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GiGi's Playhouse Hoffman Estates • 2350 West Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
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LMNOP @ 10 am CST
LMNOP @ 10 am CST
This program is for children infancy through 3 years old. Celia, Austin and Katty from GiGi’s Playhouse Madison are excited to see you all! We are diving into sports this week! Have something to drum and let's get moving! LMNOP is an interactive and engaging program designed to guide parents and young children through learning…
CANCELLED – Friends, Fun and Fitness – HIIT @ 1 pm CST
CANCELLED – Friends, Fun and Fitness – HIIT @ 1 pm CST
COACH ERIN WILL BE BACK NEXT WEEK Today’s Friends Fun & Fitness -HIIT program is brought to us by Ms Erin Alexeff from GiGi’s Playhouse Cleveland, this training is designed for all abilities and is high intensity. Although moderate physical activity is safe for most people, health experts suggest that you consult your physician prior…
Art Explosion @ 4:30 pm CST
Art Explosion @ 4:30 pm CST
This program is recommended for all ages. Jack, Kristan, and Iris are so excited to bring Art Explosion to GiGi’s At Home! Art Explosion will provide a hands-on experience with multiple art media and provide an outlet for self-expression, confidence building, and socialization. Projects and materials needed will vary each week. This week we will…
Fantastic Friends: World Skills @ 5:30 pm CST
Fantastic Friends: World Skills @ 5:30 pm CST
GiGi’s Playhouse Madison and volunteers from Edgewood College are bringing us 10 weeks of Fantastic Friends centered around real-world skills! This week is all about Career Exploration! You find the lesson plan and printable materials here! We will socialize in the first 15 minutes with friends and then jump into some discussions around world skills needed…
3 events,
GiGiFIT Teen @ 5 PM CST
GiGiFIT Teen @ 5 PM CST
This program is for ages 13+. ENROLLMENT IS CLOSED FOR THE WINTER 2021 SESSION. GiGiFIT Teen – Introduces the key movements of foundational, hip strengthening and vestibular/balance exercises, we focus on improving areas of fitness through activities in strength, endurance, joint stability, balance, movement control and more. GiGiFIT Teen incorporates age appropriate activities that teens can be successful with and strengthen…
Fantastic Friends: Healthy Living @ 6 pm CST
Fantastic Friends: Healthy Living @ 6 pm CST
GiGi’s Playhouse Madison and volunteers from Edgewood College are bringing us 10 weeks of Fantastic Friends centered around healthy living! We will socialize in the first 15 minutes with friends and then prepare a healthy, gluten free/dairy free snack and eat together while talking about how we can make healthy choices at home in our everyday…
Family Speaker: How I Learn @ 7 PM CDT
Family Speaker: How I Learn @ 7 PM CDT
Family Speaker Talk: How I Learn Information is perfect for Caregivers, Educators & Healthcare workers. Maybe you know a family member, a student, a neighbor, a classmate with Down syndrome, or maybe you have Down syndrome yourself, we want to share some of our tools for learning and communication, so you pass it on! In…
4 events,
Teen Tastic @ 4 pm CST
Teen Tastic @ 4 pm CST
Recommended for ages 13-17 years olds. Teen Tastic is brought to us by GiGi’s Playhouse Madison! This week we will be talking all things music! Some supplies to have on hand ar as follows: Scissors Plastic Straws (5) Construction Paper Tape or Glue Teen Tastic – Focuses on building social skills with friends without Down syndrome by participating in team-based activities in…
GiGi’s Kitchen Adult @ 4 pm CST
GiGi’s Kitchen Adult @ 4 pm CST
This program serves adults 18+ The GiGi’s Playhouse Annapolis cooking team are excited to see you all! Today we will be working on our food prep skills while preparing Chicken Cacciatore. YUM! Ingredients: • 6 chicken thighs bone in, skin on, trimmed of excess fat • Kosher salt and black pepper (optional) • 2 Tablespoons…
Art Explosion @ 6 pm CST
Art Explosion @ 6 pm CST
This program is recommended for all ages. Mrs. Teplitz from GiGi’s Playhouse El Paso is so excited to bring Art Explosion to GiGi’s At Home! Art Explosion will provide a hands-on experience with multiple art media and provide an outlet for self-expression, confidence building, and socialization. Projects and materials needed will vary each week. This…
GiGi’s Drama Troupe – Kids @ 6 pm CST
GiGi’s Drama Troupe – Kids @ 6 pm CST
