Great Time Had At Valentine's Day Dance/ Pep Rally

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
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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.