Thanks to the ISHA and NSSLHA Chapters of St. Ambrose, UNI, & University of Iowa!

In order to celebrate Better Hearing and Speech Month in May, ISHA and NSSLHA collaborated on a fundraiser to support GiGi’s Playhouse! The three NSSLHA chapters in Iowa, St. Ambrose, University of Northern Iowa, and University of Iowa, had a friendly competition to raise money and items for GiGi’s Playhouse. The students at University of Iowa raised $235.09 and 111…

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Ringing in the New Year full of Dreams & Goals

Down syndrome Awareness

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…

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Dreams & Goals made into Success

Down syndrome Awareness Center

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…

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Therapeutic Play Center Idea Board

Therapeutic Play Center

     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…

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Happy Birthday to our Superman!

Down syndrome Awareness Center

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.…

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Literacy Volunteer Tutor Training

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

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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Sign Language Classes in the Des Moines Area

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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