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GiGi’s Playhouse – “We Fell In Love”
By Doni Donero Back Home in Maryland After living in Utah and Hawaii, David is back in Maryland and loving it. David was raised in Maryland, but had the opportunity to live in other states before returning. He now lives with his sister. He participates with two organizations that bring him joy: GiGi’s Playhouse Annapolis…
Read More“Our House filled with Laughter” with GiGi’s At Home Programs
By Lisa Moore “My daughter, Amanda, is a young woman of almost 36 who happens to have Down Syndrome. Amanda has a very positive outlook. I told her once that someone asked me if I’d change that she has Down Syndrome if I could. Before I could tell her my response, she said, “No way! …
Read MoreSix Ways to Positively Change Your Life (In or Out of Quarantine)
By: Kelsie McGlynn In these crazy times, it can be really hard to stay positive. Instead of sitting around in our houses and reminiscing on what we would be doing if things were “normal”, we can start to make positive change within ourselves. By following these six simple steps, we can create something good out…
Read MoreStay 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 movement room that sports a…
Read MoreVolunteer 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 & Bounds LIVE Leader –…
Read MoreGiGi’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 in purposeful activities designed for…
Read MoreMarch 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 LMNOP (Birth-3…
Read MoreCreating 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 that will be auctioned at…
Read MoreFebruary 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 for GiGi’s Playhouse free programs.…
Read MoreJanuary 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 supervision for all attendees. If…
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