Join us and Ms. Victoria from People Like Us for a 10 week drama course designed specifically for GiGi's Playhouse! We will be Putting On A Production and learning all about theatre and drama! It will culminate in a live show of Little Red Riding Hood. There is limited enrollment for this pilot launch of…
5 events,
GiGiFIT Teen/Adult @ 10 AM CST
GiGiFIT Teen/Adult @ 10 AM CST
There is no class on 2/25/2021. ENROLLMENT IS CLOSED FOR THE WINTER 2021 SESSION. Spring Registration opens on February 22nd, 2021. You MUST enroll for this class, which is different than our typical RSVP. This class is now operating as it would in a brick and mortar playhouse, and is a pre-register enrollment based class…
Yoga @ 11 am CST
Yoga @ 11 am CST
This program is for all ages. Today’s Yoga is brought to us by Erin Alexeff from GiGi’s Playhouse Cleveland, this program is designed for all abilities and is low-medium intensity. Although moderate physical activity is safe for most people, health experts suggest that you consult your physician prior to beginning an exercise program. Please…
GiGi’s Drama Troupe – Adults @ 1 pm CST
GiGi’s Drama Troupe – Adults @ 1 pm CST
Join us and Ms. Victoria from People Like Us for a 10 week drama course designed specifically for GiGi's Playhouse! We will be Putting On A Production and learning all about theatre and drama! It will culminate in a live show of Little Red Riding Hood. There is limited enrollment for this pilot launch of…
GiGi’s Drama Troupe – Teens @ 4:30 pm CST
GiGi’s Drama Troupe – Teens @ 4:30 pm CST
Join us and Ms. Victoria from People Like Us for a 10 week drama course designed specifically for GiGi's Playhouse! We will be Putting On A Production and learning all about theatre and drama! It will culminate in a live show of Little Red Riding Hood. There is limited enrollment for this pilot launch of…
Ask the Expert: COVID Vaccine & Down syndrome @ 6pm CT/7pmET/5pmMT/4pm PT
Ask the Expert: COVID Vaccine & Down syndrome @ 6pm CT/7pmET/5pmMT/4pm PT
Dr. Hannah Graham graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. She completed her residency training at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, IL, where she spent time working at the Adult Down Syndrome Center. She is now a family medicine physician with Amita Health Medical Group in Chicago, IL. Dr. Graham works…
3 events,
GiGi’s Kitchen – Cooking @ 11 am CST
GiGi’s Kitchen – Cooking @ 11 am CST
This program is recommended for ages all ages. Shari and Heather from GiGi’s Playhouse Hoffman Estates are excited to see you all! Black Bean & Sweet Potato Rice Bowls Ingredients ¾ cup uncooked long grain rice ¼ teaspoon garlic salt 1 ½ cups water 3 Tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced 1…
GiGiFIT Kids @ 3 PM CST
GiGiFIT Kids @ 3 PM CST
This program is for ages 5-12 years old. ENROLLMENT FOR THE WINTER 2021 SESSION IS CLOSED. GiGiFIT Kids – GiGiFIT Kids combines key movements from GiGiFIT Teen and advanced progressions of activities from GiGiFIT Toddler to help improve strength, balance, coordination, peer interaction and to build a lifelong love of physical activity. GiGiFIT Kids is not just purposeful play it is our special work out-time…
Teen Tastic @ 4 pm CST Bi-Weekly
Teen Tastic @ 4 pm CST Bi-Weekly
Recommended for ages 13-17 years olds. Teen Tastic is brought to us by GiGi’s Playhouse Rochester! Our leaders Josh, Haley and Jess are excited to see you all! Teen Tastic – Focuses on building social skills with friends without Down syndrome by participating in team-based activities in a casual and fun setting. Skill development includes understanding compromise, turn-taking and problem-solving abilities. RSVP below to…
1 event,
Down to Dance: Winter @ 9:30 AM CST
Down to Dance: Winter @ 9:30 AM CST
In collaboration with GiGi’s Playhouse Gainesville, Down to Dance is offering a free VIRTUAL Dance workshop series this winter! We are so excited and welcome individuals of ALL AGES. Our workshops will be held on Saturdays at 9:30 am CST for 30-45 minutes. Our winter series will include a VIRTUAL recital in March where all…
0 events,
4 events,
LMNOP @ 10 am CST
LMNOP @ 10 am CST
This program is for children infancy through 3 years old. Celia, Austin and Katty from GiGi’s Playhouse Madison are excited to see you all! LMNOP is an interactive and engaging program designed to guide parents and young children through learning basic sign language and other forms of communication while using music and language-based activities. RSVP…
Friends, Fun and Fitness – HIIT @ 1 pm CST
