{"id":142247,"date":"2024-12-11T10:56:14","date_gmt":"2024-12-11T15:56:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/cleveland\/?p=142247"},"modified":"2024-12-11T12:29:58","modified_gmt":"2024-12-11T17:29:58","slug":"2024-a-year-of-best-of-all-moments-at-gigis-playhouse-cleveland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/cleveland\/2024-a-year-of-best-of-all-moments-at-gigis-playhouse-cleveland\/","title":{"rendered":"2024: A Year of Best of All Moments at GiGi\u2019s Playhouse Cleveland"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-fl-header-bg-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-c0d050283810037cab78d0eb9b2909ed wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#00a89d\">At GiGi\u2019s Playhouse Cleveland, every day is an opportunity for growth, celebration, and joy. In 2024, we witnessed countless moments of \u201cBest of All\u201d \u2014 achievements that reflect dedication, perseverance, and the magic of purposeful progressions. Best of All isn\u2019t about being the best; it\u2019s about doing your best, pushing yourself a little further, and celebrating every milestone, big or small. As 2024 comes to an end, we invited all our volunteers to share a Best of All moment they witnessed. Each moment shared shines a light on every single participant and every moment of growth experienced! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-fl-accent-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c0e1a393336d6d6475fd43ea58b9620a\"><strong>What is Best of All?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Best of All is continual, measurable, and celebrated. It never ends. Whether it\u2019s standing for one second longer, reading one more word, taking an extra step, or trying something new, Best of All is about personal progress. It\u2019s not a competition, and it\u2019s always met with celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/cleveland\/files\/2024\/12\/PP-Teen-scaled.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" data-id=\"142255\" src=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/cleveland\/files\/2024\/12\/PP-Teen-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-142255\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/cleveland\/files\/2024\/12\/PP-Teen-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/cleveland\/files\/2024\/12\/PP-Teen-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/cleveland\/files\/2024\/12\/PP-Teen-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/cleveland\/files\/2024\/12\/PP-Teen-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/cleveland\/files\/2024\/12\/PP-Teen-1536x2048.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/cleveland\/files\/2024\/12\/benny-thank-scaled.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"817\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"142248\" src=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/cleveland\/files\/2024\/12\/benny-thank-817x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-142248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/cleveland\/files\/2024\/12\/benny-thank-817x1024.jpg 817w, https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/cleveland\/files\/2024\/12\/benny-thank-239x300.jpg 239w, https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/cleveland\/files\/2024\/12\/benny-thank-768x963.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/cleveland\/files\/2024\/12\/benny-thank-1225x1536.jpg 1225w, https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/cleveland\/files\/2024\/12\/benny-thank-1633x2048.jpg 1633w, https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/cleveland\/files\/2024\/12\/benny-thank-scaled.jpg 2042w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 817px) 100vw, 817px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/cleveland\/files\/2024\/12\/Nikki-3-scaled.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"142249\" src=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/cleveland\/files\/2024\/12\/Nikki-3-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-142249\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/cleveland\/files\/2024\/12\/Nikki-3-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/cleveland\/files\/2024\/12\/Nikki-3-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/cleveland\/files\/2024\/12\/Nikki-3-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/cleveland\/files\/2024\/12\/Nikki-3-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/cleveland\/files\/2024\/12\/Nikki-3-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-fl-accent-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c4b75872facb5f492974c5d9b7453f89\"><strong>Celebrating Best of All Moments<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This year, we\u2019ve been inspired by so many individuals whose moments of growth have enriched our Playhouse community. Here are just a few of the many highlights:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>David<\/strong> brought storytime to life in Book Club by using different voices for each character, making every reading session unforgettable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Clementine<\/strong> embraced speech therapy with not just one, but two therapists, unlocking new ways to communicate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sarah<\/strong> joined our Board of Managers!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At Brews and Beats, <strong>Jonathan<\/strong> amazed us with his passionate drumming, losing himself in the rhythm and energy of the performance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nick<\/strong> created a beautiful moment of connection by reaching out for a shared bow after the Brews and Beats performance, celebrating teamwork and accomplishment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In Project Pulse, <strong>Kaylee<\/strong> consistently sought out eye contact and shared fist bumps with peers, forging connections through music.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Abby<\/strong> has been such a big help and a peer leader in Project Pulse. She now initiates helping out on her own!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Amy<\/strong> transformed from a shy Book Club participant to a confident reader who pauses mid-sentence to ensure her audience is listening attentively.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Brennan<\/strong> made strides in ball rotations during an exercise session, needing only a little guidance instead of full hand-over-hand support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ana<\/strong> overcame her fears by singing at the Volunteer Appreciation Night, which led to sharing her gratitude in a room full of volunteers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nolan<\/strong> participated fully in GiGiFIT and joined the closing cheer for the first time, a milestone we were thrilled to celebrate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2024 also highlighted the resilience of teens transitioning into adult programs. Though change can feel daunting, participants like <strong>Audrey<\/strong>, <strong>Ryan<\/strong>, and <strong>Emily<\/strong> continued to show up, demonstrating courage and finding their place within our adult community.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-fl-accent-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5ccf4516f51c5b40005d3744bbb4235f\"><strong>Milestones Across Programs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From fitness to drama to everyday interactions, growth happens everywhere:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In Drama Troupe, <strong>Xavier<\/strong> bravely stepped up, performing with enthusiasm and joy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>During Thanksgiving Fantastic Friends, <strong>Lee<\/strong> went above and beyond to engage peers and express gratitude.