March 2022 Programs

The March 2022 program schedule and registration is available on online at gigisplayhouse.org/hillsborough/calendar. Friends, Fun, & Fitness, Saturday, March 5, 10- 11AM (ages 10+) Join Miss Virginia for Zumba! Art Explosion, Saturday, March 5, 11AM- 12PM (ages 10+) Creative, play-based, arts and crafts activities, will be offered with the goal of helping them to learn…

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February 2022 Programs

The February 2022 program schedule and registration is available on online at gigisplayhouse.org/hillsborough/calendar. Karate Kickers, Wednesday, February 2, 6- 6:45 PM (ages 10+) Karate Kickers is now a weekly hybrid program- attend in person at the Playhouse or online through GiGi’s at Home! The benefits of karate for people with Down syndrome are endless.  Karate…

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January 2022 Programs

The January 2022 program schedule and registration is available on online at gigisplayhouse.org/hillsborough/calendar. Friends, Fun, & Fitness, Saturday, January 8, 10- 11AM (ages 10+) Join Miss Virginia for Zumba! Art Explosion, Saturday, January 8, 11AM- 12PM (ages 10+) Creative, play-based, arts and crafts activities, will be offered with the goal of helping them to learn…

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It Happened in 2021…

2021 was one for the books. GiGi’s Playhouse Hillsborough began the year socially distanced, meeting virtually, and eagerly waiting to once again meet in person. Our participants and volunteers made a lot of great memories this year, but here are a few that stand out! The 7th Annual Gala went Virtual! Unable to gather in…

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December 2021 Program Schedule

  The December 2021 program schedule and registration is available on online at gigisplayhouse.org/hillsborough/calendar. Scheduling information to note: GiGi’s Playhouse Hillsborough will be closed December 24 and 25, 2021 for Christmas; we will be open for the program only on December 31, 2021. The Playhouse new hours of operation are as follows: Sunday, Closed Monday,…

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November 2021 Programs

The November 2021 program schedule and registration is available on online at gigisplayhouse.org/hillsborough/calendar. Playhouse Special Hours Open for Programs & Tutoring Only November 3- 6, 2021 While Playhouse Staff attends the GiGi’s Playhouse National Leadership Conference in Chicago, GiGi’s Playhouse Hillsborough will open for programs and tutoring only. Playhouse Closed November 25- 27, 20201 GiGi’s…

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October 2021 Programs at GiGi’s Playhouse Hillsborough

The October 2021 program schedule and registration is available on online at gigisplayhouse.org/hillsborough/calendar. Art Explosion (Virtual), Friday, October 1, 6- 7PM (ages 10+) Art Explosion provides a hands-on experience with multiple art media and provides an outlet for individuals with Down syndrome to express themselves, build confidence and socialize with peers. Friends, Fun, & Fitness,…

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Gratitude Committee: A Lesson in Giving Thanks

In July and August of 2021 GiGi’s Playhouse Hillsborough was lucky to have two student interns from Columbia University. Emily and Samantha are both working towards their master’s degree in occupational therapy, and they were determined to work with as many age groups as possible. One task suggested was to help implement a Gratitude Committee,…

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September 2021 Programs at GiGi’s Playhouse Hillsborough

The September 2021 program schedule is available on online, but you can read all the details below. Playhouse Closed, Saturday, September 4 GiGi’s Playhouse Hillsborough will closed in observation of Labor Day Karate Kickers, Wednesday, September 8, 6- 7PM (ages 10+) The benefits of karate for people with Down syndrome are endless.  Karate focuses on…

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Congratulations to the 2020- 21 STATE Humanitarian of the Year!

The Millstone Valley Columbiette’s from St. Joseph RC Church in Hillsborough recently nominated GiGi’s Playhouse Hillsborough program participant Jason Tyukody for the 2020-2021 State Humanitarian Award. And guess what? HE WON!   In her letter nominating him, then-President Lisa Rossi wrote..  Jason is a 44 year old with Down Syndrome.  For more than 20 years, he has served as an altar server for St. Joseph’s Church in…

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