Friends, Fun and Fitness – HIIT @ 1 pm CST
Today’s Friends Fun & Fitness -HIIT program is brought to us by Erin Alexeff from GiGi's Playhouse Cleveland, this training is designed for all abilities and is high intensity. Although moderate physical activity is safe for most people, health experts suggest that you consult your physician prior to beginning an exercise program. Please use caution…
Art Explosion @ 4:30 pm CST
Art Explosion @ 4:30 pm CST
This program is recommended for all ages. Jack, Kristan, and Iris are so excited to bring Art Explosion to GiGi’s At Home! Art Explosion will provide a hands-on experience with multiple art media and provide an outlet for self-expression, confidence building, and socialization. Projects and materials needed will vary each week. This week is a…
Fantastic Friends: World Skills @ 5:30 pm CST
Fantastic Friends: World Skills @ 5:30 pm CST
All adults welcome from ages 18 and up. GiGi’s Playhouse Madison and volunteers from Edgewood College are bringing us 10 weeks of Fantastic Friends centered around real-world skills! We will socialize in the first 15 minutes with friends and then jump into some discussions around world skills needed to navigate as an adult in 2021.…
3 events,
GiGiFIT Teen @ 5 PM CST
GiGiFIT Teen @ 5 PM CST
This program is for ages 13+. ENROLLMENT IS CLOSED FOR THE WINTER 2021 SESSION. GiGiFIT Teen – Introduces the key movements of foundational, hip strengthening and vestibular/balance exercises, we focus on improving areas of fitness through activities in strength, endurance, joint stability, balance, movement control and more. GiGiFIT Teen incorporates age appropriate activities that teens can be successful with and strengthen…
Volunteer Orientation @ 6ET/5CT/4MT/3PT
Volunteer Orientation @ 6ET/5CT/4MT/3PT
Interested in becoming a volunteer at GiGi’s Playhouse? As we work behind the scenes to build virtual programming and prepare for upcoming programs and events for when we re-open, we rely on our volunteers to make this possible. Join us for this virtual and interactive volunteer orientation to learn about the GiGi’s Playhouse organization and…
Fantastic Friends: Healthy Living @ 6 pm CST
Fantastic Friends: Healthy Living @ 6 pm CST
GiGi’s Playhouse Madison and volunteers from Edgewood College are bringing us 10 weeks of Fantastic Friends centered around healthy living! We will socialize in the first 15 minutes with friends and then prepare a healthy, gluten free/dairy free snack and eat together while talking about how we can make healthy choices at home in our everyday…
4 events,
Teen Tastic @ 4 pm CST
Teen Tastic @ 4 pm CST
Recommended for ages 13-17 years olds. Teen Tastic is brought to us by GiGi’s Playhouse Madison! Teen Tastic – Focuses on building social skills with friends without Down syndrome by participating in team-based activities in a casual and fun setting. Skill development includes understanding compromise, turn-taking and problem-solving abilities. RSVP below to let us know you will be joining us, check your inbox…
GiGi’s Kitchen Adult @ 4 pm CST
GiGi’s Kitchen Adult @ 4 pm CST
This program serves adults 18+ The GiGi’s Playhouse Annapolis cooking team are excited to see you all! Today we will be working on our food prep skills while preparing Korean Beef Tacos! YUM! Korean Beef Tacos Serves 4 1 pound shaved beef (if unavailable, can thinly slice sirloin steak *have this prepped before class) 1/2 white…
Art Explosion @ 6 PM CST
Art Explosion @ 6 PM CST
This program is recommended for all ages. Mrs. Teplitz from GiGi’s Playhouse El Paso is so excited to bring Art Explosion to GiGi’s At Home! Art Explosion will provide a hands-on experience with multiple art media and provide an outlet for self-expression, confidence building, and socialization. Projects and materials needed will vary each week. Project…
GiGi’s Drama Troupe – Kids @ 6 pm CST
GiGi’s Drama Troupe – Kids @ 6 pm CST
Join us and Ms. Victoria from People Like Us for a 10 week drama course designed specifically for GiGi's Playhouse! We will be Putting On A Production and learning all about theatre and drama! It will culminate in a live show of Little Red Riding Hood. There is limited enrollment for this pilot launch of…
5 events,
GiGiFIT Teen/Adult @ 10 AM CST
GiGiFIT Teen/Adult @ 10 AM CST
There is no class on 2/25/2021. ENROLLMENT IS CLOSED FOR THE WINTER 2021 SESSION. Spring Registration opens on February 22nd, 2021. You MUST enroll for this class, which is different than our typical RSVP. This class is now operating as it would in a brick and mortar playhouse, and is a pre-register enrollment based class…
