Local Family Participates in LIVE GiGi’s Music Class
In-person programming may not be happening at GiGi’s Playhouses around the country, but individuals with Down syndrome can still benefit from an amazing array of virtual LIVE and On Demand programs from home! This week, we participated in a live GiGi’s Music (5-17 yr olds) class. The class was run...
Generation G’s Step to Accept
The GiGi’s Playhouse network of locations and startups was hit hard with the cancellations and events due to COVID-19. So, in typical GiGi’s style, we are going to come back with the biggest event EVER! We would like to introduce GiGi’s Virtual Step to Accept Across America! You can participate...
Our New Normal
Our ‘new normal’ continues to shift each day lately with new developments to children’s remote learning programs, capricious spring weather, additions of gloves or masks to our regular wardrobe as well as local and national news feeds. Many of these changes bring uncertainty into our minds and homes. One thing...
GiGi’s Playhouse Virtual Programming
Hey Colorado, Despite all that is happening on a national and local level regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, we want you to know that we are not halting our efforts to bring a GiGi’s Playhouse to our community. Now, more than ever, we are committed and motivated to bringing our services...
Why GiGi’s? | Francyne
My name is Francyne. I am the mother to my sweet girl Ezrah Noel. I learned of her diagnosis only a couple of hours after I met her. She came to us through the greatest gift of adoption. I picked her up from the hospital 2 weeks after she was...
Community Member in Raleigh Inspires Us All
During our March Match fundraising challenge, we want to highlight and thank the inspiration and activation energy for GiGi's Playhouse Denver - Lauren Bohlander. Lauren's story highlights the fact that you do not need to have a personal connection with someone with Down syndrome to make a positive impact for the future...
Tips and Tricks for Handwriting Development
In honor of National Handwriting Day, we wanted to share some tips and tricks to help promote handwriting development. These are strategies provided to you by a community Occupational Therapist. Individuals with Down syndrome have low tone which impacts their ability to hold a writing tool and complete handwriting strokes....
Sneak Peak
The Sneak Peek was a HUGE success thanks to our wonderful community. It was a day of celebration and excitement as we are one step closer to bringing a GiGi’s Playhouse to the Denver Metro. With over 150 community members in attendance, 10 businesses who made in-kind donations, and the...
December Blessings
It is December! A time for togetherness, spending time with loved ones, and giving back to those you care about. This month we’re showcasing some of our local families as they share with us what they’re most thankful for on their journey with Down syndrome. Meet our friend, Finley! His...
Gift Ideas for the Holidays
Finding a gift can be challenging. It is hard to find a toy that is developmentally appropriate and functional. We compiled a list of some of our favorite things in hopes that it will make your shopping holidays woes a little easier. Leave your favorite items in the comments below....
GiGi’s Playhouse National Leadership Conference
Para leer en español, desplacese el final. Elizabeth and Agustina took on Chicago at the GiGi's Playhouse National Conference. They had a blast getting to meet the 300+ individuals represented from the 46 playhouses across the nation and Mexico. The two of them gained, and have brought back with them,...
Sneak Peek Volunteer Information Session
SAVE THE DATE! GiGi’s Playhouse Denver is hosting a Volunteer Information Session on December 7th at the Woodbury Branch Library in Denver from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. At the Volunteer Information Session, we will provide information about the upcoming Sneak Peek Event to be held on January 12th, 2020. If...