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AcceptDance Celebration for GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge
What a great success! Thank you to the amazing community near and far for supporting GiGi’s Annapolis GiGiFIT AcceptDance celebration, as well as the global MOVEment for acceptance by taking the pledge, “I can and will accept you as you are!” It was a blast seeing everyone joyfully dancing and enjoying themselves to the Groove…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Blooming with Grace
Bloom with Grace Grace is an amazing high school student, who is passionate about being kind and growing her own food to live a healthy and sustainable life. Her philosophy is; “Wherever life plants you, bloom with grace!” What a remarkable teenager! An Interview with an Outstanding GiGi’s Volunteer Grace How did you learn…
Read MoreGiGiFIT 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 by joining AcceptDance, a GiGIFIT…
Read MoreVolunteer 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 I allowed to say that?).”…
Read MoreAn 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 coffee.” OH, I am so…
Read MoreThank 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 syndrome! “BEST OF ALL” PREMIER…
Read MoreVolunteer 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 “natural born teacher”, with a…
Read MoreVolunteer 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 Club Leader. Sarah brings so…
Read MoreAll 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 literacy 1:1 Speech therapy Group…
Read MoreThe 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 and successful event to spread…
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