Yoga @ 11 am CST
Yoga @ 11 am CST
This program is for all ages. Today’s Yoga is brought to us by Erin Alexeff from GiGi’s Playhouse Cleveland, this program is designed for all abilities and is low-medium intensity. Although moderate physical activity is safe for most people, health experts suggest that you consult your physician prior to beginning an exercise program. Please…
GiGi’s Drama Troupe – Adults @ 1 pm CST
GiGi’s Drama Troupe – Adults @ 1 pm CST
Join us and Ms. Victoria from People Like Us for a 10 week drama course designed specifically for GiGi's Playhouse! We will be Putting On A Production and learning all about theatre and drama! It will culminate in a live show of Little Red Riding Hood. There is limited enrollment for this pilot launch of…
GiGi’s Drama Troupe – Teens @ 4:30 pm CST
GiGi’s Drama Troupe – Teens @ 4:30 pm CST
Join us and Ms. Victoria from People Like Us for a 10 week drama course designed specifically for GiGi's Playhouse! We will be Putting On A Production and learning all about theatre and drama! It will culminate in a live show of Little Red Riding Hood. There is limited enrollment for this pilot launch of…
Family Speaker: Person-Centered Planning & Transitions with Kenzie Clark @ 6 pm CST
Family Speaker: Person-Centered Planning & Transitions with Kenzie Clark @ 6 pm CST
At Able Transition we work with individuals and families to build a path forward. We focus on the individuals strengths, abilities, preferences, desires and dreams and turn it into a life-long plan. The adult’s ideal lifelong plan is done building out a visual and written plan for every area of adult life. Parents access peace and…
2 events,
GiGi’s Kitchen – Cooking @ 11 am CST
GiGi’s Kitchen – Cooking @ 11 am CST
This program is recommended for ages all ages. Shari and Heather from GiGi’s Playhouse Hoffman Estates are excited to see you all! Garden Risotto Ingredients 1 ½ cups uncooked arborio rice ½ pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into ¾-inch pieces 4 ½ cups reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 medium onion, chopped 2 gloves garlic, minced …
GiGiFIT Kids @ 3 PM CST
GiGiFIT Kids @ 3 PM CST
This program is for ages 5-12 years old. ENROLLMENT FOR THE WINTER 2021 SESSION IS CLOSED. GiGiFIT Kids – GiGiFIT Kids combines key movements from GiGiFIT Teen and advanced progressions of activities from GiGiFIT Toddler to help improve strength, balance, coordination, peer interaction and to build a lifelong love of physical activity. GiGiFIT Kids is not just purposeful play it is our special work out-time…
1 event,
Down to Dance: Winter @ 9:30 AM CST
Down to Dance: Winter @ 9:30 AM CST
In collaboration with GiGi’s Playhouse Gainesville, Down to Dance is offering a free VIRTUAL Dance workshop series this winter! We are so excited and welcome individuals of ALL AGES. Our workshops will be held on Saturdays at 9:30 am CST for 30-45 minutes. Our winter series will include a VIRTUAL recital in March where all…
0 events,
2 events,
LMNOP @ 10 am CST
LMNOP @ 10 am CST
This program is for children infancy through 3 years old. Celia, Austin and Katty from GiGi’s Playhouse Madison are excited to see you all! LMNOP is an interactive and engaging program designed to guide parents and young children through learning basic sign language and other forms of communication while using music and language-based activities. RSVP…
Fantastic Friends: World Skills @ 5:30 pm CST
Fantastic Friends: World Skills @ 5:30 pm CST
Our leads Kim and Alexis are on spring break this week. There will be no class today, class will be back next week at its regularly scheduled time. GiGi’s Playhouse Madison and volunteers from Edgewood College are bringing us 10 weeks of Fantastic Friends centered around real-world skills! We will socialize in the first 15 minutes…
2 events,
GiGiFIT Teen @ 5 PM CST
GiGiFIT Teen @ 5 PM CST
This program is for ages 13+. ENROLLMENT IS CLOSED FOR THE WINTER 2021 SESSION. GiGiFIT Teen – Introduces the key movements of foundational, hip strengthening and vestibular/balance exercises, we focus on improving areas of fitness through activities in strength, endurance, joint stability, balance, movement control and more. GiGiFIT Teen incorporates age appropriate activities that teens can be successful with and strengthen…
Fantastic Friends: Healthy Living @ 6 pm CST
Fantastic Friends: Healthy Living @ 6 pm CST
