Polly’s is so much more than just a place for the Chelsea community to buy their groceries. As a member of the St. Louis Center Development and Communications Department, I went to the store to speak with the manager about taking photos with her for an upcoming...
Every Life is Precious Dawn Dietrich was a gift to all who knew her. She was the only child of a mother who taught her the true meaning of love and self-sacrifice. Dawn was born with Down Syndrome and her mother, Judi Black, was her constant advocate insuring that her...
Linda Recca has had to make tough choices regarding her brother, Kenny. After the passing of their mother 11 years ago, Linda took over as the decision maker for her brother. Although Kenny had been living in assisted care, it was still a big change for the family....
St. Louis Center resident, Lee Chambers, is part of the team! Fall often brings with it the hometown feel of cooler...
Describing a family is not always simple. The families of St. Louis Center come in every shape and size. Some residents have small quaint families, some have large sprawling families, and some call the SLC staff their family. One thing they all have in common is their...
The Knights of Columbus councils around the state are always doing amazing things for the residents of St. Louis Center. November 12th was no exception to their generosity and thoughtfulness. With the winter months coming quickly, the Knights of Columbus, Council...
Every organization needs people to support it and to embrace its vision in order for it to grow and prosper. In the early days, when the Center was known as St. Louis School, Fr. Fortunato Turati formed what was the first Community Advisory Council. This first Council...
St. Louis Center is happy to have visitors back on campus, and they were welcomed back in a big way. Donors were able to take a "peek at the progress" that has occurred since social distancing has limited visitation to the SLC campus. Thursday, October 7th, a group of...
"These are some of the nicest volunteers we have had!" ... Stated by one of our St. Louis Center residents while enjoying the Oktoberfest activities On October 5, 2021 a group of 18 volunteers from H.B. Fuller hosted an Oktoberfest for all of the residents of SLC....
For some, like Joe and Tina Merkel, volunteering at St. Louis Center is a family tradition. Involvement with the Center started with Joe’s great grandfather, Joseph Thomas Merkel, and has continued with each first son, all named Joe. Joe's father, Joseph Martin...
Thank you to our 2021 Memorial Golf Sponsors! Our events are not possible without these wonderful sponsors. Team Sponsor: Silveri Architects Jeff Klink & Associates Family of Dean Birk Thomas Larder Craig Richard Hole Sponsors: Grohnert & Grohnert Law Office...
Salvatore "Sam" Cottone is a successful businessman and developer in Oakland County, who owns Twin Lakes Golf Course in Oakland Twp. with his son, Matthew, and RESCO, Inc. with his wife Michelle, supporting the home building industry. Sam Cottone's father came to...
