Archive for August 2025

This summer, GiGi’s was thrilled to offer an eight-week Pilates program, made possible through the generosity of Stefanie O’Rourke, owner and lead instructor at Chesapeake Pilates Center in Annapolis, along with her incredible team: Emily, Bonnie, and Ed. Emily played a key role in coordinating the program, developing the class schedule, and serving as the…

Celebrating Lifelong Learning!We are thrilled to recognize Hannah Hart, Alyssa Smith, Olivia Connelly, and Sharon Dondero for achieving their next milestone in lifelong learning through the GiGi Professionals program! Each of these dedicated participants has embraced new challenges, built new skills, and demonstrated perseverance every step of the way. Their commitment to personal growth and…

This summer, Mary Lee, our Adult Career Coordinator, facilitated the launch of the pilot of the GiGi Professional program with four participants who had completed the GiGi Prep, and the GiGi U Career Development Programs and the commitment of a team of amazing volunteers! The new GiGi Professional is a certificate program and the latest…

On behalf of GiGi’s Playhouse Annapolis, I want to extend our gratitude to Raw & Refined for hosting an incredible fundraising event in support of our mission to change the way the world views Down syndrome and to send a global message of acceptance for all. Your generosity and kindness to every guest made this fundraiser…