Sounds, Smells and Feels of Sweet Summertime!
Splashes at the pool Squeals down the slide Silly groans up a rock wall Hot dogs grilling Freshly mowed grass Blooms of lilac and lavender Warm sunshine Gentle breezes And _____________ You fill in the blank! With July already in our rear view, what will you do with the outdoor...
2nd Annual Dash for Down Syndrome – What a Morning!
Our hearts are so full after an incredible event! We have some amazing descriptions of what took place at our 2nd Annual Dash for Down Syndrome and we thought we would share them with you. "It was a beautiful morning in Lakewood, Ohio. Lakewood Park was bustling with folks of...
Volunteer Spotlight – Erin S!
A Speech-Language Pathologist by day, but a GiGi's Volunteer Superstar at Music Makers and Games with Friends - our volunteer spotlight is Erin Sweeney!! Erin officially joined our GiGi's family in March of 2022, but by how she interacts with our friends and families in the Playhouse, you would think...
Volunteer Spotlight – Marcus and Katie!
Moving right along in our Volunteer Appreciation Month, we have the incredible team of Marcus and Katie! These two incredible people have been our LMNOP assists for the past three years. We love and appreciate the time and energy they spend by helping make LMNOP one of our most popular...
Best of All Spotlight – Jennie!
Jennie has been coming to Fantastic Friends since we opened in 2016. You can often find her on the dance floor or behind the mic on karaoke night! Her dance moves and friendly spirit are both contagious! It has been awhile since Jennie has had a chance to come to...
Community Spotlight – Sigma Phi Epsilon
It's Volunteer Appreciation Month and we are so grateful for our team of volunteers at GiGi's Playhouse! We are incredibly thankful for the partners in our community! We want to show off one of our favorites - The gentlemen from Sigma Phi Epsilon at Cleveland State University! This group of...
Volunteer Spotlight – Anna and Darren!
Volunteer Appreciation Month kicks off with this dynamic duo - Anna and Darren! This couple has been volunteering at the Playhouse since the start of Project Pulse Adult in the summer of 2021. Anna and Darren jumped into the group not knowing what to expect, but both have blossomed to...
Go Get ‘Em – a Generation G message
If you follow college sports even just a little, you probably know this is Mike Krzyzewski’s final season as head coach of the men’s basketball team at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. Coach K’s 42-year career boasts five national titles and 13 Final Four appearances. Impressive stats. And...
Participant Spotlight – Audrey!
Mary, our Project Pulse Lead, shares, "Audrey is a bright, ray of sunshine! She enters any session with enthusiasm and joy. Specifically in Project Pulse (which she has been in since 2019) her growth has been astounding. She comes into the group greeting her friends, finds her seat, participates in...
Participant Spotlight – Monica!
Monica has been participating in our adult programs since we opened in 2016. She has quickly become a great friend to all, as well as a wonderful example to everyone during her GiGiFIT Adult program. Monica even participates in our GiGi's at Home GiGi's Kitchen program weekly. We love and...
Volunteer of the Month – Ericka!
We are thrilled to have Ericka as part of our team! She joined our GiGi’s family back in 2020 and has been impacting lives ever since! She originally signed up as a Project Pulse Assist and has added Literacy and Math Tutor under her belt, having tutored for the fall...
