Friday, February 15, the Supported Living staff members hosted the annual Valentine's Day Dance at Roane State Community College. Complete with refreshments and a DJ, many service recipients, employees, friends and family members danced until their hearts were content. It didn't take Cupid's arrow to create a sense of admiration and love in the room. Whenever there is a social event involving the service recipients of Michael Dunn Center, there will be many smiles and warm hearts. Click
HERE to view pictures from the party.
But, dancing wasn't the only treat of the night, particularly for the new Roane County Chargers, an adult basketball team of Michael Dunn Center service recipients. Halfway through the evening, Michael Dunn Center president Mike McElhinney gathered everyone's attention and announced that a the next day would mark the new basketball team's first games at a Special Olympics tournament in Maryville. Director of Residential Habilitation, Tonya Watts, who also happens to coach the basketball team, introduced the players one at a time to rousing applause from all in attendance. It was clear that the players were proud to be a part of the team and were very excited about playing the next day.

The dance and pep rally once again served as a wonderful social event for the service recipients and employees of Michael Dunn Center. The next center-wide social event will be the annual Halloween party.

Wade Creswell

Friday, December 14 was a night of great fun and fellowship for the staff, service recipients and families of Michael Dunn Center. The party was sponsored by Communication Workers of America Local #3805. Their generous donation helped create a night of food, dancing, gifts and fun for people who look forward to the next social event all year long. Click HERE to view pictures of the event. Another special thank you goes to the staff and family members who volunteered their time and energy to create such a wonderful night for all. We are already looking forward to the Valentine's Day Dance.

Wade Creswell

John L. Smith, an employee of Dunn Diversified Industries was the worthy recipient of a new bicycle from Regions Bank. John Smith and Cindy Turner of Regions Bank presented John L. his new bicycle in a small ceremony held in the MDC cafeteria. While, he was thankful for the new bike and will definitely be seen in his neighborhood riding, he was anxious to get back to doing his job which he loves. This was a wonderful gesture by friends of MDC who have partnered with us to improve the quality of life for the people we serve.

Wade Creswell

On November 10, Farragut Christian Church hosted and coordinated the 2007 Prom of the Stars, a formal social event for individuals with disabilities. The event was enjoyed by as many as 700 service recipients from all over the region with a large contingent of attendees from Michael Dunn Center. Our service recipients had a wonderful time. This was a tremendous example of the community coming together to create opportunities for people who face challenges that keep them from enjoying many activities that are so often taken for granted. Thank you to Farragut Christian Church and all the volunteers that made this event a great night for all involved.

Wade Creswell