Posts by Jennifer Puma

Earlier this year, GiGi’s Playhouse Chicago underwent a board transition, and we would like to highlight some achievements of our former president, Zhenya! Zhenya (Evguenia) Popova has been dedicated to GiGi’s Playhouse Chicago for over 10 years. In 2020, she took on the role of president. During her presidency, she was our captain as she…

Looking for ways to stay active this summer! Check out our fitness program run by our amazing instructors. During the most recent internship, 10 of our interns underwent an 8-week group fitness instructor training where they learned the basics of exercising. Throughout the training, interns learned how to lead group fitness classes, use appropriate body…

We were hooked. Lily is now 5 years old, and the Playhouse is like her second home. The moment she gets in the door she is making herself comfy and heading straight for the big mirror. Not only has Lily made friends at GiGi’s but I have as well. My partner, Sean, and I have…

Occupational therapy (OT) promotes health and well-being by supporting participation in everyday occupations. This includes activities that people need and want to do. Occupational therapy promotes physical, mental, and social well-being, and therapeutic goals are often unique to the interests and values of individual clients. Occupational therapists work with individuals of all ages and across…