Order Caledon, Scotland's Tenors October 6th performance tickets online. Click the photo above.

Order "Diamond and Denim" Celebrate 10!! Hayride tickets for October 15 online. Click the photo above.

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About Us

Committee Volunteers

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Development Committee
Early Childhood Program Planning Committee
Finance Committee
Marketing Committee
Youth Program Planning Committee

Development Committee

Committee Members

John Danaher, Chairperson
The Beaumont Foundation

Gary Wilson
Wilson & Cain, PA

John Minnis, Marketing Chairperson, Newsletter Editor
Freelance Journalist

Lisa Domas, Chairperson, Circle of Friends
Grosse Pointe Public School System

Lisa Khoury, Board President
Grosse Pointe Public School System

Beth Moran, Board Secretary
Grosse Pointe Public School System

Diane Strickler
Founder

Deborah A. Liedel
Executive Director

Event Planning Committees

Holly Fest

Beth Moran, Co-Chair
Lois Warden, Co-Chair
Sue Banner
Lisa Domas
Terri Gocsik
Lisa Khoury
Karen Lawrence
Sherry McRill
Lyn Petit
Diane Strickler

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Early Childhood Program Planning Committee

Committee Members

Mary Beth Garvey, Chairperson
Clinical Therapist

Carla Whitton
Star of the Sea Mothers of Young Children

Anne Dallaire
Macomb County Early On

Helen Landuyt, PhD
Grosse Pointe Public School System

Kathy Mazawey
Sunshine Street Co-Op Pre-School

Suzy Daudlin
Sunshine Street Co-Op Pre-School

Anne Nearhood
CARE (Community Assessment, Referral and Education)

Maureen Rembisz
Kerby Elementary School

Aimee Miller
Grosse Pointe Schools

Diane Devine
Beacon & Tyrone Elementary Schools

Sara Roberts
Parent Representative

Emily Robson
Parent Representative

Tanya Rulison
Parent Representative

Kathy Sandberg
Our Lady Star of the Sea Preschool

Torrey Stackpoole
Parent Representative

Beth Vernon
Parent Representative

Diane Strickler
Founder

Deborah A. Liedel
Executive Director

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Finance Committee

Committee Members

Dave Woodward, Chairperson
FTI Consulting

Karen Lawrence
Office Manager

Deann Newman
Deloitte Tax, LLC

Diane Strickler
Founder

Deborah A. Liedel
Executive Director

Committee Advisors

Jan Squitieri
IRI Consultants

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Marketing Committee

Committee Members

John Minnis, Chairperson, Newsletter Editor
Freelance Journalist

Karin Spencer, Newsletter Designer
Beaumont Hospital, Grosse Pointe

Shelly Ottenbacher, Marketing
St. John Health

Donald Schulte, Photographer
Don Schulte Photography

Diane Strickler
Founder

Deborah A. Liedel
Executive Director

Committee Advisors

Suzy Berschback, Public Affairs
Beaumont Hospital, Grosse Pointe

Sara Brown, Marketing
St. John Hospital & Medical Center

Rebecca Fannon, Community Relations
Grosse Pointe Public Schools

Joseph Forcillo
Forcillo Associates

Frank Law
Fidelis Designs

Karen LeDuc, Public Relations
Beaumont Hospital, Grosse Pointe

Susan Schwandt, Public Relations
Health Alliance Plan

Jan Treuter, Community Relations
Henry Ford Cottage Hospital

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Youth Program Planning Committee

Committee Members

Carla Palffy, Chairperson
College Prep RX

David Benson
Clinical Therapist, EastShore Consulting

Mary Berschback
Regina High School

Mary Ellen Brayton
Clinical Therapist

Anne Nearhood
CARE (Community, Assessment, Referral, & Education)

Fran Carnaghi
Retired Counselor

Diane Devine
Beacon & Tyrone Elementary Schools

Sean Hogan-Downey
Clinical Therapist

Kathleen Erz
Counseling & Development Clinic

Lisa Khoury, EdS, LLP
Grosse Pointe Public School System

Pat McClary
Grosse Pointe Woods Public Library

Cathy Mestdagh
Grosse Pointe Public School System

Doug Roby
Grosse Pointe South High School

Pamela Flom
Mother's Club of Grosse Pointe South High School

Lorraine Krawetz
Parents Club of Grosse Pointe North High School

Jessica Zann
Harper Woods Secondary School

Diane Strickler
Founder

Deborah A. Liedel
Executive Director

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Additional Information

Caledon, Scotland's Tenors to perform with North and South high school choirs
Wednesday, 06 October 2010 7:30 PM

Join us for a unique musical evening: the choirs of Grosse Pointe North and South High Schools will perform with Caledon, Scotland's Tenors. Proceeds benefit The Family Center. Order your tickets online! click the Caledon, Scotland's Tenors photo in the left column. (general admission seating)

"Diamond and Denim" Celebrate 10!! Hayride
Friday, 15 October 2010 7:00 PM

Enjoy a horse-drawn hay ride, entertainment and light food, beer and wine.

COLLEGE TRANSITIONS: Today's Changing Landscape for College Admissions
Wednesday, 03 November 2010 6:30 PM

A conversation for parents & students (10th, 11th & 12th) featuring an interactive discussion about navigating the college selection process in today's competitive culture.

