chelsea District Library personnel R. David Lankes, a renowned professor in library sciences, was quoted saying “Bad libraries build collections, good libraries build services, great...
