Tivoli Manor
Warren, Michigan
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The
Italian American Cultural Society was established in 1957 by a small
group of dedicated visionaries. They dreamed of developing a meeting
place where Italian Americans could gather to preserve their
traditions, values, and customs. These concerned few planned a
community-oriented structure in which to develop cultural programs
and educational services attuned to enhancing the lifestyles of all
Italian Americans, indeed the entire community.
Our Italian culture abounds in a rich heritage – From our earliest
ancestry in and around the ancient hills of Rome through the
building and restructuring of the Renaissance Period, on into the
regeneration of the modern world rising today in our land across the
sea and in America, our new home – Land of our hopes and dreams.
We are the guardians and protectors
of this culture. We are today's Italian Americans, a creative and
productive people, filled with the life and energy that exemplify
vibrant and deep-rooted traditions, nourished and preserved over the
years that are today our legacy.
Operated by the Italian American
Cultural Society, the Center is governed by a Board of Directors who
are elected by the membership. Directors serve voluntarily and
receive no compensation. An advisory board of directors, comprised
of representatives from various clubs and associations, and advisors
from the academic community freely donate their knowledge and
expertise. A full-time staff of administrative, clerical, and
maintenance personnel is employed by the Society.
The Center's primary sources of
revenue are received from fees for the use of the facilities,
payments for educational courses and programs, and contributions
from individuals, organizations, and foundations, including the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Italy.
It is the Center's privilege to
host many community activities throughout the year. These diverse
events include: Festa Italiana in summer and the annual Columbus Day
Celebration. We proudly share our culture through: musical programs,
cultural/heritage lecture series; art exhibits and displays, and
patriotic observations. Many social events are sponsored by either
the Society or by other groups and associations. These projects
supply resources necessary to maintain the facility and supplements
revenues produced by the Center.
The Center sponsors one of the
largest Senior Citizens groups. Members are provided with a monthly
schedule of daytime activities that include classes in crafts, dance
programs, and card games.
Tivoli Manor, an 80-unit housing complex sponsored by the Center,
provides living quarters for seniors and is one of the few
accommodations of its type in Warren, Michigan. Tivoli Manor is a
unique dwelling place in which our seniors not only find a home, but
are also fulfilled in their venerable years with a wonderful life
that enhances their dignity, offers respect for their abilities, and
challenges them to take an active role in the affairs of their
community.
The Italian American newspaper,
underwritten by the Center, is a monthly, bilingual publication
that provides Italian Americans and others in the metro area
with information about the Center and its events in addition to
news and views about Italy. The paper also serves as a public
relations tool for many smaller Italian organizations to help
promote activities and programs.
Italian language classes are offered at the Center through the
Education Department. This is a five year program covering all four
language skills, listening, speaking, reading, and writing, Our
instructors are highly qualified in teaching philosophy, methods,
and proper use of materials. High school students may receive
graduation credit from their own schools for work done at the
Center, subject to prior approval and some conditions about their
general academic performance.
The Center's skilled and
accomplished staff coordinate weddings, showers, and parties at our
beautiful banquet facility, Partridge Creek.
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