(Chelsea Update would like to thank Joe Yekulis for the information in this story.)
St. Louis Center was recently awarded a grant from St. Joseph Health System, to assist in addressing the fitness needs of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities in our area.
Now in its fifth year, the St. Louis Center Fitness for Life Program exists to improve the quality of life for people w/IDD by providing a “functional fitness training program” to increase the physical fitness level of residents, thereby increasing their capacity to perform normal daily activities more safely and independently. This program is open to the public.
According to program coordinator Caitlin Blomquist, “During the past couple of years, we’ve determined that one of the barriers to participation in this program has been a lack of transportation to St. Louis Center for people in the outlying area to become more involved. Thanks to St. Joseph Mercy Health System, St. Louis Center will send our staff out into the community to pick up qualified residents. In collaboration with the Five Healthy Towns initiative, we will make pick-ups in the communities of Chelsea, Dexter, Grass Lake, Manchester, and Stockbridge.”
The “Movement and Fun” program takes place on Tuesday nights from 7-7:45 p.m. in the SLC Gymnasium, and the “Wednesday Night Hoops” program runs from 6:30-8 p.m. These programs are specifically designed to increase an individual’s health and wellness through physical activity and socialization. Enrollment is underway, and participants must be 18 years of age or older, with a medical clearance from their primary care physician. For transportation and program enrollment, please contact “Intake” at 734-475-8430, ext. 238.
For more information about St. Louis Center, please visit www.stlouiscenter.org.
