Archive for October 2025
Fantastic Friends Lunch Bunch🎃Halloween Edition!🎃
Get ready for a spook-tacular time at our October 31st Fantastic Friends Lunch Bunch where costumes are optional, but fun is guaranteed Fantastic Friends Lunch Bunch is one of our most loved programs at GiGi’s Playhouse Annapolis. Designed for adults with Down syndrome, their peers, and community friends, this twice monthly gathering offers more than…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight
This month, we are thrilled to shine the spotlight on one of our most dedicated and versatile volunteers, Joan Blum! Joan has been an integral part of GiGi’s Playhouse Annapolis since 2019, giving over 500 hours of her time, energy, and heart to our community. Her commitment runs deep, from Math Tutoring and Leaps &…
Read MoreJoin Us for Butterfly Café & Volunteer Orientation! 🦋
Sip on coffee or tea, enjoy delicious baked goods, and connect with our community on October 16 from 9:00–11:00 AM at GiGi’s Playhouse Annapolis. From 10:00–11:00 AM, we’ll give out volunteer information, answer questions and give Playhouse Tours. It’s a perfect opportunity to learn how you can get involved and make a difference. We’re also…
Read MoreBest of All
This month, we’re celebrating Riley for giving her Best of All! Riley brings so much joy and energy to GiGi’s Playhouse Annapolis. She loves being read to, dancing to music, painting colorful masterpieces, and spending time swimming. Lately, she’s been working especially hard in her One-on-One program, showing focus, determination, and a positive attitude in…
Read MoreDown Syndrome ACCEPTANCE Month
October is Down Syndrome ACCEPTANCE Month, an entire month dedicated to shouting our friends’ and children’s worth from the rooftops! You might be wondering why we say ACCEPTANCE versus awareness. Saying “acceptance” versus “awareness” shifts the focus from simply knowing that individuals with Down syndrome exist, to actively embracing and including them. Awareness is about…
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