Stay Fit to Thrive!
By Doni Dondero We all know that staying fit is important to our overall physical and mental health. GiGi's Playhouse Annapolis is extremely fortunate to have Thrive Gym as one of its community partners, and one of the sponsors of the Playhouse's Fit & Fun Gym, the colorful little tykes...
GiGi’s Adults Staying Connected with Friends
By Doni Dondero GiGi’s Playhouse in Annapolis was among the leaders in responding to the challenging situation of suspending Playhouse programming in response to the pandemic. Within days, GiGi’s At Home LIVE and On Demand programs were online. Thank goodness for technology. Annapolis Fantastic Friends (18+) LIVE first met...
Volunteer Appreciation – GiGi’s Virtual Program Leaders Go LIVE!
We are incredibly appreciative of the amazing volunteers who immediately stepped up to lead GiGi's Playhouse new virtual programs. These programs are reaching families at their homes during the pandemic. Meet some of the amazing GiGi's Playhouse Annapolis online volunteer leaders... Thank you! Michele Caldwell – Leaps...
GiGi’s At Home! Virtual Programming Launching Today
Check out GiGi's NEW Live and On Demand Programs at gigisplayhouse.org/gigisathome GiGi’s At Home Live! GiGi’s At Home Live is our way of bringing purposeful programs to you each and every day at a specific time. This allows you to interact with our volunteer program leaders and fellow participants engaging...
GiGi’s Playhouse Annapolis Reps Meet Genetics Students
In February, representatives from GiGi’s Playhouse Annapolis had the wonderful opportunity to speak with several members of the University of Maryland, Master’s in Genetic Counseling Program faculty and 15 graduate students, at the medical campus in Baltimore. Ronnie, a Playhouse participant, and Debbie Lantz, GiGi's Playhouse Outreach Chair, were invited...
March Program Buzz
March Special Events: 3/6 - Scout & Molly's Ladies Night Beauty Event Fundraiser 3/8 - Annapolis St. Patrick's Day Parade 3/18 - Noche Latina "Discover GiGi's" Night, Spanish Translators will be on site, food & childcare provided 3/20 - Special Guest Speaker, Rosemary Alfredo 3/21 - "Sea's" the Day Gala...
Creating Art for the Auction
Fifteen Fantastic Friends gathered at The Severn School on February 9 to paint a 3 foot x 3 foot Black-eyed Susan, the Maryland State flower. Lisa Custer, Valerie’s mom, who teaches at The Severn School, coordinated with the school’s art teacher, Jonnie (pronounced Joannie) Friedman, to design an art project...
February Program Buzz
Join in purposeful programs planned at the Playhouse in February! Simply RSVP online. No cost for organized and led programs. Invite siblings and friends! Special Events: Dine to Donate! The Italian Market (All families) Invite family and friends for lunch or dinner...socialize and enjoy delicious food while raising needed funds...
January Event/Program Buzz
Check out all the special events & purposeful programs planned at the Playhouse in January! Sign up and join in! No cost for organized and led programs. Please RSVP for participants attending all programs on our GiGi's Playhouse calendar so our volunteer leaders can prepare enough materials and have sufficient...
A Move In The Right Direction
BY: The Axtell Family GiGi’s Playhouse has been an irreplaceable bee hive of activities for our 47-year-old son Mark after our recent move from the Seattle, Washington area. Our stressful cross-country move was one of those “had-to-do things” to get Mark near his beloved sister as we aging parents who...
A Season of Service
By: Mary Kenion The phrase “it takes a village to raise a child” conveys new meaning for parents who have a child with Down syndrome. As one of those parents, I struggled to create such a village for Mylo that wasn’t totally dependent on doctors, specialists, therapists and immediate family...
