Posts Tagged ‘#Downsyndrome’
Fantastic Friends Lunch Bunch🎃Halloween Edition!🎃
Get ready for a spook-tacular time at our October 31st Fantastic Friends Lunch Bunch where costumes are optional, but fun is guaranteed Fantastic Friends Lunch Bunch is one of our most loved programs at GiGi’s Playhouse Annapolis. Designed for adults with Down syndrome, their peers, and community friends, this twice monthly gathering offers more than…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight
This month, we are thrilled to shine the spotlight on one of our most dedicated and versatile volunteers, Joan Blum! Joan has been an integral part of GiGi’s Playhouse Annapolis since 2019, giving over 500 hours of her time, energy, and heart to our community. Her commitment runs deep, from Math Tutoring and Leaps &…
Read MoreJoin Us for Butterfly Café & Volunteer Orientation! 🦋
Sip on coffee or tea, enjoy delicious baked goods, and connect with our community on October 16 from 9:00–11:00 AM at GiGi’s Playhouse Annapolis. From 10:00–11:00 AM, we’ll give out volunteer information, answer questions and give Playhouse Tours. It’s a perfect opportunity to learn how you can get involved and make a difference. We’re also…
Read MoreBest of All
This month, we’re celebrating Riley for giving her Best of All! Riley brings so much joy and energy to GiGi’s Playhouse Annapolis. She loves being read to, dancing to music, painting colorful masterpieces, and spending time swimming. Lately, she’s been working especially hard in her One-on-One program, showing focus, determination, and a positive attitude in…
Read MoreDown Syndrome ACCEPTANCE Month
October is Down Syndrome ACCEPTANCE Month, an entire month dedicated to shouting our friends’ and children’s worth from the rooftops! You might be wondering why we say ACCEPTANCE versus awareness. Saying “acceptance” versus “awareness” shifts the focus from simply knowing that individuals with Down syndrome exist, to actively embracing and including them. Awareness is about…
Read MoreReady…Set….Race for Acceptance! 🏃
Join Us for the GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge: Supporting Inclusivity and Wellness with GiGi’s Playhouse Annapolis! Join us at Quiet Waters Park on April 6th for the GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge hosted by GiGi’s Playhouse Annapolis! This event is not only a celebration of fitness and inclusivity but also a vital fundraiser that directly impacts our ability…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Mary Lee Walls
Every Wednesday during the Amina Grace Speech and Language Session, GiGi’s is a hub of non-stop, purposeful programming with the Playhouse dedicated to providing families 1:1 Speech Therapy. We are incredibly grateful for a partnership with Loyola University Maryland/Loyola Clinical Centers and the dedication of on-site Faculty Supervisor Mary Lee Walls. Mary Lee has been…
Read MoreGiGi’s Birthday-In-A-Bag Team Delivers Smiles!
As my friends and peers struggled to figure out how they were going to give back to the community and earn their National Honor Society hours during a pandemic, I never had to think twice. Immediately, I knew I wanted to work with GiGi’s Playhouse. I sent Judy a message asking what she thought would…
Read MoreGiGi Prep Career Development Program Launches in Annapolis
According to research, adults with Down syndrome have an unemployment rate that vastly exceeds the national average. Only 3% of adults with Down syndrome are employed full time, and only 57% have paid employment (1). At GiGi’s Playhouse Annapolis, we want to provide the kinds of job skills training that will help our participants successfully…
Read MoreGiGi’s National Leadership Conference 2021
The GiGi’s Playhouse Annapolis Team had jam-packed, well-spent five days with staff, volunteers and supporters from around the GiGi’s Playhouse Network at the National Leadership Conference in the Chicago-area . Coming together and sharing ideas with 257 attendees, 85 speakers, 78 sessions, 77 countries, 61 locations, 5 days, all with 1 voice – changing the…
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