“GiGi’s Played a Big Part in Helping us Survive”
In February 2020 our two young men, who have DS, were very active. Jonathan attended a day program twice a week; Jacob volunteered in a preschool one morning a week, helped a friend with her daycare another morning, and volunteered at our church’s preschool Sunday School class a couple times...
It’s Only Down Syndrome
Joining us today on our blog is one of our amazing grandparents - Rhonda Wagner. Rhonda is the author of The Joy of Avery children's book series, including her two books, It's Okay to Wonder and Braver Than Me. ***** It’s Only Down Syndrome My sweet grandson, Caden, was born...
Best of All – Ashley!
We love Ashley and are so proud of who she is! Each and every week she is encouraging to her friends, whether they’re holding their plan for record time or winning at bingo on Fantastic Friends. Ashley always congratulates everyone and is such a wonderful example to everyone when it...
Serving Our Community – Rake and Run
We are thrilled to offer a fun, safe service project created by our Youth Board for our teens, adults, and families to participate in! Invite the family, your friends, your mask and some rakes and join us as we serve our GiGi's Playhouse Cleveland neighbors! We will be raking the...
Best of All – Monica!
Monica has been attending our virtual GiGiFIT and yoga every week since March. Her enthusiasm and energy is contagious as everyone peps up when Monica signs on! What we also love and appreciate about Monica is her accountability. Monica works at Fairview Hospital and once she went back to work...
Volunteer Spotlight – Avery
Avery first heard about GiGi’s Playhouse when we met her at a Wade Oval Wednesday event last summer. Finally having time in her busy schedule between school and work, she was our first volunteer to join us since the pandemic hit. After attending our first virtual volunteer orientation she jumped...
Together We Celebrate!
We were thrilled when we knew that Friday was Nikki's last day of chemo! One of our amazing teens was wrapping up her chemo treatment for leukemia and upon her mom's approval, our incredible Youth Board wanted to celebrate her! Lizz, Erin, and the Youth Board met at her...
David is a Rockstar!
David is one of our oldest adults, just celebrating his 51st birthday back on February 29th. We are so proud of the impact David has had on his friends and the community! David trained for Step to Accept daily, created videos and shared on social media, and went out and...
Bringing GiGi’s Playhouse into Your Home!
When the new coronavirus pandemic forced many states to enact stay-at-home measures, closing schools, therapy and recreation centers, and Playhouses across the country, our GiGi's Playhouse network jumped into action to move regular programming to a virtual format. Families and individuals with Down syndrome rely on schools and services for...
March Programming
Programming News Destination Discovery (all ages) Supports the development of fine motor skills, gross motor skills, social skills and language through purposeful play and peer to peer interaction in a casual and fun setting. This program also brings families together to share experiences and build relationships. Jon us on Saturday, March...
Volunteer Spotlight – Monique
Monique, corporate counsel for a company in Westlake, joined us this past year as an Assist for our popular Destination Discovery program. Her "why" is unique and beautiful and I wanted her to share it with our community. What I appreciate about Monique is her servant's heart. She joined our...
February Programming
Programming News Destination Discovery (all ages) Supports the development of fine motor skills, gross motor skills, social skills and language through purposeful play and peer to peer interaction in a casual and fun setting. This program also brings families together to share experiences and build relationships. Jon us on Saturday, February...