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Finn<\/strong> navigated a new vocabulary setting on his communication device, opening doors to more robust interactions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Abby<\/strong> blossomed as a leader in Project Pulse, offering support and encouragement to her peers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The entire Wednesday night <strong>GiGiFIT Adult group<\/strong> brought unwavering energy and determination week after week, inspiring everyone around them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mick<\/strong> delivered a heartfelt declaration during Teen Tastic Friendsgiving, showcasing confidence and emotional articulation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tracy<\/strong> demonstrated her commitment to health by improving her fitness metrics and encouraging her group with her infectious positivity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lili <\/strong>rocked her first session of GiGiFIT Adult. She has grown so much during this session. She would always volunteer to go first and was never afraid of trying a new exercise!!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Makenna<\/strong> increased her reading skills immensely! Able to read many new site words and sentences! Great growth!!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-fl-accent-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-30d1e486588ba27ebd39b04698dafa94\"><strong>Small Steps, Big Wins<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sometimes the smallest moments hold the greatest meaning:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Caden<\/strong> read our long mission statement on the Playhouse wall, persevering through challenging words and leaving everyone in awe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vivi<\/strong> pushed through fatigue to join games and activities, consistently cleaning up and inviting friends to play without prompts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tony<\/strong> danced a lot during Project Pulse<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jasiah<\/strong> drank from an open cup, unassisted for the first time, leaving his mom in awe of this newfound skill!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jonathan<\/strong> achieved his first full plank during GiGiFIT, a testament to his hard work and determination.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eddie<\/strong>, using a walker, refused to let anything hold him back from participating fully in GiGiFIT.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>James<\/strong> showed exceptional kindness by including a friend in a group activity, encouraging engagement and connection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Johnny <\/strong>continued to work towards his goal of singing at the Guardians&#8217; game by performing at the Akron Rubber Ducks and Crushers games!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lucy<\/strong> took some of her FIRST STEPS inside the Playhouse after a Saturday program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-fl-accent-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c71c6f8e9bd95cff61edcc6cad85c90e\"><strong>Looking Ahead<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the year comes to a close, we celebrate every Best of All moment that happened within our Playhouse walls. These achievements remind us that growth is a journey, and every step forward deserves recognition. Whether it\u2019s learning a new skill, making a friend, or trying something new, each moment is a testament to the incredible individuals who make up our GiGi\u2019s family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/cleveland\/files\/2024\/12\/Cal-1-scaled.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"142253\" src=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/cleveland\/files\/2024\/12\/Cal-1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-142253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/cleveland\/files\/2024\/12\/Cal-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/cleveland\/files\/2024\/12\/Cal-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/cleveland\/files\/2024\/12\/Cal-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/cleveland\/files\/2024\/12\/Cal-1-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/cleveland\/files\/2024\/12\/Cal-1-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/cleveland\/files\/2024\/12\/Rory.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" data-id=\"142252\" src=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/cleveland\/files\/2024\/12\/Rory.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-142252\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/cleveland\/files\/2024\/12\/Rory.jpg 480w, https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/cleveland\/files\/2024\/12\/Rory-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/cleveland\/files\/2024\/12\/Z-and-Pat-scaled.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"142254\" src=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/cleveland\/files\/2024\/12\/Z-and-Pat-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-142254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/cleveland\/files\/2024\/12\/Z-and-Pat-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/cleveland\/files\/2024\/12\/Z-and-Pat-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/cleveland\/files\/2024\/12\/Z-and-Pat-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/cleveland\/files\/2024\/12\/Z-and-Pat-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/cleveland\/files\/2024\/12\/Z-and-Pat-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-fl-header-bg-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-9b795b26c67da9e991cf44fed38e5161 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#d785b8\">Here\u2019s to 2024 and the many moments that made it extraordinary. We can\u2019t wait to see what 2025 has in store! Together, let\u2019s continue to celebrate Best of All, every single day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At GiGi\u2019s Playhouse Cleveland, every day is an opportunity for growth, celebration, and joy. In 2024, we witnessed countless moments of \u201cBest of All\u201d \u2014 achievements that reflect dedication, perseverance, and the magic of purposeful progressions. Best of All isn\u2019t about being the best; it\u2019s about doing your best, pushing yourself a little further, and&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1730,"featured_media":142253,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-142247","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/cleveland\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/142247","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/cleveland\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/cleveland\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/cleveland\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1730"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/cleveland\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=142247"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/cleveland\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/142247\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/cleveland\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/142253"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/cleveland\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=142247"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/cleveland\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=142247"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/cleveland\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=142247"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}