Posts Tagged ‘Down syndrome’
Let’s Celebrate
Imagine the Possibilities: Dream it. Build it. Grow it. What a night to celebrate and record-breaking year! The sixth annual ‘i have a voice’ gala was a magical night filled with dreams, possibilities, and growth launching into one of our most impactful years to date as a thriving organization in the Fargo, Moorhead, and state…
Read MoreTrisha’s Why this Giving Hearts Day
Prior to my daughter being born, I knew no one with Down syndrome. Sure – I saw “them” at random functions and passed “them” in stores, but that was all.Then Claire was born. Our worlds were turned upside down and it took quite some time to truly accept her diagnosis. And once we did…our lives…
Read MoreHow your end of the year GIFT impacts local families at GiGi’s Playhouse!
“GiGi’s Playhouse helped give me the courage and comfort after our initial diagnosis. Even though it took me a while to finally become brave enough to meet with Heather, but once we did, it opened a door to start exploring what the GiGi’s community could do for our family moving forward. After rescheduling meetings with…
Read MoreLet’s Celebrate
Let’s Celebrate…November was a big month for GiGi’s Playhouse Fargo! Programs were in full force and since reopening our doors on October 8, 2022, we had over 785+ program participation hours throughout 14 programs. It has been a true blessing to be back in a life-changing space to bring out the ‘Best of All’ in…
Read MoreLet’s LAUNCH into 2023 Programs!
We invite your family to join GiGi’s Playhouse Fargo for 2023 spring session in-person at the Playhouse. Spring session will start January 9, 2023. In order to participate in programming, we ask that your family RSVP to all signature/therapeutic programs. This helps prepare our team to ensure we have enough volunteers and program supplies for…
Read MoreFun Frozen Recipes for Spring
Are you itching for warmer weather? Spring is here! For National Nutrition Month, we are excited to share two fun recipes for sweet (and healthy) frozen treats to give you a little taste of summer and soothe your spring fever. This recipe for homemade fruit & yogurt popsicles is a super fun and easy way…
Read MoreBest of All in 2020
As we OPEN new doors into the New Year…let’s celebrate GiGi’s Playhouse Fargo Best of All moments in 2020! 5 years in the Fargo/Moorhead community 3,500 program participation hours 4,000 volunteer hours 237 dedicated volunteers 150 educational enrichment programs (virtual and in-person) 160 GiGiFIT classes (virtual and in-person) Launched the following NEW programs: One-on-one Math…
Read MoreGiGi’s Chefs put the P-in-Party!
This summer GiGi’s Playhouse Fargo continued to celebrate the ‘Best of All’ in program participants through GiGi’s At Home, Live and On Demand virtual programs. The Fargo Playhouse piloted a new program this summer called GiGi’s Kitchen. GiGi’s Kitchen is designed to emphasize the importance of health and wellness through nutrition education, kitchen safety, food…
Read MoreMy Dad is Rad
“My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person: He believed in me.” – Jim Valvano Let us celebrate your Dad and Dad-Like figures for this upcoming Father’s Day. Ms. Becky from GiGi’s Playhouse Fargo has some at home crafts you can complete as a family to celebrate your dad. My Dad…
Read MoreGiGi’s at Home – Virtual Programs Launched
GiGi’s Playhouse Fargo has officially launched GiGi’s at Home, virtual purposeful programs for all ages. Social distancing cannot keep us from learning and engaging with our Playhouse friends! We invite ALL GiGi’s Playhouse Fargo families to participate. GiGi’s Fargo at Home Live GiGi’s at Home Live and On Demand All live classes will be taking…
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