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Come Golf with Us!
Hello and welcome to another GiGi’s Playhouse Youth Board Canton blog post! There are so many new events upcoming, but for this post we are highlighting a favorite of many, the Putts and Pints for a Purpose event! As many of you know, the Putts and Pints event is another great way to help support…
Read MoreBest of All: Zoey E. and Zoë H.
In August, Zoey E. got to meet a new friend named Zoë H. at Leaps & Bounds! They worked on building up from parallel play to interacting with each other and the other kids in the group. Zoey E. is three years old, and it is around this time when a child starts to interact with…
Read MoreBest of All: Haydan and Charlie
We have noticed so much progress from our GiGiFIT Adult program this summer, that it is hard to choose just one participant to spotlight…so we’re choosing two! Program volunteer, Steve, shared that he has been noticing “how much more confident that both Haydan and Charlie have become from when they began.” Both of these young…
Read MoreVolunteer 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 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 MoreBest of All: Speech Participants!
There have been so many Best of All moments to come out of our Amina Grace Speech and Language Program this year, that we couldn’t help but to highlight so many of the accomplishments our friends are making! Read below for some Best of All moments shared by our SLP students this spring. Adilene: Adilene…
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