Chicago Cubs & GiGi’s Playhouse team up

By dmauthor | August 1, 2012 |

The Chicago Cubs team up with GiGi’s Playhouse  to support Down syndrome Awareness The Chicago Cubs Organization has, again this year, offered  GiGi’s Playhouse tickets for the August 15th game.   Wednesday, August 15th Chicago Cubs vs Houston Astros First Pitch – 1:20 p.m. Ticket Price – FREE How to order your FREE tickets If…

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Math Volunteer Tutor Training

By dmauthor | July 2, 2012 |

On Sunday, July 8 at 2:30 you are invited to attend our Math Volunteer Training. This training will be lead by Shari who is a Volunteer from the National GiGi’s Playhouse Office!  Shari has been involved in teh Math Program since its inception and will teach us how to Tutor a learner with Down syndrome.…

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Literacy Volunteer Tutor Training

By dmauthor | July 2, 2012 |

Join us on Sun, July 8 at 12:30 for an informational Training Session with Shari. Shari is a Volunteer from our national GiGi’s Playhouse Officeand has trained with Patricia Olewin and brought the Literacy Program to GiGi’s Playhouse!   If you are a new, former or current Tutor we would love to have you attend.…

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The learner with Down syndrome Seminar

By dmauthor | July 2, 2012 |

Join us on Sunday, July 8 at 11am to Noon to hear new and innovative ways to engage your Learner in education.   A volunteer Tutor Trainer from the National GiGi’s Playhouse Office will be on hand to provide us with new ways to engage our learners of all ages in activities and learning!  Shari trained with Patricia…

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Copier for Sale

By dmauthor | June 13, 2012 |

$400 for this CANNON IMAGE RUNNER 330S https://post.craigslist.org/u/9ozx8rm04RGQOMJEvqZrEw/kj698 The Playhouse has inherited a used Copying machine that we do not need. We have placed an ad for it on craigslist, but we wanted to see if any of our Friends would like first chance at it. It is a CANNON IMAGE RUNNER 330S! They are…

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Sign Language Classes in the Des Moines Area

By dmauthor | June 13, 2012 |

Area libraries are offfering Free Sign language Classes in the Des Moines area!   If and when you attend a session please tell them that GiGi’s Playhouse sent you!  We are hoping that they will come volunteer at the Playhouse offering these sign language classes free to our families!  Ankeny Library on Mondays starting June 4,…

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Buddy Walk Volunteers Needed

By dmauthor | June 6, 2012 |

We are looking for Volunteers to help with the 15th Annual Central Iowa Buddy Walk!   In order to make this day the BEST day ever we need VOLUNTEERS like you to help! Please click here: www.volunteermatch.org to register to be a Volunteer!   Volunteer Opportunities   Kids Area  Coordinate the craft area, face painting, tattoos, games Advocacy…

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June 3-10 Activities

By dmauthor | June 5, 2012 |

Join us this week for the following activities!  Don’t miss the FUN at GiGi’s Playhouse this week!! Wed, June 6 @ 10am-2pm  Volunteer Day Come in and help with some administrative tasks, stay an hour or the entire day, VOLUNTEER TODAY @ 6:30pm  Buddy Walk Meeting Come help us to get organized and share your…

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