Beginning in May, we’ll begin producing a Chicago-only newsletter focusing specifically on GiGi’s Playhouse Chicago happenings, volunteer and donor spotlights, and inspirational success stories.
The newsletter will also include a printed calendar, as a one-stop shop for all the important things happening at the Playhouse during the month. It’s like our online calendar, but you can post it on your refrigerator. If you’d like to begin receiving our printed newsletter, send us your mailing address at chicago@gigisplayhouse.org.
GiGi’s Presents:
A Mountain Adventure
GiGi’s Playhouse, in tandem with the Adaptive Sports Center in Crested Butte, Colo., is hosting a Mountain Adventure Vacation, August 9-13, geared specifically for children with Down syndrome and their families. Promising to be a vacation you’ll never forget, activities include river rafting, rock climbing, a ropes challenge course and a family camp-out. $475 includes instruction by experienced guides, activities, gear, and meals during program activities. Space is limited. Contact Bryce Hanna (bryce.d.hanna@gmail.com) for more information.
Want to have fun while earning some cash for GiGi’s at the same time? Volunteer at this year’s Ribfest, June 8-10. The organizers of Northcenter’s biggest event have set aside 30 shifts (and will give us $50/shift) to fill on Saturday, June 9 between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. This is a great opportunity to get a group together (Dads of GiGi’s, Perhaps?) and have some fun, all in support of a great cause. (Did we mention you’ll get a T-shirt and free admission to the event?) Let’s fill as many shifts as we can! Download the form on this link, fill it out and either e-mail it to craig@bigbuzzideagroup.com (and copy us, chicago@gigisplayhouse.org, as well) or return it to the Playhouse.
Calendar of Events
See our online calendar for a complete listing of Playhouse Happenings
Sunday, April 1 Cabin Fever Buster 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Old Town singer and musician Dave Hamilton joins us for an an hour of songs and fun during our Open Play.
Monday April 16
Spring Literacy Begins
Our 10-week session of Literacy Tutoring runs until June 30. Get your applications in now. And yes, current families, must re-register. Click here for an application.
Monday, April 16
Spectacular Sibs
4:30 – 6 p.m.
Our mentor sibs (those 10 and up) plan for the next all ages meeting in May.
Sunday May 6 Cabin Fever Buster! 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. The Mad Hatters (from the Junior League of Chicago) return for a repeat performance and story telling.
Sunday, June 10
GiGi’s 5K/Dash for Down Syndrome
7:30 a.m. – Noon
Our annual event returns. Let’s get together for a morning of fun and frolic at the Arboretum Shopping Center of South Barrington. Registration is now open. Get a team together and sign up here.
Donor Focus
This week, we salute Gina Crovetti, of the John Felice Rome Center. Last week, Gina completed the Roma Marathon on behalf of GiGi’s and the Beazley family (who are from Chicago but are currently living in Rome). Not only did Gina complete the race, but she raised money and awareness for us from half a world away. Gina says she plans on visiting the Playhouse this summer when she returns to Chicago. We’ll be sure to greet her with the hugs she deserves.
We’re still itching to expand our reach through social media. We had a great start, but still have a long way to go to reach 1,000 members of our Facebook Group. If you haven’t already, click the link below to join our group. Then encourage all your friends to do the same.
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Beginning in May, we’ll begin producing a Chicago-only newsletter focusing specifically on GiGi’s Playhouse Chicago happenings, volunteer and donor spotlights, and inspirational success stories. 
This week, we salute Gina Crovetti, of the John Felice Rome Center. Last week, Gina completed the Roma Marathon on behalf of GiGi’s and the Beazley family (who are from Chicago but are currently living in Rome). Not only did Gina complete the race, but she raised money and awareness for us from half a world away. Gina says she plans on visiting the Playhouse 
this summer when she returns to Chicago. We’ll be sure to greet her with the hugs she deserves.
