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Stories of Inspiration: Sharing Joy through Art

Stories of Inspiration: Sharing Joy through Art

Nov 16, 2025 | Community, FUN |, LIVE - Programs, Live Events, Newsletter Page 1

The artists of St. Louis Center are bringing their vibrant, personality-filled clay flowers to the University of Michigan’s Taubman Center this December. This special exhibit offers the community a chance to experience the creativity, joy, and determination that bloom...

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Stories of Inspiration: Pampuch Family Embraces the Mission

Stories of Inspiration: Pampuch Family Embraces the Mission

Nov 15, 2025 | Annual Report, Families, LIVE - Facilities, Newsletter Page 1, Stories of Inspiration

The Vision The St. Louis Guanella Village was conceptualized in 2010, St. Louis Center’s 50th Anniversary Year, as an integrated community for people of all abilities. This was a move away from the old congregate housing style and offers a much more personalized and...

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Fr. Satheesh’s Corner – Fall 2025 – Embrace the Mission

Fr. Satheesh’s Corner – Fall 2025 – Embrace the Mission

Nov 14, 2025 | Administration Corner, From Fr Satheesh, GIVE - Supporters, HOME |, LIVE - Facilities, Newsletter Page 2

Dear Friends of St. Louis Center, Greetings in the name of the Lord! As the weather becomes colder and the holiday busy-ness begins, let us reflect on what we hold most dear. I find it too easy to get swept up in the details of a busy work schedule that I must remind...

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Building Bonds, One Treat at a Time

Building Bonds, One Treat at a Time

Oct 31, 2025 | Community, Families, FUN |, HOME |, LIVE - Programs, Live Events, Newsletter Page 5, Volunteers

Jesse, Amy, and Jackie Lothamer enjoyed gathering candy from all of the volunteers who came to help spread Halloween joy. On Wednesday, October 22nd, St. Louis Center held its annual Trunk or Treat event. Although the weather was a bit chilly and wet, the event was an...

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Profiles of Guanellian Staff – Models of the Mission

Profiles of Guanellian Staff – Models of the Mission

Sep 30, 2025 | Community, Newsletter Page 3, WORK - Staff

Direct Care Worker Kaitlynn Leonard, Housekeeper Laurie Mathews, and Day Program Coordinator Haylie Gottschalk, work together to help their team win the Marshmallow Challenge. Providing “best in class” care for the residents can only be achieved by retaining a staff...

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An Italian Tradition

An Italian Tradition

Sep 30, 2025 | Community, Donors, FUN |, GIVE - Supporters, HOME |, Live Events, Newsletter Page 5

Jack Tocco, Jr, Fr. Franklin, Sonny Randazzo, Fr. Satheesh and Ken Klovski enjoyed the nice weather, great food, and fellowship. Sonny Randazzo is no stranger to the generosity of the Italian community. He grew up surrounded by Jack Tocco, Sr., Mike Chirco, and his...

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Sharing God’s Love on the Detroit River

Sharing God’s Love on the Detroit River

Sep 28, 2025 | Community, FUN |, GIVE - Supporters, LIVE - Programs, Live Events, Newsletter Page 2, Volunteers

On September 21, 2025, the Manresa Caravan Annual “Diamond Jack” Cruise was held on the Detroit River with God’s “Special Ones.” Alhambra members focus on making life’s moments more joyful and fulfilling for those they support. With enough enhanced moments, a sense of...

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Gathered in Gratitude: Honoring Hearts That Serve

Gathered in Gratitude: Honoring Hearts That Serve

Sep 20, 2025 | Community, Donors, FUN |, GIVE - Supporters, HOME |, Live Events, Newsletter Page 5

Fellowship and the celebration of friends are what the Italian American Club of Livonia’s Fall Harvest Fest is all about. Each year, members and supporters of the club come together to participate in an auction, have good food, and catch up. The event features silent...

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A Visit with Friends

A Visit with Friends

Sep 14, 2025 | Donors, GIVE - Supporters, GIVE - What, Grants, Newsletter Page 4

St. Louis Center had the honor of welcoming members of the Weingartz Family Foundation on Thursday, September 11, 2025. The foundation is dedicated to uplifting the community by supporting causes that reflect its values, particularly in the areas of human services and...

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Profiles of a Guanellian Staff – Devoted Staffers Retire

Profiles of a Guanellian Staff – Devoted Staffers Retire

Sep 3, 2025 | Community, HOME |, Newsletter Page 3, WORK - Staff

Ginny Wheaton In August 1978, Ginny Wheaton stepped into St. Louis Center to cover a neighbor’s vacation shift in the kitchen, and never looked back. Sr. Lucy, then leading the kitchen, quickly recognized Ginny’s dedication and refused to let her slip away. That...

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Swinging for the Mission

Swinging for the Mission

Aug 24, 2025 | Donors, Families, FUN |, GIVE - Supporters, Live Events, Newsletter Page 3, Tributes, Volunteers

Honoring Paul Frisinger Through Fellowship and Giving If there is one thing we have learned in the non-profit world, it’s that golf is not only a fun activity, it’s also a great connector. That’s why every year, St. Louis Center puts on the Memorial Golf Outing. At...

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Profiles of a Guanellian Staff – 2025 Scholarship Award

Profiles of a Guanellian Staff – 2025 Scholarship Award

Aug 20, 2025 | Community, GIVE - Supporters, Newsletter Page 3, WORK - Staff

Robin Smith, St. Louis Center Training Coordinator and Supervisor, was awarded the 2025 Will Johnson Scholarship. On August 15th, Will arrived at the Center to present the Award. He was pleased to meet Robin and her daughter, Abrianna. Will likes to learn about each...

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  • Volunteer Spotlight: Deb Markewicz May 15, 2026
  • Fr. Satheesh’s Corner – Spring 2026 – Celebrating Community May 10, 2026
  • Caring for People with Disabilities: Pet Therapy Brings Comfort and Connection May 8, 2026
  • Building More than Skills May 4, 2026
  • Gratitude in Big and Small Ways March 22, 2026
  • A Community Celebration March 19, 2026
  • Stars Take the Stage March 16, 2026
  • Lenten Day of Service and Joy March 11, 2026
  • Spirit Week Brightens Winter Days March 6, 2026
  • Prepared to Serve with Skill and Care February 28, 2026
  • Their Night to Shine February 20, 2026
  • Fr. Satheesh’s Corner – Winter 2026 – Embrace the Mission February 16, 2026
  • Delivering More than Meals February 2, 2026
  • Caring for People with Disabilities: The Power of Music Therapy January 29, 2026
  • Profiles of Guanellian Staff – Embarking on the Mission January 15, 2026
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