Volunteer Spotlight: Barb DeCheubel

Barb is an amazing volunteer; she steps up wherever and whenever needed, she even changed her travel plans to help GiGi’s with the Navy Stadium Concessions Fundraiser! Wow, what a generous person! Barb has volunteered in support of many of our programs including GiGi Prep, Art Explosion, Fantastic Friends, International Explorers and Yoga. She always…

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Volunteer Spotlight: Kamarri – “Intuitive & Kind Spirit”

Today we are shining the GiGi’s Playhouse Annapolis Volunteer Spotlight on Kamarri, a terrific GiGi’s volunteer. Finding out about GiGi’s Playhouse Annapolis: As a junior in high school, students are required to complete a summer project that helps other people. Kamarri and his mom Marsha first looked for a food bank in the area, but…

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Volunteer Spotlight: Diane Fantone – Grateful to be Sharing Cooking Skills

Written by: Camille Manuncia, GiGi’s Annapolis Communications Intern Ever since she was a little girl, Diane Fantone has loved to bake. She attended Johnson and Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island, where she received her bachelor’s degree in food service management, along with attending the culinary school there.  Diane’s personal chef business provides in-home meals…

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Step To Accept Reaches One Billion Steps!

GiGi’s Step To Accept Virtual Run, Walk and Ride for Global Acceptance made history on Saturday, June 6, 2020 by logging over ONE BILLION steps for Global Acceptance! Thank you to everyone for your overwhelming support of GiGi’s Playhouse Annapolis in the first-ever Step to Accept Challenge!  Here are some highlights and photos from the…

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Where will YOU bring Flat GiGi?

Have you ever heard of Flat Stanley? Well, meet Flat GiGi, your newest summer companion! Since we can’t all be together sharing our summer stories at the Playhouse, Flat GiGi is the perfect way to document all that you’ve been doing, whether it be a trip, hanging with family, or one of the Playhouse’s many…

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Opportunity! GiGi’s Youth Board Seeking Members

Do you have or want to have experience organizing and planning an event? Do you want to give back to your community? Do you want to make new friends and connections?   If you are a high school student and answer “yes” to any of these questions, consider joining the GiGi’s Playhouse Youth Board. This…

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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 online to update each other…

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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 to talk about all the…

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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 for GiGi’s Playhouse free programs.…

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