GiGi’s Playhouse Madison and volunteers from Edgewood College are bringing us 10 weeks of Fantastic Friends centered around healthy living! We will socialize in the first 15 minutes with friends and then prepare a healthy, gluten free/dairy free snack and eat together while talking about how we can make healthy choices at home in our everyday…
4 events,
Teen Tastic @ 4 pm CST
Teen Tastic @ 4 pm CST
Recommended for ages 13-17 years olds. Teen Tastic is brought to us by GiGi’s Playhouse Madison! Teen Tastic – Focuses on building social skills with friends without Down syndrome by participating in team-based activities in a casual and fun setting. Skill development includes understanding compromise, turn-taking and problem-solving abilities. RSVP below to let us know you will be joining us, check your inbox for…
GiGi’s Kitchen @ 4 pm CST
GiGi’s Kitchen @ 4 pm CST
This program serves adults 18+ The GiGi’s Playhouse Annapolis cooking team are excited to see you all! Today we will be working on our food prep skills while preparing Irish Soda Bread! YUM! Ingredients: • 4 cups unbleached flour, un-sifted • 1 teaspoon baking soda • 1 teaspoon baking powder • 1 teaspoon salt •…
GiGi’s Drama Troupe – Kids @ 6 pm CST
GiGi’s Drama Troupe – Kids @ 6 pm CST
Join us and Ms. Victoria from People Like Us for a 10 week drama course designed specifically for GiGi's Playhouse! We will be Putting On A Production and learning all about theatre and drama! It will culminate in a live show of Little Red Riding Hood. There is limited enrollment for this pilot launch of…
Art Explosion @ 6 pm CST
Art Explosion @ 6 pm CST
This program is recommended for all ages. Mrs. Teplitz from GiGi’s Playhouse El Paso is so excited to bring Art Explosion to GiGi’s At Home! Art Explosion will provide a hands-on experience with multiple art media and provide an outlet for self-expression, confidence building, and socialization. Projects and materials needed will vary each week. Project…
6 events,
GiGiFIT Teen/Adult @ 10 AM CST
GiGiFIT Teen/Adult @ 10 AM CST
There is no class on 2/25/2021. ENROLLMENT IS CLOSED FOR THE WINTER 2021 SESSION. Spring Registration opens on February 22nd, 2021. You MUST enroll for this class, which is different than our typical RSVP. This class is now operating as it would in a brick and mortar playhouse, and is a pre-register enrollment based class…
Yoga @ 11 am CST
Yoga @ 11 am CST
This program is for all ages. Today’s Yoga is brought to us by Erin Alexeff from GiGi’s Playhouse Cleveland, this program is designed for all abilities and is low-medium intensity. Although moderate physical activity is safe for most people, health experts suggest that you consult your physician prior to beginning an exercise program. Please use…
GiGi’s Drama Troupe – Adults @ 1 pm CST
GiGi’s Drama Troupe – Adults @ 1 pm CST
Join us and Ms. Victoria from People Like Us for a 10 week drama course designed specifically for GiGi's Playhouse! We will be Putting On A Production and learning all about theatre and drama! It will culminate in a live show of Little Red Riding Hood. There is limited enrollment for this pilot launch of…
GiGi’s Drama Troupe – Teens @ 4:30 pm CST
GiGi’s Drama Troupe – Teens @ 4:30 pm CST
Join us and Ms. Victoria from People Like Us for a 10 week drama course designed specifically for GiGi's Playhouse! We will be Putting On A Production and learning all about theatre and drama! It will culminate in a live show of Little Red Riding Hood. There is limited enrollment for this pilot launch of…
Destination Discovery @ 3:30 pm CST
Destination Discovery @ 3:30 pm CST
GiGi's Playhouse Hillsborough and their Occupational Therapy interns, Arianna and Lauren, are happy to bring 8 weeks of Destination Discovery to GiGi's At Home! Our first week will be all about Luck! Some supplies to have on hand are: • Crayons or markers or paint • Paint brush (optional) • Paper • Yellow/gold construction paper…
Family Speaker: Dual Diagnosis with Down syndrome
Family Speaker: Dual Diagnosis with Down syndrome
We are excited to introduce you to Megan Cox. Megan is an experienced and innovative Board Certified Behavior Analyst and School Psychologist. Megan earned her undergraduate Psychology degree at Michigan State University and her Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Boston College. She earned a Certificate of Advanced Graduate study in School Psychology from…
3 events,
GiGi’s Kitchen – Cooking @ 11 am CST
GiGi’s Kitchen – Cooking @ 11 am CST
