Posts by Kaitlyn Wojciechowski
January Volunteer Spotlight!
This year we plan to feature one of our volunteers each month on the blog. We hope this gives you an opportunity to get to know the amazing volunteers who help make GiGi’s Playhouse Detroit possible! January Volunteer Spotlight: Allie Plancon Did you know that GiGi’s Playhouse Detroit is run by only one paid staff person?…
Read MoreTo the Moon!
“Well I’d like to visit the moon On a rocket ship high in the air Yes, I’d like to visit the moon But I don’t think I’d like to live there. Though I’d like to look down at the Earth from above I would miss all the places and people I love So, although I…
Read MoreOur Dazzling Dance Program
Did you know we’re launching a new Dance program at GiGi’s Playhouse Detroit? We love to move and groove to our favorite tunes and know you will too! Over the past few months we were so lucky to have two young women step forward and offer to lead our new program. Sarah and Samantha each have different…
Read MoreFitness Goals for the New Year? GiGiFIT Has You Covered!
People with Down syndrome tend to be more relaxed when their muscles are at rest, (hypotonia or low muscle tone) than their peers in the same state of relaxation. This does not mean they are not strong, just that their muscle structure is different. This may mean they rest more in a slouched position with…
Read MoreJune Program & Volunteer Spotlight
We are continuing to feature one of our programs and one of our volunteers each month on the blog. We hope this helps you understand the background and focus of our various programs, as well as give you an opportunity to get to know the amazing volunteers who help make GiGi’s Playhouse Detroit possible! We…
Read MoreMay Program & Volunteer Spotlight
We are continuing to feature one of our programs and one of our volunteers each month on the blog. We hope this helps you understand the background and focus of our various programs, as well as give you an opportunity to get to know the amazing volunteers who help make GiGi’s Playhouse Detroit possible! We…
Read MoreMay 2020 Newsletter
A Message from the Board President Happy Spring! The daffodils are beginning to bloom, buds are beginning to show on the trees, and the warmer spring weather has finally arrived! For me, just seeing the signs of spring makes the whole “Stay At Home” order more bearable. If you are like me you are staying…
Read MoreApril Program & Volunteer Spotlight
Did you know that April is volunteer appreciation month? GiGi’s Playhouse Detroit is so THANKFUL for all our volunteers. Maybe you have volunteered for our 1:1 Literacy Tutoring program, at a signature group program or behind the scenes with admin work, whatever it is – we couldn’t do it without you!! In 2019 our volunteers…
Read MoreA Letter from the Board President
Hello All, I pray this letter finds all of you and your families safe and healthy. It seems surreal that just a few weeks ago we were preparing for our World Down Syndrome Day Sock Hop. We had 42 teams registered and despite having to cancel we still raised a significant portion of our goal!…
Read MoreMarch Program & Volunteer Spotlight
We are continuing to feature one of our programs and one of our volunteers each month on the blog. We hope this helps you understand the background and focus of our various programs, as well as give you an opportunity to get to know the amazing volunteers who help make GiGi’s Playhouse Detroit possible! March…
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