Posts by Pauline Markward
The Butterfly Cafe Coffee Bar will be open on Thursday, December 12th, from 9:00 to 11:00 AM!
The Butterfly Cafe Coffee Bar will be open on Thursday, December 12th, from 9:00 to 11:00 AM. Come by for a cup of coffee or tea, generously provided by Eight O’Clock Coffee Co., and enjoy a delicious baked good donated by Black Market Bakery. Our fall 2024 GiGiPrep graduates will be serving you!
Read MoreAmina Grace Speech/Language Program
Mary Lee Walls, M.S., CCC-SLP The Hanen It Takes Two to Talk® parent guidebook provides many practical ideas and strategies for supporting your child’s communication skills at each developmental stage, and for helping them progress to the next stage. The Hanen stages are as follows: Discoverer Stage, Communicator Stage, First Word stage, and Combiner Stage. This month…
Read MoreAddressing Health Disparities in the Down Syndrome Community
One of the most pressing issues facing the Down syndrome community today is health disparities. Individuals with Down syndrome often face unique medical challenges, and they are at a higher risk for certain health conditions such as congenital heart defects, respiratory issues, thyroid disorders, and sleep apnea. Despite the advancements in medical care, there remains…
Read MoreYou Can Now TEXT US!
You Can Now TEXT US! and we can reply! We’re thrilled to announce a new way to stay connected with GiGi’s Playhouse Annapolis — you can now send and receive text messages with us.Have questions about upcoming events? Need to get in touch with our team? Simply shoot us a text at (847)262-9354. We’re here…
Read MoreAchieving Our Best: GiGi Prep
This industrious group of young adults has been sharpening their communication, math, and job skills while creating delicious meals. They are also enhancing their mobility and strength through the GiGiFIT class, which they attend twice a week. As a class, they have participated in activities to raise awareness about the fantastic free programming offered by…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Exciting Transitions on the Board of Managers
Thank You to Our Board of Managers – Past and Present! At GiGi’s Playhouse Annapolis, we are incredibly grateful for the unwavering commitment and dedication of our Board of Managers. Each member, both past and present, has contributed countless volunteer hours to advance our mission of fostering global acceptance and providing essential resources to individuals…
Read MoreBest of All: Libby
People with IDD are leaders and athletes! Libby went on a working cruise as part of the Special Olympics Athlete Leadership team this month and, while in port at Nassau, the team went to Stapleton School, a school for people with IDD. Libby and the other athletes played 4 games of bocce with their fellow…
Read MoreFantastic Friends Lunch Bunch Upcoming Events!
Grab your lunch and join us 11:30-1:30 ~ November 8th, we will create a holiday ornament hosted by Ann and her daughter, Rose. December 13th, we will have Holiday Karaoke and holiday card making for a Senior Living Center, hosted by Annamarie.
Read MoreSave the Date: “Seas” the Day Gala
Exciting Match Alert!
Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore RavensMark your calendars for November 7, 2024! Join us at Queenstown Harbor Golf, 310 Links Lane, Queenstown, MD at 7 PM. Support a great cause while enjoying the game with us! Additional $1 per Food & Drink purchase benefits GiGi’s Playhouse Annapolis. 🎉 Register now on EventBrite to secure your spot:…
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