Fitness 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...
June 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...
May 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...
May 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...
April 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...
A 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...
March 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...
Social Distancing: Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day
March 21 is established as World Down Syndrome Day because Down syndrome is identified by a third copy of the 21st chromosome, hence 3/21. We are so sad that we will not be together on Saturday to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day. We are all dealing with cabin fever as we protect...
GiGi’s Programs at Home!
We have converted some of our GiGi's signature group programs into at-home programming you can use to keep your kids engaged and learning while schools and GiGi's Playhouse Detroit are closed. LMNOP Theme: Colors Grab your little one and lets talk about the rainbow! Rainbow themed books: End of the...
Lucas: Yes I Can!
Lucas accepting his award. Participant Spotlight Lucas Jackett is a Junior who attends Millington High School. Lucas was recently nominated for the Self Advocating Award through the Michigan Council for Exceptional Children. On March 5, Lucas, his family, and friends traveled to Grand Rapids for Lucas...
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...
February Volunteer & Program Spotlight
This year we plan 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...