(Chelsea Update would like to thank Joe Yekulis for the information in this story and Kelly Flaherty for the photos.)
The Italian American Club of Livonia has a unique relationship with the Italian priests of St. Louis Center in Sylvan Township, and members continue to show their commitment to supporting persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities through their unique Guardian Angel Dinner Dance which is now in its 22nd year.
The IACL Banquet Center is located at 39200 Five Mile Road. near I-275 in Livonia, and this year’s event will be held on Sunday, Jan. 29 starting with a noon Mass, followed by an Italian buffet dinner at 1 p.m.
Entertainment will be provided by the band, “Amici,” and there will also be a silent auction, and a gift raffle. Tickets are $60 per person, and can be obtained by contacting member Anna Skowronski at 734-437-9067, or PR Director Joe Yekulis at St. Louis Center at 734-475-8430.
St. Louis Center is a residential care facility for children and adults with I/DD, and has been run by the Servants of Charity Congregation since 1960. Proceeds from this event benefit the transportation program for the residents.
For more information about St. Louis Center, visit www.stlouiscenter.org or call 734-475-8430.