Dear Friends, Blessings in the Name of the Lord! This spring and early summer have been a season of celebration, gratitude, and exciting growth at St. Louis Center. Throughout these pages, you'll see residents building confidence, sharing their talents, and embracing...
Volunteer Spotlight – Alan Bilinski and Mark Umlauf
Everyone ... must feel useful and appreciated, finding a way of easily expressing his capabilities. - With Faith, Love and Competence Family | Community “As in a good family, we are careful not to ‘inhibit’ that reasonable amount of freedom which helps to express...
Golf & Glory Outing Inspires Surprise Gift
Golfers filled the University of Michigan Golf Course on June 22 for the 32nd Annual Golf & Glory Outing, raising more than $100,000 to support the mission of St. Louis Center. A heartfelt resident story, inspiring honorees, and an unexpected gift made the day one...
Sounds and Sights
During the summer, Thursday evenings in downtown Chelsea are filled with music, food, and community spirit, and St. Louis Center was happy to be part of the fun. Training Coordinator Robin Smith, her daughter, and resident Lee B. served sno-cones during Chelsea's...
Summer Fun at Camp
A week at St. Francis Camp on the Lake in Jerome, MI gave 14 St. Louis Center residents the chance to enjoy new adventures, lasting friendships, and the beauty of the outdoors. Generous donors at the Fall Dinner Auction supported their fees, making camp possible for...
New Friends at the Farm
Sometimes the best partnerships begin with a simple visit. Four St. Louis Center residents are discovering new friendships, practical skills, and a meaningful way to give back through a growing partnership with nearby Barn Sanctuary in Chelsea. Accompanied by Skill...
A Partnership Begins
Craig (L) and Bill (R) present a check to Fr. Satheesh and resident Albert during their visit A generous gift is opening the door to an even stronger partnership between St. Louis Center and Ann Arbor Chapter #195 of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive...
Amazing Athletes
Friendship, teamwork, and determination took center stage as sixteen St. Louis Center residents represented the Center at the Special Olympics in Mt. Pleasant, May 28th-30th. Twelve athletes competed in Bocce Ball while four took the court in Volleyball, demonstrating...
Volunteer Spotlight: Deb Markewicz
Retirement Couldn't Keep Deb Away When Deb Markewicz retired from St. Louis Center's nursing department in 2023, she left behind more than a job. She left behind friendships, routines, and a community she had come to love. Fortunately for everyone at St. Louis Center,...
Priests Take the Court for a Cause
The Servants of Charity priests traded their clerical attire for basketball jerseys on May 8th as they joined a Priests vs. Seminarians basketball game supporting repairs to the outdoor Stations of the Cross at St. Joseph Shrine, Brooklyn, MI. Fr. Satheesh and Fr....
Fr. Satheesh’s Corner – Spring 2026 – Celebrating Community
At St. Louis Center, community is not simply where we live or work. It is how we care for one another, celebrate one another, and walk alongside one another every day. This spirit was beautifully visible during Night to Shine. Our residents stepped onto the red carpet...
A Gift that Improves Care
A routine health check becomes safer, easier, and more comfortable for St. Louis Center residents thanks to the generosity of Karen David, mother of one of the Center's residents. Recognizing the challenges many individuals face when using traditional scales, Karen...