This program is recommended for ages all ages. Shari and Heather from GiGi’s Playhouse Hoffman Estates are excited to see you all! Shepard's Pie is on todays menu! Ingredients Meat filling: 2 Tablespoons olive oil 1 cup chopped yellow onion 1 pound lean ground beef or ground lamb 2 teaspoon dried parsley leaves 1 teaspoon dried…
GiGiFIT Kids @ 3 PM CST
GiGiFIT Kids @ 3 PM CST
This program is for ages 5-12 years old. ENROLLMENT FOR THE WINTER 2021 SESSION IS CLOSED. GiGiFIT Kids – GiGiFIT Kids combines key movements from GiGiFIT Teen and advanced progressions of activities from GiGiFIT Toddler to help improve strength, balance, coordination, peer interaction and to build a lifelong love of physical activity. GiGiFIT Kids is not just purposeful play it is our special work out-time…
Teen Tastic @ 4 pm CST Bi-Weekly
Teen Tastic @ 4 pm CST Bi-Weekly
Recommended for ages 13-17 years olds. Teen Tastic is brought to us by GiGi’s Playhouse Rochester! Our leaders Josh, Haley and Jess are excited to see you all! Teen Tastic – Focuses on building social skills with friends without Down syndrome by participating in team-based activities in a casual and fun setting. Skill development includes understanding compromise, turn-taking and problem-solving abilities. RSVP below to…
1 event,
Down to Dance: Winter @ 9:30 AM CST
Down to Dance: Winter @ 9:30 AM CST
In collaboration with GiGi’s Playhouse Gainesville, Down to Dance is offering a free VIRTUAL Dance workshop series this winter! We are so excited and welcome individuals of ALL AGES. Our workshops will be held on Saturdays at 9:30 am CST for 30-45 minutes. Our winter series will include a VIRTUAL recital in March where all…
1 event,
Down To Dance – World Down Syndrome Day Recital @ 9:30 am CST
Down To Dance – World Down Syndrome Day Recital @ 9:30 am CST
Family and Friends, join us for the Down to Dance Recital on World Down Syndrome Day! Our group of dancers and volunteers have worked so hard over the last 8 weeks to bring you a program you won't forget. RSVP below for a ticket link sent directly to your inbox! In collaboration with GiGi’s Playhouse…
2 events,
LMNOP @ 10 am CST
LMNOP @ 10 am CST
This program is for children infancy through 3 years old. Celia, Austin and Katty from GiGi’s Playhouse Madison are excited to see you all! LMNOP is an interactive and engaging program designed to guide parents and young children through learning basic sign language and other forms of communication while using music and language-based activities. RSVP…
Fantastic Friends: World Skills @ 5:30 pm CST
Fantastic Friends: World Skills @ 5:30 pm CST
GiGi’s Playhouse Madison and volunteers from Edgewood College are bringing us 10 weeks of Fantastic Friends centered around real-world skills! We will socialize in the first 15 minutes with friends and then jump into some discussions around world skills needed to navigate as an adult in 2021. We will talk about money and shopping, being with…
2 events,
GiGiFIT Teen @ 5 PM CST
GiGiFIT Teen @ 5 PM CST
This program is for ages 13+. ENROLLMENT IS CLOSED FOR THE WINTER 2021 SESSION. GiGiFIT Teen – Introduces the key movements of foundational, hip strengthening and vestibular/balance exercises, we focus on improving areas of fitness through activities in strength, endurance, joint stability, balance, movement control and more. GiGiFIT Teen incorporates age appropriate activities that teens can be successful with and strengthen…
Fantastic Friends: Healthy Living @ 6 pm CST
Fantastic Friends: Healthy Living @ 6 pm CST
GiGi’s Playhouse Madison and volunteers from Edgewood College are bringing us 10 weeks of Fantastic Friends centered around healthy living! We will socialize in the first 15 minutes with friends and then prepare a healthy, gluten free/dairy free snack and eat together while talking about how we can make healthy choices at home in our everyday…
4 events,
Teen Tastic @ 4 pm CST
Teen Tastic @ 4 pm CST
Recommended for ages 13-17 years olds. Teen Tastic is brought to us by GiGi’s Playhouse Madison! Teen Tastic – Focuses on building social skills with friends without Down syndrome by participating in team-based activities in a casual and fun setting. Skill development includes understanding compromise, turn-taking and problem-solving abilities. RSVP below to let us know you will be joining us, check your inbox for…
GiGi’s Kitchen @ 4 pm CST
GiGi’s Kitchen @ 4 pm CST
This program serves adults 18+ The GiGi’s Playhouse Annapolis cooking team are excited to see you all! Today we will be working on our food prep skills while preparing Sheet Pan Veggies and Sausage! YUM! Ingredients: • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (or ¼ cup olive oil) • 1 Lemon - Zest and juice •…
