The Social & Learning Institute

The Social & Learning Institute Empowering adults with disabilities through learning and social engagement that fosters independence.

The frozen pipes issue has been fully addressed and, thankfully, no pipes burst.We will be OPEN tomorrow and look forwar...
01/20/2026

The frozen pipes issue has been fully addressed and, thankfully, no pipes burst.
We will be OPEN tomorrow and look forward to welcoming everyone back.
Thank you for your patience.

❄️ Reminder – Closed Today ❄️Due to weather conditions, the Social & Learning Institute is closed today, Thursday, Janua...
01/15/2026

❄️ Reminder – Closed Today ❄️

Due to weather conditions, the Social & Learning Institute is closed today, Thursday, January 15.

Thank you for your flexibility. Stay safe and warm, everyone!

❄️ Weather Notice ❄️Due to inclement weather, the Social & Learning Institute will be closed on Thursday, January 15.We ...
01/14/2026

❄️ Weather Notice ❄️

Due to inclement weather, the Social & Learning Institute will be closed on Thursday, January 15.

We appreciate your understanding and will share any updates here if needed.

⚠️ Weather Update ⚠️Due to inclement weather, the Social & Learning Institute will be closing today at 12:30 PM to ensur...
01/14/2026

⚠️ Weather Update ⚠️

Due to inclement weather, the Social & Learning Institute will be closing today at 12:30 PM to ensure the safety of our staff and students.

Please stay safe, stay warm, and keep an eye on our page for any additional updates. Thank you for your understanding!

🎉✨ Happy New Year from the Social & Learning Institute! ✨🎉Good morning, 2026! We’re stepping into this brand new year wi...
01/01/2026

🎉✨ Happy New Year from the Social & Learning Institute! ✨🎉

Good morning, 2026! We’re stepping into this brand new year with full hearts, fresh energy, and so much excitement for what’s ahead. Our students bring the joy, the laughter, and the magic that make SLI feel like a second home, and we can’t wait to keep building memories with them this year.

To our families, staff, supporters, and friends - thank you for being part of our story. Your kindness and encouragement carry us into the new year with hope and purpose.

Here’s to new opportunities, new adventures, and another year of growth and connection.

Happy New Year’s Day from SLI!
Wishing you a bright, joyful, and peaceful start to 2026.

What an incredible night! ✨🪩Thank you to everyone who joined us for Glitter Ball Bingo and helped make it such a success...
01/01/2026

What an incredible night! ✨🪩

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Glitter Ball Bingo and helped make it such a success. We had a full room, nonstop smiles, and so many wonderful moments of connection. The energy was joyful from start to finish, and it truly felt like a celebration of our community.

Thank you for showing up, having fun, and being part of something special. We hope you had as much fun as we did, and we look forward to seeing you again at future events!

We would like to extend a huge thank you to Pat, Kat, Kendra, and Robin for spending their time with us today to help pr...
12/31/2025

We would like to extend a huge thank you to Pat, Kat, Kendra, and Robin for spending their time with us today to help prepare for Glitter Ball Bingo. These four showed up with energy, positivity, and a “tell me what needs done” attitude and we could not be more grateful.

What makes it even more special? They’re family members of our staff, and they chose to support us simply because they care. Their selfless willingness to jump in, roll up their sleeves, and help bring our vision to life is something we don’t take for granted.

To Pat, Kat, Kendra, and Robin: thank you for showing up, for supporting our team, and for proving that community often starts with family.

And to our SLI families and friends who came out to play bingo tonight, thank you. Your presence, enthusiasm, and support remind us why we do what we do. Seeing you fill the room with laughter and connection means everything.

To everyone who helped set up, showed up, or cheered us on: we appreciate you more than you know.

💛 WE CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU! 💛We’re setting up, we’re sparkling, and we’re so excited to welcome you to Glitter Ball Bing...
12/31/2025

💛 WE CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU! 💛

We’re setting up, we’re sparkling, and we’re so excited to welcome you to Glitter Ball Bingo tonight! 🎈✨

📍 SLI
⏰ 4–6pm
🎟️ Bingo cards start at 3 for $10
🏆 Golden Card = $100 for unlimited cards (solo use for the purchaser)
🍽️ Delicious dinner available for a $10 donation
🎈 Balloon drop at 5:50pm

Bring your friends, your family, your lucky charms (and maybe your stretchy pants because Mari’s cooking is THAT good 😂).

