Program Spotlight: GiGiFIT Adult

Tuesday afternoons are full of movement and exercise at the Playhouse. Our GiGiFIT Adult program takes over our Get Fit Gym and all the open space they can find to work on their fitness.   The GiGiFIT Adult program introduces key movements of foundational, hip strengthening and balance exercises to implement and practice at any stage of life! The program focuses on improving areas of fitness through activities in…

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The Best Programs with even Better Leaders!

As our spring program sessions come to an end and our summer sessions begin, GiGi’s Playhouse Detroit wants to highlight all our wonderful programs that took place and our program leaders who worked so hard the past few months. Each program is designed with a specific purpose in mind and helps each participant reach their best of all. With the help of our incredible volunteers, our participants are able to have fun while learning…

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Moving with Purpose: The GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge

On June 5th, 2021 participants across Metro Detroit moved for acceptance in support of individuals with Down syndrome. The GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge was designed to advocate for belonging and acceptance for all. It was a really special day. Either from one’s backyard, the local park, or the Seaholm High School Track; family, friends, and teachers…

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The Personal Impact of Volunteering at GiGi’s Playhouse Detroit

GiGiFit Adult Detroit

One Volunteer’s Story Rachel Eckert connected with GiGi’s through another great organization – the Miracle League of Michigan. Getting to know several families who have a child with Down syndrome through there, as well as having our Fantastic Friends Program Leader, Nancy Sovran, asking her to lead some group yoga classes, she decided to jump…

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