Build-Out
#learningtips : learners with Down syndrome
six tips to help learners with down syndrome be their #bestofall. Our friends at gigi’s playhouse quad cities originally shared this post. Children with Down syndrome are capable learners, excited and eager to learn. They just need to be given the opportunity to excel! Though these students may learn at a slower pace, they are more…
Read MoreThe GiGi’s Impact- A Volunteer’s Story of Connecting Through Down syndrome
We recently received an email from a past volunteer, sharing a recent experience she had! Read her story below: Amy’s Story “My name is Amy and I volunteered with your team a few years ago. I was with reading and math tutoring and with the teen drama performances. I currently work as an occupational therapist…
Read MoreWish List Wednesday (Updated)
***DECEMBER 19TH, 2016 – UPDATE*** ***THANKS TO MANY GENEROUS DONORS WE HAVE RECEIVED THESE WISH LIST ITEMS!!*** We are working on the finishing touches of the playhouse and have put together a list of our current needs. We are so thankful for everyone’s support and we are getting so close! Watch for a program announcement…
Read MoreThe Anniversary Party/Grand Re-opening Is Sunday! Will You Be There?
We hope you can make it as we once again celebrate all that we’ve accomplished (including our expanded Playhouse) and look to a future in which we offer even more programming for even more people. (If you haven’t already, check out Nancy and GiGi Gianni talking about our mission and grand reopening on Fox 32’s…
Read MoreMAYOR EMANUEL JOINS GIGI’S PLAYHOUSE IN PROCLAIMING OCT. DOWN SYNDROME ACCEPTANCE MONTH
HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILL: Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has issued a proclamation recognizing October as Down Syndrome Acceptance Month, as GiGi’s Playhouse Chicago prepares to celebrate with a grand reopening of its new-and-improved space on Oct. 23. Emanuel presented the resolution on Oct. 5 at City Hall, joined by GiGi’s Playhouse founder Nancy Gianni, her daughter…
Read MoreGrand Reopening/Anniversary Party — Oct 23.
We’ve been teasing you long enough. We’re putting the finishing touches on our remodeled Playhouse, and — city inspectors willing — we’re planning on having a Grand Reopening/Anniversary Celebration on Sunday, Oct. 23 at 11 a.m. Mark your calendars. This will be a great time for our community to come together and get a glimpse of what the future…
Read MoreWe’re Getting Close!!!
Our renovation is moving along. Paint is being put on the walls as we speak, tile is going on the floors, and we’ll soon be ready to hang the lights, cabinets and finish the plumbing. We’re looking to a — fingers crossed — late October Grand Reopening!!! (Details to come when we know more.) Now that…
Read MoreAnd Thank You To Our DAT Committee!!!
In our excitement to talk about how successful our 2nd Annual “Get Down with Down Syndrome” Dance-a-Thon was, we forgot to thank one very important group: Thank you to our Dance-A-Thon Committee (Co-Chairs Colleen Mueller and Grace Gibbs, and members Carrie Chase, Michelle Maurer, Mayte Zavala,Victor Garcia, Briana Lovett, Nancy Andrade and Maria Pradd) who planned, prepped and promoted the event. They put together everything, from…
Read MoreThe Walls Are Going Up! Let’s Raise The Roof!!!
Big News!!! Our contractor began putting up the dry wall, and the place is starting to take shape to be ready for a GRAND RE-OPENING this October. We thank you all for your patience during this extended period, and can’t wait to getting back to offering our tutoring, social, and other programming. But why wait more than…
Read MoreGiGi’s Chicago Expands, Needs YOUR help!
Our build-out is on track and our new 2,600 square foot playhouse will be ready to re-open in 4-6 weeks! In two weeks, our contractor will be ready to work on installing plumbing and electrical fixtures. We NEED YOUR HELP! We have created a new WISH LIST and are hoping you can help! Do you…
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