Posts Tagged ‘Down syndrome’
Our Program Leaders Are The Best Volunteers!
Every April we celebrate all of our outstanding volunteers. GiGi’s Playhouse has always strived to keep operation costs low so that we put it all back into our programs and support we offer to our families. Volunteers lead our programs, support the participants, and keep our playhouse stocked with the supplies we need. We try…
Read MoreGoing Virtual, Creatively!
Tutoring virtually certainly presents its challenges. “Can you hear me now?” There are many things tutors have to do differently to reach and engage our participants. Individuals with Down syndrome learn better in a multi-sensory approach but that can be challenging to present the learners with things to hold and manipulate when meeting virtually. The…
Read MoreSmall but Mighty!
When GiGi’s Playhouse makes plans for the programs we offer, we take a lot of things into consideration; needs of the participants, number of participants who could benefit from the program, the materials and funds needed to run the program, to name just a few. We were presented with the idea of having a Zumba…
Read MoreLaughs, Drinks and Doing Good: Our Virtual Brew Ha Ha Comedy Night
Brew Ha Ha Kicking off World Down Syndrome Day Celebrations Who could use an evening full of fun and laughter, great drinks and snacks, all from the comfort and safety of your own home? We are excited to kick of World Down Syndrome Day celebrations with our first Brew Ha Ha, Saturday, March 20, 2021 at 7 PM. This virtual event features a comedy show by Rob Snow, a take…
Read MoreGiGi’s Playhouse Detroit is OPEN for February Programs!
GiGi’s Playhouse Detroit is gearing up to re-open our doors for in person programming starting February 1, 2021. Our February calendar is full of fun programs, we hope you are able to join us! While majority of our group programs will be back at the Playhouse, please note that some of our programs will remain…
Read MoreCelebrating Two Years of Impact in Detroit and Beyond
It’s hard to believe we are coming up on two years since our Grand Opening, January 27, 2019. On that freezing cold, yet sunny day, nearly 800 people came to support our brand new Playhouse. We celebrated this space, filled with possibility and dreams to make an impact in the Detroit Down syndrome community. Little did we know what would…
Read MoreJanuary 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 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…
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