Posts Tagged ‘Down syndrome’
Best 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 MoreFun Facts about Mini Golf to Prepare for PPP
With our Putts & Pints For A Purpose event quickly approaching, here are some fun facts we wanted to share with you! There is actually a difference between Putt-Putt and Mini Golf! 5 facts about Mini Golf #1. Miniature golf is one game with many names. Mini golf, crazy golf, putt-putt, goofy golf, shorties,…
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 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 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…
Read MoreNew Family Alert! Welcome!!
Help us welcome one of our newest additions to the GiGi’s Playhouse Canton family – participant Zoë (5), her parents Steven and Aidelni, and her sisters Stephanie and Natalia! Zoë’s parents shared they previously lived in Arizona and occasionally participated in our free, purposeful programming at GiGis Playhouse Phoenix, but it was still a 45…
Read More