March 2020 Happenings!

March at the Playhouse

Happy March! We have a full month of programs and fun activities planned this month! World Down Syndrome Day is happening this month and we are gearing up to celebrate! Read on for a snapshot of what’s happening this month and how you can register for the WDSD Sock Hop!

Programs

LMNOP (0-3 year olds)

Language Music N’ Our Peeps (LMNOP) is an interactive and engaging program designed to guide parents and young children through learning basic sign language and other forms of communication while using music and language-based activities.

Click here to RSVP for Saturday, March 7, 2020 @ 10am

GiGiFIT You & I (Newborn-Infant)

GiGiFIT You & I introduces the concepts of GiGiFIT Adult and Infant to parents and caregivers of infants with Down syndrome. The goals of this program are to: 

• Build relationships and friendships with peers – parents and babies! 
• Improve Joint stability, Strength, Endurance, Balance, Coordination, Connection to Your Baby 
• Introduce the “Basic Movements” of the PT activities that you will see in GiGiFIT Infant 
• Provide purposeful activity for Mom/Dad/Caregiver 
• Foster the relationship between caregiver and baby through movement

The Winter 2020 session registration is now closed. Applications for the Summer session will open in April 13, 2020 @ 10AM- stay tuned for more information!

Playhouse Pals (5-8 year olds)

Supports the development of social skills and language through peer to peer interaction in a casual and fun setting. This program also supports gross motor skills through active games, as well as fine motor skills & self-help skills.

Click here to RSVP for Saturday, March 14, 2020 @ 1pm

Kids Club (8-12 year olds)

Supports the development of social skills and language through peer to peer interaction in a casual and fun setting. This program will also support gross motor skills through active games, fine motor and self-help skills through meal/snack preparation and activities.

Click here to RSVP for Saturday, March 28, 2020 @ 1pm

GiGiFIT Teen (13-17 year olds)

GiGiFIT Teen introduces the key movements of foundational exercises, hip strengthening exercises, and vestibular/balance exercises. The goal of this program is to: 

• Provide individuals with Down syndrome with a road map for purposeful, specific, and successful movement across their lifetime! 
• Improve Physical Therapy Goals: Strength, Endurance, Joint Stability, Balance, Coordination, Sequencing, Independent Practice, Lifetime of Participation 
• Improve Fitness: Strength, Endurance, Power, Stamina 
• Improve Balance and Coordination: Joint Stability, Posture, Movement Control 

Registration for the Winter 2020 session is now closed. Applications for the Summer 2020 session will open in April 13, 2020 @ 10AM. Stay tuned for more details!

Art Explosion: Adventures in Soul Journaling (18 and up)

Provides hands-on experience with multiple art media and provides an outlet for individuals with Down syndrome to express themselves, build confidence and socialize with peers.

Click here to RSVP for Sunday, March 22, 2020 @ 1pm

Fantastic Friends (18 and up)

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+.

Click here to RSVP for Friday, March 6 , 2020 @ 7pm

Click here to RSVP for Friday, March 20, 2020 @ 7pm

Music in Motion (18 and up)

Tap into your inner rock star where every voice shines!  This therapeutic use of music and movement builds self-confidence and that strengthens social, communication and motor skills.

Click here to RSVP for Friday, March 27, 2020 @ 7pm

Fantastic Friends: Eating with Brandon (18 and up)

Brandon Movitz, Fitness and Nutrition Specialist, is coming to work with our adults on making healthier eating choices so they can feel better and live a healthy lifestyle. Brandon will focus on a different topic and use hands on learning to teach our adults more about nutrition.

Click here to RSVP for Tuesday, March 24, 2020 @ 3:30pm

GiGiFIT Adult (18 and up)

Introduces the key movements of foundational, hip strengthening, and vestibular/balance exercises, making them successful to implement and practice at any stage of life! Focuses on improving areas of fitness through activities in strength, endurance, joint stability, balance, movement control and more. GiGiFIT promotes wellness through nutrition, pushing through barriers and building self-confidence. The Winter 2020 session begins January 20 and concludes March 25.

Registration for the Winter 2020 session is now closed. Applications for the Summer 2020 session will open April 13, 2020 @ 10AM. Stay tuned for more details!

Open Play (ALL ages welcome)

Promotes positive beginnings for new families, creates awareness opportunities for peers and friends while allowing families to network and support one another. Come ready for fun and a crazy good time! Open to all families of all ages.

Click here to RSVP for Saturday, March 14, 2020 @ 11am

Click here to RSVP for Saturday, March 28, 2020 @ 11am

Other Dates to Consider

Volunteer Orientation

March 14, 2020 @ 10am for more information click here.

World Down Syndrome Day Dance Party!

March 21, 2020 @ Groves High School 2PM-4PM

We’re movin’ tables, stackin’ chairs and planning a rockin’ affair! Join us at Groves for an afternoon of dancing and fun for GiGi’s Playhouse Detroit. Click here to register or make a donation!

Visit the website calendar for additional information!