Posts Tagged ‘Activities’
Parent Orientation Speaker Series: Activities & Programs Around Des Moines
Join us Tuesday May 14th from 6:30pm to 7:30pm at the Playhouse for our monthly Parent Orientation Speaker Series. This month the topic is Activities & Programs Around Des Moines. We will have speakers from Very Special Arts, Best Buddies, Challenger League, Link Associates Leisure program, Miracle League, Special Olympics, and Courage League Sports, so…
Read MoreRinging in the New Year full of Dreams & Goals
Looking Ahead to 2013 The Board of Directors is excited to begin reaching for the stars for 2013! Plans to makeover the Teen & Adult Area (of course they are willing to share it with the rest of us) are underway! We dream for this area of the Playhouse to be a place where people…
Read MoreDreams & Goals made into Success
2012 Dreams and Goals What a FANTASTIC year that will shortly be behind us, but looking back we can say, “GiGi’s Playhouse Des Moines DID THAT!” We are very THANKFUL that each of you helped us obtain our goals and dreams for the year, without your support we would have difficulty doing so-THANK YOU! The…
Read More3rd Annual International ‘i have a voice’ Gala
Sponsorship Opportunities Unique from other national fundraisers, GiGi’s Playhouse “i have a voice” Gala will offer sponsors visibility in not one city, but thirteen! This spectacular evening of celebration engages corporate and community leaders, noteworthy celebrities and an evening of heartwarming inspiration to all. As sponsor of the Gala your company will be showcased as…
Read MoreTherapeutic Play Center Idea Board
We have created a monthly “Idea Board” to be used with the new Therapeutic Play Center. Each month a different theme will be posted which will give everyone different ideas/suggestions of how they can use this amazing play area. Our main emphasis will give suggestions to enhance speech and/or communication. We are also trying…
Read More‘i have a voice’ Traveling Galleries in Fort Dodge!
‘one million voices’ and counting Have you seen the ‘i have a voice’ traveling galleries? Have you become a part of our ‘one million voices’ in action? You can take part now!! Go to: www.gigismillionvoices.org and let your voice be heard! For the month of December you can see the GiGi’s Playhouse Des Moines ‘i…
Read MoreHappy Birthday to our Superman!
I was introduced to GiGi’s Playhouse by chance almost 2 years ago when I heard Megan speak at a chamber lunch. I knew immediately that it was a place that I wanted to be a part of. I was greeted with open arms by all and felt like I was being welcomed into a family.…
Read MoreThankful for GiGi’s
Hello GiGi’s friends and families! My name is Jessica, and I am proud to introduce myself as the new Site Coordinator for GiGi’s Playhouse-Des Moines. I started in September, and I already feel like I’m part of the GiGi’s family! At the Therapeutic Play Center Celebration GiGi literally welcomed me with open arms. I was…
Read MoreHealth Professional Profile: Advocate for Down’s awareness; Bargstadt has stake as mom, president of GiGi’s Playhouse
On October 24 the Des Moines Register ran a story about GiGi’s Playhouse and the ‘i have a voice’ Traveling Galleries! Health Professional Profile: Advocate for Down’s awareness Bargstadt has stake as mom, president of GiGi’s Playhouse Daniell Bargstadt had sought a place to gather socially and learn from fellow parents raising children with…
Read MoreDown syndrome Awareness Bows & Headbands
Stop in at GiGi’s Playhouse-Des Moines to purchase your Down syndrome Awareness Bows & Headbands! This is a cool way to show off your support for Down syndrome! These are handcrafted, homemade with love bows and headbands by Bonnie’s Angels! You can purchase each for $6 with 50% going to GiGi’s Playhouse-Des Moines! For more…
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