One of our AWESOME Kid's Club Program Hosts and mother of Max & Mitchell shared this story with us! "I want to share that we had another great evening on Saturday of Kid's Club! Max looks forward to Kid's Club and talks about it the entire week before. It is so...
Friends of GiGi’s Golf Outing FUN!
A SPECIAL THANKS to all of the FRIENDS OF GIGI’s GOLF OUTING golfers, volunteers, sponsors, donors, and supporters!! “I became pretty emotional leaving the golf course today after the Friends of GiGi’s Golf Outing. Maybe it's because I am running on no sleep for the past 24 hours or maybe...
Friday Friends Firsts!
Ready. Set. Luau.
Our Hawaiian themed Learn and Play was a fun filled morning! Families arrived early and were able to play until others showed up, this allowed children to begin building friendships! When we were ready to get started, we opened with everyone saying their name when they caught the beach ball and tell us something they enjoy doing, then throw...
It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood! Volunteer Spotlight :)
Chris and Mary have been spending their afternoons weeding, moving rocks, planning, and planting! Mary and Chris adopted the planters in front of GiGi’s, and they have some amazing plans! Mary explained that their goal is to “make the outside of GiGi’s just as beautiful, inspiring, and positive...
Summer 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 gigisplayhouse.org/desmoines/programs-summer! GiGi Prep – GiGi Prep is a 6 week...
Were you here when this happened?
Were you here when this happened? "We had about 60 people here on Friday, April 3, very busy and happening. It was a good night, we sang happy birthday to Danny and his family was there. Most memorable is when Michael brought and played his guitar and sang a song. Also,...
GiGi’s ‘i have a voice’ Gala 2015
Thank you to Annie Shelton of Polka Dot Photography for taking these fabulous photos of our GiGi's 'i have a voice' Gala 2015.
GiGi’s Playhouse expands offerings with new facility
This article ran in the Des Moines Register on 2.22.15 Written by:Estela Villanueva-Whitman, Special to the Register GiGi's Playhouse came to Des Moines with the goal of raising awareness about Down syndrome. Five years later, it has a new playhouse in Windsor Heights and plans to provide additional programming for more...
GiGi’s Playhouse is in the Des Moines Register today! Check it out
Check out the Des Moines Register today for their story on GiGi's Playhouse Des Moines. We are so honored they are sharing our story and bringing out awareness for individuals with Down syndrome. Thank you and enjoy! https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/life/living-well/2015/02/22/gigis-playhouse-new-facility/23743905/
Meet Rachel! GiGi’s Playhouse Des Moines Volunteer
Name: Rachel Lindstrom Volunteer Area: Windsor Heights/Des Moines Tell us about yourself (Professional and Family). I work with individuals who are mentally and/or physically disabled in their own home, helping them with their activities of daily living. I have 3 kids Evelyn, Mason and Corbin. Why did you...