The Power of Purpose

The Power of Purpose By Nancy Gianni, Chief Belief Officer | February 3, 2020 | 0  The Power of Purpose!! I spoke this past weekend at a Knights of Columbus retreat in front of hundreds of people who make it their mission to serve others. My mom was my hero and she taught me about serving others not only with her words but with…

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Volunteer Spotlight – Wendy Headrick

Wendy Headrick has been a part of GiGi’s Playhouse Fort Myers from the very beginning.  For Wendy, it all started at a meeting at a local Fort Myers restaurant more than five years ago. She was hooked. After hearing about GiGi’s Playhouse Down syndrome Achievement Centers and the amazing work that they do in the…

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July Events and Programs

      LMNOP ages 0-3 LMNOP is an interactive and engaging program designed to guide parents and young children through learning basic sign language and other forms of communication using music and language based activities.  This program is for individuals with Down syndrome ages Birth to 3 years. Click here to RSVP for Saturday,…

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June Events and Programs

    LMNOP ages 0-3 LMNOP is an interactive and engaging program designed to guide parents and young children through learning basic sign language and other forms of communication using music and language based activities.  This program is for individuals with Down syndrome ages Birth to 3 years. Click here to RSVP for Saturday, June…

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Math Program Wish List

Please help support GiGi’s Playhouse Fort Myers by purchasing one or more of the items listed below for our 1:1 Math tutoring. Thank you for your support.     Click HERE to view & purchase Skoolzy Linking Math Manipulatives.         Click HERE to view & purchase Skoolzy Peg Board Set.    …

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Family Speaker Series 2019 schedule

Family Speaker Series 2019 Schedule         Eliana Tardio – School Advocate Saturday, May 18, 1:30-3   Eliana Tardio is the mother of Emir and Ayelen, both with Down syndrome. Emir is the first student fully included on access points in Lee County and is in Middle School in Three Oaks Elementary. Ayelen…

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May Events & Programs

LMNOP LMNOP is an interactive and engaging program designed to guide parents and young children through learning basic sign language and other forms of communication using music and language based activities.  This program is for individuals with Down syndrome ages Birth to 3 years. Click here to RSVP for LMNOP May 4, 9:30-10:30am   Volunteer…

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May Newsletter

    Playhouse News Our May theme is Cinco De Mayo.     During the month of May our programs will feature activities and lessons with a Cinco De Mayo theme. Some of our activities will include decorating a cactus, pinata play, and making music with maracas.  Join us at the GiGi’s Ranch along with our cactus…

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How Brad Jessen, Board President, found GiGi’s Playhouse

I came to find GiGi’s Playhouse through my daughter Madison (15 years old at that time), who was looking to expand on her volunteerism with those in our community who have special needs. She had and continues to spend every year as a dedicated participant in a high school program called Baker Buddies, which provides…

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