Summer Fitness with Our Amazing Instructors
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...
Celebrating Community and Support: Recap of the GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge 5k
On behalf of everyone at GiGi's Playhouse Chicago, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you for your incredible support during our recent Chicago GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge 5k, 1 mile walk, and Dash for Down syndrome that we hosted last Saturday! It was truly an unforgettable day, and we are...
Important Updates for Summer Programming at GiGi’s Playhouse Chicago
We are thrilled to announce that our summer programming session will commence the week of June 3rd! As we gear up for this exciting session, we want to inform you of some important program changes that have been implemented. Your understanding and cooperation with these adjustments are greatly appreciated, as they are...
Ignite a Love for Learning: Volunteer as a Math and Literacy Tutor at GiGi’s Playhouse Chicago!
Are you passionate about education and empowering others to reach their full potential? GiGi's Playhouse Chicago invites you to join our incredible team of volunteers as a Math and/or Literacy Tutor for our Summer 2024 session!Starting the week of June 3rd and running for 10 weeks until the week of...
Embracing a New Chapter: Welcoming Our New Board President to GiGi’s Playhouse Chicago
I am honored to announce that I have been elected as the Board President for GiGi's Playhouse Chicago! My journey with GiGi’s Playhouse Chicago started with the birth of my daughter, Lily, and her at birth diagnosis of Down syndrome. Amazingly, while in the NICU we met another family who also...
Join the Celebration: Volunteer for our World Down Syndrome Day Party on March 21st!
Calling For Volunteers! GiGi's Playhouse Chicago is gearing up for our annual World Down Syndrome Day party, and we need your enthusiastic spirit and helping hands to make it truly extraordinary! This celebration is scheduled for Thursday, March 21st, from 5:30pm - 7:00pm, and we want YOU to be a part...
Embracing Unity in Style: Join Our Special Donation Event for World Down Syndrome Day!
Embrace the spirit of celebration and inclusion as World Down Syndrome Day approaches on March 21st! This cherished day allows us to honor and uplift the incredible individuals in our Down syndrome community, while also fostering awareness and acceptance. We're thrilled to announce a special donation event throughout the month...
Welcome Kelsey, Marissa, and Stephanie!
Hi GiGi's Playhouse families! My name is Kelsey Remeis and I am currently a third-year OTD student at Rush University. I will be in the Playhouse completing my capstone where I will be implementing a group fitness instructor training for the members! During this program members will learn the basics...
Join the Football Squares for a Cause! 🏈🏈🏈
How to Play Football Squares: Grid Setup: Create a 10x10 grid of squares. Assign one team name for the top (columns) and one for the side (rows). Fill the squares 1 to 100, making it easier for people to choose their desired square(s). See an example one you can...
Join us for Open House Week
Welcome 2024, and welcome to GiGi’s Playhouse Chicago! We’re ringing in the new year with new friends and new opportunities to get to know our GiGi's Playhouse Chicago community.Choose from 4 open house events during the week of January 22nd to learn more about what we are up to in 2024....
Winter & Spring Playhouse Programs
** An important reminder that you must RSVP using your My GiGi's ID to attend any programs at the Playhouse. This insures we can plan accordingly for the programs being offered. Need a reminder on how to RSVP for programs? Please click the link HERE ** - https://gigisplayhouse.org/chicago/mygigislogin Programs...
Megan Westendorf: GiGi’s Playhouse Chicago Impact Story
What brought you to GiGi’s Playhouse Chicago? I first became involved with GiGi’s Playhouse Chicago as part of my capstone project while in graduate school. I was fortunate enough to work with seven of our adult participants as part of an internship program focusing on increasing their self-determination, goal setting,...