GiGi’s Drama Troupe – Kids @ 6 pm CST
GiGi’s Drama Troupe – Kids @ 6 pm CST
Join us and Ms. Victoria from People Like Us for a 10 week drama course designed specifically for GiGi's Playhouse! We will be Putting On A Production and learning all about theatre and drama! It will culminate in a live show of Little Red Riding Hood. There is limited enrollment for this pilot launch of…
Art Explosion @ 6 pm CST
Art Explosion @ 6 pm CST
This program is recommended for all ages. Mrs. Teplitz from GiGi’s Playhouse El Paso is so excited to bring Art Explosion to GiGi’s At Home! Art Explosion will provide a hands-on experience with multiple art media and provide an outlet for self-expression, confidence building, and socialization. Projects and materials needed will vary each week. Project…
5 events,
GiGiFIT Teen/Adult @ 10 AM CST
GiGiFIT Teen/Adult @ 10 AM CST
There is no class on 2/25/2021. ENROLLMENT IS CLOSED FOR THE WINTER 2021 SESSION. Spring Registration opens on February 22nd, 2021. You MUST enroll for this class, which is different than our typical RSVP. This class is now operating as it would in a brick and mortar playhouse, and is a pre-register enrollment based class…
Yoga @ 11 am CST
Yoga @ 11 am CST
This program is for all ages. Today’s Yoga is brought to us by Erin Alexeff from GiGi’s Playhouse Cleveland, this program is designed for all abilities and is low-medium intensity. Although moderate physical activity is safe for most people, health experts suggest that you consult your physician prior to beginning an exercise program. Please use…
GiGi’s Drama Troupe – Adults @ 1 pm CST
GiGi’s Drama Troupe – Adults @ 1 pm CST
Join us and Ms. Victoria from People Like Us for a 10 week drama course designed specifically for GiGi's Playhouse! We will be Putting On A Production and learning all about theatre and drama! It will culminate in a live show of Little Red Riding Hood. There is limited enrollment for this pilot launch of…
GiGi’s Drama Troupe – Teens @ 4:30 pm CST
GiGi’s Drama Troupe – Teens @ 4:30 pm CST
Join us and Ms. Victoria from People Like Us for a 10 week drama course designed specifically for GiGi's Playhouse! We will be Putting On A Production and learning all about theatre and drama! It will culminate in a live show of Little Red Riding Hood. There is limited enrollment for this pilot launch of…
Volunteer Orientation @ 6ET/5CT/4MT/3PT
Volunteer Orientation @ 6ET/5CT/4MT/3PT
Interested in becoming a volunteer at GiGi’s Playhouse? As we work behind the scenes to build virtual programming and prepare for upcoming programs and events for when we re-open, we rely on our volunteers to make this possible. Join us for this virtual and interactive volunteer orientation to learn about the GiGi’s Playhouse organization and…
2 events,
GiGi’s Kitchen – Cooking @ 11 am CST
GiGi’s Kitchen – Cooking @ 11 am CST
This program is recommended for ages all ages. Shari and Heather from GiGi’s Playhouse Hoffman Estates are excited to see you all! Chicken Parmesan Stuffed Shells is on todays menu! Ingredients 1 lb. Jumbo shells 3 cups shredded mozzarella, divided ½ cup freshly grated parmesan, plus more for serving 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 ¼…
GiGiFIT Kids @ 3 PM CST
GiGiFIT Kids @ 3 PM CST
This program is for ages 5-12 years old. ENROLLMENT FOR THE WINTER 2021 SESSION IS CLOSED. GiGiFIT Kids – GiGiFIT Kids combines key movements from GiGiFIT Teen and advanced progressions of activities from GiGiFIT Toddler to help improve strength, balance, coordination, peer interaction and to build a lifelong love of physical activity. GiGiFIT Kids is not just purposeful play it is our special work out-time…
0 events,
0 events,
2 events,
LMNOP @ 10 am CST
LMNOP @ 10 am CST
This program is for children infancy through 3 years old. Celia, Austin and Katty from GiGi’s Playhouse Madison are excited to see you all! LMNOP is an interactive and engaging program designed to guide parents and young children through learning basic sign language and other forms of communication while using music and language-based activities. RSVP…
Fantastic Friends: World Skills @ 5:30 pm CST
Fantastic Friends: World Skills @ 5:30 pm CST
GiGi’s Playhouse Madison and volunteers from Edgewood College are bringing us 10 weeks of Fantastic Friends centered around real-world skills! We will socialize in the first 15 minutes with friends and then jump into some discussions around world skills needed to navigate as an adult in 2021. We will talk about money and shopping, being with…
