Giving Thanks a Bit Early. Plus, Preparing for the Holidays

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Giving Thanks (A Little Early)
With Fall Literacy tutoring coming to a close (and the Playhouse closed next week for the holiday), we’d like to take this time to give thanks for everything that we have at the Playhouse: great volunteers, a fantastic site coordinator, a dedicated board and fantastic families who have turned our little storefront into a thriving community center.

At a national board retreat last weekend, GiGi’s Playhouse Founder (and GiGi’s Mom) Nancy Gianni summed up the Chicago Playhouse with one word: Pride. We know exactly how she feels. Every time someone mentions our windows and the smiling faces looking out of them, or a parent or instructor talks about a program success, or a new family mentions the warmth and acceptance they get the minute they enter the Playhouse, we feel the same thing.

We’re thankful to everyone who has made the Playhouse what it is. And we’re thankful that it will be continuing on for years to come.

This e-mail blast will be taking next week off (due to a dearth of programming and the holiday). See you in two weeks.

This Week

Wednesday, Nov. 16

Open Play

11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

It’s a CPS Holiday.

But we’re still open. Come on in!

Wednesday, Nov. 16

Moms Night Out

7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Mrs. Murphy’s & Sons Irish Bistro

(3905 N. Lincoln). Come hang with other moms. RSVP’s appreciated, not required.

Friday, Nov. 18

Teen Drama Class

5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.

And … scene! Our teen thespians continue preparations for their holiday showcase.

Saturday, Nov. 19

Fall Literacy Session Ends

Get your applications in for the next session.

Sunday, Nov. 20

Open Play

1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

It’s a weekend Open Play! It’s a great time to welcome new families to the Playhouse.

Literacy daily, as scheduled

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Next Week Tuesday, Nov. 22 Little Fingers, Big Plans 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. No class, owing to the Thanksgiving Weekend. Wednesday, Nov. 23 Open Play 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Take a Break from Cooking. And come play with us at the Playhouse. Thursday, Nov. 24- Sunday, Nov. 27 Playhouse Closed Enjoy Your Thanksgiving. http://jldesigntestsite.info/location-chicago.asp

… and Beyond

Tuesday, Nov. 29

Little Fingers, Big Plans

4 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Fine Motor Skills class resumes for another few weeks.

Wednesday, Nov. 30

Open Play

11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

It’s our last mid-day Open Play. Beginning in December, we’re moving to 9:30 – 11:30.

Friday, Dec. 2

Teen Drama Class

5:30 – 7 p.m.

Limelight On Lincoln. The teens put the finishing touches on their Holiday Pageant.

Literacy daily as scheduled.

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Scheduled Events

This Week

Next Week

Holiday Prep

Our Holiday Pageant and Party is fast approaching. This year — rather than jamming into the Playhouse — we’re going to have our party at Stage 773 (1225 W. Belmont) on Dec, 18, from 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. There will be a holiday-themed performance from our Teen Drama Troupe, snacks and (if you’ve been good) a visit from a special guest.

If you’re interested in helping out (planning, setting up, cleaning up) let us know at chicago@gigisplayhouse.org (we need about 7-10 volunteers to pull this off). Also, our space will be limited (to about 150), so RSVPs will be appreciated. (Plus, we’ll need to check that list twice.)

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773-583-7529

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