It’s cozy, it’s early, it’s festive, and we can’t wait to ring in the new year with YOU. 💛

🎉 TODAY’S THE DAY! 🎉✨ Today’s the day! ✨We’re kicking off New Year’s Eve with Glitter Ball Bingo at SLI from 4–6pm and w...
12/31/2025

🎉 TODAY’S THE DAY! 🎉

✨ Today’s the day! ✨
We’re kicking off New Year’s Eve with Glitter Ball Bingo at SLI from 4–6pm and we cannot WAIT to celebrate with you!

Here’s the vibes:
🎟️ Bingo cards — 3 for $10
🏆 Feeling bold? Golden Bingo Card = $100 for UNLIMITED cards (just for you!)
🍽️ Dinner from Chef Mari — $10 donation + access to our Keys to Sustainability Supporters Group
🎈 Balloon drop at 5:50pm
💛 Family-friendly, cozy, sparkly, FUN!

Perfect for all ages and perfect if you want to celebrate WITHOUT staying out late.
Come as you are and let’s start the new year with joy, connection, and a whole lot of glitter. ✨

See you at SLI, let’s BINGO our way into 2026! 🎉

Ready to live your best bingo life?? Because we’ve got the ultimate upgrade for our New Year’s Eve celebration… 🏆✨Introd...
12/30/2025

Ready to live your best bingo life?? Because we’ve got the ultimate upgrade for our New Year’s Eve celebration… 🏆✨

Introducing the Golden Bingo Card 🎟️
For $100, you get UNLIMITED bingo cards for the entire evening at Glitter Ball Bingo! Yup. Unlimited. As many cards as your arms (and luck) can hold.

This is the move if you:
⭐ are feeling lucky
⭐ love supporting SLI
⭐ plan on yelling “BINGO!” like it’s your full-time job

Important note:
The Golden Bingo Card is just for YOU — unlimited cards are only valid for the person who purchased it. We love sharing… but not that much. 😉

Join us on New Year’s Eve from 4–6pm at SLI for:
🎉 Bingo fun (3/$10 or Golden Card for unlimited!)
🎈 Balloon drop at 5:50pm
🍽️ $10 dinner donation option from Chef Mari
💛 Family-friendly early celebration

Who’s going all in for the gold?! 👀✨

If your dream New Year’s Eve is winning prizes, eating delicious food, and being home before dark… consider this your in...
12/29/2025

If your dream New Year’s Eve is winning prizes, eating delicious food, and being home before dark… consider this your invitation. ✨💛

Join us at SLI for Glitter Ball Bingo from 4–6pm on New Year’s Eve!

🎟️ Bingo cards: 3 for $10
🍽️ Dinner by Chef Mari: $10 donation + access to our Keys to Sustainability Supporters Group
🎈 Balloon Drop: 5:50pm!

Everyone is welcome , bring the kids, bring the neighbors, bring the person who always has good luck. Let’s start 2026 with community, joy, and a little sparkle. 🎉

To the early birds, the families, the caregivers, the introverts, the littles with early bedtimes, and the adults who pr...
12/28/2025

To the early birds, the families, the caregivers, the introverts, the littles with early bedtimes, and the adults who prefer to be in pj’s by 8pm… this party is FOR YOU. 😌✨

Glitter Ball Bingo
📅 New Year’s Eve (Dec 31)
⏰ 4–6pm at SLI
🎈 Balloon Drop at 5:50pm
🎟️ Bingo Cards: 3 for $10 (play as much as you want!)
🍽️ Dinner available for a $10 donation

Celebrate big, without the midnight meltdown. 😉🎉

Address

201 East Garfield
Michigan City, IN
46360

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 3pm
Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

+12198792200

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when The Social & Learning Institute posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to The Social & Learning Institute:

Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn
Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share via Email
Share on WhatsApp Share on Instagram Share on Telegram

Our Story

The Social and Learning Institute offers a unique educational experience for the intellectually disabled adult. No longer eligible to attend public school programs and seeking other options for services in La Porte County, these individuals often need continuing growth and engagement in order to live a more fully integrated life and to achieve their dreams.