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Fantastic Friends: Healthy Living @ 6 pm CST
Fantastic Friends: Healthy Living @ 6 pm CST
GiGi’s Playhouse Madison and volunteers from Edgewood College are bringing us 10 weeks of Fantastic Friends centered around healthy living! We will socialize in the first 15 minutes with friends and then prepare a healthy, gluten free/dairy free snack and eat together while talking about how we can make healthy choices at home in our everyday…
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Teen Tastic @ 4 pm CST
Teen Tastic @ 4 pm CST
Recommended for ages 13-17 years olds. Teen Tastic is brought to us by GiGi’s Playhouse Madison! Teen Tastic – Focuses on building social skills with friends without Down syndrome by participating in team-based activities in a casual and fun setting. Skill development includes understanding compromise, turn-taking and problem-solving abilities. RSVP below to let us know you will be joining us, check your inbox for…
GiGi’s Kitchen @ 4 pm CST
GiGi’s Kitchen @ 4 pm CST
This program serves adults 18+ The GiGi’s Playhouse Annapolis cooking team are excited to see you all! Today we will be working on our food prep skills while preparing Beef and Guinness Pasties! Ingredients: • 1 pound ground beef • ¼ pound (about 4 thick slices) bacon, chopped • 1 onion, chopped • 1 6oz…
GiGi’s Drama Troupe – Kids @ 6 pm CST
GiGi’s Drama Troupe – Kids @ 6 pm CST
Join us and Ms. Victoria from People Like Us for a 10 week drama course designed specifically for GiGi's Playhouse! We will be Putting On A Production and learning all about theatre and drama! It will culminate in a live show of Little Red Riding Hood. There is limited enrollment for this pilot launch of…
Art Explosion @ 6 pm CST
Art Explosion @ 6 pm CST
This program is recommended for all ages. Mrs. Teplitz from GiGi’s Playhouse El Paso is so excited to bring Art Explosion to GiGi’s At Home! Art Explosion will provide a hands-on experience with multiple art media and provide an outlet for self-expression, confidence building, and socialization. Projects and materials needed will vary each week. Project…
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Yoga @ 11 am CST
Yoga @ 11 am CST
This program is for all ages. Today’s Yoga is brought to us by Erin Alexeff from GiGi’s Playhouse Cleveland, this program is designed for all abilities and is low-medium intensity. Although moderate physical activity is safe for most people, health experts suggest that you consult your physician prior to beginning an exercise program. Please use…
GiGi’s Drama Troupe – Adults @ 1 pm CST
GiGi’s Drama Troupe – Adults @ 1 pm CST
Join us and Ms. Victoria from People Like Us for a 10 week drama course designed specifically for GiGi's Playhouse! We will be Putting On A Production and learning all about theatre and drama! It will culminate in a live show of Little Red Riding Hood. There is limited enrollment for this pilot launch of…
GiGi’s Drama Troupe – Teens @ 4:30 pm CST
GiGi’s Drama Troupe – Teens @ 4:30 pm CST
Join us and Ms. Victoria from People Like Us for a 10 week drama course designed specifically for GiGi's Playhouse! We will be Putting On A Production and learning all about theatre and drama! It will culminate in a live show of Little Red Riding Hood. There is limited enrollment for this pilot launch of…
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GiGi’s Kitchen: Cooking @ 11 am CST
GiGi’s Kitchen: Cooking @ 11 am CST
This program is recommended for ages all ages. Shari and Heather from GiGi’s Playhouse Hoffman Estates are excited to see you all! GiGi’s Kitchen is designed to emphasize the importance of health and wellness through nutrition education, kitchen safety, food preparation, social activities and a shared meal/snack. Under the guidance of program leaders, participants…
Teen Tastic @ 4 pm CST Bi-Weekly
Teen Tastic @ 4 pm CST Bi-Weekly
Recommended for ages 13-17 years olds. Teen Tastic is brought to us by GiGi’s Playhouse Rochester! Our leaders Josh, Haley and Jess are excited to see you all! Teen Tastic – Focuses on building social skills with friends without Down syndrome by participating in team-based activities in a casual and fun setting. Skill development includes understanding compromise, turn-taking and problem-solving abilities. RSVP below to…
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