Adult Programming
We tried GiGi’s At Home Live and On Demand Programs and WE LOVED IT!!!
In our household during this pandemic, there has been a guilty amount of screen time and a copious amount of Netflix and YouTube screening. Aidan likes to keep himself busy by watching videos having to do with Notre Dame or by playing sport video games. Both of which do not require a lot of physical…
Read MoreProgram Spotlight: Fantastic Friends
Fantastic Friends is 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+. Fantastic Friends is every Friday besides the 3rd Friday of the month from 7:00pm…
Read MoreWe Have Some Exciting News to Share!
Thank you Variety- the Children’s Charity for believing in the potential of individuals with Down syndrome! Variety- the Children’s Charity has generously awarded us with a grant for $11,576 to renovate our kitchen. Variety- the Children’s Charity is dedicated to improving the lives of children who are at-risk, underprivileged, critically ill or living with special needs.…
Read MoreThank you Variety- the Children’s Charity!
We Have Exciting News to Share! Thank you Variety- the Children’s Charity for believing in the potential of individuals with Down syndrome! Variety- the Children’s Charity has generously awarded us with a grant for $11,576 to renovate our kitchen, and as you can see from Paul’s and Leanne’s reactions we’re beyond excited! Variety- the Children’s Charity is dedicated…
Read MoreThank you Variety- the Children’s Charity!
We Have Exciting News to Share! Thank you Variety- the Children’s Charity for believing in the potential of individuals with Down syndrome! Variety- the Children’s Charity has generously awarded us with a grant for $11,576 to renovate our kitchen, and as you can see from Paul’s and Leanne’s reactions we’re beyond excited! Variety- the Children’s Charity is dedicated…
Read MoreThank you Plymouth Nursery School for the incredible donation!
Instead of staff gifts this holiday season, the staff at Plymouth Nursery School honored GiGi’s Playhouse Des Moines with wonderful donations from their giving tree! We received animal crackers, juice boxes, paint supplies, paper products, and so much more! We can’t thank Plymouth Nursery School enough for their generosity.
Read MoreVeridian Credit Union’s Spark the Spirit Fundraiser- GiGi’s Playhouse wins $1,000!!
We would like to say thank you to Veridian Credit Union and everyone that voted for GiGi’s Playhouse Des Moines in Veridian’s Spark The Spirit by Veridian Credit Union fundraiser! This wonderful donation will continue to provide FREE purposeful programming for kids and adults with Down syndrome! ✨💙 #generationg #givingtuesday #gigisplayhouse #sparkthespirit
Read MoreAnd the Winner is….
We had a great turn out of local artists for our ‘Be A Star’ 5k & Inspirational Walk Coloring Contest held this summer! Thank you to all who participated and allowed us to display your artwork at GiGi’s Playhouse! And now it is time to announce our WINNERS! In the age category of 0-8 year…
Read MoreFriday Friends Firsts!
This past Friday evening was full of firsts here at GiGi’s! We had several 1st Time Volunteers for Friday Friends, we had a 1st Time Activity of planting Flowers, and we had a 1st Time Family attend! From one of our first time at Friday Friends families who have volunteered said, “My first initial impression…
Read MoreSummer Programming Announcement
We are thrilled to announce our Summer Programming! Did you know this summer at GiGi’s Playhouse we are offering new programs for various age groups? You can check it out online and register for programs by Clicking Here or by visiting www.gigisplayhouse.org/desmoines/programs-summer! GiGi Prep – GiGi Prep is a 6 week learning program for adults with…
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