St. Louis Center - Residential community for people with developmental disabilities (Chelsea, Michigan)

A princess cruise ship near the Alaska coast where a train is rounding the bend . There is also a photo of a mature couple sitting in a train enjoying the Alaska view.

Recent News

Father Guanella Canonized

Father Louis Guanella, the founder of the Servants of Charity, was canonized by Pope Benedict XVI on Sunday, October 23, 2011. Canonization of St. Guanella (for English commentary, use audio control next to the volume) Pilgrimage photos

SLC Featured at K of C State Convention Michigan Knights of Columbus Fourth degree members in full regalia stand on the lawn in front of the Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island MI.

The Michigan Knights of Columbus are significant benefactors of St. Louis Center, and celebrate their success every year at their State Convention... KofC story

Film Crew Captures the Spirit of SLC

Excitement reigned for the residents and staff of St. Louis Center on Thursday May 16, 2013 as a professional film crew was on site to create a DVD to tell the story of St. Louis Center to the world...Move Communications story

SLC Hosts 1^st Fitness Run A crowd of people at the starting line of a running event being held outdoors at the St. Louis Center.

The 1^st Annual Fitness for Life 1 Mile Walk/Run took place on the morning of Saturday May 11, 2013 under cloudy skies, but with over 100 participants in this first of its kind event for St. Louis Center.

SLC Pays Tribute to the Community A developmentaly disabled woman shows off an item that is up for bid at charity auction for St. Louis Center.

Whenever a thirty year milestone occurs, something special is done to celebrate , and this year, bd’s Mongolian Grill of Ann Arbor stepped up to donate a special dinner ...more about the Recognition Dinner

Knights & Ladies Raise Funds for SLC

Two women from the Dexter KofC ladies Auxilary conduct Quartermania fundraiser for St. Louis Center. During a two-day period on April 17^th and 18^th local members made donations to SLC that totaled nearly $7,500 from three fundraising events....

SLC Receives 2nd St. Camilus Award Dr. Juan Francisco Lopez, MD presents Fr. Enzo Addari, SdC with the St. Camillus Award for St. Louis Center. Also present were Fr. David Stawasz, SdC, Peggy Cole, Development Director at St. Louis Center, and Rev. Timothy Nelson, MD. This was the 2nd time in the seventeen year history of the award that St. Louis center was the recipient.

After the 'Rose Mass' at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, St. Louis Center was honored with the St. Camilus Award...

Mass Honors 45th Anniversary of Ordination Fr. Fortunato delivering his homily at St. Joseph Church, Dexter MI.

The special 45th Anniversary celebration Mass honored Fr. Fortunato Turati, SdC., and Fr. Joseph Rinaldo, SdC. on Feb. 27, 2013 at St. Joseph’s Village Church in Dexter...

Bishop Celebrates Guanellian Mass Bishop Earl Boyea gives special blessing with a relic of St. Louis Guanella to a young Mass goer.

On Sunday February 24, 2013, Bishop Earl Boyea celebrated Mass in honor of the 100^th Anniversary of St. Louis Guanella's visit to the USA...

Fitness for Life in the News Caitlin Deis leads people with developmental disabilities in a workout in the St. Louis Center gym.

In an effort to improve the health and wellness options available to persons with intellectual or other developmental disabilities, the St. Louis Center in Chelsea is offering a new program open to residents in Washtenaw County.

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Julian's Story

The St. Louis Center is a caring, residential, family living and learning environment providing for the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Overview of St. Louis Center

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Golf & Glory Outing Just 2 Weeks Away!

The 19th Annual Golf & Glory Outing will be held on Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at the University of Michigan Golf Course. Polish up your putters, assemble your team and join us for food, fellowship and fun...more Golf & Glory

Save the Date! A new Event at SLC!

We will be having our 1st Annual Classic Car and Bike show on Sunday, September 22, 2013. More Car Show information...

'Fitness for Life' Community Program

The program provides a “functional fitness training program” to increase the physical fitness level of local residents with these disabilities, thereby increasing their capacity to perform normal daily activities more safely and independently. Chelsea Update

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Special Needs Playground Dedicated

With special thanks to Jona Gill, MD and the American Academy of Dermatology for their support of the purchase of shade structures, our new playground is nearly complete. We are in need of several key furnishings. If you would like more information on how you can help, call Peggy at 734-475-8430.

Updated playground wish list

St. Louis Center Events for Residents

The residents of St. Louis Center enjoy outings and activities throughout the year, see the calendar of events for more details.

See our Events Schedule for a full list of the St. Louis Center fundraisers and special events!

Check out the Community 'Fitness for Life' Program

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St. Louis Center has achieved accreditation from CARF, the Commission for Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. This accreditation means we have met the highest standards of quality in our community housing services to support our residents.