GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge: The Secret is OUT! Are You In?
GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge Saturday, June 5th 10am-11:30am We live in a world that is often separated based on differences. GiGi's Playhouse is on a mission to bring people together regardless of race, gender, diagnosis, sexual orientation, or religion. We want and need Global ACCEPTANCE for all people! Make your VOICE heard...
Volunteer Spotlight: Marina “It’s All About Positivity & Kindness”
A little while ago, I found a link to GiGi’s Playhouse Annapolis on my high school’s service website from the service coordinator. I had never heard of it, but I allowed curiosity to take the wheel. I clicked the link and it immediately displayed bright colors and smiling faces. From...
Volunteer Spotlight: Aleene “GiGi’s Changed My Life For The Better”
Aleene came to GiGi’s as a new resident of the Annapolis area. She wanted to give back to the community so she googled places to volunteer in this area. “Although I got many suggestions,” she says, “GiGi’s just called out to me. I think it was a God thing (am...
Three Children with Down syndrome is the charm in the Holthouse family – Danny, Sammy, & Cammy call America “Home Sweet Home”!
Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day 3-21-21 Each Wednesday morning GiGi’s Playhouse Annapolis is alive with excitement waiting for the triple stroller to roll in, according to Site Coordinator Judy Co. Jean Holthouse and her three darling children Danny, Sammy, and Cammy, arrive to engage in the Amina Grace Speech...
An Original Poem: Friendship Over Coffee
Friendship over Coffee By Olivia August, GiGi's Playhouse Annapolis Poet in Residence A CALL FOR ME!!! To drink coffee with a friend! Mask on or not, it’s a call To go get coffee with a friend! Four words that make my day, Someone cares enough to say. “Let’s go get...
Thank you “Seas the Day Gala Sponsors!”
Thank you to our generous 2020-2021 Gala Sponsors for partnering with GiGi's Playhouse Annapolis for a special night to raise necessary funds to change lives! The Virtual Experience will be on March 27th, starting at 7pm. We appreciate your commitment to help provide free, life-changing programs to individuals with Down...
Participant Best of All – International Explorer Alicia
This month’s participant #bestofall goes to Alicia! We love seeing GiGi's participants becoming strong leaders. Alicia is a very outgoing and capable young woman. When she is not at her day job working at a local school, she serves as a GiGi's Playhouse Intern. Alicia is always enthusiastically coming up...
Volunteer Spotlight – Kate & Kathy Rudkin
This month's volunteer spotlight is shining on Kate and Kathy Rudkin, an incredible mother and daughter duo! Kate is a Literacy Tutor bursting with high energy, high expectations and bursting positivity. She found GiGi’s Playhouse through her daughter Kathy, who is also a GiGi’s volunteer. Kate describes herself as a...
Volunteer Spotlight: Sarah Kellner “Community is Unity”
The Yoga Army has been a wonderful addition to GiGi's Playhouse programming! We are so grateful for Sarah Kellner who volunteered to provide an inclusive Yoga program on Wednesday afternoons every week. What a joy! Sarah is a Reading Interventionist at Severn Middle School, and she also is the Yoga...
All You Need is LOVE
Annapolis Bouquet Blitz Let your someone special know how much you care. Order an Annapolis bouquet or blitz Valentine edition: Heart Blossoms, handmade by GiGi’s participant artists. 100% of your donation supports free programming for individuals with Down syndrome at GiGi’s Playhouse Annapolis such as: 1:1 tutoring in math and...
The Polar Express makes its way to GiGi’s!
Before heading back to the North Pole, we were fortunate to have Santa’s presence at GiGi's Playhouse Annapolis (six feet apart of course)! With fabulous leadership from Ellen Zielinski, support from GiGi’s volunteers, Junior League of Annapolis, and the Chesapeake Ballet Company, the Playhouse was able to hold a safe...
Volunteer Spotlight: Sharon Pohl – Crawlers & Walkers Physical Therapist
Sharon Pohl has 32 years of experience as a physical therapist working with children with disabilities, so when she retired in July, she was seeking a volunteer experience where she could use that invaluable background. Speaking of her years with Montgomery County Public Schools and other organizations, she says, “It...