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GiGi's Playhouse Cleveland • 15316 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, OH 44107
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Destination Discovery

Destination Discovery  – 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. All ages welcome.   

Project Pulse

Created and led by music therapist, Miss Mary, Project Pulse is an energetic and social oriented program for individuals ages 13-17, utilizing the powerful tool of RHYTHM! Teens will have the opportunity to explore rhythm in a variety of ways and on a variety of surfaces – exercise balls, buckets, and body percussion, all while…

GiGiFIT Adult

Our FREE GiGiFIT programs combine physical therapy with a strong fitness focus and an ultimate goal of success and improved movement. GiGiFIT was created in collaboration with by skilled Physical Therapists who work specifically with individuals with Down syndrome. The GiGiFIT programs are designed to address common issues for individuals with Down syndrome including hypotonia, excessive joint laxity, and decreased balance.…

Book Club

Book Club is a program for adults 18 years of age or older that promotes reading skills, turn-taking, and social skills. This program is a chapter of the Next Chapter Book Club and is held at Lakewood Library every Tuesday from 6-7pm. Pre-registration is required as spots are limited. Please email Annette Manco Brady for…

Book Club – VIRTUAL

Book Club is a program for adults 18 years of age or older that promotes reading skills, turn-taking, and social skills. This program is a chapter of the Next Chapter Book Club and is usually held at Lakewood Library every Tuesday from 6-7pm. We offer it virtually from 4:30-5:30pm until it is safe and sensible…

Teen Tastic – LIVE

Focuses on building social skills with friends with and without Down syndrome by participating in team-based activities in a casual and fun setting. Skill development includes understanding compromise, turn-taking and problem-solving abilities.

GiGiFIT Adult – VIRTUAL

Introduces the key movements of foundational, hip strengthening, and vestibular/balance exercises, making them successful to implement and practice at any stage of life! Focuses on improving areas of fitness through activities in strength, endurance, joint stability, balance, movement control and more. GiGiFIT promotes wellness through nutrition, pushing through barriers and building self-confidence. Recommended for 18+.

Fantastic Friends – VIRTUAL

A fun purposeful & social gathering for adults with Down syndrome, their peers and the community. Supports the development of social skills and language through peer to peer interaction in a casual and fun setting. Recommended for Adults 18+.

Teen Tastic – VIRTUAL

Focuses on building social skills with friends with and without Down syndrome by participating in team-based activities in a casual and fun setting. Skill development includes understanding compromise, turn-taking and problem-solving abilities.

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Music Makers

Music Makers uses creative musical play to support the development of memory, gross motor, cooperation, and expressive language skills. Participants will learn new songs, play rhythm instruments, move to music, and perform a song that they create together! Recommended for ages 5-12 years old.