June 2025

:
May 29
3 min read

TCH Names New President: Camille Jayne, Board Chair of The Community House (TCH), announced that Alison Gaudreau was named new president as of May 5, 2025. In their search, TCH looked for a principled leader of high integrity with strong career expertise in fund development, donor relations, strategic planning and operational excellence with the ability to take the nonprofit to the next level of sustainability. “We are confident that Alison is the right person at the right time to lead our very dedicated TCH team and the Revitalization to new heights due to her years of successful efforts at MSU, Oakland University and Detroit Chamber Winds and Strings,” Jayne said.

“I look forward to building on the strong foundation of programs and trusted relationships that Camille and the team have cultivated, fostering an environment where connections begin, generosity grows and together we continue to make a lasting impact," stated Gaudreau.

“With grateful support from the community, over the last few months our team has put TCH back on track delivering on its mission of giving back to those in need, “ Jayne added.

Jayne will continue as board chair.

Celebrating Nonagenarians! 90 & Beyond Luncheon, Wednesday, June 18th 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: Come thank those who built our community by honoring people in their 90s. Keynote speaker Alan Cobb, FAIA, Chairman Emeritus Albert Kahn Associates, Inc. will give a retrospective on architecture in Metro Detroit over the past 90 years. 90+year-olds attend free ($35 for others). Sponsored by Mills Pharmacy, Clark Hill, and Daville Consortium. Complimentary photography by Aly Darin. A percentage of the proceeds will benefit FAR.

Come For Free Coffee, Workspace or Conversation on Wednesday and Thursday Mornings: As the “Community’s House” for gathering, stop by on Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m.-noon for free coffee/tea, a place to work or just to “get away” in our Hoglund Room. Cards and board games available. Sign in at our front desk. We welcome everyone 18 years or older. Maximum 30 people.

40th Annual OUR TOWN Art Show & Sale Call for Entries: An iconic, all-media juried art show of Michigan artists selling one-of-a-kind art pieces. Artists over 18 can visit communityhousehelps.org to submit entries by September 10th. VIP First Look Reception on October 30th and open to the public with no admission charge Oct. 31-Nov. 1. Sales benefit our nonprofit partners Friendship Circle clients and Oakland University undergraduate artists.

Register for June Classes! Master Series Cocktail Class; Expert-level mixology; Hatha Yoga and Gentle Yoga with Marianne - both eight-week series; Mat Pilates six-week series; Balance Workshop With Physical Therapist Dawn Thomas; Kindermusik Playdates; NEW Summer themed Soccer Stars series; Family Style Etiquette - a family evening of fun learning; Etiquette for Adults led by The Etiquette Guru; Get Your Groove Back - a Coaching Workshop for Divorced Women; Thriving in the In-Between - a three-part Mental Fitness Workshop for the Sandwich Generation; First Time Homebuyer Seminar.

Summer Camps that Spark Creativity June 16-August 15th: Youth Theatre; Teen Etiquette Reboot; Etiquette Camp; Chess Wizards; Youth Theatre; NASA Academy; Science in Motion; Eureka STEM-Makers Camp; Gymnastics & Cheer with Tumblebunnies; All Sports with Tumblebunnies; Storytime Art with Kidcreate Studio; Paw Patrol with Kidcreate Studio; Sesame Street Gang with Kidcreate Studio.

Save September 27th Evening: Pillars of Vibrancy Jubilee: Celebrate seven distinguished Pillars in Education, Wellness, Culture and Philanthropy. Lois Shaevsky, chair. Sponsors: Bank of America, Corewell Health and Daville Consortium. Details to follow. Tickets available July 1.

Camille Jayne, Board Chair, and Alison Gaudreau, President.