Posts by mvance
Volunteer Spotlight: Lori
Name: Lori Hart Tell us a little bit about yourself. I’ve been blessed with a loving family. My husband and I have two sons, a daughter, a daughter-in-law, one grandson, and two granddaughters. I’m a retired teacher who enjoys reading, traveling, and volunteering. In addition, I enjoy substituting. We want to get to know you!…
Read MoreBest of All: Dance Participants
We have had the opportunity to offer two special dance programs this year, one in January and our most recent program in June. Our Program Leader, Emily, shared of how proud she was of each and every one of the participants who joined us for the program. Not only were there some new participants to…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Sierra
Name: Sierra Crow Tell us a little bit about yourself. A little bit about me…I am a newly-wed with two cats, Daisy & Duke (pun intended) residing here in Jackson Township. I graduated from Kent State University, obtained my CPA and currently work as a senior accountant for Diversified Energy. Recently, I started business as…
Read MoreGeneration G Youth Board
Welcome to the first GiGi’s Playhouse Canton Youth Board blog post! These blog posts will give you information about what the Youth Board is working on, such as fundraisers and outreach events. The Youth Board is a group of students that are part of the GenerationG movement to help bring awareness and spread positivity about…
Read MoreBest of All: Mallory
Our GiGi’s Kitchen program leader shared Mallory did an amazing job being independent at GiGi’s Kitchen Kids recently! We made butterfly bags to practice portion control and healthy food choices. Gwyn shared, “She was amazing at being able to separate her snack and put the clothes pin on the snack to look exactly like the…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Riley
Name: Riley Fraedrich Tell us a little bit about yourself. I’m going to Bowling Green State University this fall to major in Physical Therapy. I want to be able to help people with physical impairments more than I do now. We want to get to know you! What are some of your favorites? (food, color,…
Read MoreGetting Ready for the Big Day
I understand that races can sometimes be a bit nerve wracking and you may feel unsure on how to best prepare yourself for the race. As someone who has been running for over four years and has run countless races from 400 meters to half marathons I understand that feeling better than most. Since this…
Read MoreBest of All: Kinslee
At GiGi’s Playhouse, each program has a therapeutic or educational focus. Even if it appears the participants are just having fun, they are learning and experiencing therapy in disguise at the same time. Whether working on social skills, motor skills, speech and language, reading, math, computers or just simple peer interaction, it is all purposeful fun! Along with…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Siffrin Academy!
Names: Melarie Weaver Hannah T. Ryan T. Emma S. Erik R. Michael T. Stephanie S. Tell us a little bit about yourself. We want to get to know you! What are some of your favorites? (food, color, season, activity, restaurant, place to shop, etc.) How did you learn about GiGi’s and what prompted you to…
Read MoreMeet Maureen!
Maureen in our new Playhouse Host – She volunteers her time to cover the Playhouse when Megan is unable to be there and enjoys welcoming our families, supporting our volunteers, giving tours, and assisting with programs taking place. A little about Maureen: “I am a wife, mother, grandmother, and volunteer. I went to Malone college,…
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