Posts by Pauline Markward

Our GiGi’s Playhouse is fortunate to be the beneficiary of an impactful scout project.    Abby & Phoebe are helping us to create a carefully curated book collection.   One aspect is the creation of a book drive.  While more information will come in a future newsletter, you are welcome to support their project and our Playhouse…

GiGi’s Playhouse Annapolis is excited to announce that we are currently accepting resumes to fill vacancies on our Board of Managers. If you have a passion for our mission and want to make a difference in our community, we encourage you to apply!  We are looking for individuals with diverse skills and experiences to join…

This month, we are excited to shine the spotlight on Terence McNally, a dedicated and enthusiastic volunteer who has become an invaluable part of GiGi’s Playhouse Annapolis.  Terence discovered GiGi’s Playhouse Annapolis during the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, and we are incredibly grateful that he did. As the proud parent of two active daughters, Terence…

We are thrilled to announce that GiGi’s Playhouse Annapolis has been awarded a generous grant from Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. This incredible support will play a crucial role in furthering our mission to provide life-changing educational, therapeutic, and career development programs for individuals with Down syndrome.  Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc.’s commitment to community engagement and support has…

Fall is just around the corner and Navy football will soon be kicking off and are looking for volunteers to work one of the concession stands!!!  This is a fun, community building fundraiser for the Playhouse.  We will need 14 volunteers for each game; 18 years or older. Participants are encouraged to volunteer accompanied by…

In this month’s “Best of All” feature, we are delighted to celebrate the amazing progress of Norah, a bright and energetic 2-year-old participating in the Amina Grace Speech and Language Program at GiGi’s Playhouse Annapolis.  Norah has shown remarkable growth since joining the program. She is now signing more and vocalizing, demonstrating significant advancements in…

GiGi’s Playhouse Annapolis is thrilled to announce its 5th Annual Golf Outing, set to take place on Monday, September 23, 2024 at Queenstown Harbor Golf, 310 Links Ln, Queenstown, MD 21658. This highly anticipated event is more than just a day of fun on the green—it’s an opportunity for the community to come together in…

We are thrilled to shine the spotlight on Sharon Pohl and Kristie Chisholm, our dedicated GiGiFIT Program Leads! Sharon and Kristie bring immense passion and expertise to the GiGiFIT programs, which are designed to address common challenges faced by individuals with Down syndrome, such as hypotonia, excessive joint laxity, and decreased balance. Every GiGiFIT program…

Our first GiGi’s Butterfly Cafe Coffee Bar event was a tremendous success! We couldn’t have done it without the incredible efforts of our dedicated team. A sincere thank you goes out to our fantastic baristas: Olivia, Elizabeth, and Liam, who served our guests with smiles and skill. We also want to express our gratitude to…