The culture of accountability and the 1 minute behavior change plan
Thursday, 18 November 2010 6:00 PM

A free workshop for parents and professionals who wish to learn strategies and techniques to help ensure that children are aware of and accountable for their actions. Register early: first 20 participants only.

Meet & Greet: A Gathering for School, Mental Health and Health Professionals to Connect
Wednesday, 01 December 2010 9:00 AM

Meet and share information with school, mental health and health professionals. Connect, exchange business cards & brochures, learn more about The Family Center, Beaumont Hospital and CARE.

8th Annual HOLLY FEST
Thursday, 09 December 2010 6:00 PM

Enjoy a wonderful evening at our eighth-annual fundraising event for The Family Center.

Spirit of Giving
Wednesday, 02 March 2011 6:30 PM

Plant the Spirit of Giving seed with your family. Learn how you and your family can give back to the community as Alicia Carlisle shares service opportunities. Many local, non-profit groups will also share a brief message about their mission and their volunteer opportunities.

Simple, Enjoyable Family Meals
Wednesday, 09 March 2011 6:30 PM

Gain inspiration and ideas on how to end food battles at the family dinner table. A Beaumont nutritionist provides nutritional information and recipes featured in a cooking demonstration by executive chef Dan Kellogg.

End Bedtime Battles
Wednesday, 23 March 2011 6:30 PM

Tired of waking up with kids' elbows in your face? Spending way too much time negotiating that "one last drink" of water? Join us for an overview of common bedtime "battles" and a road map for handling them!

40 Developmental Assets
Wednesday, 30 March 2011 6:30 PM

The 40 Developmental Assets are building blocks which ensure that all children are healthy, caring and productive. As a parent, you can and should be the most influential asset builder in your child's life. In this workshop, you will learn simple techniques for building these assets on a daily basis.

Mom to Mom Sale
Saturday, 11 September 2010 10:00 AM

Please join the Detroit Waldorf School for a fun day sharing gently used, clean children's clothing, toys, and equipment.

FREE INTRODUCTION TO NLP: Attract the Future You Want
Wednesday, 15 September 2010 7:30 PM

Attract the Future You Want - learn how improving your communication skills alone will change the quality of your life.

AD/HD: What It Is And What You Can Do About It
Tuesday, 21 September 2010 6:30 PM

Come join us for a discussion of ADHD, including its definition, how it may present over the lifespan, and debunking myths about ADHD.

10 WEEK SEMINAR COMMUNCATION: CREATING AN IMPACT
Wednesday, 22 September 2010 7:00 PM

Nurses, Psychologists, Teachers, Dentists, Dental Hygienists: these 10 weeks focus on the main building blocks of strategies and communication.

Success Strategies NLP Practitioner Program
Saturday, 25 September 2010 9:30 AM

Are you ready to invest in yourself and redesign your life? The six-weekend Success Strategies NLP Practitioner Certification Program will help you design personal evolutionary strategies to fit your lifestyle for your personal and business experiences.

Detroit Waldorf School Parent-Tot Program
Monday, 27 September 2010 9:30 AM

An opportunity for children ages 12 months to three years and their parents to enjoy a morning of songs, movement, circle time, crafts, stories, snack, and conversation.

Spotlight on Safety
Thursday, 30 September 2010 8:00 AM

Communities in Crisis: Preventing, responding and recovering from economic trauma. Together, business and school leaders can put the pieces back together again.

Film Festival: Making a Difference: In the Life of a Child, a Family, a Community
Friday, 08 October 2010 6:00 PM

Detroit Waldorf School will host a film festival with amazing, real life stories of hope all based on the theme Making a Difference: In the Life of a Child, a Family, a Community.

Film Festival: Making a Difference: In the Life of a Child, a Family, a Community
Saturday, 09 October 2010 10:00 AM

Detroit Waldorf School will host a film festival with amazing, real life stories of hope all based on the theme Making a Difference: In the Life of a Child, a Family, a Community.

Language and Literacy: The Foundation to Learning
Tuesday, 19 October 2010 6:30 PM

Solid language and literacy skills are the gateway to educational success! Delays in language often lead to reading struggles. Come learn more about how to build these critical skills for your child.

Play Central sessions begin November 2, 2010 and continue through April 28, 2011: Tuesday mornings at the Neighborhood Club gym and Wednesday mornings at Barnes Early Childhood Center. New! Play Central Plus! Provides structured play group, circle time and various activities led by Barnes preschool teachers Wednesday and Thursday afternons 1-3pm at Barnes Early Childhood Center.

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The Family Center serves as the community's centralized hub that links families and professionals with resources that promote growth. Our mission is to promote a deeper understanding of the role of parents and others in supporting our youth to become competent, caring and responsible community members.

About Us

Committee Volunteers

Development Committee

Committee Members

Event Planning Committees

Holly Fest

Circle of Friends

Early Childhood Program Planning Committee

Committee Members

Finance Committee

Committee Members

Committee Advisors

Marketing Committee

Committee Members

Committee Advisors

Youth Program Planning Committee

Committee Members

Additional Information

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